Chapter 283 Theresia Military Command Academy
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Heixingen.
In Hechingen in the early morning, halfway up the mountain below Hohenzollern Castle, a large open space has been temporarily cleared, surrounded by green trees.
"put!"
"Bang...bang...bang"
"salute!"
All the teachers and students of the Hechingen Military Academy and Leopold held a memorial ceremony for these cadets who died on the Franco-Prussian battlefield. 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 died on the road to the reunification of Germany. The college will not forget your contribution, Hohen. The Sauron family will never forget that you are worthy of your honor as a soldier and your courage..." Ernst delivered a eulogy and made the best evaluation of these fallen 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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Hohenzollern Castle.
Ernst, Leopold, and Heinrich were sitting in the living room.
"Heinrich, where is your family from?" Ernst asked.
"Heisingen, of course."
"I'm talking about before coming to Europe."
"That should be Laiyang County."
"Well, it's the county below Yantai! You still remember where you came from, that's good, but in the future you have to remember that you are a German now, and your ancestors come from the Far East."
"Yes, principal, I will remember it clearly." Heinrich replied forcefully.
Instead, Leopold asked curiously: "Where is Laiyang? You know Ernst."
"Well, I have heard about it. You also know that Hechingen has business dealings in the Far East, so I have some knowledge of some cities in the Far East."
Leopold's voice changed: "Forget it, let's go too far, let's summarize the results on the battlefield! In this war, your students performed very well, especially Heinrich, who commanded very well. Compared with the Prussian army, the professionally educated Hechingen Brigade performed very well."
"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 from this group to study at the Theresia Military Command Academy in Austria."
"Theresia! That is the most important military command school in Austria. It 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 easier to get into 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 Franz Ken gave Ernst There are more than thirty places, which is really 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. Therefore, it is not easy to arrange students to enter. .
"Thirty is still too few! Even Austria's own people don't have this kind of treatment." Leopold despised Ernst.
"What's 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."
Leopold revealed: "Haha, if only it were so easy, but your status as the son-in-law of the Habsburg family is indeed easy."
Ernst ignored Leopold's teasing, but turned to Heinrich and said: "Among these thirty people, I am going to give you a place. If you go over, you must study more and summarize the military affairs of Prussia and Austria." The pros and cons of the concept, in the future I plan to establish a military academy in East Africa, and the current candidate for president is you."
"I, the principal, should choose Erich! His grades are better than mine!"
Ernst said: "There is no need to belittle yourself. Erich has been spotted by General Moltke. He is very likely to stay in Prussia or the German Empire in the future and develop well in Prussia. But you, will you go to East Africa in the future?" Do you feel aggrieved?"
Heinrich shook his head and said: "Of course not. From the day I arrived in Hechingen, I have sworn allegiance to the Hohenzollern family forever. I will do whatever you ask me to do, principal. No matter what. Complain.”
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 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, and the Hechingen Brigade performed very well. On the battlefield It’s very comfortable to command, and I can be considered to have commanded a remarkable battle in this war, and after the Battle of David Wright, I can be considered 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: "Colony! Africa?"
"Yes!" Ernst stood up and took out a map from the drawer behind him.
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 shook his head and said: "Forget it then! 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 remains valid. If you have this idea in the future, you can contact me directly."