Chapter 1501 Secret Meeting
Chapter 1501 Secret meeting
"General Falkenhayn is a standard Junker aristocrat. He is loyal to the emperor, a bit self-willed, and has a bad relationship with many people. He is hostile to the Kingdom of Bavaria, and at the same time he emphasizes the use of the German sword to obtain a wider survival. Space, is very supportive of nationalism in Germany, so I think he is a good partner." In Scheidemann's letter to Ebert, he only commented on the German general. And a week later, Scheidemann came to Falkenhayn's headquarters in a private capacity with the goodwill of the right wing of the German Social Democratic Party.
The reason for Scheidemann's visit to Falkenhayn is also very high-sounding, "In order to make the newly added territory of the empire get on the right track as soon as possible, the German Social Democratic Party is willing to serve as a bridge of communication between the military and the people to promote the German government's efforts to control the newly occupied areas. rule!"
"Although the way the empire governs most of the newly occupied areas has not yet been determined, for Russian Poland, the empire is inevitable. Therefore, I hope that the general can provide some conveniences for the people of the empire, such as helping to clean up the leftovers. The Polish people provided protection and support for the eastward migration of the German colonists." After the two sides exchanged pleasantries, Scheidemann said straight to the point.
For the occupied areas, the German high-level divides them into three types. The first is the areas under direct rule, such as Russian Poland and most of the Baltic Sea coast. The second is to establish a very close relationship, such as the rest of the Baltic Sea and Belarus, where the German central government may not directly rule, but will install a noble of German blood as a leader in these areas and turn them into vassals. And the third kind of relationship is to establish close economic relationship. For example, the new Ukraine established with the support of Germany.
"This is naturally possible. I also hope that the living space of Germany will become larger and larger." Falkenhayn said noncommittally.
"But at present, we have encountered some obstacles in the southern part of Poland. Our personnel have been made difficult and hindered when entering the area controlled by the Bavarian Army. I really want to know whether the Bavarian Army is a German army and why they want to stop the German army How about people entering?" Scheideman changed the subject and said.
"Although I am very angry about this incident, it is beyond my ability. My control area is only in the area north of Warsaw, and the south is not under my jurisdiction, so I can't help it." Falkenhayn is not stupid, although He has a lot of dissatisfaction with the prince, but he knows that the Bavarian Legion on the opposite side is not easy to mess with, and under the current political atmosphere, if this matter gets to the top of Germany, it must be him who is unlucky.
"You misunderstood, we are not asking your Excellency to undertake this matter independently, we are allies in this matter, we will solve this problem together, as long as you can help a group of immigrants enter the area controlled by the Bavarian Legion, no matter what they do We all have our own countermeasures for any action. We will denounce Bavaria's behavior in the parliament, and you only need to provide some evidence and help. Of course, if you want to avoid suspicion, you can use your people to help. We cannot sit back and watch a second voice emerge within the German Reich,
isn't it? "Scheideman said meaningfully.
"Well, since you left this room, I don't know what happened next. The truth of the matter is that some troops are helping the German colonists in good faith, and I have nothing to do with it. And I hope that in Parliament , when discussing this matter, don't use my name." Falkenhayn thought for a while and said.
"It seems that we have reached an agreement on some things? Isn't it? Our cooperation has already had a good start." Scheidemann, who has achieved the first goal today, said with a smile.
"In order to repay the goodwill of you and your army, we can provide some additional supplies for some of your personnel, and we will also give you an additional gift. In order to ensure the relationship between your ministry and certain associations More closely, I hope that we can establish an unofficial, semi-fixed contact mechanism. Of course, all the costs arising from this will be borne by us." Scheideman made the second request.
"Soldiers, you shouldn't interfere in politics." Falkenhayn's face darkened, a little unhappy, and he could clearly feel that the other party was staring at him.
"However, whether it is His Majesty the Emperor as the Commander-in-Chief of the German Army, His Royal Highness Prince Ruprecht as the Crown Prince of Bavaria, or Marshal Tirpitz, they both have the dual attributes of a soldier and a statesman. Therefore, you don't have to be too Forget it, but what we have established is not a political connection, you just established some connections with some social associations to serve the expansion of Prussia. Of course, if you think it is inappropriate, your subordinates can do it for you." Scheideman said .
The deeper purpose of his doing this is to facilitate the infiltration of the army by the right wing of the Social Democratic Party. In a war situation, no army will have a bad impression of people or organizations that provide them with additional supplies. It is their first step to make some of the army feel good or sympathetic towards the Social Democratic Party!
"In this matter, you should go to the Kaiser and say that the army is the army of the country and the army of His Majesty the Emperor. We cannot establish too close a relationship with other political forces. This has crossed the line and contradicts my principles. , if your Excellency still insists on this point, then I think today's meeting can be concluded." Falkenhayn flatly refused.
On the one hand, it is indeed because it does not match his philosophy. If he is secretly slandering Bavaria, he has no psychological barriers. But if you establish too deep ties with political forces and act as someone else's gun, you will definitely not do it. Moreover, he had a vague feeling that Scheideman's plan to make friends with people in the army was not just to deal with Bavaria, because, even if he was a person who was somewhat hostile to Bavaria, he did not think that the armies of both sides would fight against Bavaria on the battlefield. The day we met, if there was such a day, Germany would be finished!
On the other hand, it is a little scary! After all, according to the habit of that prince, if this matter is really exposed, or if the other party finds enough evidence, then he will definitely have no good fruit to eat. I am afraid that the most likely result will be to be beaten back to his hometown to retire, right? And Falkenhayn, who has not yet become a general, still has to think about his own future.
"Okay, then let's pretend that I didn't say anything about it. Although you rejected my proposal, we still thank you for your contribution to Prussia." Scheidemann said with a bow.
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