Matters concerning the army had to be handled with utmost caution. Once something went wrong, the consequences would be severe.
If they remained as they had been before, as a single army where everyone knew one another, some might become dissatisfied with the Pantheon of Myriad Gods and wish to rebel. Their former acquaintances could easily follow them into rebellion.
Once they rebelled, an entire mass of people would rebel with them. And since they were gathered together within the Pantheon of Myriad Gods, as long as they launched an attack, they could seize vast territories and cause immense destruction.
Zhao Fu had to disperse these forces. Once dispersed, they would form new armies, but these armies would no longer belong to their former factions—they would belong to the Pantheon of Myriad Gods.
At the same time, military discipline had to be strengthened. Any soldiers of vile character who harbored intense resentment toward the Pantheon of Myriad Gods were to be executed immediately.
Although they could be considered part of the Pantheon of Myriad Gods, if such people were not dealt with early, they would become a calamity. They had to die, and this would also establish the proper authority in the hearts of more soldiers.
As for the various generals, they came from different factions. Some were exceptionally capable, while others possessed little ability at all.
They needed to be selected anew. Zhao Fu handed this matter to the Ironstone Goddess, who was highly capable in military administration.
Outstanding generals could be entrusted with important duties. As for those who lacked ability, Zhao Fu would not kill them; he would give them some money and have them do other work.
The reason for giving them money was that they had once been generals. Since they had submitted to the