Moreover, from the current situation, Britain and France have just begun to transfusion through the northern route, and it can be said that they are still exploring. What's more, Britain and France are preparing to fight a battle in the Dardanelles. Before the dust of this battle is settled, they may not pay much attention to the northern route. Therefore, it is still early. If the conditions allow, the prince does not mind doing a vote. If the conditions do not allow, there is no need to force it.&1t;/p>

"After the fleet recovers its combat effectiveness, before I return to the Eastern Front, I will try my best to intercept the transport fleet heading to Russia. Under normal circumstances, I think it is enough to send submarines. However, no matter what the northern route is, I will defeat the Russians to the brink of defeat in 1913! If political conditions allow, by the first half of 1914, it will not be difficult to get Russia out of the battle by provoking domestic political struggles in Russia. The transportation of the northern route will have a certain impact on our Eastern Front, but it will not be decisive!" The prince thought for a while and said.&1t;/p>

In history, the Russians only lasted for three years in World War I. Before the February Revolution in Russia broke out, Germany did not reach the heart of Russia. Most of the territory lost by Russia in the Brest Treaty was fought all the way after the revolution. In other words, even if Germany could not penetrate into Russia, it could still defeat this great power. Of course, this only applies to Russia during World War I, and the Soviet Union during World War II was not possible!&1t;/p>

So why did Russia collapse? In itself, it is the collapse of Russia's domestic production and transportation system. Taking grain production as an example, Russia is indeed a big land and rich in resources. This is not said, but you also need someone to farm and livestock to cultivate the land. The war has drawn a large amount of human resources and livestock. So, there will be problems in agricultural production. Where can I supplement the lack of labor? There is no place to supplement it, so I can only reduce production! A large number of people are out of production, coupled with the increase in material loss, it is a pity that there is no problem!&1t;/p>

As for the transportation system, wartime transportation is much higher than in peacetime. Because a large amount of industry is transferred to the military industry, the share of the production of transportation vehicles such as trains will be reduced. High-intensity transportation will lead to transitional losses of transportation vehicles. Then, when the pressure increases and supplementary decreases, it will be a pity that this transportation system will not have any problems!&1t;/p>

The vast land and numerous population of the Russians became a burden to Russia in a way in the case of a war of attrition in World War 1! A large population means more people need to be raised, and a large place means that the journey from the rear to the front is also long. Therefore, when Russia lost a lot of equipment and could not be supplemented, its national production and transportation would definitely collapse!&1t;/p>

The ethnic problems within Russia are actually very serious. Just as the words said by Earl Cafur before Italy's unification, although Italy is now divided, he has a voice, which Dante said. Although Russia now relies on cavalry and cannons to rule the vast territory, it is not a whole. Is this true? Anyway, Finland has been independent, Poland has also been independent, and although the Soviet Union has been glorious for a period of time, it was also straightforward when it disintegrated... In fact, in history, Ukraine and other regions have indeed had independence, but they have not fought the Red Army... And these forces that can be suppressed by the government in peacetime will naturally be released when the Russian government is not able to do so! Then a storm sweeping the entire Russia!&1t;/p>

(There is such a statement in history. However, the statement description may be biased. Italians look down on Russians, and Russians also look down on Italians. For example, a Russian diplomat bluntly said that letting Italy join a strong country club was purely diplomatic etiquette.)&1t;/p>

The prince had performed much better in the first year than in the same period in history. Not only did he kill the Russian army, but his reserve forces were basically used up. When the war started next year, Russia would definitely be in a state of disagreement. When the military, political and economic forces supporting the Russian government were exhausted, various internal conflicts squeezed by Russia would break out until then, which proved that the fortress was always broken from the inside! Under internal and external troubles, it would be difficult for Russia to die!&1t;/p>

"You mean that the battle on the Eastern Front will be ended as soon as one and a half years?" William II said in surprise.&1t;/p>

"Maybe it cannot be completely over, but we can draw a considerable amount of troops out to use them on the Balkan front and the Western front." The prince thought for a while and said. "In addition, one thing that needs to be explained is that when the battle ends is closely related to what kind of outcome Germany plans to have."&1t;/p>

"If you are just planning to take the Baltic coast, Poland and Western Ukraine, we can do it quickly, but if you want to get this Ukrainian region out of Russia and want to bring the Transcaucasus into the control of the empire, it may take longer." The prince added.&1t;/p>

"This is really a dilemma multiple-choice question." William II said with a smile. If someone else said this to him, he would probably sneer. If he was in a bad mood, it would be possible to mock him or pick up the cane wheel. However, the prince's record and vision made William II believe in what he said! At least so far, what the prince said has fulfilled!&1t;/p>

"Since that's the case, then I believe you. I will cooperate with your actions on the Eastern Front this year." The German Emperor paused and continued: "As for the multiple-choice question you gave me? To be honest, I really need to think about it carefully. It's like betting in a casino. The risks and benefits are proportional to them, and I need to weigh them."&1t;/p>

Since the prince made a promise, the German Emperor thought he would not need to continue to get entangled in this issue. He asked the high seas fleet to intercept the northern route in order to end the war on the Eastern Front as soon as possible. Since Prince Ruprecht, who was responsible for the Eastern Front, knew it, then he would not interfere.&1t;/p>

"However, Ruprecht, from your plan, I always feel that you have lost your previous enterprising spirit. I always think that your most classic sea battle was Operation Thunder-Thurbruce. With a fleet less than the British, it went deep into the British coast and successively repelled the British three waves of fleets! At that time, you were simply a god of war, and now, I always feel that your plan is a bit conservative. You may not be scared by this loss, right?" The German Emperor said half-seriously and half-jokingly.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!