Chapter 550: Mutation (400 votes plus change)
"Marshal Count Tirpitz has really taken a big risk this time, and it is in vain that I strongly supported the development of the Imperial Navy in the first place!" Qin Tian couldn't help but sigh when he heard that Marshal Count Tirpitz had directly sent a marine division to Berlin.
Although, Marshal Count Tirpitz was the Imperial Minister of the Navy, an absolute high-ranking official of the Empire. However, it was undoubtedly very taboo to send troops to Berlin without the order of the emperor. Once the responsibility is pursued, Marshal Count Tirpitz will not be able to eat and walk around. They can be dismissed from their duties or tried by a military court.
Of course, this is undoubtedly of great benefit to Qin Tian. Marshal Tirpitz did this, undoubtedly to fight for Qin Tian. Without having any definite information, Marshal Count Tirpitz did this to find out more about the situation.
The commanders of several army groups fighting in France rushed to Versailles overnight after receiving Qin Tian's order. Fortunately, France is not big. Several legions were actually not far from Versailles, and it was only a few hours' drive away.
At 5 o'clock in the morning, several regimental commanders rushed to Versailles. Everyone's faces were full of tiredness. After all, most of these corps commanders are not young. Except for Prince Ruprecht, the commander of the 6th Group, and Lieutenant General Ludendorff, the chief of staff of the 8th Army Corps on behalf of Qin Tian, most of them were fifty or sixty years old. Everyone was also a little surprised that Qin Tian summoned them in such a hurry. After all, the current war in France is already very beneficial to the German army. It shouldn't be that anything big will happen.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, has something happened?" Admiral Crook asked.
The eyes of the others were also focused on Qin Tian. From Qin Tian's grim expression, everyone also sensed that something big seemed to have happened.
"Ladies and gentlemen, there is a rebellion in Berlin. The Janissaries staged a mutiny. Both the Admiralty and the General Staff have been captured by the rebels. His Majesty can't be contacted either. It is estimated that the palace has also fallen. Qin Tian said.
"What? How is this possible? Several generals looked incredulous.
"Your Highness, this is not a joke, is it? We are fighting on the front lines, and many of the European powers we are fighting are not our opponents. And now, the Janissaries in the capital have mutinied? Admiral Birlow couldn't help but laugh.
The other generals also raised their own questions. After all, the Praetorian Guards were Kaiser Wilhelm II's henchmen, so how could they mutiny? It's just so weird.
"I don't know what the situation is because I have limited information. However, a few hours earlier, I had received a telegram from Berlin. The telegram was sent in the name of His Majesty, declaring that His Majesty was seriously ill and that I should rush back to Berlin at once. As I was about to depart, His Majesty's butler sent a message that the Praetorian Guard had mutinied and that the palace was under attack. Qin Tian said.
"Trap, Your Highness. It's definitely a trap. Those guys really betrayed the Empire. At this time, letting His Highness go back to Berlin is to disadvantage His Highness! Prince Ruprecht said immediately.
"Yes, Your Highness. They want to harm you. "This kind of stratagem can even be seen by a fool, let alone these generals who have been commanding troops all year round.
"I also know that this is a trap. But I had to go to Berlin! His Majesty and the Empress have fallen into the hands of the rebels, and they don't know whether they live or die. Besides, how could the rebellion be quelled if I didn't go back to Berlin? A trace of murderous aura flashed in Qin Tian's eyes. Clearly, he had already done something to kill the rebels.
"Your Highness, I'll go back with you. It would be enough to send two infantry divisions back together from the front to put down the rebellion. Admiral Crook said immediately.
The other generals also asked for their lives. After all, quelling the rebellion is also a great achievement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have already made arrangements for quelling the rebellion. Marshal Count Tirpitz had already sent a division of marines to Berlin. In addition, I have already drawn an infantry division and an armored division from the 9th Army Corps to Berlin. I think that two infantry divisions plus an armored division will have no problem dealing with the Praetorian Guard! Qin Tian said.
"Your task is still to defeat the Anglo-French forces on the battlefield in France. No matter what the situation at home is, the war will continue. We have already paid a great price to win this war. You can't just give up halfway! Qin Tian said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Several corps commanders nodded. Although they really wanted to follow Qin Tian back to China to quell the rebellion. But they know that the current situation on the front line is tense, and they are indeed inseparable from them.
In addition, they also knew that Qin Tian had already sent two infantry divisions and one armored division to Berlin. Well, the rebels there probably can't afford to make any waves.
"Your Highness, after catching those damned rebels, you will definitely not be able to spare them." Admiral Hausen said.
"Yes, Your Highness. Hang all those masterminds behind the scenes! Admiral Dimlin also said.
They are fighting hard with the enemy on the front line, and those guys are stabbing them in the back when they start a rebellion! Naturally, this did not make them very angry.
"I'm not going to let them have a good time!" Qin Tian said.
At this time, Major General Manstein walked in, his face a little ugly.
"Your Highness, there is an unusual movement in the 4th Army. Their troops are preparing to pull out. According to the information we have received, they are preparing to withdraw to the country. Major General Manstein reported.
Qin Tian's face suddenly became very ugly. The 4th Army wanted to withdraw to the country at this time, so it is natural to imagine what the purpose was.
"Damn, I said how could the Duke of Württemberg return to China at this time, it turns out that he wants to start a rebellion!" Admiral Crook scolded.
"Your Highness, the 4th Army must not be allowed to return home. Otherwise, the situation will become even more chaotic! Admiral Hausen also said with a serious face.
Qin Tian nodded, if it was just a rebellion of the Praetorian Guards, then the Praetorian Guards, which only had about 20,000 people, were nothing at all. The army he sent was enough to crush the rebels. However, if the 4th Army was also involved, it would be completely different. The 4th Army had 200,000 men, and even if it had lost a lot in the previous battles, there were still more than 100,000.
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