Chapter 1898 How to End the War One
"Well, we can discuss the next topic now." Ruprecht did not imagine that this meeting could completely finalize the matter. The issue of the parliament could be finalized because they had contacted each other many times before. As for this issue, Moltke and Buhler have already expressed their support for him, and the Grand Duke of Baden is also kind. Albert and Barthe are two sticks in this regard. As long as the economic situation is not too ugly, it is estimated that the plan will not be difficult to pass.
But now, the last issue is very important, that is the issue of the future German army. Now, in Prussia, both the Kaiser faction and the parliamentary faction are very dissatisfied with the army, and once Prussia splits, it will definitely involve Now that the two states have established new armies, the question now arises, how should the military system of the empire be constructed in the future?
"Your Highness, we first need to ensure the stability of the army during the transitional period. After all, the country is now in a period of war. If the army is unstable, it will lead to very serious consequences." The Grand Duke of Baden said, and the people present naturally know the so-called What does the transitional period mean? Naturally, it is the negotiation period between the former Prussia becoming the Federal Prussia and the Kingdom of Prussia. Neither the Kaiser nor the Reichstag wanted the military to interfere.
"First of all, I need you to jointly issue a formal statement of reconciliation, saying that the problem will be resolved through negotiation rather than violence. Second, I need you to issue a limited attack order on the front line to put pressure on the British and French coalition forces. Third, I will at least Send 400,000 Bavarian troops into the Western Front to stabilize the war situation, and the last point is that I will serve as the commander-in-chief of the Western Front." Ruprecht said.
"There is no problem with the first three points you raised, but as for the last point? Are you preparing to launch a large-scale offensive?" Xiao Moqi, the former chief of staff, asked. "With all due respect, although we successfully resisted the attack of the British and French coalition forces, it is not very good to launch an offensive under the current domestic political situation."
"It doesn't matter. This will be a limited attack. The purpose is to mobilize the attention of the British and French coalition forces. I have already thought about the means to really end the war. Maybe I can seal the victory in one afternoon!" Ruprecht said with a smile .
In fact, Ruprecht is very clear that the current domestic political instability has had a very negative impact on the frontline troops of the Empire. The army is even more chaotic than the navy. After all, the navy has fewer people, and there are one-third of the Bavarians. The most critical naval aviation is also from Bavaria. In addition, Scheer and Hipper handled it properly, and the navy The status of political neutrality has caused no loss in the morale and organization of the navy. Now the training is still in training.
But the army is different. Even before, there was almost an internal fire in the army. Therefore, the prince asked the Kaiser and the Parliament to issue a statement of reconciliation in order to stabilize the morale of the army and reassure the various factions on the front line. The entry of the Bavarian Army was to stabilize the line of defense. As for making Ruprecht the chief of staff? There is nothing more to say about this. With the prince's status and record today, being the chief of staff is what everyone expects. Even if there is no parliamentary faction to make trouble, the Kaiser has the upper hand. It is still Hindenburg who wants to cede the command of the chief of staff to the prince. After all, war is a serious matter, and being able to fight is the last word!
Of course, Ruprecht's role as chief of staff also meant to suppress the top of the Prussian officer corps. With the prince and his Bavarian Legion, Crook and other high-ranking German troops could not make any waves at all. In this way, the negotiations between the Kaiser and the parliamentary faction could proceed smoothly.
As for how to deal with military issues after the negotiations are completed in the future? Ruprecht has thought about it, if he wants to win directly from land,
I'm afraid the price is a bit high, not to say that the German army can't defeat the British and French allied forces. In fact, if the prince is willing, he can once again parade on the Champs Elysees and celebrate his victory in the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles.
But what about the price? Even if the Germans succeed, they may have to pay hundreds of thousands of lives and hundreds of thousands of casualties! You know, the British and French allied forces still have more than 3 million troops on the Western Front! Maybe they have been exhausted from the winter offensive, maybe their equipment and ammunition have also consumed a lot, but after all, they still have millions of troops! Want to tear a gap from the more than 3 million British and French allied forces and the dense spider web-like defense line in such a narrow area on the Western Front and then break in! What a price to pay for this TM?
Therefore, from the perspective of the prince, the German Empire has shed enough blood in this war. If it is possible, in order to preserve more vitality for the empire and allow more people to go home safely, the next Years will not be tortured by injuries and disabilities. Ruprecht believes that the empire can use another method to win!
"The French are ready to give in. As long as our demands are not excessive, they can accept a truce. According to the Americans, as long as we promise to return to the borders before the war, the French colonies in Central Africa and the Belgian-owned Congo It's all easy to discuss. Now the only ones who still want to fight the empire to the end are the British, and the British are only honoring the English Channel and their navy. Therefore, I decided to kill the British navy to force Britain to admit defeat!" Rupp Recht said.
"But now the British Royal Navy still has a great advantage. This time, you and the High Seas Fleet are no longer going to fight and leave, but to kill the British fleet through a long battle. This is completely different from the previous battles, and The danger is too great. It is very difficult for us to accept your safety and the risks involved." Xiao Maoqi said.
Xiao Maoqi’s words are still sincere, not only the personal relationship between the two parties is not bad, but more importantly, now, neither the Kaiser’s faction nor the parliamentary faction will allow the prince to have an accident. The reason is very simple. That is to say, Ruprecht can suppress the German officer corps. If the prince cannot govern due to an accident, then even if there is a powerful Bavarian army, even if Prince Leopold is still there, it is hard to say whether he can suppress the officer corps. A more conservative strategy may be chosen, regardless of the Kaiser and the parliamentary faction, the final result is very likely that the German officer corps is in control of the situation...
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