Chapter 121 Conspiracy (3)
The war exhausted Germany's huge wealth. Since 1916, in order to cope with the huge amount of funds needed for the war, Ludendolf and Hindenburg strengthened the cruel exploitation of the domestic people and adopted the method of military rule to force the people to work hard for the war. In 1917, the "Russian Revolution" cooperated with Ludendolf and Lenin was not successful, but it gave spiritual support to the left-wing parties in other European belligerent countries. By 1918, the German people were in dire straits, and the Ludendolf government also clearly felt that the "revolution" was getting closer and closer.
In order to prevent the outbreak of the revolution, on August 30, 1918, the German emperor announced the implementation of a parliamentary government and agreed to reform the three-level electoral system in Prussia. On September 4, a parliamentary democratic government was established. The liberal Prince Baden, Max, was appointed as the prime minister of the empire and invited Schederman, the Social Democratic Party, to participate in the government.
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Russia has a long and severe winter, a short and cool summer, and a very short spring and autumn season. After September, the weather became colder. Anna, who was idle all day, patiently waited for the news of the emperor's death. In order to ensure everything went smoothly, more and more rapid response soldiers were transferred to monitor other members of the royal family, including her uncle Mikhail and her mother who had been under house arrest for four years. In order to ensure her status, even if she was a close relative, Anna would show no mercy.
On September 21, there were more than ten days left before the emperor's death. Alexey suddenly issued an order requiring all royal relatives to attend the meeting and announced important matters.
After receiving the oral order, all the royal relatives living in the Kremlin were cheered up: Alexei was weak and was an open secret among the nobles. Recently, there were rumors that the emperor was sick and bedridden... Anna prepared everything calmly and waited for the next day.
In any era and in any country, the truth that "the gun comes out of power" is applicable everywhere.
Anna is very confident. Since her father Nicholas II passed away, the supreme command of millions of Russian troops was nominally Alexei, but in fact it is under the control of himself, his uncle Mikhail and Grand Duke Nicholas. Grand Duke Nicholas, who was commanding the Russian Army, was the uncle Nicholas II's uncle. In terms of seniority, Anna had to call him "grandfather". However, this old man was useless. The military power in his hands has been gradually disintegrated since 1914, and he himself was old and sick. If he had any ideas about the throne, Anna was sure that he could make up his mind and make this immortal.
As for Grand Duke Mikhail, the regent of the empire, he has been doing his duty and cooperating with Anna's actions after the death of Nicholas II, including rectifying the nobles and destroying the Bolsheviks. Until now, Anna's respect for her uncle has exceeded her vigilance and suspicion of him. The supreme Russian emperor, this title is full of infinite temptation, "If Mikhail is determined to be the emperor, should she kill herself?" Over the past four years, especially in recent months, Anna has been thinking about this issue.
Maybe a civil war will break out!!! Young officers represented by Tukhachevsky, Budonni and Kolchak are loyal to themselves, while the old Russian officers are loyal to Alexey and Mikhail. In terms of military strength, Anna is at a disadvantage.
"No matter what! At worst, I can win the death. If I fail, I will run to Siberia and become a local emperor, hehe..." Anna made the worst plan.
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On September 12, early in the morning, Anna finished washing up and dressed up her dress - a gorgeous officer's dress. Due to the war's needs, the "Women's Battalion", this women's armed organization was officially established two years ago. Therefore, in Russia, female soldiers and female officers are not uncommon. However, war has always been a stage for men, and the "Women's Battalion" has assumed more of the responsibilities of logistics support and second-line patrol troops. In addition, the "Women's Battalion" greatly stimulated the morale of the Russian army. The occasional male and female soldiers' friendship activities, as well as the deeds of a few elite female soldiers participating in the war, stimulated the male soldiers' adrenal hormones: the combat became more brave and the deserters were reduced.
Since she woke up that day, Anna's eyelids have been leaping: It seems that something big will happen!? I looked in the mirror, and looked in the military uniform in a suit and a long skirt on her lower body, revealing delicate and beautiful red boots. Anna's long hair was slightly curled, and after Abiya's care, it was softly spread on her shoulders and drooped to her waist. Over the past few years, Anna has developed very well. Through the mirror, even Anna couldn't help pinching her peach-like face. However, when she saw her tall and beautiful breasts, Anna frowned: She had always missed the feeling of being a man, so she found someone to make small props with rubber and went to the basement from time to time to vent.
"By the way! For Sophie and Abiya, I must succeed! "Close your fists tightly, Anna told Abiya, "Let's go, don't let my dear brother wait for a long time."
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Inside the Kremlin palace walls, there are lush trees, lush flowers and plants, towering churches and majestic temples. Teams of guards walk on various roads with serious expressions. Georkiev Hall is the most luxurious hall in the Great Kremlin, and is a masterpiece of architectural work by craftsmen. The hall is oval, with 6 two-golden chandeliers hanging on the dome. Each chandelier weighs 1,300 kilograms. The dome and surrounding walls are painted with giant murals of various battles that won the victory in the 15th to 19th centuries. There are 18 cylinders on the front of the hall, and the tops of the columns are all made of statues symbolizing victory.
When Anna's carriage slowly reached the gate of Georgiev's hall, the hall was full of people. Alexey sat impatiently in the chair of the long table. Lova sat beside him, and Captain Beria stood loyally behind the two. On both sides of the long table were Grand Duke Mikhail, Grand Duke Nicholas, three princesses Olga, Tatyana and Maria. Alexandra, with a haggard face, sat in the most inconspicuous corner with the help of the two maids, and some other nobles with lower status stood sparsely everywhere in the hall.........
Anna came late, she glanced at the audience expressionlessly, then sat next to Mikhail, and gave the other party a smile.
Seeing that everyone was coming, Alexei couldn't wait to hold Larova's hand and whispered, "Sister Luova, say what do you have to say, Sister Aganya is still waiting for me. We made an appointment to go hunting in the afternoon......"
"Your Majesty, I understand..." Luova comforted her little husband, then faced everyone and said in a loud and nice voice, "Sir, ladies, considering that Your Majesty is in good health, in order to reduce Your Majesty's government burden, I suggest that Count Kapochka serve as the regent and assist Your Majesty until he becomes an adult." After saying that, Luova looked at Alexei deeply.
Alexey was a little confused, but out of trust and attachment to Lova, he nodded quickly and said weakly, "Yes, I agree with the queen's suggestion... Well, do you have any other opinions?"
Chapter completed!