"Your Majesty, do you really need to use force against the Austro-Hungarian Empire? Although Austro-Hungarian Empire is far less powerful than Empire. However, they are a powerful country after all! World War has only been over for a year. If another war breaks out, it may have a negative impact on the development of the Empire. It would undoubtedly be best if this problem can be solved in a peaceful way." Prime Minister Bülow suggested.
Austro-Hungarian Empire is, after all, a powerful country with a population of more than 40 million and a developed industry. Although, Austro-Hungarian Empire has many internal conflicts and the army's combat effectiveness is not strong. However, if Germany invades Austro-Hungarian Empire, no one can guarantee whether Austro-Hungarian Empire will launch a strong counterattack. Once the war evolves into a protracted war, the consequences will be very difficult to predict.
"Peaceful solution? This may be difficult, even impossible. As long as Crown Prince Karl does not change its hostility to the German Empire, then they will pose a threat to the Empire. Even signing a treaty will be completely useless." Oscar shook his head. He has made up his mind that once Austro-Hungarian Empire dares to withdraw from Allied Powers, then he will use this as an excuse to launch an attack on the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Your Majesty, once the war breaks out between us and Austro-Hungarian Empire, will United States and other countries take the opportunity to declare war on the Empire? If it turns into a World War war again, it may be somewhat disadvantageous for the Empire." Foreign Minister Wachth said.
"United States and other countries will certainly have this plan. However, they will not have this opportunity. Although Austro-Hungarian Empire is a powerful country, Empire will go all out to Under the circumstances, they won't be able to hold on for long. Unless Austro-Hungarian Empire can resist our attack on the battlefield, they will never have the guts to intervene," Oscar said very confidently.
Oscar is very confident about the combat effectiveness of Germany*'s army. At the same time, he also believed that the combat effectiveness of the Austro-Hungarian Empire* army was still very rubbish. He even doubted whether Austro-Hungarian Empire's army had the courage to resist German offensive. In that case, it would not be a delusion for Germany to quickly defeat Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Your Majesty, if we can defeat Austro-Hungarian Empire quickly, we can give it a try!" Prime Minister Bülow said.
If Austro-Hungarian Empire can be defeated, this trouble will undoubtedly be solved once and for all. This is undoubtedly very beneficial to Germany.
Oscar looked at Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn. This question is undoubtedly best answered by military personnel.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister. Once Empire really decides to use force against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, there will be no problem for the Imperial Army to defeat Austro-Hungarian Empire within a month." Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
"Where's the navy?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, once the two countries go to war. Imperial Home Fleet and Indian Ocean Fleet will enter Mediterranean Sea, assist Mediterranean Fleet, and solve Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.
Although, Austro-Hungarian Empire purchased a batch of Capital Ships from the Empire, and the self-built 'Austro-Hungarian Monarch-class' Battleship has also been put into service. However, compared to German Navy, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy is still too weak. Assembling three fleets, with a total of 22 Capital Ships, it will be no problem to defeat Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. When necessary, Carrier-based Aircraft Unit of Imperial Navy can also participate in the battle.
In addition, the beginning and end of the Mediterranean Sea are under the control of Germany, and Mediterranean Sea is too small. It can be said that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy didn't even have any room for change in this battle.
Oscar nodded with satisfaction. Since the generals are confident in defeating Austro-Hungarian Empire, this means that his plan is very likely to succeed.
"Actually, we only need to defeat Austria. The other countries of the Austro-Hungarian Empire simply don't have the courage to confront Empire. At that time, Ministry of Foreign Affairs can send special envoys to secretly contact Austro-Hungarian Empire other countries. I think many countries will be very interested in becoming independent. By then, as long as they remain neutral, Austria will be unable to save it. Therefore, this time our plan will be very likely to succeed!" said Oscar!
The other Military and Political Ministerss also nodded. The military ministers naturally hope that there will be a war. As for the civil servants, if the war is beneficial to the Empire, they will also support the war.
Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace.
Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I don't have many days left in this life. In fact, the palace doctor has already concluded that Austrian Emperor Your Majesty will die soon. This made the entire upper level of the Austro-Hungarian Empire shrouded in gloom and gloom.
For the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph in this life is the magic needle of Dinghai. Without Franz? Joseph's first Austro-Hungarian Empire, I'm afraid there won't be much time left before it falls apart. In particular, Crown Prince Karl didn't know if his head was caught in the door, but he was actually hostile to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who had become the world's hegemon, and turned to United States. This was clearly asking for death!
In a room not far from Franz? Joseph I's bedroom. Crown Prince Karl is staying inside. The expression on his face was very complicated. Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I was about to die, and he should have been extremely sad. After all, Franz? Joseph I was the emperor who was loved by the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, there was no trace of sadness on Crown Prince Karl's face, but instead a trace of joy.
Yes, it is joy. The blood relationship between Crown Prince Karl and Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph is already quite distant. Therefore, he does not have much affection for Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I.
Even, because Franz? Joseph I believed that Crown Prince Karl was not capable of being a good emperor, this made Crown Prince Karl somewhat hate Franz? Joseph I.
Now, Franz? Joseph I will soon pass away, and he will soon inherit the throne and become the supreme ruler of this huge Empire. This made him very excited.
Crown Prince Karl believes that he is a very capable person. As long as he is given a platform to perform, he can do better than Franz? Joseph I. He believes that he can lead Austro-Hungarian Empire to become more powerful.
On November 18, Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph passed away in the Schönbrunn Palace.