Chapter 567: Uprooting (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
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When the Kingdom of Württemberg declared its independence, the German 9th Army Corps was unable to enter the Kingdom of Württemberg. After this news reached Berlin, Qin Tian and the high-ranking officials of the empire were a little worried.
"Your Highness, the Kingdom of Württemberg suddenly declared its independence, which is not a good thing for the Empire. We have to crack down on them right away. Prime Minister Bilo looked serious.
Although the German Empire had a number of states, it was not a dualist empire like the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The German Emperor and the central government had absolute control and dominance within the Empire. However, if the kingdom of Württemberg was independent, and the empire did not suppress it in the first place, causing even greater turmoil, then the problem would be troublesome. If it is not done well, it will lead to social turmoil in the empire and affect the ongoing world war in the empire.
For the German Empire, in the case of the recent mutiny and the death of Wilhelm II, the most important thing at this stage is still the ongoing world war. This was crucial for the German Reich. If Germany could not win the war, all the efforts that Germany had made before would be in vain. Not to mention, now that the war has reached its most critical moment, Germany is only one step away from winning the war. It would be a shame if it fell short. In the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult to have such an opportunity again.
Qin Tian nodded: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I know what you mean, but please believe that the independence of the Württemberg Kingdom is just a farce at best, and it will not have any impact on the empire at all." ”
"Oh?" Prime Minister Biluo and the others were stunned, as if they didn't expect why Qin Tian would be so confident.
"According to the information we have received, the two sons of the Duke of Württemberg have gathered the ministers of the kingdom to discuss independence. However, it was strongly opposed by the ministers. So, in a fit of rage, they ordered the guards to arrest the ministers and then declared their independence. It can be said that their independence is fundamentally unpopular. And the strength they can wield is at best those guards. It is estimated that even the vast number of people in the kingdom of Württemberg will not support them. In such a situation, what else should they worry about? Qin Tian said with a smile.
When he was determined to hang the Duke of Württemberg, Qin Tian increased his intelligence collection on the Württemberg Kingdom. lest there be anything similar to the Berlin mutiny. The sudden mutiny in Berlin, although it was suppressed. However, it still made Qin Tian's heart palpitate. If it weren't for Wilhelm II's butler, Jonalet, who had reported the truth to him in time, he had returned to Berlin unprepared, the consequences would have been conceivable. If he didn't do it, he would lose his life, let alone continue to command the German Empire. Therefore, Qin Tian would never be able to let that happen again.
"What's more, the 9th Panzer Division, the vanguard of the 9th Army Corps, is only a day's journey away from Stuttgart, the Kingdom of Württemberg. Tomorrow you will be able to enter Stuttgart. The 4th Army of the Kingdom of Württemberg has been completely controlled by us. If you lose the army, what kind of storm can you afford with just a little guard? Qin Tian continued.
"Your Highness, in this case, the rebellion of the Württemberg Kingdom is not a cause for concern." Prime Minister Bilow said.
"Your Excellency Chancellor, there is no country or power in the present German Empire that can bring us down except ourselves. Your Highness, I suggest that you take this opportunity to uproot the royal family of Württemberg! Didn't His Highness want to return all the power of the Kingdom of Württemberg to the central government of the empire? This will be a great opportunity for us. Foreign Secretary Vahit suggested.
Qin Tian undoubtedly had this meaning, and when the Duke of Württemberg participated in the rebellion, he had this meaning. It's just that the situation at that time did not allow it. But now, the Kingdom of Württemberg has actually declared its independence, isn't that a blatant rebellion? This gave the central government of the empire the best chance to deal with the kingdom of Württemberg.
"Let's make a plan for the Cabinet. After quelling the rebellion of the Württemberg Kingdom this time, all the power of the Württemberg Kingdom was transferred to the central government. Turn the Kingdom of Württemberg into a state of the Empire. Qin Tian said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Prime Minister Bilow replied.
Although, he thought that Qin Tian's way seemed to be a little too radical. However, the kingdom of Württemberg rebelled on its own, and this was a great opportunity. After losing this opportunity, I am afraid it will not be so easy to find such an opportunity again in the future.
"Your Highness, I think we still have to get the 9th Legion to speed up. Otherwise, if the Württemberg royal family jumped over the wall and blew up those important factories, it would be a serious blow to the war potential of the empire. "Minister of War and Chief of the General Staff Von? Marshal Falkenhein reminded.
Qin Tian nodded: "Let the 9th Legion, speed up." Send in some troops and get ahead of time to protect those factories! ”
You must know that Qin Tian's Daimler Automobiles Company is near Stuttgart. Today, the jeeps and trucks produced by Daimler AG have become an indispensable and important means of transportation for the German army. If Daimler was blown up, it would have a major impact on the combat effectiveness of the German army.
After Qin Tian immediately issued an order, the German government also issued an important statement on the rebellion of the Kingdom of Württemberg.
The head of the German central government, Bilow, declared that the Kingdom of Württemberg had been an integral part of the German Empire since ancient times. The king of the Kingdom of Württemberg was concurrently held by the emperor. The other members of the royal family of Württemberg, without any reason or qualification, declared the kingdom of Württemberg independent. Prime Minister Bilow called on the guards involved in the rebellion to lay down their arms and surrender to the imminent arrival of the Imperial Army. Any soldier who surrenders will be blamed for the past. If they continue to resist, they will be severely punished.
At the same time, he also called on the people of the Württemberg Kingdom not to listen to the demagogy of the Württemberg royal family, not to participate in the rebellion, and not to do anything harmful to the interests of the empire.
The order given by Qin Tian to the 9th Army Corps, in addition to controlling the entire territory of the Württemberg Kingdom and ensuring social stability, was a more important order to ask them to uproot the Württemberg royal family from the Württemberg Kingdom. Only in this way will it be possible to ensure the subsequent recovery of all local autonomy in the Kingdom of Württemberg.