Chapter 1847: Bavaria’s proposal one (1/2)
The Grand Duke snorted and agreed, and the Prussian generals here were also relieved. This meeting is to discuss the future of Germany. If there is a conflict of interests between Prussia and other states, something will happen! And, to be honest, including Crook, even though they are behind the entire German Western Front Army, they still lack the confidence when facing Prince Leopold.
Because you are only generals, and people are princes, you only represent the army, and people are a country! Is there a difference? Of course there is! For example, in the former, you are now a general, but can you guarantee that you will be a general forever? Can you guarantee that you will not retire? But Leopold will be the real power prince for a lifetime! This kind of hereditary resignation is not a joke. As for the latter? The army is only part of the country's strength, not to mention that there are still many problems within the German army on the western front. So whether it is fighting for personal status or background, Crook and others really have no advantage.
”General Xiao Moqi, I hope you can speak carefully in the next meeting. After all, we have heard some words, but if we let some people hear them, the consequences will be very serious. And we can't help you.” Crook entered Said to Xiao Maoqi with a complicated expression.
”Thank you.” Xiao Maoqi is really about to cry now. The original plan to ease the relationship and attract foreign aid has not only completely been ruined, but on the contrary, it has become revenge. This is a trouble. In fact, this time, Xiao Maoqi really planned to let Grand Duke Baden come. As a result, Crook and others made it clear that it was obviously inappropriate to let a pure politician participate in a military conference, so the request of Grand Duke Baden to participate was rejected. . Of course, the real reason is that Crook and others worry that their meeting with Grand Duke Baden will be maliciously interpreted or kidnapped by the outside world. And what about Little Mochi? No matter what, he is a soldier!
”Generals, Prince Leopold is here.” At this moment, an attendant came in and reported to the generals.
”Well, let us forget about the unpleasant things just now. We are now going to welcome the hero on the eastern front of the empire, not a prince. His contribution should not be obliterated because of other status.” After that, Crook is the first He got up, and at the same time motioned with his eyes to Admiral Pinov and Xiao Maoqi to let them pay attention.
”Welcome to you, Prince Leopold.” Crook and others greeted Prince Leopold and his entourage outside the gate. In the process, Crook and others carefully observed these from Bavaria. My colleagues in, they are full of energy and enthusiasm. This kind of good mental outlook is completely different from that of the Germans on the western front. In addition to the recent bad news in Prussia, the eastern front, the Bavarian Army marched forward. , And his side is difficult to make progress in the muddy trench. This morale gap is too big!
In this regard, Crook and others said that they obviously suffered a loss in the first confrontation. Morale and the situation obviously affected the following talks.
”On behalf of the Kingdom of Bavaria and Crown Prince Ruprecht on the Eastern Front, I would like to express my sincere tribute to the efforts of the imperial army on the Western Front, and I would like to express my appreciation to you for being able to stick to your posts at this critical moment.” Prince Leopold said . Then the group returned to the conference room to prepare for today's formal meeting.
The whole venue was arranged very casually, everyone sat together. Crook is to the north, next to General Hausen and General Plitwitz, these three men represent the Prussian military. Xiao Maoqi and General Pinov were close together, and they were considered close to the Kaiser. And Prince Leopold and Grand Duke of Württemberg sat together to the south, and they represented the second and third largest hills in the empire, respectively...
”Presumably through yesterday's briefing, you already know the content of our talks, right? We want to hear the attitude of the Kingdom of Bavaria now.” General Crook said.