Chapter 195: Yin Russians
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It had been several days since Qin Tian arrived here, and the entire 8th Army Corps of the Imperial German Army had completed its mobilization. Ten infantry divisions, plus one armored division, are already full. The total strength reached more than 180,000 troops.
The current 8th Army Corps can be described as strong. Not only was the firepower of the troops strengthened, it was equivalent to being armed to the teeth. The world's first armored division was also formed. Qin Tian sometimes wonders, isn't this too much of a bully for the Russians? After all, the Russians have no advantage at all, except for the superiority in troops. Especially in terms of weapons and equipment, the two sides are even more in the sky and one in the ground.
The Russian government did not expect the war to break out so quickly, so they were not prepared at all. So much so that their mobilization was inefficient, and even the weapons of the troops could not be guaranteed. Many Russian soldiers had to share a rifle. Only after the death of a comrade can he pick up his rifle and continue fighting.
This is undoubtedly very unfair to the Russian soldiers. Because of the government's inaction, they can only meet the powerful enemy unarmed. What is the difference between this style of play and letting them die?
Of course, from the standpoint of the German Empire, Qin Tian naturally wished that the weaker the Russian army, the better. In this way, the German Empire was able to defeat Russia at the lowest cost and achieve the victory it stood on.
The news that the German Navy's battlecruiser Moltke had sunk the British Navy's battlecruiser Lion and scared off the battlecruiser Princess Royal had long since been sent back to China. Marshal Count Tirpitz even sent a telegram to Qin Tian to thank him for his support of the Imperial Navy. If it weren't for Qin Tian, how could the Imperial Navy develop so strong in a very short period of time, let alone sink the British's 'Lion' battlecruiser.
After Qin Tian received the telegram, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that the German Navy was able to gain the upper hand at the very beginning of the war undoubtedly shows that his efforts over the years have not been in vain!
"Your Highness, the Navy can be regarded as raising its eyebrows. The Navy was suppressed by the Germans all these years. They had been holding their breath in their hearts. Well, now the strength of the Imperial Navy is already well known. Colonel-General Hindenburg, deputy commander of the 8th Army Corps, said with a smile.
Although Qin Tian was the nominal commander of the 8th Army Corps, in fact, the day-to-day affairs of the 8th Army Corps had always been the responsibility of Admiral Hindenburg. And Hindenburg is also worthy of Qin Tian's trust in him, and keeps the 8th Army in good order. The training for the reorganization of the troops is also very good. It can be said that the current 8th Army is more than twice as powerful as when Qin Tian took over.
"The war has begun, and soon it will be time for our 8th Army to make a name for itself." The chief of staff of the 8th Army Corps, Major General Ludendorff, looked confident. He is very confident in the combat effectiveness of the current 8th Army. If the 8th Army Corps can single-handedly block the Russian attack on the Eastern Front, or even defeat the Russians in one fell swoop, it will inevitably make the 8th Army Corps gain high prestige. At that time, these generals, one by one, will also gain huge benefits because of this. Ludendorff also wants to be promoted again and from major general to lieutenant general! After all, in general, the chief of staff of the corps of the German Army, with the rank of lieutenant general.
"Haha, I also believe that this battle will be the battle of fame for our 8th Legion. The 8th Legion will show the world our great strength! Qin Tian laughed.
"Your Highness, the Russian side we invited is here." The head of the guard said to Qin Tian.
"Well, let them in." Qin Tian nodded.
"General Hindenburg, General Ludendorff, our Russian friends are here. I believe that they will bring us good news. Qin Tian smiled.
"Your Highness, is it really necessary to support those Russians? You know, they are dangerous elements, enemies of the capitalist world. Admiral Hindenburg reminded.
"Don't worry, General, I'm measured." Qin Tian also knew how dangerous it would be if the Russian Cloth Party was allowed to control Russia. However, he had no other choice. Russia was so vast, so vast that no enemy could defeat them. The former Napoleon the Great could not do this, and neither did the later Hitler. The current Qin Tian can't do it either. Therefore, Qin Tian could only cause turmoil in Russia through other means. In this way, they may be able to win the war at the least cost. As for whether the Bu Party would threaten Germany in turn once it grows up, Qin Tian will not consider this point for the time being. In addition, Qin Tian also has self-confidence. Even if the party does it in Russia, there is nothing to worry about when the time comes. Because, after winning this war, Germany will definitely be able to develop into a superpower. When the time comes, it will be very easy to destroy Burussia.
Admiral Hindenburg and Major General Ludendorff no longer persuaded Qin Tian. They also knew that Qin Tian naturally dared to do that, and he must have been prepared.
Soon, a middle-aged Russian in the depths of the Gundam and wearing a simple sheet entered Qin Tian's office under the leadership of the chief of the guard.
"Your Royal Highness, Your Excellency the General, hello." The Russian envoy said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"Hello, Mr. Joseph, long time no see." Qin Tian had a smile on his face.
"Thank you to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for your continued support. Your Excellency, Leader, I have asked me to convey his greetings to His Highness. Joseph said.
Qin Tian had been secretly supporting the activities of the Russian Cloth Party since a few years ago. It is precisely because of Qin Tian's support that the development of the party will be very rapid.
Of course, the people of the cloth party also knew that cooperating with Qin Tian was simply seeking the skin of the tiger. However, in the face of the tsarist government's suppression of them, they had no other choice but to accept Qin Tian's support. For them, the overthrow of the rule of the tsarist government was the most important thing. For this, they can give a lot, even if it is the interests of the country.
In the eyes of others, this is absolutely unimaginable. However, Qin Tian was not surprised at all.
"Mr. Joseph, please convey my greetings to Leader Ulyanov. I can't wait to meet him formally one day. Qin Tian said with a smile.
Joseph, of course, said yes, but what he really thought in his heart, perhaps only he knew. After all, in the minds of those of the party, the imperial crown prince like Qin Tian was also the person they should defeat.