The Rise of the Empire

In a sense, Ruprecht's obsession is as strong as that of a certain baron. Everyone wants to build better warships and make more money! As for reversing the historical trend and violently beating the British Navy, let’s talk about it at least 10 years later, when all the subsystems needed for the dreadnought ship are out!

For the baron, who is quite ambitious, and he has a full hand of good cards and is very maneuverable, the prince naturally strongly supports it! Ever since, Mr. Baron became the plenipotentiary representative of His Highness the Prince! Participated in the negotiations with Brome-Forth Shipyard!

"That. After all, we are partners, so there is some room for language." Before entrusting Baron Rio Cuniberti to leave, Ruprecht specifically reminded. The other party hummed twice and nodded. As for how much he listened to, only he himself knows!

Two days later, in Brome's villa, a baron brought a younger brother of the earl to the selected negotiating factory! Professional things should be handed over to professionals! The earl from Bavaria in the back is just an assistant and a means to deter the opponent! After all, the title of real power in Germany is still very important!

"Dear gentlemen, you two should have seen our quotation, and I believe that in the past few days, you must have discussed it countless times! And you may have regarded us as devils and beasts behind the scenes! And today , the reason why you can sit here, I think the two of you should have a certain judgment on the situation, which is very good! But it is not enough!" The baron had already thrown Ruprecht's instructions to Java Island! He is essentially a businessman! Now that he has the advantage, it would be too much of a shame for him not to suppress it! After listening to his words, the faces of the two gentlemen on the opposite side became gloomy!

"So now, we can discuss the plans of the Bavarian royal family! First of all, the Bavarian royal family is not very interested in controlling a shipyard far away from their homeland. We are only interested in your management level and the efficiency of your shipyard! That's all! Even if we get a controlling stake, we don't have the slightest interest in the management of the company, provided that your efficiency can reach our satisfaction level!" said the entrusting Baron Leo!

"Can this guarantee be written into the cooperation document?" Fox said immediately with his eyes brightened.

"Of course! But the premise is that your shipbuilding speed can meet this standard! It will increase year by year." Entrusted Count Leo to send a document to Foss.

"The first Munich-class armored cruiser should be completed within 30 months? And the second ship should be completed within 25 months? This, although the requirements are a bit higher, but what I am more concerned about is that in the first batch of construction plans, Can you help us get an order for 2 ships?" Foss asked.

"One ship is planned for the first batch of construction, and another ship is planned for the second batch! As long as you can complete the construction within 30 months, everything will be fine! And friends, we have to take a long-term view! Warships in Germany How big is the market? The overseas market is very broad, it depends on your ability to take it!" The baron said confidently!

Crown Prince William was given 30% of the design profits of the first batch of four warships! If he can't even get an order for two armored cruisers, he, the crown prince, is too weak! The premise of the benefit that the prince gave him was not only the navy winning the bid! You must know that in history, after Krupp acquired the German Narnia shipyard, he got an order for 10 battleships from the German Navy Ministry! As a shareholder, the German royal family must have contributed a lot in it!

"Your shipyard must be expanded! Because within 3 years, we may start construction of 3 Munich-class armored cruisers at the same time! In addition to the German Navy, I can at least get you an order for 1 more ship!" Baron Vittorio threw A bombshell was dropped! Let the other party be confused immediately!

Although Baron Vittorio verbally expressed his extreme dissatisfaction with "state capitalism", it was because he was an outsider at first! When he is an agent of the state,

Immediately team up with Ruprecht, and use various "government powers" and "monopoly advantages" to attack your potential opponents! And when the prince asked the baron where his previous "passionateness" and "sense of justice" went, the baron immediately said that the need for survival always comes first, and the honor of morality and justice can only be enjoyed by the victor!

"There is absolutely no problem with the price and speed of armor supply. You will be the first manufacturer to obtain the new hardened armor as long as the production capacity allows, and in order to make it easier for you to place an order, we will provide you with the price of the steel plate and the method of payment. Even if you encounter financial difficulties, the kingdom’s finances will be your biggest backing, so you don’t have to worry about breaking the capital chain. The only thing you need to consider is how to make our shipyard more efficient!” said the baron .

This is also a monopoly, monopolizing the supply and sales of some parts! The Bavarian royal family will be responsible for managing all matters other than the shipyard, such as introducing business, coordinating relations with the government, armor supply and so on. But it is not easy to intervene in the specific production process and internal personnel arrangements.

"If this is the case, I agree with your point of view in principle, but I have some doubts, that is, why do you emphasize the ownership of the aborted warships? Logically speaking, the warships abandoned by these customers should be The biggest headache for the shipyard, whether it is finding a new buyer or dismantling it, is a loss." Brome said with some doubts, and he never let go of any doubts in the contract!

"Well, it didn't harm your interests anyway. As for the specific reason? I can't tell..." The baron wiped his cold sweat in a rare way. He really didn't know what his boss was thinking.

Naturally, the prince would not tell how the two Agility-class second-class battleships entered the British Navy's order in history, nor how the two Garibaldi-class armored cruisers entered the Japanese fleet. A warship is never just a commodity, it is even a powerful weapon at critical moments! Just imagine, if two Garibaldi-class cruisers joined the Essen fleet, then the Japanese would be the ones who were beaten in the Ulsan Navy! And if the Japanese lose the Ulsan naval battle, what will happen to the entire Russo-Japanese War? Make people daydream infinitely! This kind of thing that controls a war or even the fate of a country is Ruprecht's favorite thing to do!

"We don't seem to have a better choice. Isn't it?" Brome said, looking at his partner.

"We agree in principle, but we still have reservations about you until we see the order for the first warship." Foss was still a little unwilling, but his conditions were not difficult for the baron.

"In three days! This order will be in my hands." We won!

The second one is here~~~, the author seems to have no cover yet.... Tragedy! ! Let's all take pity on the author for recommending this book for the first time!