This sentence was directed at Deng Guang's soldiers, as well as the other Northern Yong army soldiers guarding the city who were unaware of the true situation.
People tend to follow the crowd, but they are also individuals, capable of their own thoughts.
She spoke each word with such righteous indignation and force, staking everything on the long-standing prestige Pei Jue had built up in the military. The title King of Hell General wasn't for nothing—serving under Pei Jue, who wouldn't fear him?
Though Pei Jue was currently out of reach, his influence remained intact.
At the very least, they could peel back Deng Guang's facade to show everyone that he was just a traitor, and let them decide whether following him was worthwhile.