Germanic Empire: please call me William III

“Miss Krupp, developing a triple 50 caliber 305 mm naval gun, this is my request. This involved a top-secret shipbuilding program of the Imperial Navy. Next, the Empire’s demand for a triple 50 caliber 305 mm naval gun was very large, requiring at least thirty-six guns. This is undoubtedly a huge order for Krupp.

If Krupp can develop it on schedule, you can also make a lot of money in this business! I think that Krupp has monopolized the supply of artillery for the Imperial Army and Navy. Then, when the Empire needed more modern artillery, Krupp should also meet the needs of the Empire. ”

Liu Chuan expressed his opinion.

In the development of large-caliber naval guns, the Sun Never Sets Empire is undoubtedly at the forefront. Compared with before, the Germanic Empire was much behind.

On this issue, the Germanic Empire naturally had to catch up.

As the largest supplier of artillery in the Germanic Empire, Krupp naturally had to assist the Germanic Empire. Otherwise, why would the German Empire support the Krupp Company? Or why should Krupp continue to monopolize the supply of artillery for the Empire?

Beta Krupp’s expression was suddenly dignified.

She did not seem to think that this was actually the request of His Majesty the Emperor.

Then, Krupp’s options seem to be few.

“Miss Krupp, except for the triple 50 caliber 305 mm main gun. The Empire will then need a more powerful triple 50 caliber 380 mm main gun, and even a triple 50 caliber 410 mm main gun. Krupp, it is best to carry out research and development in advance and make technical reserves. Otherwise, it is very likely that this will affect the Shipbuilding Plan of the Imperial Navy! Liu Chuan reminded.

Beta Krupp’s face suddenly became even more ugly.

The development of large-caliber guns is not so easy, especially the Navy’s large-caliber naval guns. This involves the improvement of technology in various aspects such as materials, forging, etc.

In particular, Liu Chuan also requires that the multiplier ratio reach fifty times, and the difficulty of manufacturing will be greater.

Compared with the main guns of 45 calibers in other countries, the main guns of 50 calibers have a more powerful armor-piercing ability. Of course, the damage to the barrel will be relatively more serious.

But as long as it is possible to penetrate the armor of the enemy’s battleship and destroy the enemy’s battleship. Even if the barrel is scrapped, it is undoubtedly worth it.

“Your Majesty, we are indeed facing great difficulties now. If you want to develop these main guns, you need to invest a lot of research and development funds, but also need to invest a lot of manpower! Beta Krupp began to complain.

Liu Chuan thought for a moment and then said, “Miss Krupp, I can’t do anything about it either.” If Krupp could not meet this demand of the Empire. Then we had to look for cooperation with other companies. Rheinmetall has always wanted to get involved in artillery manufacturing and research and development. In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Skoda Company is also a very good partner. ”

In this era, Skoda is not a company that manufactures cars, their fist product is a heavy artillery, and the Škoda heavy artillery can be regarded as well-known throughout Europe and even the world.

Beta Krupp knew that it was absolutely impossible for the Empire to choose to be with other companies or not. In that case, it would be an absolute disaster for Krupp.

If it could not monopolize the supply of artillery for the Empire, Krupp would suffer great losses.

Even business will be taken away by other companies.

“Your Majesty, Krupp will do its utmost to develop new naval guns.” Beta Krupp had no choice but to say so.

Liu Chuan nodded: “Very good, Miss Krupp, if Krupp does not have enough funds, I can personally provide some investment to Krupp.” From this month onwards, fifteen million Imperial Marks can be invested in Krupp every month for twelve months. I just don’t know, a total of 180 million Imperial Marks, how much shares can be accounted for by Krupp? ”

Krupp was the arms giant of the Germanic Empire, and if it could take a part of the shares in this arms giant, even if it did not use too much, it could have a great impact on it.

Beta Krupp was suddenly silent, Krupp was the brainchild of her father.

If she could, she certainly didn’t want someone else to take a stake.

However, for Liu Chuan’s request, it is difficult for her to refuse.

On the one hand, Krupp is really short of money right now. On the other hand, the emperor’s support is indispensable. With the support of the emperor, more orders can be obtained from the military.

Among other things, the Imperial Navy’s large-scale construction of capital ships and other warships would allow them to make more profits if they could compete for more orders for the shipyards under Krupp’s name.

“Your Majesty, I accept Your Majesty’s investment on behalf of Krupp. With 180 million Imperial Marks, Krupp can give you twenty percent of the shares! Beta Krupp said.

Liu Chuan shook his head: “Twenty percent of the shares is too small, I want thirty percent.” All of these shares were transferred to August Mining Company. ”

“Deal!” Beta Krupp replied.