Xie Jinjia's words instantly made the Iron Garments present look grim.
Pei Zhiyan said, however, "Have you forgotten what I said, Vice Minister Xie? The Rong Tribe is already preparing for war. Whether they fight or not, a mere Chen Quan won't affect their decision."
Xie Jinjia drew a deep breath, then immediately turned to Yang Ling.
"Director Yang, I'll return to the Ministry of War first."
"Please, Vice Minister Xie."
Xie Jinjia hurried away.
"Who exactly is this man? Why did he say the Rong Tribe is preparing for war?"
"The Iron Garment Division doesn't seem to have received any such intelligence."
"If the Rong Tribe really is preparing for war, surely some word would have leaked out?"
Ji Kongliu and the other Directors were somewhat doubtful.
"Director Yang, did you just say Huang Zhaolong betrayed us?"
Pei Zhiyan suddenly asked.
At the mention of that name, the Directors' expressions grew even more complicated, anger flickering in their eyes.
If Director Yang hadn't managed to contain this case, there was no telling how badly the Iron Garment Division's reputation would have suffered today!
"Yes. He's locked up in my courtyard. If you're on friendly terms with him, you can go see him."
Yang Ling said.
After a pause, he added, "Oh, I forgot to introduce him. Directors, this is Pei Zhiyan, the Sky Wolf Guard Chief."
Clang!
Except for Yang Ling and Li Zhong, every Director drew his Official Saber and pointed it straight at Pei Zhiyan, their eyes filled with shock.
Had anyone else said this, they would probably have scoffed and called him an idiot for good measure.
But after witnessing what had happened a few days earlier, they already had absolute faith in Yang Ling's words!
"He's also the Director of our Iron Garment Division's First