Chapter 1410: Tangled 2
Chapter 1410 Tangled 2
It was not just the Austro-Hungarian Empire that was also entangled. The Ottoman Turkey was also very nervous after learning the news. They were even less confident than the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If anything, Fritz gritted his teeth and with the support of Prince Ruprecht If you can say no, does the Turkish Empire have any choice? Libya is now occupied by the Allies. To recapture it afterwards, Germany and Austria will need help. More importantly, Britain and France are now concentrating their armies on the Balkan Peninsula, preparing to capture Constantinople in minutes...
To put it bluntly, Turkey has now reached a critical moment of life and death. How can it have so much capital to bargain? Austria-Hungary's opposition is just a little uncomfortable, but if Germany does not help Turkey, then Turkey may really have to consider a retreat.
However, after hearing that the Bavarian Army would concentrate its efforts to reinforce the Balkans this time, and through private channels, the Turks learned that Prince Ruprecht also refused to compromise with Italy, the Turkish leadership finally put a heart back into their chests among.
Compared with inside Germany, the credibility and ability of the Bavarian Crown Prince are also a well-known brand abroad. At least in terms of war, the Bavarian Legion is invincible, and Prince Ruprecht is famous for keeping his word. And the representative of the Kingdom of Bavaria in Türkiye. (This is true. Historically, the Kingdom of Bavaria had overseas missions in some countries...) He also made a special trip to express his position to the Turkish government. The Bavarian Legion's direct deployment in the border area between Turkey and Bulgaria made this little brother burst into tears. Currently, the two sides are having deeper discussions on economic cooperation between the two sides after the war ends in the future...
Of course, the Kaiser was also very entangled on this issue.
"This is the first time Ruprecht has directly defied my will. It is difficult for me to distinguish whether this is his true intention or his care for his father-in-law." In a royal meeting, William II made no secret of it. said. Although I was very dissatisfied, I could only stop this matter. After all, it was not only the Prussians who attended this meeting, but also the Grand Duke of Württemberg, the prince of Saxony, and the heir to the Duchy of Baden. Generally speaking, it is better to say less if it affects domestic unity.
"Ruprecht wants my prime minister to go see him?" William II looked at Moltke and said.
"That's right, there are some political matters that need to be discussed with the ministers you trust most." Xiao Maoqi nodded and said.
"Haha, you know? Our prince of Bavaria can always find sufficient reasons for everything he does, which makes you very dissatisfied, but you have no way to vent it." William II said, touching his chin. "Well, Prime Minister Holweg, do you think it is necessary for you to put down what you are doing and go see the Bavarian prince?"
"Hold the grass! How do I know if it is necessary?" Prime Minister Holweg said in his heart.
"This is offending people on both sides. Let's go ahead. Judging from the Kaiser's current attitude, he seems to be very dissatisfied with the prince. Go ahead and say no. Isn't this clearly putting the blame for offending Bavaria on his head? To be honest, as a As a kingdom, the current Bavaria is not something he is willing to offend. Even the Kaiser can't do anything about it, what can I do if you ask me to be the Prime Minister?!"
"Eitel Friedrich, what do you think?" It seemed that the Kaiser was aware of Holweg's dilemma and (maybe) said to his second son beside him.
"Well, since you think what Prince Ruprecht said has some truth. And it seems that there is something else to say. Since letters and telegrams cannot explain it clearly, I think it is best to send capable people to communicate with the Crown Prince of Bavaria. It is necessary to communicate. We should at least let the prince finish his words." Prince Eitel Friedrich said on the side.
"Very good. Since everyone thinks that what this prince said makes sense, then, Holweg and Frederic, you two will go together and see what kind of story this prince can finally come up with. Rhetoric. Don't let others say, I didn't give him a chance!" The Kaiser had an unfathomable expression on his face. Originally, it would be more appropriate for his prince to go to something like this, but Crown Prince William is now also the commander of a group army and can't get away. Therefore, William II plans to let his second son serve as the royal representative and then go with him. Let’s go together with the Prime Minister to meet Prince Ruprecht.
"Actually, I think that if Italy is willing to maintain its current neutrality, we can drag it out." Grand Duke Albrecht of Württemberg said. "Italy will definitely not join the war now. They are speculators. Before the situation is clear, especially when Russia has been severely damaged, they dare not rashly join the Allied Powers. Otherwise, joining the Allied Powers at the beginning of the war will be more difficult. Joining us now poses a greater threat to us, but their failure to do so shows that Italy is also very guilty!"
"However, we need to come up with a plan after all. Delay will not solve the problem. We must decide our attitude towards Italy." The Kaiser said with some dissatisfaction. "Of course, we also have to respect the opinions of the allies. Some of them think that we are exchanging their interests for Germany's interests. This is absolutely wrong. We will both gain and suffer. We are just discussing this issue. An objective and fair discussion, nothing more!”
William II also knew that his opinions were very hateful, and he was met with fierce reactions from other allies just as a test. For Germany, which has only three allies, the Austria-Hungary Empire and the Turkish Empire have expressed dissatisfaction, which also made the Kaiser feel uneasy. After all, both Austria-Hungary and Turkey are an indispensable part of the current Allied strategic system. . If they waver, the damage caused cannot be undone by Italy joining!
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what is your opinion on this matter?" After the meeting, Prince Friedrich followed Prime Minister Holweg and said.
"Well, actually I don't have a final judgment on this matter, but I think that no matter what, at least now, when Britain and France are about to attack Turkey, we must at least put Turkey first! Stabilize the entire Balkans The situation, if the Balkans are stable, then we have a great chance of winning." Prime Minister Holweg thought for a while and said.
It is said that governing a big country is like cooking a small one. It is not good to change national policies or make major adjustments easily. This is too turbulent, so Prime Minister Holweg also focuses on stability!
Three updates yesterday was not as good as two updates the day before yesterday--! The author is in tears--!