Chapter 1797： Subsequent response (1/2)
”In addition, I want to know, what is the result of our contact with the parliament? What is their bottom line? Can we accept it?” The Kaiser changed the subject afterwards.
Don’t think that contact between the royalists and parliamentarians is an incredible thing at this time. Why is there such a fierce conflict between the two parties? Isn't it for profit? In fact, the struggle between the Kaiser and parliament began when Wilhelm II ascended to the throne. This time it was just a bit more intense.
In fact, both the parliamentary faction and the Kaiser are taking huge risks. If the parliamentary faction fails, then this time the Kaiser will certainly not be soft when it comes to liquidation. Maybe the entire Social Democratic Party will be classified as an illegal party. No one can run away. And if the German Emperor fails, then the Emperor will stay away from power and act as a rubber stamp. That's right, it is to stay away from rights. So far, the parliamentaries have not really planned to drive the Kaiser from the throne. All they want is rights!
So, both sides felt that they could talk. As for the intermediary, the two parties started contacting one week after the Berlin incident, and then the negotiation has been intermittent until now.
”It's not going well. We agreed to abolish the hierarchical parliament system, but their asking price is not only to abolish the hierarchical parliament system, but also to make the prime minister accountable to the parliament rather than to the monarch, and ask the emperor not to dissolve the parliament casually. In terms of Prussian management power , They also bite very tightly.” Prince Max said.
”Don't the parliamentarians still recognize the situation? Even if I lose, even if I lose my rights, I am still the emperor, and I still have a huge influence within the empire. What about Albert? If they lose? They will. Go to the gallows!” the Kaiser roared angrily.
”Yes, because if they lose, they will be retaliated if they lose their rights. That's why they take their rights so tightly. In their view, an agreement reached after a compromise does not guarantee their safety, so They want to solve the problem once and for all.” Prince Max said.
”Then we can drag on. As long as the British and French offensives are over, then my Third Army can free up. Even if only one-fifth of the people are willing to follow us, then we and Marshal Maoqi can easily kill the council. Send, even if other commanders of the group army do not support us, they will never stop us.” The crown prince said bitterly.
”You mean to delay?” the Kaiser asked rhetorically.
”Yes, if we procrastinate, we no longer worry about problems with the front line, and the army in our hands is definitely stronger than the parliamentary faction. Our people are all veterans of all wars. The parliamentary faction cannot increase its military strength in a short time. There is also General Mackensen. If his troops can come back, we can easily send Albert and others to the gallows!” said the crown prince.
So, after a small circle of discussion, the Kaiser made two decisions. The first was naturally to denounce the Poles’ actions and to authorize the Bavarian Army to operate in Silesia. At the same time, it said that the German Empire will not give Poles the right to form a state! And the second thing is to continue to delay, wait until the western front is completely restored to normal before saying anything else.