Germanic Empire: please call me William III

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Liu Chuan and Count Tirpitz can be said to have a very happy conversation.

After the special train arrived at the Bolin railway station, Liu Chuan and Tirpitz rushed to the Bailin Cathedral, where Wilhelm II’s coffin was parked. After the funeral, the burial will be buried in the Imperial Imperial Cemetery.

When Liu Chuan arrived, his mother Empress Victoria, the second brother Prince Etter Friedrich, the third brother Prince Adalbert, the fifth brother Prince Oscar, the sixth brother Prince Joachim and the younger sister Princess Victoria Louise had already arrived.

“Mother, mourning is changing. The Father must have gone to heaven! Liu Chuan said comfortingly.

Queen Victoria, despite her grief, was still strong at the moment.

The death of her husband and the eldest son have become vegetative, which is undoubtedly a great blow to her.

Liu Chuan’s other brothers and sisters were also sad.

However, he could clearly see a hint of excitement in the eyes of his second brother, Prince Etel Frederick.

For Prince Eitel Friedrich, the death of William II and the fact that Crown Prince William became a vegetative person again is a pie in the sky!

Although he was originally the second in line to the throne, he never imagined that one day the crown would fall on his head.

All along, Crown Prince William has become the recognized heir to the throne.

But unexpectedly, Crown Prince William also became a vegetative person.

Even, according to the Succession To the Throne Law, he became the best heir.

Liu Chuan saw the expression of Prince Etel Frederick and shook his head involuntarily.

It was clear that he could not have allowed Prince Etel Frederick to succeed. If the throne had really been put in his hands, the Germanic Empire would have been truly doomed!

For the sake of the empire, but also for himself, this throne, Liu Chuan must also fight to the end.

That evening, the Secretary of the Navy, Count Tirpitz, invited the Reich Chief of the General Staff, General Schlieffen, and the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Moltke Jr., for a meeting.

Lieutenant General Schlieffen and Lieutenant General Moltke Jr. gladly accepted the invitation.

The death of the Emperor and the privy councillor became vegetative, leaving the entire Germanic Empire full of turmoil and uncertainty. As the heads of the army, they naturally needed to strengthen their ties to ensure that the Germanic Empire survived the crisis smoothly.

However, General Schlieffen and Lieutenant General Moltke Jr. saw Liu Chuan in the office of Count Tirpitz. In an instant, they understood that Liu Chuan had an idea about the throne. It seems that the support of the Navy has also been obtained.

This made General Schlieffen and Lieutenant General Moltke Jr. frown involuntarily.

Generally speaking, the military should not be involved in political struggles, or even in the change of the throne. The army only needs to pledge allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor. Whoever can inherit the throne and sit firmly on the throne is the object of the army’s allegiance.

If the army takes the lead and has a tendency, will the change of the country’s throne not be affected by the army? In the long run, the state will not give a mess!

“Your Excellency, Your Excellency, Deputy Chief of Staff, please sit down. I implore His Excellency the Count to invite you both. In this situation, I am not suitable to meet you! Liu Chuan smiled.

“Your Royal Highness Prince August, if you yourself know this, why do you do it?” General Schlieffen asked bluntly.

Little Moltke didn’t say much, but his attitude was also very critical.

Moltke Jr. is now deputy chief of staff and is considered the best candidate to succeed General Schlieffen. Plus his uncle Moltke Sr. was the last chief of the general staff. This makes the little Moltke also have a very large influence in the army.

“Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, I have met you today not only for myself, but also for the Empire. I am sure you all know very well that the situation in which the Empire is now is already very bad. In the event of chaos at home, the Empire would be even more dangerous. And my two older brothers, whether they are the second brother or the third brother, are probably not capable of leading the empire to glory. I believe that if I inherit the throne, I will be able to bring the empire to glory. Even, we will be able to win in future wars! Liu Chuan said reluctantly.

The brow of General Schlieffen and Lieutenant General Moltke Jr. wrinkled even tighter.

“Your Royal Highness, the army should not be biased in political struggles, and we owe only our allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor. This is the best choice for the Empire! General Schlieffen said.

Lieutenant General Moltke Jr. nodded his head.

Obviously, they had politely rejected Liu Chuan’s request.

This is not a good thing for Liu Chuan!

At this time, Count Tirpitz spoke.

“General Schlieffen, General Moltke Jr., through conversations with His Royal Highness Prince August, and the promises made by Prince Auguste, the Navy considered His Royal Highness the best candidate for the throne. I believe that he will be able to lead the empire to victory. I hope your excellencies the two generals will think carefully about it! ”