Chapter 271 Berthier demands clear rewards and punishments
An Ning finally arrived at Babi Village.
Then he was shocked.
Where are the enemies?
Where are the promised 20,000 lonely Austrians in Babi Village?
Where are people?
Seeing the general's flag approaching, the commanders of the three brigades defending Babi Village did not dare to neglect and immediately rode over.
Walking in the front was the black old Dumas, with Kléber and Moreau on the left and right.
An Ning came up and asked: "Where are the Austrians? Why do I only see corpses?"
Kleber: "We defeated 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. It was not me who did it. I just made a small contribution."
An Ning turned to look at Dumas Lao's dark face: "So writers actually know how to fight?"
The last time An Ning saw Dumas Lao, he was busy with other things. He said hello and continued working, so he had no chance to clarify the misunderstanding.
This time Dumas seized the opportunity: "I am not a writer, 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 should be someone older than Alexandre Dumas.
He smiled awkwardly: "Hahaha, I was indeed wrong, so I can only wish your son to become a great writer."
An Ning immediately brought up the topic: "So you used three brigades to defeat 20,000 Austrians?"
"Yes." Old Dumas nodded, "Actually, it's not my fault. I originally followed military common sense and believed that troops who are not even in line cannot attack and can only defend. When I saw Kleber attacking
, I thought something bad was going to happen."
Kleber was about to speak when Moreau interrupted and said: "Your Excellency General, the army composed of free citizens is indeed not the same thing as the kingdom's army!"
An Ning thought to herself, that's for sure. In the game Europa Universalis, France's own concept has a 0.33 army morale bonus. After transforming into a reform method, the morale will be increased by 10%. The morale is as high as that of the Zentraedi, and it also increases the morale of the army.
2% morale recovery.
After realizing that she was distracted, An Ning quickly pulled herself out of her thoughts.
An Ning: "You guys did a great job, comparable to Napoleon's victory at Sedan Fortress! Especially you Kleber, I'm very satisfied. Now we are short of generals. With this victory, I will definitely promote you to brigadier general."
No one will have any objections."
Kleber looked at Dumas and Moreau.
An Ning quickly added: "They are also promoted! All three of you are brigadier generals!"
Kleber nodded immediately: "It's a blessing. I originally joined the army to help build the fortress, but by accident, I ended up commanding the army, but I feel... I seem to be quite good at it."
An Ning thought to herself that of course you are good at it, you are Kleibel.
"Let's put aside the matter of rewards based on merit. Now we need to pursue the victory. Can your brigade still fight?" An Ning asked.
Now he has newly formed troops in his hands. Although they are very large in number, they have no war experience or training. The situation will be much better if there are three brigades that have experienced war as the backbone.
Kleber patted his chest: "The morale of the troops is high, and they have heard that you are coming. If you don't let them follow you and continue the attack, they will mutiny."
Dumas also nodded: "Yes, the loss is not too big, we can continue to fight."
An Ning: "That's great, just follow me. The marching queue is arranged at..."
An Ning frowned. In the past, things like marching troops, logistics, etc. were all left to Berthier. The General was just a hands-off shopkeeper.
Now that Berthier is still acting as the acting commander-in-chief, An Ning can only do these things with the instructors from the Military Academy in Paris, and they are not ordinary big heads.
Deeply understanding the importance of Berthier, Napoleon defeated Berthier at Waterloo and probably lost one hand.
An Ning: "Let's talk about the marching queue. We have arranged it for you tonight. Now let's reward you who have won the battle. Come here, logistics officer! Come, serve us with good wine and meat. This is the army that has won a great victory!"
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An Ning placed his headquarters in Babi Village, and then sent a fast horse to retrieve Berthier.
In the middle of the night, An Ning was handwriting a good news to Paris when Julian knocked on the door and came in and said: "Bertier has arrived."
"Let him come in." An Ning said, putting down the pen and looking up at the door.
Berthier entered the room with an uneasy look on his face.
"Your Excellency..." he started, but then failed to continue.
An Ning: "Excuse me. I waited until this late to hear your excuse."
Berthier pursed his lips and said nothing.
An Ning: "If you don't defend yourself, I will."
He stood up and came to Berthier: "Your biggest problem is that you follow the rules too much. The battlefield is changing, and the lack of principles is its biggest principle. Every plan will inevitably go out of shape when it starts to be implemented. Understand
?
"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 achieved a great victory."
Berthier: "Your Excellency, you are right."
"You have no objection?" An Ning asked, "If you have an opinion at this time, you should speak out and speak your mind."
Berthier: "I have no objection."
"If you don't dare to have an opinion or if you have no opinion, please make it clear."
Berthier: "No objection. You are right. I am going to return home from the army and use the money I saved to buy a vineyard..."
An Ning: "What are you talking about, Berthier!"
Berthier was stunned: "Ah?"
Then he trembled: "Are you going to send me to the guillotine?"
An Ning was even more surprised: "Guillotine? What's the matter with the guillotine?"
Berthier: "Oh, yes, the army usually kills with a stick..."
"No, no, no, don't be anxious, don't be anxious first!" Although An Ning said don't be anxious, in fact he was anxious, "There is no guillotine, and there is no cane. If you realize your mistake, then come back and continue to serve as a staff officer.
Commander, my chief of staff."
Just kidding, there is a desk full of paperwork waiting for you to deal with.
I've been dealing with it by myself for two days, and I'm almost exhausted.
Berthier looked stunned: "What? Just... like this?"
"Why do you object? Is it not conducive to maintaining military discipline in the army to make special exceptions like this? Is it right to make rewards and punishments clear?"
Berthier: "That's right."
An Ning was speechless. Just now, this guy thought he was going to the guillotine and was shaking like that. Now he is stressing that rewards and punishments should be clearly defined. You are the only one who has more to do.
At this time, An Ning had a great 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 outside the door. It seemed that she had just pushed Julian in.
"Yes, let me tell you, do you have any more maid uniforms?"
"Of course, it is a servant's duty to keep things clean and tidy."
"What kind of obligation? Don't say such things... Just have it, come here."
Fanny: "Why are you so crazy?"
"My chief of staff, Berthier, believes that rewards and punishments should be clear. A person who has made a mistake cannot be allowed to continue to be chief of staff without paying any price. So I decided to severely punish his mistake and punish him to wear a maid outfit tomorrow.
Complete the staff's work."
Berthier gasped.
An Ning looked at his expression and became even more enthusiastic: "Why are you pumping air-conditioning? There are clear rewards and punishments. You suggested it. Fanny, take him down to change clothes!"