Those who had taken the medicine began to perceive that this female general possessed competence and wasn't so bad, after all.
After all…
Despite their frequent deployments to the border for combat, they had never received such exceptional treatment before.
Now, they felt light and rejuvenated.
When it was time for the next dose of medicine, those who had already partaken of it couldn't help but persuade the holdouts, "Drink it. Why fight to the death? By the time we reach the border, you might not have the strength to endure further combat."
The stubborn individuals relented under this persuasive appeal.
