I Became a Genius Commander at the Academy Chapter 129

EP.129

Barracks exclusively for Brigadier General Jaeger.

If things were as they were, our 12th Brigade would have to remain in Francois and wait idly until replacement soldiers arrive.

His Majesty the Emperor issued an imperial edict ordering us to come straight to the imperial capital, so the 12th Brigade, like other units remaining in François.

It was no longer possible to enjoy the wild feast until the replacement soldiers 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, hehe, is this real?”

“This guy has not yet sobered up from the alcohol that the brigadier general drank yesterday. “Why would you pull my cheek?”

“That’s because it feels like a dream to be able to participate in His Majesty’s consolation banquet with the 12th Brigade alone, even though it is a brief one.”

The fact that everyone, from a private to a brigade commander, could participate in a banquet hosted by His Majesty the Emperor made all of us so happy.

Moreover, during this process, His Majesty the Emperor implicitly gave them the right to enter the castle and march armed.

Although it may not be a triumphal ceremony, all soldiers in our brigade have achieved a life achievement that they can brag about until just before their deaths.

In addition, it is said that the emperor will personally hold a banquet to congratulate the soldiers of our brigade, so from the lowest soldiers to the top, the rewards will be generous and overflowing.

That’s why he’s smiling like that even if his vacation is delayed by a month or two.

“Brigadier General, Brigadier General.”

I turned my head toward the voice calling me, and Major Anya was there.

“Ah, Major. “What’s going on?”

When I asked that, Anya came up to me in a very happy yet nervous manner and asked.

“Is it really okay for our archers to stand at the front when they march through the city? “It is said that our white wolves and archers defected from the north and officially became citizens of the empire…” It

is completely understandable that she is cautious like this.

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, he received a knighthood and the authority to command the tribe’s warriors and people as a territorial major.

No, I haven’t actually seen it in person, but it’s clear what kind of perspective Major has been receiving within the Imperial Army and the Empire.

I said within our brigade that immediately after she arrived, anyone caught discriminating against Northerners would be court-martialed.

There was no one who directly discriminated against her or the Northerners or looked at them negatively.

The imperial army is originally a minority, but there are officers and soldiers from various planets, so there are almost no idiots who directly discriminate against them.

It was reported that there were idiots whose only pride in life was that they were born as nobles or citizens of the empire, so they gossiped or made fun of the cavalry cavalry made up of northerners.

Since I’ve been through this for almost two years, it’s worth asking if I can stand at the front of the downtown parade where she stands out.

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 from a commoner background.

Because I am discriminated against because I am a commoner, and Anya is looked down on because she is from the North.

A good way to win 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 need to properly show them that even if others ignore you, I will not forget your achievements and dedication.

Then, let’s take this opportunity to do just that to gain the favor of Major Anya and the Northerners.

By doing this, Anyastasia Kergit and the Northern Archers will sacrifice their lives for me in other battlefields.

“No, Major, do you know that?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Now that I am the youngest brigadier general, I am being called a crazy person who broke convention, but in the past, I was also a commoner and an orphan, so I was really discriminated against. “When I was in my 4th year at the academy, a 3rd year noble junior asked me what commoners eat and even made fun of me. This 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.

“Oh, 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. “Because you fought and defeated Ludvik, our archenemy, on the battlefield.”

“I see. That’s the correct answer. As I became a better commander than the people who laughed at me, I suddenly became someone everyone admired. “Let me tell you a funny story. When I was attending the academy, the sons of knights, barons, viscounts, counts, and marquises, who did not even pay attention to me, waited in line to form 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.

Since he had rented out the most popular bar in the capital of the empire, he secretly sent a proposal for the two of us to hang out together.

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 claiming 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 as 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.

From that point on, 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 it won’t be a big problem if you take a quick look at it. Please read it.”

“all right.”

Anastasia then read the documents one by one, with a surprised expression on her face and muttering in a low, whisper-like voice.

“Alexey promoted to corporal sergeant. Select Sergeant Vladimir’s promotion to Warrant Officer or recommendation for the Officers’ Academy course. Danil’s promotion to second lieutenant and reward…”

As I read the names of the 14 archers, Major Anya must have been as moved as I expected.

When my voice started to become more and more like I was going to cry, I handed over Major Anya’s letter of recommendation that I had selected from the documents.

Major Anya began to read in a voice that almost made her cry.

“Major Anastasia Kergit. It is clear that without her, the Battle of Hattin Forest would have resulted in defeat. I hope 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 very large. So, I thought it would be helpful if I asked for a reward like this, so I asked for it myself.”

I heard the story, and compared to the number of people brought by the northern people, the territory granted by His Majesty the Emperor was small.

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.

Perhaps 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 to say the most necessary thing 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.”

 

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