"Then there is the transformation of the Czech army! The army dominated by the Czechs is the second largest in the entire Austrian army. The troops composed of simple Germans are difficult to meet the needs of future combat, and the Czechs are an indispensable force. Their combat effectiveness and equipment level are undoubtedly loyalty. Their nobles are still a little loyal to Austro-Hungary, but as the battle continues, the losses of the officers, the newly promoted people are just men." The prince thought for a while and said.

The Czechs were loyal subjects of the Habsburg royal family for hundreds of years. After the war began, the loyalty of the Czech Legion was still possible. The Czech officers, mainly aristocrats, also tried their best at the beginning. However, as the officers died and replaced them, the newly-up civilian class had no feelings for this corrupt empire, so their combat effectiveness and will continued to decline. The prince needed to delay this process.

"Support a new class! As a supplement to the aristocratic class, then establish a Czech legion composed of this class." The prince expressed his plans.

"This seems to be a political issue, not a military one." The German Emperor frowned slightly and said.

"Military and politics are inherently inseparable. We must suppress the independence of the Czechs and establish a class whose interests depend on Germany. I call this class comprador class. To fight against the independent thought with the old nobles, stabilize the situation in Austria. The Bohemia region is the most important industrial base of the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, and its stability is crucial to the future war situation."

"We can make this class a proxy for the German Empire in Austria, and can allow them to participate in some German investments, which can give them some commercial and political benefits. At the cost, they must support the Habsburg royal family politically and militaryally, maintain the military alliance between Germany and Austria, and take up weapons against those independent factions when necessary!"

"The Germans and some Czechs can almost guarantee the stability of Austria. So what about Hungary? What are your plans? The Hungarian army may not welcome the Germans." The German Emperor thought for a while and said.

"This problem is difficult to deal with. Since the Austro-Hungarian Empire became a dual empire, Austria has always emphasized its independence. When they consider many issues, they are centered on themselves, but it does not mean that we have no chance to influence them. Don't forget that there are also many ethnic minorities in Hungary, and the rule of the Hungarians is not stable."

"The Hungarian military and the Prime Minister also need an army that can suppress other nations. They need advanced equipment, training, and various help, and we can provide them with it, as long as I can control their supplies. We forge this long sword for them, which needs to maintain the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, and if there is any unfaithful intention, we can destroy it."

"This is difficult to achieve." said the German Emperor.

"A shrewd Hungarian government should understand that the existence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire certainly requires the support of Hungary, but Hungary's territorial integrity can only be done with the existence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Otherwise, without Austria's support, Hungary may not be able to deal with the domestic Poles, Slovaks, Slavs and Magyars. What we need is to find such a person and support him."

"Are you interfering in the politics of the Austro-Hungarian Empire under the guise of military affairs? Is it really good to plot against your future father-in-law like this?" the German Emperor said with a smile.

"Only in this way can the Austro-Hungarian Empire support it, otherwise, as long as there is a little external pressure, the internal splitting force can dismember the empire. After the end of the Pakatan-Austrian War, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was able to maintain its political wisdom to this day, but this situation cannot save it from the war, and help from allies is essential."

"What about military equipment?" The German Emperor remembered the initial question again.

"This can only be improved as much as possible within the scope permitted by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. There should not be too many troops in peacetime, but the accumulation of military reserve talents needs to be strengthened, and a large number of personnel who have received a certain degree of reserve training are required to expand the army during wartime."

"The equipment can be appropriately improved. A large amount of equipment is relatively cheap, easy to produce, and it is just mortars and various short-barrel howitzers for defense operations. The number of large-caliber heavy artillery and cannons can be appropriately reduced. After all, in mid-to-close combat, howitzers are not projected lower than cannons, and the enemy Austro-Hungary that needs to face - Russia, does not have so many heavy artillery."

"The most critical thing is the configuration of firepower. The German Army's firepower is transferred to the division level, and our firepower can almost overwhelm all opponents at the division level. However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire cannot arrange this way. Their limited heavy artillery and heavy weapons must be concentrated to play a role, so I would suggest that the Austrian Emperor weaken the battalion, regiment and even division level firepower so that it can concentrate and have relatively powerful firepower at the military level."

"And I will design a tactical campaign system suitable for the Austro-Hungarian Empire based on this firepower distribution characteristic."

"The navy was a bit extravagant for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If possible, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would be enough to maintain a nearshore fleet. It would be considered as completing the mission if it could use mines and a limited fleet to maintain the situation in the Adriatic Sea."

"Of course, there is also the chaotic military system within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The command troubles caused by the multi-ethnic problem must also be solved. However, this requires the support of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor. As mentioned at the beginning, the initial work started with the German troops, then the Czech Republic, and finally Hungary."

"It seems that there is some truth to say." The German Emperor nodded and expressed his approval of the prince's words. To be honest, he did not agree with the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After all, a country whose national strength is several times more complicated than German politics and national strength is not as good as France's combat effectiveness.

"So what do you think of Italians?" The German Emperor changed his tone.

"Are the Italians? They have never had credibility and used the contradictions between powerful countries to scatter and gain benefits. Italy's unification is not so much a military victory as a political and diplomatic victory. The covenant between us and Italy will have no effect at all. As long as our opponents are willing to give more benefits, Italy will betray us in minutes." The prince's words were full of disdain.

"Haha, I hope you're over-thinking." The German Emperor frowned and said.
Chapter completed!