Just as Dejoka said, the smooth implementation of "war-time rationing" is more important than winning a victory in battle.
For Shire, the undefeated war god, one more victory is just another addition to his record, something the military and civilians are already used to, changing nothing.
But a series of operations under the "war-time rationing" deals a heavy blow to the domestic capitalists, completely stripping them of their control over resources.
If necessary, Shire can even "abuse public office for private gain."
The navy, controlled by Shire, logs the materials that come ashore. At Shire's word, one or even several merchant ships could be selectively ignored by the navy.
Once ashore, these materials would not be accounted for in the national treasury, becoming Shire's "hidden assets" at his disposal.
Military supplies, disabled soldiers, military families... Shire could always pull out a large batch of goods to win people's support or bribe parliamentarians with ease.
