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”General Qin Tian, what do you mean by this? Haha, you’re really good at adjusting positions for our group of over twenty people!”

”I am a Second Grade General, and you want me to take on the role of a Second Grade Clerk? Hahaha, do you even have that authority!”

”I haven’t offended you, so please don’t use your public position for personal revenge. If there is something, please just say it outright. I am not satisfied with your arrangement!”

”Exactly!”

”General Qin Tian, could you please tell us the reason behind your arrangement?”

”Yes, if you can’t clearly explain the reason, then I must refuse to comply!”

”Indeed, I must refuse to comply. With this arrangement, you’ve taken me from commanding ten thousand troops to commanding no one at all. As a Military General, to be honest, General Qin Tian, this is an insult to me!”

The assembly erupted into chaos.

These twenty-five people were definitely aligned with Zhou Yang’s Crown Prince, the Ninth Prince, and other factions in the court.

At this point, because the conflict had not fully surfaced, it was clear that these people were still speaking with a bit of restraint.

But Qin Tian knew very well that they were like hungry wolves. The moment he showed any sign of weakness, they would definitely pounce and tear him apart!

No leniency can be afforded.

Qin Tian silently reminded himself.

”Everyone, this is a normal adjustment of duties. Although everyone here is a Military General, I have prepared for a long-term confrontation with the rebellious King of War in the West State. So, although your duties have been adjusted, they remain important. You can also see that none of your ranks have been reduced. Therefore, there is nothing targeted against you.”

Qin Tian spoke ”eloquently,” but even he found his lie amusing.

Wang Lin, one of the Crown Prince’s generals, directly stood up to question Qin Tian: ”General Qin Tian, General Jiang Fei and I are both Second Grade officials. If you want to reassign us, you must have an Imperial Decree from the Ice Emperor or an order from the Ministry of War, right?”

”Yes, without these, your reassignment of us is invalid.” Jiang Fei stood up and said, who was also aligned with the Crown Prince.

After these two stood up, others followed suit, some even with anger in their tone, accusing Qin Tian of willfulness and violation of military rules.

Qin Tian naturally knew that reassigning Second Grade generals required an order from the Ministry of War or an Imperial Decree from the Ice Emperor.

He had anticipated that these people would use this point against him.

”Everyone, as they say, ’The general in the field is not bound by the king’s command.’ In West State, the Ice Emperor has already entrusted everything to me, Qin Tian. Therefore, as my generals, I naturally have the authority to adjust your positions.”

Qin Tian directly explained, ”As for your concerns about my actions violating military regulations, you can certainly submit a memorial to the Ice Emperor. However, until the Ice Emperor responds, you must fulfill your duties according to the new positions I’ve assigned.”

”Impossible!”

Wang Lin immediately stood up from his seat, ”General Qin Tian, I command thirty thousand men. With your reassignment, I am not satisfied! Neither are my thirty thousand men!”

”My people are also not satisfied!”

Jiang Fei angrily declared, ”We will submit a memorial to the Emperor, but until the Emperor issues an Imperial Decree in response, you cannot reassign our positions. Our current positions should remain as they are!”

”Exactly, General Qin Tian, you’ve got it backwards.”

”I find this reasonable!”

One after another, they started to band together in rebellion.

”Hmph, when an order is issued by this general, it must be carried out. Who dares to disobey it?”

Qin Tian let out a cold laugh, his voice suddenly increased in volume as he scanned Wang Lin and the others with his gaze.

Aside from Wang Lin, Zhang Yilong, Su Cheng, and other generals aligned with the Ninth Prince began to resist Qin Tian, even collaborating with Wang Lin and others for an unprecedented alliance.

”General Qin Tian, if you issue such a heartless order, I’m sorry, but I really cannot comply.” Zhang Yilong said slowly, his tone laced with cold sarcasm.

Su Cheng agreed: ”Yes, before the Emperor’s Imperial Decree arrives, sorry, but your order is one I must refuse to comply with.”

”Refuse to comply!”

”Refuse to comply!”

All twenty-five generals were like a choir, shouting the slogan ”Refuse to comply” in unison.

”Insolence!”

At this moment, Zhou Yang, standing next to Qin Tian, stepped forward with a stern shout, his gaze filled with a murderous aura: ”In West State, General Qin Tian is in charge. Do you intend to defy his orders? Do you know what the consequences are!?”

”Hmph, Zhou Yang, are you using authority to threaten me?”

Wang Lin sneered coldly, ”Defying an order? Qin Tian’s ridiculous order, without the Emperor’s approval, is invalid, so how could it be defied?”

”Exactly! Zhou Yang, understand your position. Do you want to make enemies of us? You should know exactly who stands behind us!”

Zhang Yilong spoke again with mockery, the last sentence said loud enough for Qin Tian to hear.

Qin Tian’s eyes were cold as he simply said, ”Today’s orders, you must obey, whether you like it or not!”

”Haha, are you joking with me?”

Wang Lin laughed, ”Do you really think just because your rank is one level higher than mine, you can do whatever you want? If you target us like this, Qin Tian, do you know how the Crown Prince will ’thank’ you when you return to the Imperial City?”

Wang Lin at this point openly used the Crown Prince to threaten Qin Tian.

Su Cheng was not far behind: ”I imagine the Ninth Prince will also want a word with you then. General Qin Tian, I really don’t know what you’re thinking, going out of your way to offend the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince?”

”Hahaha...”

In the assembly, people openly mocked and laughed.

The other generals were completely silent, clearly aware that the struggle between Qin Tian and these people would directly affect Qin Tian’s future military authority.

”I’ve issued the order, you will obey, whether you like it or not! I don’t wish to repeat it a third time!”

Qin Tian similarly raised his voice, making those laughing generals momentarily freeze in surprise.

Seeing this, Wang Lin exchanged a glance with Zhang Yilong, both nodding in understanding, then directly got up and left the venue.

Wang Lin said, ”Since you want to put on a show, you play on your own. I have other matters and won’t accompany you. Goodbye!”

Zhang Yilong also left without looking back, taking his men with him: ”Let’s go, who do you think you are, giving orders, ha... even if an Imperial Decree from the Emperor arrives, we’d still weigh our options... you really think you’re someone important...”

Over twenty people, led by Wang Lin and Zhang Yilong, got up and left the venue.

They completely ignored Qin Tian and left even before the meeting had concluded.

These people clearly showed that they did not take Qin Tian seriously at all.

Seeing this, Qin Tian’s face suddenly darkened:

”Guards, seize them all for me!”