In the war room of the Austro-Hungarian General Staff, there was a man who did not say a word from beginning to end. He was Admiral Anton House, commander of the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Austria-Hungary did not have the post of Minister of the Navy, so Admiral Anton House was the supreme commander of the Navy.

Originally, Austria-Hungary did not attach importance to the navy. After all, their coastline is too short. And the Adriatic Sea is too narrow, and it is easy to be blocked by the enemy. Therefore, the navy of Austria-Hungary was not strong all the time.

After Archduke Ferdinand became the crown prince, he began to pay attention to the development of the navy and increased investment in the navy. After Karl became the crown prince, he further increased his investment in the navy, and even purchased eight powerful capital ships at one time, making the strength of the Austro-Hungarian navy a powerful navy second only to the German navy.

This made the Austro-Hungarian navy loyal to Karl I. Admiral Anton House, too.

Just now, Mario? Chancellor Weber and the other Austro-Hungarian military ministers began to discuss the abandonment of Karl I, much to the anger of Admiral Anton House. Although, there was no expression on his face, but the hand hidden in his sleeve was clenched into a fist. If it weren't for the fact that this was the territory of the army, he would not only have no result if he rashly attacked, but would have put himself in it, and he might have beaten these guys hard.

Either way, Karl I is their emperor! Although, this time, Karl I's approach was somewhat extreme, which led to heavy losses for Austria-Hungary. However, Karl I's intentions were good! He didn't want to see Austria-Hungary being suppressed by Germany step by step, so he chose to fight back. All for the sake of Austria-Hungary, in the hope that Austria-Hungary will become stronger. However, this time their enemies were too strong, and Karl I's plan failed.

However, these guys, as important ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now only wanted to abandon Karl I in order to protect their own interests. Yes, in Admiral Anton House's view, the ministers were acting not so much to preserve the Austrian Empire as to preserve their own glory and wealth, which undoubtedly made Admiral Anton House very dissatisfied.

"It is precisely because of the existence of these guys that the national power of Austria-Hungary is declining day by day. If it weren't for that, how could we have lost so quickly? Admiral Anton House thought to himself.

After the meeting, Admiral Anton House returned to the command of the Navy. He then took off his military uniform and went to the palace in disguise.

When Admiral Anton House, dressed in civilian clothes, entered the palace, Karl I couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't seem to understand why Admiral Anton House chose to enter the palace in this way.

You know, Admiral Anton House was his most trusted and valued minister, which was well known throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Even in the Imperial Palace, Admiral Anton House can do whatever he wants. Now, Admiral Anton House is actually dressed like this, and it is clear that something big has happened. And, it's very bad for himself.

Although this fiasco was a blow to Karl I. However, he was not stupid because of this, and soon figured it all out.

"General Anton House, what's going on?" Karl I asked.

"Your Majesty, the Cabinet has sent Baron Berchdold to Germany to ask for an audience with the Kaiser, ready to sue for peace. In a hurry, Baron Belhidald even flew to Berlin. Admiral Anton House said.

Karl I's face suddenly became not very good-looking, and his courtiers were so eager to seek forgiveness from the Germans, which undoubtedly made him lose his face! However, the thought that Austria-Hungary had already lost the war and that it would lose more if it did not seek a peaceful solution to the war. Karl I had nothing else to say.

"The current empire, there is no way to fight anymore, and it is also of great benefit to the empire to seek forgiveness from the Germans earlier!" Karl I said.

Admiral Anton House nodded: "Still, Your Majesty. After deliberation, the ministers decided that after this battle, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would definitely cease to exist, and that it would be best if the Austrian Empire could be preserved. ”

"Hmm. The kingdoms of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia-Novonia and other states have already betrayed the Empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire had fallen apart and could no longer exist. The reason why those countries betrayed the Reich must have been that the Germans promised them better terms. So, after the end of the war, the Germans will fulfill their promise to support the independence of those countries. When the time comes, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which has lost these states, will naturally cease to exist. It was a great blessing in misfortune to be able to preserve the Austrian Empire. Karl I sighed.

If God had given him another chance, Karl I would not have been so reckless. Even if he was hostile to Germany, he would not show it again until he did not have the strength to confront Germany. He won't be so arrogant anymore. After all, Austria-Hungary seems to be a big country, but in fact it has a lot of problems, and it is simply a weak power with a strong foreign power and a weak power in the middle.

"Your Majesty, the ministers have also decided that if the Germans want you to abdicate, they will accept it. And from among the children of the Habsburgs, a new one was chosen to be the future emperor of the Austrian Empire. Admiral Anton House continued.

Suddenly, Karl I's face became quite ugly, although it was because of him that the Austro-Hungarian Empire suffered such a heavy blow. However, he still attaches great importance to the throne. Now, they actually want to deprive him of the throne, which Karl I absolutely could not accept.

"Damn it!" Karl I scolded.

Admiral Anton House didn't say a word.

"General Anton House, can I trust you?" Karl I asked.

"Your Majesty, I am your most loyal courtier!" Admiral Anton House assured.

Karl I nodded, his eyes full of madness.

"If so, the empire will fall, or I will be ousted from the throne. I hope that you will be able to lead the naval fleet to escort me to the United States and form a government in exile! Karl I said. He is not one to sit idly by, and even at the last moments, he will not give up easily.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Anton House nodded heavily.