Negotiations with King Carol of Romania went very well, Carlo invested 32 million lire in his private capacity to acquire a 49% stake in the newly formed Romanian oil company, while King Carol invested 11 million lei (1 lei = 1 lira) in the name of the royal family, and the Romanian government invested land, policies and 1,800 lei, and the two parties obtained a controlling stake in the new company.

Of course, as Carlo does not control the Romanian oil company, 65% of the company's future oil and its products must be shipped to Italy, and of course, if Italy cannot eat it, then it can be brought to the market.

Of course, this condition now seems to be entirely a search for a market for the nascent Romanian oil company. As for later, the Romanians will know that the scheme is terrible. As for now, Romanians are smiling.

After negotiating oil development with the Romanians, Carlo then attended the enthronement of Frederick III, which is not to be said.

Compared to Wilhelm I's accession to the throne in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, Frederick III's accession to the throne in his own palace was much smaller.

It was similar to Carlo's enthronement ceremony, but the guests were heavier, and of course the oath was taken by the crown prince. And others acquiesce to this, after all, it's a bit too much for you to let someone who can't speak.

However, there was still a hint of concern in the lively scene, that is, the state of the new emperor seemed to be a little bad, although Frederick III was neatly dressed and his face was also wearing heavy makeup, so that people could not see the emperor's state clearly. But a closer look could still tell the tiredness in the eyes of the new emperor.

No one but Carlo would have imagined that the new emperor would die after only three months. The unanimous opinion of the outside world is that Frederick III can last at least a year and a half, no matter what happens.

Other than that, there is nothing to see about the entire enthronement scene.

"King Carlo, please wait a moment."

After the enthronement ceremony, Carlo was about to leave with the crowd when he was stopped by an attendant.

"What's the matter?"

When asked by Carlo, the attendant explained why. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hopes that King Carlo will wait."

"No problem."

Led by his attendants, Carlo came to a small meeting room. After the attendants left, Carlo looked at the furnishings of the living room, which seemed to be a little worse than his family's historic living room.

Without letting Carlo wait, after a while, Wilhelm II pushed the door in.

"Carlo, I'm sorry, I've been too busy lately and haven't seen you all the time."

The smile on the face of Wilhelm II did not show the slightest reprimand by the prime minister after the funeral of Wilhelm I. Since Wilhelm II didn't mention it, he wouldn't have gone to trouble to say it.

"It's nothing, I've experienced this kind of scene too, it's completely busy, and I don't have my own free time at all."

Carlo's tone of a passer-over reminded Wilhelm II that this was also a person who had experienced such a scene.

"I've forgotten about it."

After a brief opening remarks, Crown Prince William made clear his intention for Carlo to stay. "Carlo, I intend to send a naval delegation to Italy to inspect your country's navy and exchange experience by the way."

"No problem, I'll let the Navy take care of receiving them."

Faced with Wilhelm II's words, Carlo agreed without hesitation. Every year the German Navy sends people to Italy for exchanges, which is not a big deal.

"By the way, who are you going to send?"

At the behemoth of the gods, Carlo suddenly wanted to ask why Wilhelm II brought it up at this time.

"It's Colonel Tirpitz who is communicating with you, and he will lead the team this time."

Wilhelm II's answer made Carlo serious now. Since the father of the High Seas Fleet is coming, he must let Admiral Golek receive him.

Moreover, the words of Wilhelm II also show that his desire for a large navy was not abandoned after being attacked by the prime minister before, and he began to resort to roundabout means.

"By the way, my country also has a group of army officers, I hope to come to Germany for further study, it is best to go to your country's general staff for an internship."

Karui is also a master who suffers for no reason, since we receive your navy every year, then you also receive our army, and I hope to be able to observe the operation of the German Army General Staff up close.

"That's fine, I'm sure Marshal Moltke would have been very hopeful of his colleagues from Italy."

Faced with Carlo's conditions, Wilhelm II agreed without hesitation, and did not ask the army what he thought.

In fact, the German Army has always been supportive, allowing talents from all over the world to apply for German military schools, and even serve in the German army for a period of time.

Don't think it's German kindness, it's all about expanding influence.

Except for a few island countries or peninsular countries, the armies of various countries basically rely on the army, and those who can come to Germany to study military affairs are at least talents.

It's the only way to increase your impact, and it's much stronger than any other way.

What reason did Wilhelm II have to refuse, even if it was an internship in the General Staff, it was no problem.

The people who Karlo wanted to send to the German Army for further training were mainly from the Praetorian Guard and the Marine Corps, and he hoped to cultivate a group of high-ranking officers who were both loyal to him and very good. It can become the core force that will control the army in the future.

But that's a big deal, and now he's busy upgrading Italian industry.

"By the way, Carlo, I would like to ask, how did you deal with Prime Minister Cairoli after you ascended the throne?"

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Carlo returned to the Palazzo Sanssi, his face was as usual, but he was very tired inside. Because the question asked by Wilhelm II made him feel his impulsive and reckless side.

But after all, he coped with it, and now he just wanted to go back to his room and rest.

It's just that he put this idea down after entering the hall, because Foreign Minister Bakona was waiting for him.

"Your Majesty!"

Seeing that Bacona, who was in charge of the negotiations, was waiting for him, with a document in his hand, Carlo already had a guess.

"What, we're done?"

"That's pretty much it, and I feel like that's the bottom line of Germany's demands."

Carlo took the document from his hand and flipped through it. After a brief look at the conditions of the Germans, they were exactly the same as before, they all hoped that Italy would open up its colonies, and in addition, they would be able to get the same treatment as Italy in terms of ship maintenance and supplies.

In the quid pro quo given below, the words of the two countries' tariff hike to 21.5% are very clear.

"Your Majesty, I think this condition is already very suitable."

Faced with the Foreign Secretary's words, Carlo put it in his hand with a snap after reading it.

"In that case, let's agree to this condition. In addition, the Germans are reminded that we need technology, but we must not forget. ”

I'm in a good mood