Chapter 856: promotion

   January 1, 1915, for the German people, this is a festival worth celebrating. After Germany won the world war, the benefits gained in the war began to be gradually digested. As a result, the German people began to enjoy the dividends of the war, which made them very satisfied.

  The soldiers of the German Empire, especially the senior generals, have been looking forward to this day for a long time.

  After the large-scale war ended, Qin Tian and the giants of the imperial *military began to discuss the promotion list. However, it has not been taken out for a long time. This makes many generals have been waiting for this is hopeless.

  Do not want to be a general's soldier, not a good soldier. But in the same way, a general who doesn't want to be a marshal is not a good general. Those generals who are eligible to be promoted to marshal are very concerned about this promotion.

   Fortunately, Qin Tian did not keep them waiting for too long. On New Year's Day, the promotion ceremony was held in the palace.

  At 9 o'clock in the morning, the generals of the imperial army, navy and air force gathered in the palace. In the hall, a star is shining. If someone threw a bomb in the hall, it would probably directly cause heavy losses to the German army.

  Of course, the security of such an occasion is also very strict. It is simply impossible to bring dangerous items like bombs in.

  Before the ceremony began, Qin Tian delivered a speech, praising the efforts and contributions made by the soldiers of the empire so that the empire could win this war. If the soldiers hadn't fought desperately, it would have been impossible for the German Empire to win this war. Qin Tian admired these tenacious soldiers who were not afraid of death.

   Next, is the main event. Imperial Prime Minister Bilo began to read out the list of promotions.

   "Minister of the Imperial Navy, Marshal Count Tirpitz, promoted to Marshal of the Empire!" Bilow read aloud.

  Before, Tirpitz was Admiral of the Navy. In recognition of his achievements in creating the Imperial Navy, he was promoted to Marshal of the Empire.

   "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz took the new Marshal's scepter from Qin Tian with an excited expression on his face. You know, the Reichsmarshal is already the highest military rank in the German military. Even Tirpitz couldn't be tempted by this. Fortunately, he finally realized this dream. Although, he is about to retire soon. However, being able to become the Marshal of the Empire, he is already very satisfied.

   "Marshal von Falkenhain, Minister of the Imperial Army and Chief of the General Staff, has been promoted to Marshal of the Empire!" Prime Minister Bilow continued to read.

   "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Marshal von Falkenhain was also very excited. Compared to Tirpitz, he is much younger. After becoming Imperial Marshal, he will not retire and will continue to be in charge of the Imperial Army for a long time. It can be said that in the German army, his glory has just begun.

   So far, only the two of them are eligible to be promoted to Marshal of the Empire.

   Next, a large number of generals will be promoted to marshals of the Imperial Army.

   First of all, the Imperial Army. Most of the commanders of the various legions of the Imperial Army are eligible to be promoted to marshals. Except for the Duke of Württemberg who participated in the coup.

General Crook, Commander of the 1st Army, General Bulow, Commander of the 2nd Army, General Howson, Commander of the 3rd Army, General Dimling, Commander of the 5th Army, and Rupre, Commander of the 6th Army General Hitt***, Commander-in-Chief of the Seventh Army, General Schillingen, Commander-in-Chief of the Ninth Army, General Hindenburg.

  The commanders of these legions were all promoted this time and became field marshals of the empire.

   As for the Imperial Navy, Admiral Reinhard Scheer, Commander of the High Seas Fleet, was promoted to Admiral of the Navy.

  Although, the imperial navy made a lot of contributions in this battle. But because of those generals, the previous ranks were generally major general and lieutenant general. Even if he got promoted this time, he couldn't be promoted to Marshal in one go. Only Admiral Reinhard Scheer, whose previous rank was Admiral, was promoted to Marshal this time.

  As for the Imperial Air Force, the current highest rank is only Zeckert, and he is the rank of lieutenant general. It is obviously impossible to be promoted to marshal in a short time. The Imperial Air Force has just been established, and it needs to make enough credit. Otherwise, it is impossible to convince others.

  Of course, Lieutenant General Zeckert will be promoted to general this time.

  After the marshal promotion ceremony, a large number of generals were promoted to admirals. Many lieutenant generals who have made contributions in this war will be promoted.

  The representatives are Lieutenant General Ludendorff, commander of the 8th Army, and Lieutenant General Zeckert, commander of the Air Force. Lieutenant General Hipper, Chief of Staff of the Navy's High Seas Fleet and Lieutenant General Spee, Commander of the Breakthrough Fleet and Commander of the Expeditionary Fleet. In addition, there are also a large number of lieutenant generals who have been promoted. If they all add up, there are more than fifty people.

   Of course, that doesn't seem like much. However, Admiral is, after all, the highest military rank other than Marshal. There are so many promotions at one time, that's already a lot. However, there are a large number of people among them, because they are too old and their thinking cannot keep up with the development of the army. They will be transferred to a quiet place to retire. There will not be too many people who can really hold real power.

  The promotion ceremony held in the palace is mainly for the promotion of the two ranks of marshal and general. As for other lieutenant generals and major generals, they will be handed over to various military branches. There are even more people involved in promotion to lieutenant general and major general. Qin Tian didn't have that much time to promote them.

   This promotion made the generals of the Imperial Army very satisfied. Of course, there will be disputes where there are people, and there are still many people who are dissatisfied because they have not been promoted. It's just that it's not mainstream and won't have much impact. Those people will basically not be in important positions.

   On the second day of the promotion ceremony, Qin Tian announced a new appointment. Admiral Reinhardt Scheer, Commander of the High Seas Fleet of the Imperial Navy, became Minister of the Imperial Navy. The Imperial Marshal Count Tirpitz will retire from active service. Admiral Hipper, the former chief of staff of the High Seas Fleet, became the commander of the Home Fleet. Admiral Spei, the former commander of the Breakthrough Fleet and Expeditionary Fleet, became the commander of the Pacific Fleet. Several other fleets have also successively appointed candidates for commanders.

   At the same time, the Army also began a large number of adjustments. Many corps commanders who were promoted to field marshals retired from active service due to age. The young generals began to serve as the new army commanders. He also began to reform the army according to Qin Tian's request.