Prisoners-I Will Not Release Them!

Gong Lince's expression gradually darkened. What sounded like a stream of grumbling complaints made him personally understand what arrogant soldiers and unruly generals truly meant.

These people actually dared, right in front of him, to show such utter disregard for the Imperial Court supported by the three great sects. To some extent, did that not also mean they held the three great sects in no regard?

"After winning a few battles, you've started looking down on everyone?" Gong Lince coldly threw out a sentence, instantly suppressing the murmurs of discontent within the tent.

The central command tent fell silent. Su Qitong and Zhang Hu looked at each other, then both secretly glanced at Meng Shanming, seated in his wheelchair.

"You two may leave." Meng Shanming suddenly spoke and waved his hand.

Zhang Hu and Su Qitong clasped their hands and withdrew together.

Luo Da'an and Lu Zheng stood to the left and right behind the wheelchair as Meng Shanming's gaze met Gong Lince's in a standoff.

In the end, Gong Lince broke the silence. "Marshal Meng, I understand everyone's feelings. Although the Imperial Court's decision is selfish, it is also beneficial to all of you. As for venting your anger, at Marshal Meng's command, the ears of six hundred thousand prisoners were cut off. Even if they are released, every one of those earless men will be a disgrace to Song Kingdom. That can also be considered letting out some anger. Zhang Hu and the others are your former subordinates, and now they serve under you as well. They will listen to you. I hope Marshal Meng can make them understand."

Meng Shanming's expression remained calm as he said, word by word, "The prisoners—I will not release them!"

Gong Lince's eyes narrowed abruptly. "Marshal Meng, you must consider the bigger