After a long pause, Zhu Xian was the first to "come to his senses." This was already a relatively dignified way out, so he immediately gave Guo Man another push from behind.
Guo Man also "came to his senses," but he gritted his teeth and wept, sitting there and forcing himself to answer, "With such kindness from you, General of the Vanguard Army, I am willing to die to uphold military law and entrust my clan and this banner of troops to you... but my younger brother, Guo Atie, has always had some courage and strength. Please be sure to give him some employment... without someone serving as an officer out front, the clan behind him will inevitably be bullied."
Liu Cheng, who had sat down again, shook his head. "Who ever heard of killing the elder brother and employing the younger? More importantly, that would not accord with the law either."
Guo Man was momentarily speechless and bewildered. He could only turn to Zhu Xian for help.
Zhu Xian was about to speak.
"If you can say that, it means you understood what I said earlier." Liu Cheng abruptly raised his head, his expression transformed. "Then let me ask you: in my position, even I know how hard life is for the refugees, can sympathize with you, and intend to compensate you. How is it that you, a mere Banner Chief, had to go bullying the refugee military colonies at Shao Lake?"
"I am willing to submit to the law and die." Guo Man's mind plainly had not turned the corner. "Since it would be a lawful punishment, my brother would certainly have nothing to say."
Zhu Xian, however, though there were still many twists his mind had not followed, plainly grasped something and hurried to speak. "What law