Training new soldiers is a tough job and thankless, but looking at it from another angle, Sun Cai taking this position means he's out of danger. Ye Shikai was once the commander of the Chu army, commanding up to two hundred thousand men at the most. Shangguan Jian, Man Cang, and Wan Qi Yuan were entrusted with significant responsibilities, naturally having many loyal generals. They were all loyal to Ye Shikai. Since his 'betrayal,' these generals have lost their backing, and although they've become quite low-key, Mi Wen wouldn't keep them. Some minor leaders were demoted or transferred, and if they were generals with military power, they were directly assassinated, replaced by Mi Wen's cronies. This way, she could fully control the entire army.
