 After taking Brassó, General Averescu was transferred to the command of the Romanian 3rd Army on 7 September.His replacement, Grigore C. Crăiniceanu, was a major downgrade in leadership.Crăiniceanu's appointment caused consternation, as elements of the General Staff did not think he was qualified, and Alexandru Marghiloman - leader of the Conservative Party - went as far as to say