Chapter 275： Weak ally 2 (1/2)

”Then transform the Czech Army! The Czech army is the second largest army in the entire Austrian Army. A purely German army can hardly meet the needs of future battles, and the Czechs are an indispensable force. Theirs There is no doubt about the combat effectiveness and the level of equipment. The most important thing is loyalty. Their nobles still have some loyalty to Austria-Hungary. But as the battle continues and the officers lose, the newly promoted people can only be men.” After thinking about it.

The Czechs have been loyal subjects of the Habsburg royal family for hundreds of years. After the beginning of World War I, the loyalty of the Czech Army was still acceptable, and the Czech Army, which was dominated by nobles, also worked hard at the beginning. However, as the officers died one crop after another, the new civilian class had no feelings for this decadent empire, so their combat power and will continued to decline. The prince needs to delay this process.

”Support a new class! As a supplement to the noble class, and then establish a Czech legion composed of this class.” The prince said his plan.

”This seems to be a political issue, not military.” The Kaiser frowned slightly and said.

”Military and politics are inherently independent of family. We must suppress the independence of the Czechs and establish a class whose interests are dependent on Germany. I call this class the comprador class. Together with the old aristocracy, we will fight against independent thoughts and stabilize the situation in Austria. The Bohemia region is the most important industrial base of the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, and its stability is vital to the future war situation.”

”We can let this class act as the agent of the German Empire in Austria, allow them to participate in some German investments, and give them some commercial and political benefits. As a price, they must support Habs politically and militarily. Fort Royal Family, maintain the military alliance between Germany and Austria, and take up arms when necessary to deal with those independents!”

”Germans plus some Czechs, this can almost guarantee the stability of Austria, so what about Hungary? What are your plans? The Hungarian army may not welcome the Germans.” The Kaiser thought for a while and said.

”This problem is more difficult to deal with. Since the Austro-Hungarian Empire became a dualistic 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. They. Don’t forget that there are also many ethnic minorities in Hungary, and the Hungarian rule is not stable.”

”The Hungarian military and the prime minister also need an army that can suppress other peoples. They need advanced equipment, training, and all kinds of help, and we can provide them as long as I can control their supplies. We forged this long sword for them. It needs to protect the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, and if there is a different intention, we can also destroy it.”

”This is difficult to do.” said the Kaiser.

”A savvy Hungarian government should understand that the existence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire really requires the support of Hungary, but the territorial integrity of Hungary can only be achieved if the Austro-Hungarian Empire exists. Otherwise, Hungary may not be able to cope without Austria’s support. The Poles, Slovaks, Slavs and Magyars in the country. What we need is to find such a person and support him.”

”You are interfering in the politics of the Austro-Hungarian Empire under the guise of military affairs? Is it really good to calculate your future father-in-law like this?” The Kaiser 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 forces can dismember the empire. After the end of the Prussian-Austro-Prussian War, the Austro-Hungarian Empire can be maintained to a large extent by the Austrian Emperor It’s political wisdom, but such a situation does not allow it to survive the war. The help from allies is essential.”