Chapter 2336: Visitors From Vienna II
"Uh, are you saying that the post-war reconstruction and bidding plans have been advanced? It is possible in Poland and eastern Ukraine, but the situation in farther places is still unstable." Morris said after thinking for a while. The so-called one who does not seek the world is not enough to seek a corner. Ruprecht, who has full farming skills, naturally planned a development path for the post-war Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the unavoidable problem in this path is attracting investment and purchasing a large amount of industrial products! Because the Austro-Hungarian Empire was not a powerful industrial country, it would be too strenuous for the current strength to digest and build such a vast area.
The territory of the newly added area needs the products of industrial civilization too much, let alone the railway! In Ukraine, the railway density per unit area is only a tenth or even a few tenths of that in Germany and Austria! If you want to get rich, build roads first, this is an unchanging truth! Ukraine is rich, for sure, whether it is the coal mines of Donbass or the rich agricultural products of Ukraine are the foundation of an empire, but it is a pity that it is inconvenient to transport these things out! So the road must be built first!
The war reparations only gave Austria-Hungary start-up funds, which would be used to purchase equipment, build infrastructure, and more. The industrial level of the Austro-Hungarian Empire itself is not enough, so well, what about the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which has a lot of money in its hands? Naturally go buy it! Not only from Germany and the US, but even from the French! It doesn't matter if you don't have enough money, the Austro-Hungarian Empire has land, a lot of land! And a lot of engineering! These things can be exchanged for money! Later generations of TG people all know that infrastructure and land are the most profitable.... But now, the crown prince is just talking about this matter, and then do something in advance!
"That's right! We must put on a cooperative attitude and create an expectation in German public opinion that the future economic development of Germany and Austria will reach a new peak. This time, our main targets are the old Prussia, the United States, and France. Even Britain! In the relevant salons or gatherings, tell everyone that this time we are only talking about business, anyone can come! Even ordinary people, they can also buy the bonds of the Austro-Hungarian Empire government, and everyone can come together if they have money Earn it," Ruprecht said.
"If you do this, will Bavaria and the southern German states have any objections?" Harris frowned and said. Harris naturally understands this set, because no one has trouble with money. In fact, it is precisely this that Bavaria was able to bind Austria-Hungary and the southern German states in the end. For example, the air-cooled engine used by the Bavarian Air Force is from BM. The liquid-cooled engine is Daimler Benz. The latter's base camp is in Stuttgart, the capital of the Kingdom of Württemberg. And if the Austro-Hungarian Empire invites a large number of bids in the Old Prussia this time, I am afraid that the crown prince's previous basic cards will be very dissatisfied, right?
"No, Bavaria has also acquired a vast territory, enough to feed our former friends for 20 years. The Kingdom of Württemberg, the Kingdom of Saxony, and even the Grand Duchy of Baden are closer to us, and they are within a country, so there will be less trouble There are many, and there are no so-called tariffs and other issues, they must be more willing to make money nearby, just do what I say." Ruprecht said without hesitation. No way, after this war, Germany and Austria really earned too much in terms of territory and resources! If you count the colonies, it can already be described as profligate.
"Is this a gesture of reconciliation? But will this kind of reconciliation make the other party feel our weakness?" Harris said with some concern: "In addition, I think this will have a negative impact on the industry within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, even if we There is enough market and demand, but the fierce foreign competition of Mandarin is still not good.”
"Orders and markets can not only be exchanged for materials, but also for technology, management and talents.
Appropriate competition can promote the establishment of a national industrial system. Although I personally despise some factory owners in the old Prussian region, I have to admit that even though they have various problems, they still do much better than the Hungarians! Sometimes we want to put a fierce catfish in the fish pond. said the Crown Prince.
"And then?" Morris asked.
"Then? It's up to me. The distribution of compensation this time is not something that can be achieved in a short period of time. The total amount is certain. If you have more, others will have less. We have to take our time. We must first create a situation that is beneficial to us. environment. It is not only the public opinion environment, but more importantly, it is to win over potential allies. Let us remember one sentence, the so-called leader is actually the spokesperson of many people. Their power comes from their supporters, and if the supporters no longer support him If so, then the so-called leader has only two options, one is to step down, and the other is to compromise." Ruprecht said.
"I understand what you mean. Are you attacking the parliamentary faction? By sharing benefits with some capitalists in Germany to obtain start-up funds that are crucial to the development of the empire?" Morris said.
"Not only the parliamentarians, but also those kings and grand dukes. It is very common for high-ranking nobles in the German Empire to engage in industrial and financial investments. In addition, the German Empire is actually a federation, so each state will consider its own interests. As in Prussia, so in Baden."
"Actually, I don't think war reparations are as important as the Kaiser or the parliament faction. Their ideas are more about the idea of war, getting reparations, and then lying on the pile of gold coins for a lifetime. This is not true. Realistic. The purpose of the war is to obtain a broader development space and opportunities for development. Reparations are very important, but the establishment of future strategic planning and development structures is even more important. We have a very good opportunity, one that can end the European continent Hundreds of years of turmoil and strife, an opportunity to build a thousand-year empire!" Ruprecht said.
"As the first step in this grand plan, we must continue to unite the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire closely together, and carry out deep adjustments in the alliance. We must break down some barriers and allow resources and manpower to flow better , Reduce internal friction between countries. Lay a good foundation for the future World War I that will determine the fate of Europe. Therefore, we must reduce mutual hostility and let most people realize that cooperation is the best result." Rupp Recht said.
"I believe that in the future, I will be lucky enough to see this day." Morris said respectfully.
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