如果拿破仑和达武的私人关系这么糟，那为什么还把“陆军大臣”和“巴黎城防司令”这样的要职交给他？
我们的小伍长 发表于 2010-11-25 20:32 
http://www.napoleonicsociety.com ... hip97/c_davout.html
When Napoleon returned from Elba in March of 1815, Davout, who had never sworn allegiance to Louis XVIII--as had most of his fellow marshals--, once again offered his services. It was the first time that he had seen the emperor since the latter's departure from Russia in 1812. Although he asked for a field command, Napoleon insisted that he accept a desk job, that of minister of war. The emperor had need of an organizer and a disciplinarian who by virtue of his military experience and reputation would command the respect and loyalty of the army and would not be dominated or controlled by the civilians. [22] Despite their differences in the past, Napoleon believed that if there was one man in all of France in whose hands Paris and his government could be entrusted while he was on campaign, it was Louis Nicholas Davout.
The relationship between the emperor and his minister of war was one of need and duty. Many of Napoleon's former supporters--Marshals Berthier, Ney, Murat, Nicholas Oudinot, to mention but a few--either did not offer their services or were refused service because of previous conduct. The emperor was in desperate need of loyal and capable men, and Davout was a welcome addition to the restored imperial regime. However, there was not the affection which had marked the early years of the empire. Davout still saw in Napoleon the savior of the revolution and the best government for France. But the personal attachment, which Davout had felt in the years prior to 1812. had diminished. He continued to equate Napoleon with France; and, therefore, he believed it to be his duty to serve, but his principal consideration in serving was now the good of France. |
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