Chapter 816： Siege Fight One (1/2)
”How's the situation on the front line? Have our troops withdrawn?” The Austrian Emperor's slightly suppressed voice sounded again in the Hoffman Palace.
”The Second Army has withdrawn to Przemysl. Several other armies are also retreating quickly. However, the Fourth Army, which accommodates some other army personnel and insists on keeping heavy weapons, is still more than 50 kilometers away from the scheduled position. The distance.” Conrad, commander-in-chief of the Austro-Hungarian Army said with some shame. At this time, his mood is very different from when the battle broke out a month ago. Conrad a month ago was full of spirits, but now? His face is almost the same as the persimmon frost hit....
”Why didn't the Fourth Army obey the command of the General Command? Why?” The Austrian Emperor's words were already a little angry.
”Because General Hoffenberg believed that if the troops were to withdraw brazenly, they would be pursued by at least two Russian Army Groups. The Russian Fourth Army had already defeated our Second Army, and because of the arrival of the Bavarian Army, they would be The Ninth Army moved closer and concentrated a large number of troops on a not-so-wide front. In addition to the following Russian Ninth Army and the large number of Russian cavalry, once they left the solid position, without the help of artillery and position, the entire retreat was very difficult. It may evolve into a retreat.” Conrad said.
”But it is impossible for Hoffenberg to stop the Russian counterattack and then retreat calmly! When did our general become like a piece of dead wood?” The Austrian Emperor is now out of anger!
”It's Prince Leopold. We have checked the recent military communication records. Prince Leopold hopes that General Offenberg will try to gather the remnants and save as much equipment as possible, and said that the Bavarian Army will do its best to relieve the siege! And because of such a telegram, Offenberg believed it! He believed the prince of Bavaria like this!” Carl on the side was already outraged when he said this!
As the nominal second commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army and a powerful candidate for the future imperial heir, Archduke Karl was angry not only because of Offenberg’s choice, but because Offenberg’s fundamental reason for making such a choice was simply because A telegram from someone who does not command the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
”He believes in the Bavarians so much and regards Bavaria as his master! We are the highest command that represents the military power of the Austro-Hungarian Empire! He is dereliction of duty! He is a crime!” When Archduke Karl received Austria for the first time After the telegram from Finberg, in the general staff of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, he furious in front of Conrad and other high-level officials! From Offenberg’s actions, he saw the tendency of the middle and high ranks of the Austro-Hungarian Army and also made him realize that the position of the crown prince is getting further and further away from him...
”Your Excellency, you had better pay attention to what you said. The Kingdom of Bavaria is our ally, and Prince Leopold has just helped us stabilize part of the front. In this case, it is extremely wrong to say this! Your Majesty will not tolerate it either.” General Keweis, commander of the Second Austro-Hungarian Army who had just been rescued by Prince Leopold, said immediately.
Keweis belonged to a member of the Austro-Hungarian Army who had been closer to Bavaria. Politically, it is hoped that Princess Mary can take the position. So his words are merciless. Others who were soon present also showed that Duke Carl's words were inappropriate or excessive, which made the Duke very angry. And this time, he finally decided to raise this matter before the Austrian Emperor. He believed that it was necessary to rely on the Austrian Emperor's authority to refocus military command!
”Then what does Prince Leopold mean now?” The Austrian Emperor didn't pay attention to Archduke Karl at all. The Austrian Emperor already knew about the quarrel at the headquarters. In his opinion, Karl had no military talent and could tolerate it. But political immaturity is absolutely impossible. Perhaps Ruprecht’s political skills are not too high, but at least in the past, coupled with strong strength, people can naturally be stronger, but Karl, A person less than 30 years old and without his own direct lineage and strength, why does he jump like this? The recent performance of Karl really disappointed the Austrian Emperor!