"Based on the questioning, Shen Qian's actions do not meet any of the exceptions. Since Shen Qian has already admitted to dereliction of duty, the charge is established. Does everyone agree?"
As expected, Zhou Changhe announced the result directly, while looking to his left and right.
"agree."
"I second that."
The twelve people on both sides spoke one after another, and surprisingly, not one of them raised any objections.
...Has I been completely abandoned by the human race's higher-ups?
The confusion before sinking was even deeper.
Even if it was the Duke of Tianning and the Duke of Yanshan who were targeting him, were the other princes and dukes blind?
This doesn't make sense!
"In that case, I hereby announce... expulsion from the Shenqian Military Academy, and transfer of his military status to the Northeast Hulao Army. He will be stationed in the restricted area reclamation unit from this day forward and will not be allowed to leave for three years."
Zhou Changhe spoke very quickly, directly pulling out a disciplinary notice from the military and reading it aloud.
He raised an eyebrow.
He was fired on the spot... This surprised Shen Qian.
He originally thought that at most he would be placed on probation or something.
Furthermore, Shen Qian was unaware of the Hulao Army in the far northeast, but he did know what the restricted area reclamation troops did.
That's the most miserable rank among military personnel.
They remain within the restricted area year-round, responsible for developing and guarding the resources needed by the human race, such as energy, minerals, and land.
It was not only dangerous, but also extremely arduous.
That was the only military order that could be easily entered without connections, resulting in an extremely high defection rate and making it one of the sources of scavengers.
Among humans, there is a legal judgment called "exile to a restricted area," and the family of Zhao Xin's uncle, who was the director of the Jingcheng Martial Law Bureau, ended up with this fate.
The exile zone was actually a place where people were exiled to the pioneering troops.
This punishment is severe and also has a strange connotation.
Because Zhou Changhe's punishment decision was clearly prepared in advance.
This confirms Shen Qian's suspicion that he had planned this all along.
The only thing that Shen Qian couldn't understand was that Jiang Zhongjun also had a pioneering force, so why was he sent to the Northeast?
Just as Shen was about to speak without hesitation, someone beat him to it.
"Hehe, Director Zhou, isn't this punishment inappropriate?"
A middle-aged man from the martial arts club spoke up with a smile.
Shen Qian glanced at his nameplate; the middle-aged man was Yi Mingshan, the deputy director of the Legal Department of the Martial Arts Division.
"Does Director Yi have any objections?"
Zhou Changhe said calmly.
"I have no objection to Shen Qian's crimes, but isn't expulsion from school the punishment alone enough?"
Yi Mingshan smiled faintly, "This incident has had a terrible impact on society. Many people say that just because Shen Qian was the national martial arts champion, he can do whatever he wants. This has greatly damaged the image of military personnel, who are known for their strict discipline..."
"In order to set the record straight, I propose that he be discharged from the military immediately before sinking."
He looked up in surprise.
He originally thought that Yi Mingshan was going to plead for him, but he never expected that the other party felt that the punishment was not severe enough and wanted to strip him of his military status as well.
"Our Ministry of Education also agrees with Director Yi's view."
The young woman from the Department of Higher Education Management of the Ministry of Education also spoke up calmly.
"The Armed Police Division seconded the motion." The representative from the Armed Police Division, sitting on the edge, also briefly expressed his opinion.
Shen Qian's brows furrowed even deeper.
What the hell is this?
Why do the Ministry of Education and the Armed Police Force also have this attitude?
"Please don't misunderstand, although this is a joint investigation, it has already been determined that this case was led by our military. I think there is absolutely no problem with this punishment!"
Zhou Changhe's face instantly turned cold.
“Dominating and having one-man rule are two different things, Director Zhou. I think we should reconsider.” Yi Mingshan’s tone also turned cold.
"There's no room for deliberation, my mind is made up!" Zhou Changhe said firmly.
"Director Zhou, I represent the Martial Arts Department. You'd better consider the consequences of your stubbornness!" Yi Mingshan said angrily.
While the two were arguing, Shen Qian only felt that it was somewhat absurd.
According to the information Yu Shousi gave him, Zhou Changhe was originally supposed to be the most difficult person to talk to.
But at this point, it was Zhou Changhe who was protecting him, while the Ministry of Education and the Martial Arts Department wanted to "kill him."
...Although the consequences of being exiled to the restricted area were not much better.
"Gentlemen, may I have something to say?"
He decided not to wait any longer and took a deep breath before speaking.
But no one paid him any attention. At this moment, Zhou Changhe and Yi Mingshan's argument became more and more intense, and the two of them were already losing control of their tempers.
"Director Zhou, Director Yi, do I not even have the right to speak?"
He raised the volume slightly before sinking in.
"Wait a minute." Zhou Changhe glanced indifferently at Shen Qian, then turned his gaze to Yi Mingshan, who was at loggerheads with him. "Yi Mingshan, I have already reported this matter to the higher-ups in the military. Even if you disagree, it won't matter."
"According to the ranking of the nine departments, my Martial Arts Department is above your Military Department, right? Does that mean my Martial Arts Department's opinion can be ignored?"
Yi Mingshan sneered repeatedly, not giving an inch.
"you……"
"Enough!"
A loud shout suddenly silenced the small auditorium.
The thirteen people on the high seat were briefly taken aback, and then all turned their gazes down.
The young man standing there also raised his head and said in a slow, cold tone, "When did my fate before sinking become something for you all to talk about?"
The small auditorium was instantly so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
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