In the end, of the tens of thousands present, not a single one stood in the middle.
They didn't recognize the corrupt minister or the Demonic Queen; they had all joined the army just to get enough to eat. Who would be willing to sacrifice their lives for those criminals?
Chen Mo sensed that there were over 8,000 on the left and only just over 2,000 on the right.
This recruitment meant his forces had gained an extra 8,000 soldiers; quite a good result.
"Very good. The over 2,000 of you on the right can leave. But I hope you will leave in neutrality, not continuing to participate in our battle. We of the Rebel Army just want to help His Majesty the Emperor uproot the corrupt minister and the Demonic Queen, to cleanse the imperial court. We have no inherent conflict with you; please understand this."
Upon hearing Chen Mo's words, the soldiers on the right nodded. One of them took the lead to depart, and the remaining soldiers quickly followed.
