In order to better demonstrate the quality of weapons to the two envoys of the island country, Hunter's butler deliberately changed the venue for the discussion to the mountain behind the military factory, that is, the site often used to test weapons.

Because this back mountain is often used for weapons experiments, the land on the mountain has long been baptized by shells and bullets, and there are no living animals and plants anymore.

Several huge deep pits on the top of the mountain, iron fragments scattered in the pits, and stone slag reveal the tragedy of this place.

Halfway up the mountain, several square targets had been fixed to test the power of the German-made rifle.

Heavy machine gun tests did not use these targets, as the roaring bullets of the heavy machine gun would tear them apart in an instant.

The top of the hill was dedicated to measuring the position of the artillery, and several brightly colored flags were erected on the top of the hill to serve as a reference for artillery aiming.

It can correctly hit the vicinity of the flag and make the flag disappear from the shell explosion, even if it is actually aimed at the target.

Participating in the display were Gew 98 rifles, German-made Maxim heavy machine guns, 75 mm Krupp smoothbore guns and 105 mm Krupp howitzers.

These weapons and equipment have one thing in common, that is, they all come from Germany's military science and technology, and they are also excellent weapons that the German army is currently equipping.

Naturally, there is no doubt that the German military industry has no doubt that although it is produced by Australia, the production technology comes entirely from Germany, and it is a production line established under the guidance of German military experts.

These Germans have a very rigorous character and meticulous attitude, which also leads to the fact that Australia's military production level inherits the advantages of the Germans, and they are meticulous in the production of weapons and equipment, and do not allow any shortcomings and mistakes to occur.

The German-made weapons produced under such circumstances are basically no different from those produced by the German military industry, and the only difference may be the place of production marked under the butt.

The firepower of these weapons naturally meets the expectations of the people of the island nation, and as the standard weapons of the German Army in active service, the firepower of these weapons naturally does not need to be thought about, and all of them are one of the most advanced weapons in the world today.

In particular, the artillery produced by the Kruber military factory in Germany is even more powerful.

After seeing the whole display of weapons, the two envoys of the island nation became very excited and impatient.

On the way back to the government building, the two repeatedly urged the deputy foreign minister and the butler Hunt to sign an arms export treaty as soon as possible and purchase a large amount of arms.

The export of German-made weapons is one of Australia's important strategies, and it is also Australia's most important plan in the First World War.

German-made weapons and equipment are not only reliable, but also not very expensive, coupled with the strong strength and prestige of the German Imperial Army, so that many countries are full of respect for German-made equipment.

Many countries in history were equipped with a large number of German-made weapons during World War I and World War II, and some countries even built so-called German armourers in imitation of German formations.

Not only were they equipped with the same weapons and equipment as the German army, but even the instructors who were trained in peacetime were Germans and German officers.

Of course, such an army did not live up to the trust of everyone and performed very well in the war.

It's a pity that such a completely imitation of the German army's establishment, armament, and even training personnel is not something that anyone can afford, so the scale is very small and cannot have much impact on the frontal war.

But this side can also reflect the influence and shock that German-made equipment and the German Army have brought to countries around the world in this era.

This is also the reason why Arthur chose to export German-made weapons and equipment, first, the German army has long been famous, and German-made weapons and equipment also have a great influence in the world.

This also has many benefits for Australia, which has just started arms exports, as it can quickly raise the popularity of Australian weapons and quickly seize the market for arms exports.

Of course, in a short period of time, it will certainly not be able to match the share of arms exports of the great powers. However, because the arms race between the great powers is becoming more and more intense, there is still a certain market size in some regions.

When the European powers are all caught in the wave of the First World War, that is the chance for the real rise of the Australian military industry.

Australia's military industry, which has relatively complete British-made and German-made weapons, has a certain head start in arms exports.

After all, isn't it the best solution to be able to retain your country's weapons and equipment system and solve the problem of logistics supply without replacing weapons and equipment?

As soon as he returned to the government affairs building, Yuzawa Koichiro could not wait to ask the deputy foreign minister to meet with Arthur and quickly conclude a treaty on the import and export of arms between the island nation and Australia.

Because the export of weapons was something that Arthur had already ordered and could agree to, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs did not delay any longer and reported the request of Arthur Island State.

On November 14, 1902, Koichiro Yuzawa and Toshiyo Hirano finally met Arthur and eagerly proposed a treaty on the import and export of arms between the island nation and Australia.

In this era, German-made weapons and equipment are still too attractive, and because of the arms race and other factors, Britain can provide not so much weapons and equipment support to island countries every year, which is why island countries are eager to sign arms import treaties with Australia.

"Your Royal Highness the Duke of Australia, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor's entire diplomatic corps and the government of the island nation, and all the people of the island nation, I extend my sincere greetings to you and to Australia." As soon as he saw Arthur, Koichiro Yuzawa said very respectfully and sincerely.

Arthur nodded and replied with a slight smile: "I heard Steward Hunter say that your country wants to purchase our German-made weapons and equipment, right?" ”

Hearing Arthur's straightforward inquiry, Koichiro Yuzawa didn't know how to answer for a while. But out of anticipation of German weapons, he gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, His Royal Highness the Duke. After actually looking at it, the German-made weapons and equipment really meet our requirements and are one of the most powerful weapons systems in the world. In order to better maintain our domestic stability and protect the interests of all expatriates in island countries, we have had to expand our army, which also makes our need for weapons and equipment even greater. We have a treaty of alliance with the British Empire, and we also believe that Australia, which has good relations with the British Empire, can have good relations with us, and that's why we're here. ”

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