EP.318
The five years given to the empire passed as quickly as an arrow, and many changes occurred.
Having been appointed as commander of the Faroesia-area army, which was half-militarized by the Tang Dynasty, 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 with strong military discipline, and the mbers of the local army followed eagerly, so the corps, which had been like a scarecrow, suddenly grew in dignity to the point where it could be considered one of the most elite corps of the Reich Empire.
anwhile, in Switzerland, a civil war began three years ago that was reminiscent of the clash of military leaders in the Three Kingdoms.
The one who started it was Count Ticino, and as a result, the export of rcenaries from Switzerland ca to a complete halt.
“I did it, but the Faroesia Cities Federation and Switzerland are both really shit. What do you think, Laura? no?”
Anya shrugged her shoulders at those words.
“It’s all sothing you did 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’s Peter Jaeger as an individual, and as the commander of the Reich Empire, I don’t mind playing with fire, such as instigating a civil war in another country, for the national interest of the empire.
Currently, there are no concepts such as ‘human rights’ or ‘philanthropy’ on the Europa continent, so manipulating other countries for one’s own benefit and slightly increasing disaster is considered praiseworthy.
I will not be a target of criticism for other countries except the Farosian Union and Switzerland, which are the victims.
No, I will just blindly criticize and criticize countries like François, who show 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 rcenaries from participating in the war, the Empire has not directly supported His Highness the Duke of Philolens over the past few years, but aren’t they still protecting ‘Philolence Castle’ in so way? From what I have heard, Your Majesty’s call this ti is to support and protect the Duchy of Philollens, which was ford through a marriage alliance. “My heart is filled with joy as I think about the fact that I will be heading out to battle with you for the first ti in five years.”
“The 7th Division will also accompany us on this expedition. “Please take care of Laura.”
Laura completed her term as deputy division commander of the 7th Division and was 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 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 mbers of the 7th Division and the fact that my wife was the first division commander, I was able to exceptionally beco the division commander of the Guards Division.
Unofficially, in addition to the reasons ntioned 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 also wanted to beco the commander of the 7th Division like you.”
“There will be another chance.”
“When I change positions after this war, my first priority will be the 7th Division Commander. “Captain, you think I’ll do well, right?”
“Up until now, 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 talking with the two wives, let’s enter the conference room where today’s strategy eting, or rather the expedition announcent of all general-level soldiers of the empire, is being held.
Inside the conference room, as usual today, discussions were going on 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 Lorentz? By the way, since you are a mber of the Chief of Staff, don’t you know the size and goal of the expeditionary force? “Could you please let know?”
“Commissioner Bentley, everything will be announced soon anyway. “What are you so curious about?”
“Anyway, this is a secret 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 so 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.
“Hahaha, my wife and I enjoyed the wine you gave us last ti when I was promoted, Director Checklin!”
“It was the highest quality product from our territory. So, you can look forward to it next ti I get promoted, right?”
“As a baron and brigadier general, I don’t know if I can give the future lieutenant general a satisfactory gift, but I will do my best.”
Last year, after falling short of the cutoff for promotion to brigadier general, he was depressed for a while, but since he succeeded in promotion this year, his face is always full of smiles.
As soon as he was promoted there, he took a younger girl who he said was his ideal type as his concubine, so his life must have been very happy.
I hope I make a big contribution this ti and get promoted again.
While I was looking around, I felt soone tap from behind.
There must be only a few people higher than in this position, so I looked around to see what kind of person he was, and saw that he was the Minister of Military Affairs, Kaitel.
Before I knew it, Laura and Anya had disappeared from my side and gone to their seats.
No, I guess he was running away from His Excellency’s wrath.
I felt a mont of disappointnt at the fact that he had abandoned , but even I, a 4-star, am scared of him. His Excellency, who is angry at two re wardens, is like a walking reaper.
How do I know that? When Laura and Anya ca up to Reichburg, they were each criticized by His Excellency the Minister of Military Affairs, who rembered that one part of the docunts they had submitted was wrong… I know this because they both returned ho with their souls gone.
“Loyalty! Toward Perosia…”
His Excellency Keitel raised his hand to cover my mouth.
“… I have so things I have accumulated for you. “I can’t believe they committed such an atrocity again.”
Normally, if a high-ranking person calls it an atrocity, you might think that I have committed a big problem at work, but since I was appointed 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 anti, 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.
Since His Majesty was supporting , I won’t be criticized by him for that…
His Excellency grabbed both of my shoulders and spoke in a heavy voice, expressing his resentnt and anger.
“Why was it that your father-in-law, who was three years younger than , succeeded in retiring honorably as a marshal, but I was not allowed to retire at this age?”
I reacted to those words as if I had heard sothing completely out of the blue.
“How can I stop His Excellency the Minister of Military Affairs from retiring? “There have been a lot of rumors slandering 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 he was dumbfounded.
In fact, as I said, how can I, a re captain, prevent the retirent of the Minister of Military Affairs, of whom it is no exaggeration to say that he has 6 stars?
It makes no sense in common sense.
However, last year, I wrote a letter to Your Majesty with the utmost care.
[In order for the 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 a master of supply and rear support.
If we assign competent staff under His Excellency Keitel for about 7 to 8 years to learn his insight over a long period of ti and reorganize the empire’s roads and supply system, the empire’s capabilities will beco as strong and solid as if they were standing on a rock.]
Your Majesty, who read that , He was just moved and did not accept his resignation letter.
So, I have not directly prevented His Excellency from retiring.
As I slyly slipped away, His Excellency looked angry and suddenly laughed and said,
“… You, too, will pay the price soday. 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 my great-grandson get commissioned.”
I have shared life, death and ups and downs with His Majesty Michael, and according to the traditional custom of the Saini Empire, I will probably retire with His Majesty when he retires in a few decades or so.
Your Majesty also thinks about that and is giving a lot of authority.
“Is that really true?”
His Excellency listened to and said with a truly evil smile.
“It may be possible to raise officers and staff who can replace , but you will never be able to raise soone who can replace you. Do you think soone 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 tell you to use you for generations to co.”
After saying that, His Excellency went and sat down at the head table right next to .
Watching that scene and imagining such a future coming to sent shivers down my spine for a mont, but I quickly shook my head and denied it.
After all, will His Majesty leave , who could be a political burden to His Majesty the Crown Prince, by his side?
As per tradition, they will give him a proper honor and allow him to live while watching his grandchildren do pranks.
Just like my father-in-law, who still misses his four grandchildren and cos to see them regularly and stays for a month or two.
When I was lost in such random thoughts, staff mbers from the Chief of Staff ca up to the podium.
The announcent of strategies to intervene in the war in Perosia will soon begin.
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