Chapter 307 - 305 sets of routines have been learned by others_1
Leaving Land Lord Lu’s residence.
Luo Shuang still hadn’t recovered from the surprise, "Master, is it really okay to do this? If we recruit talent in this way, even if I restore the country in the future, my reputation will be ruined, won’t it?"
"Princess, history is written by the victors," Duge said with a smile, shaking his head, "If the princess truly ascends the throne one day, these people will become meritorious ministers who will naturally embellish your actions. At that point, it won’t be that they were forced to join the princess’s army, but that they joined willingly. Because, it will bring them glory."
"What if it doesn’t work out? Wouldn’t I have harmed them?" Luo Shuang asked.
"A single general’s success may come at the cost of countless lives," Duge stated, "One who aspires to command must not possess a heart too kind, let alone a sovereign of a nation."
After a long silence, Luo Shuang sighed deeply, looked at Duge, and said, "Master, this time I truly understand. Next, should we look for more people like Land Lord Lu?"
"We could," Duge said with a chuckle, "Laying a casual piece in the game of chess, who knows when it might come into play. But when it’s time to rise up, we can’t rely solely on these petty citizens; we’ll also need the support of the great families, the wealthy merchants, or even the major sects. Warfare is fought with money, and with people."
"Master, your methods can only recruit the weak, how should we recruit the strong?" Luo Shuang asked again.
"Move them with compassion, entice them with benefits," Duge replied, "When we encounter the strong, your master will teach you step by step. I don’t dare to boast about other things, but when it comes to making friends, no one does it better than your master."
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On the next part of their journey, Duge and Luo Shuang continued traveling, cultivating their influence as they went.
Wealthy tycoons, landowners, merchants, and anyone with a bit of capability who encountered Duge became potential rebels, each with a sword of Damocles hanging above their head.