"Your Majesty, just got the news, King Karl I and President Woodrow of the United States? Wilson held secret talks. At the moment, the content of their secret conversation is unknown. But what is certain is that they must have reached some kind of secret agreement. Woodrow? President Wilson had a very happy expression on his face as he left the Imperial Palace in Vienna. The head of the Imperial Intelligence Agency, Admiral Bai Laiming, reported.

Emperor Franz? The death of Joseph I and the succession of Karl I to the throne strained relations between Germany and Austria-Hungary to the extreme. This made the main forces of the Imperial Intelligence Service almost all concentrated in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It can be said that now a little bit of the wind and grass in Austria-Hungary is well known to Germany.

"Gentlemen, it seems that Austria-Hungary, contrary to our expectations, abandoned the empire as an ally and joined forces with the Americans. I think that our esteemed Majesty Karl I will soon dissolve our alliance with us. This means that the war is about to begin! Qin Tian said with a smile.

He now wished that Karl I would dissolve his alliance with Germany, so that Germany could use it as a pretext to declare war on Austria-Hungary. Although, such an excuse seems a little far-fetched. But, at that point, who cares? As long as the war is won in the end, no one cares about the process.

"Your Majesty, in that case, it seems that our military operation is ready to be launched at any time." Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said. In his eyes, a fierce fighting spirit was already burning. Now Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhein, already in his fifties, did not know if he would be able to hold out until the next world war. In other words, when the next war broke out, he was no longer in this position. Therefore, he hoped that while he was still in this position, he would be able to lead the German army to win more battles and remove the threat from Germany's periphery. In this case, he is satisfied.

Qin Tian nodded: "The troops are ready, right?" As soon as Austria-Hungary announces its withdrawal from the alliance, we can attack at any time. I hope that we can bring down the Austro-Hungarian Empire cleanly, and we will definitely not be able to drag the mud and water. Once the war enters into a stalemate, it will be very bad for us! ”

If Germany's military action this time can cleanly defeat Austria-Hungary. Then, Germany will reap great benefits. First of all, the threat from Germany's side has been lifted, and security will be guaranteed. Second, Germany was able to swallow Austria and further strengthen Germany's power. The other states of Austria-Hungary would also become protectorates of Germany, so that Germany would have a small brother and enough cannon fodder after the outbreak of war. Finally, Germany's military prowess in the war to crush Austria-Hungary was also a deterrent to other countries. This will make Germany's hegemony more secure, and in a short period of time, they will not dare to provoke Germany until they are absolutely sure of confronting Germany.

"Your Majesty, we are ready. The 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th and 9th armies of the Imperial Army had already secretly mobilized themselves. As soon as the attack began, the 3rd and 5th armies were to enter Austria from Bavaria. And the 6th and 7th armies were to enter the Kingdom of Bohemia. The 9th Army was to intimidate the Kingdom of Hungary. If the Foreign Office can convince the other states except Austria to remain neutral, then we can concentrate our forces on Austria. With the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Army, it was impossible to stop the offensive of the Empire. "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said confidently.

Qin Tian nodded, he was still very confident in the strength of the army.

"Vahit, how did you feel about this trip to Austria-Hungary?" Qin Tian asked.

Emperor Franz? The funeral of Joseph I and the enthronement of Emperor Karl I were both attended by Vahit on behalf of the German Empire.

"Your Majesty, very bad. Emperor Franz? After the death of Joseph I, the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire became a mess. Many of the Austro-Hungarian states seem to have other ideas. Although Karl I ascended the throne as Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the only people he could really command were Austria and a few states. The other states, for Karl I, did not agree. After all, Karl I did not do very well when he was the crown prince. Washitt said.

Qin Tian agrees with this, Austria-Hungary actually relies on Franz? Joseph I's prestige united in a dualistic empire, with the exception of Emperor Franz? Aside from Joseph I, the others simply did not have enough prestige to rule this vast empire. You know, the dozen or so states that make up the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with different languages and cultures, forcibly twist them into a rope, that is almost impossible. The Kingdom of Hungary alone accounted for more than a third of the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, as did its population. Therefore, Qin Tian had already thought about it, even if he really defeated the Austro-Hungarian Empire, he would not swallow the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although the total land of the Austro-Hungarian Empire of more than 600,000 square kilometers was tempting, if it was forcibly swallowed, it would only make the German Empire indigestion. Qin Tian only planned to annex the most elite Austria. After all, the majority population of Austria is German, and if Germany annexes it, it will be able to absorb it quickly. The other states, let them stand on their own, and then become German protectorates.

"In addition, perhaps because His Majesty did not go to Vienna in person, many high-ranking officials of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were very dissatisfied with us. As for Emperor Karl I, even more so. Whether it's Franz? His Majesty Joseph I never saw me during his funeral, or before or after his enthronement. It is clear that his hostility towards Germany has risen once again. Therefore, as soon as the Americans win him over, he will inevitably fall to the Americans, there is almost no doubt about it! Washitt said.

"No matter what Emperor Karl I thinks, now that the Empire is ready to use force against them. Then, nothing else matters. It wasn't until the Empire had defeated the Austro-Hungarian Empire that Karl I would know how ridiculous his previous actions were, like a clown jumping off a beam! Qin Tian said with a smile.

Indeed, from beginning to end, Qin Tian did not take Karl I in his eyes. Even if he knew that he was hostile to the German Empire, he didn't care.