However, since they have a connection with the old General, they might live with their close relatives at home.
Not to mention, they don't return to the General's Mansion; now, with the war imminent, they can't even go home while in the army.
The General's Mansion at the border is very simple and can't compare to the one in the Capital City.
Those who followed them to this place to endure hardship, like Ye Zi, are now just a few.
The Emperor can't let these generals holding Tokens, with such strength and power, remain at the border without worry.
What if they rebel?
What if they lead an army of a hundred thousand back to the Capital City?
Thus, the schemers keep some of these military generals' children in the Capital City as hostages.
Or marry their daughters to certain ministers' families.
Some even take some of their daughters into the palace.
The old General, focused on cultivation, hasn't even had time to read some letters.
