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Tan Rou had almost forgotten the current state of J-country, where women had virtually no say. If the army knew they were to take orders from a woman in the future, there would definitely be dissatisfaction within the ranks. Should the army turn to support Samiyi's enemies, then Samiyi would be in danger.
However, the danger involved in employing mercenaries was very high. They worked for money, and if their interests weren't satisfied, they might very well tear up their contracts.
Moreover, the tasks Samiyi had to undertake were far from simple street fights; she was vying for the throne, an undertaking fraught with peril, so the mercenaries would certainly not come cheap.
But could Samiyi afford to pay them now? And where would those hired mercenaries be stationed?