Chapter 548: The Admiralty's Choice (200 votes plus more)
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Wilhelmshaven, home port of the German High Seas Fleet.
After defeating the British Navy at a small cost in a decisive battle at sea, the German Navy became the number one in the world. The ships damaged in the naval battle are being repaired. Most of the other warships were also slightly injured and were also entering the shipyard for repairs. But even so, the strength of the German Navy has not been reduced much.
Now, for the German Navy, there were only two of their main tasks. One is to continue the blockade of Britain, not allowing merchant ships from other countries to enter Britain, and to bring all kinds of supplies to Britain. Even, the fishing boat of the British, which was discovered, destroyed it. In order to defeat the British, Germany apparently planned to completely blockade Britain into a dead island. Another task was to prepare for the landing of the army in the United Kingdom. Now, the army has won a decisive victory on the battlefield of France. The main forces of the Anglo-French forces have been wiped out. It is only a matter of time before the Anglo-French forces are completely defeated. After the defeat of France, it was the turn of Britain to attack next.
Field Marshal Count Tirpitz, German Admiralty, went to Wilhelmshaven precisely to implement the plan to provide cover and support for the army. Not only that, but when hundreds of thousands of troops landed on the British Isles, the logistics support also needed to be guaranteed by the navy. This makes the task of the navy in this battle very difficult. The main combat fleet will be responsible for providing fire support and protection to the land forces. The logistics fleet, on the other hand, transports ammunition and other supplies for the army. There are so many areas that need to be coordinated.
At the time of the upheaval in Berlin, Marshal Count Tirpitz was already resting. After all, he is now older, and his energy is also much less than before.
When the rebels attacked the Admiralty, the officers who remained behind in the Admiralty immediately sent a telegram to Wilhelmshaven, informing them that they had been attacked by the Praetorian Guards.
The officer on duty did not dare to slack off and reported the incident to Marshal Count Tirpitz as soon as possible.
"What's going on? Did the Praetorian Guard's brain get caught in the door? How will the Admiralty be attacked? "Marshal Count Tirpitz burst into a rage.
"Marshal, will there be any surprises in this?" Chief of Staff of the Navy von? Marshal Pol asked.
"There should be no surprise, I asked the staff to send a telegram to the Admiralty again. However, no further response was received. "Feng? Marshal Count Tirpitz said.
Suddenly, the hearts of the admirals in the office continued to sink. They also realized that something must have happened in Berlin. Otherwise, the Praetorian Guard would never have attacked the Admiralty.
After the German Navy defeated the British Navy, they were considered the most powerful navy in the world. At the same time, the German Navy was also a major contributor to Germany's victory in the war. Wilhelm II would never have attacked the Navy at this time. Besides, although the German navy had a close relationship with Qin Tian, it was still loyal to Wilhelm II. What's more, the current war is not over yet, even if it is to unload the mill and kill the donkey, it is too early, right? Therefore, the senior admirals of the German Navy were a little confused.
"Do we have any other channels to contact Berlin? We need to figure out what's going on there! Marshal Count Tirpitz said.
"Your Excellency, we are already working on it. However, so far, there has been no news. A staff officer said.
"Your Excellency Marshal, could it be that there was a mutiny in Berlin. It was the Praetorian Guards who defected. Otherwise, this would never have happened. "High Seas Fleet Commander Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer said.
As commander of the High Seas Fleet, he also led the High Seas Fleet to defeat the British Royal Navy. Predictably, after the end of this war, Reinhardt? Admiral Scheer was able to get his wish and be promoted again to become a marshal. He didn't want anything to happen before he was promoted. In that case, the situation is troublesome.
"Mutiny? The Praetorian Guard, but His Majesty's most loyal troops, how could they have defected? "Chief of Staff of the Navy, Feng? Marshal Pol shook his head.
"Nothing is impossible. Now that the Admiralty has been attacked, we have not been able to contact Berlin yet. Well, there is only one possibility. So, we have to take action now. "Marshal Count Tirpitz seems to have made up his mind.
"Your Excellency, what are you going to do?" Feng? Marshal Pol asked.
"Order the 1st Marine Division to assemble at once. Two hours later, take the train to Berlin! Marshal Count Tirpitz ordered.
With the help of Qin Tian, the German Navy established a marine corps, although it was not large, only 5 divisions. However, it is the route of elite soldiers. Except for the training in landing operations, everything else is no different from the army's infantry divisions. Originally, Field Marshal Earl Tirpitz was prepared to let the Marines shine in the operation of landing in Britain. But I didn't expect that now there was chaos in Berlin. Then, the only way to do this is to let the Marines appear early.
"Your Excellency Marshal, it is a felony to transfer troops to Berlin without an order!" The faces of the people present suddenly changed greatly. Especially Feng? Marshal Pol was even more persuasive.
"I know, but right now, we can't sit still. Berlin could not be contacted, and the Admiralty was attacked. Perhaps, the safety of His Majesty the Emperor will not be guaranteed. As His Majesty's courtiers, we must react immediately. I've decided, if there's any responsibility, it's up to me! Marshal Count Tirpitz said.
The other generals, seeing that Marshal Count Tirpitz had made up his mind, had no choice but to stop persuading.
"Your Excellency, I think we should contact His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. There was a mutiny in Berlin, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must have been very anxious. Lieutenant General Hipperer proposed.
Marshal Count Tirpitz nodded: "If there is a mutiny in Berlin, then, most likely, it is against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The development of the navy to this point is inseparable from the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Therefore, if someone wants to target His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, hurt him, or snatch his position as the crown prince, the Navy will never be able to agree. I will send a telegram to His Royal Highness, but the 1st Marine Division must be prepared immediately, and we must not delay too long! ”
The other admirals nodded their heads. They all agreed with Marshal Count Tirpitz that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was the object of naval allegiance. <