The context of the following conversation is Lee raised and lead armies onto to victory and got a lot of land that year.:
Lee says I have to thank my armies for the ability to obtain so much land this year!.
The friend responds What could you do to show them your thanks?.
Lee responds We could throw a big celebration for all the soldiers and their families!.
The friend responds I think that is a great idea, everyone would come I am sure!.
Lee responds With the amount of land I have obtained, we could have the whole country here!.
The friend responds But the whole country didn't help you obtain the land, so don't forget that!.