Chapter 1725: The Hindenburg Three
Chapter 1725 Hindenburg 3
In fact, Mackensen, as a veteran general, did not ask for so many troops. After Hindenburg issued the troop transfer order, Marshal Mackensen, who was informed of the news, immediately asked to reduce the size of the reinforcements and at the same time asked for some reinforcements to be exchanged. Troops, he asked for more elite troops, not a large number of troops with average combat effectiveness, but unfortunately, this request was rejected by Germany from the General Staff! In other words, it was vetoed by Hindenburg, and Ruprecht even believed that the Kaiser didn't see Mackensen's report at all!
Isn't it surprising that the report of a commander of the front army can't be heard by the sky? Surprised or not? In fact, this is nothing, you think you can chat with the Kaiser just by yourself? In fact, think of the period of Bismarck, who was as strong as old Moltke, such a German chief of staff would greet Bismarck first when meeting the Kaiser, and at the same time chat with the Kaiser in the presence of the Prime Minister. It is perfectly normal for the current Hindenburg to suppress a report from a certain front army as the chief of the general staff. Let alone Mackensen, it is impossible to return to Brussels and Hindenburg to be the top cow, even if he can come back, Germany Is the emperor something you can see whenever you want? ! What are you kidding? !
"This guy William is so insane, a series of stinky moves!" Prince Leopold made no secret of his contempt for the Kaiser's military talents in his words. "Also, I feel that there is something wrong with this Hindenburg!" The prince stopped talking after finishing speaking, looking at the prince, waiting for Ruprecht to make up his mind!
"From a military point of view, this is a very bad move, and the so-called reason can only convince a rookie like William II, uncle, let us see the situation after the transfer is completed." Ruprecht finished , put down the teacup in his hand, picked up the putter and walked to the huge map hanging on the wall.
"The troops on the western front are a little nervous now. If Britain and France launch an attack, then I am afraid that all the reserve troops on the western front will have to go up, and it is impossible to deal with other things. And what about the eastern front? Although the troops are sufficient, they are too large The large size and the poor environment on the Eastern Front have reduced the reaction speed of the Mackensen Army. Once the Mackensen Army launches an attack on Russia, it will be like a train that can't stop. It's no problem to hit it directly, but It's hard to brake and turn a corner."
"And then there are us. At least on the surface, we have only 80,000 troops in Bavaria. It is no problem to ensure our own stability, but if we want to interfere in the internal affairs of Prussia, we will be powerless! This point, at least on the surface It made the Kaiser feel at ease, and it also made some other people feel at ease. Therefore, in the eyes of some people who have other ideas, the whole of Germany is already a strength on the outside and a weakness on the inside. If they can control some of the new troops, then it is really After controlling the domestic situation, if you think about Hindenburg's idea of requiring heavy weapons for the newly formed troops, the result is obvious!" The prince was originally smiling, but now it has become completely cold and serious! Because Ruprecht knew that the fateful moment had arrived!
"Whether Hindenburg has reached an agreement with the Social Democrats, or maintains the so-called good-faith neutrality, at least Prussia's influence on the first half of our plan is almost zero.
If there is no accident, we can calmly clean up Hungary, and then my wife will become the queen, and the direct descendants of the Wittelsbach family will become the next crown prince. said the prince.
"However, I have always wondered why Hindenburg has become the chief of the general staff. Why can he reach an agreement with the Social Democrats?" At this time, Leo, who was also a half-politician Although Prince Pod had already thought of the possibility of Hindenburg, he still had doubts in his heart. After all, he was already an extremely powerful minister. If you don't want to break the ground and become king, as a Prussian, this is already enough, so why should he bother? To agree with the Social Democrats at great risk? Leopold couldn't figure it out.
"First of all, the first point is that Hindenburg's being the chief of staff can be said to be a half-accidental luck. If it wasn't for Moltke's open communication with the Grand Duke of Baden and talking about many topics that made the Kaiser afraid, the Kaiser would not Get rid of Moltke. Before, you and I knew what Hindenburg was doing, but it was just in charge of logistics. At this time, if the Social Democrats put forward a more attractive condition, Hindenburg It is entirely possible to turn against him, after all, he is not the same as the noble officer corps."
"Secondly, Hindenburg is also very clear that the Kaiser wants to let himself be the chief of staff just as a puppet. Now it is just an emergency. It is estimated that after this period of time, the Kaiser will immediately replace him. Tell me a joke , If Bavaria goes to the Western Front next year and I go to the German General Staff, who does Uncle think the command of the Western Front will fall into?" the prince said with a smile.
"Fuck, I've never seen such a brazen person. Even if it's true, you can't say it yourself! I don't have a nephew like you!" Prince Leopold was shocked by Ruprecht's face! But the prince is right. With Ruprecht's record, he must have the final say when he arrives on the Western Front. Even if he doesn't have the rank of chief of the general staff, the command power really has nothing to do with Hindenburg. Well, the Kaiser will also recognize the prince, because fighting a war is really an honest thing!
As for the third point, the prince did not tell Prince Leopold, because in history, when Germany launched a revolution (sensitive) when Germany was in trouble at home and abroad, even if some officers in the military were willing to suppress it, as the general staff Hindenburg did not agree, but instead persuaded the Kaiser to abdicate. Leaving aside what Hindenburg really thought, his behavior clearly showed that even when the Kaiser fully trusted him and gave him a heavy responsibility, he still I chose to stand by and watch, which shows that, in essence, Hindenburg and the Kaiser, as well as those who are only attached to the imperial power, are not the same way!
But now, Hindenburg's status is much worse than in history. Without military exploits, his status is very low, and he belongs to the kind that can consider retiring after the war... He is even less likely to have any loyalty to the Kaiser. Moreover, his class and the people around him have no direct relationship with the German aristocratic officer corps. Therefore, whether it is for personal purposes or the interests of his own group, if the German officer corps headed by the Kaiser can go down at this time, he will Undoubtedly profitable.
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