To put it simply.
The eight group armies currently fighting abroad were like a sharp sword.
However, once the war stopped, the sword's keen edge would leave people sitting on pins and needles.
At the very least, aside from Xiao Tianyang, no one else would not fear the eight group armies fighting abroad.
Of course, with wars breaking out so frequently, the eight great group armies could not possibly threaten the imperial capital's rule at this stage.
But what if the current war ended?
In reality, some matters had to be handled one step at a time.
At the same time, there were also matters where one had to think three steps ahead after taking one.
For example, the Ministry of War's deterrent power had to be raised as soon as possible.
It did not have to surpass the eight great group armies fighting abroad, but it absolutely could not allow them to do whatever they pleased.
However, the Heavenly Martial Dynasty had only been established recently, and Xiao Tianyang also held absolute control over every group army.
The Ministry of War's true purpose had been concealed.
Likewise, its second meaning naturally became a disguise for its outward appearance.
Simply put, the Ministry of War's current role was to handle three things: planning, logistics, and supplies.
Applying the previous analogy made the meaning even clearer.
A scabbard not only had to restrain a sharp sword's edge, but also know how to nurture it, repair it, and strengthen it.
Nurturing the sword meant being able to influence certain actions of the army on some level.
Repairing the sword symbolized the Ministry of War being able to restore an army's combat strength at the fastest speed after it withdrew from the Frontline.
Strengthening the sword meant using various means to reinforce the