Martial Cultivator - Chapter 502: Light Snowfall, Time to Kill

... n the gate. The plaque had names and enlistment dates written on it.

However, it was written in black ink.

Chen Chao said softly, "When His Majesty ascended the throne, he implemented the enlistment law. Every soldier going to the Northern Frontier had to hang a wooden plaque in front of their home, stating their name and enlistment date. If the person is still alive, it is written in red ink. If they died in battle, it is changed to black ink."

Xie Nandu remained silent. ...