General's slow XP gain

[Bob the Insane]

Stars do not just represent tactical skill, they also represent reputation...

I mean, why would your tactical skill mean that your men would fight harder and be less likely to run away? ( I mean you would fight with more confidence for a General which had the reputation for great tactical skill whether or not he was actually any better at warfare than any other general)...

I would rather fight for a general who's enemies always ran away from him either straight away or after a short fight, wouldn't you???