Jero Bonaparte’s rebuttal left Minister Vayan montarily unsure how to respond.
If he denies that Britain’s firing squad tactics are on par with France’s current tactical system, Vayan would have to deny the Russian Imperial Army’s value.
In that case, the value of the Crian War would be greatly diminished.
If he admits Britain’s firing squad is on par with France’s current tactical system, the value of the Russian Empire indeed rises, but the French Imperial Army’s value would decrease.
This would be tantamount to denying all of France’s efforts over the past decades.
Thus, Minister Vayan finds himself in a dilemma.
Ultimately, if it weren’t for His Majesty the Emperor himself denying the value of the "Crian War" he’s so proud of, General Vayan would have been invincible.
The only person in this world who can deny the Crian War is Emperor Jero Bonaparte himself.
Because the French Army, under his leadership, easily defeated the Russian Army, forcing them to sign a series of unequal treaties.
Not only Vayan, but even Nier didn’t expect that His Majesty the Emperor would make such a "sacrifice" in order to implent military reform, making it nearly impossible for Vayan to obstruct military reform.
"Minister Vayan, do you have anything to say?" Jero Bonaparte’s calm tone reached Minister Vayan’s ears.
Minister Vayan displayed a bitter smile and replied to Jero Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, if you insist on demanding military reform, what else can I do but support!"
"From your words, you still don’t actually agree with this tactical reform!" Jero Bonaparte said to Minister Vayan.
"I don’t think this kind of reform will enhance our military’s combat effectiveness!!" Minister Vayan stubbornly responded to Jero Bonaparte, "The army is too dispersed, which is not conducive to command!"
"Minister Vayan, you must have enough confidence in our officers!
We, the French, have the best officers in the world!" Jero Bonaparte declared confidently to Minister Vayan.
Minister Vayan’s face remained full of disbelief, feeling that Jero Bonaparte was overly optimistic about the French officers’ autonomy.
Seeing he couldn’t persuade Minister Vayan with words, Jero Bonaparte decided to take a step back, "Minister Vayan, since neither of us can convince the other, let war be the test!"
"War?" Minister Vayan paused, recalling that France seed not to be engaged in any war.
Even the Algeria Outer Province has entered a peaceful developnt phase due to Jero Bonaparte’s general amnesty.
"I have already planned to conduct a special military operation against the Kingdom of Morocco early next year. The relevant plans and tactical arrangents are still in the confidential stage, so I did not have Nier report to the Ministry of War!" Jero Bonaparte explained to Minister Vayan.
In Minister Vayan’s incredulous gaze, Nier showed a remorseful smile.
Despite Minister Vayan’s slight displeasure at Jero Bonaparte secretly preparing war plans without informing him as Minister of War, he tried to speak calmly to Jero Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, shouldn’t we consider the Kingdom of Britain behind the Kingdom of Morocco!"
"Intelligence indicates that India, under British control, is preparing for a large-scale disruption!" Jero Bonaparte said calmly to Minister Vayan.
Minister Vayan’s face displayed a look of shock, astonished at how deep His Majesty the Emperor’s intelligence network had penetrated into India. Marcel Yale is truly terrifying!
Thinking of this, Minister Vayan couldn’t help but feel apprehensive towards the figure lurking in the shadows.
(Marcel Yale: I’m not, I didn’t!)
"Your Majesty, since that’s the case, why not give those Indians so support!" Minister Vayan couldn’t help but suggest to Jero Bonaparte.
"Minister Vayan, you really dare to think!" Jero Bonaparte teased Minister Vayan, "Do you know that if those Englishn find out about our actions, the reconciliation atmosphere we worked so hard to create will imdiately turn to conflict!"
Minister Vayan awkwardly responded to Jero Bonaparte, "It’s my lack of consideration!"
"Once a rebellion occurs in India, Britain will find it difficult to manage other places’ safety!
They must go all out to suppress those Indians trying to escape their control!
In that case, our opportunity arises!" Jero Bonaparte responded to Vayan, "At that ti, I will have the Kingdom of Spain join us in taking action against the Kingdom of Morocco!"
"Your Majesty, why do we need to act together with Morocco!" Minister Vayan asked Jero Bonaparte, confused.
"Because we cannot completely annex the Kingdom of Morocco. We must bring in the Kingdom of Spain, which shares our interests, to fully occupy the Kingdom of Morocco!" Jero Bonaparte explained to General Vayan, "Also, this military action must be swift!
If we cannot achieve a quick victory in a short ti, the Kingdom of Britain will definitely choose to intervene!
By then, we will have to leave in a hurry!"
"Since this war is so crucial, we should refrain from implenting a new tactical system!
Just continue using the original tactical system, wouldn’t that suffice?" Minister Vayan replied to Jero Bonaparte.
"That won’t do!" Jero Bonaparte shook his head firmly at Minister Vayan, saying, "An appropriate tactical system is far more important than occupying a piece of land; war will beco the best way to test the army’s tactics!
Minister Vayan, I can agree not to promote the new tactics in the French Mainland for now!
We will use the army in Algeria as experintal subjects to test whether the new tactics can surpass the ones we are currently implenting!"
"Good!" Since Emperor Jero Bonaparte made the principle, Minister Vayan nodded in agreent to Jero Bonaparte, "If the new tactical system truly surpasses the tactics we are currently implenting, I will personally apologize to you and Chief of Staff Nier!"
"There’s no need to apologize!" Jero Bonaparte shook his head, saying, "By then, just invite myself and Nier each for a feast! What do you think, Nier?"
Jero Bonaparte turned his gaze to Nier, who responded promptly, "Your Majesty, I have no objections!"
"Being able to invite a great monarch and an excellent commander, it’s my honor!" Minister Vayan also responded half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"By the way, Minister Vayan! The matter of collectively re-equipping the Algerian army still requires your oversight!" Jero Bonaparte reminded Minister Vayan, "I don’t want to see our soldiers not having received the new rifles when starting military operations!"
"Your Majesty, please rest assured!" Minister Vayan assured Jero Bonaparte, "I will definitely have the soldiers of the Foreign Legion fully equipped with new rifles within two months!"
Then, Chief of Staff Nier inford Jero Bonaparte about the wager he and Minister Vayan made.
"Minister Vayan, are you preparing to test the performance of the Mauser Rifles on behalf of the Algerian soldiers?" Jero Bonaparte asked Minister Vayan, with a hint of confusion.
"Your Majesty, I believe that France still needs the heavy cavalry!" Minister Vayan said to Jero Bonaparte, "That is why I made this wager with Nier!"
"Minister Vayan, I can guarantee that regardless of whether your cuirass can withstand the rifle, you will face defeat!" Jero Bonaparte said confidently to Vayan.
Vayan paused for a mont, then inquired Jero Bonaparte about the reason.
"Since you have already made the wager, you will know once the experint starts!" Jero Bonaparte said mysteriously to Minister Vayan, "By the way, when does your wager begin?"
"Your Majesty, three days later!" Minister Vayan responded to Jero Bonaparte.
"Very well! I happen to be free three days later! Where do you plan to conduct the experint?" Jero Bonaparte proceeded to ask.
"Well... it hasn’t been decided yet!" Minister Vayan replied to Jero Bonaparte.
"In that case, why not carry out the experint at the North Industrial Group’s shooting range?" Jero Bonaparte suggested to Minister Vayan.
"This..." Minister Vayan pondered for a few seconds before looking at Nier, "I have no objections! What do you think, Chief of Staff Nier?"
"I have none either!" Naturally, Nier wouldn’t have any objections.
"It’s decided then!"
The debate between the Minister of War and the Chief of Staff was temporarily settled under Jero Bonaparte’s diation.
...
Ti quickly passed, and three days later, Minister Vayan arrived at the Paris Northern Industrial Group, equipped with his armor, said to be capable of blocking the Mauser Rifles.
When General Vayan and the crimson-faced Cuirassiers arrived at the shooting range, Nier and Jero Bonaparte had already been waiting there for so ti.
"Minister Vayan, you finally arrived!" Jero Bonaparte watched Vayan with a smile, then glanced at the Cuirassier behind Vayan, "He’s wearing the specially made cuirass, right?"
"Correct!" Minister Vayan replied to Jero Bonaparte, "It’s the cuirass I hurriedly made in three days!"
"Have him take it off now! Wearing it must be quite tiring!" Jero Bonaparte said to Minister Vayan.
Minister Vayan turned and ordered the Cuirassier to remove the special cuirass. Upon hearing this, the Cuirassier, relieved, hurriedly took off the cuirass and then gasped heavily.
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