Chapter 398: Helplessness

The results of the East Prussian campaign made Europe collectively silent. This result was too unacceptable, and no one expected that Prussia would come back.
Many artillery experts still have a thorough analysis. They believe that the loss of East Prussia in front is that the Prussians are trying to lure the enemy deeper.
On the shoulders of the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia became famous in World War I. Even the coach Mao Qi became famous overnight and became one of the most powerful generals of our time.
As a client, Mao Qi didn't dare to take this skill. He could swear to God that he had absolutely no intention of giving up East Prussia.
Really thought it would be enough to recapture East Prussia? Just look at how many people are left in the area to see how serious the problem is.
After the recovery of East Prussia, the population was actually less than 80,000. You need to know that there were more than one million people before the war. Even if there were tens of thousands of people in the army, they would add up to more than 100,000.
The remaining eight or nine hundred thousand people were reimbursed in this war. For the kingdom of Prussia, these populations were lost whether they died in the war or went to a colony in Austria.
Does the Kingdom of Prussia dare to ask Austria for help? It is estimated that the Vienna government is still thinking about whether to come over and ask Silesia.
Isn't he asking for help at this time?
The Berlin government does not want to throw out the Silesia region. Austria's support for the Russians in the war has violated the original agreement.
But the big powers, everyone knows-their skin is usually thick. Unless the Prussian kingdom gives evidence, the Vienna government will never admit to supporting the Russians.
As for why there are so many Austrian weapons in the Russian army?
Russian and Austrian equipment come from the same source, which is news that the whole world knows. Appears only when the equipment is normal, not appearing is the problem.
These were produced by the Russians themselves, but the Russian empire was a European hegemon. How could it be impossible to make even a single weapon?
The symbol of Austrian companies on strategic materials is even less worth mentioning. They were all imitated by the Russians. Of course, the cottage products are the same.
If you don't believe it, you can go to the Russian Empire to check it. The Tsarist government is still very good at speaking, and at most it sends potatoes to Siberia.
Have evidence? It's better not to take it out. The cover is opened, everyone's face is not good-looking, it is better to keep silent together.
The original agreement did not fall on the paper, it was all verbal promises. Isn't it good when nothing happened?
Then soldiers from East Prussia refused.
Their family members have been lost, and now they can't see alive or dead. Is there a clear answer to whether it was rubbed by the Russians or ran away?
The news that East Prussia was voluntarily abandoned was even more unbearable. Then mutiny occurred, and tens of thousands of troops asked the Berlin government for an explanation.
The chief commander Mao Qi has become a sinner in the eyes of many people. If it wasn't for the high-level military, it was only an accident that the East Prussian area was lost, and William I was prepared to make Mao Qi a scapegoat.
It must not be done now, it will make people feel chill.
Of course, this suspicion cannot be eliminated until the explanation of the matter is unclear. The blame still falls on the coach of Mao Qi, but the responsibility will not be held accountable.
William I was a wise man. When he crossed the river to dismantle the bridge, unloaded and killed the donkey, he had to cross the river and finish his face before he could start.
The conclusion of the Prussian-Russian war is only temporary. It is nothing more than the advent of winter. There will be a test waiting for them in the coming year. At this time, the military cannot afford to offend.
What's more, if William I could not see such a clear provocation, how could he be king?
The Berlin government explained for the first time to ensure that the East Prussian region had not been intentionally abandoned, and also announced a strategic plan for the defense of the East Prussian region.
The general who was responsible for guarding the coastal areas had assumed all responsibility for East Prussia's loss and was sent to a military court.
Then he announced the news that the people of East Prussia had taken refuge in the Austrian colony, and also asked testimonies from religious circles to prove that most of them were still alive.
William I promised that when the war ended, the government would fund them to take them back from overseas.
Aristocratic officers are also doing ideological work for the soldiers: now is the time of war, East Prussia may at any time be reduced to a battlefield again, for the safety of the people, let them take refuge overseas.
This mutiny came fast and went faster. While appeasing the army, it did not forget to draw hatred on the Russians.
Many religious figures and people who have not evacuated are all witnesses. It was entirely because the Russians went against the law and everyone couldn't survive, so they ran to refuge overseas.
William I was so tired that he soothed the soldiers and soothed the nobles. The Junker aristocrats in East Prussia also suffered heavy losses. This was sacrificed for the country and they must be compensated after the war.
This is not the end. Fighting is about to die. Behind the brilliant results, there are a large number of Prussian soldiers who have fallen forever.
The Royal Palace of Berlin, seeing the increasing number of deaths, William I's heart was bleeding.
That's right, the East Prussian battle was a great victory. They not only recaptured East Prussia and occupied Lithuania, but also drove the Russian forces attacking Poland back, and even occupied part of Belarus.
Of course, this is not that the Prussian army is really so aggressive, it can defeat the Russians in the fall.
In fact, these sites were made by the Russians themselves. There is a saying that is good: how much territory can be occupied on the battlefield depends on how much the enemy will give up.
The main force of the Russian army was severely damaged, and the army's heart sank all the way to defeat. Of course, the Prussian army would follow suit to receive the site.
If it were to go all the way, how could it be possible to break into two or three hundred kilometers within half a month? This is not the era of blitzkrieg. It is marching on two legs.
The results are brilliant and the damage is terrible. Behind the victory, the Prussian army also paid a bitter price. The entire Prussian battle lost as much as 142,000.
Among them, 74,000 were killed in battle, 38,000 were disabled due to injuries, 3,216 died from illness and accidents, and 27,000 were injured who needed long-term rehabilitation.
This is not all. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the total troops lost by the general forces have exceeded 280,000.
In addition to military losses, civilian losses are even greater, and the Russian navy's attack on coastal areas has also caused them considerable casualties. If you count the Austrian robberies, the total number is approaching one million.
Of course, even if the newly occupied area is taken into account, the total population has increased. However, these new people did not agree with the Kingdom of Prussia.
But William I was confident that without comparison there was no harm. With the Tsarist government as a reference, he believes the people will make the right choice.
As long as assimilating for more than ten or twenty years, these new people are the cornerstone of the Prussian kingdom. In this respect, the ancestors have set an example.
The most critical issue now is to expand the results and end the war. The Kingdom of Prussia is too small and must be expanded.
Now that the Russians have been offended, it doesn't matter if they offend any further. Dig a few more pieces of meat from the Russians as much as possible to grow the Prussian kingdom.
As long as it is strong enough, it doesn't matter if the Russians want revenge. The Kingdom of Prussia was never afraid of war, even against the Russians.
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"Your Majesty, winter is here and it is not possible to continue the war now. I recommend giving up the Lithuanian area and withdrawing the troops to the defense of East Prussia.
The words of Prime Minister Frank interrupted William I's imagination and brought him back to reality.
"Why? You should know what it means to abandon the Lithuanian region politically?"
Militaryly, it is of course the best choice to defend the East Prussian area, and you can directly use domestic railways to transport supplies.
Defending the Lithuanian area is not the same. The supply line has increased directly by more than 200 kilometers, and there is no railway to connect the country. The logistics pressure will increase greatly.
However, politically, the occupation of Lithuania marked the upper hand of the Kingdom of Prussia in this war. Not only can it stimulate the morale of the military, but it also allows the gold owners behind to increase their investment.
According to William I, the winter in Lithuania was not too cold, and the Prussian army could bear it. There are also rivers in the territory to reduce logistical pressure, and it is not a problem to keep the Lithuanian area.
Prime Minister Frank said cautiously, "We have to consider the aftermath of the war until now. It is better to negotiate with the Russians to keep our victory.
If we occupy Lithuania, the tsarist government will not negotiate with us. Even if it is for the sake of face, they will not end the truce at this time. "
This is not just about face, but also about the personal prestige of Alexander II. He lost the war and went to the negotiating table. This was not something he could tolerate.
If you really lose, there is no chance of turning over, then it doesn't matter what prestige, you don't want to advocate, you still have to admit.
But the Russians did not really lose the war, they just lost a battle.
The Prime Minister of Frank obviously did not want to die with the Russians, and intended to use this opportunity to accept as soon as possible. The annexation of Russian territory was never within his plan.
William I answered with a bitter smile: "Prime Minister, the battle has reached this point. If there is not enough income, what do we give to the country?
Moreover, the aid of the British is not easy to obtain. The London government's support for our annexation of the Baltic Sea is more than just support.
If this is not possible, then without the support of the British, how should we go in the future?
From the moment the military provoked this war, we were just a pawn, not a flag bearer. Chess pieces cannot lose value or they will become abandoned. "
Fighting with the Russians to the end was not what William I wanted. Reality tells him that he must die with the Russians to the end.
The victory of the East Prussian battle strengthened the determination of the main faction, and the forces of the activist groups increased sharply. They wanted to gain benefits in the war.
A small Danish kingdom simply cannot satisfy their appetite. Moreover, the Kingdom of Prussia did not dare to annex the entire Kingdom of Denmark, and at most it cut a plot of land.
Now that the war is in progress, the Kingdom of Prussia is already heavily in debt, and the gold masters will not let them stop.
Now it is not just the British who need them to die with the Russians, the French and Austrians also need them to continue to weaken the Russians. If this is not possible, then the Kingdom of Prussia has no value in existence.
Prime Minister Frank didn't know it, because he was an anti-war from the beginning and countries didn't contact him.
After the outbreak of the war, the military dominated, the government was just fighting, and his prime minister was marginalized.
He was not ousted, because William I did not want to look at the military family. Even if Frank was in the position, he was unwilling to hand over the prime minister.
Hearing this news, Prime Minister Frank faced death, and God left the palace without guard.
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