Chapter 603： Arrangements before departure

After reading the merits and honors that should be awarded to a marshal Red (Saint Arnault) and three generals (Pellisier, Conrobert, Bauquet) who were in charge of commanding the entire Crimean War, Gereau Mu Bonaparte raised his head and gave Kuzan Montauban a nod in approval: "You guys have done a good job in this aspect of the War Department, so it should be counted in this way!"

"This is because you taught me well!" Kuzan Montauban replied respectfully to Jerome Bonaparte.

"This has nothing to do with me!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head. He didn't want to take all the credit for himself. "Let's do it! Give the department responsible for the statistics of this list a collective credit!"

Cousin Montauban hurriedly expressed his gratitude to Jerome Bonaparte on behalf of the Statistics Department of the Ministry of War.

"This is the honor they deserve!" said Jerome Bonaparte in a calm tone.

Afterwards, he turned down the first page again and looked at the content behind.

After a marshal and three generals are the first, second, and third division chiefs of staff (rank: brigadier general ~ colonel), precisely because they lead the staff of the expeditionary army according to the expeditionary army staff. The general policy of the Ministry and the corresponding plans were formulated, and the victory of the fortress of Sevastopol was achieved, and all two of them, the chiefs of staff with the rank of brigadier general, were to be awarded the Legion of Honor (silver is worse than that of Conrobel and others). one rank), a colonel-ranked chief of staff was offered a promotion to brigadier general.

After these three division chiefs, McMahon and Bazin, familiar to Jerome Bonaparte, appeared on the list.

As the only two sharp knives in the entire expeditionary army, the Zhuav soldiers of these two regiments can be said to have not left a war, from the Silistra fortress to the Yevpatoria login, and then to the Battle of Alma The raid and the attack and defense of the Star Fortress, McMahon and Bazin can be said to have handed over a satisfactory answer to Jerome Bonaparte.

If it is only calculated in terms of tough battles and bad battles, McMahon and Bazin's credit can be said to be above those of the three division chiefs of staff.

However, under the transformation of Jerome Bonaparte, the current French army has gradually become an army centered on the orders of the staff, instead of being determined by the quality of the commander himself as before.

Therefore, the role of McMahon and Bazin in the raid is indeed much greater than that of the division chief of staff, and the combined credit of the two is far less than that of the division chief of staff.

Although McMahon and Bazin ranked behind the three division chiefs on the list, they shared the Silver Legion of Honor with those chiefs.

Then, it is the credit of the regiments and battalion-level officers under the division.

Because many battles are fought by the vanguard's regiment and battalion system, the follow-up troops will choose to swarm up, or run away in ashes.

The two victories on the Crimean battlefield were determined at the regiment and battalion levels, the remaining troops were defeated, and then the cavalry troops entered the opponent's camp and began to harvest the head.

If you are lucky, the enemy's army will be directly separated and surrounded by cavalry units after the first turn, and then won.

As for the merits of each company's troops, it is not included in the statistics of the War Department at all. Their appointment and removal power is in the hands of the divisions. All the War Department needs to do is to deal with the list of promoted members.

After receiving the instruction of the company-level promotion list requested by the War Department, each unit will hand over the list of company-level cadres that have already been promoted to the War Department, and the War Department who has taken over the list will conduct sorting and processing.

However, although there are no names of company-level members on the list, Jerome Bonaparte found the name of his nephew, Jerome Paterson, in the last part of the list.

Jerome Bonaparte Joseph Patterson, member of the French 1st Division, rank: captain, participated in the battles: the battle of Silistra, the battle of Arma, the battle of Sevastopol...

In the list of recommendations for awards, the War Department "recommended" the promotion of Captain Jerome Patterson to lieutenant colonel.

"Is this a suggestion from your War Department, or is it a suggestion from the Expeditionary Forces Command..." Jerome Bonaparte put Jerome Patterson's information on Couzan Montauban and Niel's ask them before.

"Your Majesty, this is the suggestion of the Expeditionary Force Headquarters!" Niel hurriedly responded, "They also said that Captain Jerome Patterson performed his duties in the above-mentioned battles and was worthy of the Bonaparte family name! "

"Yeah!" Kuzan Montauban also echoed.

"Even so, you can't be promoted out of line!" Jerome Bonaparte said decisively.

Jerome Bonaparte looked at what his nephew did in the Crimean War, and found that Jerome Paterson was either Conrobert's adjutant or Peliss. Ye's temporary adjutant didn't really go to the grassroots level at all. All he did was to convey orders from Conrobel or Perlisier.

Therefore, Jérôme Bonaparte would never agree to the proposal of the expeditionary army command to upgrade to two levels at once.

He would rather let his nephew's career in the army be a little slower and more stable than let him go straight to the top.

Although on the surface, it is indeed easier to build up power by stepping through two or three levels, but this kind of power is like a sand castle on the beach that cannot withstand any impact at all.

Just like Jerome Bonaparte's own father, Prince Monfort, regardless of the title of imperial marshal hanging on his head now, his prestige in the army is not comparable to that of St. Marshal Reynolds, the commander of Strasbourg, is no match for him, and all his titles are based on the fact that Jérôme Bonaparte himself is the Emperor of the Empire.

The establishment of any power is not built overnight, and it takes bit by bit to accumulate contacts to succeed.

If Jerome Patterson was promoted to major, it would be more in line with his credit, and it would give people a feeling of steady and steady progress.

If you are promoted to lieutenant colonel, it is obvious that there are some forcible promotions.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Kuzan Monbonto asked cautiously.

"Promoted to major, and then awarded a knighthood (fourth class)!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Kuzan Montbonto.

"Yes!" Kuzan Monbonto quickly replied.

Afterwards, Jerome Bonaparte put down the list in his hand and asked Kuzan Montbonto and Niel: "That's right! Your two departments also need to draw up a copy!"

"We still have to draw up?" Couzin Montauban looked at Jerome Bonaparte suspiciously, he didn't understand what Jerome Bonaparte meant.

"Yes! You two departments should also draw up a copy. I said that the honor of war belongs not only to the soldiers who fought **** battles on the front line, but also to the logistics department that provides protection for the soldiers on the front line! Without them providing ammunition supplies for the soldiers on the front line, the soldiers on the front line would be afraid. We can only fight the enemy with bare hands!" Jerome Bonaparte said logically to Cousin Montauban and Nierre, and then added: "However, the awards and honors of your two departments, The promotion needs to wait until the end of the war! You only need to record those who performed well in the war in the eucalyptus, and then wait for the end of the war to give awards together!"

Couzan Montauban and Niel nodded, indicating that they would definitely do as Jerome Bonaparte said, and at the same time asked Jerome Bonaparte if he could disclose it to their subordinates in advance This news.

"Take the initiative to reveal that you can't mobilize them! You have to make them think that they discovered it by themselves!" Jerome Bonaparte showed a wicked smile: "People always like to do things secretly!"

Cousin Montauban and Niel immediately said they would do as Jerome Bonaparte said.

"Okay! Now that all the preparations have been made, when do you think I should leave?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Couzan Montauban and Nierre, rubbing his chin lightly.

"Your Majesty, I think it's better for the Ministry of War to do this! You just need to be in Paris!" After many days, Cuzanne Montauban once again suggested that Jerome Bonaparte should not leave Paris.

Although it is said that the empire has used successive victories to conquer the people of Paris, it is impossible to guarantee that there will be no mistakes. If after Jerome Bonaparte left, the guy lurking in the dark rebelled again, the empire might be about to be destroyed.

"This matter is not negotiable! I have to go to Constantinople in person!" Jerome Bonaparte responded to Kuzan Montauban without compromise.

"Yes!" Facing the powerful Jerome Bonaparte, Kuzin Montauban could only choose to yield.

"During my absence, Nierre!" Jerome Bonaparte turned his gaze to Nierre.

"Here!" Hearing Jerome Bonaparte calling out his name, Niel's heart beat faster.

"You are in charge of the army!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Nier: "All the troops in Paris must not be moved without permission!"

"Yes!" Niel replied decisively.

"In terms of the government, I will assign someone! You just need to work with him!" Jerome Bonaparte continued: "The departure time is set for July 20th. Between now and when I arrive in Constantinople, I can't leak a word! If anyone leaks it..."

Jerome Bonaparte snorted coldly, and the meaning was self-evident.

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After Cousin Montauban and Nierre had left, Jerome Bonaparte ordered Mocart to call the Chancellor of Justice, Rouet.

About half an hour later, the Chancellor of Justice, Rouet, appeared in the office of Jerome Bonaparte.

"Rue, sit down! I have something I want to discuss with you!"

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