The Rise of the Empire

"You are fine." When Bismarck exited the room and closed the door casually, only Kaiser Frederick III and Prince Ruprecht remained in the room. The relationship between the two parties is not equal. The former is the emperor of Germany, while the latter is a prince who will not inherit the throne until decades later. Facing the absolute superior, Ruprecht could only admit defeat.

"Are you satisfied with the current situation?" Looking at the silent prince, the Kaiser continued.

"Of course you are satisfied with the affairs of Bavaria, but you have the final say on whether you are satisfied with the affairs of Germany." Finally Ruprecht spoke up, agreeing with neither soft nor hard.

"Just for a business, how can you do this? You are a prince, the future heir of Bavaria! Can't you think about your priorities when you do things?" Frederick III finally couldn't help it, he really couldn't figure it out Why do Ruprecht and the family behind him place so much emphasis on economic interests! Even without hesitation. You are kings now. Although you are not as good as you are, you are much better than Krupp.

"This matter is actually very simple. The Navy's bidding naturally chooses the best one. Krupp flipped the table when he couldn't play the game. They did it first. Can we just endure it?" Ruprecht said something , If it weren't for the connivance of your Hohenzollern family for many years, how dare Krupp have the courage? You are still pulling sideways, not looking for the culprit, but looking for trouble yourself, what do you mean?

"Yes, many people in the Kingdom of Prussia are worried about the rise of Bavaria. They worry that their navy and army will be controlled by others by using Bavaria's weapons. They are worried that their interests will be violated, and they are worried that Bavaria will become independent. I can guarantee that you will receive this month There will be no less than twenty letters about the Bavarian rebellion! Well then, I want to ask, are you worried?"

"Do you think I should be worried?" Frederick III asked back, frowning.

"Some people should be worried, but it should definitely not be the Prussian royal family. We have indeed stolen business from many people, especially the military industry, such as the production of battleship armor, rapid-fire artillery, machine guns, and rifles. Smoke-free **** and so on. Well, I admit, it also reduced the income of the Prussian royal family relatively."

"But as you said just now, we are kings, and our eyes should be on a country. Whether it is armor, artillery or firearms, it is ultimately used to make our army stronger! The benefits in this regard and the little economic You should know which side is more important, right? You are the emperor of the German nation, not just the king of Prussia."

"Hehe, but now the Bavarian royal family is doing business. You said that I should think about it from the perspective of the emperor, so should you also think about it from the perspective of the heir to the throne?" Frederick III asked back .

"From the standpoint of you and me, the current situation in Germany is the best. The royal family and the kings control everything. Our will is the will of the country. Although the Imperial Parliament and the Kingdom Council are important, the final decision is in our hands. We can appoint or remove prime ministers or dissolve parliament. We have reached the limit in terms of power! But even so, I still feel like I am walking on eggshells."

"Why?" Frederick III asked almost subconsciously.

"Because the economic lifeline of our kingdom is in the hands of those factory owners and financiers! We almost subconsciously help these guys gain benefits, because they can provide the cannons and various machinery that our army needs, because they can mine minerals and provide for the empire. The money bag of the empire is inseparable. After hundreds of years, we will rely on them, and they wield the weapon of money to control us! Many things that were originally simple are distorted under the magic of money. And the various choices made by the monarch can see the back of money. When their interests are violated,

They can instigate national and ethnic antagonisms. "

"The matter this time is very simple. The competition between us and Krupp will make anyone with a brain choose! The most important weapon of the country, the one with superior performance wins. How simple is this. I want to ask, just Because Bavaria is a state, we have affected Krupp's business, so Prussia is acquiescing and even supporting Krupp. People say that German capitalism is capitalism supported by the state, but I want to say that Germany's Capitalism is capitalists kidnapping the country. Is it true that Germany cannot accommodate two artillery manufacturers? Since it is better for Germany to have two competitions, why don't you choose?"

"We also said that Krupp, after we developed the rapid-fire gun, it was the Prussian government that asked us to share technology. After Japan showed its favor to Germany, it was also with the help of the German government that Krupp got the order. And Now, again with the acquiescence of the government, Krupp has provoked this incident! Tell me. What is the role of the German government in these matters?"

"Hehe." Frederick III smiled bitterly. What Ruprecht said was true, and the Kaiser naturally understood the knot in it. On the one hand, Krupp is a Prussian company, and in the German system Inside, there is still a difference between Prussia and Bavaria. Everyone knows that the so-called fat water does not flow into the field of outsiders, not to mention the fact that there is already a lot of friction between the two parties. Another aspect is that the German government and royal family were really kidnapped by money unconsciously, as Ruprecht said!

Of course, these words must never be spoken. There are many things against one's will in the world, and the king should not act recklessly! Bavaria is absolutely unwilling to share the technology of rapid-fire guns. Japan came to Germany to order arms. At first, it also liked Bavaria. As a result, under the "guidance" of the Prussian government, it went to buy Krupp artillery. This matter made the relationship between the two parties even more delicate. In the end, after the naval gun incident broke out, Bavaria couldn't help it. A direct round of outbreaks.

But now, what makes the Kaiser even more depressed is that Krupp has benefited, and those officials and government departments who helped Krupp get orders and technology have benefited, but in the end the German royal family has to bear the blame! Let Frederick III wipe the ass of the capitalists! This NM is too depressed! It is impossible to say that Frederick III did not complain at all! This country belongs to his family!

Frederick III was not stupid. Anyone with a brain would know how to choose between these series of things, but as Ruprecht said, the Kaiser had to do things against his will. Then I have to pretend how smart I am, this is a strategy, you don't understand it. It's really disgusting!

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