I haven't given an 'excuse' but a reason for Napoleon's actions in this matter. Your comments seem to continue the idea that Napoleon is guilty and then give his opponents a pass.

It should also be noted that Napoleon rewarded his allies in the Confederation of the Rhine.

Lastly, it should also be noted that Great Britain was the coalition paymaster. And that became critical in 1813-1814-Russia, Austria, and Prussia could not have taken the field against the French without British subsidies as their governments were broke and they couldn't fund their own armies on their own. British subsidies provided not only monetary support, but also artillery, small arms, and uniforms.