"So, as long as I want, as long as I like, as long as I think it is necessary, I can detonate the powder keg of Hungary at any time. Of course, necessary incitement and bribery are also needed. These work have been done very early, and some areas may become separated from Hungary and joined Austria. Who can say this situation accurately?" Ruprecht said with a smile.

"If that's the case, then why don't you try to keep them in the empire? We have the means to win with one blow, why do we still have to make them independent?" asked Emperor Fritz.

"To give an inappropriate example, when a policeman catches a robber, he aims the gun in his hand at the robber. If the robber is lucky and thinks that the other party dares or does not have bullets in the gun, he will resist stubbornly. The police have the means to win with one blow, but the robbers don't think so. However, when the police are forced to shoot, everything is too late, and the robbers can't regret it." The prince said.

"I think it's hard for the Hungarians to recognize their status and abilities before something really happens. Even if I tell them, they may all think I'm bluffing." The prince smiled helplessly. "They will continue to fight for interests and even make some unwise confrontational actions, so, as the worst plan, I think igniting this powder keg when necessary is the last choice!"

"Promise me, Ruprecht, don't take this step unless it is absolutely necessary. I don't want the land obtained by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for generations. In this way, I betray the empire when I was still alive! We can think of other ways." Fritz insisted.

"This is probably difficult. To be honest, the gap between our expectations is too big. Even if they are only willing to maintain their original strength and power, I still don't want to accept them like this. There is an ancient proverb that you don't know what happiness is without going through hardship. Even if you want to accept them in the end, you must first let them taste the feeling of falling into the abyss." The prince said.

"With you, I don't care whether Hungary exists as a complete political entity. What I care about is whether they can accept the leadership of the empire. If it is really the day when Hungary is about to separate, I hope you can reserve more territory for the empire. Don't forget that your children will inherit this country." Emperor Fritz said this last question and would not say more.

"That's great, let's talk about your military deployment this time. What do we need to do?" Fritz didn't understand military affairs very much, but as an emperor, Fritz believed that he still had to ask about this unprecedented war.

"The main force is the Bavarian Legion and the German Army. The pressure is mainly borne by us, but the Austro-Hungarian Legion still has to make its own contributions. The main tasks of the Austro-Hungarian Legion are two points. The first is to restrain, and the second is to ensure the smooth flow of our army's logistics supply line and consolidate the occupied areas." The prince thought for a while and said.

"The Russians also learned lessons from the war. In addition to the basement area, most of their troops were deployed in depth. Considering the pressure of our two wings encircling forces, we need the Austro-Hungarian Legion to gradually replace some of the Bavarian Legion positions in order to free up more power. At the same time, before the real attack begins, I hope to launch a full-line tentative attack to restrain the Russians."

"As for the second point? Although nearly 700,000 German troops participated in this battle, considering the breadth and depth of the battle and the pressure of several Russian armies, our strength is not enough overall. So I hope that the Austro-Hungarian Army can take over the defenses of some occupied areas from us in time so that we can continue to advance."

"By the way, there is another point. I hope that the Austro-Hungarian Air Force can be completely under my command. In this way, our air force will support the ground more efficiently. At the same time, I also hope that the Austro-Hungarian Army can equip the German army with more siege artillery units, because the A-League from Konisburg needs to conquer some garrison areas." The prince said.

You can say that the overall combat capability of the Austro-Hungarian Legion is not high, but it cannot be said that the Austro-Hungarian artillery is not cruel enough. In fact, with single-wheel artillery technical equipment, Austro-Hungarian is still stronger than Russia. After all, Skoda is a military giant that can be compared with Krupp. What about the German army on the Eastern Front? Although the overall strength has increased, Bavaria provides very good infantry and mechanized equipment, but the number of super-spec heavy artillery is somewhat small. For example, 12-inch heavy mortar cannons, train cannons, etc. Bavaria itself does not produce these things because the number is too small and the cost is too high. There are quite a few Prussia, but most of them are on the Western Front. The German General Staff looked at these things more seriously than looking at their own wallets.

So the prince could only turn to his father-in-law. Although Austro-Hungary was fat, as a powerful country, he still had everything he should have! Especially the heavy artillery, it was really good.

"We have supported at least 180 of you with various heavy artillery of more than 210MM. For the joint personnel, at least 25,000 Austro-Hungarian artillery personnel have been strengthened to the Bavarian Legion and the Markensen Legion. This is not yet considered the artillery of the Bohemia Legion. Although he is nominally an Austro-Hungarian army, he only listens to you." Austrian Emperor said.

"Okay, just listen to you. I can squeeze out about 100 heavy artillery and troops from each line. As for the air force? Bomber troops and reconnaissance aircraft can give you, but as an empire, I cannot hand over all the troops to the prince of another country, unless that day your wife becomes Queen Mary, your son becomes the heir to the throne, and then you add a hat of the Regent on your head." Emperor Ao thought for a while and said.

"By the way, there is another point. If possible, after the battle, the main attack direction of the Bavarian Legion will be changed to Belarus and Ukraine, and hand it over to the Prussians in the north." Fritz said what he wanted to say the most!

"I will, not only Belarus and Ukraine, but also the Balkans," the prince assured.

"What's the Balkan? Speaking of which, what do you think of Serbia? Can't Belgrade become our new provincial capital?" Fritz still had the plan to include Serbia in his control.
Chapter completed!