Chapter 569: Enthronement and Becoming Emperor (800 votes plus change)
One of the vanguard regiments of the German 9th Army Corps was the first to arrive in Stuttgart. Originally, they were ordered to protect those important factories. However, upon arrival in Stuttgart, it was discovered that the angry crowd had surrounded the palace of Württemberg, most of the guards had surrendered, and only a few were entrenched in the kingdom in an attempt to put up a stubborn resistance.
The regimental commander immediately changed the goal of the battle and led the troops to the palace. When a large number of elite German troops arrived and surrounded the palace, this immediately made the two brothers Fortunatus and Gregel in the palace very nervous. The soldiers of the guards were also pale. Obviously, they all know very well that the consequences of confrontation with the elite army will inevitably be very miserable.
"Order the surrender of the palace, or we will attack!" The regimental commander ordered.
Although, the royal palace is stately. However, in the midst of this rebellion, even the royal palace in Berlin broke out, not to mention that the royal palace of the Kingdom of Württemberg was nothing more than in front of him.
When the cannons were erected and aimed at the palace, the artillerymen were ready to open fire. The stubborn ones in the palace were loyal. They immediately laid down their arms, opened the palace gates and surrendered to the Germans. The two brothers, Fotunatus and Gregall, were also arrested. This time, the rebellion of the Kingdom of Württemberg came to an end. The whole rebellion, with little material adverse effect on Germany, was like a farce, and it ended just after the beginning.
Of course, this rebellion also had a profound impact on Germany. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Germany began to take back the power of local governments and further strengthen the centralization of power. To ensure that the rule over the entire German Empire could be established more effectively.
As for the two brothers, Futunatus and Greg, naturally did not end well. They were tried by the Special Court, and in the end they were sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against national security and sabotage for war crimes, following in the footsteps of their fathers. And the Württemberg royal family, after being hit hard, was even more devastated. In the face of the central government's demand to abolish the Kingdom of Württemberg and change it to Württemberg, it was even more powerless to resist.
The rebellion of the Kingdom of Württemberg was easily suppressed, which allowed the internal problems of the German Empire to be temporarily resolved. Although, more or less, there are still some remaining issues, but overall, there is no longer any impact on the empire. Under such circumstances, Qin Tian's enthronement ceremony was naturally on the agenda.
After the death of Wilhelm II, Qin Tian, as the crown prince of the German Empire, was naturally the only heir to the throne of the German Empire. If it weren't for this rebellion, which led to the death of Wilhelm II, Qin Tian would have to ascend to the throne for more than twenty years if he wanted to inherit the throne. Therefore, to a certain extent, Qin Tian should also thank Crown Prince William for making him emperor more than twenty years ahead of schedule.
Of course, now Crown Prince William has long been hanged. Even if you want to express your gratitude, you can't find anyone to thank you.
"Your Highness, the cabinet has deliberated, and the change of the kingdom of the Duke of Württemberg to a state needs to be slowed down for the time being. It is better to wait until the Empire wins this war, and with the opportunity of a great victory, no one will be able to oppose us. At that time, you will naturally be able to get twice the result with half the effort. Prime Minister Bilow suggested.
Qin Tian nodded, if it was put into Germany after winning this war, it would indeed save a lot of trouble. It was also beneficial to ensure the social stability of the empire. The current empire, though has won a crucial victory in the war. But there is undoubtedly still a long way to go before we get the final victory. France had not yet surrendered, the British were holding on, and Italy was still struggling. Therefore, Germany needs to take down all these enemies in one fell swoop. Only in this way can we ensure that Germany will win the war without any variables.
"Well, let's put it after the war." Qin Tian said.
"Your Highness, then the next most important thing is your enthronement ceremony. The empire could not live without an emperor for a long time. You are the Crown Prince, so you are the only legitimate heir to the throne. We all believe that His Royal Highness's enthronement ceremony needs to be held as soon as possible to stabilize the people's hearts. Prime Minister Bilow said.
"Well, I have no opinion. You can hold it whenever you want. However, I also have only one request, and that is to keep everything simple. Qin Tian said. He didn't want to make too much trouble, and when Wilhelm I was crowned Emperor of the German Empire, it was very troublesome. Now that it was the war, Qin Tian didn't want to waste too much time in these aspects.
"Yes, Your Highness. Then the enthronement ceremony of His Highness will be held in three days! Prime Minister Bilow said.
Qin Tian nodded and said yes.
On the morning of May 6, 1015, in the main hall of the Imperial Palace in Berlin. Imperial military and political officials, princes and nobles, as well as representatives of big capitalists, big factory owners and large landowners, representatives of the scientific and cultural circles, and other celebrities all gathered to attend the enthronement ceremony of Qin Tian.
The ceremonial ceremony was presided over by the archbishop of the Diocese of Germany, who was originally intended by the Pope to personally preside over the enthronement ceremony. After all, the chances of Germany winning the war were so high that the theocracy had to bow to secular power. But alas, the Papal States were surrounded by the Kingdom of Italy, which was a rival country of the Empire, which made it impossible for the Pope to arrive in Berlin and attend the enthronement ceremony of Qin Tian in person, just to have people send gifts and blessings from God.
The archbishop told the people attending the enthronement ceremony that Qin Tian was a monarch blessed by God. His succession as Emperor of the German Empire would be expected and permitted by God.
"In the witness of God, Crown Prince Oscar, from now on, becomes Emperor of the German Empire!" The archbishop finally declared.
"Hooray! Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Everyone who attended the enthronement ceremony shouted loudly. They were sincerely happy that Qin Tian could become the emperor of the empire.
When the bishop picked up the crown and was about to put it on for Qin Tian, Qin Tian took the crown himself and put it on, which made the archbishop feel a little embarrassed. But no one noticed it.
Subsequently, Qin Tian picked up a smaller crown and put it on Princess Gondrind, representing that Gondrind would officially become the Empress of the German Empire.
After Qin Tian succeeded to the throne, he became His Majesty Emperor William III, or His Majesty the Oscar the Great!