With their military achievements, historical legends, and inherited traditions, the hunger that once pervaded these two armies was no longer as intense.
Meanwhile, in Shengle, the Jin army formed the vast majority. As "second-class citizens," they eagerly hoped that war would elevate their status and secure them a place in the new game with its new rules and new players. Furthermore, although life in Shengle was somewhat "oppressive," for people of this era, it offered rare stability: affordable medical clinics and free private schools. These were issues that would cause immense headaches even in later ages, but in Shengle, General Zheng had solved them. The cost was high, but its effect in winning the people's hearts was extremely potent. This was how their loyalty and support were cultivated.
