Make France Great Again-Chapter 907 - 898: Early Military Reform Driving Later Military Reform

Chapter 907: Chapter 898: Early Military Reform Driving Later Military Reform

Jerome Bonaparte’s rebuttal left Minister Vayan momentarily unsure how to respond.

If he denies that Britain’s firing squad tactics are on par with France’s current tactical system, Vayan would have to deny the Russian Imperial Army’s value.

In that case, the value of the Crimean War would be greatly diminished.

If he admits Britain’s firing squad is on par with France’s current tactical system, the value of the Russian Empire indeed rises, but the French Imperial Army’s value would decrease.

This would be tantamount to denying all of France’s efforts over the past decades.

Thus, Minister Vayan finds himself in a dilemma.

Ultimately, if it weren’t for His Majesty the Emperor himself denying the value of the "Crimean War" he’s so proud of, General Vayan would have been invincible.

The only person in this world who can deny the Crimean War is Emperor Jerome Bonaparte himself.

Because the French Army, under his leadership, easily defeated the Russian Army, forcing them to sign a series of unequal treaties.

Not only Vayan, but even Nier didn’t expect that His Majesty the Emperor would make such a "sacrifice" in order to implement military reform, making it nearly impossible for Vayan to obstruct military reform.

"Minister Vayan, do you have anything to say?" Jerome Bonaparte’s calm tone reached Minister Vayan’s ears.

Minister Vayan displayed a bitter smile and replied to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, if you insist on demanding military reform, what else can I do but support!"

"From your words, you still don’t actually agree with this tactical reform!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Minister Vayan.

"I don’t think this kind of reform will enhance our military’s combat effectiveness!!" Minister Vayan stubbornly responded to Jerome Bonaparte, "The army is too dispersed, which is not conducive to command!"

"Minister Vayan, you must have enough confidence in our officers!

We, the French, have the best officers in the world!" Jerome Bonaparte declared confidently to Minister Vayan.

Minister Vayan’s face remained full of disbelief, feeling that Jerome Bonaparte was overly optimistic about the French officers’ autonomy.

Seeing he couldn’t persuade Minister Vayan with words, Jerome Bonaparte decided to take a step back, "Minister Vayan, since neither of us can convince the other, let war be the test!"

"War?" Minister Vayan paused, recalling that France seemed not to be engaged in any war.

Even the Algeria Outer Province has entered a peaceful development phase due to Jerome Bonaparte’s general amnesty.

"I have already planned to conduct a special military operation against the Kingdom of Morocco early next year. The relevant plans and tactical arrangements are still in the confidential stage, so I did not have Nier report to the Ministry of War!" Jerome Bonaparte explained to Minister Vayan.

In Minister Vayan’s incredulous gaze, Nier showed a remorseful smile.

Despite Minister Vayan’s slight displeasure at Jerome Bonaparte secretly preparing war plans without informing him as Minister of War, he tried to speak calmly to Jerome Bonaparte, "Your Majesty, shouldn’t we consider the Kingdom of Britain behind the Kingdom of Morocco!"

"Intelligence indicates that India, under British control, is preparing for a large-scale disruption!" Jerome Bonaparte said calmly to Minister Vayan.

Minister Vayan’s face displayed a look of shock, astonished at how deep His Majesty the Emperor’s intelligence network had penetrated into India. Marcel Yale is truly terrifying!

Thinking of this, Minister Vayan couldn’t help but feel apprehensive towards the figure lurking in the shadows.

(Marcel Yale: I’m not, I didn’t!)

"Your Majesty, since that’s the case, why not give those Indians some support!" Minister Vayan couldn’t help but suggest to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Minister Vayan, you really dare to think!" Jerome Bonaparte teased Minister Vayan, "Do you know that if those Englishmen find out about our actions, the reconciliation atmosphere we worked so hard to create will immediately turn to conflict!"

Minister Vayan awkwardly responded to Jerome Bonaparte, "It’s my lack of consideration!"

"Once a rebellion occurs in India, Britain will find it difficult to manage other places’ safety!

They must go all out to suppress those Indians trying to escape their control!

In that case, our opportunity arises!" Jerome Bonaparte responded to Vayan, "At that time, I will have the Kingdom of Spain join us in taking action against the Kingdom of Morocco!"

"Your Majesty, why do we need to act together with Morocco!" Minister Vayan asked Jerome Bonaparte, confused.

"Because we cannot completely annex the Kingdom of Morocco. We must bring in the Kingdom of Spain, which shares our interests, to fully occupy the Kingdom of Morocco!" Jerome Bonaparte explained to General Vayan, "Also, this military action must be swift!

If we cannot achieve a quick victory in a short time, the Kingdom of Britain will definitely choose to intervene!

By then, we will have to leave in a hurry!"

"Since this war is so crucial, we should refrain from implementing a new tactical system!

Just continue using the original tactical system, wouldn’t that suffice?" Minister Vayan replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

"That won’t do!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head firmly at Minister Vayan, saying, "An appropriate tactical system is far more important than occupying a piece of land; war will become the best way to test the army’s tactics!

Minister Vayan, I can agree not to promote the new tactics in the French Mainland for now!

We will use the army in Algeria as experimental subjects to test whether the new tactics can surpass the ones we are currently implementing!"

"Good!" Since Emperor Jerome Bonaparte made the principle, Minister Vayan nodded in agreement to Jerome Bonaparte, "If the new tactical system truly surpasses the tactics we are currently implementing, I will personally apologize to you and Chief of Staff Nier!"

"There’s no need to apologize!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head, saying, "By then, just invite myself and Nier each for a feast! What do you think, Nier?"

Jerome Bonaparte turned his gaze to Nier, who responded promptly, "Your Majesty, I have no objections!"

"Being able to invite a great monarch and an excellent commander, it’s my honor!" Minister Vayan also responded half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"By the way, Minister Vayan! The matter of collectively re-equipping the Algerian army still requires your oversight!" Jerome Bonaparte reminded Minister Vayan, "I don’t want to see our soldiers not having received the new rifles when starting military operations!" 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Your Majesty, please rest assured!" Minister Vayan assured Jerome Bonaparte, "I will definitely have the soldiers of the Foreign Legion fully equipped with new rifles within two months!"

Then, Chief of Staff Nier informed Jerome Bonaparte about the wager he and Minister Vayan made.

"Minister Vayan, are you preparing to test the performance of the Mauser Rifles on behalf of the Algerian soldiers?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Minister Vayan, with a hint of confusion.

"Your Majesty, I believe that France still needs the heavy cavalry!" Minister Vayan said to Jerome Bonaparte, "That is why I made this wager with Nier!"

"Minister Vayan, I can guarantee that regardless of whether your cuirass can withstand the rifle, you will face defeat!" Jerome Bonaparte said confidently to Vayan.

Vayan paused for a moment, then inquired Jerome Bonaparte about the reason.

"Since you have already made the wager, you will know once the experiment starts!" Jerome Bonaparte said mysteriously to Minister Vayan, "By the way, when does your wager begin?"

"Your Majesty, three days later!" Minister Vayan responded to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Very well! I happen to be free three days later! Where do you plan to conduct the experiment?" Jerome Bonaparte proceeded to ask.

"Well... it hasn’t been decided yet!" Minister Vayan replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

"In that case, why not carry out the experiment at the North Industrial Group’s shooting range?" Jerome Bonaparte suggested to Minister Vayan.

"This..." Minister Vayan pondered for a few seconds before looking at Nier, "I have no objections! What do you think, Chief of Staff Nier?"

"I have none either!" Naturally, Nier wouldn’t have any objections.

"It’s decided then!"

The debate between the Minister of War and the Chief of Staff was temporarily settled under Jerome Bonaparte’s mediation.

...

Time quickly passed, and three days later, Minister Vayan arrived at the Paris Northern Industrial Group, equipped with his armor, said to be capable of blocking the Mauser Rifles.

When General Vayan and the crimson-faced Cuirassiers arrived at the shooting range, Nier and Jerome Bonaparte had already been waiting there for some time.

"Minister Vayan, you finally arrived!" Jerome Bonaparte watched Vayan with a smile, then glanced at the Cuirassier behind Vayan, "He’s wearing the specially made cuirass, right?"

"Correct!" Minister Vayan replied to Jerome Bonaparte, "It’s the cuirass I hurriedly made in three days!"

"Have him take it off now! Wearing it must be quite tiring!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Minister Vayan.

Minister Vayan turned and ordered the Cuirassier to remove the special cuirass. Upon hearing this, the Cuirassier, relieved, hurriedly took off the cuirass and then gasped heavily.