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When too many people who are in positions of power in the military are making decisions, they can ruin an army. This is because they are not necessarily the best people for the job. For instance, it would be bad if three generals were in charge of a particular war, because they might fight among themselves. Similarly, if the king were to try to make his own decisions instead of relying on advisers, he could easily make mistakes that could cause an army’s downfall.
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