Hearing Ye Shikai speak to this extent, Shangguan Jian no longer argued. The key between a commander and officer lies in trust. Although Ye Shikai was nominally a deputy commander, he was doing the work of executing missions. In ancient times, the art of managing soldiers first sought generals before selecting soldiers. In modern times, they recruit soldiers without choosing generals. From Ye Shikai's experience summarized at Dragon Teeth, no one is born a warrior; it depends on the method of training. Compared to strategizing in the command tent, Ye Shikai preferred to personally lead the team on missions. After all, during his time at Dragon Teeth, he acted with his team members.
