Chapter 1095: Call the Kaiser
Chapter 1095 Call the Kaiser
Although the prince does not have direct command power, he has the power to propose and veto large-scale naval operations. If the prince said it and Tirpitz didn't do it, then it would be fine if nothing happened. If something happened, then the blame would be thrown on the Minister of State for the Navy. But if the prince said it and Tirpitz did it, something would happen. , then the prince may not have much trouble. On the one hand, it is due to his status, and on the other hand, the results of the battle are too prominent. As the saying goes, no one can make mistakes, no matter if it is the Su Xiong fleet entering the Indian Ocean or the Thunder-Sebulus battle, The convergence of the Allied Mediterranean Squadron, and even Germany's current ability to obtain overseas resources, are inseparable from the prince. If you make a mistake, everyone can forgive it. But not Tirpitz….
"Stop talking nonsense, how are you going to handle this matter?" the prince said angrily. In the prince's opinion, this was a bit ineffective. The matter clearly smelled of conspiracy, but Tirpitz had not yet come up with a practical plan, which made the prince very unhappy.
"We are ready to submit it to the Kaiser, and we are ready to notify you at the same time tomorrow. But considering..." Tirpitz's voice came from the microphone.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Now, I suggest you immediately send a message to Admiral von Boll of the German High Seas Fleet, asking him to immediately gather all fast battleships and keep the slow Dreadnought and Pre-Dreadnought in the Baltic Sea. , I believe Prince Heinrich can handle matters in the Baltic Sea. Well, that’s it, I will inform the Kaiser about this matter in ten minutes.”
"Remember, keep the communication line open. Just wait by the phone for me! Also, use the phone when issuing orders and use telegrams as little as possible." The technological progress of the British made the prince also interested in the Enig cipher machine. I'm a little unconfident. Although theoretically speaking, the algorithms and machinery used to crack the Enig cipher machine should not appear in World War 1, but who knows!
After saying that, the prince threw the phone aside and walked to another phone.
"Your Highness, do you really want to contact the Kaiser? It's already 1 o'clock in the morning. What's more, you don't have naval authority now, which is a bit overstepping." Major General Hall said hesitantly. Everyone knew that the Kaiser had a bad temper.
"It's not like you said, what are you afraid of?" As for transgressing? This seemed a little bit, but what the heck, the prince said he didn't care. So, the prince dialed the phone decisively and asked the operator to transfer it to William II immediately. No one can refuse the prince's request. What happened to be today was that William II also didn't fall asleep, because during this period, he was a little nervous and had insomnia...
"Ruprecht, I already know your performance on the Eastern Front. If you want to discuss the Eastern Front tonight, then let's forget about it first, okay? I have a headache." William II said a little tiredly . As the emperor's friend and comrade for many years, as well as the heir to the second largest kingdom in the empire, especially the German general who is now almost the most capable fighter,
Even if William II was very reluctant, even if he wanted to hang up the phone immediately, he still had to find an excuse.
"Two minutes to solve the problem. Something may have happened in the North Sea. The British fast fleet may have regained its vitality. We have two battlecruisers missing. Maybe tomorrow, the entire North Sea blockade will be locked again. I think it is necessary for me to intervene. Before intervening, I need the High Seas Fleet to immediately assemble its main force and then enter the North Sea! I hope to get your approval," the prince said. Then he told the Kaiser about the general situation. Of course, he did not mention Hipper's direct contact with him beyond the Admiralty. After all, this was taboo. It's okay for him, but it's not good for Hipper.
"Let me think about it first." William II said after hesitating for a moment. Temporarily putting down the phone in his hand, William II rubbed his numb temples, leaned on the velvet chair next to him and fell into deep thought. Although he doesn't understand the navy, His Majesty the Emperor realizes that the matter is serious. The loss of two battlecruisers is very painful for the High Seas Fleet, but it is far from traumatic. It didn't matter even to Hipper, because he knew that most of the German fleet were high-speed battleships, and he could just call two of them, and the earliest battlecruiser Blücher in service might not be new yet. The Bavaria class in service runs fast, after all, it is an old ship.
What really worried Wilhelm II was the re-closing of the North Sea blockade, which was a real trouble for Germany, which had been accustomed to receiving large amounts of foreign aid for several months. The prince's offensive on the Eastern Front has ended and he is preparing to spend the winter. Now in Western Europe, the weather in December is not too cold. The Kaiser just wanted to make a big plan, but he ran into this... Moreover, as the commander-in-chief, he has realized the long-term nature and intense consumption of the battlefield, so the issue of the North Sea blockade has been raised to a strategic level. In any case, the Kaiser will ask the German Navy to take action.
William is relieved about Prince Ruprecht. After all, he and the prince are the real partners. They are the major shareholders of the German Second Reich Wireless Company. People like Moltke, Tirpitz, and Blow are the largest shareholders. Is a professional agent. Everyone's fundamental interests are the same. And the prince is indeed capable, but he always feels a little uneasy. After all, this is the navy. The prince requires the fleet to assemble and enter the North Sea to deal with emergencies. This is no problem and can be done, but what happens next?
You know, the Bavarian prince is still in Eastern Galicia. It will take two days to take the train to Wilhelmshaven. And after going to Wilhelmshaven, maybe the prince will take command next, but he is not afraid of any problems if he takes over the command. To be honest, William II felt that a commander at the level of squadron commander might be eager to let the prince take command. A boss who can fight, understand his subordinates, take the blame for his subordinates, and also pays benefits is welcome everywhere. of.
His Majesty the Emperor is really worried. The prince led the fleet into the North Sea after receiving the command. This time, unlike the last Thunder-Serbrus operation, it took a long time to plan and was full of risks and unknowns. As the saying goes, standing by the river often makes your shoes wet. William II is worried that the prince will make big news if he goes out this time... So I have worries in my heart.
Therefore, the Kaiser was very conflicted at this time. On the one hand, he felt the crisis in the North Sea and hoped that the prince would come forward to deal with the problems faced by the navy. On the other hand, he was worried that the prince would do something extraordinary.
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