Some warm-hearted taverns or vendors noticed this.
They reckoned that it must be families mourning children who sacrificed their lives for the country, so they stepped forward to offer comfort.
Or offered a freshly steamed bun.
Or carefully assisted them inside for a cup of tea and some hot food.
Some even took out two pieces of silver from their pockets to offer reassurance.
"The Emperor remembers the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country!"
"Don't be sad!"
"Whenever you feel like eating something, come to our place!"
When one family is in trouble, help comes from all sides, and the soldiers' sacrifice for the country is of utmost honor.
The Imperial Court issued a decree to soothe them, providing not only generous silver for a reward and honor plaques but also a decree that all soldier's families would be given priority in future civil or military examinations.
The neighbors in the community also helped each other out.
