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Chapter 651 - 651 161 The End of an Era_3

651: Chapter 161, The End of an Era_3 651: Chapter 161, The End of an Era_3 “Hmm!

This is the inevitable outcome.

No matter who is in Hudson’s position, the content of the report eventually submitted will be more or less the same.

Give your opinion according to your thoughts, and send back the report for him to revise!”

Caesar III said with a poker face.

It seems to be a tug-of-war between the commander and the king, but in fact, it is the front-line major nobles vying with the monarchy.

Hudson, as the commander, is merely a middleman.

Politics is a continual process of exploration and compromise.

Unless there is a landslide, bargaining is a long process.

“Continuing to revise, I’m afraid, will not yield any results.

Hudson is not a problem-solver.

He always seeks guidance and reports even the smallest issues, as if he has no initiative.

Given his style, he’ll likely convene a meeting with a group of major nobles and then produce a resolution riddled with compromises!”

The crown prince remarked discontentedly.

All along, he had harbored ill will towards Hudson.

Even after so much time had passed, he still couldn’t forget the tragic experience in the Moxi Duchy.

In his view, the major defeat that day was largely due to the absence of the First Legion led by Hudson, otherwise, the outcome of the war might have been rewritten.

However, having had a complete royal education, he was good at hiding his resentment, so outsiders had no idea that he held a grudge against Hudson.

“Earl Hudson, who is able to command a million-strong army, has no initiative.

Little Caesar, is this your judgement?”

Caesar III asked with a disappointed look on his face.

Even though Hudson hasn’t achieved much success as the army commander, maintaining order within a million-strong army is an impressive accomplishment in itself.

Especially since most of the Kingdom’s armies are hastily assembled cannon fodder troops that could explode on the spot if left unattended.

From beginning to end, Hudson’s position as commander was above a powder keg.

Preventing the powder keg from exploding is the greatest accomplishment.

As for making significant contributions, no one would be foolish enough to fantasize that a rabble of men could achieve amazing feats on the battlefield.

Perhaps aware of the change in Caesar III’s attitude, the crown prince frowned and said, “It’s not that Earl Hudson has no initiative, but his performance as commander in chief is not satisfying.

In the subsequent counterattack against the Orc Empire, the Kingdom Army was completely reduced to a spectator, causing our international status to plummet.

Though our previous losses also played a part, as the commander of the army, Earl Hudson should also bear some of the responsibility.”

This explanation is flawless.

In the eyes of many Kingdom Radicals, Hudson’s performance is indeed subpar.

But this judgment is contrary to the views of the older generation.

Only those who have personally experienced the horror of the Orcs can understand the importance of a “steady” commander.

“Fool!”

“Among the many veteran generals in the Kingdom, none has voiced objections.

Why should a loser like you criticize his performance?

Hudson might not have accomplished much, but he has preserved the Kingdom’s strength and secured enough influence.

Isn’t this more valuable than the single victory you’re talking about?

As a crown prince, you need to think objectively and neutrally, not be led by others!”

Caesar III couldn’t help but rebuke.

Clearly, he was not irritated because the crown prince underestimated Hudson, but he was worried about his son’s judgement of people.

Only focusing on the problem at hand is very dangerous for a ruler.

Unfortunately, this biased way of looking at problems is the hardest to change.

Without a fundamental cognitive change from deep within, it’s hard to achieve a strategic extension in perspective.

In an instant, the face of Crown Prince Caesar darkened.

He should have seen these issues, but deep-seated prejudice had led him to ignore them.

Upon reflection, instead of feeling relieved, he felt even heavier.

It’s always easy to recognize one’s own problems, but very difficult to fix them.