Chapter 2333 Banquet in Sanssouci Palace Three

"If Bavaria proposed this allocation plan to Austria-Hungary, it would be reasonable. After all, Bavaria has been supporting the military construction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire since before the war, and has saved the Austro-Hungarian Army many times during the war. However, if this One point is proposed by the imperial government and Bavaria objects, then it is obviously unreasonable for the empire to propose such a distribution plan, because except for Bavaria, all our states’ gains on the Eastern Front are closely related to the contributions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.” At this time. , Duke Albrecht, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke. Obviously, his attitude was quite close to that of Mackensen.

"However, whether it is Bavaria or the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they also obtained supplies on the Eastern Front. The Eastern Front was not without harvest, and the Empire did not pursue these spoils at all. The Bavarian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Army took Kiev and Donetsk. In the end, the wealth in these big Russian cities such as Minsk and Minsk was taken over by them. They originally chose the direction of easy access to attack. Ruprecht is very smart. If this war is compared to a feast, he Choose the most delicious part, and let us gnaw the bones." The words of the Grand Duke of Baden were a little too much.

"Your Excellency, what you said is too much. You forgot that more than 700,000 Prussian officers and soldiers once fought on the Eastern Front. We trudged and fought in waist-deep snow in an environment of more than minus 20 degrees. , The harsh weather even made steel lose its toughness. I have seen frostbitten officers and soldiers in field hospitals with my own eyes. I feel that you are insulting the entire Prussian Eastern Front Army!" Mackensen's angry voice echoed in the banquet.

"My lord, I can pretend that I didn't hear what you said just now. But as a commander on the western front, I don't agree with your point of view. Whether on the eastern front or the western front, any German soldier is worthy of respect .” Grand Duke Albrecht was also a little dissatisfied.

"Okay, I believe that what the Grand Duke of Baden said just now was a slip of the tongue. He certainly didn't mean to be disrespectful to His Excellency the Marshal and the officers and soldiers under your command. The Grand Duke is just worried about the current situation in Germany. Although the Empire won this war, but The loss is huge, and what is even more frightening is that the central authority of the empire is not there. Can you imagine a situation where a decision needs to be decided by three parties? Everyone has their own ideas. We finally reached an agreement with some people, but because of others Oppose and fail to pass, there has never been an agreement in this world that satisfies all parties, and everyone should understand this truth.” The Kaiser finally opened his mouth.

"Your Excellency the Grand Duke should have communicated with Crown Prince Ruprecht?" Duke Albrecht asked.

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not agree with our proposal. Both we and the parliament faction agree with this proposal, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is going to use the veto power." Lord Baden said after recovering his mood. "We don't want to make things so rigid. Once we oppose for the sake of opposition, the political ecology of this country will be very bad."

"Then did His Royal Highness Ruprecht put forward his distribution proposal?" Duke Albrecht asked: "After all, he and his country have played a pillar role in this war, and he himself is in charge of negotiations. Moreover, it is an important bridge connecting the Austro-Hungarian Empire, so he should have his own views, right?"

"Uh... At that time, for some reason, he didn't explain it." The Grand Duke of Baden realized his procedural error, even though he didn't like Ruprecht's suggestion in his heart, but no matter what, As one of the Big Three, Bavaria should at least have the right to express his opinion. Even if he disagrees, he should also ask and listen, even if the Kaiser and the parliament faction are now standing together!

"It was a mistake. So, can we take a decision after listening to Bavaria?" Duke Albrecht said.

"We will make up for the lack of this step." After a while, the Grand Duke of Baden said.

"The division of indemnities up to tens of billions of marks cannot be achieved overnight. Each state needs to consider it by itself, so I think we should be more tolerant and consider this issue with a cooperative attitude. I am here today only because of His Majesty the Kaiser. Invitation to a banquet, not a negotiation. Of course, I will pass on your Majesty's intentions to the King of Württemberg." Grand Duke Albrecht decided to settle the matter to the end, without expressing his position or opinion, only conveying, Then eat and go home! that is it.

"Marshal Mackensen, let's forget about the unhappiness just now, can we?" Little Mao Qi said to Mackensen.

"Okay, Your Excellency Little Maoqi, this matter is over like this, and the words just now will not reach the ears of the sixth person other than the five of us." Mackensen glanced at Grand Duke Baden and suppressed his heart dissatisfied, and then said to Little Moqi.

When the banquet ended, Duke Albrecht and Mackensen did not separate after leaving the palace. On the side of the road, in Duke Albrecht's car, Mackensen and the Duke had a short conversation.

"I thought that war was the biggest enemy we faced, but now, I didn't expect that after the war, facing interests, the rift within the empire would be so serious." Mackensen said a little angrily.

"This is just the beginning. There are now three centers of power within the empire, and after we have received nearly one million square kilometers of land, we have also received a population of more than 30 million. This is a big problem in the future." Duke Albrecht nodded and said.

"Then what should we do now? I don't think the confrontation can continue." Although Mackensen doesn't like to interfere in government affairs, his understanding of the crown prince after working with Ruprecht for a long time convinced him that the crown prince is absolutely Will not let it go. Faced with the joint pressure from the Kaiser faction and the parliamentary faction this time, the crown prince will definitely fight back! And what will be the result of this counterattack? Nobody knows.

"The best outcome is for everyone to take a step back, and then come up with a plan that is acceptable in all aspects, and let's push through it." Duke Albrecht said helplessly.

"I am surprised that you say such irresponsible words," Mackensen said.

"I'm just a duke, and I can't even make it to the Kingdom of Württemberg. Acting rashly when the situation is unclear will only lead to worse consequences. Marshal Mackensen, in a word, before the second round of the three parties, Don't try to get too close to either side. As an old Prussian, you will be hated if you stand on the side of Bavaria, and if you stand on the side of Old Prussia, it will be easy for Bavaria to deal with you. So, at this time , your best choice is to find an opportunity to go to the United States for a walk, or go back to your hometown in the countryside to recuperate." Duke Albrecht hesitated for a long time, and finally said these words.

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