Under the complex situation where it was difficult to advance or retreat, it was a statement that left people unsure of what to do.
The Earl knew that he couldn't provide the Great Emperor with a suggestion, as he fully understood why ordinary citizens were unwilling to join the army. It wasn't because they didn't love their country, rather they desired to be very brave individuals. They were masking some inferiorities with their own personas, but so far, there had been no clear indication of the treatment or rewards for military achievements if one joined the army.
