Chapter 1096 Multiple Reactions 1
Chapter 1096 Multiple Reactions 1
"The fleet can be assembled. But Ruprecht, I want to remind you that the two battlecruisers can be lost, but the main force of the High Seas Fleet cannot act rashly. If you want the fleet to leave Wilhelmshaven, then you must provide sufficient reasons. , and the risks must be grasped. If it is convenient, hand over the matter directly to your subordinates and go to Wilhelmshaven immediately." After hesitation, the Kaiser picked up the phone again and said.
His Majesty the Emperor will not let the prince issue a military order or guarantee anything. After all, this thing is of no use. If something goes wrong, the navy will most likely be left alone, and then it will return to the Eastern Front and continue fighting on land... Therefore, the Kaiser could only ask the prince to be careful, careful, and more careful.
In fact, the Kaiser has now given the prince a step and a solution to the problem. You ask the fleet to assemble on standby? Can. Give you this face. It doesn't matter even if these two battle cruisers are lost. When you arrive in Wilhelmshaven, you can take a long-term view and take your time. Anyway, whether the previous things were right or wrong has nothing to do with you.
"Okay, let's do this for now. I will complete the handover today and then go to Wilhelmshaven." The prince nodded and said. This is already the best result, and to be honest, even if the fleet is really concentrated in Wilhelmshaven, the prince himself has no idea whether, how, and when to get out. It's definitely not possible to act recklessly when your head gets hot. The prince is more interested in using the High Seas Fleet than his own army. After all, where is the strength of the Bavarian Army? As long as he does not deliberately seek death, he will hardly suffer a loss, but the High Seas Fleet? If it doesn't go well, getting bitten hard is no joke.
Say good night to the Kaiser, go back to sleep, then hang up the phone, turn around and contact Tirpitz again. The content is very simple. His Majesty the Emperor has agreed. It is estimated that the order will be issued soon. Hurry up and prepare to gather the fleet. The Empire The battleships are very precious and cannot be given away for free!
Finally, the prince said a few words to Hipper. First, he told Hipper not to worry. The Norwegian Sea is so big and our warships can run so fast. There should be no problems in a short time. Let him do his best. Prepare, and at the same time tell Hipper that the High Seas Fleet is preparing to assemble for Wilhelmshaven. We can wait until we arrive to discuss this matter, otherwise, the High Seas Fleet will never go to sea, and there is no point in worrying...
"Send a telegram to Prince Leopold and ask him to come back immediately today to take over the command of the Bavarian Army. Then send a telegram to Mackensen to ask him to cooperate with the prince on the Eastern Front." Before leaving, the prince must make arrangements first Let’s talk about the Eastern Front. He is still the Commander-in-Chief of the German Army on the Eastern Front. If he leaves temporarily, it is estimated that the Kaiser will not give up this position to others. Therefore, for the time being, there will be no nominal supreme commander on the Eastern Front. Leo Prince Pod can temporarily take over the Bavarian Army and the Bohemian Army, no problem, but Mackensen does not have to listen to the prince's orders. Therefore, the prince needs to say hello to Mackensen first.
After all, the fact that things in Galicia are over does not mean that everything is fine on the Eastern Front. Prince Leopold will go to destroy Romania next month. This might be a bit troublesome without Mackensen's help. It took several hours to prepare for the handover,
Then he asked his subordinates to compile a report on the recent situation of the navy. Then the prince looked at the approaching dawn and decided to take a rest. "Damn, I've been busy all night." I'm afraid it's not enough to call it quits, but it's definitely a dedication. Anyway, it's all for yourself. Now the prince understands the attitude of future generations of bosses and employees towards work.
However, the prince went back and fell asleep, and William II also went back to catch up on his sleep after letting his subordinates convey the order. But some people couldn't sleep. Hipper was worried about his colleagues and started preparations immediately after receiving the order. Tirpitz, as well as the Director of the Admiralty Office on duty in the office, Admiral Riole, also couldn't sleep. The mission was coming. While they were thinking about what to do next, they immediately sent a message to Admiral von Boll, commander of the High Seas Fleet in Kiel Port, asking him to immediately prepare to gather the fleet, and hinted that Prince Ruprecht was likely to return Taking over command of the Navy one at a time and getting him ready….
After arranging the mission, Tirpitz and Admiral Riole each had a cup of coffee, and then began to stare carefully. "What do you think about this?" Admiral Liao Le, who felt uncomfortable being stared at, spoke first.
"What are you talking about? The situation at sea? I really don't understand this, but looking at His Highness the Prince's solemn attitude, I feel that this matter is not a big deal." Tirpitz said. What Admiral Löller asked was definitely not about his attitude towards the prince taking over the navy. The reason was very simple. Unlike the army and the general staff, the Kaiser was unequivocal on the issue of the navy, and Ruprecht The prince also proved his ability and won the support of all levels of the navy. So even if people like myself are unwilling, it will not affect the outcome.
"His Royal Highness will go directly to Wilhelmshaven. Admiral von Boll will probably go back as well. I am in charge of logistics in the office. How about you go over and assist the prince? After all, you are the Minister of State for the Navy, the new aviation force of the Navy and the Naval Intelligence Department. All the work is done by you, and it’s better if you go.” Admiral Riole said.
"Very well, I'll get scolded while you continue to sit in Berlin." Tirpitz muttered in his heart. But there is no way, due to limited responsibilities. When it comes to intelligence and naval aviation work, he really is in charge. Admiral Riele was more responsible for assisting the Kaiser in managing the navy's personnel and service work. Apart from fleet command, the rest is all Tirpitz's. If you don't go, who will? ! It would be bad if the prince were to call them by name at that time.
The words were divided into two paragraphs. Hipper had already told Admiral von Boll all the information he had at Kiel Port. By chance, Vice Admiral Scheer was also in Kiel Port. At this time, the entire Germany was at the last moment. A powerful battleship squadron is also nesting in the port of Kiel... Scheer, who had worked with the prince during Operation Thunder-Sebrus, and had fought against him, immediately smelled something unusual in the call from the Admiralty. According to the style of this Bavarian prince, he basically came here to cause trouble. Therefore, he immediately ordered his subordinates to prepare quickly, as something might happen.
At around 7 o'clock the next morning, the fleet mobilization order from the Admiralty was finally delivered to Admiral Boer. Half an hour later, the fire had been lit and the steam pressure was sufficient, under the jurisdiction of the First Battleship Squadron. Two detachments, a total of 6 Bavaria-class battleships and an attached light cruiser detachment, and 3 destroyer detachments began to weigh anchor and prepare to sail to the Kiel Canal.
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