The first thousand four hundred and sixty-five chapters show off force
The Eastern Alliance and the Holy Alliance have begun to expand their military preparations one after another, which undoubtedly makes the situation in the world even more tense. After a few years of peace, war will most likely come to the whole world again! However, whether it is China or Germany,
Both firmly do not admit that the relationship between the two sides is deteriorating sharply. The governments of both sides will make peaceful remarks from time to time, claiming that both sides are willing to continue to maintain peace! However, in fact, none of the things that both sides do is beneficial to peace!
Such remarks can only fool ordinary people. Elites from all countries know that now is not far from the outbreak of the war, and perhaps when the ceremony is delivered tomorrow morning, the war will have already broken out!
In addition to the two military groups, the Eastern Alliance and the Holy Alliance, there are also a series of neutral countries, such as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the Romanian Kingdom and the Bulgaria Kingdom. In addition, there are also the new countries that are about to face Austria.
The Kingdom of Serbia invaded by the Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Greece in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula, the Kingdom of Dutch and Nordic countries in Western Europe, etc.!
Among these neutral countries, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was unwilling to be someone else's younger brother. No matter which military alliance he joined, the Austro-Hungarian Empire had to be his younger brother, so they might as well do it alone! In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire signed with China
The secret agreement gave the Austro-Hungarian Empire great confidence! With the security guaranteed, Austria Ferdinand I was concentrating on attacking the Kingdom of Serbia. He could not wait to try Slav in Southeast Europe
People have built up self-confidence and merit.
Another big country, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, is still hesitating! China's previous series of actions seriously damaged the interests of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, especially China obtains a large amount of oil returns from the Middle East every year, which further stimulates the Ottoman Turkey.
The Empire. In addition to the fact that China occupied Cyprus Island and deployed a large amount of military forces on the island, it posed a serious threat to the Ottoman Turkish Empire! The Ottoman Turkish Empire government was willing to join the allies to regain the interests robbed by China. However,
He was also afraid that once the war broke out, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would be hit by China. Therefore, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would not make a statement easily until the situation of the war was clear! However, the Ottoman Turkish Empire was undoubtedly inclined toward Germany in essence.
Most of the oil they mined from Baku every year was sold to Germany, allowing Germany to establish sufficient oil war reserves! This made China very dissatisfied with this. China has repeatedly suggested that the Ottoman Turkish Empire would reduce its response to Germany.
The oil supply, but the Ottoman Turkish Empire turned a deaf ear to it!
As for the two small countries, the Kingdom of Romania and the Kingdom of Bulgaria, although they were the victories of the last World War, they did not want to make a statement too early, so as not to suffer a devastating blow because they stood in the wrong team.
At the same time, they also wanted to use the same trick again and join the battlefield after the battle situation was clear to gain a large amount of post-war benefits. However, they probably did not expect that neither China nor Germany would allow their shameless behavior again
Now!
On December 18, 1918, it was only a week before Christmas, and the whole Western world began to celebrate Christmas. Although the clouds of war were getting thicker and thicker, everyone seemed not worried. Or they hoped to enjoy it.
The tranquility of Christmas before the outbreak of this war. Maybe the war will break out next year. At that time, it will become a luxury to have a peaceful and peaceful Christmas!
In Vienna, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Hofburg Palace, Austro-Hungarian Emperor Ferdinand I is getting angry at the generals of the Austro-Hungarian Army!
"Grand Duke Friedrich, should you give me a reasonable explanation? It has been three months since I issued the preparation order! Why has the preparations before the attack not been completed?" Ferdinand I asked.
In the previous plan, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will take military action against the Kingdom of Serbia by the end of this year! But now, the preparations have not been completed! Although the four armored brigades have arrived at the front line, they lack sufficient fuel and weapons and ammunition.
The Logistics Department's answer actually took about a month to deliver this batch of oil to the front line! In addition, the 400,000 army prepared only 300,000 people arrived at the front line, and there were still 100,000 people on the way!
The performance of the Austro-Hungarian Army made Ferdinand I very dissatisfied! He was full of hope for this military operation. However, the war had not yet begun, and so many problems arose in the preparation stage. He was really
I can't imagine how many problems will be after launching an attack on the Kingdom of Serbia! In addition, there are so many problems just for small countries like the Kingdom of Serbia. Once you have to face the performance of the powerful Germany and the Austro-Hungarian army,
I'm afraid it will be even worse, which disappoints Ferdinand I very much!
"Your Majesty, the order to assemble has been issued long ago! However, due to problems in coordination, this situation has occurred! We will ensure that we complete the preparations before the war as soon as possible!" said Grand Duke Friedrich, the commander of the Austrian Army!
"Your Majesty, the General Staff has done its best! We promise that by mid-January next year, all preparations will be completed!" said Duke Kasba, Minister of the Austrian Army and Minister of the Central Government of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire.
!The Austrian-Hungarian Empire's army was very responsible. The Kingdom of Austria and the Kingdom of Hungary had the right to form their respective armies, but they were nominally obeyed the command of the central government! In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was a multi-ethnic country with hundreds of species
There are great problems with the language, communication between various troops, and communication between officers and soldiers! For the officers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is conceivable to command such an army to fight
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"Next month on the 10th! This is the deadline I gave. I hope you must be prepared before the 10th!" Ferdinand I said!
"Yes, Your Majesty!" All the generals replied!
"General Noland, this time my battle against the Kingdom of Serbia is a matter for the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire. I hope the army of the Kingdom of Hungary can cooperate closely!" Grand Duke Ferdinand said, staring at a white-haired elderly general and said
.He was General Noland, the commander of the Hungarian Kingdom Army.
"Yes, your majesty!" General Norland replied quickly! This time, there was a problem with the preparation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was largely due to the uncooperation of the Hungarian Army! General Norland also knew that if Hungary was,
If the kingdom's army does not cooperate, Ferdinand I will be furious!
"Where is the Air Force? Are our fighter jets deployed in place?" asked Ferdinand I.
"Your Majesty, there is a problem with the front-line airport. It will probably take half a month to build it!" The commander of the Austro-Hungarian Air Force replied! The Austro-Hungarian Air Force was established relatively late, and it has only been more than 1,000 so far.
Just aircraft imported from China and Germany, compared with the main aircraft currently equipped by China and Germany, the performance of these aircraft has been seriously lagging behind!
"Okay! Half a month later, I will see the Air Force fighter jets deployed to the front-line airport! Otherwise, you can go to repair the airport yourself!" Ferdinand I said coldly!
"Yes, your majesty! I promise to complete the task!" General Oliffen said quickly!
"Everyone! Now both the Eastern Alliance and the Holy Alliance are expanding their troops and preparing for war! The Austro-Hungarian Empire is in the cracks, and we must further expand our military strength! Therefore, I decided to, by mid-next year,
, The scale of the Austro-Hungarian Army will be expanded to three million people! Among them, the number of armored brigades will be increased to twenty! Most of the equipment will be produced by us, and a small number of equipment will be purchased from China!" Ferdinand I
Speaking! The expansion of the Holy Alliance's preparation for war put great pressure on the Austro-Hungarian Empire! Especially now, the performance of the Austro-Hungarian Army made Ferdinand I very dissatisfied, which made him realize the upcoming crisis!
"Your Majesty, the army has expanded to three million people and ten more armored brigades will be established, which will overwhelm the finances of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Austro-Hungarian Prime Minister Mario Weber said with some concern. Austro-Hungarian Empire's
The finances are already bad. If it weren't for the plunder from the defeated country, they might have collapsed long ago. The crazy expansion of the army and preparation for war now would undoubtedly further deteriorate the financial resources of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
"The government will find a way to solve the problem of financial resources. Whether it is issuing bonds or borrowing from abroad, it is fine! I just need to see the final result!" Ferdinand I said stubbornly!
Mario Webber had to stop saying anything more.
"Also! On January 1, I hope to conduct a military exercise in Bosnia. I will personally inspect the troops in the exercise and show the powerful military power of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to those Slavs!" said Ferdinand I.
Bosnia and Herzegovina have always been in a turmoil, and extreme nationalism has begun to rise, which has brought great trouble to the Austro-Hungarian Empire's rule in this area! Especially this time, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is preparing to invade the Kingdom of Serbia, which has made this happen.
The Slavs in the region strongly opposed it. In just three months, the Austro-Hungarian army stationed in Bosnia and Herzegovina had extinguished several rebellions!
"Your Majesty! The local situation is quite chaotic. If you go there in person, your safety will not be guaranteed!" Prime Minister Mario Weber persuaded!
"I believe that the brave Austro-Hungarian army will ensure the safety of their emperor!" Ferdinand I said stubbornly! (To be continued. Please search for astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!)