Eder discussed the details of the list with Prime Minister Bernhard. The capitalists who get the news outside the palace are like sharks that smell blood, ready to give a share of this delicious cake. The most important of them were taken by Mauser, Krupp and Farben Chemical, and the rest was divided up by others.

After more than 10 days of signing negotiations, the final payment for the military industry cost 120 million marks to build a large-scale comprehensive arsenal with an annual output of 100,000 Mauser 98 rifles, 1,000 G08 heavy machine guns, 150 105 light howitzers, 55 150 heavy howitzers, 24 210 cannons, 50 million 7.92 rifle rounds, 50 million machine gun rounds, and 60,000 tons of various explosives and shells.

In the chemical industry, 60 million yuan was spent to build a dye factory, a sulfuric acid factory and a pharmaceutical factory. The main thing is to build a large-scale potash fertilizer plant and develop the Romanian potash mine in depth. In addition, it has a good role in promoting the increase of agricultural output, and it is planned to be completed in three years.

Other internal combustion engines, locomotives, steam turbines, munitions of a division of power plants, etc., add up to 70 million marks.

The news of Germany's large-scale payment to Romania soon spread throughout Europe, and countries showed their unease that Germany was trying to win over Romania, and the British Times wrote that the Kaiser's payment once again showed that this European order breaker was always looking for allies, and that war would come once again if the power of the Three Emperors Alliance exceeded the Franco-Russian alliance too much. Britain should play an adequate role in this. The French president and his staff discussed whether Droz could form an alliance and asked Russia to turn its attention back to Europe as soon as possible, which was the consensus of the French people.

Franz Joseph I of Vienna and his ministers discussed the implications for Austria-Hungary. "If Romania were drawn into our common alliance, it would be a heavy blow to Russian influence in the Balkans by land to cut off Russian land ties with the Balkans."

"The Reich's actions in Bosnia-Herzegovina should also be accelerated," Franz Joseph I said decisively.

Although the war against Japan continued. Nicholas II also discussed with his ministers the impact of the German payment on Romania.

"Romania must not be dragged away by Germany, otherwise our European borders will be extended by a third, and the army will have to be expanded. The main thing is that the influence of the empire in the Balkans will be significantly reduced, which is quite detrimental to us. "The representative of the military, Gilinsky, expressed his opinion." And to expand the army? The treasury is already asking for money, and even the current Manchurian War is about to be unsustainable. "The Chancellor of the Exchequer hears the military's talk of military expansion." Let France join us in the pressure on Romania, and now the Yellow Manchurian plan must succeed, let these Japanese monkeys know the power of Russia. After the war, the army was transferred to Bessarabia, believing that this would sober up the Romanians. ”

After purchasing German equipment and materials, Eder said to General Prieshan, "The general has heard that Denmark has produced a machine gun called Madsen with a weight of 9 kg, and I hope you can go and inspect it." If the reliability is good, I want to add some equipment to the platoon level. ”

"As you wish, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I will reflect this weapon truthfully." As a military man, General Presan would not refuse any increase in the strength of the army.

"What about the cooperation of the German military?" The additional condition of this payment was that the cadets would be sent to study at the German military academy, and Germany would send staff officers to help Romania straighten out its bloated army and optimize its command structure. Eder knew that Germany wanted to command the Romanian army in wartime. However, it is not Germany's decision whether to get on board or not at that time.

"Basically, we have negotiated that every year we will send 300 trainees to Germany to study, including 100 for the one-year program, 150 for the three-year program, and 50 for the five-year program, and the German General Staff will send a 57-member advisory group, with General Gulista as the head of the regiment. Will go back with us. ”

Four days later, the advisory team met with Eder. "Captain Gulista is going to trouble you this time."

"Your Royal Highness, we will have a comprehensive understanding of the problems of your country's army and give reasonable advice." Gulista said earnestly to Eder.

"This is the deputy regimental commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ludendorff, a very talented colleague. Previously worked in the General Staff "

Edel paused as he looked at Gulista and pointed to a middle-aged man about forty years old next to him, thinking that he was really very talented.

Eder and Ludendorff shook hands and thought to themselves.

"Your Excellency is welcome to Romania, and you can come to me if you have any difficulties."

"Thank you, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we will do our work carefully to the satisfaction of His Highness." In 1894 he entered the General Staff, where he was greatly appreciated by Schlieffen and participated in the revision of Schlieffen's plans. Last year, he was transferred to the second department in charge of training and mobilization, which was very much appreciated by the Kaiser. For such a promising person, it can be seen that the Kaiser was eager to win over Romania.

At the beginning of June, Eder and his delegation returned to Bucharest. Prime Minister Stullley greeted Eder and his entourage, after arranging for the departure of the German advisory group.

"Your Highness Eder, the French and Russian ambassadors have come to ask us if we have signed an alliance with Germany, and are deeply disturbed by our overly close relations with Germany, and England is deeply concerned." Prime Minister Stuart spoke to the Crown Prince with some uneasiness about the recent situation.

"Prime Minister, rest assured, this is just a loan, and we have not signed any alliance agreement with Germany." Eder said insincerely, because King Carol had told Eder that they had signed a defensive treaty with Austria-Hungary. Neither the Diet nor the Prime Minister knew about this treaty, and only Eder had told him before he went to Germany. In this treaty, which was quite favorable to Romania, Austria-Hungary and Germany would declare war on Russia if Russia declared war on Romania. And Austria-Hungary and Germany declared war on Russia, then Romania can decide for itself whether to declare war on Russia.

Back at the palace and meeting Carol I, "Well done Eder." The old king complimented Edel.

"This is all inseparable from your support father." Eder said modestly, for this large amount of borrowing, Eder mainly relies on the memory of his previous life, for a small country to simply borrow money at one time, it will definitely be difficult to borrow this share, but if you can borrow locally, then the money is much easier to borrow. It just so happened that Germany had the military, chemical, internal combustion engine and other equipment and technologies that Romania needed.

"Edel go see your mother, she's been reading in my ear many times in your absence."

"I'll go see her," Edel nodded to his father as he walked out of the room.