Chapter 1887： Big cake four of the east line

The Caucasus region called it the land of the Four World Wars. There is no problem at all. Since ancient times, this place has been the focus of the competition between the Asian and European empires. The geopolitics of ethnic issues are very complicated. Any empire that controls this area must carefully consider the defense issues here. In the same way, Ruprecht must also consider the long-term stability and safety of the Caucasus.

In the future, the Caucasus will face the scary red giant. Central Asia and the Caucasus are separated by a Caspian Sea. The Caucasus also directly borders the Soviet Union in the north. The garrison of the German Empire in the Caucasus is like planting a time bomb in the belly of the future Soviet Union. Faced with such threats, the Soviets will certainly not turn a blind eye.

Of course, if you simply face the Soviet Union, Germany, which has nearly doubled its territory, does not have to worry about this red giant, which has been severely weakened, but the problem is that over time, if the Americans, Soviets, and British Together, what then? The so-called lenient for the enemy. Taking into account the pressure of future war, the Caucasus region should also be guarded strictly. After all, this is currently the largest oil field in Germany, which is related to the economic lifeline of the empire, and the Russians obviously know this. So some work must be prepared from now on.

I have to say that Ruprecht’s arrangements on the Caucasus issue are very clever. If other states send troops directly, I’m afraid they will encounter greater resistance, but for now, first give them some benefits and taste the sweetness. Countries will be willing to send troops to defend this area. So there is something to do with something, and if you want to take it, you must give it first.

"After the distribution of mineral resources, another problem is that the territory of the Caucasus is divided. Our new territory in Bavaria will theoretically be limited to 150,000 square kilometers, mainly in the South Caucasus (Transcaucasus). By the North Caucasus. Regions can be allocated to other states. On this issue, the Kingdom of Bavaria does not want to participate in the specific allocation plan. You can discuss it privately."

"But I still have a few suggestions. First, some ethnic regions facing Russia can consider allowing them to maintain autonomy or independence. Ethnic issues in this region are very complicated. The feuds and grievances between ethnic groups have lasted for hundreds of years. The combat effectiveness of these peoples is more troublesome than the indigenous people we encountered in Africa. This is not a question of whether we can fight or not, but is not economically cost-effective. Therefore, I personally suggest that we should ensure the economic interests of the empire. In the case of inviolability, the imperial central government can use a more tender approach to rule this area, allowing them to establish an independent state is also considered."

"The second problem is the defense here. It lies in the critical terrain of the Caucasus. I personally think that in the North Caucasus, we should deploy at least 150,000 troops in peacetime. In the South Caucasus, Bavaria will become independent. Deploy an army of more than 80,000. The air force and the offshore force are not counted." Ruprecht said.

After the prince finished speaking, there was a lot of discussion in the audience. Many people feel that maintaining a force of more than 250,000 in the Caucasus during peacetime is a bit fussy? After all, how much was the entire German army before the war? In the 1990s, the number of the entire German army was only around 600,000. Before the war broke out, the entire German army would be around 1 million! (History of 900,000) But now, in peacetime, maintaining a force of about 250,000 troops in the Transcaucasus region. Is this cost too high? You must know that now that Germany has grown, the number of troops will also increase, and the colonies will certainly expand, so will the number of overseas troops, and the entire armed forces will maintain a relatively large scale in peacetime.

Actually speaking of large-scale garrisons, which are now capable of both Prussia and Bavaria within the empire, Ruprecht said that this sentence was actually addressed to the Prussians. Both the German emperor and the parliament must consider this issue. It is certainly impossible to just take advantage of it and leave the responsibility for safety to others.

"On behalf of your Majesty, I support this question in theory, but we have to discuss how to operate it in practice," said Grand Duke Baden. At the same time, Albert did not react. It seems that this buddy still doesn't recognize the situation.

"First of all, thank your Excellency Grand Duke for his statement. In addition, I am saying that the garrison in the Caucasus is directly related to the size of the territory. Theoretically, the number of troops and the area of ​​the territory are directly proportional. All states can participate. If there is nothing. For questions, I think today’s meeting will be here first.” Ruprecht said.

The people present did not have any opinions, because this is already a military issue rather than a political issue. Obviously, these politicians or state representatives are not able to discuss this matter. And the Grand Duke Baden’s skills are not enough This matter requires little Mao Qi to make a comprehensive plan. As for the Social Democratic Party? The Grand Duke of Baden has no plans to contact them. In the opinion of the Grand Duke of Baden, if a considerable mine field can be taken, there will be no pressure even if the divided German Emperor Prussia bears about 150,000 troops. It must be earned.

"Actually, in this matter, Bavaria wants us to use military investment in exchange for territory. The number of our troops is directly related to the future interests, and the controlled area of ​​Bavaria is in the southern part of the Caucasus Mountains, which is itself very safe. The northern line is to face the threats of the Russians. Therefore, even if Bavaria does not discuss this matter, we still need to station a certain amount of troops." In the report to the Kaiser, the Grand Duke of Baden wrote.

However, when the Grand Duke of Baden was preparing to plot the North Caucasus for Prussia, Albert and the others returned to their residence and furious. They cursed the dominance of Bavaria and the betrayal of their allies. However, after a vent, what should be done Albert is very clear that if he does not express his position this time, then even Prussia will not even have a place to stand in the Caucasus in the future! Albert believes that if the parliamentaries do not agree to send troops, Bavaria really dares to hand over the rest of the Caucasus to Prussia. If this is the case, the parliamentary forces will be at an absolute disadvantage! Once the Kaiser Prussia has the abundant resources of the Caucasus, then it will be a complete suppression for the parliamentarians, and even the industrial capitalists behind him may rejoin the Kaiser.

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