Even though Kuster did a big thing yesterday, the top of the empire still didn't react, and only gave a symbolic compensation to Skoda Company, which was paid by themselves, which made Kuster even more unable to see the top of the empire.

But it doesn't matter to him, after all, someone helps wipe his butt, who would mind.

At this time, the process of building tanks was also supported by the Imperial War Department, and it was ready for widespread production. To his even greater surprise, the Reich also agreed to the creation of two tank guns, which they produced themselves.

Then there is no need to worry too much, everything that needs to be arranged is basically the same, and he will be able to go to the battlefield at the end of the year.

On October 22nd, almost everyone was busy on this day, except for Kuster, who was drinking tea and fishing.

He had just learned that the mobilization had begun, and that 2,000 people had been recruited in the past three days alone, and that the task was expected to be completed by late November.

The production and use of other equipment is also in good shape: 2 tanks (1 each for A and 1 B) have already been built and are now in the experimental period. If it passes successfully, it will immediately be thrown into front-line battles; After that, if the initial production problems are solved, the tank can be mass-produced.

44 towed rocket launchers and 7 self-propelled rocket launchers were manufactured, with a stock of 4,000 rocket shells; An average of 300 rockets are currently produced per day.

210 mortars with 12,000 shells; As for the weapons used directly by the infantry, they are even more.

The Reich headquarters promised to equip the nineteenth corps of Kuster as soon as it was manufactured. The rest were then equipped to other armies.

In the past few days, his eldest son, Vasalai, has been working diligently, constantly improving the production structure, and rationally arranging his work and rest, so that the weapons production capacity is even higher than when Kuster was in office.

Kuster was both satisfied and disappointed. His son was very hardworking, but he lacked some assertiveness and shrewdness.

Let's hope he can grow up here.

On November 19, Kuster's 19th Army was finally mobilized, totaling more than 70,000 men.

According to his demands, the Austrians alone numbered 60,000; The rest of the troops were filled with people of all nationalities.

Divided into 4 divisions, distributed according to ethnicity, the 3 Austrian divisions each had 20,000 men, with an average of 2,200 men per regiment. The remaining division had 10,000 men, with an average of 1,100 men per regiment.

200 men per Austrian regiment were to be used as reinforced companies and reserves.

This is how the adjustment of the establishment is made, and as for the more detailed distribution, it needs to be adjusted at any time according to the actual situation.

A few more days later, on the 4th of December, Conrad gave clear instructions: to go to Krakow, and to take up the burden of the main attack as an independent army under the direct jurisdiction of the Empire, and drive the Russians down the San River.

They're leaving, it's time to hit the road and get back to Polish hell.

The last time I counted the weapons and equipment, they were all new equipment and clothes, and even the people were new. Kuster prayed for them, that they would live a little longer, so that they could continue to die.

The distance from Vienna to Krakow was somewhat long, so the imperial hierarchy provided them with five trains to transport troops.

It would take a lot of time just to board the train, let alone Kuster's army of 70,000. It took them half an hour to fill the train.

As the sun set approached, the last group of soldiers boarded the train. Some of the officers looked back at the bustling city of Vienna, sighed softly, and then boarded the final train with Kuster.

On December 6, they arrived in Krakow.

Opening the carriages, the soldiers jumped off the train and greeted the locals warmly.

But apparently, those people don't like them very much.

As for when Kuster stepped out of the car, the crowd cheered. There was also a lot of flashes shining on Kuster's body, and it seemed that a lot of reporters were here.

The scene was so lively that the Krakow authorities had to send out gendarmes to suppress civilians.

Out of the group of gendarmes came an older, but more energetic man, and he was followed by a number of people.

He shook Kuster's hand and said cordially:

"I am the current commander of the Fourth Army, Joseph Ferdinand, and my command is stationed here. Welcome, Lieutenant General Kuster. ”

Kuster greeted him for a few words, and then asked a key question:

"I am saddened by the departure of General Offenberg. But I want to know, what is the situation on our front at the moment? ”

"It's bad that our line of defense on the San River has been broken through by the Russians and we are forced to retreat to the area of Tarnów to defend. The Przemyśl fortress was also divided and was now under siege by the Russians. ”

"How long will Przemehil last? Is our compilation complete? ”

"Przemyśl? Who cares, sooner or later it will be taken away by the Russians anyway. As for my army group, they suffered most casualties under the command of General Offenberg, had little combat effectiveness, and were now hanging entirely on reinforcements from the Balkan front. ”

As an Austro-Hungarian nobleman, Joseph showed indifference and put all the blame on Offenberg, who had long since left office.

In fact, General Offenberg was a discreet senior officer rarely seen in the early years of the war between Austria and Hungary.

Before the war, he was somewhat afraid of the coming of war, and was looked down upon by other imperial officers.

After the outbreak of war, he led his army group to be cautious, but in the end it still leaked out, coupled with the unauthorized retreat of the friendly forces around him, he was suddenly surrounded, losing several regiments, and he was forced to resign.

After replacing the newcomer Joseph, the top brass thought that they would be able to reverse the decadent situation. Unexpectedly, the change of battle would be a taboo for soldiers, and Joseph suffered even more serious losses. After the Battle of Galicia, it was difficult for them to have any offensive ability.

Seeing Kuster lost in thought, Joseph spoke:

"Given that the top brass asked you to launch the main offensive in order to make a huge storm on the front. We will do everything in our power to help us with all we can, not only for me, but also for the First Army.

As for the Third Army, their commander-in-chief seems to have some friendship with you, so he may help you from the flanks.

There is also a Second Army, which is too far away, and is under the combined attack of the two armies of the Russians, it is impossible to give you any support. ”

Kuster glanced at him slowly, his eyes full of disdain, but he still said:

"We have to regroup our troops here, and it may take half a day. I hope that during this time, you will be able to provide the best service to my group of soldiers, thank you. ”

"Don't worry, I'm sure I can do this."

Joseph put the hat in his right hand to his left, then shook Kuster's hand heavily, saluted him, and left.