"Hello Crown Prince!" On the second day after receiving the new appointment, Brigadier Generals Paul von General Hindenburg and Erich von Ludendorff came to report to Oscar.
It can be seen from the colors of the two that they are in a good mood. Although 8th Army Corps ranks low among the many legions of the German Army, and the tasks he will undertake in future wars are quite arduous, it is undoubtedly very satisfying to be promoted.
Especially Paul? Feng? Hindenburg. After he offended Wilhelm II, he once thought that there was no hope for his promotion. But now, he not only serves as the deputy commander of 8th Army Corps, but also the deputy of Crown Prince. As long as he can have a good relationship with Crown Prince, the future will be very bright.
The same goes for Erich Ludendorff. Now he is only in his early thirties. Being promoted to brigadier general is undoubtedly very rare among the German Army. This also means that his future prospects will be unlimited.
"Two generals, please take a seat." Oscar Crown Prince didn't put on any airs in front of these two famous generals. This is an important assistant that he can rely on in 8th Army Corps and even future wars. Oscar If he wants to further control the military power and consolidate his position, he must cultivate his own party members in the army. In Oscar's mind, the names Manstein, Rommel, Guderian... flashed through his mind. Hindenburg and Ludendorff will be his first step to directly control the military.
"Crown Prince is indeed as approachable as the legend says." Facing the pleasant-looking Oscar, Hindenburg and Ludendorff, they couldn't help but have such thoughts in their minds.
After the waiter brought the coffee, the conversation between Oscar and them got down to business.
"General Hindenburg, General Ludendorff, the appointment of you as the deputy commander and acting chief of staff of 8th Army Corps is what I fought for from Father Emperor. Although I was appointed as Commander of 8th Army Corps, you should all know that I am not from the army. Perhaps, I can help in military construction and even tactics. I made some suggestions. But overall, they are still far from being comparable to professionals like you. Therefore, I hope you can help me in the coming days and strive to make 8th Army Corps stronger and achieve greater results in future wars!" Oscar looked at Hindenburg and Ludendorff.
Both Hindenburg and Ludendorff were moved by Oscar's honesty. Oscar is only twenty years old now, but he is in a high position and talented, but he is not proud and complacent at all. There are very few people who can do this.
What's more, Hindenburg and Ludendorff are originally traditional German Empire noble soldiers, loyal to the emperor and patriotic, which is also the creed they adhere to.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, we will definitely assist Your Highness in the future." General Hindenburg said.
Ludendorff Brigadier General also nodded heavily.
"Very good, this makes me feel more at ease. You two should know Schlieffen Plan. Therefore, once the war breaks out, our 8th Army Corps task will be very arduous. We will have to use ten divisions to resist the attack of Russians's millions of troops. So, in order to be able to To win the war in the future, in the next few years, we must do everything possible to arm 8th Army Corps and arm the entire legion to the teeth. I will find a way to provide 8th Army Corps with the most advanced weapons and equipment and the most powerful firepower in the world!" Oscar promised.
"Crown Prince, will those weapons developed by German Arms Company be equipped with 8th Army Corps?" Hindenburg asked.
German Arms Company developed a series of advanced weapons, but due to Moltke the Younger's obstruction, they were not able to equip troops on a large scale. As German Army's senior general, Hindenburg knew this clearly.
Oscar nodded. "After we fully control 8th Army Corps, a large number of advanced weapons will arrive at 8th Army Corps."
As a legion that he has worked hard to build, Oscar must ensure that this legion is under his control.
Hindenburg and Ludendorff both nodded, expressing their understanding.
"Crown Prince, but 8th Army Corps's military expenditure alone may not be able to support Your Highness's plan." General Hindenburg frowned. After all, there is only so much military spending, and it is simply not enough if a large-scale replacement is required.
"As for the military expenditures, don't worry, I will find a way." Oscar said with great care. He has made up his mind that if the military expenditure is not enough, he will pay for it himself. Anyway, we must arm 8th Army Corps to the teeth to gain an overwhelming advantage in future wars.
Hindenburg and Ludendorff immediately no longer struggled with this issue. They also knew that Oscar was a wealthy businessman whose annual income was very considerable. If he divided it casually, it would be enough to arm 8th Army Corps to his teeth.
"What do you think about 8th Army Corps?" Oscar asked.
Although, Oscar also collected some information about 8th Army Corps. But the data on paper is certainly not as comprehensive as what professionals like Hindenburg and Ludendorff know.
"Your Highness, 8th Army Corps, there are ten Infantry Division in total, divided into three armies and one Infantry Division. In addition, there is a reserve army. If it is full, the entire army has An army of more than 160,000 people. Once a war breaks out, the total strength will exceed 200,000 people. However, there is a certain gap between them and the first-line army," Hindenburg introduced to Oscar.
Through the introduction of Hindenburg, Oscar has a general understanding of 8th Army Corps. That is his army. He will command this army to defeat powerful enemies in future wars and strive to shine in the war.
"You two, you should deal with your personal matters these days. In three days, we will set off for Königsberg." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Hindenburg and Ludendorff both nodded immediately. They also know that serving as the deputy commander and acting chief of staff of 8th Army Corps this time will be an important opportunity for them, which can be called a new starting point in their military careers.
In the next few days, Oscar prepared to go to 8th Army Corps. At the same time, he also asked German Arms Company to expand production. Once 8th Army Corps is under control, Oscar will start a large-scale change of equipment throughout the entire legion, arming the legion to the teeth.