Chapter 137 Purchasing Arms

"Your Excellency, we understand the current situation in your country, and it is not a bad idea to increase the price appropriately. But, is twice the price too much? We have a good alliance with the British Empire, and Australia has a very good relationship with the British Empire. relationship. I think we are definitely natural friends with Australia. I hope your country can make some concessions on the price of mineral resources, and all island people will also thank the Australians for their friendship." Yuzawa Koichiro spoke slowly, testing arrive.

Although the island country can accept twice the price, this does not mean that Yuzawa Yuzawa will not bargain.

If prices can be reduced to a certain extent, this will also be good news for the island country's finances.

After all, all the industries, armies, and warships of the island country are all accumulated bit by bit by the island country tightening its belt from top to bottom.

If you can save a little money, it is a little money. When these saved funds are gathered together, it will also be a huge expense.

If these saved funds are used elsewhere, they may play a more crucial role in the development of other aspects.

"Perhaps you are right, Mr. Yuzawa Koichiro. The island country Australia has naturally good relations, and there is no conflict of interest. But the current situation of this matter is indeed the case. We are happy to help the island country solve the problem of resource poverty, but the price This issue is related to Australia's people's livelihood, and it cannot be solved in a short time." The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs first agreed with Yuzawa Yuzawa's point of view, and then pretended to be quite helpless and said with great regret. .

"Old fox!" Yuzawa Koichiro sighed in annoyance, but his facial expression did not change at all. He was still very friendly and humble and said: "In short, the island country thanks Australia for its help to the island country. We respect Australia's opinion on the price, but we also hope that Australia We can reduce it to a certain extent for the sake of friendly relations between our two countries."

Australia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs nodded sincerely on the surface, but was very disdainful in his heart.

Putting aside whether the deputy foreign minister can decide whether prices should be lowered or not, how can the island country have a good relationship with Australia?

Even the alliance between the British Empire and the island country can be regarded as a breeding treaty. The British Empire just needs a more obedient and aggressive dog to replace the British Empire and fight against the Russian Empire, the overlord of the Far East.

This is why the island nation's diplomatic corps are so humble towards Australia. No way, Australia has a very good relationship with the German Empire, the current number one army power, and the British Empire, the number one naval power. Moreover, the Duke of Australia, Arthur, was also born in the British royal family and is a direct member of the British royal family. Victoria, the former Queen of the British Empire, The grandson the Queen cares most about.

Under such circumstances, if the island country dares to offend Australia, I am afraid that the angry British have already started marching to urge the government to impose sanctions on the island country.

Don't underestimate the influence of the British Empire now. Although it is surpassed by the United States in terms of industry and economy, the actual influence of the British Empire is still the most powerful country in the world.

What's more, the island country is currently just a dog raised by the British Empire, so naturally it can only greet the dog owner's relatives with a wagging tail.

"Of course, Mr. Yuzawa Koichiro. I will ask His Royal Highness the Duke whether it is possible to reduce the price of resource exports to a certain extent in the future. In addition to these, does your country have any other requirements?" The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs clicked. Nodding, he asked.

"Mr. Minister, I heard that your country has many British-made and German-made weapons, and even has the ability to produce battleships, right?" Yuzawa Koichiro told his true purpose and asked with a hopeful look.

"We have many British and German weapons. We currently have production lines for the British standard rifle Lee-Enfield rifle and the German standard rifle Gew98 rifle. This includes German artillery and British artillery, as well as our independently developed Maxim Heavy machine guns. These are extremely advanced weapons even in Europe, and we are one of the few countries that have mastered complete production technology." Speaking of the military-industrial enterprises and types of weapons currently owned by Australia, the face of the Australian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs showed A confident smile.

At least in terms of the types and advanced levels of weapons it currently possesses, Australia is no longer inferior to the great powers. In terms of light weapons, it can be regarded as the culmination of the United Kingdom and Germany.

The Australian army equips the world's most advanced rifle, the Lee-Enfield rifle, and installs its own-developed Maxim heavy machine gun. It also produces large quantities of artillery from Germany and the United Kingdom.

In terms of the advanced level of weapons and firepower output capabilities, the Australian army is definitely not inferior to any army.

If the same number faced the Russian army with backward equipment and poor quality, the Australian army would even have a good chance of winning.

This is the change that technology brings to a country's military power. Advanced technology often determines whether a country's military power is strong or not. It is also the most obvious difference between emerging countries and declining countries.

Hearing the affirmative answer from the Australian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yuzawa Koichiro showed an excited smile and couldn't wait to ask: "Can we introduce the production lines of these weapons from your country? We can pay twice the market price for the purchase and bear the cost." transportation cost."

The Deputy Foreign Minister is not surprised that islanders would be interested in these weapons. Although these technologies are not held by just one country, they are definitely cutting-edge technologies of the countries that hold them, and Australia is naturally no exception.

Although there will be no loss of profits by exporting production technology to the island country of Australia, Arthur will never do this.

Unless Australia masters more advanced weapons production technology, these weapons production lines will never be exported, and Australia's arms business is only about selling weapons.

"I'm sorry, sir. The military factory that currently masters these weapons production technologies is a military factory affiliated with the royal consortium and is 100% owned by His Highness the Duke. Please forgive me for not being able to answer your question. If your country really wants to introduce As for the production line, I can help you ask His Highness the Duke, but there is no guarantee that His Highness the Duke will agree." The Deputy Foreign Minister shook his head with regret and decisively refused.

Australia also wants to rely on these weapons production technologies to engage in arms sales in the future World War I. How could it possibly export the machine production technologies for these weapons to cultivate another opponent for itself in the arms business?

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