Chapter 21 Trading

For the future marshal, the traverser must be respected. Not for the sake of his historical fame, but simply for the sake of obtaining orders from the Admiralty, for the sake of those Golden Marks, the traverser cannot fight with him. To have a good relationship with him is to indirectly have a good relationship with the future Kaiser.

But Bismarck's representative was different, the baron himself was not famous in history. From the point of view of duty, he is at most a stone for throwing stones and asking for directions! For a character of this level, with the current identity of the traverser, there is no need to be polite to him at all. I do want to talk to the prime minister, and I really need to talk openly and honestly about what we need before we communicate. But it's best not to let too many unrelated people know about this thing. Therefore, the traverser decided to communicate with the Prime Minister's nephew first, if this Viscount Aiden is just a stone, then the latter can at least be used as a mouthpiece!

Besides, as the representative of the Reich in Bavaria, is it normal to communicate with the Reich representative before he leaves? Even if Tirpitz knew about it, he couldn't say anything!

"Mr. Earl. I know what the Prime Minister means, and I know what he is worried about. But he didn't know anything about me, or what Bavaria wanted. We don't have much interest in the foreign policy of the Empire, and I am more concerned about the livelihood and finances of the Kingdom than in the construction and use of the Empire's navy. The traverser said to the reluctant Count Bismarck.

"However, I need to make it clear that even the Prime Minister cannot use this as a threat to ask the Kingdom to cooperate with his actions with the votes in his hands!" The traverser changed his words and expressed his attitude.

"If Baron Aiden offends His Highness, I will make amends to you on his behalf." The Count stood up and bowed. "The Prime Minister simply hopes that the current foreign policy will be stable and that the expansion of the Navy will not affect the current basic situation. After all, it was not easy for us to get to where we are now. ”

"If it can't be affected, the expansion of the Imperial Navy is imperative! In the next 3 years, the Imperial Navy will need 6-8 armored cruisers to replace the old cruisers and part of the shore defense warships! It's not possible, it's inevitable! The fact that the Empire did not build tens of thousands of tons of battleships was itself a gesture of goodwill to the maritime powers, and because of the location of the Empire itself and the problem of overseas bases, it was decided that even if these cruisers were used to break diplomatic relations, it would not have any impact on the current Britain! His Royal Highness the Prince paused and continued: "In the latest round of naval shipbuilding plans, the kingdom has no plans, and the Prime Minister can rest assured for at least three years. ”

"I think three years will be enough time for the Prime Minister and the Bavarian royal family to discuss many issues." In the end, the traverser and his cheap dad came up with a way to retreat, and this phase of the naval armament expansion plan has been basically finalized, and it is necessary to go through a procedure. And the Kingdom of Bavaria does not have a long-term plan, and it is an unwise choice to jump out and rashly become an enemy of the Prime Minister at this time. Besides, not only Germany will build ships, but also Britain, Russia and France! It's a completely seller's market now. There is no concern about sales at all, so the concession to Bismarck will not make the traverser suffer!

Wouldn't it be nice to sell the prime minister a favor now and then let him think about how to make a deal in the future? When it comes to expanding again, it should be the period of the First Sino-Japanese War, which is a time when all the major powers are showing their prominence! If you fight, it makes sense to fight at that time. Now? Totally unnecessary! Now someone is almost saying, "My brother has already shown his goodwill, won't the Prime Minister say it?" "Concessions in exchange for benefits! It depends on what Bismarck gives!

"The Imperial Government has decided to introduce a subsidy measure to increase the food self-sufficiency rate at home, and you know that no country can rely on its neighbors for its own food security. Especially if our Navy is not strong enough to guarantee the safety of sea transport lines. In the subsidy program, Bavaria, where the infrastructure is relatively backward and the land needs to be remediated, will be the top priority, and the kingdom can receive 30% of the allocation. ”

"This year's allocation for this plan is about 10 million marks, and Bavaria can get 3 million marks from the central government to spend on agriculture, which is okay, right? This allocation could continue to increase if the results are significant. Next year's increase could be around 15 percent," the Earl explained with a smile.

"3 million marks in 1 year! I don't even know how to refuse. "The traverser carefully calculated in his heart, if he continued according to this trend, in the first few years, the income from my steel plate was really not as big as the income from this financial subsidy!

Bismarck is really powerful, obviously it is his own deal with the Kingdom of Bavaria, but he can make a righteous name! Agricultural subsidies! Do a good job in agricultural construction! Who would dare to object to this? Whoever opposes and who is **** will stand on the opposite side of the vast number of Junker manor owners! It doesn't matter if you are a capitalist or a financier, in the face of the united Juncker, there is only the result of being torn to shreds! This agricultural subsidy benefits not only Bavaria, but also many Prussian farmers! Let's not forget that Prussia occupies 60% of Germany's area! And East Prussia as the Kaiser's dragon land, where a large number of Junker nobles are loyal to the imperial family, and after gaining the support of the Junker nobles and the most powerful younger brothers, this plan will definitely pass, and win the reputation for Bismarck! Moreover, the increase in the rate of grain self-sufficiency naturally reduces the number of imports. The German central government may not lose money!

"May we cooperate happily and may the friendship between the central government and Bavaria continue." The prince was very pleased with the result. The meaning of this sentence is that it is settled!

"I look forward to discussing some more in-depth issues with His Excellency the Prime Minister in the future, and I have great admiration for His Excellency the Prime Minister's diplomatic approach, which on the one hand is a friend of Austria-Hungary, and at the same time does not condone Austria-Hungary and keeps him restrained in the Balkans. This method is very good in avoiding the situation where the weak country kidnaps the strong. And the Prime Minister's reinsurance treaty is nothing more than a swap between the left and right hands! What the reinsurance treaty supported was what the Mediterranean treaty opposed, and in this way Germany did not lose anything, but prevented the approach of France and Russia! The prince said with a smile.

It is said that the reinsurance treaty Germany gave the Russians too much, in addition to establishing Russian dominance over Bulgaria and Eastern Armenia, while at the same time guaranteeing the closure of the Black Sea and not allowing foreign fleets to enter the Turkish Dardanelles! But in reality, Germany did not give anything but verbal support!

First of all, Germany had no idea of making a move on the Balkan Peninsula, and only Austria-Hungary could compete with Russia for the Balkans, and Austria-Hungary was at a disadvantage. And the closure of the Black Sea was only proposed verbally, and Germany only promised to put pressure on Turkey diplomatically, but it is difficult to say whether it will work or not! And if Russia has to go out of the Black Sea, it will naturally be dealt with by the Mediterranean Treaty of Britain, Austria and Italy, which guarantees the sovereignty of Turkey and resists Russia's westward advance! Germany only fulfills its neutrality obligations in accordance with the reinsurance treaty, and whether you Russia can have nothing to do with the Congo and Germany in the slightest!

"I really didn't expect His Royal Highness the Prince to have such profound attainments in diplomacy, and it is hard to imagine that such a statement was made by a 20-year-old person. I think my uncle would be happy to share some diplomatic insights with you. On the one hand, the Count lamented the other party's vision, and on the other hand, he also realized that the other party had thrown an olive branch to his uncle, and the other party also supported him in foreign policy! Judging from these points alone, it seems that the Prime Minister can sit back and relax!

"This meeting was a victorious one." The Count was very proud!

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