Chapter 1751: Letter II
Therefore, Ruprecht asked the Kaiser to immediately step up the control of domestic materials, especially to strengthen the crackdown on hoarding profiteers, to ensure the stability of domestic material supply, and claimed that even if it cannot be spread across the country, at least The management of the Rhine-Ruhr area must also be strengthened, and at the same time, food must be in hand!
For this suggestion, the Kaiser will naturally agree very much. When Ruprecht finished writing the letter for Prince Leopold to read, the old prince was still puzzled. He couldn't understand why Ruprecht wanted to help the Kaiser stabilize the situation at this time. ? It is a consideration to ensure the stability of the Western Front and prevent collapse, but if this is all considerations, then it is impossible!
"The telegram sent to me by Hipper mentioned that the Kaiser may reduce the ration of the High Seas Fleet. Doing such a thing at this time will undoubtedly chill many people. There are not many Junker nobles among the commanders of the High Seas Fleet , They are in a state of swing, so at this time, in order to balance the strength of the two sides, I need to add some weight to William II."
"Another purpose is to let Albert and others act quickly. They have been waiting until the domestic situation is the most favorable for them before launching. When they find that the Kaiser has begun to control Germany with force, they will Forced to launch, according to our timetable, the Hungarian side will also be soon, so there can be no delay in Germany." The prince said.
"However, in this way, will William II have too much advantage?" Prince Leopold asked.
"Hehe, let's not talk about the limited talents of William II. The current German officer corps is already in chaos. Some have been bought by Albert and others, and some were originally loyal to the Kaiser, but now they are dissatisfied because of recent actions. Of course The Kaiser’s base is already very small. I also admire Wilhelm II’s ability to play such a good hand.” Ruprecht said with a smile.
However, no matter how Ruprecht and Prince Leopold think about this issue. Anyway, the Kaiser agrees with the crown prince's suggestion very much. In the current situation where the navy is unable to break the blockade, this plan can be regarded as a good result. However, the only thing that makes the Kaiser dissatisfied is that in this letter, Ruprech Te didn't show any intention of reconciliation, it was completely business-like.
"So, did Hipper mention anything else? Has Ruprecht made any other moves recently? Tirpitz, you don't think the relationship between Ruprecht and the Navy is too close Is it?" Seemingly thinking of something suddenly, the Kaiser frowned.
"His Royal Highness is the Admiral of the Navy, and before your appointment is revoked, His Royal Highness can ask anything about the navy," Tirpitz said.
"Hehe." The Kaiser sneered, with a somewhat unfriendly expression on his face, as if his favorite toy was suddenly taken away by others. In the Kaiser's view, the German High Seas Fleet's existence today is entirely the result of his operation, and now , but there is a meaning of looking forward to Ruprecht. The Kaiser can only be happy.
"Someone suggested to me that if the High Seas Fleet is unable to attack, then the allocation of the High Seas Fleet should be appropriately reduced so that the materials can be saved and used where they are more needed. I thought about it and it makes sense. Now the whole country is a little nervous. The Navy You should also pay attention to it.”
"Not only the High Seas Fleet, but also the personnel on shore must also be reduced. I will ask Ludendorff to draw up a plan for you, and you can discuss some details with him." The Kaiser seemed to feel that it was not enough. So I added one more sentence.
"Your Majesty, you can't do this!" Although Tirpitz was already mentally prepared for this result,
But when Wilhelm II said this, he was still very shocked. The Kaiser’s handling of this matter made him feel like a willful brat, and the brat would smash things at most, but Germany If the emperor is self-willed.... Tirpitz could already imagine the reaction of some members of the navy.
"All fronts of the army are reducing rations. Why can't the navy reduce it? Except for the submarine force, most of the remaining troops have no combat missions!" The Kaiser asked rhetorically.
You can't say that what the Kaiser said is unreasonable, but after excluding various military issues, there is an unavoidable political issue, that is, if the navy is not fundamentally more stable than the army. The position of the navy puts them in a very important position in the future domestic struggle, so Ruprecht did not hesitate to bring out Moltke to persuade Scheer. Unfortunately, the Kaiser was not fully aware of this.
"Okay, Tirpitz, go and do your business well. Recently, there are too many troubles. I want to be quiet." The Kaiser waved his hand, indicating that there is no room for maneuver in this matter. , and in desperation, Tirpitz could only resign with a look of worry on his face.
In any case, the letter from Crown Prince Ruprecht gave the Kaiser a glimmer of hope, and at the same time gained a certain understanding of his own crisis. It is no problem to block the British attack on the battlefield. Attacking, the Germans on the Western Front held them back with just one hand. After the initial stabilization of the front line, the Kaiser began to strengthen the military police, and at the same time began to strengthen the management and control of the German western theater.
And after this action, it has indeed received certain effects. A group of hoarders or people with other people's intentions have been hit, but don't think that this kind of thing can be cured, because the Junker nobles and the bourgeoisie in Prussia have already merged. It's quite deep, and the right wing of the Social Democratic Party headed by Ebert and others will not give the Kaiser so much time!
"It seems that the Kaiser has realized something. Some of our actions have to be accelerated." In a villa in Berlin, Ebert told the head of the Social Democratic Party Kiel Noske.
"The fleet has been conducting training, they are in an offshore state, it is difficult for our people to contact the fleet personnel, but the activities among the base personnel are relatively smooth, and now, the Kaiser has decided to reduce the navy's rations and treatment, I think this It's an opportunity," Noske said.
"So what's your plan?" Albert asked.
"I want to see Scheer," Noske said. "And bring them the goodwill of our Social Democratic Party. We can use part of the materials in our hands for the army. At the same time, test Scheer's attitude." Noske said.
"Will we be exposed by doing this?" Landsberg asked on the side.
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