Chapter 137: German and British
Seeing that the production line for the purchase of weapons could not be realized for the time being, Yuzawa Koichiro put the target back on the weapon itself, and said with a slight compliment: "Your Excellency, what are the selling prices of these weapons?" We want to purchase a large number of British-made weapons to meet the needs of our expanding army. ”
Since the beginning of the reform and restoration, the island countries have always had a tradition of importing weapons and warships from Western countries.
Especially when the British Empire needed the island nation as a hunting dog to fight against the Russian Empire, the island nation was also very familiar and cleverly took refuge in the British Empire.
At present, the equipment and warships used by the naval and land forces of the island countries are basically from the British Empire, from small rifles to large battleships, all of which are unified from the British handiwork.
While such a uniform collection of imperial equipment would result in an increase in the amount of money required for procurement, it would also reduce a significant burden on logistics.
If a country cannot produce its own weapons, then the best way is to purchase equipment from a country with powerful weapons in a unified manner, rather than making its own country's weapons made in all countries.
Although the equipment made by the nations is cheaper and has a wide variety, there is also a lot of room for choice.
However, there is also a huge drawback in the use of all-made weapons, that is, in a period such as war, which is extremely demanding on logistical supply and requirements, a wide variety of all-made weapons with very complex logistical supply will become a burden that will drag down the country's economy and logistical supply.
Just imagine, when the logistics supply in the rear finally arrived, the soldiers suddenly found that the weapons they were using could not use such bullets, which was also a great blow to the morale of the soldiers.
This is also the reason why Australia's army equipment is uniformly produced in-house. It can not only avoid more complex weapon systems, but also reduce the pressure on wartime logistics systems.
When it came to the purchase of weapons, Australia's deputy foreign minister also came to the point and said excitedly: "Mr. Koichiro Yuzawa, Mr. Toshiyo Hirano, we in Australia currently have two relatively complete weapons and equipment systems, which come from the British Empire and the German Empire respectively. If your country wants to buy weapons and equipment for the army, I sincerely recommend the equipment of the German Empire to you. ”
"Equipment of the German Army?" Koichiro Yuzawa and Toshiyo Hirano glanced at each other, their eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.
Although they took refuge in and curry favor with the British Empire, it was only natural that all the islanders had heard of the reputation of the German Empire, which was now the world's largest army.
If the British Empire is the undisputed hegemon of the seas, then the army of the German Empire is an iron-blooded army that is coveted by any country.
Of course, under the slightly frantic militaristic education of the people of the island country, the ideological education of the army of the island country was very successful, and it was no worse than the German army in terms of not being afraid of death.
However, in terms of logistics and weaponry, the army of the German Empire was more than a star and a half ahead of the army of the island nation.
"Your Excellency, Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, can your country really sell us German-made army weapons and equipment?" Koichiro Yuzawa said with some expectation.
"Of course, with the good relations between Australia and the German Empire, we have the technology to produce German-made rifles, machine guns, artillery and even all kinds of warships. These weapons, with the approval of His Royal Highness the Duke, are all weapons that Australia can sell abroad. The Deputy Foreign Minister said with a smile on his face.
Koichiro Yuzawa and Toshiyo Hirano glanced at each other, both seeing the excitement and worry in each other's eyes.
German-made weapons and equipment are indeed attractive, especially German-made army equipment, and even many of them are ahead of British weapons and equipment.
However, if the island countries have already concluded an alliance with the British Empire, if the island countries are equipped with a large number of German-made weapons and equipment, will it have an impact on the alliance between the island countries and the British Empire, and even affect the cooperative relationship between the island countries and the British Empire?
He had already understood the concerns of the two envoys of the island country, and Butler Hunt, who had not spoken much, said with a smile: "Are you two worried that the purchase of German-made equipment will affect the relationship with the British Empire?" You can rest assured that your country is only cooperating with us, not with Germany. All weapons and equipment procured by your country are independently manufactured in Australia and are weapons for which Australia has independent production technology. Although these weapons and equipment are from Germany, they are also Australian, aren't they? ”
Steward Hunt's words were to the point, making the two Japanese envoys who were a little hesitant instantly cheerful.
Although it is German-made weapons and equipment, the country that produces it is Australia, and the country that cooperates with it is also Australia.
With the good relations between Australia and the British Empire, the British Empire should not be angry, right?
The two envoys of the current island country are like two humble licking dogs, and everything has to be carefully considered by the attitude of the British Empire.
"Sogasne! Can we see the power of the weapon? Rest assured, we are in no way doubting the quality of the weapons produced in your country. We just want to see how the power of German-made weapons differs from that of British-made weapons, and after seeing the power of German-made weapons, we can conclude a treaty on the import of weapons at any time. After thoroughly figuring it out, Koichiro Yuzawa said impatiently.
According to the strategic strategy of the island countries, there is a huge conflict between the strategy of the island countries in East Asia and the Far East and the Far East strategy of the Tsarist Empire, which also means that the two countries either have one choice to retreat, or they can only let the war decide which country to give up.
However, you must know that unlike the core area of the Tsarist Russian Empire in Europe, the entire island country is located in East Asia, and if you give up your strategic position in East Asia, it is actually equivalent to giving up the opportunity to rise.
Even if the enemy is the old powers, the Tsarist Russian Empire, which has the title of European bulldozer, these islanders with a distorted mentality will never give up, and have even begun to make plans to frantically curry favor with the British Empire and the United States, in exchange for the support of these two countries, to prepare for war with the Tsarist Russian Empire.
Everyone, including the Emperor, tightened their belts and saved money to develop the army and navy in order to realize the dreams of all the island nations.
It's not that the people of the island country don't want to have a good relationship with the German Empire, but the German Empire is currently more interested in winning over the Tsarist Empire, and naturally has no good impression of the island countries, the potential enemy of the Tsarist Empire.
Now that he has the opportunity to obtain a large number of German-made weapons and equipment, Koichiro Yuzawa and Toshiyo Hirano are still very excited.
The first is to ask for support! If you promise the three watches today, you will definitely do it
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