In less than an hour, Shire and Ganmelin's statuses completely reversed.
Documents were delivered to Shire's desk one after another, not much at first, just one or two, but soon it became more frequent, and half an hour later it even overwhelmed Shire.
This was dictated by the "unspoken rules," or one could say the choice of the grassroots soldiers. More importantly, it was "those who follow me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish."
If an officer commands the army with orders signed by Ganmelin, they will be regarded as a "target," and in the event of combat, their survival is minimal.
But if they hold orders signed by Shire, it is akin to holding a talisman, and soldiers will obey without resistance.
The officers were not fools. Once they realized this, they flocked to Shire, acknowledging his authority.
One hour later, even Ganmelin's closest aides had to report to Shire.
