Chapter 20: Prime Minister's offer

　　In the end, the meeting between Prince Ruprecht and the future Marine Marshal ended successfully. Tirpitz said that he would try his best to let the German Navy adopt the new armored cruiser design plan, and looked forward to the Bavarian Ship Design Bureau to come up with a better plan! The prince naturally said that he would contribute to the development of the German Navy. The two parties also agreed on a specific time and arrangement for the departure. Then Tirpitz left the palace under the guidance of the waiter.

　　Look at the time. It’s time to have lunch in a while. The lazy prince decided to start his own lunch ahead of time. But at this time, Earl Schelling expressed that Viscount Aiden, who represented the German government, requested a visit. If Tirpitz is the representative of Wilhelm II, then Aiden is the representative of the German government! In other words, the representative of Bismarck, for the prime minister who holds the power of Germany, the prince can't take it lightly! Reluctantly glanced at the hour hand pointing to 11 on the clock, the traverser decided to see him first.

The living room still sees Tirpitz’s living room. Aiden didn’t meet Tirpitz when he came in, but as soon as he walked in, the large-scale cruiser model appeared in front of him, showing Tirpitz’s excitement. Unlike his happiness, Viscount Aiden, who is cautious about naval expansion, has some plans for this. He is too good, like drugs, attracting the imperial government to invest more funds in the navy!

　　 "His Royal Highness seems to be very interested in the navy. I originally remembered that the Kingdom of Bavaria should be more concerned with matters on land." Baron Aiden said vaguely.

"Germany will inevitably embark on the path of a colonial empire, and the status of overseas interests in the empire will also become higher and higher. All attempts to hinder all of this will be crushed, whether it is an individual or a group. On the one hand, it is economic and The needs of social development, and the other side is the support of His Royal Highness, and all we do is to keep up with this trend and get a share of it! Father and grandpa are very supportive of my ideas, because of this It will bring a better future to Bavaria!"

　　 The truth about what Prince Ruprecht said! Historically, the Kingdom of Bavaria’s plan to expand its navy did obstruct it, but it ultimately failed. Since it cannot be changed, it can only take this ride! That's why the prince would spend a few years digging people from companies such as Krupp and Rheinmetall for research! Bavaria needs development, the government needs more revenue, and the royal family needs money. Basic industry Bavaria cannot compete with other places, so it can only use the power of the government to build a group of tall things to accumulate capital.

　　 "I do it for money, do you have an opinion?" The words of Baron Aiden made the prince very dissatisfied! If he and Tirpitz are comrades-in-arms, and the two sides have differences in ideas, but are still mutual ally under the Navy order, then the baron Aiden in front of him and the iron-blooded prime minister behind him are a bit dissatisfied with Ruprecht! The prince knew what Bismarck was worried about. In fact, from a strategic point of view, he does support Bismarck's current policy. The navy can expand, but it must not be too fast, but it won't work if you influence me to make money! Lao Tzu farms at home to make a fortune, what do you care about Bismarck?

"Your original intention is very good, but it might be better if you put your funds in Bavaria's agriculture or transportation. Although Bavaria occupies one-eighth of Germany, the agricultural output and area are very unmatched. The same is true for transportation. I have already talked about these things with the Regent, and the Prime Minister can provide help in this regard!" The baron felt the hostility on the other side and explained immediately.

"It turned out to be an exchange of interests, in exchange for the Bavarian government's support for the Prime Minister's policy in exchange for the Bavarian government's support for the development of agriculture and transportation, and possibly even a restriction on the scale of naval armor production. Well, Bismarck's abacus is really good! The weakness of Bavaria! Food production is too small!" The prince had to admire the iron-blooded prime minister! His condition is almost impossible for the traveler to refuse!

Travelers who have a certain understanding of the economic situation of the Second German Reich are very aware of how big the food shortage in Germany will be in the future. Take 1911 as an example, Germany needs to import 2.08 million tons of wheat, 3.3 million tons of barley and 3 million tons within a year. Oats! In the same period, the corresponding crop output in Germany was 4.21 million tons of wheat, 3.32 million tons of big sales, and 8.1 million tons of oats! At the same time, the price of a ton of wheat is around 170 marks! Among other things, Germany needs to pay 35 million marks a year for importing wheat!

　　 Germany generally needs to import, and the situation in the Kingdom of Bavaria is worse than the overall situation in Germany! Bavaria's land area and population account for one-eighth of Germany's, but the grain yield per mu is in the middle and lower reaches! Take Mecklenburg as an example to know the unit capacity gap between the two sides!

　　 In hectares, the average yield of Mecklenburg wheat is 2370 kg. The average wheat yield in Bavaria is only 1,600 kg! The ratio of barley production is 2240 kg to 1710 kg! The output of oats is 2120 kg compared to 1560 kg! The potato output is 14,160 kg to 11690 kg! Only the yield of rye is relatively close, 1790 kg to 1580 kg!

　　 Once a state of war is entered, as a large amount of labor is recruited, the agricultural situation in Bavaria can be described as a sharp deterioration! The food gap will only get bigger and bigger! The only way to alleviate this problem is to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and carry out soil improvement projects. Historically, the effect of agricultural construction after the end of the Second World War was still very good. Now, for the future of the Kingdom of Bavaria, this work needs to be carried out in advance, and the key to this advancement lies in the Prime Minister of the Empire! If the German central government is willing to help, or Bismarck is willing to help, the agricultural production in Bavaria will be much better!

"Your idea is very attractive and fits the basic situation of Bavaria. I have almost no reason to refuse. But at the same time, I must consider that the development of agriculture is conducive to the improvement of the people's living standards in the Kingdom of Bavaria and the increase in financial income. And the expansion of the navy can play the same role! As long as we have money, food is not a problem, and the improvement of agricultural infrastructure is not a problem."

"I think you did not get satisfactory answers from my grandfather and father, otherwise you would not come to me. As the eldest grandson of the Bavarian royal family, I must determine which of these two things is more advantageous!" Prince Ruprecht Said with a smile. Pressure is implicit in the language of leisure!

"The navy will not have too many orders. Like the 7000-ton cruiser you designed, the navy can purchase no more than 4 ships, and the order you can get is only 20 million marks, and it is still the order volume within a few years. If you consider the infrastructure costs that you need to invest in this business, you may not make a penny in a few years!" Baron Aiden said with a smile. "The Kingdom has invested a lot in this project. If you don't see any benefits within a few years, you may be embarrassed!"

　　 "Can I understand that this is a threat?" As a self-respecting traverser, as a noble person who has lived in the royal family for 10 years! The opponent is just a baron, thinking that he can make tiger skins with the banner of Bismarck? it is ridiculous!

　　 "I didn't mean that! It really didn't!" The prince's cold almost scumming tone made Aiden a little panicked. He did not expect that a little temptation of himself would cause such a fierce reaction from the other party!

"I will personally communicate with the Prime Minister on this matter. We have sufficient time to discuss this matter. If necessary, my father and the Prime Minister will discuss this matter in the Federal Parliament! So good, Now you can leave, I need to rest." The traveler issued an eviction order!

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