When Kingdom of Württemberg announced its independence, 9th Army Corps of the German Army was not able to enter Kingdom of Württemberg. After this news reached Berlin, all the senior officials of Oscar and Empire were a little worried.
"Your Highness, Kingdom of Württemberg suddenly declared independence, which is not a good thing for the Empire. We must suppress them immediately." Prime Minister Bülow looked serious.
Although there are many states within the German Empire, it is not the binary system Empire like Austro-Hungarian Empire. The German Empire emperor and the central government have absolute control and dominance within the Empire. However, if Kingdom of Württemberg becomes independent and Empire fails to suppress it immediately, causing greater turmoil, then the problem will be troublesome. If not done well, it will lead to social unrest in the Empire and affect the ongoing World War of the Empire.
For the German Empire, after the mutiny just occurred and Wilhelm II passed away, the most important thing at this stage is still the ongoing World War. This is crucial for the German Empire. If this war cannot be won, then all the efforts Germany has made before will be in vain. Not to mention, the war has now reached its most critical moment, and Germany is only one step away from winning the war. It would be a pity if the success fell short. In the future, I am afraid it will be difficult to have such an opportunity again.
Oscar nodded. "Prime Minister, I know what you mean, but please believe that Kingdom of Württemberg's independence is just a farce at best and will not have any impact on the Empire at all."
"Oh?" Chancellor Bülow and others were stunned, as if they didn't expect why Oscar was so confident.
"According to the information we received, the two sons of Duke of Württemberg convened the ministers of the kingdom to discuss independence. However, they were strongly opposed by the ministers. So, they became angry and ordered the guards to arrest those ministers, and then directly declared independence. It can be said that their independence, They are simply unpopular. The only strength they can control is the guards. It is estimated that even the majority of Kingdom of Württemberg people will not support them. Under such circumstances, what else do they have to worry about? "Oscar said with a smile.
When Duke of Württemberg was determined to be hanged, Oscar stepped up its intelligence collection on Kingdom of Württemberg. To prevent something similar to the Berlin mutiny from happening again. Berlin The sudden mutiny was suppressed. However, it still makes Oscar feel frightened. It was as if Jonath, the butler who was not Wilhelm II, reported the true situation to him in time. If he returned to Berlin without precautions, the consequences could be imagined. If he fails, he will even lose his life, let alone continue to command German Empire. Therefore, Oscar absolutely cannot let that happen again.
"What's more, 9th Armored Division, the forward of 9th Army Corps, is only one day away from Kingdom of Württemberg Stuttgart. You can enter tomorrow Stuttgart. Kingdom of Württemberg's 4th Army Corps has been completely controlled by us. Without the army, how can we survive with just a few guards?" Oscar continued.
"Your Highness, in this case, Kingdom of Württemberg's rebellion is nothing to worry about." Chancellor Bülow said.
"Prime Minister, now German Empire, except ourselves, no country or force can defeat us. Your Highness, I suggest that we take advantage of this opportunity to defeat Württemberg Royal Family uproot it! Doesn't Your Highness want to take all the power of Kingdom of Württemberg into Imperial Central Government? This will be an excellent opportunity for us," Foreign Minister Wachth suggested.
Oscar undoubtedly had this meaning. When Duke of Württemberg participated in the rebellion, he had this meaning. However, the situation at that time did not allow it. But now, Kingdom of Württemberg actually declares independence. Isn't that an open rebellion? This also gives Imperial Central Government the best chance to deal with Kingdom of Württemberg.
"Cabinet make a plan. After Kingdom of Württemberg's rebellion is put down this time, all Kingdom of Württemberg's power will be returned to the central government. Kingdom of Württemberg will be turned into a state of the Empire." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Highness." Chancellor Bülow replied.
Although, he thinks Oscar's method seems a bit too radical. However, Kingdom of Württemberg rebelled on his own, which was an excellent opportunity. After losing this opportunity, it may not be that easy to find such an opportunity again in the future.
"Your Highness, I think we have to get 9th Army Corps to speed up. Otherwise, if Württemberg Royal Family's people jump over the wall and blow up those important factories, this will be a serious blow to the Empire's war potential." Minister of War and Chief of Staff Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhayn reminded.
Oscar nodded. "Let 9th Army Corps speed up. Send some troops to protect those factories in advance!"
You know, Daimler Motor Company under Oscar is located near Stuttgart. Now, Jeep and Truck produced by Daimler Motor Company have become indispensable and important means of transportation for German military. If Daimler Motor Company is blown up, it will have a major impact on the combat effectiveness of German military.
After Oscar immediately issued the order, German government also issued an important statement against Kingdom of Württemberg's rebellion.
Germany The central government Prime Minister Bülow claims that Kingdom of Württemberg has been an integral part of the German Empire since ancient times. König of Kingdom of Württemberg is also served by the Emperor of the Empire. The other members of the Württemberg Royal Family declared Kingdom of Württemberg independent without any reason or qualification. Chancellor Bülow called on the guards who participated in the rebellion to lay down their weapons and surrender to the Imperial Army who was about to arrive. All soldiers who surrender will be forgiven. If you continue to resist, you will be severely punished.
At the same time, he also called on the people of Kingdom of Württemberg not to listen to the Württemberg Royal Family's instigation, not to participate in rebellion, or to do things that endanger the interests of the Empire.
The order issued by Oscar to 9th Army Corps, in addition to controlling the entire territory of Kingdom of Württemberg and ensuring social stability, a more important order requires them to uproot Württemberg Royal Family from Kingdom of Württemberg. Only in this way can we ensure the subsequent recovery of all local autonomy efforts of Kingdom of Württemberg.