Question on "Bold Fighter" for Ruler traits

[IndirectHero]

For the +1 shock, does that mean it only applies when I recruit a new military leader?

Or does that mean it gives me +1 shock on the battlefield?

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=861526806

Screenshot of the trait.

[shoki]

Gives all newly recruited generals +1shock more.