At this moment, Ruo Zhong heard the words of the two strategists, and couldn't help but feel some admiration for Gao Jian. Although Ruo Zhong didn't have a very good impression of Gao Jian, he knew very well what kind of person Gao Jian was. Yet, Gao Jian was like a cigarette Ruo Zhong couldn't quit or throw away; even though he knew keeping him around didn't benefit his troops, such officers who indulged in corruption and bribery only harmed the army.
However, Ruo Zhong had to admit that Gao Jian sometimes came up with thoughtful ideas for him, even though Gao Jian's motives were not necessarily in the army's best interest, but were always in his own interest. This wasn't true flattery, but Ruo Zhong found it useful.
After all, Ruo Zhong needed such a person, as even honest and clean officials had their own selfish sides.
