This work arrangement isn't a case of Horn being harsh towards Martin; rather, it's how Horn treats himself.
Horn works over ten hours a day himself,
and it's common for those bishops and work groups to wake up, work, and then sleep.
Although the Salvation Army currently presents an unstoppable momentum, seeming confident to surpass Leia and Falan imminently,
Horn himself knows all too well that their regime is too new and their power too weak.
Perhaps a hundred times stronger compared to the Gulag period, but the gap with current enemies remains enormous.
Any slight negligence could potentially bring the crisis of national demise.
The saying "you need to be strong yourself to forge iron" has been proved true by Horn's numerous experiences, teaching him that depending on others is less reliable than developing oneself.
To cope with formidable military pressure from outside, Horn has to use his trick—industriousness.
