After leaving the Chunhe Hall, Shi Kefa felt utterly exhausted.
His weariness stemmed from his growing disappointment in the Nanjing Imperial Court. No matter what needed to be done, these people were consumed by petty infighting. What could he actually accomplish? Compromise! Compromise! Everything always ended in compromise!
Was there a suitable candidate for the position of Governor-General of the Expeditionary Forces? Yes, Lü Daqi! There was no one better suited for the task. He was already in Nanjing, and if he traveled by horse, he could reach Fengyang in two or three days at most. But no one recommended him. Shi Kefa had intended to propose his name, but after witnessing the bickering in the court, he abandoned the thought. Even if Lü Daqi were to become Governor-General, Ma Shiying, Zhu Guobi, and their ilk would surely resort to underhanded tactics that would lead to a military defeat. He might even be captured or killed.
Chapter 414