This solution is a win-win situation.
The border defense troops, upon hearing that it's New Year's supplies, immediately felt joyful; they have experienced the generosity of Chicheng County lately.
Especially as these are New Year's supplies, it can be imagined there will be plenty of beef and mutton, and everyone will likely have a rich celebration.
For the border defense troops, getting promoted and wealthy are too distant matters and hardly concern them, so they might as well not think about it.
Being able to eat and drink well and having a couple of warm outfits is what truly matters.
Therefore, any previous annoyance over the Imperial Guards taking credit was entirely dissipated.
The colonel of the border defense troops wasn't someone who lacked adaptability; he readily agreed and graciously suggested that the Imperial Guards lead the way while they provide escort from behind.
