Chapter 1722： Telephone conversation two

Chapter 1722

As for the prohibition of all discussions and voting on the ownership of the occupied territories, it seems to be no problem, but as a politician, Grand Duke Baden can feel the hidden problems behind it. Let’s not talk about anything else. When the war ends, everyone will It is not clear that even according to the most optimistic estimate made by the German General Staff, this war will not end until August next year, which means that there are at least 8 months left!

Even according to the previous plan when everyone did not fall out, the Bavarian Army must first solve the problem of the Eastern Mediterranean Theater. At the same time, at the beginning of next year, the Eastern Front will continue to advance for a certain distance. Of course, it will naturally not be the place where it will be defeated next year. It may be divided between Austria and Bavaria, and it will become an independent country established by the Ukrainians, as a vassal, and as a middle ground between the allies and Russia after the war.

At this time Austria is still dealing with its own family affairs. Is the main attacking force only the Bavarian Army? Although the Russian army is not good, it is also very difficult for Bavaria to continue advancing for several hundred kilometers. These require not only supplies but also time. It also takes time to sign a treaty with the Russians and then transfer hundreds of thousands of troops from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. After considering the launch of an offensive and the final softening of Britain and France, eight months is really not many!

What does it mean for the prince to stop all discussions and voting on the ownership of the occupied territories before the end of the war? That is to say, whether it is the establishment of the Kingdom of Poland or the division of spheres of influence, such topics cannot appear in parliaments or government meetings at all. So what does this mean for the people or parties that promote these resolutions? They would definitely think that Prussia and Bavaria had reached an agreement again, and they would be sold by the two royals... The repetition of government policies will also cause internal turmoil. It will also cause dissatisfaction with the Kaiser for many people eager to get a share of the pie.

As for letting Prime Minister Holvig explain to them? Please, which politician who can get to this position believes after hearing an explanation? ! If everyone has one thing to say, and if they do what they say, will there be soil for politicians? Therefore, it is logical that some people will think that they have been betrayed. Don’t look at the above saying that they will not discuss before the end of the war. This time they have failed. Then next time, even if the war is over, they will definitely not easily show up again as pawns. Yes, you may not die if you die once, but you will surely die if you die all the time, and even with the repeated attitude of the Kaiser, their "credibility" rating for the Kaiser will continue to decline. No one wants to be cannon fodder!

However, these things are not for outsiders. Judging from this request, the prince’s suggestion is very reasonable. The war on the outside is not over yet, and the insiders are quarreling with each other because of the cake issue. No matter what, this matter is not. The truth does affect the expansion of the empire, but some people are willing to gain more for their own benefit, and the empire will lose more. They are still willing.

As for the second point, how to say it, it feels even more difficult to do. Asking for supplies and quotas one month in advance is not just about military consumption, but about supplies allocated by Germany to the entire Kingdom of Bavaria! Not only military but also civilian materials, but hundreds of thousands of tons of materials will be given as much as you like? ! If it is normal, this thing will come out after a squeeze, but now the North Sea blockade has been restored, the total import volume of the empire has dropped significantly, and if Russia is really finished, Bavaria will launch an offensive, Marken in East Prussia The Mori Corps will also launch an offensive. Apart from anything else, the combined strength of these two regiments will add up to a million troops. How expensive is this? !

As a result, with a drastic decrease in imports and a sudden increase in materials used, even if Grand Duke Baden was not a person specifically responsible, he could feel that the pressure on the imperial central government was certainly not small. By the way, it seems, The supplies and grains shipped from Turkey to Germany are also on a decreasing trend. Of course, there are problems of insufficient capacity and willingness to war, but if there is no prince to do anything, Grand Duke Baden does not believe it!

"I'm sorry, your lord, I have no right to agree to your request." Grand Duke Baden said: "I can only tell the Kaiser this news and let the Kaiser decide."

"Well, you must be fast, because there is only one chance," Ruprecht said.

"His Royal Highness, do you think the Kaiser will agree to your request?" After putting down the phone, Earl Schmidt asked.

"Definitely." The prince said with a slight smile. "Just now the Kaiser and the people around them, they will definitely agree. William II will not work after all. He doesn't know. He has already made too many faint moves. Before the final battle, the balance of victory Already leaning towards us!"

As for why the prince put forward these conditions, as the Grand Duke Baden expected, the prince now needs to intensify the contradictions within Prussia! And this contradiction has two kinds, the first is the contradiction between various interest groups, the second is the contradiction between the supply and demand of materials! And there are contradictions that cannot be released, so just as a great writer said, no longer erupt in silence and perish in silence!

If the plan to establish the "Kingdom of Poland" is suspended, let alone anything else, the Poles will be very angry at first, and the parliamentary parties that propose this plan and prepare to get a share of it will also be dissatisfied. And those people or parties who were originally attached to the Prussian government and prepared to use the government to fight against Bavaria will also have a double heart This will be a very big shock for Prussia.

The second contradiction is even more deadly. The British North Sea blockade was restored. The prince knew about this, and the prince confirmed that as time goes by, this blockade will become tighter and tighter! And this kind of material shortage must be magnified after the two major armies on the Eastern Front launch an offensive!

Although in theory, if the distribution of materials in Germany is reasonable, there will be no problem in going through this difficult period, but that is an ideal state. Looking at the various speculative and hoarding conditions in Germany, we know that this kind of rationality cannot be realized. Yes, some people's lives will inevitably be in trouble, and if someone stirs up trouble at this time, then it will be a beacon fire! But at this time, the Prussian Army on the Eastern Front had launched an offensive, and the country was very empty... Ever since, under various circumstances, the Kaiser was in a very weak state!

As for Bavaria and Austria, are there any problems? Apart from other things, in terms of food alone, is it possible that Bavaria, which has captured the entire Ukraine, is short of food? Could the prince who controls the railway from 3B be short of fuel?

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