Chapter 690： Bargain three (1/2)
”I remember you mentioned that if things go well, the Caucasus will also become the empire's sphere of influence, isn't it?” Fritz said as he turned.
”I don’t know whether it can be incorporated into the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This is something you need to negotiate with His Majesty William and Turkey. However, what I can guarantee is that as long as conditions permit, my Bavarian and Bohemian regiments The situation in the outer Caucasus can be controlled. The inner Caucasus can also occupy a part of the area.” Prince Ruprecht thought for a while and said.
”If the conditions are right? This is a good statement. So what does the condition mean to you?” Emperor Fritz asked.
”On the navy side, completely defeat the Russian Black Sea Fleet. In terms of logistics, it is enough to guarantee the capacity, plus reasonable compensation, and leave the affairs of the army to us.” Ruprecht said.
Historically, the Confederate forces have indeed been pushed to the current Transcaucasian region. On this plane, if the Confederate Legion that has been continuously strengthened has no historical record, you are simply impossible, so the prince is very confident about it.
”You don't want to have an enclave in Eastern Europe, do you?” Ferdinand said.
”Of course not, but I think we should own more than 40% of the oil fields in the Transcaucasus region. We only need this. Ruprecht said that the Transcaucasus region will later produce more than 20 million tons of oil per year! Almost except the United States Outside of the world’s largest oil-producing areas, Iraq, Iran, and the Dutch East Indies and others are probably not comparable together. How can such an important oil field not have a share?
”Hehe, it seems that Prince Ruprecht intends to monopolize the oil supply of the German Empire. I don't know whether William will agree.” Ferdinand said with a smile.
”The Prussian rifle is monopolized by Mauser and the artillery is Krupp. If the merchants can, why can't we?” Ruprecht said dismissively.
”So now, have we settled these matters?” The prince calculated in his heart, tens of thousands of people tossed back and forth during this period, isn't it just for this matter? Generally speaking, Bohemia Moravia is already under the control of the prince and has acquired shares in the Transcaucasian oil field. This benefit has basically come to an end. If he wants more benefits, the prince will probably take Moscow. Just come down....
”Of course, your goal was achieved,” Fritz said. Regarding Mary’s entitlement, I will complete it within 2 months. I hope you can go to Vienna to attend this ceremony in person.
”But for now, I want to hear about the military arrangements, General Conrad, please tell me your opinion first.” Emperor Fritz said as he turned.
”If the prince's promise can be fulfilled, then our defense situation will become better. We only use the defense of Galicia and Hungary, and the front of the defense has been reduced by nearly a third. If this is the case, we originally used The five army groups against the Russians can be reduced to four, and then one army can be deployed on the southern front to deal with the Serbs.” When the Emperor Fritz asked Conrad, the latter said confidently.