Chapter 2415 Doing Business Two
And didn't the crown prince just say that? Although we can no longer talk about friendship, we can still talk about business now, right? Let's talk business first! As for military issues, how should I put it, the Finns are very clear that the Russians will definitely not have time to move Finland in a short time, so this matter can be discussed later, but no matter what, Ruprecht just said that the future of Finland and Finland The analysis of the Russian war made the Finns very vigilant! The threat of the Russians is still hanging over the heads of the Finns like a sword of Damocles, making them sleep with one eye open to guard against Russian attacks! In fact, after the independence of Finland in history, although the two countries signed a non-aggression treaty, the Finns were very aware of the Russian threat, so the preparations for war have not stopped. And this plane, Finland is still the same!
"We need some loans from your country, and in return, we can open up the domestic market." Stahlberg hesitated for a while and still referred to economic aid as loans. After all, the Bavarian crown prince on the opposite side is already very disgusted with the so-called aid. As for opening up the domestic market, this is definitely not enough for a country at the level of France. After all, if it is too open, it will cause domestic companies to be impacted, but for a country with a population of less than 4 million, the industry is underdeveloped, and agriculture is not good. It doesn't matter if the country is open, otherwise what else? Thinking of building a complete industrial system by yourself? Think too much!
Of course, the so-called opening up cannot be achieved in one step. How much opening up and what conditions will depend on how much help Germany is willing to provide. Are you talking about business, you can always bargain!
"The empire can provide an interest-free loan worth 300 million marks. In return, I hope that the two countries can sign a fuel purchase contract. We guarantee that the price of fuel supplied to your country will not be higher than 10% of the world's average crude oil price. ’” said the Crown Prince.
"Is the settlement in marks? Also, is your country planning to monopolize our country's fuel market?" Stalberg asked. In fact, Germany has just finished the war. Although the value of the currency has not fallen too much due to the help of the Americans, the economy is still relatively weak after all. If possible, Stalberg is willing to use the US dollar as the denomination standard. Of course, in fact, the gap is not very big. After all, everyone is now a gold standard country. In peacetime, money will never be issued indiscriminately. After Germany has gone through this period of turmoil, the value of the mark will return to normal levels , This is completely different from the era when everyone frantically printed money after the collapse of the gold standard system.
As for the fuel supply in Germany, what about this? Doesn't Finland itself use much oil a year? After all, the population is small. The price requirement of no more than 10% of the world's average crude oil price does not seem high. After all, the Germans provide interest-free loans. You have to let the Germans earn back the interest spread, right? But this price is much more expensive than American crude oil, because the price of American crude oil is lower than the international average price!
How else can we say that Americans are endowed with natural resources? Before World War II, the price of a gallon in the United States was only 17 cents! The price of coalized oil for the Germans is more than ten times that! And on this plane, although Germany has the Baku oil field and oil fields from the Mesopotamia, it is really hard to compete with the Americans in terms of price.
For Stahlberg, if possible, he naturally hopes to have more choices. If Finland asks the United States for a loan at this time, it is estimated that he can get some back. It may be cheaper if Finland buys American oil. That is to say, the request made by Ruprecht just now may not be economically advantageous, but how do you say it? The world can't just look at money!
The economic conditions proposed by the Germans cannot be said to be pitfalls. At most, Finland earns less.
After all, the United States is about to face a war, and there may be problems with oil supply, what? Some people may say that tens of millions of tons of oil production in the United States will not be enough? I don't understand, brother! In fact, in World War II, the United States also restricted the amount of fuel used by civilians. For example, the Americans once stipulated that during wartime, the speed of American civilian cars could not exceed 40 miles! Although at this time, the Americans will not be as concerned as fighting World War II, but also, the current US oil supply is not as perverted as World War II. So, among other things, fuel prices will definitely rise!
"Do you think this works? Let's sign a coal supply contract to replace fuel supply." Stalberg still wanted to struggle.
"Do you think I'm stupid?" Ruprecht held back the second half of Stalberg's sentence with his eyes without even speaking. Because Germany does not need to sign any treaties with Finland at all, and Finland's coal can only be supplied by Germany! After all, the whole of Europe, whether it is the Ruhr area of Germany or the Donetsk coal mine under the control of Austria-Hungary, is fully competitive! The quality of the British Welsh white coal is indeed good, but it is a pity that the price of such excellent coal must be high. Generally, except for the strict requirements for coal used by warships, there is actually little difference in what kind of coal is burned! So unless Finland has trouble with the money itself, the bulk of coal imports can only be imported from Germany!
"Well, we hope that the amount of the loan can be increased to 400 million, and I hope the term of the fuel supply contract between the two parties is 5 years. We can guarantee that during this period, the amount of imported foreign fuel will not exceed 20% of the total. said Stalberg.
"10 years! This is our request. The loan amount will be increased to 450 million, and it will be paid in three years. The loan period is 15 years. If you agree, then you can get the first batch of 100 million marks within 3 months. Loans!" Ruprecht said.
In just a few minutes, the two sides played against each other for another round. Stahlberg thinks very clearly that from now on, five years from now, the war between the United States and Japan in the Far East will be over. After the war is over, the price of crude oil in the United States will drop. At this time, Finland naturally has a choice between the United States and Germany, two crude oil producers.
And what about Ruprecht? Naturally, he also knew what Stalberg was thinking, so he added 10 years to this deadline! This seems to just allow Finland to buy fuel for a few more years, but in fact it has its own considerations. The reason is very simple. After 10 years, the Russian Civil War will be over anyway, and it is estimated that the first five-year plan will be implemented! The crown prince is very aware of the horrors of the Soviet Union on an industrial scale in later generations.
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