The Rise of the Empire

The situation in Ukraine is actually very complicated, because Ukraine is actually more like a historical term. Let’s not talk about the too long history. Let’s talk about things after the 19th century. The entire Eastern Ukraine has been controlled by Russia for many years and has been assimilated for hundreds of years. , there are Ukrainians, there are Russians, and there are Cossacks, the latter of which is more of a concept than a people, they are a mixed people, more like a tribe. The rule of Ukraine is still relatively solid. Although good and evil are mixed, it has been ruled like this for hundreds of years. Even if there was a major famine during the Soviet period, the entire Eastern Ukraine still leaned towards the Soviet Union during World War II. \u003c/p\u003eBut the situation in West Ukraine is different. It was originally ruled by the Poles. After the three families divided Poland, part of West Ukraine was merged into Austria-Hungary, and most of it was merged into Russia. Later generations will let you say that Ukraine can have the current territory, thanks to Russia's expansion, in fact, there is some truth, for example, Crimea was actually sent to Ukraine after World War II in the Khrushchev era... ... \u003c/p\u003eThe Ukrainian region in World War I was a hodgepodge of nations and ideas. After the collapse of Tsarist Russia, various trends of thought and various characters appeared on the stage, writing their own stories on the stage of Ukraine. There are Soviet Red Army, Ukrainian nationalists, anarchists, old aristocrats, and Poles! It is almost impossible to establish a government that is acceptable in all aspects, and there are very few people who are willing to accept the control of the Germans, so how to deal with those who oppose the control of Prince Ruprecht ? There are only two options, first, kill them! Second, let them change their minds!\u003c/p\u003e Well, now comes the question, which part of the people can the prince win over? \u003c/p\u003eAll those who want independence in Western Ukraine will be enemies of the prince! Unless when the Austro-Hungarian Empire collapses, they are willing to leave Hungary and stand on the side of Austria! Of course, this is very difficult, because in the Western Ukraine occupied by Hungary, these people are greatly influenced by Poland. After all, they were vassals of Poland before. And the Poles made a lot of trouble for independence during the First World War.... These people are determined to be attacked. So naturally ruled out. \u003c/p\u003eNationalists and anarchists in Russian Ukraine are also targeted! These people either want an independent country or they just don't want a government. They regard the left and right outsiders as their enemies, and there is no possibility of compromise, no matter whether they are bribed or confronted with swords, they will not make them yield! Some of them even started to fight the White Army with the Red Army, and then fought the Red Army again, capriciously, there is no possibility of bribery, and there is no basis for forming an interest. Therefore, these people are also directly passed. \u003c/p\u003e Then there are two types of people left, part of which is naturally the Red Army in history, and the other part is the White Army and the old Ukrainian nobles behind them! Needless to say, the former is the mortal enemy of Prince Ruprecht. Even if Germany wins, it will also be the mortal enemy of the prince in the second battle. That's right, it was World War II. In the prince's view, even after the signing of the Brest Treaty, the remaining Soviet Union is still too big. The territory, resources, and superstructure of this country can still make it a world-class power , and it is obviously inappropriate for a powerful country to have another powerful country next to it. \u003c/p\u003eAs the saying goes, one mountain cannot contain two tigers, unless one male and one female. Historically, the reason why the Weimar Republic had a so-called honeymoon period with the Soviet Union was that Germany lost! From the perspective of the Soviet Union, Germany was not a threat and had the technology the Soviet Union needed. From the perspective of Germany, the Soviet Union and Germany are isolated countries. Since everyone is a little friend who is ignored, let's hug together to keep warm.

\u003c/p\u003eBut this plane is different. If everything is according to history, then the result of the prince is to save his life in the first battle, but before the second war, he left Europe to become a rich man. So Su De exists in the honeymoon period, it has nothing to do with the prince. But if Germany won World War 1, it would be different! \u003c/p\u003eThe first thing to explain is that although the Soviet Union lost a lot of territory in the Treaty of Brest, both the Kaiser and the prince knew that it was impossible for Germany to directly rule such a large area! Regions like Ukraine must support a government after the war. If Germany does this, it will eventually turn against the Soviet Union. The reason is very simple. Let alone the humiliation brought by the Brest Treaty to the Soviet Union. This kind of country that earns less is considered a loss, can they swallow this breath? \u003c/p\u003eIt is unrealistic to completely smash Russia in World War I, and it is impossible to solve the Soviet Communist Party in World War I. The same people, the same equipment, but fighting under the leadership of different people, the combat effectiveness is not at all identical! What's more, the Germans themselves have made a mess, so how can they care about other things? Even though the Soviet Union lost a lot of territory and population, they are still a powerful country! Will still be hostile to Germany! Even after Germany invested its troops on the Western Front, the Communist Party of the Soviet Union is likely to take some actions! \u003c/p\u003eSince the CPSU will become an enemy, the only ones who can cooperate are the old Russian nobles! They at least know how to choose, and they understand a truth very well, the Germans only want money and food, and if they do well, they will support you, but the Soviet Communist Party is terrible! The gap between them is that a person with a brain knows how to choose! \u003c/p\u003eBut it should be noted that these old nobles also need to be screened and selected. In addition to their tendencies and talents, another very important issue is that they must have a certain reputation among the people! To put it bluntly, don’t exploit too much. Not only can some heinous criminals not become partners, they even have to be used as scapegoats to get rid of them. Otherwise, how to win the hearts of the people? Why was the Soviet Red Army so powerful in the beginning? It is because they do represent the interests of the vast majority of people, at least giving them a hope! \u003c/p\u003eIn other words, the prince needs a Ukrainian regime composed of enlightened capitalists and nobles as a partner. The prince does not intend to completely turn Ukraine into a vassal. A good cooperation model, Ukraine is Germany's big granary, and Germany provides Ukraine with industrial products and security guarantees. There are only two neighboring countries of Ukraine, one Germany and one Russia, they will know how to do it. \u003c/p\u003eAnd a few years ago, Ruprecht had already started contacting the enlightened nobles and some Cossack leaders in Ukraine, and what he was doing now was just doing business. Others are still a little early! \u003c/p\u003eThe second one is here~~~! Ask for a subscription\u003c/a\u003e~~~! \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e