"Come on, immediately arrange someone to search Vienna and the surrounding area, even if it is three feet into the ground, you have to find out Karl I!" Marshal Hausen ordered. Although, Marshal Hausen knew that the possibility of finding Karl I was probably not very good.

Originally, Marshal Hausen had hoped to achieve a complete victory. However, now that this victory has been discounted, it naturally makes him very dissatisfied.

Capture Vienna and capture the Austro-Crarian monarchs. Well, there is no doubt that it will be a perfect victory. But unfortunately, the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Karl I was gone.

Marshal Hausen knew that the Reich was intent on swallowing Austria. The presence of Karl I would undoubtedly add some variables to Germany's plans. After all, Karl I, although incompetent, was the emperor of Austria-Hungary, which was crowned and could not be changed by anyone. Even if Germany forcibly annexed Austria, there would certainly be some Austrians in it who would still be loyal to Karl I. These will be the factors of instability that Germany will need to face in the future.

"Yes, Your Excellency." A general immediately went to make arrangements.

Archduke Friedrich, who was on the side, heard the order of Marshal Hausen, but he didn't care. Even they did not know when Karl I left, so it is certain that Karl I must have fled Vienna a long time ago, and even Trieste was not far away. If the Germans wanted to catch up with Karl I, it was completely impossible.

However, as Duke Kasbah said, this is already a matter for the Germans and has nothing to do with them.

The Germans captured Vienna, and the resistance of the Austrian army also ceased. Although, there were still a very small number of soldiers loyal to Austria-Hungary, or Austria, who did not surrender. However, it was only a matter of time before the Germans would march on all of Austria and destroy them.

Austria-Hungary, one of the world's six traditional powers, the victor of the last world war, was thus destroyed. Such a result was beyond the expectations of the whole world. Of course, this was proved by the time Austria-Hungary fell apart and the Austrian army behaved very badly.

Berlin, the capital of Germany, has become a sea of joy. Once again, the Germans defeated a great power at an extremely narrow cost, and it was a devastating blow, much to the delight of all Germans. They increasingly believe that Germany's name as the world's leading power is absolutely devoid of any moisture. Even though the destroyed nations were once their allies, they fought side by side. However, it still made the Germans very happy.

In the palace, the military and political ministers of the empire were congratulating Qin Tian. Everyone was very satisfied with the victory of the German Empire in this war. After all, the war cost Germany almost nothing. And after the defeat of Austria-Hungary, what kind of benefits will be brought to Germany, everyone is also very clear. It can be said that because of this war, Germany's strength was able to increase by at least about 20 percent. This is already very difficult for Germany, which is now the world hegemon.

"Your Majesty, Vienna has been taken. Our army will march to the rest of Austria. It is estimated that it will soon be able to stabilize the whole of Austria. "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein smiled.

Qin Tian nodded: "The soldiers on the front line have performed very well in this battle!" Next, in order to ensure the stability of Austria. Our troops may need to be temporarily stationed in Austria for some time. Warn those troops that the Reich was about to annex Austria. The people there will also be Germans. Therefore, they must abide by military discipline and absolutely not act arbitrarily in Austria. The gendarmerie must follow up, and if there is a person who violates military discipline, he will be severely punished! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhein put away his smile and replied with a serious face.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next step for the Empire is to annex Austria, and the Cabinet can draw up a plan for response. We destroyed the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which made the Austrians, somewhat resentful and dissatisfied with us. In order to ensure the smooth annexation of Austria by the Empire, we cannot afford to make any more trouble at this time. After all, we were counting on those Austrians to recognize themselves as Germans. In this case, it would make sense for us to annex Austria. If Austria had been revolting and rioting, it would have been a big problem. When the time comes, the annexation of Austria will not only not increase our strength, but will become a burden to us! Qin Tian said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The military ministers of the empire all replied.

"Your Majesty, after the capture of Vienna by our troops, Karl I was not found. Now the army is already searching in and around Vienna. However, I'm afraid it's hard to find out. The Austrian army, for its part, also claimed that it did not know when Karl I left. "Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhein continued.

Qin Tian couldn't help frowning, his original intention was to abolish Karl I's throne after capturing him, and then put him under house arrest. In this case, there is almost no problem. However, he did not expect that Karl I would be gone.

"Then forget it, if you don't see it, you won't be there. Presumably, Karl I wanted to escape. Qin Tian said indifferently.

"Your Majesty, since the Austro-Hungarian Empire has fallen, then Karl I probably will not stay in the Austro-Hungarian Empire any longer. He may flee Austria-Hungary, or even Europe, to form a government-in-exile. If you can catch him, it will be the best. Prime Minister Billo said.

"Let's get the intelligence bureau into action, it would be great if we could catch Karl I!" Qin Tian said.

"Next, it's time for us to deliver on our promises. The Kingdom of Bohemia and the Kingdom of Hungary can gain independence. But, to be clear, they must become protectorates of the Empire! The other states of Austria-Hungary could also be dealt with on such terms. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"In addition, it was officially announced that Austria would become the eastern province of the Reich, under the direct jurisdiction of the Reich Cabinet. All Austrians automatically acquired the status of Germans. Qin Tian continued.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The day after the German army conquered Vienna, the German government announced that Germany would annex Austria from now on. This shocked the whole world. Because they knew that Germany had become stronger because of it.

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