Even Duke An couldn't refuse, so Zheng Chen had even less reason and excuse. Moreover, Jiang Shaohua, with an air of authority brought by quelling rebellions, issued commands righteously.
Zheng Chen could only bow his head and accept the order.
Jiang Shaohua then looked at the ministers: "There are still rebels in the palace. I will lead troops to quell the chaos and rescue the ladies of the harem. Those who can't fight need not follow and cause trouble. Stay here and wait. Those who have the ability to fight, all step forward, pick up a knife, and follow me to kill our way through."
The last three words were spoken with murderous intensity, making hearts shudder.
The civil servants looked at each other in dismay. They were the "useless ones who would only cause trouble if they went to fight" as mentioned by the Commandery Princess. As for the military generals, those not injured, like General Bao, all stood up. Roughly counting, there were seven or eight.
