"Oskar, tell me about your Military System Reform in 8th Army Corps!" Wilhelm II said.
"Yes, Father Emperor." Oscar nodded.
"The military system currently implemented by 8th Army Corps has only one purpose, which is to flatten the command system so as to improve the efficiency of command as much as possible. We have temporarily removed the 'brigade-level units' and placed divisions directly under the jurisdiction of each regiment, thereby simplifying the command system. If conditions are ripe in the future, we will further simplify it." Oscar explained his thoughts in full.
With advances in technology, especially communications equipment, it is now possible to flatten the command system. Cutting off brigade-level units first is Oscar's attempt. If possible, he plans to cut off the "army" unit in the future and let the army headquarters directly command each division. In this way, the command system can be simplified.
After listening to Oscar's explanation, everyone nodded involuntarily. Everyone, including Wilhelm II, believes that such reforms by Oscar will undoubtedly be very beneficial to improving the combat effectiveness of the army.
"I didn't expect that Oskar has such excellent talents in army management. If Army and Navy is also proficient in army command, I have nothing to worry about in terms of army command." Wilhelm II thought secretly.
The empire's Crown Prince may not be a military strategist, but he must understand military affairs. German Empire and even its predecessor Kingdom of Prussia built their country by force. This makes the emperor of the empire must have military talents. Before, Wilhelm II was worried that Oscar only knew the navy but not the army. Now it seems that he was worrying too much. Wilhelm II also has to admit that Oscar is a more suitable candidate for Crown Prince.
Feng Falkenhayn and General von Waldow also nodded repeatedly. Of course they can see the benefits of Oscar's reforms to the military. If possible, they would even like to promote it to other troops.
But the faces of Moltke the Younger and Prittwitz were not so pretty. If it turns out that Oscar's reforms are beneficial, wouldn't their purpose be impossible to achieve? This will also make Wilhelm II dissatisfied with them.
"Crown Prince, this is just your one-sided statement. Your reforms in 8th Army Corps have caused dissatisfaction among many generals and officers. If their anger cannot be calmed, this will cause a lot of trouble." Moltke the Younger said.
"Oh? Are there really many officers and generals who are dissatisfied? Why don't I know this? I'm curious, how do you know this?" Oscar looked at Moltke the Younger and Prittwitz with a half-smile.
"Hmph! Crown Prince, no need to change the subject. Of course we have our channels." Prittwitz looked confident.
"Father Emperor, let's do this. You send someone to 8th Army Corps to conduct an on-site inspection to see if there are really any generals and officers who are dissatisfied. If there are, and there are many, I am willing to be punished." Oscar said.
He knows that Military System Reform certainly makes some people dissatisfied. But they have used various methods to minimize this dissatisfaction. Even if there are people who are dissatisfied, they are definitely a very small number of people. Most people have already accepted Military System Reform.
Moltke the Younger and Lieutenant General Prittwitz suddenly looked happy. They seemed to have seen Oscar punished by Wilhelm II and transferred away from 8th Army Corps. Lieutenant General Prittwitz even thought that if Oscar was transferred away from 8th Army Corps, wouldn't he be able to return to 8th Army Corps? Even the above returned the identity of Commander to 8th Army Corps. At that time, all the humiliation on his body will be washed away.
Wilhelm II was stunned for a moment and wanted to say something. But seeing the confidence on Oscar's face, he had no choice but to nod in agreement. Wilhelm II believes that Oscar will not fight an unprepared battle. With Oscar's intelligence, he would never leave any clues waiting for others to catch him.
"Your Majesty, Crown Prince not only carried out Military System Reform on 8th Army Corps, but also changed the firepower equipment of the troops without authorization. I think Crown Prince is deliberately making profits for his own companies, which is very inappropriate." Prittwitz jumped out again. Looking at him, he wanted to crush Oscar completely in one fell swoop.
Wilhelm II looked at Prittwitz with a hint of disgust, thinking that this guy was taking things too far.
Moltke the Younger saw this scene and suddenly screamed in his heart. In his opinion, this guy Prittwitz is just a pig teammate!
"Oskar, tell everyone!" Wilhelm II said.
"Yes, Father Emperor!" Oscar nodded, not at all worried about Prittwitz's doubts.
"The reason why 8th Army Corps uses weapons from German Arms Company on a large scale is because only German Arms Company can provide us with those weapons. Of course, the artillery is purchased from Krupp Company." Oscar explained.
Later, he told everyone the firepower equipment of 8th Army Corps troops at all levels.
After everyone learned that every Infantry Division under 8th Army Corps was equipped with such powerful firepower, they couldn't help but be stunned.
"Your Highness, is this really a Infantry Division? Such firepower is too powerful!" General von Waldow was speechless.
"Yes, Your Highness. A Infantry Division is equipped with so many machine guns, excluding mortars and Grenade Launcher, there are 54 75mm Field Gun, 36-door 105mm Howitzer and 18-door 150mm heavy-duty Howitzer. Such firepower is really too powerful." Feng Falkenhayn was also speechless.
With such powerful firepower, as long as those people in 8th Army Corps are not fools, there is no way other troops can compare with them!
Moltke the Younger and Prittwitz were also very shocked. They were also shocked by the powerful firepower of 8th Army Corps.
"Crown Prince, you need to spend a lot of military expenditures to equip 8th Army Corps with such powerful firepower, right? Now Imperial Army's military expenditures are not rich, and there is no extra military expenditure for you at all." Moltke the Younger said.
"Equipment of such powerful firepower would have cost a lot of military expenditures. If we had these military expenditures, it would be better to mobilize more troops. Crown Prince This is a big mistake." Lieutenant General Prittwitz said proudly.
"I won't bother you with the issue of military expenses. 8th Army Corps's military expenses only need to be paid normally. I will be responsible for all the additional military expenses incurred." Oscar said coldly.