Chapter 283 Theresia Military Command Academy
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Heixingen.
In the early morning in Hechingen, on the hillside below Hohenzollern Castle, a large open space was temporarily cleared and 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 the students who died on the Franco-Prussian battlefield. Principal Ernst personally erected a monument and offered soil for the students who died in the war.
"Today is a sad day for us, because our outstanding students, your close comrades, were killed in the war. They sacrificed their lives on the road to German unification. The academy will not forget your contributions, and the Hohenzollern family will not forget. You are worthy of your honor as a soldier. Your courage..." Ernst delivered a eulogy and gave the best evaluation of these sacrificed students.
"Okay, let's go down the mountain! You have more important tasks to accomplish and there is still a long way to go!" 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 are you from?" Ernst asked.
"It's Hei Xingen, of course."
"I mean before I came 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 must remember that you are now a German and your ancestors came from the Far East."
"Yes, Principal, I will remember it." Heinrich replied in a strong voice.
Instead, Leopold asked curiously: "Where is Laiyang? You know Ernst."
"Well, I have heard of it. You also know that Hei Xinggen has business dealings in the Far East, so I have some knowledge of some cities in the Far East."
Leopold changed the subject and said, "Forget it, we are getting off topic. Let's summarize the results on the battlefield! Your students performed very well in this war, especially Heinrich, who commanded very well. Compared with the Prussian army, the Hechingen Brigade, which received professional education, performed very well."
"Well, that's for sure. People who have received military education are generally better than the average person. It's just that they received military education for a shorter period of time, otherwise they would perform better." Ernst agreed.
"So what are you going to do with them next?" Leopold asked curiously.
"Emperor Franz and I have applied for a group of students to be selected from this batch to study at the Theresia Military Command Academy in Austria."
"Theresa! That's the most important military command academy in Austria. It only recruits about 200 people every year. How many places did Emperor Franz give you?" Leopold asked curiously.
"Thirty, not a lot, but easier to get in than the Berlin Military Academy," said Ernst.
It was Constantine who used his connections to get the Berlin Military Academy to recruit two students from the Hechingen Military Academy. This time, Ernst himself asked Franz to agree to give the Hechingen Military Academy thirty places.
The Theresa Military Command College was founded on December 15, 1751. It is one of the oldest military academies in the world. It enrolls one hundred aristocratic students and one hundred ordinary students every year, so it was really generous of Franz to give Ernst more than thirty places.
Top military academies of the two countries, such as the Berlin Military Academy and the Theresia Military Command Academy, are related to the highest military secrets of Prussia and Austria and represent the direction of military command of the two countries, so it is really not easy to arrange students to enter.
"Thirty is not enough! Even the Austrians themselves don't get this treatment." Leopold despised Ernst severely.
"What's this? These thirty people are likely to be related to the future development direction of East Africa's military. They also mean Austria's influence on East Africa in the future. We just take what we need."
Leopold revealed: "Haha, if only it were that easy, but your identity as the son-in-law of the Habsburg family does come in handy."
Ernst ignored Leopold's ridicule and turned to Heinrich and said, "I am going to give you a place among these thirty people. When you go there, you must learn more and summarize the pros and cons of the military concepts of Prussia and Austria. In the future, I plan to establish a military academy in East Africa, and you are currently the candidate for the president."
"I, the principal, should choose Erich! His grades are better than mine!"
Ernst said, "Don't belittle yourself. Erich has been favored by General Moltke. He is likely to stay in Prussia or the German Empire in the future. He will have a good career in Prussia. As for you, will you feel wronged if you go to East Africa in the future?"
Heinrich shook his head and said, "Of course not. From the day I arrived in Hechingen, I have sworn to be forever loyal to the Hohenzollern family. Principal, I will do whatever you ask me to do without any complaints."
Leopold, who was standing by, praised after hearing this: "Very good, Heinrich. Just because of what you said, if you encounter any trouble in Europe in the future, you can come to me for help."
"Thank you, Your Highness Leopold!"
"We've been through life and death together, so it's a bit strange to say these things," Leopold responded.
At this time, Ernst said, "Leopold, I have to thank you for leading these children around the battlefield this time."
Leopold laughed and said, "Hahaha, I was planning to participate in this war, but I couldn't find the opportunity before. You have made my dream come true. The Black Xingen Brigade performed very well. It was very comfortable to command on the battlefield. I also commanded a remarkable battle in this war. After the Battle of David Wright, I am also a well-known general."
Ernst said, "You can't say that. Since you helped me, I have to show my appreciation. This favor is very important on the battlefield. I wonder if you are interested in colonies? I can help you get one for Sigmaringen."
Leopold was a little surprised: "Colonies! Africa?"
"Yes!" Ernst stood up and took out a map from the drawer behind him.
He spread the map on the table, pointed to the western part of Central Africa and said, "We can help you occupy this location in advance if you are interested."
Leopold shook his head and said, "Forget it! We in Sigmaringen are actually short of financial resources right now. Most of the family's funds have been invested in Romania. Even if you give me a colony for free, we are unable to develop it."
Ernst said: "That's a pity! But this promise is still valid. If you have this idea in the future, you can contact me directly."
(End of this chapter)
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