If they could not reach an agreement on this matter, discussing anything else would be pointless.
The issue of military power was not only a concern for the present but also for the future.
General Feng and the others were appreciative of Shao Yunduan's assistance with grain transportation, and Xie Jingrong, Minister Old Yun, Qi, Meng Wanfu, and others were supportive. It was an ideal time for the Northwest Army to align with Shao Yunduan.
But what about the future?
If he did not address all potential scenarios now and propose targeted solutions, it would be too late when problems arose.
Discussing countermeasures at that point could harm the harmony between the two sides. Even if issues were resolved, repairing the cracks between them would be challenging.
