Chapter 1025： Choice is important (2/2)
The contradiction between Prussian and Russia does not mean that there are contradictions between Shenluo and the Russians. The Russian-Austrian alliance lasted for many years, and the Vienna government had enough reasons to believe that the Tsarist government would not invade.
As for the Nordic Federation, it goes without saying. When it comes to the Nordic threat theory, Schlieffen himself feels ashamed.
In order to find a reason to ask for military expenses, Schlieffen also racked his brains. As for the reasons for domestic preparation in advance, from the moment he arrived in Vienna, he decisively chose to give up.
The Russian threat theory is not easy to talk about. If it really emphasizes the Russian threat, maybe the Vienna government will send troops to help them guard the frontier.
For details, you can refer to the Principality of Luxembourg in the west. The defense problem is borne by the Central Army, and the State Army only assumes a supporting role.
If that happens, the autonomy of the Prussian military will be lost. The Central Army has assumed border defense responsibilities, and it is reasonable to establish a military area in Prussia.
”Sansheng unfortunately, the magistrate attached Guo”.
With a military district over the head that coordinates the regional armed forces, the Prussian military has become the hapless ”prefect”. It is only a matter of time before it is emptied.
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In a military camp on the outskirts, the Prussian officers participating in the military parade were sweating on the field.
As the commander, Schlieffen was full of sadness at the moment.
”Why, still worrying about military expenses?”
A familiar voice sounded from behind, pulling Schlieffen out of contemplation. He frowned and then asked, ”Mackenson, didn't you ask me knowingly.”
In addition to this big trouble, what else do you think can give me such a headache? ”
Mackenson replied solemnly: ”Yes, and there are many more!”
”For example: the issue of the unified training and distribution of officers raised by the Department of the Army, and the plan for the rotation of defenses of various units proposed by the General Staff.”
After the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, Franz gathered command of the army, but this gathering was also very limited.
The German states are accustomed to their own ways, and it is obviously impossible to take power from them all at once.
In addition to using military spending to intervene in the armies of various states, under Franz's instruction, the War Department and the General Staff also made tentative suggestions.
It is just a ”test”. The training and distribution of unified officers and the rotation and garrison of troops are common on the surface, but in essence it is related to the right to appoint personnel and the commanding power of the army in peacetime.
If you really get these powers, the so-called state army will no longer exist.
Especially personnel rights. As long as the War Department swaps officers from various states with each other when it is assigned, the power inheritance will be broken if their children cannot serve in their own states.
The commanding power of the army in the peace era also has a huge impact. Changing defenses in turn directly broke the tradition of local military stationing in the state. Once they are not stationed in their own country, is the state army still the state army?
Involving the core interests of the military aristocracy of the state, such a proposal is simply not feasible.
If it is forced to operate, perhaps the newly unified Holy Roman Empire will soon fall into a torn apart situation again.
After all, the Shenluo Empire’s stalls are now large, relying on the old traditional enfeoffment model to support it.
If the central government unscrupulously usurped state power, what would the overseas fiefdom nobles think? No one is willing to make a wedding dress for others in the end because of their fortunately struggling foundation.
It takes many years to build credibility, but it often only takes one time to destroy credibility.
Schlieffen shook his head disdainfully: ”Nonsense, these proposals are all jokes, they are impossible to pass, and they are not even qualified to enter the parliamentary vote.
The constitution clearly states that the state army only accepts the dual command of the emperor and the king. Neither the War Department nor the General Staff have the right to intervene in the state forces.
The value of their existence is only to assist the emperor in managing the army, not to manage the army for the emperor. This is a completely different concept.
It seems that you are in a good mood. Could it be that you went out to meet friends and had a windfall? ”
When the word ”friend” was mentioned, Mackenson's expression suddenly became unnatural. Unlike Schlieffen, who was originally a Junker nobleman, Mackensen is a representative of the rise of grassroots.
Born in Saxony Mackensen, he was able to enter the Prussian army because of an accident.
His grandfather used to be the commander of the Hannover cavalry. By the time of his father's generation, he had fallen into trouble. Not only did he have no noble titles, he was reduced to a land economy man.
In his youth, Markenson aspires to become a cavalry officer. At that time, Austria had not grown larger, and the Kingdom of Prussia had not declined.
Soon opportunities appeared. On the one hand, Austria opened up overseas colonies to recruit people; on the other hand, the Russian-Prussian War broke out and the Berlin government raised its flag to recruit troops.
The young and energetic Mackensen decided to join Prussia, and what a nuisance to the Russians.
With extraordinary talent and luck, Mackensen quickly stood out, and even unexpectedly won the appreciation of William II. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Prussia was still defeated.
It is obviously impossible to turn around at this time. As an ordinary person, Markenson, who stepped out in one step, could only bite the bullet and walk on.
Restricted to the stage of the Kingdom of Prussia, Mackensen, who was born as a commoner, quickly hit the ceiling.
A carrot and a pit, the Prussian army is limited in size and cannot afford too many senior generals. Mackensen, who has no background, can only stop at the colonel.
This is already a high match, unless it is a significant increase in the position, otherwise the colonel is the end of Mackenson.
It is a pity that the Kingdom of Prussia has a total of four divisions. The Vienna government recognizes no more than fifteen generals. At this point, the Junker nobles themselves are not enough. Where can they get him?
It was a miracle that civilians were born and could be mixed to the current position. Throughout the entire Prussian army, there is no second one.
In contrast, childhood playmates caught the fast train of Austria's rise. Along the way, he crossed the threshold first.
If it's just these, it's fine. It's normal for different national conditions to develop differently. The key is that the Holy Roman Empire is unified, and this difference is obvious.
One is the major general of the Central Army and the other is the colonel of the state army. You don't need to think about who has a more promising future.
This is no longer a question of ability. No matter how powerful Mackensen is, there are only a few positions in the Prussian army. If the people in front don't come down, the people behind will not have the opportunity to make up.
Although a little sad, there is no regret. After all, those who can get up from civilians are rare in Austria.
In addition to luck and ability, Mackenson's friends were able to rush out. The last name also played a role.
The declining aristocratic collateral family are similar to common people in normal times, but once they turn over, they will soon be able to use the family behind them to continue their connections.
After a brief stupefaction, Mackensen replied: ”That's right! He suggested that we should not act rashly and strengthen our relationship with the Vienna Palace first.
After all, when we were strong, we often offended Austria.
After the fall, we won't be able to settle the accounts, but there must be many people in the Vienna government who see us unhappy. These people may not be able to do anything, but it is easy to break our things. ”