Quote Originally Posted by *Ringo*
Er, no! I have enough trouble getting decent generals without refusing extra ones that turn up unexpectedly.

*Ringo*
Ah, but any general can be improved by sending him out to do stuff!

I've often taken men who look like total duffers and made sure they get the chance to crush a few bandits, rebellious poltroons and the like, or made them town governors for a few years. A couple of transferred retainers to offer the right word of advice can make all the difference too.

With a bit of luck and a following wind (as it were) a good general will result with this kind of personnel management.