At a command from Huang Degong, the soldiers outside the door rushed into the room and took Gao Di into custody. What awaited him was judgment by the Imperial Court and Emperor Chongzhen.
The small room soon regained its silence. Huang Degong stood up and addressed everyone present: "Gentlemen, it was the presence of traitors within our ranks that led to the defeat of our Great Pacification Army at Sarhu. Now that the internal enemies have been purged, our rear is secure! The next step is to march on Hetu Ala once more, slaughter the Jiannu, and recover Liaodong!"
All the commanders stood up in unison, cupping their hands in a salute: "We await your orders, Governor-General!"
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