I Became a Genius Commander at the Academy

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 members 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.

Meanwhile, 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 mercenaries from Switzerland came 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 something 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 mercenaries 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 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. “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 time 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 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 also wanted to become 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 meeting, or rather the expedition announcement 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 member of the Chief of Staff, don’t you know the size and goal of the expeditionary force? “Could you please let me 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 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.

“Hahaha, my wife and I enjoyed the wine you gave us last time when I was promoted, Director Checklin!”

“It was the highest quality product from our territory. So, you can look forward to it next time 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 time and get promoted again.

While I was looking around, I felt someone tap me from behind.

There must be only a few people higher than me 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 moment of disappointment at the fact that he had abandoned me, but even I, a 4-star, 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 Perosia…”

His Excellency Keitel raised his hand to cover my mouth.

“… I have some 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 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.

Since His Majesty was supporting me, 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 was three years younger than me, 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 something 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 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 he was dumbfounded.

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 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 time and reorganize the empire’s roads and supply system, the empire’s capabilities will become 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 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 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 me a lot of authority.

“Is that really true?”

His Excellency listened to me and said with a truly evil smile.

“It may be possible to raise 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 tell you to use you for generations to come.”

After saying that, 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.

After all, will His Majesty leave me, 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 comes to see them regularly and stays for a month or two.

When I was lost in such random thoughts, staff members from the Chief of Staff came up to the podium.

The announcement of strategies to intervene in the war in Perosia will soon begin.

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