318 – Philolence Salvation Operation (1)
The five years given to the empire passed as quickly as an arrow, and many changes occurred.
After being appointed as commander of the Faroesia-area army, which was half of the Tang Dynasty’s military, I went to work with the determination to rebuild the unit from scratch.
In order to improve the constitution of the unit, I and the 7th Division strictly led the way ahead with strong military discipline, and the members of the local army followed eagerly, and the corps, which had been like a scarecrow, suddenly grew in stature to the point where it could be considered one of the most elite corps of the Reich Empire.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, a civil war began three years ago that was reminiscent of the war between the three kingdoms.
The one who started it was Count Ticino, and as a result, the export of mercenaries from Switzerland was completely halted.
“I did it, but both the Faroesia City Federation and Switzerland are really sh*t. What do you think, Laura? No?”
Anya shrugged her shoulders at those words.
“Everything you did was done for the national interest of the empire. I think it’s perfect for an empire. As expected, the Faroesian Cities Federation is waging constant war with the two factions, the Duchy of Veneta and the Duchy of Milan, following the death of His Royal Highness Duke Philolence.”
Due to the influence of living in Korea, I personally believe that ‘there are no lowly people and everyone should be treated with the minimum level of respect’, so I treat even single servants as kindly as possible.
That is Peter Jaeger as an individual, and as the commander of the Reich Empire, I do not mind playing with fire by instigating civil war in other countries for the national interest of the empire.
Currently, there is no concept of ‘human rights’ or ‘philanthropy’ on the Europa continent, so manipulating other countries for one’s own benefit and slightly increasing disaster is only considered praiseworthy.
I will not be the target of criticism for other countries except the Farosian Union and Switzerland, which are the victims.
No, we will blindly criticize and criticize countries like François, who are showing signs of being intrusive even when our empire takes a breath.
Laura also smiled as if she was proud.
“Thanks to Captain Jaeger, who prevented the Swiss mercenaries from participating in the war, even though the Empire has not directly supported His Highness the Duke of Philorence over the past few years, aren’t they still protecting ‘Philolence Castle’ in some way? From what I have heard, Your Majesty’s call this time is to support and protect the Duchy of Philollens, which was formed through a marriage alliance. “It seems like his heart is filled with joy as he thinks about going on a mission with the captain for the first time in five years.”
“Because the 7th Division will accompany us on this expedition. Laura, please take care of them.”
Laura completed her term as deputy division commander of the 7th Division last year, and was successfully promoted this year, officially taking up her position as division commander of the 7th Guards Division.
Originally, in the case of the Guards Division, the ranks of the commanders, including the division commander and brigade commander, were all one level higher than those of other units.
The official reason is that thanks to the active approval of the members of the 7th Division and the fact that my wife was the first division commander, I was able to exceptionally become the division commander of the Guards Division.
Unofficially, in addition to the reasons mentioned above, His Majesty’s intention is very strong to allow the 7th Division to be operated as if it were a unit under my direct command.
“….. Laura, I wanted to become the commander of the 7th Division like you.”
“There will be another opportunity.”
“When I change positions after this war, my first priority will be the 7th Division Commander. “Captain, you think I’ll do well, right?”
“So far, I have only commanded archers, but I also have the ability to command soldiers of other classes. “I’m sure you’ll do well.”
Anya was happy that I sympathized with her, so she made a ‘wow’ expression and then smiled brightly.
After chatting with the two wives, let’s enter the conference room where today’s strategy meeting, or rather the expedition announcement of all general-level soldiers of the empire, is being held.
In the conference room, as usual today, discussions were taking place over confidential information about the expeditionary force that had not yet been announced.
“This commander must be Captain Jaeger, right?”
“Why are you asking such an obvious question, Director Lorenz? By the way, since you are a member of the Chief of Staff, don’t you know the size and goal of the expeditionary force? “Could you please let me know?”
“Brigadier General Bentley, everything will be announced soon anyway. “What are you so curious about?”
“Anyway, this is confidential information that will soon be revealed, and aren’t all the attendees here authorized to view and handle top secret information?”
Even though they are talking openly like this, there are no specific sanctions because generals with the authority to handle confidential information are talking in a place where security is completely maintained.
It wouldn’t be a problem if I intervened and provided some information about the size and goals of the army, but I have no intention of doing so.
I looked around and saw Werner, who was also in the 7th Division.
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“hahahahaha, the wine you gave me last time I was promoted was enjoyed by her wife, Major General Cheklin!”
“It was the highest quality product produced in our territory. So, you can look forward to it next time I get promoted, right?”
“I don’t know if I, a baron and a brigadier general, can give the future lieutenant general a satisfactory gift, but I will do my best.”
After falling short of the cutoff line for promotion to brigadier general last year, he was depressed for a while, but since he succeeded in promotion this year, his face is always full of smiles.
As soon as she was promoted there, she took a younger girl who she said was her ideal type as a concubine, so her life must be very happy.
I hope I make a big contribution this time and get promoted again.
As I was looking around, I felt someone tap me from behind.
There must be only a few people higher than me in this position, and when I turned around to see what kind of person he was, I saw the Minister of Military Affairs, Kaitel.
In no time, Laura and Anya disappeared from my side and went to their seats.
No, I guess he was running away from His Excellency’s wrath.
I felt a moment of disappointment at the fact that he abandoned me, but even as a 4-star person, I am scared of him. His Excellency, who is angry at two mere wardens, is like a walking reaper.
How do I know that? When Laura and Anya came up to Reichburg, they were each criticized by His Excellency the Minister of Military Affairs, who remembered that one part of the documents they had submitted was wrong… I know this because they both returned home with their souls gone.
“Loyalty! Toward Farosia…”
His Excellency Kaitel raised his hand and covered my mouth.
“…… I have some things I have accumulated for you. “I can’t believe they committed such an atrocity again.”
Usually, if a high-ranking person calls it an atrocity, you might think that I have committed a major problem at work, but since I took over as commander of the local forces, I have never been disciplined or committed a mistake that deserves direct criticism.
So, no matter what he says, I can be completely honest as far as my job is concerned.
Of course, in the meantime, I trusted our Excellency Kaiemon and used the magic spell ‘Supply.’ And did a wonderful job of upgrading all the weapons and armor of the local army to Class A over the past five years.
Because His Majesty was supporting fire, I won’t be criticized by him for that…
His Excellency grabbed both of my shoulders and spoke in a heavy voice, expressing his resentment and anger.
“Why was it that your father-in-law, who is three years younger than me, succeeded in retiring honorably as a marshal, while I was prevented from retiring at this age?”
I reacted to those words as if I had heard something completely out of the blue.
“How can I stop the Minister of Military Affairs from retiring? “There have been a lot of rumors slandering me these days, and now there are rumors going around that your Excellency, the Minister of Military Affairs, will even decide his term of office?”
When the Minister of Military Affairs heard what I said, he laughed as if it were absurd.
In fact, as I said, how can I, a mere captain, prevent the retirement of the Minister of Military Affairs, of whom it is no exaggeration to say that he has 6 stars?
It makes no sense from a common sense point of view.
However, last year, I wrote a letter to His Majesty with great care.
[In order for an empire to achieve hegemony, it needs to increase its internal capabilities and strengthen its military capabilities. The most important of these is distribution. As successive emperors have blessed the empire, the current Reich Empire has masters in supply and rear support.
If we assign competent staff under His Excellency Kaitel for about 7 to 8 years to learn his insight over a long period of time and reorganize the empire’s roads and supply system, the empire’s capabilities will become strong and solid as if standing on a rock.]
His Majesty was moved when he read that, and did not accept his resignation letter.
So, I have not directly prevented His Excellency from retiring.
When I slyly escaped, His Excellency looked angry and suddenly laughed and said.
“…… You, too, will have to pay the price someday. I am now 70 years old and have not been able to retire, so Captain Jaeger, you will be able to serve honorably until you are 100 years old. “Maybe I’ll even watch his great-grandson get commissioned.”
I have shared life, death and ups and downs with His Majesty Michael, so according to the traditional customs of the Empire, I will probably retire with His Majesty when he retires in a few decades.
Your Majesty also thinks about that and is giving me a lot of authority.
“Is that really true?”
Your Excellency listened to me and said with a truly evil smile.
“It may be possible to train officers and staff who can replace me, but you will never be able to raise someone who can replace you. Do you think someone will achieve the feat of becoming a captain at the age of 30 within the next 100 years? So, when His Majesty withdraws from the situation, he will ask you to be used by him as his descendant.”
After finishing speaking, His Excellency went and sat down at the head table right next to me.
Watching that scene and imagining such a future coming to me sent shivers down my spine for a moment, but I quickly shook my head and denied it.
Of course, will His Majesty leave me, who could be a political burden to His Majesty the Crown Prince, by his side?
According to tradition, they will give him appropriate honor and allow him to live while watching his grandchildren do tricks.
Like my father-in-law who still misses his four grandchildren and comes to see them regularly and stays for a month or two.
When I was lost in such random thoughts, staff belonging to the Chief of Staff came up to the lectern.
The announcement of strategies to intervene in the war in Perosia will soon begin.