Chapter 538: Crown Prince William (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Moltke Jr. listened quietly to Lieutenant General Plitwitz's nagging, although he did not think that Lieutenant General Plitwitz's complaints were all right. However, he knew that Lieutenant General Plitwitz had a grudge in his heart, and if he was not allowed to vent it, he was afraid that it would cause even more serious consequences.
Little Moltke knew Lieutenant General Plitwitz very well, he had no ability, except for figuring out what others meant and pleasing others. Even if he became the commander of the 8th Army Corps, he would never be able to lead the 8th Army Corps to a brilliant victory on the Eastern Front.
Although Moltke was dissatisfied with Qin Tian, he still recognized Qin Tian's ability. Originally, the 8th Army was the weakest in the German Army. However, after Qin Tian became the commander of the 8th Army Corps, through a large amount of investment, the 8th Army Corps was reborn, so that the combat effectiveness of the 8th Army Corps has become the most powerful corps among the German army.
Moreover, in the later Eastern Front War, Qin Tian's command of the 8th Army Corps was also very appropriate, whether it was luring the enemy to go deeper, or uniting Austria-Hungary to inflict heavy losses on the Russian army, he performed very well. Moltke Jr. even thought that even if it were him, it would probably not be better than this.
As for Lieutenant General Plitwitz, if he had been the commander of the 8th Army Corps, it was estimated that the German army would not only not have been able to win the victory on the Eastern Front, but would have suffered a crushing defeat. In that case, it is difficult to say whether Germany will win the war.
Of course, these are the things that Moltke had in mind. However, on the surface, he did not express anything, let alone say it. Although he did not like Lieutenant General Plitwitz's character, he would not offend Lieutenant General Plitwitz. After all, now he is no longer the chief of the general staff who holds a lot of power, but just an old man who is idle at home.
Lieutenant General Plitwitz grumbled for a while before stopping. Then he looked at little Moltke and continued: "Your Excellency, I know that you will not be reconciled! ”
Little Moltke smiled bitterly: "If you are unwilling, what can you do?" Now, we are all losers, and we can no longer fight against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He led the army, and in this war, he had already won a crucial victory. It is foreseeable that in the future, his position will be more stable, and there will be no one to fight against him. If we continue to cling to it, the end result will be an egg hitting a stone. ”
Lieutenant General Plitwitz nodded: "Your Excellency, this is indeed the case. Oscar, that kid, luck is too good. ”
"But, Lord Count, we are not without a chance. Now, we have a great opportunity. If it works well, it may not be impossible to pull him down. Even, we are able to reap the huge benefits. Lieutenant General Plitwitz said.
After hearing this, Moltke couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. If Qin Tian can be pulled down from the position of crown prince, this will naturally be the best. But is it that easy? At least, Moltke thought it would be very, very difficult.
"Your Excellency, what do you want to do? A coup d'état? Little Moltke looked serious.
No country will be too lenient towards those who carry out the coup d'état. If they succeed, they will be able to attain high positions and wield enormous power. However, if you fail, you may lose your life.
"Your Excellency, this is not a coup d'état. I assure you, we have absolutely valid reasons. So be it, Your Excellency, I will take you to a place and meet a man. After that, you understand everything. Lieutenant General Plitwitz said.
Moltke did not answer immediately, but fell into deep thought.
Reason told him that Lieutenant General Plitwitz's actions were too risky. If you don't pay attention, you will lose your net worth and life. However, the ambition that he had originally pressed in his heart resurfaced. He was also a man of extreme greed for power, otherwise he would never have tried to keep his position by relying on his relationship with Wilhelm II after failing to achieve the expected success on the Western Front.
Now, Lieutenant General Plitwitz suddenly told him that there was such an opportunity, which naturally made him excited.
"Well, I'll go and see it with Lieutenant General Plittowitz. I'd like to see what they're up to. If it's not reliable, then I'll refuse to participate. Moltke made up his mind.
"Your Excellency, Lieutenant General, I'll go with you!" Moltke Jr. said.
"Yes, Lord Count. I'm sure you'll make the right choice. Lieutenant General Plitwitz looked happy, as if he had decided that Moltke Jr. would join them.
Moltke Jr. was also speculating in his mind about who Lieutenant General Plitwitz was going to take him to. In his mind, one name after another flashed through his mind. However, no one can compare with the current imperial crown prince Qin Tian.
Moltke Jr. and Lieutenant General Plitwitz left Berlin overnight in a car for Potsdam. The car did not go to the royal palace in Potsdam, but to a remote estate.
After the gate of the manor was opened, the car drove straight in.
"Please, Your Excellency." Lieutenant General Plitwitz said.
Moltke Jr., led by Lieutenant General Plitwitz, entered the hall.
A young man was standing inside, with a tiny face. This person, Moltke the Younger, naturally knew, was none other than Wilhelm II's second son, Ettel? Prince Friedrich.
"Good evening, Your Excellency the Count!" Ettel? Greetings to Prince Friedrich.
"Hello, Your Highness the Prince." Moltke nodded.
At the same time, his heart also became worried. Could it be Etter? Does Prince Friedrich want to concatenate Lieutenant General Plitwitz and others to carry out a coup d'état?
However, Moltke was clearly not optimistic about them. After all, Ettel? Although Prince Friedrich is the second son of Wilhelm II, he is definitely not comparable to Qin Tian in terms of ability and influence in the country. Moltke Jr. believed that if they staged a coup d'état, they would definitely lose.
"Your Excellency, please come with me." Ettel? Prince Friedrich said.
Little Moltke was stunned, why, the person he wanted to see was not Etter? Prince Friedrich?
Moltke Jr. follows Etter? Prince Friedrich went up to the bedroom on the second floor. When the bedroom door opened, Moltke was stunned. In front of him was a man in a wheelchair. And this person, Moltke Jr., and is still very familiar with him, is the eldest son of Emperor Wilhelm II, that is, the former crown prince.