The result of the Battle of East Prussia made Europe collectively lose its voice. This result is too unacceptable, and no one expected that Prussia would make a counterattack.

Many experts also made a good analysis, believing that East Prussia was losing its predecessor, because the Prussians were luring the enemy into the depths.

Stepping on the shoulders of the Russians, the Prussian Kingdom became famous in one battle. Even the coach Moltke became famous overnight and became one of the most powerful generals in the contemporary world.

As the party involved, Moltke did not dare to receive this merit. He could swear to God that he had absolutely no intention of giving up East Prussia.

Do you really think it's enough to regain East Prussia? Just look at the few people left in the area and you will know how serious the problem is.

After the recapture of the East Prussia region, the population counted was less than 80,000. You should know that there were more than one million before the war, and even if there were tens of thousands of people in the army, the total was only more than 100,000.

The remaining 100,000 people were reimbursed in this war. Whether they died in the fire of war or went to the Austrian colonies, these people were lost to the Kingdom of Prussia.

Does the Kingdom of Prussia still dare to ask for people from Austria? I guess the Vienna government is still wondering whether to come over and ask for Silesia.

Isn’t it a matter of asking for trouble at this time?

The Berlin government does not want to throw the Silesian region out. Austria supports the Russians in the war, which has violated the original agreement.

But everyone knows that the great powers are usually thick-skinned. Unless the Kingdom of Prussia provides evidence, the Vienna government will never admit that it has supported the Russians.

As for why so many Austrian equipment appear in the Russian army?

Russian and Austrian equipment comes from the same origin, which is news that the whole world knows. It is normal to have Austrian equipment, but it is a problem not to have it.

These are all produced by the Russians themselves. The Russian Empire is the overlord of the European continent. How could it be that it could not even handle only weapons and equipment?

The marks of Austrian enterprises appear on strategic materials, which is even less worth mentioning. They are all imitated by Russians, so the counterfeit goods are of course the same.

If you don’t believe it, you can go to the Russian Empire to investigate. The Tsarist government is still very easy to talk to, so at most it will send Siberian potatoes.

Is there any evidence? It is better not to take it out. The lid will not look good when it is exposed. It is better to keep silent together.

The original agreement was not put on paper, it was all verbal promises. Isn’t it good to pretend that nothing happened?

Then, the soldiers from the East Prussia region refused to agree.

Their family members were lost, and now they are not alive or dead. Is it because they were scratched by the Russians or fooled away? There must be a clear answer?

The news that the East Prussia region was voluntarily abandoned was even more unbearable. Then the mutiny occurred, and tens of thousands of troops asked the Berlin government for an explanation.

Moltke, the commander-in-chief, has become a sinner in the eyes of many people. If the military leaders had not known that the loss of East Prussia was just an accident, and William I was preparing to let Moltke be a scapegoat.

It is definitely not possible to do that now, as it will make your subordinates feel disappointed.

Of course, this suspicion cannot be eliminated until the matter is unclear. The blame still falls on the coach Moltke, but the responsibility will not be pursued.

William I was a smart man. He broke the bridge and killed the donkey when he crossed the river. He had to cross the river and grind the noodles before he could do it.

The end of the Prussian-Russian War is only temporary. It is nothing more than the arrival of winter and the war cannot continue. There is still a test waiting for them next year. At this time, the military will never be able to offend it.

Besides, if William could not even see such an obvious provocation and discord, how could he be the king?

The Berlin government immediately explained, ensuring that it did not deliberately give up the East Prussia region, and also announced a strategic plan to deploy to defend the East Prussia region.

The general who was responsible for guarding the coastal areas assumed all the responsibility for the loss of East Prussia and was sent to a military court.

Then the news of the people in the East Prussian region going to take refuge in the Austrian colonies was announced, and religious figures were invited to testify that most of them were still alive.

William I made a promise that after the war ended, the government would invest to take them back from overseas.

The noble officers were also doing ideological work for the soldiers: it is a war period, and the East Prussia region may become a battlefield again at any time. For the safety of the people, let them take refuge overseas first.

This mutiny came quickly and went faster. While pacifying the morale of the army, it also did not forget to lead hatred to the Russians.

Many religious figures, the people who did not evacuate, were witnesses. They were entirely because the Russians did their best and everyone could not survive, so they went overseas to take refuge.

William I was very tired. He comforted the soldiers and also tried to appease the nobles. The Junker nobles in the East Prussia also suffered heavy losses, and this was sacrificed for the country. They must be compensated after the war.

This is not the end. War will kill people. Behind the glorious results, a large number of Prussian soldiers fell down forever.

At the Berlin Palace, William I's heart was bleeding.

That's right, they won a great victory in the Battle of East Prussia. They not only recaptured the East Prussia region and occupied the Lithuanian region, but also drove the Russian troops attacking Poland back, and even occupied part of the Belarusian region.

Of course, this is not that the Prussian army is really so awesome, and can defeat the Russians with the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves.

In fact, these territories were all given by the Russians themselves. There is a saying that goes: how much territories can be occupied on the battlefield depends on how much the enemy is willing to give up.

The main force of the Russian army was severely damaged and the morale was dispersed and the defeat was defeated all the way. Naturally, the Prussian army just followed behind to take over the territory.

If you really fight all the way, how could you break through two or three hundred kilometers in half a month? This is not the era of blitzkrieg. If you rely on two legs to fight, you can't get faster even if you want to.

The results of the battle were brilliant, and the losses were terrifying. Behind the victory, the Prussian army also paid a heavy price. The Prussian army suffered a loss of 142,000 in the entire East Prussia Battle.

Among them, 74,000 people were killed in battle, 38,000 were disabled due to injuries, 3,216 were killed in accidents, and 27,000 wounded people who needed long-term cultivation.

This is not all. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the total loss of the Pu army has exceeded 280,000.

In addition to the military losses, civilians suffered greater losses. The Russian navy attacked the coastal areas, which also caused them considerable casualties. If the people who were robbed by Austria were included, the total number was almost approaching one million.

Of course, including the newly occupied areas, the total population has increased. However, these new people do not agree with the Kingdom of Prussia.

However, William I was confident, and there was no harm without comparison. With the Tsarist government as a reference, he believed that the people would make the right choice.

As long as the assimilation lasts for more than ten or twenty years, these new people will be the cornerstone of the Prussian Kingdom. Our ancestors have set an example in this regard.

The most critical issue now is to expand the results of the war and end the war. The Kingdom of Prussia is too small and must be expanded.

Since you have offended the Russians, it doesn’t matter how much you offend them. Dig a few more pieces of meat from the Russians as much as possible to strengthen the Kingdom of Prussia.

As long as your own strength is strong enough, it doesn't matter even if the Russians want to take revenge. The Prussian Kingdom has never been afraid of war, even if it faces the Russians.

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"Your Majesty, winter has come and the war is not allowed to continue. I suggest giving up the Lithuanian region first and withdrawing the troops back to the East Prussia region to defend."

Prime Minister Frank's words interrupted William I's imagination and brought him back to reality.

"What's the reason? You should know what it means to give up the Lithuanian region politically?"

Military, defending the East Prussia region is of course the best choice, and you can directly use domestic railways to transport materials.

It is different to defending Lithuania. The supply line has been directly increased by more than 200 kilometers, and there is no railway connecting the country, so the logistics pressure will be greatly increased.

However, politically, the occupation of Lithuania marked the Prussian Kingdom gaining the upper hand in this war. It not only inspires morale, but also allows the financial backers to increase their investment.

In William I's view, winters in Lithuania are not too cold, and the Prussian army can bear it. There are rivers in the territory that can reduce logistical pressure, and it is not a big problem to defend Lithuania.

Prime Minister Frank said cautiously: "The war has gone through now, and we must consider the aftermath. It is better to hold on when we see the better to negotiate with the Russians and preserve the fruits of our victory.

If we occupy the Lithuanian region, the Tsarist government will not negotiate with us. Even for the sake of face, they will not cease to truce at this time."

This is not just face, but also related to Alexander II's personal prestige. He lost the war and walked to the negotiating table. This was not something he could tolerate.

If you really lose and there is no chance to turn the tables, then there is no matter what prestige. If you don’t want to admit defeat, you still have to admit defeat.

But the Russians did not really lose the war, they just lost a battle.

Prime Minister Frank obviously did not want to fight with the Russians to the death, and planned to take advantage of this opportunity to take over as soon as possible. Annexing the Russians' territory was never within the scope of his plan.

William I replied with a wry smile: "Prime Minister, the war has reached this point. If there is no sufficient profit, what will we give to the country?

Moreover, the British's assistance is not easy to obtain. The London government's support for our annexation of the Baltic region is not just for support.

If we cannot do it, then without the support of the British, how should we go in the future?

Since the military provoked this war, we have been just a chess piece, not a flag bearer. The chess piece cannot lose its value, otherwise it will become a abandoned piece."

It is not what William I want to fight with the Russians to the end. But reality tells him that he must fight with the Russians to the end.

The victory of the Battle of East Prussia strengthened the determination of the pro-war factions, and the power of radical groups increased sharply, and they wanted to gain profits in the war.

A mere Denmark kingdom could not satisfy their appetite at all. Moreover, the Prussian Kingdom did not dare to annex the entire Denmark kingdom, and at most it would be cut off a piece of land.

The war has gone on, and the Kingdom of Prussia has been in high debt, and the financial owners will not let them stop.

Now it is not only the British that need them to fight to the death with the Russians, but the French and Austrians also need them to continue to weaken the Russians. If this is not done, then the Kingdom of Prussia will have no value for existence.

Prime Minister Frank was unaware of it because he was an anti-war faction from the beginning and countries did not contact him.

After the war broke out, the military dominated and the government was just taking action. He, the prime minister, was marginalized.

He was not driven out of office because William I didn't want to see the military dominance. Even if he kept Frank in his position, he was unwilling to hand over the position of prime minister to the military.

Upon hearing this news, Prime Minister Frank looked as if dead and left the palace unsteadily.7
Chapter completed!