The Rise of the Empire

"I TM now know what it means to lose one's work... What is a half-ninety one who travels a hundred miles... What is to lift a rock and hit one's own foot..." Lu When Precht came out, his mood can be described as grief!

　　What is the purpose of Ruprecht running to Berlin as soon as he disembarked, regardless of the chariots and horses? Isn’t it just to get the endorsement of the German navy? Let alone the losses caused by the half-stretched battleship, even if it can be sold in the end, Ruprecht's heartache is caused by the loss of interest on the capital!

　　 It stands to reason that Ruprecht can simply not do this business if he is conservative. Anyway, the shipyard will not be short of orders in the short term, and there will be no economic problems. But Ruprecht knew that he had a reason to make this order! It's not just economic, but many aspects!

　　 Ruprecht did not ask whether the construction task of the Brandenburg-class battleship would fall to the Brom-Fuchs shipyard! Because he knows, this must be impossible! To be honest, this design was taken out by Fuerkeng Shipyard, so people should take at least one. How many large shipyards in Germany? How difficult is it to grab an order for a ship? Last time in the second phase, the Brom-Forth Shipyard had already received an order for two domestic warships and a bunch of overseas orders, so this time, its own shipyard could not get this order at all!

　　In the future, the tonnage of battleships and cruisers of the German Navy will be at least 13,000 tons! And now the largest battleship built by Brom-Forth Shipyard is only 7,500 tons! This warship with a tonnage that is 80% larger is not easy to handle! So the shipyard needs a process of adaptation, and in the absence of domestic orders, it can only join forces with the Russians. Therefore, this order is not only because of the money issue, but also in response to the upcoming naval construction! The training team accumulates experience.

　　 Another reason is that the guns were imported from the Russians. Americans have had their industrial volume, but the quality is still poor, so let alone the French, they basically won't sell it. The British themselves are still using 12-inch L35... Nor did the Italians. So Ruprecht can only get the 12-inch large-caliber naval gun from Russia! This is not just an issue of arms trade, Ruprecht wants to use this time advantage to occupy a dominant position in the field of German naval armaments!

　　 As long as the next round of construction begins, Ruprecht can come up with a mature 12-inch gun and 260MM gun, then Krupp is afraid that it will not be able to turn over within 10 years! Unless they come up with a 14-inch artillery design! And after taking the artillery, Bavaria can also take advantage of a large number of orders including turrets and servos. This is a lot of money, and the profit margin may not be lower than that of battleship armor!

In other words, this transaction is based on the mutual needs of everyone. The only difference is that Ruprecht knows the needs of both sides, while the Russians only know their own needs, not Ruprecht’s. Plan, this gives Ruprecht an advantage in this transaction! If the Russians knew what Ruprecht was thinking, then their conditions would only be worse!

　　 If Russia does not order warships from its own hands, then the artillery deal is likely to be shelved, or at least postponed. This has a considerable impact on Ruprecht's plan! And if the Russians sell their artillery to Krupp as revenge, then Ruprecht's greatest advantage will become a disadvantage! I am afraid that the naval gun field will not be able to intervene in the next ten years! So Ruprecht is now playing fighting but not breaking! That's it!

"Your Royal Highness, you seem to have not achieved your goal." When Ruprecht returned to his residence, he found that Earl Schelling had been waiting for a long time. Judging from Ruprecht's somewhat depressed expression, he had already The reason is clear. It is very difficult for the German Navy to take over for its own home!

　　 "Without the support of the country, if the Russians break the contract, half of the two ships may fall into our hands." Ruprecht said.

　　 "So you hesitate now? Hesitate for millions of pounds?"

"This is not a decimal, and we have a reason to make this list. Your Excellency should be very clear." As the link between Ruprecht and his father, although the earl is only a royal courtier, he has actual rights. It's still big. You know, Princess Sissi's father was also a minister at first!

　　 "If the Russians don't want it, this ship can be sold to Japan!" The count said calmly!

　　 "This is a bit difficult. The backstage in Japan is the British. The British provide loans and protection to Japan, and the arms transaction is political." Ruprecht was surprised! He felt a little underestimated the earl now. He thought he was just a figure proficient in ownership and communication, but now it seems that it is more than that.

"The British are now also looking for opportunities to improve relations with us, and the Japanese need other countries to be at least neutral. There is no political problem in buying one or two warships from Germany. And because the Russians paid part of the funds in advance, so Even if we sell it cheaply, we can still make a much higher profit than ordinary warships! Using British artillery to sell to Japan, 800,000! Plus the 350,000 advanced by the Russians! We can make at least around 300,000 (The artillery cost Japan paid for the British ones) "Earl Schelling is clear!

"I don't know why you are very resistant to Japan. It is difficult for me to understand this reason. It may be because the battle in the Yellow Sea made you feel threatened. Or some other unknown reason!" In the seemingly inattentive words of Earl Schelling Full of temptation. UU reading www.uukANAnshu. com

　　 "I hate this nation! Despicable, shameless, no bottom line, cruel!" Ruprecht did not hesitate to express his anger towards this eastern country!

"Then let them put the money they have made so hard to make into our pockets, and you also hate the Russians! We can't blindly support one of these two countries! By placing bets at the same time, we can have both sides, not to mention, we are now They still have what they need." The count said.

　　 "Then you mean to let me contact Japan now?"

"No, not at this time, wait until we hurt the Japanese and convince them! Let them tremble with their legs when they see an army equipped with Bavarian weapons, then throw them another sweet jujube! In the eyes of the earl! The cold light made Ruprecht shudder.

　　 "Then according to this principle, our negotiations with the Russians will have to be delayed. After the Russians have blind confidence in our equipment, we will have an even greater advantage?" Not only the navy, but also the army's equipment must be inserted! Ruprecht understood what the Earl meant. When the Bavarian brand was erected, Japan and Russia had nothing but kneeling and licking! When the time comes, how can I do it myself!

　　 "Your Excellency Earl, please tell the Russian representatives and let them go to Munich to find me! Negotiations in 1 month!" Ruprecht said.

　　 "Yes, Your Royal Highness!" The earl was very satisfied, his face wore a teachable smile.

　　Thanks to the book friends Lian Tian Yishi, Claw Dragon, and SK Wolf Smoke for their rewards~~~.

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