Chapter 844: Mutual Exploitation
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, what does Your Highness think that the United States of America can provide Austria-Hungary with a low-interest loan of $100 million?" Brian asked.
"$100 million?" Crown Prince Karl felt a burst of ecstasy in his heart. $100 million is already equivalent to 400 million marks. If it is used to build battleships, several new battleships can be built. Of course, Crown Prince Karl has more than that.
"Your Excellency, a $100 million loan is too little, isn't it? As far as I know, there is definitely more than that's what you have to offer to the island countries. You know, Austria-Hungary was at the forefront of the confrontation with Germany. Once we join the anti-German alliance, it means that we will tear ourselves up with Germany. Our security cannot be guaranteed without a strong military force. So, we have more money for military construction. We need to build not only a strong army, but also a strong navy! Crown Prince Karl said. It's hard to come across a god of wealth like the United States, and if you don't want to get more benefits from the Americans, it will be too much of a failure. What's more, the Americans have a lot of money, and it is a matter of course to get more benefits from them.
Besides, didn't the Americans want Austria-Hungary to serve as a bridgehead against Germany? Naturally, it would be necessary to pay a sufficient price for Austria-Hungary to see the real benefits. Otherwise, how could the people of Austria-Hungary do it if they were not stupid?
"Alright, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I will consult with Your Excellency the President. However, I personally think that a loan of $200 million to Austria-Hungary should not be too much of a problem. Brian said.
"Two hundred million dollars?" Although, this is not a small amount anymore. However, Crown Prince Karl still felt that it was not enough.
"Your Royal Highness, this is just the first batch. Once Austria-Hungary officially joins the anti-German alliance, I guarantee that there will be follow-up loans! Brian said. He also felt that Crown Prince Karl's appetite seemed to be very big!
Crown Prince Karl nodded, he also knew that it would be very difficult to get an empty glove white wolf. If the Americans do not see their sincerity, the Americans will not continue to invest.
"Even if Austria-Hungary joins the anti-German alliance, I think the anti-German alliance is too weak. After all, in the whole of Europe, Germany is too strong. So strong that other countries did not dare to confront Germany at all! Crown Prince Karl said.
Brian nodded: "So I think the scale of the anti-German alliance needs to be further expanded." For example, we could invite France and Italy to join in. In this war, their losses were very large. If Germany can be defeated, then they can make up for their losses in this war. ”
Crown Prince Karl nodded, although he thought that the current strength of France and Italy was seriously damaged, and even joining the anti-German alliance would not help much. However, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat! With these two countries in place, they could share a little of the pressure of Austria-Hungary and not leave them alone.
"In addition, we will try to win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Although the Ottoman Turkish Empire has declined, its strength is not bad, and it can arm millions or even more troops. Brian said.
"The Ottoman Turkish Empire was also not a weak country. However, it is difficult to say whether their sultan had the courage to do so. Crown Prince Karl said disdainfully.
You know, the relationship between Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Turkish Empire was not very good, and even remained hostile all the time. The Balkan Peninsula has always been the sphere of influence of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, but after the rise of Austria-Hungary, it began to stir up trouble. Now, with the help of the victory in the war, almost the entire Balkan Peninsula has been seized. It is true that the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was much stronger than that of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, but Crown Prince Karl also feared that the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire would develop as a result.
"As long as there are enough interests, I believe that the Ottoman Turkish Empire will also join in." Brian said.
Crown Prince Karl shrugged his shoulders and didn't say anything more. He knew that even if an anti-German alliance was formed, the United States would be the leader of the alliance. In order to get more loans from the United States, there is no need to offend them.
"In addition, if Buu is willing to join in, we can also support them." Brian continued.
"Buo?" Crown Prince Karl's brows furrowed tightly. Buu's strength, although he is not very clear. However, in the world war, the Austro-Hungarian army was beaten all over the ground by the Russians. If it hadn't been for the Germans' timely help, they might have been defeated. This makes Crown Prince Karl always vigilant about Burussia, for fear that Burussia will develop.
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Burussia is also the object of our enquest. Although their social formation is different from ours. However, Germany should be treated in the same way as we do. In the last war, they were also blackmailed by the Germans. If there is a chance to regain the lost interests, I think Burussia will not refuse. Brian said.
"But, Your Excellency, once the Burkini Russia becomes strong, I am afraid it will be a disaster for the entire capitalist world!" Crown Prince Karl reminded.
"Your Royal Highness, don't worry at all. We and Burussia are nothing more than a relationship of mutual use. When we have defeated Germany, it will be time to settle the Burussians. No matter how strong Burussia is, can it still be stronger than Germany? Even Germany is not our opponent, let alone the Burussians. When the time comes, we will easily be able to deal with the Burussians! The world is still in our hands. Brian said.
Crown Prince Karl nodded, he understood the wishful thinking of the Americans. With the help of Burussia to weaken Germany, they are good at profiting. It's just that I'm afraid that the other countries of the anti-German alliance are also pawns in the hands of the Americans, right? Including Austria-Hungary, it was nothing more than cannon fodder for the Americans.
However, Crown Prince Karl also knew that if he did not accept the help of the Americans, they would only be powerless to resist under the blows of the Germans. Only with support from the Americans will they have the power to fight back. So, the help of the Americans is indispensable. The two sides are completely in a relationship of mutual use.