Moltke the Younger listened quietly to Lieutenant General Prittwitz's nagging, although he did not think that Lieutenant General Prittwitz's complaints were all right. However, he knew that Lieutenant General Prittwitz had resentment in his heart, and if he was not allowed to vent it out, it might cause more serious consequences.
Moltke the Younger knows Lieutenant General Prittwitz very well. He has no ability other than figuring out other people's thoughts and trying to please others. Even if he becomes Commander of 8th Army Corps, he will never be able to lead 8th Army Corps to a glorious victory over Eastern Front.
Although Moltke the Younger is dissatisfied with Oscar, he still quite recognizes Oscar's ability. Originally, 8th Army Corps was the legion with the worst combat effectiveness among the German Army. However, after Oscar became 8th Army Corps Commander, through a large amount of investment, 8th Army Corps was completely transformed, so that 8th Army Corps's combat effectiveness has become the most powerful legion among the several legions of German military.
Moreover, in the subsequent Eastern Front War, Oscar's command of 8th Army Corps was also very appropriate. Whether it was luring the enemy deep, or combining with the Austro-Hungarian Empire to severely damage the Russian army, they performed very well. Moltke the Younger even thinks that even if it were him, he probably wouldn't be able to do better than this.
As for Lieutenant General Prittwitz, if he was Commander as 8th Army Corps, it is estimated that German military would not only fail to win on Eastern Front, but would suffer a disastrous defeat. In that case, it is difficult to say whether Germany can win this war.
Of course, these are what Moltke the Younger has in mind. However, on the surface, he didn't express anything, let alone say it out loud. Although he doesn't like Lieutenant General Prittwitz's behavior, he will not offend Lieutenant General Prittwitz. After all, now he is no longer the powerful chief of staff, but just an old man who has nothing to do at home.
Lieutenant General Prittwitz complained for a while and then stopped. Then he looked at Moltke the Younger and continued, "Count, I know you won't be willing to accept it!"
Moltke the Younger smiled bitterly, "If we are not willing to give in, what can we do? Now, we are all losers and can no longer fight against Crown Prince. He has led the army and has won a key victory in this war. It is foreseeable that in the future, his position will be more stable, and no one can fight against him. If we continue to be stubborn, the final result will be to kill an egg with a stone."
Lieutenant General Prittwitz nodded. "Count, that's true. Oskar That kid is so lucky."
"But, Count, we don't have no chance at all. Now, we have an excellent opportunity. If it works well, we may not be able to pull him down. We can even get huge benefits." Lieutenant General Prittwitz said.
Moltke the Younger couldn't help but raise his eyebrows after hearing this. It would be best if Oscar could be pulled down from the position of Crown Prince. But is it that easy? At least, Moltke the Younger thinks this will be very, very difficult.
"Your Excellency Lieutenant General, what do you want to do? Launch a coup?" Moltke the Younger looked serious.
No matter which country, no one will be too tolerant towards those who launch a coup. Once successful, they will certainly be able to obtain high positions and wield great power. However, if you fail, you may lose your life.
"Count, it's not a coup. I promise, we have absolutely legitimate reasons. Let's do this, Count, I will take you to a place to meet someone. After that, you will understand everything." Lieutenant General Prittwitz said.
Moltke the Younger did not answer immediately, but fell into deep thought.
Reason told him that Lieutenant General Prittwitz and their actions were too risky. If you are not careful, you will lose your wealth and life. However, the ambition in his heart that had been suppressed resurfaced again. He is also a person who is extremely greedy for power. Otherwise, he would never have tried to keep his position by relying on his relationship with Wilhelm II after Western Front failed to achieve the expected success.
Now, Lieutenant General Prittwitz suddenly told him that there was such an opportunity, which naturally made him excited.
"Okay, I'll take a look with Lieutenant General Prittwitz. I want to see what they are doing. If it's not reliable, then I will refuse to participate." Moltke the Younger secretly made up his mind.
"Your Excellency Lieutenant General, let me go with you!" Moltke the Younger said.
"Yes, Count. I believe that you will make the right choice." Lieutenant General Prittwitz looked happy, as if he was sure that Moltke the Younger would join them.
Moltke the Younger was also guessing in his mind, who Lieutenant General Prittwitz was going to take him to see. One name after another flashed through his mind. However, no one can compare with the current Imperial Crown Prince Oscar.
Moltke the Younger and Lieutenant General Prittwitz took a car and left Berlin overnight for Potsdam. The car did not go to Potsdam's palace, but to a remote manor.
After the gate of the manor opened, the car drove directly in.
"Please, Count." Lieutenant General Prittwitz said.
Moltke the Younger, led by Lieutenant General Prittwitz, entered the hall.
A young man was standing inside with a tiny face. Moltke the Younger naturally knows this person. He is Wilhelm II's second son, Eitel? Prince Friedrich.
"Count, good evening!" Eitel? Prince Friedrich said hello.
"Your Highness, hello." Moltke the Younger nodded.
At the same time, he began to think in his heart. Could it be that Eitel? Prince Friedrich wants to join forces with Lieutenant General Prittwitz and others to launch a coup?
However, Moltke the Younger is obviously not optimistic about them. After all, although Eitel? Prince Friedrich is the second son of Wilhelm II, he is absolutely incomparable to Oscar in terms of ability and influence in the country. Moltke the Younger believes that if they launch a coup, they will definitely lose.
"Count, please come with me." Eitel? Prince Friedrich said.
Moltke the Younger was stunned. Why, wasn't the person he wanted to see Eitel? Prince Friedrich?
Moltke the Younger followed Eitel? Prince Friedrich to the bedroom on the second floor. When the bedroom door opened, Moltke the Younger was stunned. What appeared in front of him was a man in a wheelchair. Moltke the Younger knows this person and is very familiar with him. He is the eldest son of the Emperor of the Empire Wilhelm II, the former Imperial Crown Prince.