"What about His Majesty the Emperor? If you want to surrender to the Germans, you must have His Majesty the Emperor to come forward. Archduke Friedrich said.

"I have already sent someone to ask for His Majesty the Emperor. However, without consulting His Majesty the Emperor, we surrendered to the Germans. That doesn't seem like a good idea, right? Duke Kasbah said.

"The empire has fallen, and the emperor will not exist anymore. Then, naturally, he doesn't have any power at all. Archduke Friedrich said.

The Germans were going to annex Austria, and they knew very well about that. In fact, these important ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, although they were somewhat sentimental about the demise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In reality, however, there was not much resistance to Germany's annexation of Austria.

It would be best if Austria-Hungary could continue to exist. In that case, they would be an independent country. However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had fallen apart, and even Austria would no longer exist. Then, the annexation of Austria by Germany would undoubtedly be the best outcome. At least, Germany is now the world hegemon. After joining Germany, the Austrians were able to enjoy all the rights of citizens as the world hegemon. In addition, the people of Austria are overwhelmingly Germans. Now returning to Germany is not a big deal.

"If it weren't for His Majesty the Emperor, even if Germany had the intention to deal with us, I am afraid it would not have been so easy to achieve. It is not impossible that Austria-Hungary will continue to exist! Marshal Baron Herzendorf said.

Obviously, Marshal Baron Hezendorf was still a little concerned about the demise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. As the former Emperor Franz? Joseph I was a high-ranking minister, and he still had great feelings for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although Franz? Joseph I has died. But, Franz? The Austro-Hungarian Empire, founded by Joseph I, should not have perished like this!

"Well, Your Excellency Chief of Staff, it is useless to talk about this now. Austria-Hungary is already in the past tense. Archduke Friedrich's eyes also flashed with a hint of sentimentality.

Although, Karl I was the main culprit who led to the demise of Austria-Hungary. Had it not been for his forced demand that Austria-Hungary withdraw from the Central Powers, Germany would not have found an excuse to act against Austria-Hungary. However, this is only superficial. Even if Karl I had not demanded that Austria-Hungary withdraw from the Central Powers, Germany would have found other excuses. When the time comes, the fate of Austria-Hungary will probably still be like this. The Germans had already suppressed Austria-Hungary before. Without this excuse, Austria-Hungary would have survived for a few more years at most.

"Report, we haven't found His Majesty the Emperor!" An officer reported.

Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Casbah, and Marshal Baron Herzendorf were all stunned. At this juncture, how could Karl I be missing?

"What's going on? How could you not find it? Didn't it be reported before that His Majesty the Emperor was in the basement of the Imperial Palace? Duke Kasbah asked with a frown.

"Your Excellency, we have found that those who stay in the palace are nothing more than stand-ins for His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty, the real Emperor, is gone. The officer replied.

"What? How so? Where did His Majesty the Emperor go? Archduke Friedrich asked.

At the last moment of the fall of Austria-Hungary, Karl I, as emperor, was missing, which would have made the Germans suspicious. When the time comes, once the Germans pursue it, I am afraid that the problem will be troublesome.

"Could it be that he was killed in the shelling of the Germans?" Marshal Baron Hezendorf asked.

"No way, the palace was not shelled by the Germans. The Germans were shelling and deliberately avoided the palace. Not even a single cannonball fell into the palace. Not to mention blowing up His Majesty the Emperor. Grand Duke Friedrich shook his head.

"I think His Majesty the Emperor must have left early. Even, all this was premeditated by him. Flee Vienna if it can't hold on. Obviously, His Majesty the Emperor is still unwilling! Duke Kasbah said.

"You mean, His Majesty the Emperor went to Trieste?" Grand Duke Friedrich frowned.

In his opinion, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had already fallen, so there was no need to make any more extraneous branches. If Karl I was not reconciled and fled to the navy, it would certainly continue to cause turmoil. Even if Karl I had fled abroad, he would have spared no effort to provoke conflict. When the time comes, Austria will be in turmoil.

"Your Excellency, His Majesty the Emperor left ahead of schedule, and this has nothing to do with us. Even if there is a headache, it will be the turn of the Germans. We only need to tell the Germans that His Majesty the Emperor is missing. As for where exactly they fled, let the Germans figure it out for themselves. Duke Kasbah said.

It would be very nice to be able to give the Germans a little trouble.

Grand Duke Friedrich thought for a moment and finally nodded.

On the afternoon of January 28, the Austrian army held a surrender ceremony at the General Staff. Grand Duke Friedrich, representing the Austrian army, surrendered precisely to the German army.

"Your Excellency Marshal, we have lost this war." Archduke Friedrich bowed his head and handed over his rifle.

He was originally gray-haired, but his figure was still tall and promoted. But now it looks a lot more stiff.

"Your Excellency, the war is over, and no one will pay for it anymore!" Marshal Hausen took over the rifle.

A large number of Austrian soldiers, lined up in a neat line, handed over their weapons to the Germans.

For these Austrian prisoners of war, the Germans still treated them very favorably, and would not let them serve coolies or the like. After all, the vast majority of these Austrian prisoners of war were also Germans. After the German annexation of Austria, these prisoners of war were also Germans. Treat your own people better.

In the eyes of those Austrian prisoners of war, there was no sorrow for the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but only the joy of the rest of their lives. Indeed, they are now finally saving their lives. This is undoubtedly something that many people are thankful for. For them, the war is finally over. They can go back to their families alive.

"That's right, Your Excellency. What about His Majesty Emperor Karl I? "It seems that Marshal Hausen only sounded at this time, Karl I, the emperor of Austria-Hungary.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency. We also don't know where His Majesty the Emperor has gone? When we decided to surrender, we had already sent someone to look for us, but we found nothing! Archduke Friedrich replied.

Marshal Hausen's face suddenly became difficult to look at.

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