Perhaps out of deep concern and worry for Hua Tianxiong's safety, Hua Zhengchun had dispatched Chen Jing, a formidable and little-known eunuch master, to Iron Stone City. This served to guarantee Hua Tianxiong's safety while simultaneously acting as a supervisory officer. Following the traditional customs of the Great Qin Empire, a eunuch would represent the emperor as a nominal military supervisor, without interfering with the battlefield decisions of the commanding general. It was precisely because of this tradition that Hua Tianxiong had conceived this strategy.
"Ma Yan, do you know your crime?" Chen Jing asked in a grave tone, his voice retaining that characteristic, high-pitched, rasping quality.
Ma Yan opened his mouth, but found himself unable to speak. He nodded, then shook his head frantically, his face clearly showing he had been terrified out of his wits.
Chapter 81