Chapter 141： The kindness of Prince Heinrich (1/2)
When Ruprecht returned to the hall again, Prince Wilhelm’s younger brother, now a colonel, Prince Heinrich, came up with a wine glass. As the most important supporting role in this meeting. It is also necessary for the two princes to communicate after meeting. Ruprecht wanted to deal with it and left, but the prince seemed to have something to say.
”I am very dissatisfied with Krupp, or I don't like all monopolistic companies. I am a soldier, at least my father and my brother intend to make me a naval officer. And I have always been like this. I have visited the British navy. The strength of the British navy is not only in their fleet, but also in strong production capacity and better competition mechanisms. Their fleet can always be updated, and unsuitable shipyards will eventually be cleared. Not in Germany.”
”What you said is very good. We are a royal family. The existence at the top of this society. The most important thing for us is to see who provides the best. The more fierce competition among the capitalists below, the better. And the country must With control over important areas, those capitalists dare to sell anything for profit! And their money often makes their actions unprofitable.” Prince Heinrich said.
”I can guarantee that there are not many people in the entire German royal family who have similar opinions. Only those who do business can understand these problems.” Prince Ruprecht secretly complimented. Historically, Krupp's armor monopoly eventually made Tirpitz look down on it, and wanted to find another armor manufacturer. This shows that Krupp is still very dissatisfied internally. It's just that they can't do it!
”The attitude of other people can be ignored, but the attitude of the Crown Prince must be noted. My brother has a bad temper recently, and his relationship with Krupp is very close. You need to prepare early.” Prince Heinrich reminded .
”It's okay, Prince William and I are friends. And friends will not be froze because of these things. And this matter has been qualitatively determined by the Emperor. There will be no major problems.” Ruprecht Not worried about the attitude of William II, it is possible to be upset. After all, the relationship between the bear children and the Krupp family is very good in history, but it is impossible to say that William II gave Krupp a head start.
First of all, you are not the emperor now. Although the crown prince is noble, he has no real power at all. Once Frederick III qualitatively determined the matter, and after the end was drawn, Wilhelm II's actions had no effect except to cause the emperor's unhappiness.
Secondly, the Krupp of this plane lacks armor technology, and at the same time the business in the field of naval guns is about to lose. Mergers in the shipbuilding field were also hindered by this matter. Therefore, the influence and energy of the Krupp family have dropped significantly compared to the same period in history. Wilhelm II will become emperor in the future. Naturally, everything should be in line with interests. If you look at the current Krupp, and then look at the current Bavaria, it is not difficult to choose?
”It's over if you keep a low profile. It doesn't matter.” Ruprecht said in his heart. I will have a long time to work with William II in the future. Just keep a good relationship. Besides, William II was not the kind of person who didn't hit the south wall without looking back. Historically, this guy is relatively smooth. As long as you don't want to fight against Bavaria's core interests, it doesn't matter.
”In addition, the imperial navy expansion plan may be ahead of schedule. And the time is tight.” After scanning a circle, Prince Heinrich whispered into Ruprecht's ear.
”What do you mean?” Crossing was taken aback. I have been busy talking to Krupp and naval orders recently, so I don't care about other things.
”The Qing government has an order of intent. The empire means to sell the two Munich-type armored cruisers that have been in service to the Qing country at a relatively low price. If this business is completed, our armored cruisers will only have four. So we have to fill this vacancy at the moment. The bidding work for the two new armored cruisers may begin soon, as long as your drawings here can be completed.” The Prince explained.