While Seeckt and The Prince William were still immersed in the beautiful dream of a dynastic restoration, the next morning brought a shocking revelation. President Hindenburg published an article in the government's official newspaper, The Voice of Berlin, denouncing the numerous crimes of royal dictatorship. He placed the blame for Germany's defeat in the Great War squarely on Wilhelm II, claiming that his flight abroad was a collusion with foreign powers.
At the same time, the Berlin Police Department began to arrest Royalists in the city on various charges. Many people were rudely awakened from their sleep as the police kicked open doors, roughly pulled them out of bed, and shoved them into police cars. At this moment, the prisons in Berlin were overcrowded, and many feudal remnants were reunited here.
Subsequently, at the Congress meeting that followed, the major political parties led by the Social Democratic Party initiated an impeachment against General Siket, demanding that Seeckt immediately step down from his position as Commander-in-Chief of the General Staff of the Army.
Congress The Royalists in Congress were already few in number due to today's persecution, and with President Hindenburg's proclamation, they dare not make a sound. The National Socialist Party from the Northern School, closely related to Seeckt, also does not want to be labeled as Royalist for opposing this proposal. Representing the National Socialist Party at Congress today is Stresemann, who was appointed as the vice chairman of the National Socialist Party a few months ago. He remained silent on the impeachment proposal against General Siket.
Since the two largest opposing forces have been dismantled, the remaining parties naturally voted in favor. Apart from the Social Democratic Party, the other major parties in Congress, such as the German National People's Party, the German Central Party, and the Communist Party of Germany, all voted in favor. Although the Chairman of the Communist Party, Ernst Thälmann, received instructions from Moscow yesterday, he did not oppose the impeachment of Seeckt.
Therefore, based on the principles of opposing imperialism and feudalism, the Communist Party voted in favor. However, Thälmann was quite puzzled by Strasser's absence from the scene. According to rumors, Strasser should have had a close relationship with General Siket, almost like that of an illegitimate son. How could he disappear at such a critical moment?
Finally, Congress tallied the votes and passed the impeachment motion against General Siket with 500 in favor, 0 against, and 98 abstentions. The motion was swiftly delivered to the presidential palace for signing by President Hindenburg. The government immediately announced this result to the entire nation via broadcast.
"Did you hear that? General Siket, do you have anything else to say now?" Ludendorff smugly turned off the radio. At the moment when the Congress results came out, Ludendorff, who had just received a telegram, immediately led the presidential palace guards to surround the General Staff of the Army.
The guards at the door originally wanted to resist, but when faced with General Ludendorff's demand to surrender and hand over the defense immediately, these soldiers weighed their options and ultimately decided to follow the instructions of this renowned general.
Ludendorff effortlessly took control of the entire General Staff of the Army, including various generals who were driven by the fierce presidential guards to Seeckt's office.
"I'm not surprised at all that you betrayed the emperor, Ludendorff. I know what kind of person you are,"
Seeckt knew he was finished, but he still couldn't understand. "But I don't understand why Hindenburg would betray the Emperor. He has received so much from the House of Hohenzollern; doesn't he know how to be grateful?"
"That's where your narrow-mindedness lies. With Hindenburg's status, he absolutely cannot tolerate an emperor riding on his back. He is essentially the Emperor of Germany now, and a country cannot have two emperors."
Ludendorff lit a cigar and began to smoke leisurely. "You might as well hand over your power, General Siket. No one can save you now. I'm going to the First Division's base to mobilize the troops; Strasser won't be able to escape."
As for The Prince William, Hindenburg should let him escape from Germany.
Are you very regretful, Seeckt? If you didn't act recklessly, you could have stayed in this position until the end of your term."
Facing Ludendorff's sarcasm, Seeckt remained solemn.
"For me, there is no other day, and in my heart, there is only one sun, Your Majesty!"
Ludendorff His expression froze, as if he had heard something funny. He shook his head and said, "Since you are so stubborn, reflect on it here. I won't accompany you in conversation."
Ludendorff turned to his confidant and ordered, " Rundstedt, make sure to keep an eye on them. Not a single person should escape before I return."
"Yes, General."
Rundstedt immediately saluted and watched as Ludendorff walked away, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
Berlin
Falkenhausen Hall
At this moment, the eighth national representative conference of the Nazi Party is being held here, with key figures from Nazi Party Northern School and The Southern School gathered, including Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler.
"Where is Strasser? Is he too afraid to come because he can't hear the wind?" Looking at the two conspicuous empty seats in the Berlin section, Hitler mocked. He no longer felt the need to disguise himself; today, his greatest enemy within the party was about to face complete defeat, and he was overjoyed by it.
"To deal with you, does it require the presence of the head of state."
Baron Dezhi retorted, "The current Nationalist Party, National Socialist Party, and The German People's Party have actually already merged, it's just that the name hasn't been changed."
However, at this moment, Baron Dezhi was indeed feeling uneasy.
Although instructions had been received earlier that Strasser and Goebbels would not attend the meeting, Baron Dezhi was still unaware of their whereabouts. The news from Congress this morning made him feel somewhat uneasy. "In that case, let's start today's meeting right away."
In Hitler's view, Baron Dezhi's reaction was merely a show of defiance before death. He cleared his throat, and his words instantly ignited a frenzy in the hall. "I demand the expulsion of Gregor Strasser, the leader of the Nazi Party in the Berlin region, and his supporters from the party."
"You counter-revolutionary, don't even think about realizing your conspiracy!"
"You sell your ass to the merchants, you should be hanged immediately."
"Xi Duga, how dare you be a leader with just one ball, hurry up and get off the stage!"
Before Hitler could finish his speech, the Northern School began to mock and attack him with all their might. The members of the Northern School present here were all die-hard supporters of Strasser, and the same went for the Southern School. The curses quickly drowned out the entire hall, and during this time, Hitler attempted several times to stop the arguing parties, but he was unsuccessful each time.
Fortunately, at this moment, Colonel Rom, who was responsible for maintaining the security and order of the hall, walked in. He pulled out the gun at his waist and fired a shot into the sky, instantly quieting the hall.
"Everyone quiet down, this chattering is unbecoming," Rom said disapprovingly.
Hitler looked at Rom with grateful eyes. It was indeed worth the great cost to win over Rom.
At that moment, Baron Dezhi stepped forward and said, "Since Mr. Adolf believes that Strasser is a traitor to the Nazi Party, while we do not share that view, why don't we have a good debate about it? What do you think?"
"Naturally, this issue should be debated. We have never been afraid of debate because the truth becomes clearer the more we discuss it."
Hitler has this intention, he has long harbored the idea of conquering the Northern School.
If he successfully absorbs the power of the Northern School, the Nazi Party led by himself will immediately become a force to be reckoned with in the Congress.
"So, let's have a good discussion about what National Socialism is and how to build National Socialism."
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