The so-called literati and artists are undoubtedly the most self-righteous people in the world. They believe that art has no borders. War cannot destroy those historical sites and works of art.
In fact, no one who is really in power cares about their opinions at all. What they want to do first is to ensure that they can win this war. This is undoubtedly the most important thing. As for the rest, it doesn't matter at all.
However, with the promotion of Britain and France and the promotion of United States, the whole world is paying attention to German military's brutal behavior in Paris. Yes, some artists have regarded German military's attack on Paris as Barbarian, or even the behavior of a beast. Major newspapers around the world are accusing Oscar and German military who attacked Paris. Countless artists jumped out to denounce Oscar for their destructive behavior of civilization.
Even in Germany's country, there was a great shock. Hundreds of Germany artists jointly wrote to German Emperor Wilhelm II, asking German military to stop attacking Paris. Some even demanded that Oscar be severely punished. It would be best to replace Oscar with Crown Prince.
"Your Majesty, this is the third letter of protest I have received. The artists are very dissatisfied with the behavior of Crown Prince and the army in Paris. Do we want to appease them?" said Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow on Imperial Council. In the past two days, he was completely overwhelmed by these protests.
"To appease them? Why should we appease them? Your Highness is leading our army in a bloody fight with the enemy on the front line. These guys are hiding in the rear and enjoying themselves. Now they are jumping out to accuse Your Highness and the army. It is simply too much. Have they forgotten their identity?" Minister of War and Chief of Staff Falkenhayn said dissatisfied.
Seeing that Imperial Army is about to capture Paris and defeat France, it will be a great achievement. Those guys jumped out, weren't they deliberately looking for trouble? What's more, when artists from other countries make a fuss, they actually join in the fuss. Have they forgotten that they are Germany people?
"Yes, Your Majesty. For the current empire, finding a way to win the current war is undoubtedly the most important thing. For the empire, Paris is an important city that must be captured. After Paris is captured, the French people's will to fight will probably be disintegrated. Even if they still want to continue fighting. However, their resistance The will should not be too strong. What's more, if the French lose hundreds of thousands of troops in Paris, they will not have much strength to continue fighting. Therefore, not only can we not stop the attack on Paris, but we must support His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and their actions," Marshal Count Tirpitz, the Navy Minister, also said.
Obviously, the attitude of the Empire* soldiers is clear. In times of war, defeating the enemy is the most important thing. As for other culture and art, they all have to be on the sidelines.
Wilhelm II nodded, of course he understood the importance clearly. In his opinion, the behavior of those artists was just looking for trouble. What was destroyed was Paris, which had nothing to do with them at all. It's understandable that French and Britain are making trouble. But when they make a fuss, it's totally inappropriate. This means they don't regard themselves as Germany people!
"Gentlemen, of course, Paris is a very beautiful city and a famous cultural city. However, in order for the Empire to win this war, even if Paris is destroyed, it will not be hesitated. I What our army did at Paris is completely legitimate and appropriate. All of this is the conspiracy of Britain and French." Wilhelm II made his attitude clear.
Obviously, Wilhelm II hopes to win this war more than Paris, a famous cultural city. As for Paris, if it is destroyed, it is destroyed. It is not a big deal at all.
"Your Majesty is wise." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz and Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn said immediately.
"Your Majesty, how should we deal with those artists? If we let them continue to make trouble like this, I'm afraid that's not the answer! They publish articles in newspapers every day, criticizing Crown Prince, criticizing Imperial Government, this will undoubtedly have a very negative impact on the reputation of Crown Prince and Imperial Government," said Bernhardt von Chancellor Bülow.
Wilhelm II couldn't help but frowned. If Oscar's reputation was damaged, it would have a very negative impact on his future succession to German Emperor.
"We have to find a way to stop these guys!" Wilhelm II said.
"Is there anything you can do?" Wilhelm II asked.
"Your Majesty, we may be able to divide and attack a group of people. I believe that among those artists, a large number of them are truly upright artists. However, there are definitely some people who were manipulated by French or Britain people bought it. We can attack them and expose them to all the people. In this case, those artists will naturally have no shame in making trouble anymore." Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn suggested.
Wilhelm II nodded. "This is a good idea. Let War Ministry be responsible for this matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn nodded.
Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn knew that it was too easy to deal with those artists. No matter how violent they are, they are vulnerable to state machinery, especially violent institutions like the military. He has too many ways to deal with them. Even if they are not bribed by French and Britain people, it is enough to frame them. In front of the state machinery, they did not even have a chance to defend themselves.
"Your Majesty, what about international public opinion? In addition to the two hostile countries Britain and France, other neutral countries such as United States also have many remarks that are not conducive to the Empire." Foreign Minister von Kidron? Wachth said.
"Britain and France Needless to say, all this is their conspiracy. As for other countries, if they want to make trouble, let them go. This will not have any impact on the German Empire's strength. Once Empire won this victory over World War and became the world overlord. If they still dare to do this, don't blame Empire for being rude," Wilhelm II said domineeringly.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Feng Kidron Wachth said.
Indeed, if Germany wins the final victory of the war and becomes the world hegemon, can other countries still target Germany like this? Even they themselves probably don't want to anger Germany because of this.