East Prussia is a piece of land located in the southern part of the Baltic Sea. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThis is the birthplace of the Hohenzollern family and the bridgehead of the German Empire against Russia. In the German Empire, it had a very important position.

According to the Schlieffen plan, once the war broke out, the German Army would be divided into eight corps from the 1st to the 8th, of which the first seven corps would be deployed on the Western Front to strive to defeat France in the shortest possible time. The task of the 8th Army Corps was to cooperate with Austria-Hungary and contain the Russians.

According to Schlieffen's estimates, it will take six to eight weeks for Russia to complete the mobilization. So, Germany had a month to defeat France. Before that, the 8th Army could only hold East Prussia.

However, after Moltke Jr. succeeded him, he began to revise the Schlieffen plan. Not only did it reduce the troops on the Western Front, but it also weakened the right-wing troops on the Western Front, so that when the German army attacked France, it eventually led to insufficient attack power, and had to stop dozens of kilometers from Paris. Qin Tian wanted to change this, so he volunteered to be the commander of the 8th Army Corps. When the time comes, once Moltke Jr. wants to strengthen the army in East Prussia, he can make it clear that he will refuse, and minimize Moltke's damage to Schlieffen's plan as much as possible.

"Oscar, have you really decided to be the commander of the 8th Army? If you want to repent, I can re-order you to be the commander of the other legions. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

Wilhelm II was of course well aware of the Schlieffen plan. He knew how much pressure the 8th Army would face once war broke out. The mobilization in Russia will take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. However, let's not forget that the standing army of Russia is as high as 1.4 million. After the outbreak of war, these standing armies were likely to attack East Prussia as soon as possible. Even if the transportation facilities in Russia were very bad, the Russian army would definitely attack before the German army defeated the French. It will be very difficult for the troops of the 8th Army Corps alone to withstand the attack of hundreds of thousands or even more Russian troops.

According to the Schlieffen plan, the 8th Army Corps would have only 10 infantry divisions with a total strength of about 160,000 men. This was the case before the outbreak of the war, when it was fully mobilized after mobilization. In the case of dissatisfaction, the 8th Army Corps had only more than 100,000 men.

"Father, I have already decided to be the commander of the 8th Army Corps." Qin Tian said.

"Once war breaks out, are you sure to withstand the Russian attack? Don't expect much support from the Austrians then. The Austro-Hungarian army is very bad at fighting, and if they can withstand an individual attack and don't need our support, then God forbid. "Wilhelm II was also very distrustful of the fighting power of the Austro-Hungarian army.

"I know. Father, I am sure that once the war breaks out, I will resist the attack of the Russians. Qin Tian said confidently.

He had already decided that after becoming the commander of the 8th Army Corps, he would immediately arm this legion according to his plan, even if it was a huge amount of money, and he would arm this legion to the teeth. In this case, it was simply a delusion for the poorly equipped Russians to take advantage of the outbreak of the war and invade East Prussia. Even, the Russians can be ruthlessly planted in East Prussia.

"Well, Oscar, since you've decided, then I won't say anything more. I'm sure that with your intelligence, you won't do anything stupid. I also believe that you will succeed. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Father." Qin Tian nodded.

"After the New Year, you can go to Königsberg! After putting the affairs of the 8th Army in order, come back. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Father." Qin Tian hesitated for a moment, and then continued: "Father, this time I went to Königsberg, I hope that Father can send two people to me!" ”

"Oh? Which two people? Wilhelm II asked.

"Paul? Feng? General Hindenburg and Erich? Feng? Colonel Ludendorff. Qin Tian said two names.

These two people are famous in another time and space. It was also the commander and chief of staff of the German 8th Army Corps in another time and space, and it was with their cooperation that the German 8th Army Corps was able to fight on the Eastern Front with heavy losses for the Russian army. Now, Qin Tian appeared and was appointed commander of the 8th Army Corps. But he hoped that the 8th Army could lead the two of them to achieve greater glory. After all, as the crown prince, Qin Tian couldn't stay in the 8th Army all the time, he had other things to do. The day-to-day training was left to Hindenburg and Ludendorff.

Wilhelm II's face was a little ugly, he knew the two people Qin Tian said. Paul? Feng? Hindenburg was even more famous as a general. Erich? Feng? Although Ludendorff was only a colonel, he was outstanding in talent and was also very famous in the Army General Staff.

Only, Paul? Feng? Hindenburg had just made a big mistake, that is, in the past army exercise, he commanded the troops to defeat the exercise troops led by Wilhelm II, which made Wilhelm II lose face.

Wilhelm II was originally a man of rigidity and conceit. Naturally, this is a little unacceptable. This also makes him interested in Paul? Feng? Hindenburg was disgusted.

"Colonel Ludendorff can be sent to you, but Hindenburg is a man who likes to be competitive, are you sure he is fit to assist you?" Wilhelm II asked.

"Father, although General Hindenburg's personality is not very good, his personal talent is beyond doubt. I'm sure he will regret it this time. If he is given another chance, he will not let us down. Qin Tian's face was determined.

Wilhelm II thought about it, but in the end he still did not refuse Qin Tian's request. Although he didn't like Hindenburg, he had to admit that Hindenburg's ability was still very strong.

"Okay, Oscar. This time, I'm going to make an exception to help you. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Thank you, Father!" Qin Tian was greatly pleased.

At Qin Tian's request, Wilhelm II would then appoint Paul? Feng? Hindenburg as deputy commander of the 8th Army Corps, Erich? Feng? Ludendorff was to be promoted from colonel to brigadier general and became acting chief of staff of the 8th Army Corps. In general, the chief of staff of a corps is at least a major general. Erich? Feng? Even if Ludendorff was promoted, he was not qualified to become the chief of staff of a legion, so he could only act first and wait for a while before finding a way to get promoted.