Zhao Haiping did wonder whether it was feasible to forcibly conscript the true members of the Divine Strategy Army—those sons of rich families—into battle.
However, after some thought, the conclusion was that it was neither possible nor meaningful.
First, these sons of the wealthy were of high status and influence within the capital, and the fact that they could bribe eunuchs to enter the Divine Strategy Army meant that their families must have significant backgrounds and power.
If such people went into hiding, even if their location was known, could they be apprehended?
Second, the military situation was urgent, and the court constantly urged for action. With the manpower Zhao Haiping had at his disposal, there simply wasn't enough time to round up all these sons of the wealthy.
Lastly, even if they were all, indeed, rounded up, what then?
