Q1 (Chap 1 - 32) - Question 5

[John]

Related to Question 4, if you were a peasant, who would you prefer as your commander?

[Patrick]

Considering the amount of "war fodder" that appeared to have been used at the time, I don't think peasants had really much a choice for their commander and, generally, would probably only end up knowing one (they wouldn't last long enough to see a second one)... If I were given the choice, I would pick one who is faithful to the emperor as well as considerate to his men outside periods of hostilities. There aren't many in that novel so far...

[John]

Since many of the battles seem to be decided by single combat between the generals, some one like Lord Guan might be best. Of course, a loss in single combat often triggered the massacre of the loser's troops unless they could surrender in time. Which seemed to generally result in immediate transfer into the victorious army.

[[deleted user]]

Think I would prefer to run away and join the rebels in the wood.