Chapter 1536 More Important Things

Chapter 1536 More Important Things

It has to be said that the real top nobles in Germany in this era are more or less knowledgeable about military affairs. The so-called lack of proficiency means that they cannot command large armies to fight, but they still have the ability to command at the army and division level. For example, William’s old Pa had been at the front during the Pudan Wars and fought in three Dynasty Wars. The Prince's uncle commanded the artillery at the Battle of Sedan. Both the prince of Saxony and the grand duke of Württemberg served as army commanders. Although the Grand Duke of Baden is not on the front line now, he has also received systematic military education.

After carefully pondering the prince's words, the Grand Duke of Baden also agrees with the prince's point of view from a purely military point of view. The level of the so-called commanders is indeed high and low. For example, Ruprecht, who is powerful, has created a complete military system. For example, this Archduke Karl, who is only 20 years old, knows how to fight? The Austrian emperor arranged Archduke Karl to this position probably to let him mix his qualifications and reputation.

Although Archduke Karl's ability is limited, how can he say it? This plane has something called the Staff Department, and those staff members who come out of regular military schools can handle most things obediently. In addition, the strategy discussed by Ruprecht and Konrad before was to build a strong defense and only need to last for a short period of time. In the environment of World War I, this strategy of relying on fortifications for conservative defense is impossible to win, but it is not easy to lose...

For Grand Duke Karl, it is enough to defend according to the plan of the General Staff. If you defend it, it is your credit. There's been a lot of trouble. Internally, the practice of withholding supplies from other legions has also led to complaints within the army. So it was no surprise that he was eventually kicked out of the Austrian Army.

"But I believe that the Emperor of Austria should still have some expectations of Archduke Karl at this time. Otherwise, His Majesty the Emperor should completely remove Archduke Karl from his military post." Archduke Baden changed the subject.

"That's right, at this time, His Majesty the Emperor did have some fantasies about Grand Duke Karl. However, just last winter, these fantasies were completely shattered," the prince said.

"Last winter, Prince Leopold's army occupied Romania. According to the agreement, we gave up some areas and handed them over to the Hungarians. At this time, Grand Duke Karl was in the Hungarian Legion. Then, in order to completely rule Romania, the Hungarians , They deployed a considerable part of the elite troops in Romania instead of sending them to the front line. On this issue, Chief of Staff Conrad and I have quite a few complaints. I told the Austrian emperor about this, and the Austrian emperor also reminded me Archduke Karl, but I think you know the result."

"Hungarians still retain a considerable part of their troops in Romania, but Grand Duke Karl doesn't seem to have played a positive role?" Grand Duke Baden asked.

"That's right, Archduke Karl and Hungary are too close,

He even forgot that the foundation of the crown of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was Austria, and that the Hungarian Legion was beneficial to the Supreme Command on the Eastern Front, as well as small actions against the orders of the Austrian Emperor. He couldn't get away from it. "

"If this step is reached, if anyone else is willing to make Archduke Karl the emperor, then it can only be the Hungarians! And when Archduke Karl took this step, Emperor Fritz's last illusion about him was also disillusioned. Before the Russians launched the offensive this time, Grand Duke Karl has never had anything to do with the throne. Do you think my analysis makes sense?" After finishing speaking, the prince said with a smile.

"It's true that a guy who eats inside and out can't inherit the throne." The Grand Duke of Baden said. "However, the newly elected heir may not be like Grand Duke Karl. He can wait for a smooth transition."

"Impossible. The Emperor of Austria is currently doing a very important thing. He is trying to completely surrender Hungary and turn the dual empire into a unified empire. He has no time to consider a new heir, and the new heir has no ability. Helping the Austrian Emperor to complete this matter, instead of doing this, why would the Austrian Emperor make trouble?" Ruprecht threw a big bomb!

"Changing the political landscape of the dual empire? Are you kidding me?" Both the Grand Duke of Baden and Prime Minister Holwig gasped! This is regarded as a subversive move for the Austro-Hungarian Empire! And it was still during the war, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire had just suffered a disastrous defeat! The Grand Duke of Baden couldn't help but want to ask the Austrian Emperor, where did he have the confidence to do this? Too fucking incredible, right?

"It's impossible. I'm not questioning His Majesty Fritz's ability. I just want to say that the Kingdom of Hungary is a country with 300,000 square kilometers after all. This territory is already a big European country. In a turbulent period, go to Canceling the privileges of such a country is undoubtedly an act of playing with fire." Prime Minister Holwig said first, he was almost speechless, if the Austro-Hungarian Empire can eat Hungary under the current situation, then Bavaria will soon Just being bitten by Prussia, there is not even a scum left. Everyone likes to dominate the country. If it is really that easy, how could Prussia not clean up Bavaria first?

However, just after Prime Minister Holwig said these words, the prince just smiled and said nothing, and the Grand Duke of Baden was also lost in thought, which made Holwig feel a little strange, could it be, Does the Grand Duke of Baden have a different point of view from his own?

"It seems that the Grand Duke of Baden has understood a little bit, or believed what I said." The prince looked at the Grand Duke of Baden, and then said to Prime Minister Holwig.

"You must be making an analogy between the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire in your mind. You must be thinking, since the Kingdom of Austria can weaken Hungary's independence in the war, why hasn't Prussia settled Bavaria yet? Is that so?" The prince said what Prime Minister Holwig was thinking.

"No, that's not what I meant. I... I'm just very shocked, just shocked..." Prime Minister Holwig took out a handkerchief and stammered while wiping his sweat.

"It's okay, it's normal to have this idea. Since the establishment of the German Empire, I think the reports of Bavarian treason received by the emperors of the past emperors can fill a room, but so what? Bavaria is still Bavaria, and it will not be because of some Human thoughts disappear."

"It seems that the Grand Duke of Baden has a better understanding of this matter, but it's okay, let me explain why Austria can weaken Hungary now, but Prussia and Bavaria have always been able to get along like this." The prince said with a smile.

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