Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 15:45:48 -0700 (PDT) Subj: [Shaw] turn 79 > >"And we must establish a city guard," he said. "Some of you I know > >about, but others I do not. Let us say what military experience we > >have each had, that I can put each to best use in protecting the city." > > > > Cixi immediately steps up, "What we need is leaders and structures in an > army. One studied in a skill is best suited to lead. I have only heard of > one, Shaw and propose he lead. But since he go diplomat, I can humblely try > to fill his shoes while gone. I am not as good as he, but have run armies > before. Army will bring order to barbarians. When the house is in order > all is well." Cixi takes in a deep breath and seats herself down on the > edge of her seat. She watches all others carefully for their reactions. "That would be for the best I think, I do have experence in leading armies, but Im sure you have much more in bringing order to barbarians." Shaw says with a smile. Then said quietly to Cixi, "Remember though, the barbarians here do outnumber us by quite alot, and are much more experenced at this type of warfare than either of us. I would suggest not trying to bring them to much order at once."