The King personally leading troops into battle is normal on the Continent of Aslante, not considered a fault at all.
But once a defeat occurs, problems arise everywhere. Joseph II, having lost his entire fortune, naturally became the most unpopular person.
He couldn't even shift the blame, the Commander in Chief was a position he had eagerly taken, and he personally issued the commands, naturally having to bear the responsibility for failure.
"Marshal Borg, you can't speak like that. Our political system is mature, our government team stable; without anyone, everything can still operate on its own. Compared to us, you all need His Majesty to oversee the bigger picture even more.
We are all friends of many years, and at such a time, how could we take advantage of the situation?