Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

“Miss Krupp, the development of a triple 50 times caliber 305mm naval gun, this is my request. This involved a top-secret shipbuilding program of the Imperial Navy. Next, the Empire’s demand for triple 50 times caliber 305-mm naval guns was very large, requiring at least thirty-six mounts. This is undoubtedly a huge order for Krupp.

If Krupp can develop it on schedule, you can also make a lot of money in this business! I think that since the Krupp company has monopolized the supply of artillery to the Imperial Army and Navy. Then, when the Empire needed newer artillery, Krupp should also meet the needs of the Empire. ”

Liu Chuan expressed his opinion.

In the development of large-caliber naval guns, the Sun Never Sets Empire is undoubtedly at the forefront. Compared to before, the Germanic Empire lagged far behind.

On this issue, the Germanic Empire naturally had to catch up.

As the largest supplier of artillery to the Germanic Empire, the Krupp company naturally had to assist the Germanic Empire. Otherwise, why would the Germanic Empire support the Krupp company? Or rather, why let Krupp continue to monopolize the supply of artillery to the empire?

Beta Krupp’s expression suddenly became solemn.

She didn’t seem to expect that this was actually the request of His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire.

Well, it seems that Krupp has few options.

“Miss Krupp, except for the triple 50 caliber 305mm gun. The Empire would then need a more powerful triple 50 caliber 380 mm gun, and even a triple 50 caliber 410 mm gun. Krupp is best to start research and development in advance and make technical reserves. Otherwise, it is very likely that this will affect the shipbuilding plan of the Imperial Navy! Liu Chuan reminded.

Beta Krupp’s face suddenly became even more ugly.

The development of large-caliber guns is not so easy, especially for the Navy’s large-caliber naval guns. This involves the improvement of technology, such as materials, forging, etc.

In particular, Liu Chuan also requires a diameter ratio of fifty times, and the manufacturing difficulty is even greater.

Compared with the 45 caliber main gun of other countries, the 50 caliber main gun has a more powerful armor-piercing ability. Of course, the damage to the barrel will be relatively more serious.

But as long as it can penetrate the armor of the enemy’s battleship, destroy the enemy’s battleship. Even if the barrel is scrapped, it is undoubtedly worth it.

“Your Majesty, we are indeed facing great difficulties now. If you want to develop these main guns, you need to invest a lot of R&D funds, and you also need to invest a lot of manpower! Beta Krupp began to complain.

Liu Chuan thought for a while, and then said: “Miss Krupp, I can’t help it. If Krupp could not meet this requirement of the Reich. So, we had to look for partnerships with other companies. Rheinmetall has always wanted to get involved in the manufacture and development of artillery. In addition, the Škoda company of Austria-Hungary is also a very good partner to work with. ”

In this era, Skoda is not a company that manufactures cars, their fist product is heavy artillery, and Skoda heavy artillery is also famous throughout Europe and even the world.

Beta Krupp knew that he could never let the Empire choose with other companies or others. In that case, it would be an absolute disaster for Krupp.

If it was not possible to monopolize the supply of artillery to the Reich, Krupp would have suffered great losses.

Even the business can be stolen by other companies.

“Your Majesty, Krupp will do its best to develop new naval guns.” Beta Krupp had to say this.

Liu Chuan nodded: “Very good, Miss Krupp, if the Krupp company does not have enough funds, I can personally provide some investment to the Krupp company.” From this month, fifteen million Reichsmarks could be invested in Krupp every month for twelve months. I just don’t know, a total of 180 million Reichsmarks, how much of the shares of Krupp can be accounted for? ”

Krupp is an arms giant of the Germanic Empire, and if it can take a part of this arms giant, even if it is not too much, it can have a great impact on it.

Beta Krupp suddenly fell silent, and Krupp was the brainchild of her father.

If she could, she certainly didn’t want anyone else to take a stake.

However, for Liu Chuan’s request, it was difficult for her to refuse.

On the one hand, Krupp is really short of money right now. On the other hand, the emperor’s support was even more indispensable. With the support of the emperor, it was possible to get more orders from the military.

If nothing else, the large-scale construction of capital ships and other warships by the Imperial Navy will allow them to make more profits if they can compete for more orders for the shipyards under the name of the Krupp company.

“Your Majesty, I accept Your Majesty’s investment on behalf of Krupp Corporation. 180 million Reichsmarks, Krupp can give you 20% of the shares! Beta Krupp said.

Liu Chuan shook his head: “Twenty percent of the shares is too little, I want thirty percent.” All of these shares were transferred to August Mining Company. ”

“Deal!” Beta Krupp replied.