The duel between the martial generals had reached its conclusion.
As An Jing removed Protector-General Song’s head, a number of the Dachen military officers—those who had spent all their time fawning over him—shifted, as if intending to make a move. However, Xing Mofeng raised a hand, suppressing this untimely stir.
He was, after all, the commanding general. With Protector-General Song dead, he held enough authority to keep the army in check. Especially after he issued a low, stern reprimand, all the officers abruptly came to their senses: this was a struggle between the "Imperial Inspector from Shenjing" and the "King of the Northern Frontier."
Chapter 454