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The result of the Eastern Prussian battle made the European collective silent.This result was too unacceptable, and no one thought that Prussia had come back.

Many experts of the guns also made a heady analysis, believing that East Prussia had fallen behind and that the Prussians were tempting the enemy to go deeper.

Stepping on the shoulders of the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia became famous in one battle.Even coach Mao Qi became famous overnight and became one of the most powerful generals in the contemporary era.

Mao Qi, as a party, did not dare to do this.He can swear to God that he never gave up East Prussia.

Really thought it would be enough to recapture the East Prussia region?Just look at how many people are left in the area to see how serious the problem is.

After recovering the East Prussia region, the statistics show that the population is actually less than 80,000.If you know that more than one million people came before the war, even if there are still tens of thousands of people in the army, they will add up to hundreds of thousands.

The remaining 8-9 million people were reimbursed in this war.Whether they died in war or went to a colony in Austria, these populations were lost to the Kingdom of Prussia.

Is it true that the Kingdom of Prussia dare to ask Austria for its success?It is estimated that the Government of Vienna is still thinking whether to come and ask for Silesia.

Sent to the door at this time, isn't it asking for trouble?

The Berlin government did not want to throw out the Silesia region. Austria ’s support for the Russians in the war has violated the original agreement.

But the powers, everyone knows-the skin is usually thicker.Unless the Kingdom of Prussia produces evidence, the Vienna government will never admit to supporting the Russians.

As for why there are so many Austrian mechanical equipment in the Russian army?

Russian and Austrian equipment come out from the same source, this is the news that the whole world knows.The appearance of the arcane equipment is normal, and the absence is the problem.

These are all produced by the Russians themselves, but the Russian Empire is a continental hegemon. How can it not be able to get even weapons and equipment?

The appearance of Austrian companies on strategic materials is even more unworthy of mention.They are all faked by the Russians, of course the cottage goods are the same.

If you do n’t believe it, you can go to the Russian Empire to check. The tsarist government is still very good at speaking.

Is there evidence?It ’s better not to take it out. It ’s unsightly when you open the lid. It ’s better to keep silent together.

The original agreement did not fall on the paper, it was all a verbal promise. Is n’t it good to do nothing?

Then, the soldiers from East Prussia did not agree.

Their family members have been lost, and now no one lives, no dead.Whether it was smashed by the Russians, or ran away by someone, there must be a clear answer?

With the news that East Prussia was actively given up, everyone could not bear it anymore.Then the mutiny happened, and tens of thousands of troops demanded an explanation from the Berlin government.

The chief commander, Mao Qi, has become a sinner in the eyes of many people.If it were not for the military ’s top leaders to know that the loss of East Prussia was just an accident, William I was prepared to make Mao Qi a scapegoat.

It must not be done so now, it will make people cold.

Of course, this suspicion cannot be eliminated until the matter is unclear.Black pot still fell on the coach Mao Qi, but the responsibility will not be pursued.

William I was a wise man. He crossed the river to dismantle the bridge, undressed and killed the donkey. Then he had to cross the river and finish the noodles before he could start.

The conclusion of the Russian-Russian war is only temporary. It is nothing more than the coming of winter. The battle is waiting for them in the coming year. At this time, the military can't afford to offend.

Moreover, if such an obvious challenge, if William I can't see it, how can he be king?

The Berlin government made the first explanation to ensure that it did not deliberately abandon the East Prussia region, and also announced a strategic plan for the defense of the East Prussia region.

The general who was responsible for guarding the coastal area assumed all responsibility for the loss of East Prussia and was sent to the military court.

Then, the news that people in East Prussia went to the Austrian colony to seek refuge was announced, and people from religious circles were also invited to testify that most people were still alive.

William I made a promise that when the war was over, the government would fund them to take them back from overseas.

Aristocratic officers are also doing ideological work for the soldiers: It is now the war period, and the East Prussia region may be reduced to the battlefield at any time. For the safety of the people, let them take refuge overseas first.

This mutiny came fast and went faster. While appeasing the army's heart, it did not forget to draw hatred to the Russians.

Many people in religious circles and people who have not evacuated are witnesses. It is entirely because the Russians perverted their behaviors. Everyone could not survive, so they went to seek refuge overseas.

William I was very tired. He appeased the soldiers and appeased the nobility.The Junker nobles in East Prussia also suffered heavy losses, which was sacrificed for the country, and must be compensated after the war.

This is not over. The war is about to die. Behind the glorious results, a large number of Prussian soldiers have fallen forever.

In the Royal Palace of Berlin, watching the increasing number of deaths, William I's heart was bleeding.

That's right, the East Prussia battle was a great victory for them. Not only did they recapture the East Prussia region, occupy the Lithuanian region, but also drove the Russian troops attacking Poland back, and even occupied part of the Belarusian region.

Of course, this is not that the Prussian army is really so powerful that it can defeat the Russians in autumn.

In fact, these sites were ceded by the Russians themselves.There is a good saying: How many sites can be occupied on the battlefield depends on how much the enemy is willing to give up.

The main force of the Russian army was severely damaged, and the army's heart was defeated all the way. The Prussian army naturally followed the receiving site.

If you really hit it all the way, how could you break into two or three hundred kilometers in half a month?This is not the era of blitzkrieg, marching on two legs to fight, can't get up quickly.

The results are brilliant, and the damage is terrifying.Behind the victory, the Prussian army also paid a painful price. The total loss of the Prussian army in the entire East Prussian battle was as high as 142,000.

Among them, 74,000 were killed in war, 38,000 were disabled due to injuries, 3,216 died from illness and accidents, and 27,000 wounded people needed long-term cultivation.

This is not all. From the outbreak of the war to the present, the total military strength lost by the general army has exceeded 280,000.

In addition to military losses, civilian losses are even greater. The Russian navy ’s attacks on coastal areas also caused them considerable casualties.If counted as being robbed by Austria while taking advantage of the fire, the total number is approaching one million.

Of course, including the newly occupied area, the total population has increased.However, these newly-increased people do not agree with the Kingdom of Prussia.

But William I was confident that there would be no harm without comparison.With the czar government as a reference, he believed that the people would make the right choice.

As long as they have assimilated for more than a decade or two, these new people are the cornerstone of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the ancestors have set an example in this regard.

The most critical issue now is to expand the results and end the war. The Kingdom of Prussia is too small and must be expanded.

Now that the Russians have been offended, it doesn't matter if the offenses are deeper.Digging as many pieces of meat from the Russians as possible to expand the Kingdom of Prussia is the best choice.

As long as it is strong enough, even if the Russians want to retaliate, it does not matter.The Kingdom of Prussia never feared war, even when facing the Russians.

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"Your Majesty, winter has already arrived and it is not possible to continue the war now. I suggest to give up the Lithuanian region first and withdraw the troops to the East Prussia region to defend.

The words of Prime Minister Frank interrupted William I's imagination and brought him back to reality.

"Why? You should know what it means to give up Lithuania in politics?"

Militaryly, defending the East Prussia region is of course the best choice, and you can directly use the domestic railway to transport materials.

The defense of Lithuania is different. The supply line has directly increased by more than 200 kilometers, and there is no railway to connect the country. The logistics pressure will increase greatly.

But politically, the occupation of the Lithuanian region marks the Kingdom of Prussia prevailing in this war.Not only can motivate the morale of the army, but also allow the gold masters behind to increase their investment.

According to William I, winter in Lithuania is not too cold, and the Prussian army can afford it.There are also rivers in the territory that can reduce the logistical pressure, and it is not a problem to hold Lithuania.

Prime Minister Frank said cautiously: "We have to consider the aftermath of the war now. It is better to negotiate with the Russians and keep our victory.

If we occupy Lithuania, the Tsarist government will not negotiate with us.Even for the sake of face, they will not cease the war at this time."

This is not just about face, but also about the personal prestige of Alexander II.He lost the war and took it to the negotiating table, which he could not tolerate.

If you really lose, there is no chance to overturn, then it does not matter what prestige, do not want to admit counsel, or admit counsel.

But the Russians did not really lose the war, just lost a battle.

Prime Minister Frank apparently did not want to die with the Russians, intending to take advantage of this opportunity to close as soon as possible.The annexation of the Russian territory has never been within the scope of his plan.

William I replied with a bitter smile: "Prime Minister, the battle has reached this point. If there is not enough income, what can we give to the country?

Moreover, British aid is not easy to get.The London government supports our annexation of the Baltic Sea region, not just support.

If it can't be done, then there is no British support in the back, how should we go in the future?

Since the military started this war, we are just a pawn, not a flag bearer.Chess pieces cannot lose value or they will become abandoned pieces."

It was not what William I wanted to die with the Russians.The reality tells him that he must die with the Russians.

The victory of the East Prussian battle strengthened the determination of the main battle groups, and the radicalist groups increased their strength sharply. They wanted to take advantage of the war.

A kingdom of Denmark is simply unable to satisfy their appetite.Moreover, the Kingdom of Prussia did not dare to annex the entire Kingdom of Denmark, and at most cut a piece of land.

Now that the war is in progress, the Kingdom of Prussia has been heavily in debt, and the gold owners will not let them stop.

Now it is not just the British who need them and the Russians to die, the French and Austrians also need them to continue to weaken the Russians.If this is not possible, then the Kingdom of Prussia has no value in existence.

Prime Minister Frank was unaware that it was because he was an anti-war faction from the beginning, and countries did not contact him.

After the outbreak of the war, the military dominated, the government was only fighting, his prime minister was marginalized.

He was not ousted from power because it was because William I did not want to watch the military dominance. Even if Frank stayed in position, he was not willing to hand over the position of prime minister to the military.

Hearing this news, Prime Minister Frank was ashamed and left the palace unwillingly.