129 – The banquet table is set (2)
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If things had gone the way they were, our 12th Brigade would have to remain in Francois and wait idly until replacement soldiers arrive.
His Majesty the Emperor issued an edict ordering us to come to the imperial capital immediately, so the 12th Brigade was like other units remaining in Francois.
It was no longer possible to enjoy the wild feast until the soldiers to shift arrived.
Therefore, it is normal for the soldiers and officers who did not enjoy the privileges given to the winning unit in the war to look rotten.
“Boss, hehehe, is this real?”
“This guy hasn’t yet sobered up from the alcohol that the brigadier general drank yesterday. “Why would you pull my cheek?”
“Although the 12th Brigade is limited to the sole purpose, it is like a dream to be able to participate in His Majesty’s consolation banquet.”
The fact that everyone, from a private to a brigadier general, could participate in a banquet hosted by His Majesty the Emperor made all of us so happy.
Furthermore, during this process, His Majesty the Emperor implicitly gave them the right to enter the castle armed and march.
Even if it wasn’t a triumphal ceremony, all soldiers in our brigade achieved a life achievement that they can brag about until just before they die.
In addition, the emperor himself said that he would hold a banquet to congratulate the soldiers of our brigade, so the rewards will be generous and overflowing, from the lowest soldiers to myself.
That’s why he’s smiling like that even if his vacation is delayed by a month or two.
“Brigadier General, Brigadier General.”
When I turned my head towards the voice calling me, Major Anya was there.
“Ah, major. “What’s going on?”
When I asked that question, Anya came up to me in a very happy yet nervous manner and asked.
“Are we really allowed to stand at the front when our cavalry cavalry marches through the city? “It is said that our White Wolves and Archer Cavalry defected from the north and officially became citizens of the empire…”
It is completely understandable that she is so cautious.
Or perhaps, as a northerner who was pushed out while fighting Ludvik in the north, he sacrificed everything to the empire and quickly surrendered, in return for which he received a knighthood, territory, and the authority to command the tribe’s warriors and people as a major. Although I got it.
Although he has not actually seen it in person, it is clear what kind of perspective Major Anya has received within the Imperial Army and the Empire.
I said within our brigade that immediately after she arrived, anyone caught discriminating against a Northerner would be court-martialed.
No one directly discriminated against her or her northerners or looked at them negatively.
The Imperial Army is originally a minority, but there are officers and soldiers from different planets, so there are almost no idiots who directly discriminate against them.
It has been reported that there are some idiots whose only pride in life is that they were born as nobles or citizens of the empire, and they gossip or make fun of the cavalry cavalry made up of northerners.
Having been through this for nearly two years, it’s worth asking her if she can be at the front of the parade downtown to get her noticed.
When I think about it, I think the situation is similar to when I had just become a captain and asked my father-in-law if it was right for me to bow down because I was a commoner.
Because I am discriminated against because I am a commoner, and Anya is looked down upon because she is from the North.
A good way to gain the loyalty of an excellent subordinate with these concerns would be to sympathize with him and praise him for being able to do it.
Furthermore, I must properly show you that even if others ignore you, I will not forget your achievements and dedication.
Then, let’s take this opportunity and do it to gain the favor of Major Anya and the Northerners.
By doing this, Anyastasia Kergit and the Northern Archers will sacrifice their lives to fight for me in other battlefields.
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“No, Major, do you know that?”
“What are you talking about?”
“Now that I am the youngest brigadier general, I am being called crazy for breaking convention, but in the past, I was also severely discriminated against because I was a commoner and an orphan. “When I was in my fourth year at the academy, a third-year noble junior asked me what commoners eat and even made fun of me, and that happened very often.”
I was really sad at that time.
Although I did not experience any noticeable discrimination from teachers during my school days, all kinds of pranks and bullying among students were severe.
Of course, after I was promoted to captain at the Rhineland Front, even the fourth-year senior who had bullied me when I was a freshman had to tremble and salute when he saw me.
“Ah, but no one is making fun of me now. Rather, the young children of other noble families are just envious or jealous of me.”
The problem is that the scope of such self-control is not simply limited to those in their 20s, but also extends to those in their 30s or even their mid-40s, who have not inherited the title.
“Do you know why?”
“Of course, Brigadier General, you have accumulated an unbelievable level of victories and achievements in numerous wars. “He defeated Ludvik, our archenemy, in a duel on the battlefield.”
“That’s right. That’s the correct answer. As I became a better commander than the people who laughed at me, I suddenly became someone everyone admired. “To tell you a funny story, when I was attending the academy, the sons of knights, barons, viscounts, counts, and marquesses who did not pay any attention to me were waiting in line to have a relationship with me.”
One day, when I had just attained the rank of brigadier general, the eldest son of the Marquis Rittenheim family said he wanted to build a relationship with me, a pillar of the military.
I secretly sent a proposal that the two of us should hang out together since they had rented out the most popular bar in the capital of the empire.
Of course, at that time, I didn’t want to get involved with the nobleman any longer than necessary, so I ran away that night by deliberately volunteering to work overtime.
“I believe that you will rise to the point where you will become objects of envy and jealousy in the empire, just like I did. The proof is that you played with 600 knights with 200 men in Hattin Forest. “I’ll say it again, it was only thanks to the archer cavalry that we were able to win and survive in the Battle of Hattin Forest.”
This is sincere. Honestly, what if the archer cavalry couldn’t stop 600 knights?
Even if our brigade succeeded in cutting off about 30-40% of the enemy troops and inflicting enormous damage, they would have failed in defense.
Starting from that, the expedition itself may have been ruined.
“Thank you for saying that, Brigadier General.”
“No. And, well, it is a copy of the document I sent to His Highness the Crown Prince and the military department on the messenger… But wait a moment.”
After saying that, I called an administrative officer and told him to bring the document containing the personnel evaluation of the archer cavalry.
Not long after that, the administrative officer brought out the documents and showed them.
“Anyway, it is a document that has already been submitted to the military and is not confidential, so even if you take a quick look at it, it will not be a big problem. Please read it.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Then, as Anastasia read her documents page by page, she muttered in a low, whispering voice with a surprised expression on her face.
“Corporal Alexei promoted to sergeant. Sergeant Vladimir chooses to be promoted to warrant officer or recommended for the officer academy course. Danil, second lieutenant, promotion to lieutenant and rewards…”
As I read the names of the 14 or so archers, Major Anya felt deeply moved, as I expected.
When my voice began to grow so heavy it felt like I was going to cry, I handed over Major Anya’s letter of recommendation that I had selected from among the documents.
Major began to read in a voice that almost made him cry.
“Major Anastasia Kergit. It is clear that without her, the Battle of Hattin Forest would have resulted in defeat. So she hopes that in honor of her achievements, she will be promoted to lieutenant colonel. In addition, the example of the white wolf tribe’s archery cavalry led by her will serve as a great example for turning northerners living in the north into complete imperial citizens in the future… So please reward them as generously as possible.”
“I heard that not only the northern warriors but also the serfs are having a hard time because the territory they have been allocated is not that large. So, I thought it would be helpful to ask for a reward like this, so I asked for it myself.”
After listening to the story, I realized that the territory granted by His Majesty the Emperor was small compared to the number of people brought by the northern people.
I heard that the northerners brought in by Major Anya were very poor because they did not know how to farm in an empire with a different environment, so the harvest was low.
They must have been desperate for more land right now.
Maybe that’s why Anya’s eyes filled with tears when she heard those words.
“You had a hard time. Because you did your best for me under me. “As your superior, I will also do my best to repay you.”
“Thank you. Thank you, Brigadier General.”
At this time, I decided that I should say the most necessary words to win Major Anya’s loyalty.
“You have already done well enough. Thanks to this, the warriors and people of the North were able to remain in the North and not die of starvation, but were able to find hope for life. If you came to see hope in me and the empire, I would like to say that I also saw hope in you. So, I swear that as long as I am in the military, I will help the White Wolf Tribe and the Northerners as much as possible.”