Chapter 568: Farce (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
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"Protest! Protest! We are Germans, and the Kingdom of Württemberg cannot stand alone! ”
"Take back the statement of independence!"
The square outside the Württemberg Royal Palace in Stuttgart was crowded with people from all over Stuttgart, holding signs and shouting slogans to protest the Württemberg royal family's declaration of independence.
As for the people of the Kingdom of Württemberg, they did not want to secede from the German Empire and become nationals of the so-called independent Kingdom of Württemberg.
The current German Empire is a superpower. After winning this war, it will become a world hegemon. And the Kingdom of Württemberg, not to mention whether it can truly achieve independence. Even if it achieves independence, the land area is small and the population is not large. Such a country in Europe is not even a second-class power. Naturally, the people do not want to suddenly change from the citizens of the world hegemon to the citizens of a small third-rate country.
Besides, the people of the kingdom of Württemberg also considered themselves pure Germanic people. They were the same Germanic peoples as the rest of the population of the German Empire. In this case, the kingdom of Württemberg should not and cannot be independent.
After the Württemberg royal family declared independence without the permission of the government, the anger of the people was ignited. They gathered in the square in front of the palace and held a protest. Demand for the withdrawal of the independent declaration. If it weren't for the fact that the kingdom was heavily guarded by the guards, and even the guards had set up machine guns, the angry populace might have stormed the kingdom and arrested the two brothers and handed them over to the central government.
But the performance of the people also made the two brothers very angry.
"Damn, why don't those untouchables understand our good intentions? Everything we do is for the Kingdom of Württemberg and for everyone's good! They are openly opposed to me, and it is so undeserved! Standing in an office on the second floor of the palace, Fortunatus looked through the window at the angry crowd gathered outside the palace, and couldn't help but curse.
Of course, he kept saying that it was for the sake of the Kingdom of Württemberg, for the sake of all the people of the Kingdom of Württemberg. In fact, it was not for himself, but for himself that he wanted to be the king of the Württemberg Kingdom, and wanted to take charge of the power of the Württemberg Kingdom after independence. The so-called interests of the people are nothing more than an excuse for him, a fig leaf.
"Big brother, what should we do now?" Greg was a little worried.
Originally, they expected that after the declaration of independence, the people would immediately respond to them. In that case, they would be qualified enough to bargain with the central government. Even if it can't really achieve independence, it will definitely be able to take the opportunity to expand the independent power of the Württemberg Kingdom. It may be able to become a highly autonomous country like the Kingdom of Bavaria. At that time, Photunatus will become king of the kingdom, and Gregel will also become duke. But the current development of the situation seems to be a huge gap from what they expected before!
Phonatus is also like an ant on a hot pan, and he knows that the longer it drags on, the worse it will be for them. The Germans were clearly already moving towards Stuttgart, and time was running out for them.
"Did the 4th Army respond? Feng? Are the two guys, Fabeck and Holmes, still unwilling to accept our command? Fortunatus asked.
Like his lost father, Fortunatus had his hopes in the 4th Army. I hope to be able to rely on the 4th Army Corps and bargain with the central government. It's a pity that before the Duke of Württemberg was hanged, he lost his influence on the 4th Legion. Not to mention their brothers?
"We haven't heard anything yet. Feng? Fabeck and Holmes are clearly determined to betray us! Gregel said.
This made Fortunatus's heart continue to sink. Without the support of the army, in the face of the counter-rebellion army of the central government of the empire, they are simply vulnerable, and they will be crushed in an instant.
"Your Highness, the vanguard of the army is about a regiment, and it is almost arriving in Stuttgart." A guard officer reported.
"What? How did they come so fast? The two brothers, Photunatus and Greg, were shocked.
The strength of the palace guard was not large, only more than a thousand people. Such an organization was enough to defend the palace, but it was not enough to control the whole of Stuttgart, let alone confront the elite army units that suppressed the rebellion. Isn't that sending them to death?
"Damn, let the guards go immediately and capture Daimler Automobiles, as well as other important factories. If the army dares to attack, it will blow up those factories, it's a big deal, we will fight with them to break the net! Futunatus said with a grim face.
"Big brother, if we do that, we will completely tear our faces with Berlin. Berlin will not let us go. Gregor was a little worried.
The importance of those factories is self-evident. They were all very useful for the ongoing wars of the German Empire. If they sabotage the factory, it is likely to be punished for sabotage war crimes, crimes against national security. When the time comes, I am afraid that they will follow in the footsteps of the Duke of Württemberg and be hanged directly.
"Gregall, we have no other choice. Ever since my father was hanged by that Oscar guy, they won't let us go. So, we can only fight with them! Fortunatus said through gritted teeth.
Gregel thought about it for a moment, but nodded.
After receiving the order, the palace guards prepared to set off. However, as soon as he left the palace, he was stopped by the angry people.
The intelligence officers who were in the crowd shouted loudly, telling the people that the guards were going to attack the factory. Suddenly, the anger of the people was ignited, and they surrounded the guards, demanding that they lay down their arms and surrender.
The commander of the guard, pale with fright. He ordered the guards to open fire and disperse the population. However, no one listened to his orders. After all, these members of the Guards were recruited from Stuttgart and the surrounding area. Among these people, there are also their relatives. How could they open fire on their loved ones?
So, these members of the guard directly laid down their arms and surrendered. The commander of the guard, seeing that something was wrong, hurriedly withdrew to the palace. This frustrated the two brothers, Fortunatus and Greg. They vaguely felt that this choice was really wrong. It's just that there is no regret medicine to take now.
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