Chapter 1747: Pressure
"Fuck! What does this mean?!" Not only Scheer, but even Tirpitz couldn't imagine that Ludendorff would say such words at this time? Is this TM a threat? Is this what you mean, or was it ordered by the Kaiser? In just a few sentences, there is so much content and information contained in it! And after a brief astonishment, Scheer felt the deep hostility from the other side!
"You don't have the right to decide." Scheer said coldly. "Besides, doing so will lead to very serious consequences."
"This is the need of war. When your fleet is spending a peaceful and peaceful day in port or on battleships, our soldiers on the Western Front are braving the muddy, mine-ridden, barbed-wire Western Front under artillery fire and the British. On the Eastern Front, the officers and soldiers of the Mackensen Legion were rushing to the Russian cities and fortresses in the waist-deep snow for the future of the empire. Compared with them, the navy consumed a lot of supplies, But there is no result, we just make the use of materials more efficient!" Ludendorff said.
"Get out!" Sher cursed inwardly. "In the coastal waters of the British, in the North Atlantic Ocean, and in the Indian Ocean, countless submarine forces of the Navy are fighting desperately with the British fleet all the time! Our personnel cannot meet the extremely expanded scale of the submarine force, and many of them come from Those drawn from the main fleet! They need to be squeezed in a small space for several months, eat diesel-smelling cans, endure the high temperature of the diesel engine room up to 40 degrees, and the low temperature of the torpedo cabin, any little bit Any mistake and damage will cause the entire submarine to become an iron coffin! The loneliness, the extreme harsh environment, and the British torpedoes and bombs have failed to make them succumb, and you actually want to cut their treatment!" Scheer His words were full of anger.
As in history, the expansion of the German submarine force did allow many experienced officers and soldiers to be "temporarily transferred" to the submarine force. This is another reason why the High Seas Fleet cannot attack. In fact, the living conditions of the submarines were really bad back then, and Scheer had a lot of experience.
In history, Scheer once inspected a submarine before the war, and had lunch with the submarine officers and soldiers on the submarine. Even though the fried eggs had a strong smell of diesel, Scheer still ate them all. Later, Scheer proposed to increase the welfare of the submarine force, and at the same time give each submariner an annual distribution of additional clothing.
As for the rest of the navy? Technical personnel, such as gunnery and radio personnel, deserve high salaries, since they are technical arms after all. As for those who engage in physical strength, such as the fireman, they are also working hard, and the workload and working environment are also unfathomable. And now, Ludendorff said that he would cut the navy's treatment, can Scheer not be angry?
And there is also a hidden supply problem, that is, the troops on the front line can "feed to the enemy". The German troops on the western front can beat the autumn wind in Belgium, and the troops on the eastern front can rob the Russians. The army in Asia Minor had a higher standard of living and was provided by the Turks. Take the prince's army in Ukraine as an example, not only does it not need to transport food from outside, but it is also possible to transport it abroad.... After all, other parts of Russia are short of food, but Ukraine will never be short of food. But what about the Navy? You can't organize a sea fishing team by yourself and let the fleet members eat sea fishing all day long, right? And the so-called treatment is not only about meals, but also other issues, such as the supplies assigned to the families of naval officers and soldiers. Another example is wages or some products that are in short supply.
"This is not what we are discussing today, Ludendorff. When I met with the Kaiser before, I didn't talk about reducing the navy's ration at all. This time, I will bring relevant naval personnel to meet the Kaiser." At that time, Tirpitz also lowered his face and said to Ludendorff.
Even though the navy has some problems, it is my own child after all!
"Admiral Scheer, may I ask, do you have anything to add to what you said before?" Ludendorff ignored Tirpitz, but turned his gaze to Admiral Scheer opposite.
"The fleet is not suitable for attack under the current circumstances. I still stick to my previous judgment. Second, I express my strong indignation at the reduction of the navy's budget and supplies! The navy will send a special representative to meet with the Kaiser to make a statement Fact." Admiral Scheer said.
"As you wish." Ludendorff nodded, and then said to Tirpitz beside him. "Dear Marshal Tirpitz, you can now prepare the candidates for the Admiralty to meet the Kaiser. We will return to Brussels in three days, where you and your subordinates will have the opportunity to meet the Kaiser."
Scheer's answer was straightforward enough, and Ludendorff's reaction was even more bachelor. The implication was already clear. From Ludendorff's own point of view, he would never give in. If the High Seas Fleet did not take the initiative to attack to break the blockade If not, then the supplies and treatment will inevitably be reduced! If you have any opinions, go directly to the Kaiser!
"We will, and we will accuse you of stupidity and recklessness when we meet the Kaiser!" Admiral Scheer said and got up to leave, and Tirpitz also gave Ludendorff a resentful look, and then left the venue. And Ludendorff said it didn't matter. Perhaps, before he came up with this method, he had already expected this result?
And just after this meeting broke up unhappy, Tirpitz held a small meeting with Scheer, Hipper, and Rear Admiral Trotta, Chief of the Fleet Chief of Staff, to discuss the current situation of the German Navy.
"Scheer, to be honest, is the current German High Seas Fleet really incapable of breaking the blockade?" Tirpitz said suspiciously. He still suspects that the High Seas Fleet is unable to fight due to some internal factors. It's not because of strength. After all, the High Seas Fleet has fought against the United Kingdom at a disadvantage before, and has achieved brilliant results. Now, it feels that the gap between the navies of the two sides has narrowed.
"Believe me, Your Excellency Marshal, everyone in the German High Seas Fleet, whether it is Prussians, Bavarians, Protestants or Catholics, we are all fighting for the empire, without any selfishness, without any delusions. Fair come Said, I don't think I have the ability to command the entire fleet to fight against the British, because too many other factors are added to the current naval battle. For example, aviation power, and I didn't know anything about it before. Aviation In terms of troops, the conflict between the Reich and Bavaria has directly led to a estrangement between them, which did not exist before, and can only be eliminated when Crown Prince Ruprecht returns to the High Seas Fleet." Admiral Scheer said.
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