The reason why they left the battlefield was naturally because they had no choice. Some were missing arms and legs, some were blind and sick. None of them were handicaps that could easily find a livelihood in their hometown.
People would not think that their injuries were their medals protecting the country. Instead, the people would only be afraid and disgusted of them. Other than working hard to unload goods at the docks, they could not find anything decent to do. However, the money they earned from moving things was only enough to buy some coarse grain for a living. They could not even support themselves, let alone marry and have children to bring glory to their ancestors.
Even if they could take on this imperial mission and earn some money, how could it be enough to spend for the rest of their lives?
However, Xiaoxiao was not worried. "Mother, I didn't say that it would only be one trip."
Xiao Ran looked up. "Then you mean…"