Du You did not concern himself with these people's choices; he was busy with matters of border expansion.
Indeed, as the army assembled, experts gradually withdrew, and internal affairs no longer required their management. These individuals were all dispatched to border regions, beginning the expansion towards even more remote areas.
Of course, these people did not go without benefits. Quite the opposite, Du You created numerous new cities, allowing everyone above tier seven to receive a city as their territory.
However, this was merely nominal, as they couldn't manage any affairs.
But this was actually beneficial for them as it enabled them to focus on cultivating their strength. After all, controlling the city was primarily to enhance their power.
Although when required, they had to leave to fight elsewhere, the battles were done in rotations, mostly with the Undead handling dangerous tasks. Upon returning to their territory, they could still enjoy such benefits.
