Chapter 2426 Teaching Two
"And after gaining the understanding and favor of the people, you can participate in the affairs of the country to a limited extent, such as some economic or trade activities. When we and the Swedish government cannot reach an agreement due to certain conditions, you should Stand up as a coordinating relationship between the two parties. In this regard, we will help you," Ruprecht said.
Even if it has won the favor of the people, the vase is still a vase, but it is just a vase that people like. If Gustav V cannot play a certain role in the life of the Swedish country, then the salted fish will be the salted fish after all, so In this regard, the German Empire needs to make some investments, so that Gustav V's influence among the people will rise from a vase to a person who has a certain role in the development of the country! Of course, it is best not to involve politics at the beginning, which will make some people uncomfortable, and it is still necessary to start with economics in the first place.
"Now there is a chance that the United States is about to launch the Pacific War, and the United States will definitely impose restrictions on the export of fuel oil. Therefore, there is a great possibility that Sweden will buy from us. When the time is right, you can participate in the negotiation. said Ruprecht.
"For Your Excellency's help, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the Swedish royal family." Gustav V said. "So I want to know what to do next?"
"The next step? Continue to strengthen the power of the royal family. We have several major projects that the Swedish royal family can fully participate in. One of them is that Siemens is planning to set up a company in Sweden. You can discuss related matters in detail with Mr. Siemens," the crown prince said.
Although, money is not everything, but without money is definitely not enough! Just like the first thing Ruprecht started to do was to make money, other things, whether it was building a navy or expanding an army, were all things that went backwards! From 1890 to the present, except during the war period, how to make money is a matter that has always run through the development of the Kingdom of Bavaria!
It is very difficult for the Swedish royal family to achieve a breakthrough in political rights, but it is almost impossible to get involved in the army. However, if it is no problem to start a business, the royal families of all countries will not be poor in this era. Afterwards, when everything is waiting to be done, generally as long as there are projects and funds, you can make money! The golden age of capitalism in the 1920s was like this in history. This is true whether it is the victorious countries, Britain, the United States and France, or the defeated Germany. Of course, Italy is an exception...
With the technical help of German companies, it is not a problem for the Swedish royal family to start a company. Perhaps in other countries, a business has limited leverage over the state. (Krupp’s level is counted separately) But in Sweden, for a small country with a population of only 7 million, any small-scale enterprise will have a very large impact on Sweden’s finances and economy. After all, Ericsson is still There is no rise, Saab and Volvo have not yet appeared, and the industrial scale is quite salty.
And if the Swedish royal family can seize this opportunity to invest in some key areas, conservatively speaking, the royal family’s assets can be greatly increased. From a large perspective, the royal family will play a very important role in Sweden’s economic life, and in Sweden In a capitalist country, if you have a say in the economic field, it is equivalent to having a say in politics. How do you say that? That is, the economic base determines the superstructure!
Of course, this kind of cooperation is mutually beneficial. The Swedish royal family has obtained a large amount of funds and the right to speak in the economy. At the same time, German companies can also use the Swedish royal family's relationship to enter Sweden, thereby binding the two economies together. When the economies of the two countries have reached the point where the German economy has caught a cold and the Swedish economy has to follow suit, I am really not afraid that Sweden will not stand on the side of Germany during the war for so long!
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In this era, economic aggression has become an important means for the expansion of a powerful country. When a country faces military and political oppression, it may fight back, but it cannot resist the sugar-coated bullet of economic aggression! Even happy!
"Think about it, Your Majesty, if your every move can affect the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of Swedish workers and their families, then who else in this country can underestimate your power and influence?" The Grand Duke of Baden said so.
"This may be a relatively long-term process." Gustav V said.
"It will be a long-term process, but the results will be quick. If you cooperate closely with us, you can see initial results within five years." Ruprecht thought for a while and said.
"So what's the next step?" Gustav V is finally interested now, after all, few people have trouble with money! No matter what happens next, the king is very happy to see his wallet bulging!
"The next step is that you will have limited contact with political affairs. You can express your views on current affairs in the media or other channels. Of course, your attitude must not be extreme, it must be gentle, and there are praises and hints, but it must not be Obvious attack! You need to let the Swedish people and the government gradually get used to your existence, and think that you are a person who cares about current affairs but rarely oversteps!"
"At this time, some people may express dissatisfaction with your participation in politics, but at this time, the royal family's wings are full, and you can exert your influence through various channels such as the economy, political parties, and the media, and then put those who are not good for you. To erase speech, of course, the means must be moderate, and at the same time, it must not be too targeted at certain people. Sweden is a country that advocates negotiation, and it is not radical. All radical ideas, whether right or wrong, will cause dissatisfaction among the Swedish people." Crown Prince Said.
However, at this moment, Prince Albert, who was relatively close to the side, whispered to the Grand Duke of Baden: "Your Excellency, it seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has repeatedly emphasized not to be radical?"
"Yes, we will talk about your question later." The Grand Duke of Baden finished speaking and signaled the prince to be quiet, and continued to listen quietly.
"Then can I establish my political party in the next step, and then help this party gain an advantage in the parliament, so as to form a government that obeys the king's authority?" Gustav V is already eager to try! He seemed to see the moment when the power returned!
"No, don't do this. You should make it clear that you are the king, you don't belong to any class, but only belong to this country! Don't say that in Sweden, which lost its royal power, even in Bavaria, the royal family holds the core power of the country , but we still have no plans to directly form our own political party or directly participate in the parliamentary struggle! Because this will change you from a referee to a player!" Ruprecht categorically rejected Gustav V proposal!
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