After discussions, the generals of the Imperial Army finally decided to purchase 20,000 trucks from Daimler. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info However, the payment needs to be divided into five payments. The Army's military spending is very tight, and if they can buy trucks with more than 100 million marks, it will already make them tighten their belts.

Of course, in Qin Tian's view, 20,000 trucks is far from enough. Once war broke out, Germany needed to mobilize more than 3.5 million troops. The army alone would probably have more than three million men. This means that the Army needs more trucks to transport people and supplies.

However, Qin Tian also knew that the army was now in charge of Moltke. Although, he and Moltke Jr. are no longer arguing with each other. However, the relationship between the two sides is still not good. It is obviously impossible for Moltke Jr. to agree to a large purchase. Unless, replace Moltke Jr. and let another person be the chief of the General Staff.

It's just that even if Qin Tian is now the imperial crown prince, it is impossible for him to have the power to remove little Moltke in a short period of time. So, he had to think of something else.

Qin Tian decided to ask Daimler to produce more trucks as a reserve. In the event of a war, it can be delivered to the Army immediately, or even in the form of a loan, which can be given to the Army for use first, and then paid after the war is over. In this way, the pressure on the army can be further reduced. At the same time, it can also make the army remember his goodness.

On the other hand, it is increasing the sale of such trucks to the private sector. In this way, these trucks can be requisitioned in the name of the military after the outbreak of war, so that the military can have enough trucks to support the front line to support the fighting.

In addition to the Army's procurement of 20,000 vehicles, the Navy also purchased 5,000 vehicles. Compared to the Army, trucks are much less useful for the Navy. After all, naval bases are built on the seashore, and they can almost solve most of the problems by transporting them by boats. Of course, the navy is the most supportive of Qin Tian, and of course it will support Qin Tian's products. It can be said that now the German Navy and Qin Tian are completely wearing a pair of pants.

On the way back to Berlin, Marshal Count Tirpitz and Qin Tian were in the same car. Qin Tian's car has long been replaced by a Daimler B-class car.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, although it is my navy, but, in my personal experience, the army's demand for trucks is obviously greater, and it is simply not enough for 20,000 trucks." Marshal Count Tirpitz sighed.

Qin Tian nodded, his face was a little not good-looking. Trucks can be used not only to transport troops, but also to haul artillery and transport logistical supplies. Compared to mules and horses, trucks do not need to be fed, they hardly have to rest, and their carrying capacity is larger than that of mules and horses. Compared with the overall efficiency, it is naturally far above the mules and horses. However, this is obviously an extremely useful equipment for improving the combat effectiveness of the army, but because of the obstruction of some people, the promotion in the army has encountered great problems.

Qin Tian was very angry about this, if he could, he would like to shoot such a guy. But it is a pity that he is only the crown prince now, and he is still the 'acting' crown prince, not the emperor, and he has no power to remove the chief of the general staff who is highly regarded by the emperor.

"Your Excellency Marshal, there is no way to do this, my father trusts little Moltke too much." Qin Tian shook his head, looking a little helpless.

Marshal Count Tirpitz naturally knew the character of Wilhelm II very well. Although Wilhelm II was very talented, he was conceited and could not listen to other people's opinions, even if he knew that Moltke Jr. was in trouble, but he would not easily replace him. After all, Moltke Jr. was his man.

Of course, Marshal Count Tirpitz was able to become the head of the navy because he was deeply trusted by Wilhelm II. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made a name for himself in the navy.

"Your Highness, if I have the chance, I will bring this up to Your Majesty. With His Majesty's wisdom, I am sure he will know what to do. Marshal Count Tirpitz hesitated for a moment, then said.

Qin Tian shook his head: "Forget it, this will definitely cause the disgust of my father." ”

The navy and Qin Tian were very close, which already made Wilhelm II a little dissatisfied in his heart. If Marshal Count Tirpitz still accused Wilhelm II of another minister who was highly valued by Wilhelm II, it would inevitably make Wilhelm II even more disgusted. Qin Tian hoped that Marshal Count Tirpitz would sit in the navy and lead the navy to win the Royal Navy. He didn't want to let that make a difference.

Marshal Count Tirpitz nodded, and had to stop talking about the subject.

"By the way, Your Highness, you're about to become an adult!" Marshal Count Tirpitz suddenly asked.

Qin Tian was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

Oh, yes! The current Qin Tian is about to turn twenty years old. His twentieth birthday is only a month away. And it has been five years since he was reborn into this world. During these five years, he tried every means to strengthen Germany's military strength, and also took this opportunity to become the acting crown prince of Germany.

It can be said that the five years of Qin Tian's rebirth have not been wasted. Thanks to his efforts, the German Navy has come a long way compared to another time and space. At the same time, the strength of the German Army was also increasing little by little. Qin Tian believed that once a war broke out in the future, the combat effectiveness of the German* army would be even more terrifying. The chances of winning this world war will also be greater.

Although, if Qin Tian's mental age is added together, he is already in his forties, which can be regarded as a middle-aged person. But his current biological age is, after all, less than twenty years old. Compared to his previous life, he is even stronger. But it's a pity that as the acting crown prince, because he is too busy, he is still a virgin * man, and he has not even held the hand of a girl. I have to say that among the royal family of the empire, and even among the heirs of various countries, this is absolutely unique.

"Your Highness, I have learned from Your Majesty that on your twentieth birthday, Your Majesty will hold a grand coming-of-age ceremony for you at the Royal Palace. When the time comes, the important ministers and celebrities of the empire will be invited to attend. Especially those young and beautiful aristocratic ladies, it is estimated that they have been waiting for a long time. Marshal Count Tirpitz couldn't help laughing.

Qin Tian was a little speechless for a moment, he was about to become an adult, and it was indeed time for him to find a girlfriend and get married. And, in terms of his identity and status, Speechless is the biggest diamond king in Germany and even in the whole world, and he doesn't know how many girls are staring at him.