Monarch General

[DSet]

When your ruler is a general, he should gain legitimacy from winning battles, especially against rebels. And lose legitimacy from losing them of course.

It makes sense that a King who is successfull on the battlefield would be seen as more legitimate by his subordinates.

 

[Mirochi]

There can be also more prestige and army tradition gain when led by the ruler. You won the battle when you are personally leading the army, why not others respect you more?