And among the garrison forces of the forty-eight towns, Gao Gong also held immense prestige. Many military leaders from various places felt that they could acknowledge Gao Gong as their leader to restore the state of Gen Country."
Wow, seriously? Ending the chaos and reuniting the land?
But it makes sense, this is the perfect dictator born from warlord battles and strongman politics, through real battles with real weapons.
It seemed that though Gen State had experienced years of warfare and the presence of warlords, when the whole world was entering a bigger, darker chaos, even Wangwu Mountain had started to make its move. These regional warlords, with their keen instincts, knew that to survive, they had to consolidate their power and unite under a wise and common ruler, not only to protect themselves but also, perhaps, to seize the opportunity to compete for the dominion of this central land.
