Chapter 1898 How to end the war 1
"Okay, we can now discuss the next issue." Ruprecht did not fantasize that this meeting could be completely finalized. The parliamentary issue could be finalized because they had been in contact with each other many times before. For this issue, Moltke and Bulle have expressed their support for themselves, and Grand Duke Baden was also kind-hearted. Albert and Barth are two bad guys in this regard. As long as the economic appearance is not too ugly, it is estimated that the plan will not be difficult to pass.&1t;/p>
Now, the last question is very important, that is, the issue of the German army in the future. Now, in Prussia, both the German imperialists and the parliamentary factions are very dissatisfied with the army. Once Prussia splits, it will definitely involve two states establishing new armies. So now the problem is, how should the imperial military system be built in the future?&1t;/p>
"Your Highness, we need to ensure the stability of the internal army during the transition period. After all, the country is in a war period now. If the internal army is unstable, it will lead to very serious consequences." Grand Duke Baden said. Those present naturally know what the so-called transition period means. Naturally, it is the negotiation period for the former Prussia to become the federal Prussia and the Kingdom of Prussia. Neither the German Emperor nor the parliamentary faction want the army to interfere.&1t;/p>
"First, I need you to join forces to issue a formal statement of settlement that means to resolve the problem through negotiations rather than violence. Secondly, I need you to issue a limited offensive order to put pressure on the British and French coalition forces. Third, I will send at least 40,000 Bavarian troops into the Western Front to stabilize the situation. The last point is that I will serve as commander-in-chief of the Western Front." Ruprecht said.&1t;/p>
"The first three points you raised are not a problem, but as for the last point? Are you planning to launch a large-scale attack?" asked Moltke, the former chief of staff. "Improvement, although we have successfully resisted the attacks of the British and French coalition forces, under the current domestic political situation, it is not very good to launch an attack."&1t;/p>
"It's okay, this will be a limited attack, the purpose is to mobilize the attention of the British and French coalition forces. I have already figured out the means to end the war. Maybe I can lock in the victory in one afternoon!" Ruprecht said with a smile.&1t;/p>
In fact, Ruprecht knew very well that the current domestic political instability had brought a very negative impact on the imperial front-line army. The 6th Army was even more chaotic than the navy. After all, there were fewer naval personnel, and one-third of the Bavarians. The most critical naval aviation also came from Bavaria. In addition, Scher and Hippel handled properly, and the political neutrality of the navy, the morale and organization of the navy were not lost. Now the training is still being trained.&1t;/p>
But the 6th Army is different, and there was almost a situation of internal military convergence before. Therefore, the prince asked the German Emperor and the parliament to send a reconciliation statement to stabilize the morale of the army and reassure the factions on the front line. The Bavarian Legion was to stabilize the defense line. As for letting Ruprecht be the chief of staff? There is nothing to say about this. With the prince's status and record today, being the chief of staff is what everyone hopes for. Even if there is no parliamentary faction causing trouble, the German Emperor has the advantage. If the Bavarian Legion enters the Western Front, both Moltke and Hindenburg will have to say that the command of the chief of staff will be given to the prince. After all, war is a serious matter, and fighting is the bottom line!&1t;/p>
Of course, Ruprecht's role as Chief of Staff also meant to suppress the top leaders of the Prussian officers. With the prince and his Bavarian army, Krook and other German senior officials could not make any mistakes at all. In this way, the negotiations between the German Emperor and the parliamentary faction could proceed smoothly.&1t;/p>
As for how to deal with military issues after the negotiations are completed in the future? Ruprecht has considered it. If he wants to win directly from 6, it may be a bit expensive. It is not that the German army cannot defeat the British and French coalition forces. In fact, if the prince is willing, he can once again parade on the Champs-Elysées and celebrate his victory in the Mirror Hall of Versailles.&1t;/p>
But what about the price? Even if the Germans succeed, they will probably have to pay more than 100,000 lives and hundreds of thousands of casualties! You know, the British and French coalition forces still have more than 30,000 troops on the Western Front! Maybe they are exhausted in the winter offensive, maybe their equipment and ammunition have also been consumed a lot, but after all, they still have millions of troops! In such a narrow area of the Western Front, they can tear a gap from the British and French coalition forces and dense defense lines like spider webs and then break in! How much does this tm cost?&1t;/p>
So, from the perspective of the prince, the German Empire has shed enough blood in this war. If possible, in order to preserve more vitality for the empire and to allow more people to go home safely, the next years will not be tortured by injuries and disabilities, Ruprecht believes that the empire can completely win in another way!&1t;/p>
"The French are ready to surrender. As long as we make no excessive demands, they can accept the truce. According to the Americans, as long as we guarantee to return to the border before the war, the French colonies in Central Africa and the Congo to which Belgium is easy to discuss. Now the only one who still needs to fight with the empire is the British, and the British are just the English Channel and their navy. So, I decided to kill the British navy to force Britain to admit defeat!" Ruprecht said.&1t;/p>
"But now the Royal British Navy still has great advantages. This time, you and the High Seas Fleet no longer leave after fighting, but have to kill the British fleet through long-term battles. This is completely different from the previous battles, and it is too dangerous. We are hard to accept your safety and risks." Xiao Moltke said.&1t;/p>
The words of Moltke are still sincere. It is not just a personal relationship between the two sides. More importantly, now, neither the German Emperor's or the parliamentary faction allows the prince to have accidents. The reason is very simple. At present, only Ruprecht can suppress the German officers' regiment. If the prince cannot be director due to accidents, then even if there is a strong Bavarian army, even if Prince Leopold is still there, it is difficult to say whether he can suppress the officers' regiment. The Bavarian Kingdom may choose a more conservative strategy. Regardless of the matter between the German Emperor and the parliamentary faction, the final result is very likely that the German officers' regiment will control the situation...&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!