The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 497

The General who protects the country cannot allow his subordinates to die in vain, no matter what.

He felt that it was just theft, and that it was not a crime deserving of death.

But then, Xu Tian sneered.

"General, you don't know this, but what they stole was an item bestowed by His Majesty. Stealing something personally given by the Emperor—no matter how many heads they have, it won't be enough to pay off!"

The General who protected the nation remained silent.

Xu Tian's words were all reasonable; anyone with common sense would know this.

The General Zhenguo made a ridiculous argument, because Xu Tian was right; if he said that, then these people would all be sentenced to death.

Even if one manages to escape the death penalty, one cannot avoid a period of torture.

Moreover, it is the most cruel form of torture, and very few people can withstand such a severe punishment.

The General looked at his subordinates; he didn't have many capable generals by his side.

These are the people he trusts very much.

People who have been by his side since childhood.

He couldn't give up so easily no matter what.

So he said, "Although these people are all my subordinates, Lord Xu, as you can see, there have been disasters everywhere lately, and my household has also begun to tighten its belt."

“And these people all come from very poor families. The reason they steal must be because their families are struggling to make ends meet.”

Xu Tian did not respond, but listened quietly.

Let's see how he defends himself.

Then, this shameless general said, "Lord Xu, you are magnanimous, please spare them this time! For my sake, isn't there a saying that even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner?"

Yo ho!

Unexpectedly, the high and mighty general suddenly uttered such words.

If you're giving him face, then when has he ever given Xu Tian any face?

He had no intention of downplaying the matter; he needed to use it to severely suppress the General of the State.

The General Zhenguo was still defending his men.

"These people seem to have no other choice, otherwise they wouldn't have resorted to stealing."

Ultimately, what he was trying to say wasn't just to excuse his subordinates.

Since his subordinates were innocent, he was naturally innocent as well.

Xu Tianhui kept pressing this matter, and General Zhenguo was well aware of it.

Xu Tian snorted coldly, showing absolutely no respect for the General of the State.

"No matter the reason, theft is a violation of the law. The law is impartial, and since they have broken the law, they should receive the punishment they deserve."

Xu Tian's words showed absolutely no respect for the General Zhenguo.

The General who protected the country was instantly enraged.

"Xu Tian, ​​do you mean to say that these people absolutely have to die?"

The General who guarded the country was furious and roared at Xu Tian.

Xu Tian's lips curled into a wicked smile.

"Does the General mean that as long as there are connections, even the law can be disregarded?"

Xu Tian approached the General of the Nation with a cold expression.

The General who guarded the country was furious.

"Xu Tian, ​​you..."

Xu Tian looked directly at him without any fear.

Even if he were to attack himself, he wouldn't be afraid at all.

He has evidence against these people in his hands, so why would he be afraid of the General Zhenguo?

Let alone these few people, even the General Zhenguo himself, Xu Tian would not let him off easily.

In order to protect his people, the General of the State directly turned against Xu Tian.

"Xu Tian, ​​don't think that just because you're currently very popular, you can look down on everyone. Offending this general will not do you any good."

The General Who Protects the Nation directly elevated his own status.

Xu Tian just found it funny.

Now he looks at the General Who Protects the Nation as if he were looking at a clown.

They completely disregarded this person.

"Xu Tian, ​​are you going to release them or not?"

The General asked in a threatening tone.

Xu Tian sneered.