Chapter 139 Arms Import and Export Treaty

In order to better demonstrate the quality of the weapons to the two island envoys, Butler Hunter deliberately changed the discussion venue to the back mountain of the military factory, which is often used to test weapons.

Because this back mountain is often used for weapons experiments, the land on the mountain has long been baptized by shells and bullets, and there are no living animals and plants.

Several huge deep pits on the top of the mountain and the scattered iron pieces and stone debris in the pits exposed the tragedy that once happened here.

Near the halfway point of the mountain, several square targets have been fixed at this time to test the power of German rifles.

These targets are not used for the test of heavy machine guns, because the roaring bullets from heavy machine guns will tear these targets apart in an instant.

The top of the mountain is specially used to measure the position of artillery. Several brightly colored flags are erected on the top of the mountain as references for artillery aiming.

If you can hit the flag correctly and make the flag disappear in the explosion of the shell, it means that you have really aimed at the target.

The weapons on display included the Gew98 rifle, the German Maxim heavy machine gun, the 75mm Krupp smoothbore gun and the 105mm Krupp howitzer.

These weapons and equipment have one thing in common, that is, they all come from German military technology, and are also excellent weapons currently equipped by the German army.

There is no doubt that German military industry is natural. Although it is produced by Australia, the production technology is completely from Germany, and the production line is established under the guidance of German military experts.

These Germans have a very rigorous character and a meticulous attitude towards work, which also leads to Australia's military production level inheriting this advantage of the Germans. They are meticulous in the production of weapons and equipment, and do not allow any shortcomings and mistakes to occur.

Under such circumstances, the German weapons produced are basically no different from those produced by the German military industry. The only difference may be the place of production marked under the butt.

The firepower of these weapons naturally meets the expectations of the islanders. As the standard weapons currently in service in the German Army, the firepower of these weapons naturally does not need to be thought about. All of them are one of the most advanced weapons in the world today.

Especially the artillery produced by the German Krupp military factory, its power is extraordinary.

After seeing the whole weapon display, the two envoys of the island country became very excited and impatient.

Just on the way back to the government building, the two urged the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Butler Hunter many times, requesting to sign an arms export treaty as soon as possible and purchase a large amount of arms.

The export of German weapons is one of Australia's important strategies and also Australia's most important plan in the First World War.

German weapons and equipment are not only reliable, but also not very expensive. Coupled with the strong strength and reputation of the German Empire Army, many countries are full of admiration for German equipment.

Many countries in history have successively equipped a large number of German weapons during World War I and World War II, and some countries have even built the so-called German-equipped divisions based on the German organization.

Not only are they equipped with the same weapons and equipment as the German army, but even the instructors for training are Germans and German officers.

Of course, such an army has not lived up to everyone's trust, and its performance in the war is very impressive.

Unfortunately, such a German-equipped division that completely imitates the German army's organization, weapons and equipment, and even training personnel is not affordable by anyone, so it is small in scale and cannot have much impact on the frontal war.

But this aspect can also reflect the influence and shock that German equipment and the German Army brought to countries around the world in this era.

This is also the reason why Arthur chose to export German weapons and equipment. On the one hand, the German army has long been famous, and German weapons and equipment also have a great influence worldwide.

This also has many benefits for Australia, which has just started to export weapons. It can quickly make Australian weapons famous and quickly seize the market for weapons exports.

Of course, it is definitely not as good as the arms export share of the great powers in a short period of time. But because the current arms race among the great powers is becoming more and more fierce, there is still a certain market size in some regions.

When all the European powers are caught in the wave of the First World War, it is the opportunity for the Australian military industry to truly rise.

The Australian military industry, which has relatively complete British and German weapons, has a certain advantage in arms exports.

After all, being able to retain one's own country's weapons and equipment system and solve the problem of logistics supply without replacing weapons and equipment, isn't this the best solution?

Just after returning to the government building, Yukiichiro Yuzawa couldn't wait to ask the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to meet with Arthur and quickly conclude an arms import and export treaty between the island country and Australia.

Because arms export was something Arthur had already ordered to agree to, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs did not delay any longer and reported Arthur's request to the island country.

On November 14, 1902, Yukiichiro Yuzawa and Toshisuke Hirano finally met Arthur and couldn't wait to propose an arms import and export treaty between the island country and Australia.

The German weapons and equipment of this era were still too attractive, and because of the arms race and other factors, Britain could not provide so much weapons and equipment support to the island country every year, which was why the island country was eager to sign an arms import treaty with Australia.

"Your Royal Highness, the Duke of Australia, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor, the entire diplomatic mission, the island government, and all the people of the island countries, I extend my sincere greetings to you and Australia." As soon as he saw Arthur, Yukiichiro Yuzawa said very respectfully and sincerely.

Arthur nodded and replied with a slight smile: "I heard from Butler Hunter that your country wants to purchase our German weapons and equipment, right?"

Hearing Arthur's straightforward question, Yukiichiro Yuzawa didn't know how to answer for a while. But out of expectation for German weapons, he gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, Your Royal Highness. After watching it in practice, German weapons and equipment do meet our requirements and are one of the most powerful weapon systems in the world. In order to better maintain our domestic stability and protect the interests of all island expatriates, we have to expand our army, which also makes our demand for weapons and equipment even greater. We have signed an alliance treaty with the British Empire, and we also believe that Australia, which has a good relationship with the British Empire, can establish a good relationship with us, which is why we are here."

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