Königsberg, the capital of East Prussia, was also an important point of support for Germany's defense of Russia on the Eastern Front. In the vicinity of Königsberg www.biquge.info the Germans built a large number of fortifications such as fortresses as important fortifications to resist the Russian attack.

In the Schlieffen plan, because of Russia's transportation factors and the speed of mobilization, the main forces of the German Army will be placed on the Western Front, striving to completely defeat France before Russia completes mobilization, so only ten infantry divisions are reserved on the Eastern Front to guard against Russia. Ten infantry divisions were undoubtedly too few for Russia, which had a standing army of more than a million people. After all, in the event of war, Russia's standing army of more than a million will send hundreds of thousands or more troops to attack East Prussia. Therefore, the General Staff of the German Army believed that they could only rely on defense to delay the German army and buy enough time.

Qin Tian took a special train from Berlin to Königsberg. He went with Königsberg, including the deputy commander of the 8th Army Corps, Paul? Feng? General Hindenburg and Acting Chief of Staff Erich? Feng? Brigadier General Ludendorff.

The commanders and division commanders of the 8th Army Corps, except for a few people, gathered at the railway station and waited for Qin Tian and his party. Qin Tian is not only the commander of the 8th Army Corps, but also the crown prince of the empire, and his status is so noble.

The three corps under the 8th Army Corps were the 11th, 17th, 20th, and one more reserve, the 1st Reserve. If the garrisons and cavalry units are included, the total strength of the 8th Army Corps can exceed 200,000 men after full mobilization.

On the platform of the railway station, a group of German generals were waiting for Qin Tian's special train, chatting at the same time.

"Your Majesty, this time, you took the lead in forming our 8th Legion! However, letting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince serve as the commander of the 8th Army Corps was something that everyone did not expect. A middle-aged general sighed. He was Lieutenant General Mackensen, commander of the 20th Army of the 8th Army of the German Army.

"Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not from the Army, his talent is certain. What's more, there was also General Hindenburg and General Ludendorff from the General Staff. I believe that the 8th Army Corps, under their leadership, will be able to become even stronger. Another middle-aged general said. He was the commander of the 11th Army, Lieutenant General François.

In the regular establishment of the German Army, there was no corps, i.e., army group. It is often only at the outbreak of war that various armies, divisions, brigades, and other units are transferred to form corps. Therefore, naturally, there is no permanent position such as corps commander. However, this time the 8th Army Corps was formed ahead of schedule. The purpose is to allow Qin Tian to have more time to familiarize, control and arm the 8th Legion, so that the 8th Legion can play a greater role in future wars.

"Well, but I think someone will be very disappointed." General Mackensen said with a smile.

General François, with the same smile on his face.

The man they spoke of, Lieutenant General Plitwitz, commander of the 17th Army, was a favorite of Wilhelm II, and in the entire army stationed in East Prussia, he was even more powerful because of his relationship with Wilhelm II. He even said more than once that if the 8th Army Corps was formed, he would be the best choice for the commander of the Corps. But now, Qin Tian stepped in sideways, which undoubtedly shattered his hope completely. At the same time, it also made him lose face among the units under the 8th Army Corps.

This made Lieutenant General Plitwitz very annoyed, so much so that today was the day when Qin Tian arrived in Königsberg, but Lieutenant General Plitwitz said that he was sick and did not come to greet him.

"I hope His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a good talker! Otherwise, Plitwitz would have been miserable this time. Leave a bad impression on His Royal Highness, and then he doesn't want to stay in the 8th Army. General François said.

"Humph! That guy had better be transferred out of the 8th Legion, he stayed in the 8th Legion, it didn't do anything at all, it would only make the whole Legion worse. General Mackensen said.

It can be seen that General Mackensen is very disgusted with Lieutenant General Plittowitz and wishes that he would be transferred.

"Woo!"

There was a whistle in the distance, and the generals on the platform quickly stopped talking.

Soon, Qin Tian's special train entered the station and stopped in front of everyone.

The door opened, and Qin Tian, dressed in military uniform, stepped off the train, accompanied by Admiral Hindenburg and Brigadier General Ludendorff.

"Your Royal Highness, welcome to Königsberg." General François and General Mackensen hurriedly greeted him.

Admiral Hindenburg whispered in Qin Tian's ear to introduce their identities to Qin Tian.

"General François, General Mackensen, thank you for coming to pick me up." Qin Tian said with a smile. According to the information he had before, General François and General Mackensen, who were also rare talents in the 8th Army, especially General François, was a genius and adventurous general. General Mackensen is also a talented general, but he is a little older.

Qin Tian glanced at those German generals on the platform and found that there was no Plitwitz, which made him frown. For that favored retainer of Wilhelm II, Qin Tian undoubtedly knew. It's just that almost all the generals of the entire 8th Army Corps came, but he was missing, which made Qin Tian can't help but guess if the other party wants to give him a dismount!

"Why didn't you see General Plitwitz?" Qin Tian asked directly.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, General Plitwitz is not feeling well and has taken leave to return to Berlin." General Mackensen replied.

"Leaving to go back to Berlin? How did I not know? Qin Tian's face suddenly didn't look good. As the commander of the 8th Army Corps, Lieutenant General Plitwitz asked for leave, and he didn't even know about it, didn't he obviously not take him seriously?

"General Plitwitz must have asked for leave from the General Staff." General François said.

"Humph!" Qin Tian snorted coldly and didn't say anything. However, in his heart, Lieutenant General Plitwitz had already been sentenced to death. Qin Tian knew that Lieutenant General Plitwitz had a good relationship with Moltke Jr., who made them both favored vassals of Wilhelm II? However, if the other party dares not to give him face, then don't blame him for using the other party. He had just succeeded as commander of the 8th Army Corps, and it was time for him to stand up. Since Plitwitz sent it to the door himself, of course Qin Tian would not be polite.

Admiral Hindenburg and Brigadier General Ludendorff are not looking good at the moment.