"Both of you, if there is no problem, then I will convene the corps commanders and division commanders for final discussions. Once confirmed, reorganization will begin immediately." Oscar said.
"Your Highness, I have no objection." Hindenburg immediately expressed his position.
"This Military System Reform of Your Highness will play a great role in improving the combat effectiveness of the army. I also support it!" Ludendorff also said.
"Very well, let's do it then!"
"However, Your Highness. A large-scale replacement of the entire 8th Army Corps will require a large amount of weapons and equipment. Can German Arms Company be able to obtain so many weapons and equipment?" Ludendorff asked.
"It will be reorganized for the time being, and weapons and equipment will be gradually replenished. I have asked German Arms Company to start full-scale production. In up to a year, the weapons required by 8th Army Corps can be produced. Once all the weapons and equipment are in place, new tactical training can begin. I hope that in the last few years, 8th Army Corps can become a truly elite weapon. With advanced weapons, the combat effectiveness of the troops can be significantly improved. Our opponent Russians has relatively poor combat effectiveness. By then, I hope that our troops can defeat Russians with our own strength. I think that will be a huge achievement," Oscar said with a smile.
If 8th Army Corps can perform well in the war, he will gain great prestige. In the military, his prestige will be further enhanced. This will be very helpful to consolidate his Crown Prince status.
Hindenburg and Ludendorff are also full of expectations for the future war. If 8th Army Corps can really hit Russians hard, it will be certain that they will continue to be promoted. By then, General Hindenburg may be able to obtain the marshal's scepter. And Ludendorff can also be promoted to lieutenant general or even general. Although, Ludendorff has just been promoted from Colonel to brigadier general. But at most, by the end of the year, Oscar will come forward and let him be promoted again, from brigadier general to major general.
The next day, Oscar convened 8th Army Corps's army commanders and division commanders to discuss Military System Reform. The transfer order from the 17th Army Commander Prittwitz has been issued. Prittwitz only sent his adjutant to go through the formalities, while he stayed at Berlin. But the trusted commander 17th Corps, Lieutenant General Seeckt, has not arrived yet.
Regarding the Military System Reform promoted by Oscar, some of these corps commanders and division commanders supported it, some opposed it, and some were hesitant and held a middle-of-the-road attitude.
However, after Oscar and others did some work and stated that they would properly arrange the generals and officers of each brigade-level unit, the division commanders and corps commanders all expressed their support for Oscar's Military System Reform. After all, Oscar's identity and status are there. If he wants to push forward something forcefully, no one can oppose it. Unless Wilhelm II objects. But, would Wilhelm II object? From the matter of Oscar being transferred away from Prittwitz, everyone has already seen clearly the attitude of Wilhelm II. Under such circumstances, naturally no one will try to fight Oscar again.
Besides, carrying out Military System Reform and large-scale equipment changes will undoubtedly further improve the combat effectiveness of the troops. This is a good thing for the army. Because of this, naturally there will not be too many people who oppose it. One by one, they also hope that the combat effectiveness of the troops can be further improved, and then in future wars, they can defeat Russians, gain military merit, and be promoted.
On January 15, 1909, Oscar ordered the divisions under 8th Army Corps to begin reorganization. The ten Infantry Divisions of the entire 8th Army Corps began to be reorganized in accordance with the new military system promulgated by Oscar. Although, during this process, countless people jumped out to oppose it. But it still cannot change Oscar's determination, let alone stop the reorganization from continuing.
Of course, Oscar's approach also caused dissatisfaction among many people. Especially Moltke the Younger, who was incompatible with him, and Lieutenant General Prittwitz, who was kicked out of 8th Army Corps.
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, that's great. That boy Oskar actually dares to reform the military system without authorization. He is simply asking for death! My people reported to me that he has made everyone and gods angry in 8th Army Corps. We should seize this opportunity and kick him out of 8th Army Corps." Lieutenant General Prittwitz was very excited. Although, after being transferred from 8th Army Corps, Moltke the Younger found him a good position in the garrison. However, Prittwitz regarded being kicked out of 8th Army Corps as a great shame and humiliation, and he wanted to take revenge. Even though Oscar is Imperial Crown Prince, Prittwitz, who has been blinded by hatred, can no longer care about so much.
"Are the people from 8th Army Corps really very dissatisfied with Oskar?" Moltke the Younger was also shocked. In the confrontation with Oscar, Moltke the Younger rarely won, which made him very angry with Oscar.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Chief of Staff." Prittwitz assured him immediately, patting his chest.
"Haha, okay, great. This time I want to see how he was kicked out 8th Army Corps." A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Moltke the Younger's eyes.
"It would be great if Your Majesty could abolish his Crown Prince position in a fit of rage." Prittwitz said.
Oscar's position as Crown Prince put great pressure on him. Although he is Wilhelm II's favorite, Wilhelm II is not too young. In the future, this empire belongs to Oscar. If Oscar is offended, will Oscar succeed to the throne and become the emperor in the future? Will there be any good consequences from him?
Moltke the Younger shook his head. "It is undoubtedly very difficult to pull him from Crown Prince's position. However, it is not completely impossible. We need to do it step by step. As long as he continues to make mistakes, we will definitely have a chance."
Moltke the Younger has always been on good terms with Crown Prince Wilhelm, but unfortunately, Crown Prince Wilhelm became a vegetative state, which gave Oscar the opportunity to take advantage of it. If Crown Prince Wilhelm does not become a vegetative state, no matter how powerful Oscar is, there will be no chance of becoming Crown Prince. Moltke the Younger now only hopes that Crown Prince Wilhelm can wake up as soon as possible. In that case, there may be a chance to oust Oscar.
On January 22, Moltke the Younger and Prittwitz met with Wilhelm II and formally impeached Oscar for Military System Reform's misbehavior in 8th Army Corps, and asked Wilhelm II to remove Oscar 8th Army Corps Commander from their positions.