1722 Phone conversation 2
As for the prohibition of all discussions and votes on the ownership of the occupied areas, it seems that there is no problem, but as a politician, Grand Duke Baden can feel the hidden problems behind it. Not to mention anything else, everyone knows when the war will end. Even according to the most optimistic estimate made by the German General Staff, the war will not end in August next year, which means there will be at least 8 months left!
Even according to the plan before everyone had not fallen out, the Bavarian Legion first had to solve the problem of the Eastern Mediterranean war zone. At the same time, at the beginning of next year, the Eastern Front will continue to move forward for a distance. Of course, the places that were captured next year will naturally not be distributed to Austria and Bavaria. This will become an independent country established by the Ukrainians, as a vassal, as a middle ground between the post-war allies and Russia.
At this time, Austria was still dealing with its own affairs. The main force of the attack was the Bavarian Legion. Although the Russian army was not good, it was also very difficult for Bavaria to continue to advance hundreds of kilometers. These not only require materials but also time. It also took time to sign a treaty with the Russians and then transfer hundreds of thousands of troops from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. It was considered to launch an offensive and finally surrender to Britain and France. It was really not long in 8 months!
Now the prince demands that all discussions and votes on the ownership of the occupied areas be stopped 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 parliament or government meetings at all. So what does this mean for the people or parties who promote these resolutions? They will definitely think that Prussia and Bavaria have reached another agreement, and that they are sold by the royal families of the two countries... and the repetition of government policies will also lead to internal turmoil. It will also cause dissatisfaction with the German Emperor.
As for letting Prime Minister Holvig explain to them? Please, which politician who can get this position believes it when he hears the explanation?! If everyone has a saying and saying it is the only way to do it, will there be a soil for politicians to exist? So, naturally, some people will think they have been betrayed. Don’t look at the above saying that it will not be discussed before the end of the war, this time they fail. Then next time, even if the war is over, they will never easily show up again as a pawn. If you do it once, you may not die, but if you keep trying to die, you will definitely die. Moreover, in response to the German Emperor's repeated attitude, their "credit" rating for the German Emperor will continue to decline. No one is willing to be cannon fodder!
However, these things cannot be told to outsiders. Judging from this requirement alone, the prince’s suggestions were very reasonable. Before the war was over, insiders had a quarrel over the cake problem first. No matter what, it made no sense. It did affect the expansion of the empire. However, some people are still willing to gain more for their own interests and for themselves.
As for the second point, how to say it, it feels even more difficult to deal with. It requires a month in advance. This is not just a military consumption, but the materials allocated by Germany to the entire Bavarian Kingdom! Not only military but also civilian supplies, hundreds of thousands of tons of materials are given as much as possible?! If it is normal, this thing will be squeezed out, but now the North Sea blockade has been restored, and the total amount of empire imports has dropped significantly. Moreover, if Russia is really done, Bavaria will launch an offensive, and the Markensen Legion of East Prussia will also launch an offensive. Not to mention anything else, the combined forces of these two legions are nearly a million troops. What a great consumption is this?!
Therefore, with the sharp decrease in import volume and the sudden increase in materials used, even if the Grand Duke Baden is not a special person in charge, he can feel that the pressure from the central government of the empire must be quite high. By the way, it seems that the materials and food transported from Turkey to Germany are also tending to decrease. Although there are the problem of insufficient transportation capacity and the willingness to war, if it is said that there is no prince to do anything, Grand Duke Baden does not believe it!
"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I have no right to agree to your request." Grand Duke Baden said: "I can only tell the German Emperor about this news and let the German Emperor make the decision."
"Okay, be sure to be quick, because there is only one chance," Ruprecht said.
"Your Highness, do you think the German Emperor will agree with your request?" asked Count Schmidt, who was standing beside him after putting down the phone.
"It will definitely happen." The prince smiled slightly and said. "As for the German Emperor and the people around him, they will definitely agree. William II's method is still not good after all. He didn't know that he had already made too many tricks. Before the final contest came, the balance of victory was already inclined to us!"
As for why the prince put forward these conditions, as Grand Duke Baden expected, the prince now needs to intensify the contradictions within Prussia! There are two kinds of contradictions. The first is the contradiction between various interest groups, and the second is the contradiction between supply and demand of materials! If there is a contradiction, it cannot be released. Then, as a great writer said, if it no longer breaks out in silence, it will perish in silence!
If the plan to establish the "King of Poland" is suspended, not to mention anything else, the Poles will be very angry first, and the parliamentary parties who proposed this plan and are ready to get a piece of the pie will be dissatisfied. Those who were originally dependent on the Prussian government and were preparing to use the government to fight Bavaria will also develop a sense of tranquility, which will be a very big shock for Prussia.
The second contradiction is even more deadly. The British North Sea blockade line has been restored. The prince knows this, and the prince confirms that as time goes by, the blockade line will become tighter and tighter! This kind of material shortage will definitely be amplified after the two major legions on the Eastern Front launch an offensive!
Although theoretically, if the current materials in Germany are allocated reasonably, there is no problem in going through this difficult period, it is an ideal state. Looking at the various speculative and hoarding situations in Germany, you will know that this rationality is impossible. Some people's lives will inevitably be in trouble. If someone stirs up the flames at this time, it will be a prairie fire! But at this time, the Prussian Legion on the Eastern Front had launched an offensive, and the country was very empty... So, under various circumstances, the German Emperor was in a very weak state!
As for whether there is any problem with Bavaria and Austria? Not to mention anything else, just in terms of food, is it possible that Bavaria, which has taken over the entire Ukraine, may be short of food? Is it possible that the prince who controls the 3b railway lacks fuel?
Chapter completed!