I Became a Genius Commander at the Academy - Chapter 104

EP.104

As the saying goes, as a person’s status rises and money increases, women’s clothes naturally follow, and now there are suddenly more beautiful women around me.

My wife, Laura, has long sparkling silver hair and red eyes that shine with intelligence, and has a cold yet cool charm; and passionate energy, with white skin, bright blue eyes, and long blonde hair that looks like she stepped out of a painting of a Russian beauty. Major Anastasia.

There’s Charlotte, a bright and kind girl who reminds me of a Korean idol celebrity, with a small height of around 150 years old, black hair, and bright black eyes.

Of course, Anastasia will not be interested in me as a person of the opposite sex, but the fact that I killed Ludvik, who killed his parents and harmed his tribe, makes me feel like a great hero.

Also, as a representative of the northern tribe to which he was naturalized, he came to me to apply to serve under me in order to secure his position in the empire and to establish a great military position under me who was friendly to him.

Charlotte is a girl who serves me according to the Empire’s orders. She is bright and friendly, and makes me feel good when I’m with her.

I don’t know why, but Major Anastasia and Laura are currently in the office of the 12th Brigade Commander.

“Now that you have finished greeting Major Kergit, please return to your quarters and rest. The brigadier general and I are both familiar with the combat power and tactics of the major and the archer cavalry unit he leads. “You must be tired from the long journey.”

“Brigadier General, you have only fought with our Northern Archer Cavalry as enemies many times, but you probably don’t know how to use it as a commander. So, I have brought you wine made especially from grapes harvested in the north. Let us drink it together and let you know how our cavalry cavalry can perform well in future operations.”

“It’s definitely important information, but didn’t the people who came with us, like Lieutenant Colonel Werner and Colonel Marco, just say hello and go to their lodgings to rest because they were tired from the long journey? So, I think it would be a good idea for Major Kergit to rest today as well.”

It’s April, so the sun is warm, but even just being around them gives me a cool feeling.

It seems that Major Anastasia and Laura are fighting because they want to gain the support of my superior as a soldier…

If it is a private matter, I will unconditionally take Laura’s side, but when it comes to public affairs, isn’t it the right leader to treat them equally?

While I was thinking that, Charlotte put three cups of warm tea on the table in front of my desk.

“As Lieutenant Colonel Laura said, as soon as I heard that Major Anastasia’s Archer Cavalry was joining our unit, I immediately looked for and read a paper analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of your unit. “I have also come up with some tactics and strategies that can be used through you.”

Laura, who thought that she had taken her side, smiled triumphantly.

“However, as Major Anastasia said, I don’t think we can ignore the Major’s experience of having fought as an archer cavalryman for a long time and even commanded it. Moreover, the major’s attitude to work proactively from the first day of his appointment is very good.”

At those words, Major Anastasia smiled brightly, as if she was happy that her enthusiasm was recognized by me.

“Thank you, Brigadier General.”

“No, I never thought that the white wolf tribe’s archers would be formed under me. It was a success because you supported our unit and headquarters accepted it. Thanks to this, I think the range of tactics I can use on the battlefield has expanded twice.”

As expected, he ordered the development of a saltpeter field in Töner, which was granted as territory, and gathered retired blacksmiths and engineers from the empire to make gunpowder by mixing sulfur, ash obtained from burning wood, and saltpeter.

Gunpowder cannot be used in this battle either, as I have been hearing for almost a year that it would be difficult to use in actual combat.

In the end, you had to fight with knights, infantry, crossbowmen, and wizards, but if archers joined in…

the range of combat methods that could be used, such as completely destroying the enemy’s line with archers and then forcing knights into the gaps, greatly expanded.

“This is the greatest compliment our Kergit family has received since defecting to the empire. “Fighting together under a strong warrior is something we have always wanted.”

“Is that so? “It feels good to hear such praise from the strong Major Anastasia, who escaped the point of Ludvik’s sword and survived in the cold North.”

“People who are close or know me call me Anya rather than Anastasia or Kergit. “Please call me Anya.”

According to her personnel information, she suffered a tragedy at the age of 17 where her father and many of her tribe members were killed by Ludvik, and at the age of 19, she led her tribe and other tribes to defect to the empire.

Although he was recognized for his achievements in leading several tribes and his status as a tribal leader, he received the benefit of being knighted and appointed as a minor territorial major.

The empire was not very friendly to outsiders or commoners, so it must have suffered a lot internally.

Since he saw me treating him favorably within the empire, he is trying even harder to build a good relationship with me for the survival and settlement of his subordinates.

“I understand, Major. “Then what are the advantages of archers?”

“Anyway, we are fast, so when we are caught up with an enemy knight, we can attack unilaterally without being caught up, and we are confident in scattering the infantry’s line.”

This was something that was often done to Töner and Ludvik in the north.

“In addition, scouts from other empires are limited to simply scouting on horseback or conducting weak surprise attacks. However, our tribe’s warriors can dismount from horses and fight in hand-to-hand combat at a similar level to knights, and can take out entire enemy armies by using hit-and-run tactics. Even if you don’t catch a fish, the enemy’s morale drops like crazy.”

At those words, Laura, who had been looking at Major Anya with disapproving eyes until recently, nodded.

Because when fighting in the north, the 24th Regiment that I command has never once fallen prey to that tactic.

If you look at the records of battles between barbarian tribes and the imperial army in the north, there are many stories of infantry battalions or regiments losing their temper and being stabbed by needles while fighting in that way, causing the formation to completely collapse.

So Major Laura Na Anya continued discussing the pros and cons of archery cavalry.

The cool and tense atmosphere that had been flowing between the three of us, or to be more precise, Major Anya and Laura, had relaxed a little.

If possible, I wish we could all get along well like this.

Anyway, all three of us were very interested in military knowledge and enjoyed talking about new topics, so several hours flew by.

“Are you inside, Brigadier Jaeger?”

“You’re inside, why did you call me?”

“Commander Francois of the Eastern Expeditionary Force has summoned all officers above major level. “Please come immediately.”

At this point, we settled down, roughly adjusted our clothes, and put on our uniforms that were hanging on hangers.

Then Charlotte naturally put away the teacups and snacks, and Major Anya came up to me and asked.

“Brigadier General Jaeger, I have just been commissioned, so there are a lot of things I don’t know about the Imperial Army. Would it be okay for you to visit me often and receive instruction when I have time?”

Up until now, only Laura had received direct instruction from me, talked to me in my private room… and had gotten sidetracked along the way and did things like that…

but in the case of the major, as she said, it wasn’t long after he was commissioned. There is bound to be a lack of knowledge about the imperial army.

So, no matter how talented you are, your understanding of the entire imperial army will be low compared to your rank.

On the battlefield, these differences could result in a huge disaster.

I feel sorry for Laura, but I think I should devote some time to her as well.

“I will teach for 1 to 2 hours after work hours, one to two days a week. In addition, since there are still a few months left until you go on duty, make sure you continue to study with the notes and textbooks I compiled at the Staff College.”

When Major Anya heard that, he looked disappointed in the fact that he had to study from books even if he became an active-duty officer.

Laura looked at me with a smile, suddenly feeling much better for some reason.

I guess it’s good that he wasted less time with me than he thought.

“Then hurry up and go. After the strategy meeting hosted by the commander, please read through the first section of the book before going to work tomorrow. “I’ll ask tomorrow.”

For a moment, I spoke like I did when I was a professor at the General Staff College, but that’s not all. It’s for the major.

Then, as we all hurriedly started to head to the conference room, Charlotte gently grabbed my collar and said,

I can help you with the brigade’s chores. So, if you need anything, please let me know anytime, Brigadier General.

Could it be because the Charlotte who said that was 8 years younger than me and also happened to be short, in her mid-150s?

Since she seemed like a younger sister to me, I answered in a kind voice, as if I were encouraging young girls.

okay? Then, please ask more often from now on.

Yes, please leave it to me. Brigadier General.

**

Conference room of Francois’s Eastern Expeditionary Force headquarters building.

When I entered this place, many generals, including myself, and other officers who had become like extras under the pressure of the stars sat in seats appropriate for their respective ranks.

When everyone was talking about the future expedition.

The door opened and a man was seen coming in dressed in imperial armor even though he had come for a meeting.

Judging by the four stars on the rank insignia on his armor, this person appears to be a commander.

If you are a person who has achieved 4 stars in the Imperial Army, you are not an incompetent person, so you may not be someone like Mr. Mojeon Guryeom-ya, who was called the Dark Independence Army…

“I am Captain Heinz von Patton, commander of Francois’s Eastern Expeditionary Force.”

For some reason, when I heard the name Patton, I felt like I could guess his personality.

He is very capable, but unlike other generals, he is very… very.

“The explanation of this operation will be handled by Brigadier General Yeager, but before he begins, I will tell you the combat doctrine of our expeditionary force.”

At those words, the eyes and ears of all generals and officers turned towards Captain Patton.

“As fast as possible maneuver, as accurate supply as possible, and as aggressive combat and tactics as possible. Just like the barbarians of the north, like white wolves, they move quickly to the eastern part of the Francois Republic and bite!”

It seems that the commander who is best suited to the key points of the operation I proposed, rapid movement and active invasion of enemy territory, has arrived.

I am truly going to experience the most intense battle of my officer life here.

So, I gave an explanation of the operation in front of everyone that was a little more detailed than the explanation I gave to Minister of Military Affairs Moritz.

Three months later, we advanced into the Francois Republic in earnest.

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