Ties That Bind

General Mao's face hardened, and he exchanged a glance with Zi Yin before addressing the soldiers sternly, "Spread the word that I want to know everything about these elite soldiers. Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, must come forward immediately."

General Mao and Zi Yin strode back to the palace, both of them unsure of how to digest the news. How many people were trying to sabotage Zhan Sheng? When Zi Yin brought it up, Zhan Sheng didn't seem concerned when he found out it was probably someone within his ranks he seemed to relish it.

"General Mao, if these elite soldiers truly exist and are receiving preferential treatment, it could breed division and resentment among our forces. We must get to the bottom of this."

General Mao nodded in agreement. "Indeed, but let's wait and see for now, General Chen Shu has been with us for a long time, we would need evidence before making any accusations."