Chapter 1827: Emperor, Grand Duke and Prince

"Your Majesty, what do you need from me?" Looking at the already haggard Emperor in front of him, the Grand Duke of Baden could not help but sigh. The development of the matter has completely exceeded everyone's expectations. More than a month ago, the Kaiser, who was full of confidence in the suppression of the Parliamentarians and Bavaria, could not even guarantee his own throne. This gap is really too big.

"The representative of Bavaria is coming." William II's voice was a little hoarse.

"Who is here?" the Grand Duke of Baden asked curiously.

"Prince Leopold. According to the telegram, he will discuss some matters with us on behalf of the Kingdom of Bavaria." William II replied.

"Prince Leopold? Is the Kingdom of Bavaria planning to have a showdown with us?" The Grand Duke of Baden frowned tightly, and his heart was also tense, because he knew that the most critical moment was coming. Prince Leopold had a high status, and he was also the top general in the German army. His visit to the Kaiser must be for a very important matter.

"So this time, what does Bavaria want to talk about? Self-government rights? Post-war territorial division or political rights?" That's all the Grand Duke of Baden can think of, or as an independent economic and political complex that is responsible for its own profits and losses. , that can interest the Kingdom of Bavaria, that's probably all. And the Grand Duke is very sure that this time, the conditions proposed by the Kingdom of Bavaria will definitely be quite harsh! Otherwise, for ordinary matters, just find someone to come over. Under the current extremely unfavorable situation, as long as Bavaria is willing to help, the Kaiser really doesn't care about ordinary matters.

"This is actually a good thing. At least for now, Bavaria is willing to send their powerful prince to discuss some things with us. This shows that Crown Prince Ruprecht is still inclined to us first." The Grand Duke of Baden comforted.

"It is said that the Bavarian side also sent a representative to Berlin, a day later than Prince Leopold. The person who went there seems to be Count Schelling, the person who is in charge of almost the entire Bavarian court. Damn it! Rupre Hitter is betting on both sides!" The Kaiser said angrily.

"If Ruprecht doesn't intervene in this matter, then after the Western Front enters a period of calm, I can immediately order the Crown Prince's Army to return to the country. In this case, we will at least have a military advantage, and now, at the same time Sending special envoys to both sides, Ruprecht made it clear that he wanted to intervene in this matter, which made some centrists in the army start to waver, and we really dare not act rashly until the situation is clear." The Kaiser sighed Said.

The group army controlled by the crown prince is strong enough for Albert and others, not to mention all of them are transferred back, even if only a third or even a quarter of them are willing to follow the Hohenzollern family to suppress the riots, then Albert and others It is estimated that people will also play gg. but now? When the Bavarian Army intervenes, the Kaiser's so-called military advantage will no longer exist! After all, some people may be willing to fight the rebels in Berlin for the sake of high officials and rich salary, but they will definitely not face the Bavarian Legion, which is obviously a level higher than themselves!

"Then what are you going to do?" Grand Duke Baden asked.

"You and I are going to meet Prince Leopold, just the two of us." William II paused and continued: "As long as this time, Bavaria is willing to provide us with military assistance, all the agreements we have previously concluded with the Kingdom of Bavaria are valid." It will be implemented, and I will personally issue an order. And inform the whole country." After the Kaiser finished speaking, his whole body was like a deflated ball.

For the Kaiser, when he said this, it also meant that his plan to limit and weaken the Kingdom of Bavaria was completely bankrupt.

According to the previous agreement, part of the territory of Russian Poland, Belarus and Ukraine will be handed over to Bavaria, which is tantamount to agreeing to let this country, which was initially only 78,000 square kilometers, grow into a European power with an area of ​​300,000 square kilometers! (including Bohemia and Moravia) To put it bluntly, in the future, the German Empire will move towards a dual empire. Although Prussia will still be relatively strong, there will definitely be two power centers within the empire , one in Berlin and one in Munich.

"It's like not saying it!" The Grand Duke of Baden's eyes showed some helplessness, because he felt that if Bavaria could accept this condition before this series of things happened, then now, when Bavaria is full of good cards Next, it's no wonder they would accept this suggestion!

"There is also the Transcaucasus region, the Baku oil field." The Grand Duke of Baden hesitated and reminded.

"..." William II was speechless for a moment, he really forgot about it. "It turns out that the Bavarian Army has also controlled the Transcaucasus region. There are at least more than 100,000 square kilometers of land there, and there are even more important Baku oil fields." Thinking of this, William II felt even more uncomfortable, because, if If you count this enclave outside the Black Sea, then Bavaria is really powerful and terrifying! A kingdom with an area of ​​300,000 to 400,000 square kilometers is not too scary, but if this kingdom is still the number one oil-producing country in Europe, then Bavaria's political and economic status can really be on an equal footing with Prussia! I can't afford it, I can't afford it!

"By the way, Your Majesty, there is one more thing to remind you." The Grand Duke of Baden said, "Four army commanders from the Western Front have returned. I originally planned to arrange for them to stay in the hotel we designated, but now, They are all in an army camp on the outskirts of Brussels, and it seems that, this time, they intend to meet Prince Leopold."

"Hehe, I didn't expect that the most dependent person of the Hohenzollern royal family is now a stranger to us." The current Kaiser has no energy or thought to curse anyone anymore. As Xiao Maoqi said at the beginning, the current officer corps has deteriorated. It is no longer the German officer corps that followed the emperor and could serve as the sword and shield of the empire. They began to have their own independence and When the imperial power is declining, prepare to make your own choice!

"But why did they come here at this time? Did they want to come here spontaneously, or was someone invited them?" The Kaiser felt an unusual aura from this abnormal behavior. Although the battle on the Western Front has come to an end at this time, the return of these army generals will not have any impact on the military. However, it is not normal for these soldiers who can determine the future and destiny of the empire to gather together!

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