When Crown Prince Carl left the U.S. Embassy with a smile on his face, it was already early in the morning. However, being able to get so many benefits from the Americans has made Crown Prince Karl very satisfied. A low-interest loan of 200 million dollars, which was already a lot of money for Austria-Hungary. They could use the money to further develop their military power, so that the strength of the Austro-Hungarian army, navy, and strength could be further improved. In this way, even if they tear their faces with Germany in the future, they will not have the slightest power to resist.

However, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister, Baron Berchdot, who returned with Crown Prince Karl, did not think so. In his opinion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince behaved in order to make trouble for Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary, although it won the world war, did not gain much. At the same time, domestic contradictions are becoming more and more acute. Plus the Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I was about to run out of steam. The current Austro-Hungarian Empire can be described as an eventful time! Isn't it boring to offend Germany at this time?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, this is German territory. It doesn't seem good that we have such contacts with the Americans. If the Germans had known, the problem would have been more serious. Baron Belchdold said.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency. The Germans will not know what I talked to the Americans. What's more, even if they knew, but without real evidence, they had no way to do anything to us. Although Germany is stronger than Austria-Hungary, we cannot let them be rounded and flattened. Crown Prince Karl said nonchalantly.

"Your Highness, no matter what, Germany is the world hegemon. Their strength is something that no one can deny. So, to be able not to offend the Germans, it is better not to offend them. Otherwise, it will be very bad for us! Belchdord persuaded.

"Your Excellency, Germany is strong, I admit it. However, let's not forget that Germany also had many enemies. One or two enemies, of course, could not pose a mortal threat to Germany. But all the enemies of Germany combined, it was enough to crush Germany. The Germans made too many enemies. Therefore, although they are very strong, it is not so easy to sit on the throne of world hegemon. Crown Prince Karl said with great certainty.

Even, Crown Prince Karl believed that if he was lucky, Austria-Hungary would not necessarily have no chance of replacing Germany as the world hegemon. After all, Austria-Hungary was one of the great powers of the time. If the German legacy can be inherited after the defeat of Germany, then there will be no doubt about the rise of Austria-Hungary. When the time comes, Austria-Hungary will definitely have the strength to compete with the United States for the throne of world hegemony.

After all, the Austrian Empire was one of the German states. If they had not lost to the Kingdom of Prussia in the Austro-Prussian War and were driven out of Germany, they would have been the successors of Germany. Once Germany is re-defeated, the possibility of Austria-Hungary inheriting the German legacy is undoubtedly very high.

As soon as Baron Belchdald saw Crown Prince Karl's expression, he knew that he was daydreaming unrealistically again. It's just that he doesn't have much to say at this time. After all, Austrian Franz? Joseph I apparently did not last long. As the first heir to the imperial throne, Crown Prince Karl inherited the throne is already an ironclad matter. If there is too much stiffness with Crown Prince Karl, it will be very unfavorable for him personally. Baron Belhidot could only pray that God would bless Austria-Hungary from going to the abyss.

"Your Excellency, Anton? Has General House arrived? Crown Prince Karl asked.

"According to the information received, Anton? General House has arrived at the embassy this evening. Baron Belhidald replied.

Anton? Admiral Haus was the commander of the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Crown Prince Karl, having learned that the German Navy was preparing to sell battleships in large quantities, asked Anton? Admiral Haus rushed to Berlin. Although, Crown Prince Karl attaches great importance to the development of the navy, however, he is a layman after all. He also did not know whether the battleships sold by Germany were worth buying.

"Your Highness, are you planning to participate in the auction? But we simply don't have enough money to buy German warships! Baron Belchdald reminded.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency. The funds are already available. Crown Prince Karl said with a smile.

Belchdot thought about it and guessed where the money came from.

"Your Highness, the money of the Americans is not so easy to take. What if they use this as a condition to blackmail us? Baron Belhidald was a little worried.

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid, I know what to do!" Crown Prince Karl said impatiently.

Seeing this, Baron Belhidald had no choice but to shut up.

Immediately after returning to the embassy, Crown Prince Karl summoned Anton? Admiral House.

The naval strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, on the whole, was relatively weak. In the world, it is not at the forefront. That is, of course, before the war. Today, the Austro-Hungarian navy is second only to Germany. It's just that the German Navy was able to crush the Austro-Hungarian Navy by sending a fleet at will. Because the ranking of the naval strength of Austria-Hungary has risen, not because its own strength has increased, but because the navies of those countries in front of it have been destroyed.

The British Navy, the French Navy, the Italian Navy, and the Navys of the Island Nation were all almost wiped out by the German Navy. The capital ships of the US Navy in active service were also handed over to the British, so that they could fight the German Navy. As a result, they were all lost. This made the Austro-Hungarian navy one of the most powerful in the world.

Of course, this moisture is undoubtedly very large.

Crown Prince Karl was well aware of the strength of the German Navy, and it would undoubtedly be very difficult for the Austro-Hungarian Navy to confront the German Navy. However, even so, he wanted to give the Austro-Hungarian Navy a voice in the Mediterranean. In this way, the interests of Austria-Hungary could be ensured. After all, Austria-Hungary now also had some overseas colonies.

"Anton? General House, what about the performance of those battleships that the Germans were going to sell? Can we buy it? If you can, buy as many as you can. You don't have to worry about funding, I've already thought of a way! Crown Prince Karl said with some impatience.