"Father, this is a new test report from the navy, according to this report, the armor that has been successfully tested by our new experiment has formed an overwhelming advantage over all the current armor in terms of performance, whether it is the steel-faced iron armor or the new nickel steel armor made by the French, we have been thrown far behind. From a purely technical point of view, we can completely monopolize the armor of all naval warships in this world. The enormous economic benefits it brought were a solution to the difficulties that the kingdom was currently facing. Ruprecht sent a report to his father, Crown Prince Ludwig III.

The middle-aged crown prince did not answer after turning a few pages gently, but looked at the court governor Count Schelling, who was standing next to him. The latter is responsible for the main day-to-day work of the Bavarian royal family, not only internally, but also externally.

"The navy is very satisfied with the new armor and is willing to order it. From the current point of view, the old marquis is also supportive of overseas expansion, and the construction of the navy has been put on the agenda. And at the moment, only within the empire we can produce this armor, and we have no possibility of losing money. A few words from Count Schelling succinctly illustrate the present situation.

Although Bavaria generally did not influence the general policy of the empire, it was aware of every move within the empire. In the nineteen-nineties, when Germany's domestic industry was becoming increasingly saturated and needed more markets and raw material sources, outward expansion became a historical necessity. The iron-blooded Prime Minister Bismarck is also such a person, and he has gained more and has received very few counterattacks, this is a matter of means and technology, from this point of view, it is not bad to say that Wilhelm II is a bear child, the benefits are not much, and the enemy has a basket! You know, almost all of Germany's colonies in Africa were obtained during the Bismarck era, and Wilhelm II exclaimed for a long time, what benefits did he get?

And since there are colonies, and there are disputes with certain countries (such as the dispute with the United States in Samoa), and the existing warships are not usable, then it is inevitable to build new ships! Unlike some shipbuilders, the current situation is profitable for Ruprecht anyway, after all, the Admiralty may have eyes and do not know Tarzan, but whatever ship you build needs armor steel! In the absence of a semicolon, you tell me, how can you choose?

"Very good, your subordinates can communicate with Count Schelling about specific matters, and when it comes to funds, you can contact Count Hohenstein, the head of the royal treasury. I'll look for someone to say hello to the navy. The rhetoric of the two dispelled the last concern of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the matter was so decided, agreed in principle, as for how to do it, you can do it yourself.

"You have done a good job in this matter, but I hope you can still look at the country as a ruler and not as a capitalist, we need to look at the whole picture of how to change the country, I have already seen your other plan, but I am not professional, I need to have a professional person to discuss with you. Another issue I would like to talk to you about today is the question of the position of Bavaria in the future empire and in Central Europe as a whole, and I would like to hear your opinion. The crown prince asked, closing the document in hand.

"A bridge between Central Europe, a link between the German Empire and Austria-Hungary." Ruprecht's answer is very simple and very realistic! This is the decision that best suits Bavaria's situation at the moment. We will do a good job in the economy and transportation first, and then we will talk about the rest. Politics and diplomacy cannot be taken lightly, or in other words, in the face of Prussia, which is much stronger than itself, Bavaria has survived until now, and that is entirely the result of seeing the wind and rudder. At this point, Ruprecht also had to give a thumbs up to his ancestors!

After the outbreak of the Austro-Prussian War, Prussia not only squeezed out Austria-Hungary, but also ate a number of small princes such as the Kingdom of Hanover and the Duchy of Hesse, and why was Bavaria spared? Because they did not fulfill their obligations with Austria and did not provide much help. So after the end of the war, it was not settled by the old Wilhelm and the Prime Minister, and because Bavaria did have some strength, it maintained a relatively independent status, plus a considerable amount of government funding in exchange for Bavaria's support.

And now, Austria-Hungary needs to rely on the strength of Germany and Russia to compete for the Balkans, and it can almost be called Germany's little brother. And judging from the current situation, the treatment is not bad, nothing to make a fuss

"Bavaria is very poor in terms of mineral resources, but it is located in the heart of Germany and Austria! At the same time, a large number of rivers pass through the territory, and the development of inland waterway navigation will greatly help Bavaria's economy and status. While ensuring good relations with Prussia, we should also appropriately strengthen our ties with Austria-Hungary, because the two sides are very close in terms of history and blood, and it is necessary for us to maintain them. Ruprecht said.

There is a basis for this, historically when the Habsburgs were strong, Bavaria was the little brother of Austria. The relationship between the two sides is very good. As for the bloodline, the relationship is closer. Sissi, a side of the Bavarian royal family of Wittelsbach, was a member of the Bavarian royal family, and her father served in the Bavarian court. If you talk about seniority, she is still Ruprecht's aunt! Considering the Bavarian blood of her husband, Austrian Emperor Fritz, then the relationship between the two parties in blood is even closer!

In any case, the two sides also have a traditional friendship and are also related by blood! In addition, Bohemia, the most important industrial area in Austria, is located on Bavaria, and this place was later called the Czech Republic, and there is also a world-renowned arms manufacturer - Skoda! If Ruprecht wants to do something in the future, he can find technical support from his aunt's house. Therefore, good relations with Austria-Hungary are of both historical significance and practical benefit!

"At the same time, we need to develop agriculture and improve arable land. The German Empire was not self-sufficient in food, and its domestic food production could only meet about 70% of its needs, while Bavaria itself was relatively poor, and we needed to import more food than other regions, and if we could achieve food self-sufficiency as much as possible, then our government would be much more financially adequate. Food self-sufficiency is also the cornerstone of the Kingdom's stability! "As the saying goes, if you have food in your hands, you don't panic in your heart, and half of the reason for the end of World War 1 Germany is that there is no food.

Although self-sufficiency is unlikely in Bavaria's conditions now, it is good to save some money on imported grain, and if Ruprecht remembers correctly, Germany's grain tariffs may have to rise, and Bavaria will have to take more money out of its wallet every year.

"Well, that's good, it's realistic." In short, the crown prince is still very satisfied with Wang Changsun's plan to do a good job in logistics and transportation, develop agriculture, and vigorously support high-end manufacturing. He said a few more words: "Your uncle will come over tomorrow afternoon, he is a stern man, a real soldier." You have to pay more attention to your words! ”

"Hmm. I would be a father. Ruprecht nodded earnestly, compared to his father, this lord to face in the afternoon is much more difficult to deal with!

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