"Commander Ma, the mountain forest occupied by the rebel army is an excellent natural stronghold. They can advance to harass our army's supplies or retreat into the forest, thriving like fish in water. I suggest sending some soldiers there to build a stronghold and garrison, which will prevent further rebel groups from occupying the mountain and declaring themselves kings."
"Brother Ye, let's not talk about these official matters at the dinner table. Come, come, let me pour you a drink myself." Ma Yao personally stepped down from his seat, swaggering as he poured Ye Shikai a cup of wine. The surrounding group of generals drank heartily, celebrating as if it were the New Year. Only Ye Shikai and Shangguan Jian found this distasteful. They had only suppressed one of the rebel groups; there were still many active rebel forces in East County. Yet here they were, partying, no wonder the rebels were so rampant. These people were indeed useless.
