A leading group of the 9th Army Corps of the German Army arrived at Stuttgart first. Originally, they were ordered to protect those important factories. However, after arriving at Stuttgart, we learned that the angry people had surrounded Württemberg Royal Palace, and most of the members of the guard had surrendered. Only a few people were entrenched in the kingdom, trying to resist.
Regimental Commander immediately changed the combat goal and led the troops to the palace. When a large number of German military elite army troops arrived and surrounded the palace, this immediately made the two brothers Fortunatus and Gregor in the palace very nervous. The guards soldiers also turned pale. Obviously, they all know that the consequences of confronting the elite army will be very tragic.
"Order everyone in the palace to surrender, otherwise, we will launch an attack!" Regimental Commander ordered.
Although, the palace is solemn. However, in this rebellion, fighting broke out even in Berlin's palace, let alone the palace in front of them was just Kingdom of Württemberg's palace.
When the cannons were set up one after another and aimed at the palace, the artillerymen were even more ready to fire. Those who were stubbornly resisting in the palace could no longer hold on. They immediately laid down their weapons, opened the palace gate, and surrendered to German military. Two brothers, Fortunatus and Gregor, were also caught. This time, Kingdom of Württemberg's rebellion is over. The entire rebellion had almost no substantial adverse impact on Germany. It was like a farce that ended as soon as it started.
Of course, this rebellion also had an extremely far-reaching impact on Germany. Germany took advantage of this opportunity to begin to take back the power of local governments and further strengthen centralization. Ensure that the rule of the entire German Empire can be established more effectively.
As for the two brothers Fortunatus and Gregor, they naturally did not end well. Special Tribunal put them on trial, and in the end the two were sentenced to hanging for crimes of endangering national security and war sabotage, following in the footsteps of their father. And Württemberg Royal Family, after suffering such a heavy blow, was even more depressed. Later, when faced with the central government's request to revoke Kingdom of Württemberg and change it to Württemberg state, it was even more unable to resist.
The rebellion of Kingdom of Württemberg was easily suppressed, which temporarily solved the internal problems of the German Empire. Although there are still some remaining issues, overall, they will not have any impact on the Empire. Under such circumstances, the enthronement ceremony of Oscar was naturally put on the agenda.
After Wilhelm II passed away, Oscar, as German Empire's Crown Prince, was naturally the only heir to the throne of the German Empire. If it hadn't been for this rebellion that led to the death of Wilhelm II, it would have taken Oscar another twenty years to succeed to the throne. Therefore, to a certain extent, Oscar should also thank Crown Prince Wilhelm for allowing him to become Emperor of the Empire more than 20 years in advance.
Of course, Crown Prince Wilhelm has been hanged long ago. Even if you want to express your gratitude, you can't find anyone to thank you for.
"Your Highness and Cabinet have discussed it. We need to temporarily slow down the pace of changing Duke of Württemberg's kingdom into a state. It is best to wait until Empire wins this war. With the opportunity of a great victory, no one can oppose us. By then, we will naturally be able to get twice the result with half the effort." Chancellor Bülow suggested.
Oscar nodded. If Germany wins this war, it will indeed save a lot of trouble. It will also help ensure the social stability of the Empire. Although the current Empire has won a crucial victory in the war. But there is undoubtedly still some distance between us and the final victory. France has not surrendered yet, the Britain people are persisting, and the Italy are still hanging on. Therefore, next Germany needs to work hard to defeat all these enemies. Only in this way can Germany win this war without any variables.
"Well, let's leave it after the war is over." Oscar said.
"Your Highness, then the most important thing next is your enthronement ceremony. Empire cannot live without an emperor for a long time. You are Imperial Crown Prince, and you are naturally the only legal heir to the Empire throne. We all believe that Your Highness's enthronement ceremony needs to be held as soon as possible to stabilize the people's hearts." Chancellor Bülow said.
"Okay, I have no objection. You can hold it whenever you want. However, I only have one request, and that is to keep everything simple." Oscar said. He didn't want to make it too troublesome, so he went back to the time when Wilhelm I was crowned Emperor of the German Empire, which was very troublesome. This is during the war, and Oscar doesn't want to waste too much time on these aspects.
"Yes, Your Highness. Then Your Highness's enthronement ceremony will be held in three days!" Chancellor Bülow said.
Oscar nodded yes.
On the morning of May 6, 1015, Berlin was in the main hall of the palace. Empire Military and political ministers, princes and nobles, as well as representatives of big capitalists, big factory owners and big landowners, representatives of the scientific and cultural circles, and other celebrities, all gathered together to participate in Oscar's enthronement ceremony.
The person who presided over the ceremony was Archbishop from the German Diocese. Originally, the Pope intended to personally preside over the enthronement ceremony. After all, the possibility of Germany winning the war is very high, which makes the divine power have to bow to the secular power. But it is a pity that Papal States is surrounded by Kingdom of Italy, and Kingdom of Italy is a hostile country to the Empire. This makes it impossible for the Pope to arrive at Berlin and personally attend the enthronement ceremony of Oscar. He only has people send gifts and blessings from God.
Archbishop expressed to the people attending the enthronement ceremony that Oscar was Monarch who was blessed by God. His successor as Emperor of the German Empire will be the one expected by everyone and is allowed by God.
"Under the witness of God, Crown Prince Oskar, from now on, becomes Emperor of the German Empire!" Archbishop finally announced.
"Long live! Long live His Majesty the Emperor!" Everyone who participated in the enthronement ceremony shouted loudly. They are sincerely happy that Oscar can become Emperor of the Empire.
When the bishop picked up the crown and was about to put it on Oscar, Oscar took the crown and put it on himself, which made Archbishop feel a little embarrassed. But no one noticed this.
Later, Oscar picked up a smaller crown and put it on Princess Gundelinde, which meant that Gundelinde would officially become Empress of the German Empire.
After Oscar succeeded to the throne, he became Emperor Wilhelm III, or Great Emperor Oskar!