Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 961 921: How Is This Possible?

A slight opening of the window revealed Leng Yu and others kneeling, awaiting the official decree.

The young eunuch delivering the imperial edict was not Xiao Chen; upon receiving his orders, he had delegated the task to another.

He himself had returned.

Though the current eunuch was unrecognized and unseen before, a clear trace of reverence was evident on his face, and that was sufficient.

This confirmed his significant influence in their minds, especially considering the arduous journey of over a hundred miles, leading a contingent, all while maintaining such a deferential air.

Shifting his gaze to Leng Yu, he observed her utter astonishment.

More precisely, her face was etched with bewilderment, as she had no inkling of the decree's content.

Why was the eunuch's display so peculiar, not aligning with her expectations?

With a restless heart, Leng Yu looked at the young eunuch, her confusion palpable, eagerly anticipating the reading of the imperial decree.

At that very moment, the young eunuch's voice finally resonated with all present:

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Leng Yu, daughter of General Leng, in the face of the Yan Country's ruffian invasion, against an enemy vastly superior in number, stood fearless amidst peril, leading her loyal subordinates in sworn resistance. Ultimately, the border of Dayou Country was successfully defended. This is an exceptional achievement!

A heroine, unwavering and unyielding, exemplifying that Leng Yu is a gifted military strategist who has rendered significant service to Dayou Country.

All of Leng Yu's actions have been clearly observed and are deeply appreciated.

Therefore, General Leng is hereby conferred the esteemed title of National Guardian General of Dayou Country.

Leng Yu is granted the rank of Senior General of Dayou Country, and is commanded to proceed to the capital without delay to assume the prestigious position of Grand General. Subsequent arrangements shall be made upon General Leng's return to the capital."

As the young eunuch concluded his pronouncement, a wave of stunned silence swept over everyone, including Leng Yu herself, who was left speechless.

She had never fathomed that far from facing repercussions, both her father and she would instead receive great honors.

Particularly for her father, the bestowal of the title National Guardian General was an honor beyond the ordinary.

To even mention that her father was merely a Border Army Garrison General, such a high honor was rarely attained even by the current Grand General.

Achieving such a title invariably required immense contributions to Dayou Country.

Frankly, even a prince would find it difficult to attain such a distinction, let alone her father.

Thus, she was keenly aware that her father was unequivocally unqualified for such a title. Yet, here it was, clearly stated in the decree. How could she not be shocked?

Naturally, there were also accolades for her. Initially, she had considered securing a General's position a significant accomplishment, but the outcome?

It was a far cry from her initial expectations. Not only had she become a General, but the Grand General of Dayou Country at that!

It must be understood that the position of Grand General in Dayou Country existed on an entirely different echelon compared to the commander of the Border Army Camp.

If one were to quantify by rank, the Garrison General of the Border Army Camp held, at most, a fourth-rank official position, whereas the Grand General of Dayou Country was decidedly a first-rank official.

These few ranks should not be underestimated; every promotion in rank necessitated substantial military accomplishments.

Based on Leng Yu's understanding, even if her father had perished in service to Dayou Country, sacrificing his life for the Border Army, it might have only resulted in a half-rank increase at best.

This in itself demonstrated the difficulty of upward mobility, and now, she had directly leaped several ranks.

From her previous role as a deputy in the Border Army, holding a mere sixth-rank or so position, to directly ascending to a first-rank, this clearly indicated that the situation was far from ordinary.

This prompted her to knit her brows in deep contemplation, trying to comprehend the reason behind such an outcome.

Leng Yu was undeniably aware of her own limitations. Even if every single General in Dayou Country were to perish, it would not fall to her to occupy the position of Grand General.

After all, she possessed a clear understanding of her own skills and capabilities.

She was one hundred percent certain that she was not suited for such a role.

For one to attain the position of Grand General, only two scenarios were plausible: first, the achievement of extraordinary military successes.

Second, the individual must hail from a lineage of Generals.

Put another way, only the sons of Grand Generals could possibly ascend to such a rank.

Honestly, achieving such a pinnacle transcends mere combat prowess; it necessitates being a trusted confidant of His Majesty.

Indeed, a confidant deemed truly dependable.

After all, entrusting military authority over hundreds of thousands to another is a grave matter.

Should this person prove untrustworthy or incite rebellion with these forces, the repercussions would be dire.

Furthermore, the most critical obstacle is her gender; she is a woman.

Historically, female Generals are an extreme rarity.

Therefore, by all conventional standards, Leng Yu is unqualified.

Yet, upon hearing the pronouncement from the decree, Leng Yu found herself at a loss for words, unsure how to object, staring blankly at the young eunuch before her who was reciting the imperial order.

It wasn't just Leng Yu; everyone in her vicinity was equally dumbfounded.

They were privy to the same information as Leng Yu and found it impossible to believe that their General Leng had been so suddenly elevated to the position of Grand General of Dayou Country.

This was a turn of events they had never dared to contemplate.

The chasm between their current reality and this new designation was simply too vast.

It's akin to someone earning three thousand yuan a month, commuting by e-bike, and then suddenly daring to envision themselves piloting a million-dollar Rolls-Royce.

Perhaps such a leap is beyond anyone's wildest imaginings.

But at this very moment, the young eunuch continued to read the decree's contents:

"Furthermore, in light of the recent incursion by the nefarious ruffians from Yan Country, our Border Army Camp endured substantial casualties. Subsequently, reinforcements will be dispatched to replenish our ranks.

These new recruits shall not form a separate encampment, nor will they be designated for any auxiliary purpose; they will instead inherit the venerable banner and title of the old Border Army."

[To be continued....]