"If you can complete the mission well, you will definitely have a place as Marshal of the Empire!"
After hearing the promise of the "Marshal of the Empire" from Jérôme Bonaparte, Louis Feldbaugh threw away the last hesitation in his heart.
For a general in the middle ranks of the empire like Louis Feldbaugh, being an imperial marshal was undoubtedly the only goal he strived for in his life.
Regardless of the fact that the Marshal of the Second Empire was much weaker than the First Empire in terms of gold content, it was also an existence that most generals were daunted by. Many generals could only serve as division-level generals throughout their lives (called major generals after the restructuring, but more
The general would like to call him a division-level general) and sit in the position until he retires.
Only a few lucky ones can take advantage of foreign wars to step up to the rank of Marshal of the Empire.
(Saint Arnaud became a marshal by virtue of joining the Crimean Army through the Dragon's Merit, and Pelissier won the Crimean War.
Canrobert and Bosquet were able to become marshals later, also relying on the bonuses from the Crimean War.)
The emperor's willingness to motivate him as "Marshal of the Empire" also proved that he valued him.
Of course, even if the emperor did not use "Marshal of the Empire", this position that was enough to make all generals lose their minds hung on Louis Feldbub.
The emperor's regard for him alone was enough to make Louis Feldbaugh determined to follow the emperor's footsteps.
Louis Feldbou once again assured Jérôme Bonaparte that he would carry out the tasks entrusted to him by the emperor with flying colors.
In order to show his support for Jérôme Bonaparte and the military reforms of the General Staff, Louis Feldbou took the initiative to ask Jérôme Bonaparte if he could send some of the General Staff staff to Senegal in person.
Guide Senegal's colonial army to build a new tactical system.
"Aren't you afraid that those general staff officers will come to your territory and point fingers, making your soldiers unhappy?" Jérôme Bonaparte said to Louis Feldbe half-jokingly.
There is a certain amount of conflict between the General Staff Headquarters staff and the grassroots officers of the military region because of their different philosophies.
According to Jérôme Bonaparte’s understanding, every junior officer who was transferred from the General Staff to a company to serve as a company commander, or to serve as a battalion-level chief of staff, after being transferred to the grassroots level, worked more or less with the military region.
There was some conflict among the officers.
In the eyes of the general staff officer who was delegated to the grassroots level, his colleagues and subordinates were simply a group of social scum and unreasonable bastards.
In the early stages of being assigned to a company as a company commander, every staff officer will inevitably recommend that the general staff order all existing officers and soldiers to retire and select a new group of soldiers and officers to add to the company.
Some even suggested that the General Staff should use regiments and brigades as units to eliminate unqualified soldiers on a large scale to ensure the combat effectiveness of the French army.
Of course, all these messages were dismissed by Chief of General Staff Niel.
Niel, who has worked his way up from the grassroots level to the Chief of General Staff, is very aware of the psychology of those "cadet soldiers" who enter the General Staff Headquarters just after graduating from the academy and are then dispatched to the company.
Such officers still retain the childishness of their student days, and sometimes their remarks cannot be used as a reference.
For those grassroots officers who have worked hard at the grassroots level, the "proud sons of heaven" from the General Staff are also a group of impersonal machines.
Not only did they not eat, drink or go whoring like ordinary officers (gambling was strictly prohibited), but they also required junior officers to strictly abide by French military regulations and instructions.
Every company assigned to the "Proud of the Emperor" has experienced a period of "unspeakable hardship".
Therefore, many lower-level officers jumped up the ranks and reported to the higher-ups, hoping that the "grandpa" at the higher-ups could use their magical powers to transfer all the "proud sons of the emperor" away.
However, such reports only reached the regiment level and were suppressed by the regiment-level generals.
They also know that these "student soldiers" are too serious in some aspects, but it is precisely this "realistic" mentality that they value.
These "cadet soldiers" who were decentralized by the General Staff are like catfish, constantly stirring up a dye vat of stagnant water, forcing other "fish" in the dye vat to follow them, thus ensuring that the army is always full of vitality.
Of course, such a relationship is still controllable in France.
In the vast colonies outside the homeland, the governor enjoys dual local financial and military powers. It can be said that he is the emperor behind closed doors.
Considering that after entering the colony, the native "catfish" often have certain conflicts with the local garrison.
The General Staff gave up its plan to dispatch "catfish" to the vast colonies, and only dispatched staff officers to semi-localized areas like Algiers.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured!" Louis Feldbou naturally understood that Jerome Bonaparte was thinking about him, and he quickly responded to Jerome Bonaparte, "I and all the officers and soldiers of Senegal
, the General Staff Headquarters are very welcome to visit and give guidance!”
"Since you are confident that conflict will be avoided, then you should take the time to go to the General Staff Headquarters to discuss it with Niel!
Let’s see how many people need to be sent to Senegal!” Jérôme Bonaparte decided immediately.
After the reform of the General Staff, Jérôme Bonaparte decided to leave the telegraph issue to be discussed in the coming days.
After all, the purpose of Jérôme Bonaparte's trip was to go on a safari, so he could talk about work during the safari.
If the discussion continues, then they will stop thinking about the safari.
Furthermore, regarding the telegraph issue, it is obviously not enough for Jérôme Bonaparte and Louis Feldbou to deal with it alone.
Jerome Bonaparte needed to wait for the arrival of another guest, who was an important person in Jerome Bonaparte's telegraph plan.
"General Feldboo, let us forget about the worries at work and enjoy the safari in the next time!"
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In the next period of time, Jerome Bonaparte stopped talking to Louis Feldbub about anything related to work. The two of them walked in the forest on the outskirts while hunting and chatting about daily life.
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This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! It was not until the fiery red sunset spread evenly over the earth that Jerome Bonaparte and Louis Feldbourg stopped.
Standing on the slope and looking at the sky in the distance that looked like it had been burned by flames, Jérôme Bonaparte couldn't help but sigh, "It's so beautiful!"
Louis Feldbaugh also made a sound of approval, "It is indeed very beautiful!"
After admiring the sunset, Jérôme Bonaparte decided to leave the forest and return to the Palace of Fontainebleau while the sky was still dark.
The crowd followed Jerome Bonaparte towards the direction leaving the forest.
Since the Jérôme Bonaparte Safari Area was always on the edge of the forest, it only took everyone less than half an hour to get out of the forest.
Immediately afterwards, it took everyone more than 10 minutes to find the carriage they came in.
When the last ray of light disappeared, the sky was shrouded in a black curtain. Under the deep and gloomy sky, Jerome Bonaparte boarded the carriage returning to the Palace of Fontainebleau.
After Jérôme Bonaparte got on the carriage, Louis Feldeb and others got on the carriage in which they came. The cavalry escorting the emperor held high torches to guard Jerome Bonaparte's carriage.
On both sides, the path forward for Jérôme Bonaparte.
After driving on a gravel road for nearly 20 minutes, the carriage finally arrived at the main entrance of the Fontainebleau Palace.
At this moment, Colonel Burbaski, the emperor's adjutant, together with a group of office secretaries, staff officers, and attendants from the Palace of Fontainebleau, were all standing on the last step of the horseshoe-shaped staircase, waiting for Jerome Bonaparte's return.
When an orange light appeared directly in front of the palace, Bourbaski understood that Jerome Bonaparte's carriage had returned.
Everyone adjusted their state and tried to welcome the imperial monarch with a full attitude.
Soon, the carriage passed through the cross avenue in front of the palace and stopped directly in front of the horseshoe-shaped staircase.
Burbasky trotted to Jerome Bonaparte's car and thoughtfully opened the door for Jerome Bonaparte.
Looking at the adjutant who opened the car door for him, Jérôme Bonaparte suddenly thought of his father, Prince Montfort.
"Bourbasky!" Jerome Bonaparte immediately asked Bourbasky, "Has my father arrived at the Palace of Fontainebleau?"
"Your Majesty, His Excellency the Prince arrived at the Palace of Fontainebleau at noon today!" Burbaski responded to Jerome Bonaparte.
"Now that he has arrived at Fontainebleau, why don't you come and tell me!" Jerome Bonaparte said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Upon hearing this, Burbaski quickly defended himself and said, "Your Majesty, I didn't mean not to inform you!
It’s because His Highness the Prince specifically asked you not to alarm you before taking a rest!”
"Okay! I understand!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded and replied to Burbaski.
Accompanied by Bourbasky and others, Jérôme Bonaparte entered the Palace of Fontainebleau.
Subsequently, Jérôme Bonaparte issued an order to André von Becciux to pacify General Louis Feldbou.
"General Feldbou, I'm very sorry! I still have some unfinished business, so I can't have dinner with you!" Jérôme Bonaparte apologized to Louis Feldbou.
"Your Majesty, it's me who should be sorry! My sudden visit disturbed your daily work!"
Louis Feldbou responded understandingly to Jérôme Bonaparte.
Later, Jérôme Bonaparte once again told Becciu to make arrangements for Louis Feldbou's food, clothing, housing and transportation at the Palace of Fontainebleau.
After watching Louis Feldbe leave, Jérôme Bonaparte said to Bourbasski, "Which room is Prince Montfort in? Take me there quickly!"
