Chapter 283 Theresia Military Command College
Although the Sultanate of Zanzibar only abolished the slave trade on the surface, it can be regarded as an improvement at the legal level.
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Heixingen.
Hechingen in the early morning, halfway up the mountain below Hohenzollern Castle, a large open space has been temporarily cleared here, surrounded by green trees.
"Let it go!"
"Bang...bang...bang"
"Salute!"
All the teachers and students of the Hechingen Military Academy and Leopold sacrificed for these Students on the battlefield of French popularization held a memorial ceremony. Principal Ernst personally erected a monument and dedicated soil to the fallen cadets.
“Today is a sad day for us, because our outstanding students, your close comrades-in-arms, were killed by the war. They sacrificed their lives on the road to the reunification of Germany. The college will not forget it. Your contribution will not be forgotten by the Hohenzollern family. You are worthy of your honor as a soldier and your courage..." Ernst delivered a eulogy and made the best evaluation of these sacrificed students. .
"Okay, let's go down the mountain! You have more important tasks to do, and the days are still long!" Ernst said after the memorial ceremony.
“Yes, Principal!”
“By the way, Heinrich stays.”
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Hohenzollernburg.
Ernst, Leopold, and Heinrich were sitting in the living room.
"Heinrich, where is your family from?" Ernst asked.
“Of course it’s Hechingen.”
“I’m talking about before coming to Europe.”
“That should be Laiyang County.”
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"Well, it's the county below Yantai! You still remember where you came from. That's good. But in the future, you must remember that you are a German and your ancestors come from the Far East."
"Yes, principal, I will Remember it clearly." Heinrich replied forcefully.
On the contrary, Leopold asked curiously: "Where is Laiyang? You know Ernst."
"Well, I have heard about it, and you also know that Hechingen is in the Far East. I have business dealings, so I have some knowledge of some cities in the Far East."
Leopold changed his voice: "Forget it, let's summarize the results on the battlefield this time! In the war, your students performed very well, especially Heinrich, who commanded very well. Compared with the Prussian army, the Hechingen Brigade performed very well with professional education.”
"Well, this is certain. People who have received military education are generally better than the average person. That is to say, the time they received military education is shorter, otherwise they will perform better." Ernst agreed.
"Then what are you going to do with them next?" Leopold asked curiously.
"Emperor Franz and I applied to select a group of students to study at the Theresia Military Command Academy in Austria." "Theresia! That's Austria. The most important military command academy only recruits about two hundred people every year. How many places did Emperor Franz give you?" Leopold asked curiously.
“Thirty is not a lot, but it is better than the Berlin Military Academy.” Ernst said.
In the beginning, Constantin only allowed the Berlin Military Academy to recruit two students from the Hechingen Military Academy because of his connections. This time Ernst himself asked Franz to agree to give thirty people to the Hechingen Military Academy.
The Theresa Military Command Academy was founded on December 15, 1751. It is one of the oldest military academies in the world. It enrolls one hundred noble students and one hundred ordinary students every year, so Fran Ziken gave Ernst more than thirty places, which was indeed very kind.
The top military academies of the two countries, such as the Berlin Military Academy and the Theresa Military Command Academy, are related to the highest military secrets of Prussia and Austria, and represent the direction of the military command of the two countries, so I think It is indeed not easy to arrange students to enter.
“Thirty is still too few! Even Austria’s own people don’t have this treatment.” Leopold despised Ernst.
"What is this? These thirty people are likely to be related to the future military development direction of East Africa, and also mean Austria's influence on East Africa in the future. Everyone gets what they need."
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Leopold revealed: "Haha, if only it were so easy, but your status as the son-in-law of the Habsburg family is really easy."
Ernst ignored Leopold's words He was joking, but turned to Heinrich and said: "Among these thirty people, I am sure I will give you a place. If you go, you should study more and summarize the pros and cons of the Prussian and Austrian military concepts. In the future, I plan to establish a military academy in East Africa, and the current candidate for the principal is you."
"I, the principal, should choose Erich! His His grades are better than mine!"
Ernst said: "There is no need to underestimate yourself, Erich has been favored by General Moltke, and he is likely to stay in Prussia or the German Empire in the future. The development is not bad, but you, will you go to East Africa in the future? Feel aggrieved?”
Heinrich shook his head and said: “Of course not. From the day I arrived in Hechingen, I have sworn my allegiance to the Hohenzollern family forever. Principal, you asked me to Whatever you do, I will do it without any complaints.”
After hearing this, Leopold on the side exclaimed: "Very good, Heinrich, just to tell you this, if you encounter any trouble in Europe in the future, you can come to me to solve it."
"Thank you, Your Highness Leopold!"
"We have been through life and death together, so it would be ridiculous to say these words." Leopold responded.
At this time Ernst said: "Leopold, I would like to thank you very much this time for leading these children to walk around the battlefield."
Leopold He laughed and said: "Hahaha, I originally planned to participate in this war. I couldn't find the opportunity before. You have fulfilled one of my dreams. Moreover, the Heichingen Brigade performed very well and was very comfortable to command on the battlefield. , I can be regarded as commanding a remarkable battle in this war, and after the Battle of David Wright, I can be regarded as a well-known general.”
Ernst said: "You can't say that. Since you helped me, I have to express my gratitude. This favor is very big on the battlefield. I wonder if you are not interested in colonialism? I can help you with this." Get a piece from Gemalingen."
Leopold was a little surprised: "Colonial! Africa?"
"Yes!" Ernst stood up and took out one from the drawer behind him. Map comes.
He spread the map on the table, pointed at the western part of Central Africa and said: "We can help you complete the occupation of this location in advance, if you are interested."
Leopold He shook his head and said, "Forget it! We in Sigmaringen actually don't have enough financial resources now. Most of the family's funds have been invested in Romania. Even if you give me a colony for free, we won't be able to develop it."
Ernst said: "That's a pity! But this promise has always been effective. If you have this idea in the future, you can contact me directly."
(End of Chapter)