Chapter 1077: Pretext for War (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
When war breaks out, it needs opportunity. In other words, the side that started the war needs an excuse to go to war against the enemy. Whether the excuse makes sense or not, there has to be one. Not to convince other countries, but to let the people at home know that the empire went to war with other countries for a reason. In this way, we will be able to gain the support of the people. With the support of the people, the war can continue.
Otherwise, if the people do not support it, not only will the war not be able to continue, but it will also lead to the collapse of the country. Even if Qin Tian's status in Germany is almost deified, when he launches a foreign war, he also needs to gain the support of the people of the empire. In that case, the war can be won.
In particular, this world war will be more tragic and take longer than the previous one. Even though Germany had already begun to prepare for this world war, Qin Tian was not sure how long the war would last. If the war goes on for too long, it will inevitably have a great impact on people's lives. In particular, if the casualties continue to increase during the war, this will inevitably stimulate anti-war sentiment among the people. Therefore, it is undoubtedly very necessary to find a suitable excuse for this war. Only in that way will the people sincerely support and give the German Empire a greater chance of winning in this war.
The military and political ministers of the empire were all stunned, but they didn't expect Qin Tian to actually want to use Ukraine's encounter with the attack of Burussia as an excuse for starting a war. Although, they have long known that war will definitely break out, and the time for war is probably not too far away. After all, Germany's preparations for war were almost complete. In such a situation, Germany will certainly not wait any longer.
"Your Majesty, although the Kingdom of Ukraine has been attacked, Burussia has only dispatched more than a thousand people. What's more, the Kingdom of Ukraine did not suffer either. If this is used as an excuse to start a war against Buenos and Russia, or even to detonate a world war because of this, I am afraid that it will not be convincing. Said Imperial Prime Minister Vahit.
Qin Tian thought about it and nodded, it was indeed like this. If you want to give an explanation to the people, it is not convincing for Ukraine to be attacked by a force of more than 1,000 people from Burussia.
"Your Majesty, since it is not convincing, then we can simply start creating a bigger dispute." Marshal Manstein said.
Marshal Manstein could see that Qin Tian seemed intent on starting a war this year. Therefore, he began to think positively about how to detonate the war. For these military giants, of course, they wish that the war would have broken out sooner. In that case, they will also be able to achieve greater merit. Although, Manstein is now a field marshal, and in the German * military circles, he can definitely be regarded as a high authority. However, he was also eager to be promoted to the rank of Imperial Marshal again.
And as the highest military rank in the Empire, Marshal of the Empire is not so easy to obtain. The impending world war is undoubtedly the best opportunity. If he can lead the empire to victory in the war in the position of chief of the general staff, then it is almost a sure thing to be promoted to the rank of imperial marshal after the war is over.
Qin Tian's eyes lit up, for the current Germany, it was not a problem to create an excuse to go to war. As long as Germany really wanted to go to war, that excuse would be very easy to find.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Empire is now ready for war. So, I intend to start a war within this year. When other countries are not ready, the fight against Russia is unprepared. If we can destroy Burussia, then we will be able to truly dominate Europe. When the time comes, the empire will be invincible in the future war! Qin Tian said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" All the ministers replied. They were also well aware that by this time, war was inevitable.
"Field Marshal Manstein, from now on, the army secretly conducts mobilization. Within three months, the 13th to 24th armies will be formed. Qin Tian ordered.
If we want to launch an attack on Bukistan and Russia, it will certainly not be possible to rely on the existing army alone. The standing army of the German Army consisted of only 12 army groups of 2.4 million men. Two of these armies were stationed in the Far East and Australia, leaving only 10 armies on the mainland. Excluding the two army groups stationed in the British Isles and northern France, the largest force that the German Army could use was only eight army groups of 1.6 million men. Although there are already a lot of such troops, it is far from enough to destroy Burussia.
Therefore, Qin Tian asked the army to mobilize another 12 group armies. Of the 12 newly mobilized armies, except for two armies, which will be transported to the Far East to assist in the defense there, the remaining 10 armies can be thrown into the offensive against Burussia. The gathering of 18 army groups and 3.6 million men was enough to defeat the Russians. Coupled with the armies of those protectorates in Germany, there is no problem at all in destroying Burussia.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Manstein nodded. He was a little excited, because if the German army began to mobilize, it would mean that war was inevitable.
"Gustav, on this conflict, I would like to make the most solemn representations to the Russian side of the country. How to do it, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will look at it! Qin Tian said.
Since there is going to be a war against Brazzaville and Russia, then it is necessary to start looking for an excuse for going to war. The conflict between Buenos and Russia and the Kingdom of Ukraine is about to take a tough stance on Germany. After all, the Kingdom of Ukraine was a protectorate of the German Empire. Now, the Kingdom of Ukraine has been bullied by Burussia, and as the master of the Kingdom of Ukraine, Germany naturally has to stand up for the Kingdom of Ukraine.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Can we take a tougher stance in this negotiation? "Gustav? Streseman asked.
"The tougher the better, and it's better to make some demands that Bu Russia can't do." Qin Tian said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Gustav? Streseman had already understood what Qin Tian meant.
"Marshal Manstein, secretly send people to Ukraine, inform General Rommel and the Ukrainian side, and let them find an opportunity to further expand the situation!" Qin Tian said.
If a larger conflict, or even a war, breaks out between the Kingdom of Ukraine and Russia. Then the German Reich, which is responsible for the security of the Kingdom of Ukraine, can take this opportunity to join the war.
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