After this bloody battle, only a little over seven thousand out of thirty thousand remain. In another army, the remaining soldiers would have likely fled long ago. At this moment, when morale is at its lowest, any leader would choose to rally the troops, perhaps through an inspiring speech or by harshly dealing with deserters. Yet, Ye Shikai has allowed the soldiers to decide for themselves whether to stay or leave. To anyone else, this would seem "absurd," but Ye Shikai does not think so. As the commander-in-chief, he cannot let all the soldiers disperse; otherwise, who will fight? But now that the battle has ended, although his action violates military law, he firmly believes that these soldiers have the right to choose their own destiny.
"This..."
"So many people die in battle. I still have parents to support at home..."
"Yes, we're lucky to be alive. If there's a next time, we might not be so lucky."
