Exporting industrialization seemed unthinkable in 1918. In this era, industrialization is almost a symbol of strength. In the whole world, the countries that can really be regarded as having a complete industrial system, that is, Britain, the United States, Germany, France, and even Tsarist Russia are a little half-witted.

As for the small Japan in East Asia, it only has hundreds of thousands of tons of steel production. In the eyes of the Germans, it was nothing at all, and the only thing that could be done was the shipbuilding industry, which could build battle cruisers with the help of the British. But in this way, industrialization, which is not even half-baked, can actually allow Japan to squeeze into the ranks of the great powers, claim hegemony in East Asia, and from time to time can bully a neighboring China.

The charm of industrialization can be seen when you compare the situation between Japan and China.

Because of the power of industrialization before and after World War I, the first-mover countries that had already crossed the threshold of industrialization were reluctant to allow the laggards to industrialize. Although they are not yet able to treat the industrialization of other countries like the five rogue hooligans of later generations to prevent nuclear proliferation.

However, it has never happened to take the initiative to export complete sets of technology and equipment to help other countries achieve industrialization...... Even in later history, only the Soviet Union succeeded in exporting industrialization, helping China (and perhaps North Korea) build a complete system of industrialization.

And after World War I, Germany actually had a record of helping other countries increase their industrialization strength. Although it was not a complete export, it was always willing to sell some dry goods - this was probably related to the Allied countries' ban on German arms exports. If you can't teach a man to fish, you can only teach him to fish.

In Hersmann's view, however, Germany did not need to be too conservative on the issue of diffusion of industrialization. Because in the 21st century, when industrialization has been rotten on the street, German manufacturing is still the leader in the world, which is the strong competitiveness of German industry!

And after the defeat in the First World War, Germany had actually withdrawn from the imperialist camp. Without colonies and maritime supremacy, there is naturally no need to consider issues from the perspective of safeguarding the interests of the colonial empire.

The spread of industrialization was the problem of the victorious powers of Britain, the United States and France, not of Germany, the defeated country. On the contrary, through diffusion industrialization, Germany will not only be able to obtain a large amount of capital and resources to enhance its industrial strength and combat readiness, but will also be able to prepare for the Second World War, which will occur in 20 years.

"Italy, in the future we can export complete sets of equipment and technology to Italy to improve the capacity of this country!"

The first export object proposed by Hersman was not Soviet Russia, let alone China, but the intention of the leader Mussolini! Although the cute Italian army in history caused chaos to the Germans, the Italian were loyal allies of Germany, right? It is always good for Germany to help the leaders build a passable-equipped army by exporting complete sets of equipment and technology.

Moreover, Germany can also develop advanced military aircraft and surface warships through technical cooperation with Italy -- cooperative development is an important means for Germany to maintain the continued development of its military industry after its defeat in World War II. However, the Soviet Union could not be the only partner in the joint development, as this would result in the Soviet Union receiving too much advanced technology from Germany. Therefore, there should be more than two partners in the ideal.

"But Italy is now Germany's enemy!" Gustav. Krupp's eyes narrowed. "If we transfer the technology for the production of advanced weapons to the Italians, will the Italians attack us with those advanced weapons in the future?"

"No," Hersman sneered, "because the Italians are ambitious, but they have bad teeth." Based on their poor performance in this war, Britain, France, and the United States will not benefit them much. Their dream of a Roman empire could only be realized in the next great war. And there will certainly be no Austro-Hungarian Empire then...... The land that the Italians want to seize is either a colony of Britain and France or a small partner of Britain and France! ”

"But do the Italians have enough money to develop their industry?" "We all know that nothing in Italy can be relied upon," said the Grand Beta, with some disdain. ”

"There will be changes," Mr. Hersman said. "A world war changed the world, and all countries will change because of this war. Some countries will fall apart, some will be tired of war, and some will fall into chaos for a while. In other countries, nationalism will reign! ”

Mussolini's fascism and Germany's National Socialism have in common the principle that both uphold the supremacy of the state, advocate the establishment of a strong state apparatus, and then use this state apparatus to promote the development of the country, strengthen industrial strength, and build a strong army! So there is no need to worry about the leader running out of money, all that needs to be considered now is how much kickback to give to the Italians.

"Except for Italy," Hirschmann paused and smiled meaningfully, "I think Pilsudski of Poland must have intended to turn his country into a powerful industrial nation!" Why can't we help him? We could have exported a basic system of industrialization to the Poles, helping them to build large coal mines, steel mills, aircraft factories, power plants, and arsenals for the production of light weapons and artillery. By the way, there are also oil fields and refineries...... I mean, of course, after the collapse of Austria-Hungary, that Galicia had very good coal and oil fields, and that it would belong to Poland at that time. ”

For people of the level of the Krupps, the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was already a matter of time! Galicia, which belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was originally a Polish homeland, and it would definitely belong to Poland after the collapse of Austria-Hungary.

Gustav. Krupp nodded: "Poland is a barrier against Soviet Russia, it is better to be stronger." ”

"Yes," the smile on Hersman's face intensified, "Poland grows stronger, and we can safely export industrial technology and complete sets of equipment to Soviet Russia...... That's a real big deal! ”

"Soviet Russia?" Gustav. Krupp seemed to be taken aback, "We still want to export industrial technology and equipment to Soviet Russia?" ”

"We're actually already doing that." Hersmann put it bluntly, "You should know that Lenin and the Bolsheviks actually came to power with our support." And now the Russian civil war is fiercely fought, and industrial facilities in many places have been seriously damaged. It is estimated that the Russians have now lost more than 50% of their heavy industrial production capacity, and the railway facilities are in dilapidation. A lot of investment will be needed in the future to recover, and the Bolsheviks will have to achieve socialism in Russia in the future...... This requires more investment, and this is an opportunity for us Germans to make money. ”

Gustav. Krupp took out a cigar, rubbed it on fire, and took a puff, "Then they will arm the Red Army with millions to liberate all of humanity...... Of course, the four humans in this room are certainly not among the liberation! ”

Hersman shrugged his shoulders. "So the Poles need to spend more money to upgrade their industrial capacity so that Krupp can make more money."

"Rely on the Poles to defend Germany? You're kidding! ”

"Oh, it seems impossible. The Poles can't stop the Russians, and this kind of thing can only be done by us Germans ourselves! ”

"Or the French go?" Gustav. Krupp puffed smoke, "I really want to see the French fighting the Russians in Poland." ”

"It's something you can't see, and it's going to definitely get us back armed when the time comes." Hersmann paused, and then asked: "Mr. Krupp, can I understand that you have supported the development of the German military industry by exporting industrialization after the war?" ”

Gustav. Krupp and Big Beta exchanged glances, and then Gustav wrinkled his face, "Yes!" Krupp supports your proposal...... If the Entente really doesn't give us a way to live, then we can only do it this way! ”

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