Jade Palace.
"What are the frontline troops doing? The enemy can't possibly have emerged from the ground, right?
So much manpower, materials, and finances were invested at the kingdom's border, and now the towns have turned into ruins, the citizens brutally murdered, yet even the enemy..."
Faced with the fury of Caesar IV, Duke Richard could only feel deeply wronged in his heart.
In theory, the frontline garrison is under the control of the Military Department, but in practice, his say as the Minister of Defense is very limited.
The system of military merit and nobility itself is a major limitation on the personnel rights of the Military Department, and with a strong Commander like Hudson, the department has its hands further tied.
Currently, the promotions and appointments of frontline commanders are essentially conducted according to established protocols.
As long as everyone carries out their duties step-by-step, they can completely ignore the Military Department.