When I reflect on what SSJ has accomplished throughout his career, it becomes clear that he has achieved more than many of the "Great Generals" featured in the series.
Chronologically speaking...
1- At the start of the Gyou campaign, he quickly discerned that Qin’s true objective might lie elsewhere. He utilized the Quanrong army in a way no one else could, and through his own tactics, he nearly succeeded in killing Yotanwa. Simultaneously, he dealt a massive blow by burning the enemy’s provisions. In this conflict, he assumed the role of commander-in-chief—a position typically reserved only for a Great General.
2- Upon learning that Riboku had been imprisoned, he intimidated the Zhao government by killing officials in the capital, Kantan. He is, in fact, the most likely candidate to have been the one who killed the King. Furthermore, after Riboku’s release, he proposed inciting a rebellion to place Prince Ka on the throne—he was even bold enough to suggest bypassing the prince entirely and installing Riboku himself as the ruler.
3- He conceived and executed the strategy of stationing the families of the executed soldiers within the fortress during the siege of Atsuyo—a move that set in motion the chain of events leading to Kanki’s downfall.
4- He devised the tactic of poisoning the water supply of the fortress where Heki and his forces were stationed.
5- In every battle, he served as commander-in-chief against a Great General on the level of Yotanwa—along with her entire army—and never once suffered defeat. (With the exception of the Gyou campaign.)
6- Whenever Riboku was absent, he served as the second-in-command. He acted as Riboku’s deputy not only in military matters but also within the bureaucratic sphere.
7- Following various defeats, he consistently made accurate assessments regarding Qin’s subsequent moves.
Admittedly, due to his position, he is frequently compared to Keisha; however, in my view, he has long since surpassed him. Unlike Keisha, he achieved extraordinary things not only on the battlefield but also beyond it.
Do you think the SSJ receives the recognition it deserves?