SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 7 PART 3
SPRING RIVER FLOWERS AND MOON - CHAPTER 7 PART 3
Translations by: Lily of the Valley
Chapter 7 Part 3:
Yang Xuan led the people to approach.
The young military officer saluted Gao Jie with a march, kneeling down on one knee, with a steady breath: "Lieutenant General Li Mu of the Separate Regiment, pays respects to Your Excellency!"
Gao Jie smiled and assessed him, then gave a courtesy response, immediately approached and personally helped him to his feet. He said, "You bravely entered the enemy lines alone and saved my nephew. Your courage is unparalleled, and even the ancient heroes Meng Ben and Xia Yu might not dare to compete with you. I am extremely grateful. I have heard that your ancestors are from the Li family of Xuyi. Although my Gao family may not have had deep ties with your father and ancestors, I have heard of their heroic deeds during those years. I have great respect for them."
In front of the audience, Gao Jie openly expressed his admiration and fondness for the young military officer as a descendant of the Li family.
"Your Excellency's praise is unwarranted. I dare not accept it. I am here to express my gratitude to Your Excellency on behalf of my humble self."
The position of the Separate Regiment Lieutenant General is several ranks lower than that of the highest-ranking military officials. Therefore, the young military officer referred to himself as "humble self" when speaking to Gao Jie.
This seemingly ordinary response had some nuances. It humbly declined Gao Jie's compliments but showed great respect for the deeds of his father and ancestors without burying them.
People with keen ears could discern this.
Gao Jie appreciated it even more and said, "You are a person of Minister Xu's, and your military rank promotion is all thanks to Minister Xu's recognition of your talents. With your abilities, I believe Minister Xu has a keen eye for talent, so I won't press further. Besides this, if you have any requests or rewards you desire, don't hesitate to tell me!"
After saying this, Gao Jie looked to Xu Bi, who was standing beside him, and asked, "Xu Brother, Li Mu has done a great favor to my Gao family. If I reward him a bit, you won't mind me stealing your thunder, will you?"
Xu Bi laughed heartily, "How could I mind? I am also fortunate to have such a talented individual in my subordinates. Today, I am finally able to meet you, thanks to him."
He turned to Li Mu and said, "Your Excellency has spoken, and this is a rare opportunity. If you have any rewards in mind, just ask!"
The surroundings fell silent, and countless envious glances were directed at the young military officer named Li Mu.
"I currently have no requests, and I thank Your Excellency for your kind intentions," Li Mu replied.
People around were surprised.
Yang Xuan, on the side, seemed a bit anxious and secretly signaled him.
Not only Yang Xuan, but Gao Huan on the side was also puzzled, as if he was about to speak but then closed his mouth, his eyes filled with confusion.
Li Mu, however, seemed completely unaware and remained composed.
Gao Jie was momentarily puzzled, then smiled and said, "In terms of rewards for merit, it is customary in the military. Otherwise, how can we motivate our soldiers to brave danger? Considering your service to my Gao family, whatever you request today, you deserve it. I will definitely reward you! If you have any requests, please don't hesitate to speak!"
The surroundings fell silent once again.
Yang Xuan cleared his throat discreetly.
Li Mu paused for a moment, looked up, and met Gao Jie's smiling eyes. He said, "Your Excellency, your command is my duty, and I dare not refuse it. However, today, I truly have no requests. If you don't mind, may I ask for rewards at a later time? In the future, if I have any requests, I will dare to ask Your Excellency for them."
Gao Jie was puzzled again, but then nodded and stroked his beard, saying, "Very well! If you have any requests in the future, don't hesitate to ask!"
Li Mu knelt down once more, respectfully offering his gratitude, "Thank you very much, Your Excellency. I will remember this. When the time comes, I will request your help, and I hope you will grant it."
He said this with a respectful tone.
Gao Jie felt elated and laughed loudly, "Of course! In the future, no matter what the matter is, as long as you speak up, I will certainly agree!"
The young military officer saluted Gao Jie with a march, kneeling down on one knee, with a steady breath: "Lieutenant General Li Mu of the Separate Regiment, pays respects to Your Excellency!"
Gao Jie smiled and assessed him, then gave a courtesy response, immediately approached and personally helped him to his feet. He said, "You bravely entered the enemy lines alone and saved my nephew. Your courage is unparalleled, and even the ancient heroes Meng Ben and Xia Yu might not dare to compete with you. I am extremely grateful. I have heard that your ancestors are from the Li family of Xuyi. Although my Gao family may not have had deep ties with your father and ancestors, I have heard of their heroic deeds during those years. I have great respect for them."
In front of the audience, Gao Jie openly expressed his admiration and fondness for the young military officer as a descendant of the Li family.
"Your Excellency's praise is unwarranted. I dare not accept it. I am here to express my gratitude to Your Excellency on behalf of my humble self."
The position of the Separate Regiment Lieutenant General is several ranks lower than that of the highest-ranking military officials. Therefore, the young military officer referred to himself as "humble self" when speaking to Gao Jie.
This seemingly ordinary response had some nuances. It humbly declined Gao Jie's compliments but showed great respect for the deeds of his father and ancestors without burying them.
People with keen ears could discern this.
Gao Jie appreciated it even more and said, "You are a person of Minister Xu's, and your military rank promotion is all thanks to Minister Xu's recognition of your talents. With your abilities, I believe Minister Xu has a keen eye for talent, so I won't press further. Besides this, if you have any requests or rewards you desire, don't hesitate to tell me!"
After saying this, Gao Jie looked to Xu Bi, who was standing beside him, and asked, "Xu Brother, Li Mu has done a great favor to my Gao family. If I reward him a bit, you won't mind me stealing your thunder, will you?"
Xu Bi laughed heartily, "How could I mind? I am also fortunate to have such a talented individual in my subordinates. Today, I am finally able to meet you, thanks to him."
He turned to Li Mu and said, "Your Excellency has spoken, and this is a rare opportunity. If you have any rewards in mind, just ask!"
The surroundings fell silent, and countless envious glances were directed at the young military officer named Li Mu.
"I currently have no requests, and I thank Your Excellency for your kind intentions," Li Mu replied.
People around were surprised.
Yang Xuan, on the side, seemed a bit anxious and secretly signaled him.
Not only Yang Xuan, but Gao Huan on the side was also puzzled, as if he was about to speak but then closed his mouth, his eyes filled with confusion.
Li Mu, however, seemed completely unaware and remained composed.
Gao Jie was momentarily puzzled, then smiled and said, "In terms of rewards for merit, it is customary in the military. Otherwise, how can we motivate our soldiers to brave danger? Considering your service to my Gao family, whatever you request today, you deserve it. I will definitely reward you! If you have any requests, please don't hesitate to speak!"
The surroundings fell silent once again.
Yang Xuan cleared his throat discreetly.
Li Mu paused for a moment, looked up, and met Gao Jie's smiling eyes. He said, "Your Excellency, your command is my duty, and I dare not refuse it. However, today, I truly have no requests. If you don't mind, may I ask for rewards at a later time? In the future, if I have any requests, I will dare to ask Your Excellency for them."
Gao Jie was puzzled again, but then nodded and stroked his beard, saying, "Very well! If you have any requests in the future, don't hesitate to ask!"
Li Mu knelt down once more, respectfully offering his gratitude, "Thank you very much, Your Excellency. I will remember this. When the time comes, I will request your help, and I hope you will grant it."
He said this with a respectful tone.
Gao Jie felt elated and laughed loudly, "Of course! In the future, no matter what the matter is, as long as you speak up, I will certainly agree!"
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