On the battlefield, all conspiracies are rational; the death of Duke Xiang of Song—the most benevolent of men—marked the end of battlefield morality, leaving behind only the ruthless pragmatism of Sun Bin and Sun Wu.
The only reason the Great Snow Dragon Riders forbade Hong Song’s subordinates from interfering was to impose a moral framework upon them while seizing the opportunity to eliminate Hong Song. That was all. Although Hong Song’s troops knew the Great Snow Dragon Riders harbored malicious intent, they lacked a leader without Hong Song, and furthermore... they were no match for the Great Snow Dragon Riders. Thus, they could only suppress their rage, remaining silent and simmering in quiet resentment.
"Ow!!!"
Chapter 700