"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the political situation in the Austro-Hungarian Empire has always been unstable, which also makes them quite a large number of political prisoners, and if you add up to a total of more than 100,000 people." Prime Minister Holwig said with a smile.

The political instability and social turmoil of the Austro-Hungarian Empire completely contributed to the social stability of the German Empire, and the national strength was increasing day by day. This is also what the Germans want to see. After all, before the Austro-Prussian War, the Austrian Empire was the head of many German states. Now, history has once again proved that the German Empire under the leadership of the Kingdom of Prussia was the most powerful and adapted to the development of society.

"More than 100,000 people? That's a lot. So, what did Austria-Hungary do with these political prisoners? Wu Haoxuan asked.

"Austria-Hungary will put them in prison and force them to work. Every year, many prisoners of the Austro-Hungarian Empire die as a result. This is a very normal thing in that country. Holwig said with some indifference. In any case, no matter how many people die in Austria-Hungary, it is not Germany's business, but will further highlight Germany's wealth and strength.

Wu Haoxuan pondered for a few seconds, and then said, "Your Excellency, I have a reluctant request, and I implore Your Excellency to help. ”

"His Royal Highness the Prince, you are too polite, what is the use of me, just ask." Holwig said. Now the relationship between the Chinese Empire and the German Empire has just entered the most intimate time, if he can help Wu Haoxuan a little, Holwig will definitely not refuse. Although Holwig was the Foreign Minister of the German Empire, his ambitions were very high. When Birlow's term as prime minister is over, he will try to challenge for the prime minister's throne. If he can maintain good relations with the Chinese Empire, this may become one of his strengths.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, those political prisoners of Austria-Hungary. For Austria-Hungary, it was a complete burden. It would be better to hand over all those political prisoners to the Chinese Empire, which would also make Austria-Hungary less troublesome. Wu Haoxuan said.

Although, a small number of more than 100,000 people. However, with the huge base of more than 400 million people in the Chinese Empire. Integrate more than 100,000 people, that's nothing at all. These political prisoners are all the social elite of the Austro-Hungarian Empire! If they can serve the Chinese Empire, it will be of great benefit to the Chinese Empire. These talents are all urgently needed by the Chinese Empire!

"What political prisoners does the Chinese Empire want?" Holwig was dumbfounded, he didn't expect Wu Haoxuan to make this request. However, he then understood what Wu Haoxuan meant. Those political prisoners do have quite a few elites. They had no place in Austria-Hungary anymore. If you can go to the Chinese Empire. They'll all be willing. After all, there was no need to suffer in Austria-Hungary.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I understand what you mean, I have to admit that for the sake of the country's strength, you really stop thinking of ways all the time. I believe that under your leadership, the Chinese Empire will definitely become stronger. German Empire. Willing to help the Chinese Empire do this. Holwig said. This was a trivial matter for the German Empire.

"Thank you for your help. If Austria-Hungary does not want to. We can pay a thousand German marks per political prisoner. Of course, the prerequisite is that there are people who are really talented and learned. Teachers, senior technicians, scientists, engineers, etc., we are willing to help them go to the Chinese Empire. As for the others, forget it. Wu Haoxuan said. Among the political prisoners of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, there were many who were good at political riots, as well as monks and the like. It is useless for the Chinese Empire to ask for it, but it will increase the hidden dangers of society.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, there is no problem at all. A political prisoner of a thousand marks, Austria-Hungary is taking advantage of it. They will never refuse. Holwig assured.

The next day, the German Foreign Minister Holwig summoned the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the German Empire. It was to him that the request of the Chinese Empire to 'buy' those political prisoners from Austria-Hungary at the price of a thousand marks was made. The ambassador of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was also stunned, but he did not expect that those political prisoners were willing to buy them. You know, there are a lot of political prisoners. What to do with those political prisoners was a big headache for Austria-Hungary. Now, the Chinese Empire is willing to accept it, and that is naturally the best. What's more, the Chinese Empire was willing to buy it for a thousand marks. More than 100,000 political prisoners, if you count it, there are more than 100 million marks. This was already a lot of money for Austria-Hungary. After all, the financial pressure on Austria-Hungary in order to prepare for war was very high.

The Austro-Hungarian ambassador to Germany reported the matter to the country as soon as possible. The Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister did not dare to call the shots, and hurriedly asked Franz. Joseph I reports. Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I, without even thinking about it, agreed. After all, for Austria-Hungary, these political prisoners were of no use at all, and if they remained at home, they would become a factor of instability. If all these political prisoners could be sent to the Chinese Empire, it would save a lot of trouble. What's more, they were also able to get more than 100 million marks in funding, which helped to relieve the financial pressure of Austria-Hungary.

Although, Franz. Joseph I also knew that there were many talented people among these political prisoners. However, these people were all against Austria-Hungary and against the Habsburgs, and were destined not to be used by them. Rather than this, it is better to leave it all to the Chinese, and it will be possible to deepen the relationship between Austria-Hungary and the Chinese Empire. After all, the Chinese Empire was something that even the Germans had to woo. There is no harm in the Austro-Hungarian Empire co-opting the Chinese Empire. Maybe it will come in handy at some point.

The embassy of the Chinese Empire in Austria-Hungary also took action. They began to screen out political prisoners, and only those who had a skill would be accepted by the Chinese Empire. And those who have no talent and can only play tricks, the Chinese Empire will never accept them.

For those political prisoners of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the willingness of the Chinese Empire to accept them was also a boon. In the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they were persecuted by the government, and their situation was very difficult, and many of them were thrown into prison, living a life that was worse than death. Now that they have the opportunity to escape from here, what else would they not want? Even if it had to upset them, they wouldn't care so much. The Chinese Empire made a provision whereby each political prisoner could choose four to five immediate family members to be brought to China through screening. All the expenses required were borne by the Chinese Empire.

Of course, the Chinese Empire has paid so much, and these political prisoners must also pay something. After passing the screening, each political prisoner signed an employment contract with the Chinese Empire. They would have to serve the Chinese Empire for at least twenty years. Twenty years later, they were free to choose whether to remain in China or return to Austria-Hungary. However, by that time, the Austro-Hungarian Empire may have ceased to exist.

In addition, in order to attract these political prisoners, the Chinese Empire also offered generous treatment. Even the level of wages in the Chinese Empire was far inferior to that of Europe. But again, the cost of living in the Chinese Empire was much lower than in Europe. The salary given by the Chinese Empire was enough for them to live very happily in the Chinese Empire. In this way, these political prisoners will gradually be reduced to the Chinese Empire as their second home, and they will willingly serve the Chinese Empire.

Wu Haoxuan handed over this matter to the Chinese Imperial Embassy in Austria-Hungary, and he did not have so much time to take care of this matter himself. In addition, he has been abroad for nearly two months, and it is time to go back. If you add in the time it takes to return home, I am afraid that you will not be able to return to your home country until mid-August.

Although, telegrams are sent from China every day, allowing Wu Haoxuan to control the situation in China in real time. However, returning to China earlier can make him really feel at ease.

On July 9, 4609 (11) of the Yellow Emperor Era, Wu Haoxuan met with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, thanked the Germans for their hospitality during this time, and especially thanked the German Empire for its help to the Chinese Empire. At the same time, Wu Haoxuan also indicated that he would leave without his leave.

Kaiser Wilhelm II did not keep Wu Haoxuan, he knew that Wu Haoxuan was the actual controller of the Chinese Empire, and it had been more than two months since he left China, which was almost to the limit.

Kaiser Wilhelm II stated that the German Empire would fulfill its secret covenant and continue to help the Chinese Empire. He also claimed that the German Empire had always regarded the Chinese Empire as its closest ally, and hoped that one day, the Chinese Empire would be able to fight side by side with the German Empire.

On the morning of July 10, 4609 (11) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the battlecruiser 'Longyao' of the Imperial Navy set sail from the German Navy's Wilhelmshaven naval base to return to China. It's just that this time, in addition to the few battleships when they came to Europe, there are a few more big guys in the fleet. Two 'Longxing-class' battleships and two 'Longfei-class' battlecruisers have completed a series of sea trials and are being delivered to the Chinese Navy. These four warships will return to China with Wu Haoxuan and officially join the combat sequence of the Chinese Navy.

The addition of these four capital ships will undoubtedly make the strength of the Chinese Navy skyrocket. At the same time, it will also cause drastic changes in the pattern of the Far East. The superiority of the Chinese Empire in the navy will be further enhanced. Even Britain did not dare to fall out with the Chinese Empire easily. After all, the current Chinese Empire is already a naval power with four battleships and four battlecruisers. (To be continued.) )

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