The German delegation, composed of Count Schlieffen, Moltke Jr., and Hindenburg, covered almost all the projects of the entire German Army, from the formulation of the highest strategy, the implementation of campaigns, to the tactics of the grassroots. The Kaiser believed that after these three men went around Bavaria, they could completely understand the military base of the Bavarian Kingdom.

"This, isn't it a bit exciting?" When the Kaiser gave the task, Count Schlieffen was the first to give his opinion, and the Prussian Chief of the General Staff led the team around, which was a bit too big, and he did not think that there was anything in Bavaria worthy of his own chief of the General Staff.

The German Army had more than 20 corps and nearly 100 cavalry regiments. Schlieffen believes that as chief of the General Staff, he needs to focus on the overall strategic situation, rather than on a single point. No matter how strong Bavaria is, it is only the size of three armies, and it is at most at the battle level in the national war of the European powers. There's no need to pay attention to yourself.

See how many cannons the Bavarian army had? How many machine guns are there? Is the formation tight? Is the level of training very high? Please, just leave this matter to Hindenburg, I'm a big man, how can I care about these things?

"But don't you think that as the chief of the general staff of the empire, it is not a dereliction of duty to not know the army of the second largest state under the empire?" The Kaiser did not like others to contradict him, and if he said that in the face of Ruprecht, because of the identity and relationship of the other party, some things were difficult to say. But in the face of the chief of the General Staff in front of him, it is different. The former is a partner of Deutsche Group Co., Ltd., and the latter is just an executive, and the executives do not like it, so they will change it.

"Little Moltke, tell me what you think. It is said that you have a close relationship with the military attaché of the Kingdom of Bavaria in Berlin. The Kaiser did not mean to ask the count for his thoughts at all, but spoke directly to Moltke Jr.

"THIS, IT IS SAID THAT THE BAVARIAN FIRST ARMY IS PREPARING FOR A REARMAMENT, AND THEY INTEND TO REPLACE A LARGE NUMBER OF 75MM RAPID-FIRE GUNS WITH 105MM LIGHT FIELD GUNS. In terms of weight, the latter was slightly more neutral, but the trajectory was more curved, and after increasing the elevation angle, the range was also good, and this kind of artillery that could be curved and had a greater projection was suitable for indirect fire, and it was suitable for fighting in the hilly areas of northeastern France. ”

"But one thing I don't know is that Bavaria seems to be cutting off its horses, and their horse population has not increased in recent years, or even decreased slightly. IF THEY WERE GOING TO USE NEW ARTILLERY, THEN THE LOGISTICAL PRESSURE WOULD INCREASE, AFTER ALL, THE 105MM HOWITZER HAD HEAVIER AMMUNITION, AND THE BAVARIANS REDUCED THE NUMBER OF WAGONS WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF MACHINE GUNS AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES, WHICH IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE. Little Moltke voiced his doubts.

"They're trying to use steam trucks or tractors to deliver weapons and supplies. And it is said that they have achieved remarkable results. Hindenburg said. As the commander of the Fourth Army, what annoyed Hindenburg the most? O the logistics and speed of the army! I don't know if I don't bring troops, but after I bring troops, I know that logistics is the first major problem in the military, the second biggest enemy!

The two sides opened up the stance, the artillery conquest, the soldiers occupied, and the breakthrough of the opponent's surface positions are the easiest things in the war, where is the real difficulty? How to get these troops from home to the front line, and then ensure that the front line is supplied, and the attacking troops can be supported at any time, this is the most important thing!

Take the current Fourth Hindenburg Army as an example, with nearly 40,000 men and 12,000 horses. On average, less than four men had a horse, and these horses carried the whole army with nearly 100 guns of all kinds and a load that could last no more than five days, if not by rail. Even if you don't fight, you can march no more than 25 kilometers a day!

As a good soldier, he was always looking for a solution. However, whether it was optimizing the establishment or strengthening the management, he found that the speed of the army's march and the difficulty of supply were still two insurmountable mountains. The German Empire was not a country that could fight a protracted war, and if it did not quickly resolve its opponents, Germany would eventually be dragged down in a war of attrition. And the approach of the Bavarians gave him a little inspiration.

"Hehe, the prince might want to use these things instead of military horses? But in reality, it is not a driver who can operate these vehicles, but a pilot! They are too prone to breakdowns. Schlieffen said with a smile.

"But it's the only thing we can rely on after we leave the railroad. Military horses have proven to be unable to maintain the speed of the army, so we have to find another way. Hindenburg said after a moment of contemplation.

The difference in perception between the two sides is not only due to differences in military views, but also related to class positions. Hindenburg was born from the grassroots. Step by step, he has reached his current position, but Schlieffen is different, he is a Junker aristocracy, and the biggest feature of the Junker aristocracy is the military landlord class. They control the military and the land. This is the foundation of their lives.

For this reason, the German military even opposed the expansion of the army until 1900, because it would create many new positions, and the Junker aristocracy was in good numbers, and these new positions had to be reserved for others. This is undoubtedly detrimental to the control of the army by the Juncker officer corps.

For this reason, they will definitely not give up on Ma Zheng, and will have a negative view of everything that has an impact on Ma Zheng. Take cars, for example. Bavaria can be done because the local aristocracy is very weak, and even less owns land. But Prussia could not. Because of these reasons. Schlieffen was unconsciously skeptical of some of Bavaria's practices.

"Now is not the time to jump to conclusions, see with your eyes, listen with your ears, and then take care of your brains, instead of guessing here!" His Majesty the Emperor said with a little dissatisfaction, and then motioned for them to leave, and immediately prepare to go to Bavaria.

"This group of guys is really not worry-free." Looking at the three people who were far away, Wilhelm II sneered. Could it be that this time the whole formation is really to touch the little brother's family! It's not that simple! The Kaiser had put up with the Prussian General Staff for a long time after coming to power!

The position of the General Staff of the Army in the German army is nothing short of unspeakable. The plan they made was a wartime plan, and even if the emperor wanted to, it was impossible, not that the emperor did not have this right, but because the military could not be directly tampered with by personal rights, and the Kaiser was not a professional soldier after all. If he didn't have a group of staff officers, he really didn't have this certainty.

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