Five kinds of medicine in another world

Chapter 135: The Imperial Decree Arrives to Suppress the Demon

Three days later, the sun was still shining brightly in Zhenyao County.

Under the leadership of Yuwen Nuo and Gongsun Wen, the rescue work in Zhenyao County finally came to a successful conclusion.

However, the pain caused by this disaster is difficult to heal.

Except for more than 4,000 seriously injured soldiers who unfortunately died due to their injuries, the rest of the people survived, but their eyes were filled with endless numbness, as if they had lost all yearning for life.

Among these survivors, each one was deeply hurt.

Among the dead were their beloved parents, their wives and children who had supported each other through thick and thin. At this moment, their hearts were filled with hatred and no other emotions.

Gongsun Wen silently watched everything in front of him, his eyes filled with unspeakable pain and sorrow.

As the governor of Zhenyao County and the chief official of the county, he shoulders the heavy responsibility of protecting the people.

But now, watching helplessly as more than two million innocent civilians were reduced to only a few hundred thousand, while the rest were killed by monsters, how could he not feel heartbroken?

Gongsun Wen's eyes gradually turned red, tears welled up in his eyes. He felt deeply guilty and felt that he was ashamed of these suffering people.

He kept thinking whether he was too incompetent and unworthy of the role of a parent official...

"Don't think about it. You've done your best."

Yuwen Nuo naturally also saw the looks of the people. This scene made him angry, and he wanted to criticize the incompetent governor of Zhenyao County.

But when he saw Gongsun Wen's expression and thought about the scene at that time, Yuwen Nuo's heart softened and he gently comforted Gongsun Wen.

"Alas, the monsters broke into the city. It was all my fault. I dare not refuse."

Gongsun Wen's sad voice made Yuwen Nuo's heart tremble.

Yuwen Nuo said softly:

"The imperial edict will arrive soon. Have you thought about what to do next? I don't think they will be too harsh on you."

"Of course not."

Gongsun Wen suddenly laughed, but his laughter was a little cold.

"My father is a royal priest, an eighth-rank saint, and I am his only child. The royal dynasty will naturally not criticize me, and the imperial decree will even reward me."

Gongsun Wen was still laughing, but his laughter became more desolate. He continued:

"But, how can I face these two million innocent souls, and how can I accept the imperial award?"

"Hahaha, why am I still alive?"

Gongsun Wen's sad laughter attracted Du Sha, Xiao Yao, Luo Yong and others.

Everyone fell silent as they looked at Gongsun Wen, who was lost in self-blame.

No one would remain indifferent when watching more than two million of their own people die.

Humans are, after all, emotional animals.

"Amitabha, I am in deep sorrow."

Luo Yong whispered a Buddhist name and fell silent again.

"My condolences, County Magistrate Gongsun."

Du Sha and others all expressed their condolences to Gongsun.

"General, the imperial edict has arrived."

A young general ran towards Yuwen Nuo and spoke softly.

"Let's go, everyone follow me to receive the imperial edict."

Yuwen Nuo sighed lightly and led everyone towards the direction where the imperial team was coming from.

The team coming from the dynasty was a cavalry team. They rode the dynasty's unique golden horses and were extremely fast.

There were about dozens of cavalrymen in the group. When they saw Yuwen Nuo and his group coming out to meet them, the leading cavalryman dismounted and said to Yuwen Nuo and his group:

"But Lord Yuwen?"

"It's me, you?"

Yuwen Nuo asked subconsciously.

"I am Li Qi, the captain of the Dragon Guard, and I have been ordered to come here to read the imperial edict."

The leading cavalryman replied with a smile, then took out the imperial edict with a serious face and said to everyone:

"The imperial edict has arrived, everyone accept it."

Yuwen Nuo and others looked solemn, bowed slightly to the imperial edict, and waited quietly for its contents to be read out.

"In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The matter of suppressing the demon county is the result of the demon race's wolfish ambitions, something they have been planning for a long time. No one is responsible, and everyone is innocent."

"Gongsun Wen, the governor of Zhenyao County, was fearless in the face of danger and vowed to defend the city to the death. He is specially granted the title of Zhenyao Marquis and is allowed to continue to govern Zhenyao County, resist the monsters, and develop the county. He is also awarded 100 high-level spirit stones, a seventh-grade demon-slaying sword, a set of sixth-grade spirit armor, ten fifth-grade demon-slaying spirit talismans, and ten fifth-grade spirit pills."

When everyone heard the imperial edict, they all shuddered. As expected, Gongsun Wen was right. The imperial edict against him was definitely not an accountability, but most likely a reward.

Gongsun Wen originally wanted to refuse, but when he heard that he was still allowed to stay in Zhenyao County, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He instantly swallowed his words of rebuttal and waited quietly until the imperial edict was read.

"The Zhao family provided timely support. The Zhao family's head, Saint Zhao Tianran, personally went to the battlefield and played a huge role, allowing the reinforcements to enter the battlefield early. His contribution is indispensable. I hereby reward the Zhao family with the title of the No. 1 Family in Bodhi County, 100 high-level crystal stones, a seventh-level demon-slaying sword, a plaque of nine dragons, one phoenix, and one unicorn, and ten fifth-level elixirs."

Everyone looked at Zhao Tianran with envy on their face. After all, all the rewards from the Zhao family were given out for Zhao Tianran's sake, and anyone could see that.

But Zhao Tianran did not laugh. After all, this was a consolation. In this dynasty where no ninth-level gods were born, the emperor still had to rely on him, an eighth-level god, to work for him.

Of course, Zhao Tianran would not refuse.

He would not work for the dynasty, but he could not help but die for the human race. After all, he was also a human.

Li Qi, the captain of the Dragon Guard, continued:

"The governor of Bodhi County responded quickly and provided timely support, preventing Zhenyao County from falling completely. He set an example for a governor of a county. The dynasty commends him and awards him with fifty high-level crystal stones."

"Bodhi Temple, for providing timely support and caring about the dynasty, the dynasty will commend you and reward you with ten high-level crystals."

"Hengdao Escort Agency provided timely support and cared about the dynasty. The dynasty will commend it once."

"The commander of the Zhenwang Army, Yuwen Nuo, and his 30,000 Zhenwang Army responded promptly and provided quick support, bringing the combat effectiveness of the standing army of a royal city to its fullest, and completely annihilated the monsters in Zhenyao County. The imperial dynasty specially awarded the Zhenwang Army the title of first-class royal army."

"Reward all the soldiers of the Zhenwang Army with a one-level salary increase, double their annual salary, third-class war medals, 500 high-level crystals for military expenses, and 30,000 demon-slaying swords."

"Gu Shijiu and Hao San from Hengdao Escort Agency, Zhao Hongling from the Zhao Family, and Luo Yong from Bodhi Temple were caught in a conspiracy in the secret realm, which led to the success of the demon clan's plan and the fall of Zhenyao County. They should have taken some responsibility, but considering their subsequent heroic efforts in killing the enemy and fighting bloody battles with the demon clan for several days, their merits and demerits are offset and they will not be commended."

"Appreciate this."

Following Li Qi's long sound, everyone bowed to the imperial edict again and then fell into silence.