Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

The Ottoman Empire joined the Allies and declared war on the Entente, which undoubtedly further strengthened the Allied power.

At the same time, given the geographical location of the Ottoman Empire, it undoubtedly caused very big trouble for the Entente.

If nothing else, the Russian Empire alone could no longer receive supplies through the Black Sea. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Russian Empire, which was attempting a large-scale military expansion.

Moreover, the Russian Empire had to deploy more troops on the Black Sea coast and the Caucasus in case of an Ottoman attack.

Although the Ottoman Empire was known as the sick man of West Asia, it had completely become the object of bullying by European powers over the years. But when the Ottoman Empire was fully mobilized, its strength was still not to be underestimated.

After all, the army of the Tsarist Empire was originally not very combative. The reason why they can become strong is completely due to the large number of people. The strength of individual soldiers is not good at all. Even if it is a little stronger than the Ottomans, it is also very limited.

The Ottoman Empire’s accession to the Allies caused another worldwide uproar.

It not only offset the adverse effects of the previous betrayal of the Allies by the Caesar Kingdom, but also made the speculation of various countries about this war become confusing again.

Which side can win the war, I am afraid that this can only be known after the war.

Austria-Hungary, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.

Emperor Franz Joseph I, despite his age and his energy, had to gather his ministers to discuss the current situation. Especially when Crown Prince Karl is still very young and inexperienced, he needs to teach him well.

“Gentlemen, the Germanic Empire has officially notified us that we should send troops to defend the Alpine line and guard against the Caesar Kingdom. Moreover, we were also asked to mobilize more troops on the eastern front to resist the attack of the Russian Empire and buy time for the Germanic Empire to completely defeat the Gerbers and Gauls on the Western Front. What do you think about this? Franz Joseph I asked.

“Your Majesty, I really can’t figure out why the Germanic Empire would persecute the Caesar Kingdom and force them into our enemies. Wouldn’t it be better if the Kingdom of Caesar continued to remain neutral and silent? In this way, we will not be held back by a considerable part of the force. Grand Duke Karl looked angry, obviously very dissatisfied with this.

“The Germanic Empire forced the Kingdom of Caesars to take sides, and finally let the Kingdom of Caesars betray the alliance and become our enemy, which is indeed a little too hasty. However, this is a good thing for us. After all, there are also many contradictions between us and the Caesar Kingdom. It’s just that everyone was an ally before, and many issues need to be exercised. But this time, the Kingdom of Caesar became our enemy. As long as we can win the war. Then, the Kingdom of Caesar will no longer have the power to turn over. Foreign Secretary Count Belgidolde said.

The other high-ranking officials of the Austro-Hungarian Empire also nodded their heads one after another, and Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Caesars had territorial disputes. Even the Caesars kingdom attempted to expand into the Balkans, which Austria-Hungary could not tolerate.

If you can use this war to completely defeat the Kingdom of Caesar, it will naturally be the best.

“However, after the Kingdom of Caesar becomes our enemy, it will further strengthen our enemy. If we want to win, it will be even more difficult! Archduke Karl was obviously unconvinced.

“The Germanic Empire obviously had their intentions for doing this. Or rather, they are confident that the Kingdom of Caesar will not cause us much trouble. In particular, the Ottoman Empire has joined the alliance, and our power has also been strengthened. For us, the biggest problem is that next spring, when the Germanic Empire launches a large-scale offensive on the western front, the Russian Empire will definitely take the opportunity to launch a large-scale attack on the eastern front to reduce the pressure on the Sun Empire and the Gallic state. We had to resist the attack of the Russian Empire.

This is not just to help the Germanic Empire, to help them create favorable conditions and opportunities. At the same time, for ourselves. Do not forget that Galicia has already fallen into the hands of the Russian Empire. We have retreated to the Carpathians. If it is defeated by the Tsars again, it will be an endless plain, and it will be difficult to resist the attack of the Tsars! ”

The Chief of the General Staff of Austria-Hungary, Marshal Baron Herzendorf, had a serious expression.

“That’s right, my generals. The most important thing before the empire now is to resist the attack of the Tsarist Russians after the arrival of spring. Even, launch a counterattack and drive the Tsarists out of Galicia in one fell swoop! Franz Joseph I said categorically.

Although, the Austro-Hungarian army was not very effective, which also made the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I very bad.

How he hoped that the army of Austria-Hungary would be able to fight like the army of the Germanic Empire! In that case, I am afraid that Austria-Hungary would not have had so many problems, and would have risen long ago.

“Your Majesty, we are ready. This time, the Russians do not want to defeat us again. We have amassed two million troops in the Carpathian area. In the future, we continue to mobilize more troops to fight. Archduke Friedrich, commander-in-chief of the Austro-Hungarian Army, said.

Franz Joseph I nodded. Now, he can only choose to trust these generals.

Archduke Karl opened his mouth and wanted to say something more. However, in the end, it was not spoken.

After the meeting, Franz Joseph I kept Archduke Karl.

“Carl, what do you think of today’s meeting?” Franz Joseph I asked.

“Your Majesty, aren’t we taking too much risk. In case the Germans could not defeat the Gauls and the Sun on the Western Front. Then, the situation will be very unfavorable for us. Archduke Karl said.

“Carl, you know, we have no other choice now. If the Germanic Empire wins. Then we will also win this war. If the Germanic Empire fails, we will not end well. Therefore, we can only pray for victory in the Germanic Empire! Franz Joseph I said.

Archduke Karl nodded and said nothing more.

Seeing such a situation, Franz Joseph I could not help but sigh.

He knew that Grand Duke Karl was indeed not a qualified heir to the throne! However, he had no other choice! He only hoped that after his death, Grand Duke Karl would continue to maintain Austria-Hungary and not allow Austria-Hungary to collapse, let alone be annexed by the Germanic Empire.