Chapter 527: Military Law

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Chiliarch Yang spat out hatefully, You dont have to reason with me here! The battle hasnt even started, and the commander has already died. Our morale has also decreased by more than half. Lets see how you can continue this battle!

Qin Silong regarded Chiliarch Yang with a playful expression, countering, Do you truly believe this battle cant proceed without Deputy General Lin? Are you attempting to spread the notion that the war is now unwinnable? Is it your goal to sow fear and shatter our morale right on the battlefield?

With each accusation, Chiliarch Yangs tone softened, I dont mean that. Im just reminding you. How are you going to answer to the higher-ups when Deputy General Lin is dead?

Chiliarch Yang subtly hinted that Qin Silong needed a scapegoat, and he had conveniently found one himself.

Understanding the insinuation, Qin Silong exposed Chiliarch Yangs intentions, Are you suggesting that, with Deputy General Lins demise, we need a scapegoat to deflect blame and s.h.i.+eld ourselves from repercussions?

Chiliarch Yang was taken aback, not antic.i.p.ating Qin Silongs direct revelation, and the surrounding soldiers shared in the shock.

Qin Silong continued with a hint of excitement, You imply that Deputy General Lins status demands a scapegoat when he falls in battle. However, ordinary soldiers with lower statuses are expendable. Is that the premise? Reluctant to acknowledge his intentions, Chiliarch Yang remained silent.

Qin Silong pressed on, growing more impa.s.sioned, War is ruthless, and the blade discriminates against no one. Each one of us might sacrifice our lives for our country. Deputy General Lin perished in the conflict, and the true culprits are the insurgents within, not an innocent scapegoat among our ranks!

As a chiliarch, instead of inspiring the soldiers to turn their grief into strength, you launched an a.s.sault on the entrance and spread negative, depressing comments. What kind of leaders.h.i.+p is this?

Confronted by Qin Silongs intense gaze, Chiliarch Yang started to feel a growing sense of fear.

Im not spreading inappropriate rumors

Qin Silong shouted, You cant deny it! You clearly said it just now. Lets see how you can continue this battle!

Youre attempting to incite everyone to desert!

I didnt

Chiliarch Yang sensed something amiss in Qin Silongs gaze. He glanced around and realized that Qin Silongs personal guards had encircled him from all directions.

A sudden realization struck him. What did Qin Silong intend to do?

Regrettably, Chiliarch Yangs understanding came too late.

Indeed, Qin Silong had long harbored the desire to eliminate him.

Killing Chiliarch Yang served multiple purposes:

Firstly, it would serve as a warning to the others, ensuring compliance from

the remaining three chiliarchs.

Secondly, it would rea.s.sure the soldiers that, on the battlefield, the life of a deputy general was no more valuable than that of an ordinary soldier. There would be no preferential treatment.

Chiliarch Yang, who had dared to propose finding a scapegoat for Deputy General Lins death, had to be dealt with!

Thirdly, as the main general, Qin Silong acknowledged the value of every soldiers life. In the face of overwhelming resistance, he would consider alternative strategies.

Fourthly, Chiliarch Yang must pay for his role in aiding Deputy General Lins treacherous plans.

Finally realizing the lethal intent in Qin Silongs eyes, Chiliarch Yang sought to escape, but it was too late.

Qin Silong decisively commanded, Seize Chiliarch Yang, who harbors ulterior motives, and administer military law punishment!

Chiliarch Yang, unable to escape or resist, was forcibly subdued to the ground by two men.

Chiliarch Yang remained defiant. Qin Silong, what do you intend to do with

In the military, there were two distinct forms of punishment: receiving thirty lashes or facing a death sentence.

Desperately, he clung to the possibility of the former.

In a flicker of hope, Chiliarch Yang thought, Where theres life, theres hope!

Yet, Qin Silong offered him no reprieve, stating coldly, Theres only one way to address military law on the battlefield!