Iron and Blood: A Triumph of the Will

"I won't jump to conclusions easily."

Joachim wiped his mouth with a tissue and said with a faint smile, "But I don't think he can get through..."

Joachim was also aware of the history of this period.

This People's Navy Division was established on November 1, 1918, with an initial membership of approximately six hundred people.

However, just two days later, the number of people swelled to 1500, and by the end of the month it had reached 3200.

They were the Social Democratic Party's direct subordinate force, responsible for protecting the Prime Minister's Office and a series of other important locations in the empire.

The second part was stationed behind the Berlin Palace and moved to the House of Representatives and the Prussian Upper House, while the third part controlled the Berlin train station.

This is why their mutiny was considered an open rebellion... simply because their position was too sensitive.

Moreover, the relationship between the General Staff and the Social Democratic Party is quite delicate.

Moreover, Joachim was deeply impressed by this incident.

It was because Groner used heavy weapons to deal with these leftists.

But what about the results?

The National Defense Forces suffered heavy casualties but achieved no results and were eventually forced to withdraw.

This is why the German Army was labeled as a disgrace.

The crowd that subsequently gathered was extremely dissatisfied with the German military's performance.

The Independent Social Democratic Party seized this opportunity to oust Abbott from office.

Subsequently, a break occurred between the Independent Social Democratic Party majority and the radical left, with the former demanding the preservation of the republic's system.

The latter, however, continued to advocate for extending the syndicalist revolution throughout Germany...

The political turmoil in Germany escalated until January 15th.

The incident was largely brought to a close after Rosa and Carl were killed by members of the Guards Lancer Infantry Division.

Therefore, considering the timeframe, Joachim must resolve the issues with Cilicia and Poz as quickly as possible within this period.

Only in this way could he free up his hands to deal with those guys in Berlin.

As for Albert, who has now freed up his hands, he will absolutely not allow him to rule over Silesia and Poz.

So he doesn't have much time left.

Fortunately, he has a firm grip on Lower Silesia, and the story of Pots is nearing its end.

Now only Upper Silesia remains. Joachim decided to wrap things up in Poz and then deliver a heavy blow to the Polish separatists and German leftists in Upper Silesia.

"Then let's wait and see, Your Highness."

"Sigh, we still have to gamble on something, otherwise it's no fun."

Joachim sighed softly, "How about I bet you a month's salary?"

"Can......"

"Then I'm guaranteed to win."

"Don't be so absolute, Your Highness."

Manstein retorted, "Maybe I'll be the one to win."

"I can see the future, but you can't."

Upon hearing this, Joachim pointed to his head: "This is a revelation given to me by God, and no one can take it away from me."

"Very well, Your Highness."

"Looks like I'll be spending my entire month's salary."

"It will definitely be exported."

"I'll use this money to treat you to a meal then."

"Really?" Manstein leaned over curiously, his eyes fixed on Ludwig.

"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you?"

Seeing Manstein's curious expression, Joachim could only chuckle: "Since we got together, what haven't I accomplished?"

"If you say you'll take Cilicia into your grasp, then you will."

"If they say the Poles want to split up, then the Poles will split up."

"That's true..."

Touching his chin, Manstein looked at Joachim with increasing curiosity.

Suddenly, he asked curiously, "Your Highness, you say you are a prophet, that you have received divine revelation... So guess what happened in Austria?"

"Austria?"

Joachim paused for a moment, carefully recalling the memories in his mind.

After only a moment's thought, an impossible idea popped into his mind.

That is the union of Germany and Austria...

In an instant, a gust of cold wind blew by, and he got goosebumps all over.

No matter how he thought about it, something just didn't seem right... It just seemed absurd.

Could it be that there's something wrong with my brain?

Wasn't the unification of Germany and Austria in 1938?

How did they merge in 1918?

"Your Highness, you didn't expect that, did you?"

A smug glint flashed in Manstein's eyes. Manstein now wielded considerable power under Joachim. He not only served as Joachim's secretary but also as his military advisor. In addition, he was responsible for security duties. Furthermore, Manstein helped Joachim sift through information, except for a few specific cases that Joachim had specifically requested, which he handled personally.

Everything else was handed over to Manstein to handle.

Of course, one reason is that Joachim is too busy; he can't possibly handle every single detail, otherwise he would be exhausted.

On the one hand, Joachim was not Frederick the Great, and did not have his spirit of working around the clock.

"I don't think I've received any news from Austria lately." Thinking hard, Joachim looked at Manstein: "Well, you're testing me with information that hasn't been reported to me."

"Didn't Your Highness say you received divine revelation?" Manstein smiled slightly. "I was just testing you."

"Do I need you to test me?" Joachim and Manstein had a good relationship, so he wasn't angry at all. Instead, he spoke with a touch of arrogance: "I am the supreme leader of this legion, and you are just a secretary... What makes you think you can test me?"

"Your Highness, please don't change the subject. Answer my question."

"What's the point of answering that question?"

"Aren't you omniscient and omnipotent? Answer me!"

"Okay, then I'll answer your question, alright?"

"Hey, that works!"

"......"

Joachim hesitated to speak when the idea of ​​a "German-Austrian union" came to mind.

In his memory, the unification of Germany and Austria took place in 1938.

"How could you not know?"

Seeing that Joachim had stopped talking again, Manstein continued to press on.

Who cares? Why think so much?

Even if Austria doesn't merge with Germany now, it will eventually merge with Germany.

Since that's the case, as long as I accomplish it in the future, it won't be considered a violation of the prophecy, right?

With that thought in mind, Joachim no longer hesitated and, in the calmest tone, uttered the words that shocked Manstein the most: "Could it be that Austria is seeking an annexation of Germany?"

Upon hearing this, Manstein's eyes gradually widened in shock, and finally he froze.

Has His Highness Joachim truly received divine revelation?