Chapter 569 Uprooting

When the Kingdom of Württemberg declared independence, the German Ninth Army failed to enter the Kingdom of Württemberg. After the news reached Berlin, Qin Tian and all the senior officials of the empire were a little worried.

"Your Highness, the Kingdom of Württemberg suddenly declared independence. This is not a good thing for the empire. We must suppress them immediately." Prime Minister Bi Luo looked serious.

Although there are many states in the German Empire, it is not a dual empire like the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The German Emperor and the central government have absolute control and dominance within the empire. However, if the Kingdom of Württemberg became independent, but the empire did not suppress it immediately, causing greater turmoil, then the problem would be troublesome. If it is not done well, it will cause social turmoil in the empire and affect the ongoing world war in the empire.

For the German Empire, when the mutiny had just occurred and Wilhelm II died, the most important thing at this stage was still the ongoing world war. This is crucial for the German Empire. If this war cannot be won, then all the previous efforts of Germany will be in vain. Not to mention, now that the war has reached the most critical moment, Germany is only one step away from winning the war. It would be a pity if it fell short. In the future, I am afraid that 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 Kingdom of Württemberg is nothing more than a farce at best, and will not have any impact on the empire at all. .”

"Oh?" Prime Minister Bi Luo and the others were taken aback for a moment, as if they hadn't thought about why Qin Tian was so confident.

"According to the information we received, the two sons of the Duke of Württemberg convened the ministers of the kingdom to discuss independence. However, they were strongly opposed by the ministers. Therefore, they became angry and ordered the guards to arrest him. Those ministers then directly declared independence*. It can be said that their independence is unpopular at all. And the strength they can control is at best the guards. It is estimated that even the people of the vast Kingdom of Wurttemberg We won't support them. Under such circumstances, what else should we worry about?" Qin Tian said with a smile.

When he was determined to hang the Duke of Württemberg, Qin Tian stepped up his intelligence gathering on the Kingdom of Württemberg. In order to avoid another incident similar to the Berlin mutiny. The sudden mutiny in Berlin was suppressed though. However, it still left Qin Tian with lingering fears. If William II's butler, Jonalet, hadn't reported the real situation to him in time, if he returned to Berlin unprepared, the consequences could be imagined. If he fails, he will even lose his life, let alone continue to command the German Empire. Therefore, Qin Tian absolutely cannot let such a thing happen again.

"What's more, the 9th Armored Division, the vanguard of the 9th Army, is only one day away from Stuttgart, the Kingdom of Württemberg. You can enter Stuttgart tomorrow. The 4th Army of the Kingdom of Württemberg has been completely controlled by us. Without the army, what kind of storms can we survive with just a few guards?" Qin Tian continued.

"Your Highness, in this case, the rebellion of the Kingdom of Württemberg is nothing to worry about." Prime Minister Bilo said.

"Your Excellency, in the current German Empire, apart from ourselves, there is no other country or force that can bring us down. Your Highness, I suggest taking advantage of this opportunity to uproot the royal family of Württemberg! Your Highness is not Do you want to transfer all the power of the Kingdom of Württemberg to the central government of the empire? This will be an excellent opportunity for us." Foreign Minister Vachter suggested.

Undoubtedly, Qin Tian also had this intention. He had this intention when the Duke of Württemberg participated in the rebellion. However, the situation at the time did not allow it. But now, the Kingdom of Württemberg has declared independence. Isn't that a flagrant rebellion? This also gave the imperial central government the best chance to deal with the Kingdom of Württemberg.

"Let's make a plan for the cabinet. After the rebellion of the Kingdom of Württemberg is put down this time, all the power of the Kingdom of Württemberg will be transferred to the central government. Turn the Kingdom of Württemberg into a state of the empire." Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Highness." Prime Minister Bilo replied.

Although, he thought Qin Tian's method seemed a bit too radical. However, the Kingdom of Württemberg rebelled itself, and this was an excellent opportunity. After losing this opportunity, it may not be so easy to find such an opportunity in the future.

"Your Highness, I think we have to speed up the Ninth Army. Otherwise, if the Württemberg royal family jumps over the wall and blows up those important factories, it will be a serious blow to the empire's war potential. blow." Marshal von Falkenhain, Minister of War and Chief of the General Staff, reminded.

Qin Tian nodded: "Let the Ninth Army, speed up. Send some troops to protect those factories in advance!"

You know, Qin Tian's Daimler Automobile Company is near Stuttgart. Now, the jeeps and trucks produced by Daimler Motor Company have become an indispensable means of transportation for the German army. If the Daimler Motor Company is blown up, it will have a major impact on the combat effectiveness of the German army.

Immediately after Qin Tian issued the order, the German government also issued an important statement on the rebellion of the Kingdom of Wurttemberg.

Prime Minister Bilow of the German central government declared that the Kingdom of Württemberg has been an integral part of the German Empire since ancient times. The king of the Kingdom of Württemberg is concurrently held by the emperor of the empire. The other members of the Württemberg royal family declared the Kingdom of Württemberg independent without any reason or qualification. Prime Minister Bilo called on the guards involved in the rebellion to lay down their weapons and surrender to the impending arrival of the Imperial Army. All soldiers who surrender will forget the past. If you continue to resist, you will be severely punished.

At the same time, he also called on the people of the Kingdom of Württemberg not to listen to the instigation of the Württemberg royal family, not to participate in the rebellion, or to do things that endanger the interests of the empire.

Qin Tian's order to the 9th Legion, in addition to controlling the entire territory of the Kingdom of Württemberg and ensuring social stability, a more important order is to ask them to uproot the royal family of Württemberg from the Kingdom of Württemberg . Only in this way will it be possible to ensure the subsequent recovery of all Zemstvo powers of the Kingdom of Württemberg.