Chapter 472: Internal resistance
In peacetime, if you want to succeed, you must get the approval of the Kaiser. Why are machine guns popularized so quickly in the German army? Isn't the fundamental reason that the German emperor values machine guns very much, and even pays his own money to equip six guards with machine guns? The above have all stated their views, can the German General Staff not follow it? Besides, if it weren't for the German Emperor who liked the navy, could the High Seas Fleet appear...
The development speed of the Luftwaffe is actually quite good. At the beginning of World War I, it was not small, but it was very conservative in its use. The reason was that the entire German army was recognized by a small group of people such as Xiao Maoqi. In the German army, it was still regarded as the present. A fairly reasonable appendage of the war. This is what Xiao Moqi was able to do only when he was the Prussian chief of staff.
But this time, if you want to popularize tanks in the Prussian army, the scope involved is too big! If nothing else, money alone is a problem! The prince said in the letter very well that the establishment of an armored battalion equipped with 45 Vespa assault guns would require nearly 500,000 pounds. But it is very detailed. If the size of an army like Prussia is assigned according to 1 armored battalion for each army, it is at least 4 million pounds! (There are about 16 armies. After all, some armies are called the German **** army, but they are actually subordinate to Saxony and Württemberg.) This huge expenditure of funds is not something that Xiao Maoqi can decide.
If the issue of money is still negotiable, then the issue of personnel and system changes is even greater. Although it is called a battalion, the scale of this battalion is really not small, at least 1,200 to 1,500 people. Just establish this The 16 battalions need more than 20,000 front-line officers and soldiers. Coupled with related training, support, and logistics units, more people are needed, and Prussia has it, and Bavaria can naturally establish itself, so should Saxony and Württemberg also be established? What about personnel issues?
And what makes Xiao Maoqi most worried is that once such a force is added, then the plan of the current Chief of Staff Shilifen will be invalidated again! The earl, who made plans by looking at the train schedule and sand table, calculated everything based on mathematical principles. For example, each car is equipped with 40 soldiers and 8 horses, and it travels far per hour. The time for each train to add water and coal at the station is regulated! And with such a pile of iron knots hastily, the original mobilization plan can only be invalidated. And Shilifen naturally does not want to let his plan go to waste!
Despite the difficulties, Xiao Maoqi still tried his best to realize this plan that was related to the future of the German army. From the perspective of due diligence, he did a good job. He separately wrote special reports to the Kaiser and German Chief of Staff Schrieffen to state all this. And use his relationship in the army, hoping to discuss the issue of the Prussian army's new tanks.
"I didn't expect Ruprecht to make a new toy again. He actually convinced Little Moch. It's really annoying. Do you think it is, Mr. Krupp." The Kaiser threw the document in his hand to Gustav Krupp, the contemporary patriarch of Krupp sitting aside.
"His Royal Highness does have something unique in terms of military and technology." Gustav did not confirm the Kaiser's attitude towards this. Although he had great opinions on the prince, he knew that Bavaria is now in Germany. He can't shake his position. If something bad is said here, once it spreads out, God knows how the prince will avenge him! If Gustaf remembers correctly, the authorization certificate for the new mortar will expire this year, and the new one has not been officially issued yet...
"Well, since Ruprecht and Xiao Moqi both requested it. Then we will have a meeting to discuss this issue. I, Schriefen, Xiao Maoqi, and you, also call Tirpitz. Add horses. Kenson! He is a cavalry commander and will have some research on mobile operations." The Kaiser said calmly.
"Why do you call Tirpitz over? This is obviously for Xiao Maoqi." Judging from the Kaiser's personnel arrangement, Gustav Krupp knew the end of this matter. Tirpitz doesn't understand the army, but the German military expenditure is limited. In order to make a big construction, Tirpitz will inevitably compete with the army for military expenses. This kind of meeting makes him come here, isn't he preparing to tear down Xiao Maoqi? If Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria were here, there would be a turning point in this matter, but now... Only hehe.
"However, the mechanized army is indeed a brand new concept. If implemented, it will mean more orders!" Gustav changed his mind and suddenly realized that the idea of the mechanized army advocated by the Prince of Bavaria and Little Moch was actually an idea. A great opportunity, an opportunity to broaden your wealth! After all, the Prussian army still relies on the weapons provided by Krupp, and the annual artillery and shells are not enough. If the Prussian army decides to establish a mechanized unit, even if it is not the heavy armored unit that my prince advocates, even if it is just some armored vehicles , Then considering the huge base of the Prussian army, this is also a lot of income!
"Actually, you can let Bavaria conduct the pilot project first. In the document, the prince also said that ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ needs several years to improve. If this is the case, why don't we look at them first? How to do it? Then decide our own?" Gustav Krupp said carefully.
"This is a good doctrine. Let Ruprecht try it first, and we will do it when we are mature. However, some things need to be prepared early. The armored vehicle you showed me last time is not bad. You can come up with a more detailed plan." The Kaiser thought for a while and said.
"You know? I still have a bunch of people around me, and now it seems to have formed a very bad habit. Once the southern guy took out something, we always wanted to imitate him involuntarily. This feeling made me Very uncomfortable. I don't want the Prussian army to follow in the footsteps of the prince. Even if there are changes and changes, I hope that we will lead, not passively follow." The German emperor said deeply.
"Do you think the Kaiser will accept our plan?" Just as the little Mochi was running around for the service of the new tank, Ruprecht and Prince Leopold in Bavaria were also discussing this matter. .
"It’s not that easy. The Prussian army is commanded by the Kaiser, but it is not the Kaiser’s army. Those Junker nobles are unwilling to let other forces have the opportunity to intervene. In order to ensure their monopoly in the army, they Not even willing to expand the army!"
"The only place where Bavaria is stronger than Prussia is that we do not have strong capitalists in our country, and we also have an independent military class. We can build this country according to our own wishes." Ruprecht said with a smile.
