Chapter 2397: Each Test
The Northwest Army has become too powerful to be eliminated, especially after its development in recent years. The imperial court wants to take complete control of it, but most of the generals are unwilling to agree and are worried.
General Feng also had to consider everyone's opinions and appease their hearts. If he failed to calm the hearts of the generals, something bad would happen sooner or later.
He and the older generation, including General Xu, valued Xiao Qi very much and trusted Shao Yunduan, but the Northwest Army was not just the Northwest Army of just a few of them. There were countless generals in the Northwest Army, and everyone had to be reassured.
On Lord Shao's side, he naturally has subordinate officials and generals whom he values. How the two sides can integrate and live in harmony in the future is not that simple...
Shao Yunduan was not in a position to answer this question. Once he opened his mouth and said something, it would be difficult for him to maneuver.
Zhang Wenshu spoke first, and he echoed Jia Heming with a friendly attitude and polite words. He praised General Feng, General Xu and the Northwest Army, and expressed his imagination and expectations for the bright future after everyone became one family. He expressed his full sincerity and goodwill, and then changed the subject and asked with a tactful smile what the Northwest Army's plans were after they joined his master.
General Feng also did not speak. It was another general named Lu who spoke. Like Zhang Wenshu, he was full of politeness and expressed that the Northwest Army was very sincere. He avoided answering Zhang Wenshu's question, but asked very earnestly: If the Northwest Army surrendered to Lord Shao, would it still be the Northwest Army now?
Can the Northwest Army still remain the same as it is now, with the imperial court refraining from intervening?
The military generals had fewer twists and turns in their minds, and General Lu's questions were much more direct.
This is exactly what Zhang Wenshu and Jia Heming meant. It is always better to say something in person than behind someone's back.
Zhang Wenshu said: "The Northwest Army is the Northwest Army of the national court. It should obey the orders of the court. Otherwise, it may be strong for a while, but in the long run, chaos will surely occur! By then, both sides will suffer. This is by no means alarmist. All the generals are wise people. You will understand it after thinking about it!"
General Lu and others were greatly shocked and their faces changed slightly.
Several generals exchanged glances and couldn't help thinking secretly in their hearts.
Zhang Wenshu's words made them feel unhappy, but those who were able to follow General Feng here today and sit here for negotiations were all calmer and more rational among the generals, and they did not get angry because of Zhang Wenshu's words.
After careful thought, I have to admit that what Zhang Wenshu said was not alarmist.
The Qin imperial court was incompetent, and the Northwest Army had long since become alienated from the Qin imperial court when it asked the three "emperors" for money and supplies in times of crisis but was refused.
After several years of freedom, many generals began to disregard the imperial court, becoming arrogant and unruly and unwilling to be disciplined.
However, the new court will be established sooner or later. What should we do then?
The new imperial court would never tolerate an undisciplined and arrogant Northwest Army.
If the Northwest Army is unwilling to obey discipline, it will sooner or later come into conflict with the imperial court.
Even if they are brave and good at fighting, as long as the world is unified, they will have no chance of winning if they want to fight against the imperial court.
It is impossible to do so and give the barbarians a chance to retaliate.
Therefore, the Northwest Army must make concessions. It is indeed time to reorganize.
Shao Yunduan smiled and said, "The Northwest Army has made great contributions to the court. The court will definitely not treat the Northwest Army unfairly."
(End of this chapter)
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