Chapter 248: So-called sincerity
Prince Ruprecht has been very idle lately, very idle, he belongs to the kind of idleness that is so boring to lie in bed and count money to play. The plan that I worked hard to prepare was ruthlessly interrupted by the Japanese! The Japanese acted too quickly, and Virtue’s response was too slow. Well, no matter how efficient it is, it is unlikely that the Japanese will be ahead of the Japanese to finalize the details of the agreement. After all, there are still all kinds of mistrust between the two sides. How can the territorial issues be settled so easily? Okay now, there is no need to discuss this issue. American Samoa has been renamed Japanese Samoa!
The actions of the Japanese completely disrupted the plan between the prince and the virtues, so good, before the next plan comes out, everyone can only wait for the decision of the high-level, and the prince is now unwilling to continue to blend in between the virtues , After all, it was not him who made the decision. For Roosevelt, a guy who was very opinionated and somewhat unfriendly, the prince decided to let it go.
"Russian Chancellor of the Exchequer Witte, Lieutenant Admiral Kolopatkin, and Rear Admiral Essen come together to visit? Is this messing up?" A lieutenant admiral and a rear admiral, the prince can not be seen, although the latter Very famous, one commanded a series of battles in the Russo-Japanese War, but lost in the end. The other one brought the famous Vladivostok independent armored cruiser squadron to fight off the coast of Japan, causing great trouble to the Japanese. Although he lost, he performed well. But looking at it now, the status of these two people is completely different from that of the prince.
But that Witte is different. I have to say that this Chancellor of the Exchequer is still very wealthy. From history, he clearly sees the weakness of Russia and the strength of Japan. He was unwilling to the Russo-Japanese War. call taxi. This vision is very powerful. Moreover, this cargo also participated in negotiations with Japan, and in the case of the Russian navy and army losers, it was possible to negotiate a fairly acceptable result, although it was called half the Earl of Sakhalin. But this person's ability and influence on the czar cannot be ignored. If the prince wants to do something in Russia, then he can't get around!
No one can't live with money, and this time, after Witt personally took the place of Palokin, who was unfavorable, the prince confirmed the "sincerity" of the Russians. In desperation, the Russians intend to have a good talk with themselves! For the Russians, this "sincerity" of millions or even tens of millions of pounds. His Royal Highness didn't want to let it go, really thinking that Ruprecht valued the Russians' money for ordering warships? What a joke! How can this thing meet the swelling "material and ambition needs of His Royal Highness!"
"With regard to my suggestion, does His Majesty the Tsar agree to it?" The dominant prince did not have the patience to go in circles with each other anymore. The meeting pointed out the problem directly at the beginning.
"The compensation you requested is a bit harsh, but if you can change it, I think you can still get enough benefits from Russia, and it will be more convenient for us to pay. You are a shrewd businessman, you should know At some point, changing your mindset or trading method will be better than blunt currency trading!" Earl Witte said neither humble nor arrogant.
"Sure enough, it is Werther, who is hailed as the last statesman of Tsarist Russia. He may be greedy. But he really didn't say anything about his ability." Although the chancellor has troubled himself, the prince still recognized his ability. After all, during the Japan-Russia negotiations, the earl's tough policy avoided Russia's losses. And now, as a negotiating opponent, the prince should pay corresponding attention.
"Transaction methods can be considered in the future, but you must show due sincerity! I have an agreement here. If you are willing to accept it, we can talk about the so-called other method. If you don’t accept it, then it’s fine. , Where are you from?" The prince did not answer the other side directly, but handed over an agreement that had already been drawn up.
"Order agreement for 120 75MM howitzers? And we have to pay the full amount in advance?! And your artillery can be delivered within 2 years, are you kidding?" A hint of anger was revealed in the earl's words!
"You have the right to refuse. But before you refuse, why don't you ask the czar of your country? Maybe he agrees? Of course, if you don't want to report, then it doesn't matter. We can send it to the czar through other channels. Before your majesty.
"We are here to negotiate, not simply accept your threat. What you did is very unfriendly!" Witte defended.
"Hehe, I'm not friendly? All the problems in the communication between Bavaria and Russia come from you, especially yours. We are not at fault, and all responsibility for breach of contract is caused by you. We are now between each other. Without a little trust!"
"If this is the case, then the negotiation between us is an exchange of interests. I have an advantage, so naturally we have to make full use of it. Finally, I will give you five minutes to state what you want to say. In addition, say it again, if the most basic requirement is expensive If Fang doesn't plan to agree, then you won't use it! I won't see you again! That's it!" After speaking, His Royal Highness leaned on the chair and waited for the end of the talk in the most relaxed posture! The prince did not hold any hope for the outcome of the first meeting!
How can a negotiation end without several confrontations and bargaining? Even though historical people like the Qing Dynasty ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ have been tangled for a long time before signing, not to mention that I am facing the shrewd and famous Werther this time! So the prince is not in a hurry. It is consuming, to see who consumes more energy. It is not the representatives of both parties at the negotiation table that decide the negotiation, but the overall environment outside the negotiation. If the environment becomes worse, the Russians will naturally be unable to sit still!
"Then the environment will be bad now? The answer is definitely certain! And the reason is not something that Witte and others can immediately think of! It is not only the Japanese and the British who are not satisfied with the closeness of Russia and the United States! The French! Also dissatisfied! What action will not be taken against France, which has regarded Russia as its own financial reserve? His Royal Highness can't believe it!
"Well, since your Excellency is so insistent, we really don't have to negotiate before the domestic opinions are passed back. But I hope you can remember what you said today. Don't mention any excessive conditions." It sank for a few minutes. Time, Witte finally spoke!
"It all depends on my mood. We are just a private meeting today, which does not have any legal significance. I will not reduce the conditions tomorrow, but it is very possible to increase the conditions!" The prince said with a smile.
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