Chapter 802： Goodbye, West Line One (1/2)
”Ruprecht, welcome you!” When the prince stepped into the German base camp in Brussels again, the Kaiser personally stepped forward and gave the latter a kind hug!
”Although we have not been able to parade again on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, I believe that this kind of day will not be long. Well, let us temporarily put the pressure of war aside and enjoy the happy time tonight. !” As he said, the Kaiser drew the prince to the center of the banquet hall.
”To be honest, I'm a bit uncomfortable with this environment. All kinds of entertainment and vain.” After working for most of the day, Wang could finally sit aside and take a rest. By coincidence, he saw Xiao Maoqi in the rest area of the senior officer. .
”His Royal Highness, your life is really the same as that of a Puritan.” Xiao Maoqi said, half flattering and half serious. ”After seeing the extravagance of the Prussian aristocracy, you showed me the life attitude and principles of a true German aristocracy. I always thought that you would succumb to the pressure of the Kaiser and the General Staff, and then let us head into Paris. ”
”Fortunately, instead of putting it on the iron plate, we bit the Frenchman.” Ruprecht stretched out his arm and said comfortably. ”By the way, I will say farewell to the Kaiser in 2 days. My troops will gradually withdraw from the Western Front in 1 week. I have already told the Kaiser and he has agreed. Now I will tell you Say it.”
”This is a bit faster.” Xiao Maoqi was taken aback for a moment, and then said with some worry. He knows what the prince said. The so-called evacuation includes but not only armored forces and aviation forces, but also a large number of transport units, artillery and technical support units. At this time, the withdrawal of the Bavarian Army had a relatively large impact on the Western Front. Apart from anything else, the Air Force was equal to at least 30%!
”The Eastern Front can't wait. The Austro-Hungarian Army has completely retreated into the national border, and the Russian offensive has not reached its peak. This time Fritz's bloodshed will not be less. The loss of hundreds of thousands of troops will be in the short term. It's hard to make up. We might have to bear most of the pressure.” Although the prince drank some wine, he was very clear at the moment.
”Since your Majesty has agreed, then I have no opinion.” Xiao Maoqi said helplessly. The Kaiser agreed, and there is nothing he can do about it. And judging from the current situation, Germany is indeed in its best state, and the French have been hit hard twice. Now that they are fully defensive, the two sides have begun to repair the line of defense at the same time, and within three months, it is estimated that no large-scale battle will break out.
”Is there anything else I can help? I have already greeted Mackensen. He will fully cooperate with your actions. If it weren’t for your Majesty Fritz’s unrepresented position, then you are the future Allied Eastern Front Theater Commander. Commander,” Little Maoqi said.
”There is something in the headline here.” The prince smiled and did not speak.
”Then when you go back, do you plan to start there first? Do you attack from East Prussia, or from the center line controlled by the Bavarian Army? Or help the Austro-Hungarian Army defend the southern line?” Little Maoqi saw that the prince did not answer, and asked the question. It's more straightforward.