"Some elite families make mistakes. Though the mistakes are not major, the Monarch deals out heavy punishments. Other families make colossal mistakes, and although the Monarch raises the disciplinary paddle high, he brings it down ever so gently. Clearly, his intention is to maintain a delicate balance of power among the four great families so they keep each other in check!"
Old Master Jiang nodded. "However, as the head of the Ministry of Defense grows older, and with the Yuan family lacking capable successors, they will inevitably have to surrender their military authority."
"Jiang Xuanyuan's performance has been commendable, and amid high public expectations, he is bound to become the new head of the Ministry of Defense!"
Chapter 308