King's Landing in France

Chapter 271 Berthier Demands Clear Rewards and Punishments
An Ning finally arrived at Babi Village.

Then he was shocked.

What about the enemy?
What about the [-] single Austrians in Babi Village?
What about people?

Seeing the general's flag approaching, the commanders of the three brigades defending Babi village dared not neglect, and rode over immediately.

The old black Dumas walked in the front, and Kleber and Moreau were left and right.

An Ning came up and asked, "Where are the Austrians? Why do I only see dead bodies?"

Kleiber: "We routed the Austrians."

An Ning stared at Kleber: "What did you do?"

Kleber pointed to the old Dumas next to him: "No, no, this is the commander. I didn't do it. I just made a small contribution."

An Ning turned her head to look at Dumas's black face: "So writers know how to fight?"

The last time An Ning saw old Dumas, he was busy with other things, so he continued to work after saying hello, so he didn't have a chance to clarify this misunderstanding.

This time the old Dumas seized the opportunity: "I am not a writer, Your Excellency General, why do you always call me a writer?"

An Ning was stunned for a moment, and then he finally realized that he might have made a mistake, this one should be the one older than Alexandre Dumas.

He smiled awkwardly: "Hahaha, I did make a mistake, so I can only wish your son a great writer."

An Ning immediately brought this topic to the past: "So you defeated 2 people in Austria with three brigades?"

"Yes." Old Dumas nodded, "It's not my credit. I used military common sense to think that troops that couldn't even move in line couldn't attack, they could only defend. When I saw Kleber attack , I thought something bad was going to happen."

Just as Kleber was about to speak, Moreau said, "Your Excellency, the army composed of free citizens is indeed not the same as the army of the kingdom!"

An Ning thought that was for sure. In the game Europa Universalis, France's own philosophy has a 0.33 army morale bonus. After transforming into a revolutionary law, the morale will be increased by 2%. The morale is as high as Zentraedi, and it also increases [-]% morale recovery.

After realizing that she was distracted, An Ning quickly pulled herself out of her thoughts.

An Ning: "You guys have done a great job, comparable to Napoleon's victory at Sedan Fortress! Especially you, Kleber, I am very satisfied. Now we are short of generals. With this victory, I will definitely promote you to brigadier general No one will comment."

Kleber looked at Dumas Sr. and Moreau.

An Ning hurriedly added: "They are also promoted! All three of you are brigadier generals!"

Kleber nodded immediately: "I wish I could. I originally volunteered to join the army to help build the fortress. By accident, I became commanding the army, but I feel... I seem to be quite good at it."

An Ning thought that of course you are good at it, you are Kleber.

"Let's put aside the matter of rewards for meritorious deeds. Now we need to take advantage of the victory and pursue it. Can your brigade still fight?" An Ning asked.

Now he has all newly formed troops in his hands. Although there are a lot of them, they have no war experience and no training. It will be much better to have three brigades who have experienced war experience as the backbone.

Kleber patted his chest: "The morale of the troops is high, and I also heard that you are coming. If you don't let them continue to attack with you, they will mutiny."

Old Dumas also nodded: "Yes, the loss is not too big, we can continue to fight."

An Ning: "That's great, you guys just keep up, the marching ranks are arranged at..."

An Ning frowned. In the past, things like marching ranks and logistics were all left to Berthier. His Excellency the General was just a hands-off shopkeeper.

Berthier is still acting as the acting commander-in-chief now, and these things can only be done by An Ning and the instructors from the Paris Military Academy Mao, not ordinary big heads.

A deep understanding of the importance of Berthier, Napoleon defeated in Waterloo might lose Berthier.

An Ning: "Let's talk about the marching ranks. Tonight, you will be appointed to arrange them. Now let's reward you who won the battle first. Come on, logistics officer! Come, serve good wine and meat. This is an army that won a big victory!"

**
An Ning placed the headquarters in Babi Village, and then sent a fast horse to bring Berthier back.

In the middle of the night, An Ning was writing a good news to Paris, when Julian knocked on the door and said, "Berthier is here."

"Let him in." An Ning put down her pen and looked up at the door.

Berthier entered the room nervously.

"Your Excellency..." He started, but couldn't continue.

An Ning: "Justify, I waited so late to hear your justification."

Berthier pursed his lips and remained silent.

An Ning: "If you don't make an excuse, I'm going to speak."

He stood up and came to Berthier: "Your biggest problem is that you are too conformist. The battlefield is changing, and no principle is its biggest principle. Every plan will inevitably go out of shape when it starts to be implemented. ?
"A commander must be good at seizing fleeting opportunities on the battlefield, and must have keen insight and intuition. Napoleon was particularly good at this, so he just won a great victory."

Berthier: "Your Excellency, you are right."

"You don't have an opinion?" An Ning asked, "If you have an opinion at a time like this, you should speak up and express your feelings directly."

Berthier: "I have no objection."

"Whether you dare not have an opinion or have no opinion, make it clear."

Berthier: "No objection, you're right, I'm going to leave the army and go home, and use the money I saved to buy a vineyard..."

An Ning: "What are you talking about, Berthier!"

Berthier was stunned: "Huh?"

Then he trembled: "Could it be... you want to send me to the guillotine?"

An Ning was even more surprised: "Guillotine? Why is there a guillotine?"

Berthier: "Oh yes, the army usually kills with a stick..."

"No, no, no, don't worry, just don't worry!" Although An Ning said don't worry, she was in a hurry, "There is no guillotine, and there is no death with a staff. You realize your mistake, then come back and continue to serve as a staff officer. Chief, my Chief of Staff."

Just kidding, there is still a desk full of paperwork waiting for you to deal with.

I dealt with it by myself for two days, and I was exhausted.

Berthier looked astonished: "What? Is that...?"

"Why do you object? Making a special case like this is not conducive to maintaining the military discipline of the troops, right? It should be rewarded and punished, right?"

Berthier: "Exactly."

An Ning was speechless, just now this guy thought he was about to go to the guillotine, he was shaking like that, and now he is emphasizing that rewards and punishments should be clearly defined, and you are the only one who has too much to do.

At this moment, An Ning had an excellent idea.

He snapped his fingers.

Then Julian came in.

An Ning: "No, I didn't call you, where is Fanny?"

"Call me?" Fanny poked her head in from the door, and it seemed that she had just pushed Julian in.

"Yes, call you, do you have any more maid outfits?"

"Of course, it is the servant's duty to keep it clean and tidy."

"What kind of obligation, don't say such things... as long as you have it, that one will come over."

Fanny: "What are you crazy about?"

"My chief of staff, Berthier, believes that there should be clear rewards and punishments, and a person who makes mistakes can't be allowed to continue to be the chief of staff without paying any price. So I decided to severely punish his mistakes and punish him to wear a maid outfit tomorrow. Finish the work of the staff."

Berthier gasped.

An Ning looked at his expression, but became even more energetic: "Why are you smoking the air-conditioner? There are clear rewards and punishments. You suggested it. Fanny, take him down to change clothes!"

(End of this chapter)