He would not treat them unfairly, cast them aside when they were no longer useful, or deliberately find fault with them. However, if he wished to submit to the Imperial Court, he could not do so in the current manner.
General Feng and the others soon understood what Shao Yunduan meant and decided to accept it. They recognized that this was the only way to protect the Northwest Army. Yet, while they could come to terms with the reasoning, the actual acceptance of it still left them feeling somewhat disheartened.
"Lord Shao, you're right. I may be taking advantage of my seniority, but the Northwest Army has indeed made significant contributions to the imperial court. If the court treats the Northwest Army well, it will naturally foster gratitude and loyalty. In the future, I will serve the monarch and protect the country."
