Chapter 274： Kaiser abdicated

The flu virus sweeping the world has caused a lot of headaches for governments of all countries, and the most troublesome is the countries participating in the war.

If you want to choose the most uncomfortable country among the participating countries, then it is Germany. Facing the double impact of the Kiel Marine Uprising and the flu virus, the German government has actually been unable to maintain the situation.

In fact, Germany may still be able to resist the Allied Powers military temporarily (currently its army has retreated to the German-French border, central Belgium). But the people are desperate for years of hunger and the battle without the possibility of victory. Moreover, the propaganda used by the Allied Powers has always been a major factor in order to destroy the morale of the German people.

In the many propaganda of the Allies, they all promised that as long as Germany surrenders, it will not punish it too harshly. But the people who can't stand the hunger, cold and disappointment have great expectations for the words of the Allied Powers.

So these people who are dominated by emotions think, why can't we end this hopeless war? The left-wing party, which has been advocating an armistice, is supported by the majority of the people. And relying on the support of these people, these parties have been adequately grown during this time.

After the Kiel Marine Uprising, armed uprisings occurred in Hamburg, Bremen, Leipzig, Munich and other places, it is not difficult to understand. Out of reference to the possible suppression of the army and the Russian Revolution, these insurgents also established the Soviets of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies.

And the most critical uprising came from the capital Berlin. On September 8, at the call of the Spartak faction (the predecessor of the German Communist Party), workers and soldiers carried out a general strike and an armed uprising in Berlin. On the 9th, Berlin workers and soldiers occupied the police headquarters, telegraph office, parliament, other important institutions and barracks. The leader of the Spartak League, Karl Liebkne, who led the uprising, announced the establishment of the "Free Socialist Republic" on the balcony of the palace. Together with Rosa Luxemburg, he founded the "Red Flag" and put forward the slogan of fighting for the establishment of a "unified German Socialist Republic".

The Berlin uprising dealt the heaviest blow to William II at the headquarters of the Spade Army in Belgium. Facing the uprising movement throughout the country, the German senior officials knew that the war had to be ceased.

However, the people's grievances against the current government must be found by someone to come to power to resolve their grievances. At present, the only candidate that can be accepted by the people is the leader of the Social Democratic Party, Friedrich Albert, who can control the current restless situation in Germany.

Friedrich Albert was born in Heidelberg on February 4, 1871. His father was a tailor. In his early years, he worked as a harness worker and made saddles. Joined the German Social Democratic Party in 1891. In 1893, he became the editor-in-chief of the Bremer National newspaper. In 1905, he served as secretary of the Central Executive Committee of the German Social Democratic Party.

He is a very convincing speaker. Believe in unionism, not much interest in Marx's ideological theory, more attention to the improvement of workers' actual lives, as well as to improve their social status and moral concepts. So he is a moderate Social Democratic leader who has been committed to practical work and avoiding theoretical disputes.

And his outstanding work ability helped him to serve as the chairman of the German Social Democratic Party after the death of chairman A. Bebel before 1913. Under his leadership, the status of the Democratic Party will be significantly improved. So he is also the most suitable candidate to succeed in Germany.

However, Albert agreed to reorganize a coalition government with conditions. First, Germany needs to get the understanding of the Allies. In addition, the German emperor must abdicate and cancel the title of German emperor, because the German empire will be changed to a republic. Faced with Albert's request, the German senior officials, who were frightened by the massive wave of domestic uprisings, accepted them all.

After finding a candidate to succeed the government, in order for the Allies to agree to Germany's request for a truce, the Chief of Staff Ludendorff resigned and was replaced by William Glerner.

After taking over as Chief of Staff, General Grener suggested to Kaiser Wilhelm II. In order to ensure that the emperor will not be tried by the Allies, it is best for him to choose to seek asylum in a neutral country. At present, the most suitable country is the Netherlands, which has always remained neutral. Because he and the Queen of the Netherlands Wilhelmina are relatives, and the two are relatively good.

And Grener also assured the Kaiser that under the command of Marshal Hindenburg, the German army would retreat to Germany without suppressing the revolution. William II saw a model soldier who firmly supported the emperor, and Marshal Hindenburg also acquiesced in this. I feel that I am over. Subsequently, William II drafted his abdication edict at the Spade Army headquarters.

The full text is as follows; I permanently surrender all powers that I have as the king of the Kingdom of Prussia and the German emperor. At the same time, I dismissed all civil servants of the German Empire and Prussia, all officers, sergeants, naval forces, Prussian army, and all military forces that had sworn allegiance to me as the Emperor of the Empire. I hope they can help those who hold real power in Germany to protect the German people from the danger of anarchy, hunger and foreign **** that is approaching, until the establishment of a new order in the German Empire.

After announcing his abdication to the whole country, William II and his family immediately sent an asylum application to the Netherlands. The Dutch government, which has always remained neutral, accepted the application, and the William family also rushed to Amsterdam non-stop. Here, Queen Wilhelmina placed a manor in Dorn for him in order to provide a place for William II. And for the rest of his life, William II will always live here.

Regarding the uprising in Germany that forced Kaiser Wilhelm II to abdicate, the Allied Powers gave positive comments. In the Times, it was commented that the Kaiser’s abdication was that this arrogant, war-crazy man finally rolled down from his evil throne which gave Germany a new lease of life. The German people now finally know that everything they have encountered has been given by the culprit, and now the world will move towards peace again.

When Edel heard the news of the Kaiser’s abdication, he called the chief guard: "Send 10 million lei to the Kaiser in the Netherlands."

"I heard that the German government has not confiscated the royal property. They should not be short of funds. And if they send it like this, will they accept it?"

Facing Carust’s words, Edel sighed and replied: “I know they don’t lack funds, but Uncle William and I are both of the Hohenzollern family. Although they are the main line, we are the side branch. This is It represents my heart, and they will accept it."

Edel's words dispelled the head of the guard's doubts, and saw that he immediately said: "Yes, your Majesty, I will send them to them."

"Go ahead."

After sending away his captain of the guard, Edel sighed. "Next, it's time for the truce and talks in Germany. Hey, Germany, are you ready to accept the punishment of defeat?"

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