The Zhen Clan was one example. Although they had committed such a grave crime back then, the Son of Heaven had still given them a chance to repent.
After hearing Yang Xiu's suggestion, Liu Xie nodded slightly, a trace of contemplation flashing through his eyes. He was about to ask for the others' opinions when he saw Jia Xu gently shake his head.
Seeing this, Liu Xie turned to Jia Xu and asked, "Wenhe, what are your thoughts on this? Speak freely."
Jia Xu straightened his robes and said unhurriedly, "Your Majesty, although Fengxiao's proposal has its merits, it is not entirely appropriate."
"The generals are forthright by nature, and their approach is largely known for force and decisiveness, whereas local governance is complex and full of minutiae, requiring greater delicacy and consideration."
"If the generals are sent to oversee the various regions, differences in their principles and methods may well cause friction with local officials."
"Over time, not only would this fail to maintain local stability, it might instead create unnecessary disorder and undermine the hard-won peace."
Of course, there was one crucial point he had left unspoken.
That was the danger of wielding military forces to assert their own power.
Although the loyalty of Lü Bu and the other generals to the Son of Heaven could be guaranteed, precautions still had to be taken against such things.
Having spent so many years with Jia Xu, Liu Xie naturally understood his thoughts and concerns, and could not help giving a wry chuckle.
The discussion reached an impasse.
Just then, however, Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan and rose unhurriedly, a mild smile on his face. "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may resolve this problem."
"Oh? What solution do you have, Kongming?"
Liu Xie's eyes lit up,