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Chapter 20 Prime Minister's Offer

In the end, the meeting between the Time Traveler and the future Marshal ended successfully. Tirpitz said that he would try his best to let the German Navy pass the design plan for a new armored cruiser, and looked forward to the Bavarian Ship Design Bureau coming up with a better plan! The Time Traveler naturally said that he would contribute to the development of the German Navy. The two sides agreed on specific departure time and arrangements. Then, under the guidance of the waiter, Tirpitz left the palace.

Look at the time, it's time to have lunch later. The lazy time traveler decided to start his lunch early, but at this time, Earl Schelling said that Viscount Aiden, who represents the German government, requested a visit. If Tirpitz was the representative of William II, then Aiden was the representative of the German government! Or Bismarck, the time traveler naturally should not underestimate this prime minister who holds German power! He looked helplessly at the hour hand pointing to 11 on the clock, and the time traveler decided to see the previous one first.

The living room still returned to Tirpitz's living room. Aiden did not meet Tirpitz when he came in. As soon as he entered the door, the large-scale model of the cruiser was presented to him. Unlike Tirpitz's excitement and joy, Viscount Aiden, who was cautious about naval expansion, had some plans for this. He was too excellent, like drugs, and attracted the imperial government to invest more funds in the navy!

"Your Highness the Prince seems to be very interested in the navy. I originally remembered that the Kingdom of Bavaria should be more concerned about land affairs." Baron Aiden said in a vague manner.

"Germany will inevitably embark on the road of colonial empire, and overseas interests will become higher and higher in the empire. All those who try to hinder all this will be crushed, both individuals and groups. On the one hand, it is the need for economic and social development, and on the other hand, it is the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. All we do is hope to keep up with this trend and get a piece of the pie! My father and grandpa are very supportive of my ideas, because this will bring a better future to Bavaria!"

The truth about what the Prince of the Ropree system said! Historically, the Bavarian Kingdom did obstruct the navy's military expansion plan, but it failed in the end. Since it could not be changed, we could only take the ride-hailing ride! Therefore, the time travelers spent several years poaching people from Krupp, Rheinmetall and other companies to do research! Bavaria needs development, the government needs more income, and the royal family needs money. The basic industry, Bavaria, cannot compete with other places, so they can only use the government's power to build a batch of high-end things to accumulate capital.

"I'm just for money, do you have any objections?" Baron Aide's words made the Time Traveler very dissatisfied! If he was a comrade-in-arms with Tirpitz, and had a disagreement between the two sides, but was still an ally of mutual assistance under the naval order, then Baron Aide in front of him and the Iron Prime Minister behind him were a little dissatisfied with the Time Traveler! The Time Traveler knew what Bismarck was worried about. In fact, strategically he did support Bismarck's current policy. Navy expansion can be expanded, but it must not be too fast, but it won't work if you influence me to make money! I'm farming at home to make a fortune, so what's wrong with Bismarck?

"Your original intention is very good, but it may be better if you put the funds in Bavaria's agriculture or transportation. Although Bavaria accounts for one-eighth of the entire Germany, its agricultural output and area are very different. And the same is true for transportation. I have already told His Highness the Regent and His Highness **** these things. The Prime Minister can provide help in this regard!" The Baron felt the hostility opposite and explained immediately.

"It turns out that it is an exchange of interests. It supports the development of agriculture and transportation in Bavaria in exchange for the support of the Bavarian government's support for the Prime Minister's policy, and may even limit the scale of naval armor production. Well, Bismarck's abacus is really good! Because he really hits Bavaria's weakness! The grain output is too small!" The time traveler has to admire the iron-blooded prime minister's skills! His condition almost makes the time traveler unable to refuse!

Time travelers who have a certain understanding of the economic situation of the Second German Empire are very clear about how big the food shortage in Germany will be. Take 1911 as an example. Germany needs to import 2.08 million tons of wheat, 3.3 million tons of barley and 3 million tons of oats within one year! At the same time, Germany's corresponding crop production was 4.21 million tons of wheat, 3.32 million tons of big selling, and 8.1 million tons of oats! At the same time, the price of a ton of wheat is around 170 marks! Not to mention anything else, Germany needs to pay 35 million marks of wheat alone in one year!

Germany generally needs imports, while the situation in the Kingdom of Bavaria is worse than that in Germany! Bavaria's land area and population account for one-eighth of Germany, but the yield per unit of grain is at the middle and lower level! Taking Mecklenburg as an example, we can know the unit capacity gap between the two sides!

In hectares, the average wheat yield in Mecklenburg is 2370 kg. The average wheat yield in Bavaria is only 1600 kg! The barley yield is 2240 kg to 1710 kg! The oat yield is 2120 kg to 1560 kg! The potato yield is 14160 kg to 11690 kg! Only the yield of bare wheat is relatively close, 1790 kg to 1580 kg!

Once the war enters a state of war, with a large number of labor force being recruited, the agricultural situation in Bavaria can be described as a sharp deterioration! The food shortage will only become larger and larger! And now the only way to alleviate this problem is to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and carry out soil remediation projects. Historically, the effect of agricultural construction after the end of War 2 is still very good. Now, for the future of the Bavarian Kingdom, this work needs to be carried out in advance, and the key to the implementation is the Prime Minister of the Empire! If the German Central Committee is willing to help, or if Bismarck is willing to provide help, Bavaria's agricultural production will be much better!

"Your idea is very attractive and very consistent with the basic situation of Bavaria. I have almost no reason to refuse. But at the same time, I must consider that the development of agriculture is conducive to the improvement of living standards of the people in the Kingdom of Bavaria and the increase in fiscal revenue. The expansion of the navy can play the same role! As long as we have money, food is not a problem, and agricultural infrastructure improvement is not a problem."

"I don't think you have received a satisfactory answer from me for my grandfather and father, otherwise you wouldn't come to me. As the eldest grandson of the Bavarian royal family, I must determine which of these two things is more beneficial!" Prince Ruprecht said with a smile. The calm language implies pressure!

"The Navy will not have too many orders. For example, the 7,000-ton cruiser you designed, the Navy will not purchase more than 4 ships at most, and the order volume you can get is only 20 million marks, and the order volume is still over a few years. If you consider the infrastructure cost you need to invest in this business, you may not make a penny within a few years!" Baron Aide said with a smile. "The Kingdom has invested a lot in this project. If you still can't see the profit within a few years, you may be embarrassed!"

"Can I understand this is a threat?" As a time traveler with high self-esteem and a noble person who has lived in the royal family for 10 years! The other party is just a baron, and he thinks that he can be a tiger skin with Bismarck's banner? It's so ridiculous!

"I don't mean this! Really no!" The prince's cold tone that almost despicable made Aiden panic. He didn't expect that his little bit of temptation would cause such a fierce reaction from the other party!

"I will communicate with the Prime Minister in person on this matter. We have plenty of time to discuss this matter. Even if necessary, my father will discuss this matter with the Prime Minister in the Federal Parliament! So good, now you can leave, I need a rest." The time traveler issued an order to expel guests!

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