Chapter 1840: Scheer and Mackensen One
"I thought that I would talk to Admiral Scheer on the Bavaria, the flagship of the High Seas Fleet." After boarding the hanging ladder, Admiral Mackensen said to the naval officers who came to greet him. This time, Mackensen has been very tolerant. In order to be able to meet with Admiral Scheer, Mackensen agreed to the request to meet on the navy's warship, and there were very few entourages, fully taking care of the navy's face. However, to his surprise, this time, the battleship used as the negotiation venue was not the flagship of the High Seas Fleet, but the backup flagship Saxon
"Your Excellency, Admiral, the meeting room on the battleship Bavaria is reserved for Crown Prince Ruprecht. It will only be open when the Crown Prince comes to the navy in person and presides over the meeting. Under normal circumstances, even if General Scheer convenes The meeting was only held in the officer's dining room," said an accompanying naval officer next to him.
"Well, I accept this explanation." If it is said that General Scheer used the flagship conference room for meetings and the backup flagship conference room for Mackensen, even if Mackensen didn't say it in his heart, he would definitely be very dissatisfied. But now, since only Crown Prince Ruprecht can use this conference room, I have nothing to complain about. There is no way, in terms of status and merit, why does Mackensen have a relationship with Crown Prince Ruprecht? Compare? And as a comrade-in-arms on the Eastern Front, Mackensen already respected Crown Prince Ruprecht very much. Be overwhelmed by the other person's ability and personality. After listening to this explanation, naturally there is no dissatisfaction.
After entering the meeting room of the battleship Saxony, there were only Admiral Scheer and Major General Bernke, commander of the third battleship squadron, in the huge meeting room. This is very different from what General Mackensen imagined. He felt that, given the status of both parties and the content of the negotiation, the scene should be bigger, right? Even if the commanders at the first level of the army have talks, they have to sit down at least two times, enough for a dozen people, right? And now, except for the clerk, there are only 4 people in the entire conference room... Including the chief of staff who is making soy sauce on his side.
"This meeting, because the issues discussed are very sensitive, so the fewer people you know, the better. After all, a considerable number of people in the entire fleet are sympathetic to the parliamentary faction." Admiral Scheer explained.
"Well, I understand this very well, and I am very grateful to the navy for its efforts and contributions to the soldiers on the Eastern Front in the winter." Mackensen really realized now that the army and the navy are really different, not only The types of arms and technology are different, and the mental outlook and system of the troops are different. I don't understand.
Although Admiral Scheer did not agree to use naval ships to transport Mackensen's Eastern Front Army back to the mainland, he used naval warships to replenish a large amount of supplies and winter clothes for the Eastern Front officers and soldiers. It is not bad for the Eastern Front Army to survive this winter. So, no matter what, the Navy really helped Mackensen. Mackensen at least paid lip service to the help.
"General Scheer, I think you should have understood the main purpose of our meeting this time. The domestic disputes have been protracted and the empire is bleeding in the internal strife. It has greatly affected the battle situation, and now, with the weather gradually turning Nuan, I think it's time to completely resolve the domestic rebellion. My army has gathered part of the front line. On the western front, the offensive of the British and French coalition forces is coming to an end. Your Majesty's army has been freed from restraint. At this time, You and the Navy should have made the right choice," Mackensen said.
Why did Mackensen mention this matter again after Admiral Scheer rejected Mackensen's request for a ride? Didn't you just see that the battle situation has eased now, the frontline troops have spare power, and the Kaiser has the strength to push back? In Mackensen's view, the current situation is completely good news for the Kaiser. At this time, should the navy choose to stand in line?
"The Navy's attitude is neutral for now.
We have done what we can to ensure the training and morale of the navy and the supply of troops on the east and west fronts. As for what happened in Berlin, it has little to do with us. No matter who comes to power, we still have to fight the British fleet in the vast North Sea. Admiral Scheer thought for a while and said.
"Aren't you afraid that His Majesty the Emperor will blame you?" Mackensen couldn't believe his ears. At this time, why should the parliament faction fight against the Kaiser, and once the Kaiser gains power, then William II Temper, he will surely take revenge on all those who are not on his side.
"If His Majesty's advantage is really as great as you said, then tell me, why is there still no movement on the western front? Needless to say, each group army will deploy a division of troops, and the military power of the parliamentary faction will be completely suppressed However, until now, the generals on the Western Front have not issued orders." Admiral Scheer paused and continued: "And I also heard that General Herlingen seems to be preparing to suppress the domestic rebellion, but the middle and low-level officers did not I didn’t want to do this, and almost caused a mutiny, but General Crook stepped forward and quelled the mutiny on the condition that he would not participate in the civil war. Therefore, I feel that the entire army may not agree with the Kaiser’s order.”
"Even if some officers and soldiers of the army do not agree with His Majesty, I feel that the Navy should be on His Majesty's side the most. After all, His Majesty personally presided over the large expansion of the Navy, and Your Majesty was personally promoted by His Majesty the Emperor. You should be on His Majesty's side." Mackensen said with some incomprehension. In his perception, the navy as a beneficiary should be a die-hard supporter of the Kaiser.
"I need to clarify, first, His Majesty's expansion of the navy is a national strategic need, not to satisfy some people's personal desires to increase their ranks. The expansion of the navy and His Majesty's awarding honors to certain nobles are completely two concepts. We It cannot be confused. When the imperial navy cannot meet the needs, anyone will choose to expand the navy. This is a public interest, not a personal favor."
"Secondly, the awards received by all the officers and men in the navy are the result of our struggles. We have paid, so we have received what we deserve. This is equivalent, and it is not a personal favor."
"Thirdly, as soldiers, we first pledge our allegiance to the country of Germany, then to the nation, and then to the government and the emperor. We will not use force arbitrarily in order to be loyal to a certain person." Admiral Scheer explained.
"But according to the information I got, you obeyed Crown Prince Ruprecht's order. Whether you refused His Majesty's order to attack, or followed up with neutrality, His Royal Highness was influenced by it," Mackensen said. .
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