Chapter 1840: Scheer and Mackenson One

"I thought I would talk to Admiral Scheer on board the Bavaria, the flagship of the High Seas Fleet." After boarding the ladder, Admiral Mackensen said to the naval officer who came to greet him. This time, Mackensen had been very tolerant. In order to meet Admiral Scheer, Mackensen agreed to meet on the navy's battleship, and there were very few entourages, which fully took care of the navy's face. However, what he did not expect was that this time, the battleship used as the negotiation site was not the flagship of the High Seas Fleet, but the backup flagship of the Saxon.

"Your Excellency, the meeting room of the battleship Bavaria is prepared for Crown Prince Ruprecht. It will only be open when the Crown Prince comes to the Navy and presides over the meeting. Generally speaking, even if it is held by General Scheer The meeting was only held in the officer’s dining room.” said an accompanying naval officer next to him.

　　 "Well, I accept this explanation." If General Scheer used the flagship conference room for his own meetings and greeted Mackenson with the spare flagship conference room, even if he didn't say it in his heart, he would definitely be very dissatisfied. But now, since only Crown Prince Ruprecht can use this conference room, then I have nothing to complain about. There is no way, in terms of status and merit, why does Mackensen and Prince Ruprecht have a relationship? ratio? And as a comrade-in-arms on the Eastern Front, Mackensen respected Crown Prince Ruprecht very much. Impressed by the opponent's ability and being. After listening to this explanation, there is naturally no dissatisfaction.

　　 After entering the meeting room of the battleship Saxony, only Admiral Scheer and Major General Bernk, commander of the third battleship squadron, were the only big meeting rooms. This is very different from what General Mackenson imagined. He felt that given the status of both parties and the content of the negotiation, this pomp should be larger, right? Even if military-level commanders are in talks, at least they have to sit around for a couple of minutes to make up a dozen people, right? Now, besides the clerks, there are only 4 people in the entire conference room... Including the chief of staff who makes soy sauce here.

　　 "In this meeting, because the issues discussed are very sensitive, it is better to know the fewer people. After all, a considerable part of the entire fleet is sympathetic to the parliamentarians." Admiral Scheer explained.

"Well, I understand this very well, and I am very grateful to the Navy for its efforts and contributions to the soldiers on the Eastern Front in the winter." Only now did Mackensen truly realize that the Army and the Navy are really different, not just The arms and technology are different, and the mental outlook and system of the troops are different. I don't understand.

　　Although Admiral Scheer did not agree to use naval ships to transport Mackensen’s Eastern Front Army back to China, he used naval warships to supplement the Eastern Front with a large amount of supplies and winter clothing. Let the Eastern Front Army pass this winter is not bad. So, no matter what, the Navy really helped Mackenson. For these help, Mackenson must at least express his verbal gratitude.

"General Scheer, I think you have already understood the main purpose of our meeting this time. The domestic disputes have been dragged on for a long time, and the empire has been bleeding in internal strife. It has greatly affected the situation of the battle, and now, as the weather gradually turns Nuan, I think it's time to completely resolve the domestic rebellion. My army has already gathered part of the front line. On the Western Front, the offensive of the British and French coalition forces has come to an end. Your Majesty’s army has got rid of the shackles. At this time, You and the Navy should also make the right choice." Mackensen said.

　　Why would Mackensen mention this matter again after Admiral Scheer rejected Mackensen's request for a downwind? Didn't it mean that the current situation has eased, the frontline army has spare power, and the German emperor has the strength to push back? In Mackensen's view, the current situation is entirely good news for the Kaiser. At this time, should the Navy choose to stand in line?

"The navy's attitude is still neutral at present. We have done what we can to ensure the training and morale of the navy, and the supply of the eastern and western forces. As for Berlin, it has nothing to do with us. No matter who comes to power. , We still have to fight the British fleet in the vast North Sea." Admiral Scheer thought for a while and said.

"Don’t you be afraid of the Emperor’s fault?" Mackensen didn’t believe his ears. It’s time for the parliamentarians to fight against the Kaiser. Once the Kaiser gains power, he will use Wilhelm II. With his temper, he will definitely retaliate against all those who are not on his side.

"If the emperor’s advantage is really as great as what you said, then tell me why there is still no movement on the western front? Needless to say, each group army mobilizes the strength of a division, and the military power of the parliament will be completely suppressed. However, until now, the generals on the Western Front have not given orders.” Admiral Scheer paused and continued: “And I also heard that General Heilingen seems to be preparing to suppress the domestic rebellion, but the middle and low-level officers are not I didn't want to do this, and even almost made a mutiny. It was General Crook who came forward ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ to put an end to the mutiny on the condition that he did not participate in the civil war. Therefore, I feel that the entire army may not agree with the Kaiser's orders. "

"Even if some officers and soldiers of the army disagree with your majesty, I feel that the navy should be on his side most. After all, the large number of naval expansions were presided over by your majesty himself, and your majesty was pulled up by the emperor’s hand. It should be on your Majesty's side." Mackensen said with some incomprehension. In his opinion, the navy as the beneficiary should be a hard-core supporter of the Kaiser.

"I need to explain. First, your majesty's expansion of the navy is a national strategic need, not to satisfy some people's personal desire to be appointed to the ranks. Expanding the navy and your majesty's awarding of honors to certain nobles are completely two concepts. It cannot be confused. When the imperial navy cannot meet its needs, anyone will choose to expand the navy. This is a public heart, not a personal favor."

　　 "Secondly, all the awards received by all officers in the navy are the result of our struggle. We have paid, so we have obtained what we deserve. This is equivalent, and it is also not a personal favor."

　　 "Third, as a soldier, we are loyal to the country of Germany first, then the nation, and then the government and the emperor. We will not arbitrarily use force in order to be loyal to someone." Admiral Scheer explained.

"But according to the information I have received, you have obeyed Prince Ruprecht's order. Whether it is rejecting the emperor's order to attack or subsequently adhering to neutrality, there is the influence of the crown prince." Mackensen said .

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