Xiao Ting gazed at the body of Yu Canghai in silence for a long time, "He was the highest commander on White Rat Star."
"Now he is no longer."
Gao Xuan said leisurely, "According to wartime precedent, with Yu Canghai dead, you automatically take over as the highest commander."
Xiao Ting smiled bitterly; Gao Xuan made it sound so easy.
The military values hierarchy above all, and subordinates overtaking superiors is taboo. Killing the highest commander on your own initiative fundamentally disrupts military regulations.
Even though the Xiao Family holds significant power in the military, doing such a thing still can't win over the crowd.
Moreover, the Yu Family is not made of clay. Once the news spreads, the Xiao Family will find themselves in a precarious position. It might even spark dissent within the Xiao Family itself.
"There are still chiefs of staff ahead of me..."
