Chapter 1871 Consensus

The so-called non-speculation is more than half a sentence. After confirming the attitude of the other party, Knowles got up and said goodbye. On the way back, he already knew what the Social Democratic Party needs to do in the future, that is, it must take action against the German officer corps. up!

And three days later, when the Grand Duke of Baden and Barth met again, the atmosphere of the meeting became more harmonious, because, before their meeting, they already knew a lot about each other. Human and military contacts were made, but with poor results. At the same time, the parliamentary faction also learned through their own channels that little Mao Qi had also run into a wall with the officer corps. Of course, more importantly, both the Kaiser and the parliamentary faction knew that the officer corps already had political ambitions. This is unacceptable for both parties! Therefore, let's exclude other issues for the time being, and the two sides must first kick out this third party who is going to participate in German politics!

"The imperial government can be shared by the emperor, nobles and all classes, but the army, as the guardian of order, should stay as far away from politics as possible." The Grand Duke of Baden said first.

"That's right, and the solidification of the military class is definitely not good for the empire. Some old nobles have existed in the army for generations, and all kinds of relationships are intertwined. It's time to inject some fresh blood into the army." Barter nodded in agreement.

"I propose to divide the army into two parts, one part as the mobile force of the empire, subordinate to the imperial government, and the other part owned by the states. The former is used for foreign wars, while the latter is mainly used to respond to domestic and colonial crises. "Balter put forward his own opinion.

"This is impossible. Don't forget that besides Prussia, there are other kingdoms in the German Empire that I have armies. In peacetime, apart from Bavaria, the other kingdoms don't have many troops. Generally, the most are only 1 to 2 An army, such an arrangement will make the troops very scattered. Moreover, the Kingdom of Bavaria absolutely does not agree to allocate part of the troops they support for the use of the central government of the empire." The Grand Duke of Baden decisively rejected Barth's proposal.

As the Grand Duke of Baden said, Barth's proposal is not feasible at all. What is the first rule of the army in the German Empire? The army belongs to the kingdom! In theory, the German Empire has no imperial army at all. They are all made up of states such as Prussia, Bavaria, Württemberg, and Saxony! The kingdom is responsible for the supplies and expenses of the army. If it is possible to talk about states such as Württemberg and Saxony because they use Prussian funds, then Bavaria is completely impossible! After all, why should someone else command an army that they paid for themselves? This principle is no problem in Germany! Belongs to the category of political correctness!

And the most important thing is that the Bavarian Legion has formed its own system. If the imperial army wants to let the Bavarian Legion join, then two sets of logistics supply systems are needed. As for one, is it okay? In terms of efficiency, Bavaria's equipment system is the best, but the Prussian Arms Chamber of Commerce will make a mess, and if you want to use Prussia, Bavaria will definitely not do it! Therefore, no matter from a political or practical point of view, it is impossible to get something similar to the American army and National Guard!

"We have been in contact with Bavaria regarding military affairs. The aviation force will be divided into three parts. The first part is the naval aviation directly under the navy, including sea-based aviation and carrier-based aviation. Bombers, reconnaissance planes and transport planes will form the strategic air force. , belonging to the central government of the empire. And the army units of each state will be assigned to the army aviation units belonging to the army."

"Army troops are usually in charge of the general staff of the country to which they belong, and there will be a military committee subordinate to the country to manage it,

The military council will be composed of state leaders and government officials. This military committee will conduct unified management of the empire's navy, land and air forces. "Prince Baden said.

"This structure is very good. We need to go back and carefully consider the details, but we still can't break the monopoly of the officer corps on the upper echelons." Barter nodded. No way, Barthes is a politician, and he knows nothing about military affairs. After returning, he has to ask Buhler, the only professional soldier among the high-level members of the parliament, to see what he thinks.

"The newly established sea, land, aviation and strategic air forces themselves exist outside of the old officer corps system. As for the interior of the army? This change will be a relatively long process. We must first ensure that after the end of the war, those other strata The officers can stay in the army. Of course, there is a more direct way to split the officer corps, I wonder if you have thought of it?" The Grand Duke of Baden smiled mysteriously.

"A more direct way?" Barter frowned slightly.

"Actually, neither of us can completely overwhelm each other, and whether it is His Majesty the Emperor or the Parliament, we all want to fully grasp the power, so is there a way that can take care of our needs?" said the Grand Duke of Baden.

"I still don't understand what you mean." Barter seemed to have guessed something, but he still didn't want to explain.

"395 AD, Rome!" The Grand Duke of Baden reminded him.

"Hehe, if I remember correctly, then this year, the huge Roman Empire became two empires, the East and the West. It is said in history that Rome was divided, and the Eastern Roman Empire perished within a few years, while the Western Roman Empire continued. Thousands of years until the rise of the Ottoman Turkish Empire!" Barter now understands what the Grand Duke of Baden thinks, and this coincides with him! That is, the Kaiser also wanted to realize his absolute rights in certain areas through the split of Prussia!

The Kaiser finally took this step. In the recent period, the Kaiser has been under tremendous pressure from their supporters. They demand that the Kaiser must ensure that the original system can be implemented within the empire, and that the nobles must master Power and privilege. And this part of the support mainly came from the areas that Prussia belonged to before 1815. In other words, East Prussia where the old Junker nobles gathered! They claim that the monarch and the nobles are one. If the king cannot guarantee the interests of the nobles, then the nobles cannot support the king. In this case, the Kaiser, who has no more fundamentals, has almost no other choice! You can only agree to their request.

And if you want to guarantee this, there is only one way to exclude the influence of the Social Democratic Party! According to this principle, the only feasible method at present can only be to divide Prussia! Kingdom of Prussia dominated by emperors and nobles and Federal Prussia dominated by parliament and political parties!

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