"And another typical negative example is Hungary. The solidification of Hungary's class is extremely rare throughout Europe. Nobles, capitalists, and landlords monopolized most of the social resources. In the golden stage of their so-called development, cities such as Budapest were indeed built with magnificent construction. However, the civilian areas around the city were accusations of those who monopolize national interests! The entire society was divided into two parts, a group of corrupt nobles who occupied most of the country's interests. They put their own interests above the country, and the other part was the civilian class who worked all day long and lived in poverty. They were indifferent to this country, because no matter who came to power or who was in power, their lives would not change much. Without that class really caring about the country, the decline of Hungary was inevitable!" said the crown prince.

Why is a huge, dynamic and caring middle class in the country the cornerstone of the stability of the empire? The reason is very simple. Overly powerful corporate groups, such as various monopoly groups, have the ability to influence the country's policies. In their eyes, the state may just be a tool for profit. For their own interests, they may limit competition or artificially create obstacles and troubles. For example, Germany's poor military production in World War II in history was like this. Therefore, for these giants, the country needs necessary restrictions and guidance, and it is obvious that Prussia in reality is not doing very well.

The middle class is different. Their power is not enough to directly affect the state power, but they are highly consistent with the national interests. They will contribute their talents for this highly consistent interest. They do not have nothing like the poor class, nor do they ignore the country for themselves like monopoly groups. It is precisely because of the high consistency of interests that Ruprecht intends to guide and strengthen this class. Moreover, because of certain knowledge and strong judgment ability, they are rarely easily utilized by other political forces.

For more than ten years, the crown prince has been implementing this policy in the areas he can influence. Needless to say, Bavaria is, because the aristocratic and bourgeois forces are limited, so it is more convenient to implement. What about the Austro-Hungarian Empire? The Hungarian aristocratic system was closed like a solid fortress, so Ruprecht chose a radical approach to completely wipe out most of the Hungarian nobles in a civil war!

What about Austria? In the Bohemia-Moravia region, Ruprecht has been in the area for more than ten years and is gradually changing the social composition and forming new centripetal forces. In other parts of Austria? How to say it? Although Austria has a huge aristocratic force, their number is limited. In the vast new territory, Ruprecht has enough positions to accommodate personnel who have been promoted from the army, civilian class, and intellectual class. As a group of people from other classes emerged, the proportion of the original Austrian aristocrats and capitalists naturally decreased a lot. It can be said that the improvement of the social system of Bavaria and Austro-Hungarian Empire has entered a virtuous cycle.

For a king who truly holds real power, he does not belong to a certain class. Only by balanced distribution of state power and interests among all classes can the king's interests be maximized. Ruprecht does not rely on a certain class or a certain group to maintain his rule, so he does not have to indulge a certain group or class at all. His backbone is the people who rise up with his leadership in the country. So once some people conflict with the interests of the country, then just suppress it directly!

But the old Prussian region is different! The power of the Junker aristocrats in Germany is so powerful. Even in history, after the empire was destroyed, the newly established Weimar Republic had strong remnants of the Junker aristocrats, not to mention now? The German Empire finally won. The German Emperor Prussia needed the support of the Junker aristocrats to ensure their status and rule. What about the right and centrists of the Social Democrats who dominated the parliament? They were the spokespersons of some aristocrats and the bourgeoisie, and as the left was severely damaged, there was a serious gap between them and the ordinary people.

So, the final result is this. Although the old Prussia fought for power, it was just a round of coordinated relationship between the Junker nobles and the bourgeoisie behind the scenes. It was not the German emperor or the parliamentary faction who really held the regime, but the people behind them! The old Prussia class has been solidified and has not undergone essential changes due to the so-called civil war!

As for why Ruprecht and Crook and others said so much today? Well, the reason is very simple, because neither General Crook nor General Hausen were nobles... Especially General Crook, who was really a step-by-step battle from the grassroots level through the war with his ability. From a class perspective, although they have a noble status, they are not nobles. This is the case with European aristocrats. It is not because you have a high official position, the noble class will accept you? How easy is it? So Crook and others were born dissatisfied with the Junker nobles, which can be seen in the performance of the civil strife in Germany.

As for Pinov? This guy is loyal to the German Emperor. But now he has been drawn to Prussia. The German Emperor has no reach to the influence of the German Emperor, and even for some reason, he gave up the army commander who once tended to be himself. After all, anyone is a bit utilitarian. The war has ended and his military status has declined. The German Emperor must now be more inclined to the Junker nobles in the bureaucratic system. Therefore, it is impossible for Pinov to have no complaints about the German Emperor. Of course, he also complained about the parliamentary faction...

So, in Ruprecht's view, these people can fight for! How can we win over those who are capable, ambitious, and have reached old age and do not have much desire for power and money? A simple wish to be appointed as an official is definitely not possible, because now they are basically over. So at this time, they must be given a concept that they agree with and a goal that they can strive for together!

From the moment, Crook and others need to solve the problem of resettlement of millions of officers and soldiers. In the long run, they also want to make the empire stronger and need to change some deep-seated stubborn diseases of the German Empire! More importantly, they agree with Ruprecht's philosophy. Once needed, they will not be ruthless in both the Junker aristocrats and the bourgeoisie! This is a very important pawn for the crown prince to influence the politics of other countries! Or alliance!
Chapter completed!