"Great General, are you still stubbornly refusing to see reason?"
Just then, Lang Zhen suddenly stepped out. His eyes widened as he stared straight at Lin Xiao.
At most, Lang Zhen had only confronted Lin Xiao in private. He had never done so before all the court officials. By stepping out today, he had clearly torn away all pretense.
Lin Xiao turned his head toward Lang Zhen.
"Refusing to see reason? Minister of War, remember your position. Think about the consequences before you speak!" Lin Xiao barked, his eyes flashing.
"Hmph, consequences? I simply cannot stand what you have done. The Great Zheng World is about to be ruined in your hands. Matchless City has been lost, and you cannot shirk responsibility. If you had not stubbornly guarded the imperial army, how could this have happened? You have no ability, yet you cling to military authority and grip the Military Token. You are a sinner of Great Zheng!" Lang Zhen shouted.
"Please hand over the Military Token, Great General!"
Twenty officials suddenly stepped out and shouted.
Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes, a chill flashing through them.
"Are you truly doing this for Great Zheng?" Lin Xiao asked coldly.
"Our hearts are as clear as the bright moon, and we shall remain loyal to Great Zheng forever. Lin Xiao, hand over the Military Token. Great Zheng can still be saved!" Lang Zhen said again.
"Please hand over the Military Token, Great General!"
Nearly thirty officials shouted together.
Were they trying to force Lin Xiao?
The remaining officials throughout the court fell silent, each one filled with uncertainty and alarm. What was this?
"Hahahahaha!" Lin Xiao burst into loud laughter.
"Does the Great General have anything else to say?" Lang Zhen asked confidently, as though victory were already in his grasp.
"Have