Chapter 1757: Ten-Word Intersection 1
"This group of damn moths!" When Knowles left, Scheer said angrily. Unlike Knowles imagined, Scheer would lead the fleet to stay out of the matter, Scheer understands very well that there are many things that you can't avoid if you want to avoid them! The so-called fencers or neutrals seldom have good results. Whether the Kaiser wins or the Social Democrats win, they will not have a good impression of themselves. Don’t look at what Knowles said, it seems that they are right about their own choices. Relatively satisfied, in fact, it is just a stopgap measure.
However, now Scheer and the German High Seas Fleet behind him are standing at a crossroads. From a military point of view, he instinctively expressed disgust at the actions of Albert and others, full of strong hostility. But again, for the Kaiser, Scheer is not so loyal now, not only because the Kaiser has just cut the navy's rations and supplies, but more importantly, he feels that the Kaiser's ability is limited..... ..
Recalling the behavior of the Kaiser in the past ten years of his administration, Scheer’s evaluation is average. If it is a normal period, this is fine, but if it is in a war or after the war, the Kaiser’s lack of ability may cause relatively serious problems. Don't think that all fighting is over when the war is over! That was just a new beginning. A domestic war for the distribution of various interests is far more complicated than the swords and swords on the battlefield. And can the Kaiser manage this situation? Scheer didn't know.
Neutrality or joining the Social Democratic Party has disappeared from Scheer's options. Although the conditions proposed by Knowles are very attractive, Scheer does not trust them. The reason is simple. If Albert succeeds, then Scheer will not The ability to make the other party fulfill its promise, as for believing in the morals of politicians? For a group of guys who are willing to risk Germany's failure for power, Scheer will not believe them.
But what if you help the Kaiser and stabilize the domestic situation? This seems to be the most conservative choice, but there are also many problems. Now Knowles can be said to have seen it all, but he can't use it to persuade the Kaiser to start, and now the Social Democratic Party must be prepared, even It has reached the verge of launching, and one's own actions may cause the conflict to break out in a way that exceeds the expectations of both parties.
And to be honest, judging from the current situation, Scheer is not optimistic about the Kaiser. Now Scheer feels that a group of people in the German General Staff may have turned their backs. It is hard to say how many supporters there are in the army, but it is certain. Most of them are on the sidelines. Once it breaks out, it's hard to say how many loyal forces the Kaiser can find to counterattack, and maybe some people in the General Staff will persuade the Kaiser to give up his rights! This is what the so-called fortresses are breached from the inside!
There is a saying that you must stand on the side of the winner. If you stand on the side of the Kaiser and the Kaiser fails in the end, the joke will be too big.... Not only himself, maybe the navy will face the opponent's revenge! Therefore, the current situation is like this. Although Scheer still has some leaning towards the Kaiser, he dare not act rashly.
"Everything I do is for the empire, for the navy, and I will not be loyal to a certain person, party, or group." Scheer said silently in his heart. After thinking for a while, Scheer finally decided on one thing, that is, no matter what, Scheer must ensure that the naval system and the cities under the control of the navy will not be chaotic. Since the impact is inevitable, first limit the conflict to as much as possible. A smaller range now!
However, to achieve this goal, Scheer found himself unable to do so. Because the German High Seas Fleet counts hundreds of thousands of people including the base personnel, and the fleet only accounts for a small part. Knowles can find himself, and I am afraid he can also find other powerful factions in the navy. Whether these people will go with him or not? It's hard to say, so it is definitely impossible for Scheer to take the risk to find someone outside the fleet system to conspire with this matter.
So, after careful consideration, Scheer suddenly found that, apart from the fleet, he seemed to be unable to find an ally with sufficient strength. Now, he couldn't tell who was a friend and who was an enemy. Tirpitz was loyal to the Kaiser. Yes, but Scheer has a faint feeling that he and Tirpitz may not be the same.
"It seems that there are some things that need to be discussed with Hipper." Admiral Scheer said with a sigh. As the second in command in the fleet system, Scheer knew that he couldn't get around Hipper in his work! Sooner or later Hipper must know this question!
That night, Scheer and Hipper discussed the content of today's meeting with Knowles, and talked about their own views. In short, the Kaiser and the parliamentary parties may have a showdown, and something big will happen, what should we do! At the same time, Scheer also wanted to know what plans Ruprecht, who is far away in Ukraine, has at this time. After all, although the main force of the Bavarian Legion is abroad, the strength left in the country is still considerable, especially for the now empty Even more so for Germany!
"Stabilize the navy first, ensure the stability of the coastal cities, and try to ensure the normal war needs of the front line." Hipper thought for a while and said, Hipper and Scheer's cooperation on the issue of ensuring war needs and maintaining stability as much as possible The ideas are surprisingly consistent.
"However, in order to stabilize the navy, we must have sufficient armed forces as the backing. However, you and I both know that our power is not enough to control the entire navy, so we need to seek the necessary foreign aid." Hipper thought for a while and said.
"Necessary foreign aid? The number of domestic armies is already very small, and we don't know their political orientation. It's hard to say whether they are friends or foes. The police system is estimated to be infiltrated. Where else can we find them?" Armed forces?" Scheer asked.
"Actually, you already know the answer, but you don't want to say it for some reason. Because you are also thinking about whether the adult with a heavy hand is also trying to take advantage of the chaos." Hipper sighed Said. "Of course, your worry is justified. If you can see the current situation, then that person must also be able to see it. But until now, you haven't made a statement, which makes you very worried."
"Can I understand that, as a Prussian and a Protestant, although you agree with Crown Prince Ruprecht's ability. However, you are still very worried about us from a political standpoint. You are afraid that if you rush for help, you may It will lead wolves into the house. To a certain extent, you also regard His Royal Highness as a speculator! Is that true? If you say more, you are still hesitant between the Kaiser, the Parliament, and Bavaria!" Hipper said .
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