Chodkiewicz was not particularly involved in the politics of the Commonwealth, although his high office and wealth gave him significant influence; for the most part he used his political influence, and base of support in Lithuania, to gather support for his military plans, increased the size of the army, and personal gratifications.
霍德凯维奇并未深涉联邦政坛，尽管他的高位和财富让他有很大影响力；大多数情况下，他利用他的政治影响力和立陶宛的支持基础博取对他的军事计划的支持，扩大军力，并获得个人满足感。