When they arrived at the Central Army King's Tent, Lord Zheng only then discovered that he was considered late.
As per the usual custom,
the military meeting with Prince Jingnan typically started with everyone having a meal first.
The food was not elaborate; after all, this wasn't a victory banquet—just some crusty pancakes with sauces and vegetable soup.
The generals of the Yan and Jin present were all above the rank of commander. In their respective camps, they were the masters whose word carried weight, yet here they squatted on the ground like old farmers in the field, eating pancakes and soup, and grinning with exposed teeth when they saw acquaintances.
When Lord Zheng arrived, he immediately attracted a lot of attention. Many people came up of their own accord to greet him.
This is what reputation is.
The use of reputation is to make those lower than you naturally look up to you, and to make those on the same level have no choice but to respect you.
