"My men have already raised their arms before I got here, what difference would my choice make?"
"They didn't raise their arms under your command nor was it in your presence. So we can scratch that."
Ruoxing was thinking hard on his statement. It doesn't look like the King intends to be that strict, otherwise why would he offer such a deal.
Maybe this will would be a chance for his naive men who had believed in the same lies that like he did, to not die such a senseless death after being misguided.
He already where he stood and what his choice is. But first, he needs to try and convince his sub leaders before he gives his answer.
Meanwhile, the fight is still ongoing. And his sub leaders are feeling quite disoriented and surprised that he would be entertaining these people instead of joining their members who seem to be overpowered by the royal forces.