A group of military commanders made their way together toward the commander-in-chief's tent.
Seeing all the commanders gathered outside, the guards didn't dare stop them and immediately went inside to announce their arrival.
Inside the command tent, Du Tianfeng sat upright behind his desk, reviewing military reports.
Upon hearing that the commanders had come together to request an audience, he had already guessed seven or eight parts of the reason. His expression remained calm and unruffled.
"Let them in."
A moment later, the commanders filed into the tent and bowed in unison.
"Greetings, my lord..."
Du Tianfeng nodded slightly. "Sit."
Once everyone was seated, they began speaking in turns, every sentence an accusation.
"My lord, Li Xuancang has achieved success at a young age. Relying on his merits, he has grown arrogant and willfully disrupted the regulations of our camp."
"There are established court provisions for pensions and compensation for wounded and disabled soldiers. Such has always been the military code, from ancient times to the present. Yet he insists on doing good on his own authority, overstepping his rank to seek official posts, and securing lifelong employment for the crippled soldiers under his command."
"His actions may look righteous and benevolent, but in truth, he is deliberately fishing for fame and buying the loyalty of the troops."
"Now the entire army knows only of Li Xuancang's kindness, not the strictness of military discipline. Everyone compares themselves to others and grows lax. Our authority has been utterly undermined, and it will be difficult to command the army in the future!"
"We ask that you personally punish Li Xuancang severely, to set military discipline right and put the commanders' minds at ease."
A Thousand-Man Commander took the lead in launching the attack. Every word sounded justified as he demanded harsh punishment