104 – Francois’ Eastern Expedition (1)
As the saying goes, as a person’s status rises and money increases, women’s clothes naturally follow, and now there have suddenly become more beautiful women around me.
My wife, Laura, has long shiny silver hair and red eyes that shine with intelligence, and has a cool yet cool charm. And my wife, Laura, has white skin that looks like she jumped out of a painting of a Russian beauty, bright blue eyes, and long blonde hair. Major Anastasia with passionate energy.
A bright and kind Charlotte who reminds me of a Korean idol celebrity, with a small height of around 150 years old, black hair, and bright black eyes.
Of course, Anastasia will not be interested in me as a person of the opposite s*x, but the fact that I punished Ludvik, who killed his parents and harmed his tribe, makes me feel like a great hero.
Also, as a representative of the northern tribe to which he was naturalized, he came to me to apply to serve under me in order to secure his position in the empire and establish a great military position under me who is friendly to him.
Charlotte is, well, a girl who serves me according to the Empire’s orders. She is bright and friendly, and makes me feel good when I’m with her.
I don’t know why, but Major Anastasia and Laura are currently in the office of the 12th Brigade Commander.
“Major Kergit, now that we have said our greetings, please return to your quarters and rest. The brigadier general and I are both familiar with the combat power and tactics of the major and the archer cavalry unit he leads. “You must be tired from the long journey.”
“The Brigadier General has only fought with our Northern Civil Archer Cavalry as an enemy several times, but he probably doesn’t know how to use them from the perspective of a commander. So, I have brought you wine made especially from grapes harvested in the north. Let us drink it together and let you know how our cavalry cavalry can perform well in future operations.”
“It is certainly important information, but didn’t the people who came with us, like Lieutenant Colonel Werner and Colonel Marco, just say hello and go to their lodgings to rest because they were tired from the long journey? So, I think it would be a good idea for Major Kergit to rest today as well.”
It’s April and the sun is warm, but for some reason, just being around them gives me a cool feeling.
It seems like Major Anastasia and Laura are fighting because they want to gain the support of their superior as a soldier…
If it were a private matter, I would unconditionally take Laura’s side, but when it comes to public affairs, wouldn’t it be a good leader to treat her equally?
As I was thinking that, Charlotte put three cups of warm tea on the table in front of my desk.
“As Lieutenant Colonel Laura said, as soon as I heard that Major Anastasia’s Archer Cavalry was joining our unit, I immediately looked for and read a paper analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of your unit. “I have also come up with some tactics and strategies that can be used through you.”
Laura smiled triumphantly, thinking that he had taken his side.
“However, as Major Anastasia said, I don’t think we can ignore the Major’s experience of having fought as an archer cavalryman for a long time and even commanded it. Moreover, the Major’s attitude to work proactively from the first day of his appointment is very good.”
Major Anastasia smiled brightly at those words, as if she was happy that her enthusiasm was recognized by me.
“Thank you, Brigadier General.”
“No, I never thought that the white wolf tribe’s archers would be formed under me. It was a success because you supported our unit and headquarters accepted it. Thanks to this, I think the range of tactics I can use on the battlefield has expanded twice.”
He ordered the development of a saltpetre field in Töner, which was granted as territory, and gathered retired blacksmiths and engineers from the empire to make gunpowder by mixing sulfur, ash obtained from burning wood, and saltpeter.
For nearly a year, I have only heard that it would be difficult to use in actual combat, so I cannot use gunpowder in this battle.
In the end, we had to fight with knights, infantry, crossbowmen, and wizards, but if archers also joined in…
The range of combat methods that can be used is greatly expanded, such as completely disrupting the enemy’s lines with archers and then forcing knights into the gap.
“This is the greatest compliment our Kergit family has received since defecting to the empire. “Fighting together under a strong warrior is something we have always wanted.”
“Is that so? “It feels good to hear such praise from the strong Major Anastasia, who escaped the point of Ludvik’s sword and survived in the cold North.”
“People who are close or know me call me Anya rather than Anastasia or Kergit. “Please call me Anya.”
When I read her personal information, I saw that at the age of 17, she suffered a tragedy where her father and many of her tribe members were killed by the hands of Ludvik, and at the age of 19, she became a member of her own tribe and other tribes. She is the one who led the war and defected to the empire.
Although he was recognized for his exploits in leading several tribes and his status as a tribal leader, he received a knighthood, some territory, and the benefits of being commissioned as a major.
It is an empire that is not very friendly to outsiders or commoners, so it must have suffered a lot internally.
Now that he has seen me treating him favorably within the empire, he is trying even harder to build a good relationship with me for the survival and settlement of his subordinates.
“I understand, Major. “Then what are the advantages of archers?”
“We are fast, so when we are caught up with an enemy knight, we can attack unilaterally without being caught up, and we are confident in scattering the infantry’s line.”
This was something that was often done to Töner and Ludvik in the North.
“In addition, scouts from other empires are limited to simply scouting on horseback or conducting weak surprise attacks. However, our tribe’s warriors can dismount from horses and fight at a similar level to knights in hand-to-hand combat, and by using hit-and-run tactics, they can take out entire enemy armies. Even if you don’t catch a fish, the enemy’s morale drops like crazy.”
At those words, Laura, who had been looking at Major Anya with disapproving eyes not long ago, nodded her head.
Because when fighting in the north, the 24th Regiment that I command never once fell for that tactic.
If you look at the records of battles between barbarian tribes and the imperial army in the north, there are many stories of infantry battalions or regiments losing their temper and being stabbed by needles while fighting in that way, causing the formation to completely collapse.
So, Laura, I, and Major Anya continued discussing the pros and cons of archer cavalry.
The cool and tense atmosphere that had been flowing between the three of us, or to be more precise, Major Anya and Laura, relaxed a little.
I wish we could all get along well like this.
Anyway, all three of us were very interested in military knowledge and enjoyed talking about new topics, so several hours flew by.
“Are you inside, Brigadier General Yeager?”
“You’re inside, why did you call me?”
“Commander Francois of the Eastern Expeditionary Force has summoned all officers of major rank and above. “Please come immediately.”
At this point, we settled down, roughly adjusted our clothes, and put on our uniforms that were hanging on hangers.
Then, Charlotte naturally put away the teacups and snacks, and Major Anya came up to me and asked.
“Brigadier General Jaeger, I have just been commissioned, so I don’t know much about the Imperial Army. Would you mind if I come and receive instruction from time to time?”
Until now, only Laura had received instruction directly from me, talked in my private room… And sometimes got sidetracked and did things like that…
First of all, in the case of Major Anya, as she said, it was not long since she was commissioned, so her knowledge of the Imperial Army is bound to be lacking.
So no matter how excellent your ability is, your understanding of the entire imperial army will be low compared to your rank.
On the battlefield, such differences could result in a huge disaster.
She feels sorry for Laura, but she feels that she should give her some of her time as well.
“I will teach for 1 to 2 hours after work hours, one to two days a week. In addition, there are still a few months left until you are dispatched, so make sure you continue to study using the notes and textbooks I compiled at the Staff College.”
When Major Anya heard that, she looked disappointed in the fact that even though she became an active-duty officer, she still had to study from books.
Laura looked at me with a smile, as if she suddenly felt much better for some reason.
I guess she likes that she has less time with me than she thought.
“Then hurry up and go. After the strategy meeting hosted by the commander, please read through the first section of the book before going to work tomorrow. “I’ll ask tomorrow.”
For a moment, I spoke like I did when I was a professor at the General Staff College, but that’s not all. It’s for the major.
Then, when we were all about to hurry and head to the conference room, Charlotte gently grabbed my collar and said,
“I can help with the brigade’s chores. So, if you need anything, please let me know anytime, Brigadier General.”
Could it have been because Charlotte, who said that, was 8 years younger than me, and was also short, in her mid-150s?
I thought she was like her younger sister, so she answered in a kind voice, as if she were inadvertently encouraging young girls.
“Really? Then, please ask me often from now on.”
“Yes, please leave it to me, Brigadier General.”
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François Eastern Expeditionary Force headquarters building, conference room.
When I entered this place, many generals, including myself, and other officers who had become like extras under the pressure of the stars sat in seats appropriate for their respective ranks.
When everyone was talking about the future expedition.
The door opened, and a man was seen coming in wearing imperial armor even though he had come for a meeting.
Judging from the four stars on the rank insignia on his armor, this person appears to be a commander.
If you have achieved 4 stars in the Imperial Army, you are not an incompetent person, and you may not be someone like Mr. Mojeon Guryeomya, who was called the Dark Independence Army…
“I am General Heinz von Patton, commander of Francois’s Eastern Expeditionary Force.”
For some reason, when I heard the name Patton, I felt like I could guess his personality.
He is very capable, but unlike other generals, he is very… Very.
“The explanation of this operation will be handled by Brigadier General Jaeger, but before he begins the explanation, I will inform you of our expeditionary force’s combat doctrine.”
At those words, the eyes and ears of all generals and officers turned towards Captain Patton.
“As fast as possible maneuver, as accurate supply as possible, and as aggressive combat and tactics as possible. Just like the barbarians of the north, like white wolves, they move quickly to the eastern part of the Francois Republic and bite!”
It seems like the leader who is best suited to quick maneuver and active invasion of enemy territory, which is the most important core of the operation I proposed, has arrived.
I will truly experience the most intense battle of my officer life here.
In that way, I gave an explanation of the operation in front of everyone that was a bit more detailed than the explanation I gave to Minister of Military Affairs Moritz.
Three months later, we advanced into the Francois Republic in earnest.