Holy Roman Empire

With a criminal record, capital becomes stolen money, which can be seized or confiscated according to Austrian law.

Anyway, as long as there is evidence in hand, no matter how big their background is, the Vienna government has nothing to fear.

Franz instructed: "Keep watching them. If they want to leave at this time, they can send someone to do ideological work for them first. If it really doesn't work, then resort to extreme measures.

Pay attention to the evidence in our hands, it must be convincing enough.Even if they want to take action, they can only make an example of others and catch a few serious ones.

We cannot turn against all international capital, and we must pay attention to methods and methods when we act. The government cannot directly go into battle shirtless. "

There is no need, Franz still does not want to turn against the international capital, this kind of thing is to kill the chicken to get the eggs, as long as you do it once, there will be no chance to do it again.

In the future, whether it is to issue bonds in the international market or to attract foreign capital, it will be impossible.Even Austria's normal commercial and trade exchanges with the outside world will be hit by them in retaliation.

Austria's current industrialization process still needs foreign capital to add bricks and tiles, and these people are all valuable.

If you strangle them all at once, even if the government gets a lot of cash, there is no way to achieve the same results.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Karl replied cautiously

Chapter 11 Scientist Archives

In 1855, British engineer Bessemer invented the converter steelmaking method, using machinery instead of manual mixing, which greatly improved production efficiency.

In this day and age, everyone's awareness of confidentiality is not high, and the news spread quickly.Of course, if you want to keep it secret, you can’t do it, as long as you apply for a patented technology, it will be leaked.

The converter steelmaking method is not a high-end technology, and people have not adopted it, mainly because of ideological and conceptual problems, not because of the difficulty of mechanical production technology for mixing.

After the news reached Vienna, it immediately caused a sensation, which means that the efficiency of steel production will be greatly improved, and the embarrassing situation of lack of steel on the market will be improved.

Franz, who occasionally flipped through the newspapers, saw this technology, and then remembered that the steelmaking technology of this era was still very primitive.

Austria's largest steel group, with more than [-] employees, produces less than [-] tons of steel annually.

With this little output, it still accounts for half of the total amount of steel in the New Holy Roman Empire, and is known as the number one steel group in continental Europe.

Austria's steel production is only second to the British, ranking second in the world, and its total production capacity has surpassed that of the French.

This data is enough to satisfy the Vienna government. Now the production capacity of Austrian steel is growing at a rate of more than 20.00% per year, which is completely open-ended development.

The main reason for the soaring production capacity is caused by market demand. Now the steel market is completely in short supply. Not only Austria, but the entire European continent is in short supply.

At present, the international steel exporters are mainly British, and Belgium is also a steel exporter. The remaining countries do not import steel, and they are considered industrial powers.

After five years of hard work in farming, the steel production capacity has finally exceeded one million tons. This is still based on the premise of merging the South German region, otherwise this figure will not be reached.

The jubilation of the Vienna government did not surprise Franz.There is no harm if there is no comparison. Now the steel production capacity of the British has approached 330 million tons, which is about the same as the sum of the European continent.

At this time, it needs to be opened and hung up.In terms of steel production capacity, the local resources of Britain and France determine the upper limit of their steel production capacity.

Even if steel technology continues to make breakthroughs, there is no way to solve these problems.It is not obvious in the short term, and in the later stage, insufficient resources will limit their growth.

Of course, they have colonies that can make up for the lack of resources, but the increase in costs has also caused a decline in profits, which will make capitalists lose their interest in continuing to invest.

Franz asked with concern: "Mr. Algist, is it feasible to use open hearth furnace steelmaking with our existing technology?"

There is no way, there are too many things, and Franz has forgotten to promote the innovation of steel technology, and there is still this hang that can be opened.

Of course, he is not even an amateur on this issue. Open-hearth steelmaking technology Franz remembers the words "open-hearth steelmaking". Anyone who is not a professional knows the specific content?

Algist looked at Franz in a daze, what the hell is open-hearth steelmaking? Could it be that the furnace was laid flat?

Franz couldn't answer this question either!He could only explain bluntly: "It is to improve the efficiency and quality of smelting steel by changing the steelmaking furnace."

Algist nodded thoughtfully, but was still at a loss, and replied uncertainly: "Your Majesty, this question requires a lot of experiments to know, why don't I do the experiment first?"

"Okay!" Franz replied without hesitation.

Obviously, this is not only a conceptual problem, but also a technical problem.At least Franz can be sure that it is definitely not enough to put the steelmaking furnace flat.

After dismissing Algist, Franz decided that in the future, it is better not to blindly force this kind of thing. If it involves industrial technology, it is better to just poach people.

Isn't it the Siemens family? Is it possible that with his influence in the German region, he is afraid that he won't be able to find anyone?

Franz can proudly say that after so many years of operation, except for the Prussian Junker nobles who can't dig it, other people basically depend on the price.

There is no way for the nobleman Juncker, this is really impossible to dig out, the army owns the country, Franz can't give that kind of treatment no matter what.

Of course, there are quite a few ordinary Junker nobles who come to serve him. After all, many nobles understand the truth that eggs should not be put in one basket.

Judging from the current development, the German region is obviously the more potential and the most orthodox existence of the new Holy Roman Empire.

The most important thing is that the policy implemented by Franz can best protect everyone's interests. Even the states that have joined the German Federal Empire are also flirting with the Vienna government.

Although the Paris Conference forcibly split the German region, this does not mean that the people in the German region are really willing to accept it.

On the contrary, because of the intervention of the great powers this time, the idea of ​​great unification has spread more widely.Especially the rebellious second-year middle school boys have all turned into staunch Great German factions.

In terms of recruiting talents, the Vienna government already has an advantage.Because of the resources in his hands, Franz can also offer a higher price than the other two.

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Franz ordered: "Tayron, send someone to investigate the Siemens family."

After several years of reorganization, the intelligence organization has become more combative. The peripheral intelligence organization formed by the aristocratic network mainly collects some basic information.

There are also specially trained intelligence personnel, who use this network to arrange new identities to infiltrate the governments of various countries.

These are long-term latent, and will not be activated unless it is absolutely necessary.In the short term, buying is still the main method, which is the most effective method.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Tyron replied

After a pause, Franz said again: "Just build a scientist archive to collect information on famous and credible scientists from all over the world, especially scientists from the German region.

Including outstanding young people who have the potential to become scientists, you can also pay attention to the same.Anything we need can be arranged to be dug up. In this regard, Earl Hohen can cooperate with them. "

There is no way, there are so many scientists in this world, and many people who are not well-known in later generations but made outstanding contributions at that time are also valuable to attract.

You can't fool outsiders, but you can always fool scientists in the German region with German nationalism and under the banner of patriotism, right?

Franz has already thought of the slogan: "Work hard for the unification of Germany", coupled with generous treatment, he can't believe it and can't fool people.

It's really oily and salty, and Franz doesn't mind moral kidnapping.Start with relatives and friends, let them do ideological work together, and educate diehards on patriotism.

As long as these people come in, it doesn't make any difference whether they are serving government scientific research institutions, private enterprises, or running their own industries.

In the middle and late 19th century, there was a great explosion of talents in Germany, both in terms of quality and quantity, far surpassing those of other countries in the world.

The German Second Reich was able to become an upstart because of this wave of talent explosion and was at the forefront of the second industrial revolution.

Now the background of the new Holy Roman Empire is much stronger than that of the Second German Empire.Whether it is in terms of resources or in the market, the gap is very wide.

In 1855, the total population of the new Holy Roman Empire was as high as 5128.6 million, with a total territorial area of ​​about 102.6 million square kilometers, and its total industrial volume was comparable to that of the French.

With this base, no other country in the European continent can compare with it except for the bear next door.

Mao Xiong is a pervert. Its territory is 7300 times larger than that of the New Holy Roman Empire, and its population is as high as 7400 million. This is also due to the Crimean War. Either this number or [-] million.

It doesn't matter if you can't fight the bear, Franz is just better than Britain and France.Especially the French. Ten years ago, France had a population of more than 3500 million, and now it is barely 3600 million.

This snail-like growth rate continued to decline. It was not until the First World War that it reached the 4000 million mark, falling from the second most populous country in Europe to the fifth.

Facing this competitor, Franz can confidently say: Don’t worry about anything, let’s take our time!

The strength comparison between the two sides is changing every year.In less than 20 years, the population of the new Holy Roman Empire will be double that of the French, and the gap in strength between the two sides will be completely widened.

There is no way, when you meet such a Buddhist opponent, you can surpass the past by relying on the salted fish mode.There is absolutely no need to do anything against them, the French themselves will play themselves behind.

Napoleon III's ability to develop the economy is indeed good, but there is no way to change the status quo of the low birth rate of the French people, unless the current inheritance law and marriage law are abolished...

In short, in a word, the French people are not unwilling to have children, but they cannot afford more children.Big cities are full of abandoned babies, and the working class can't afford to raise children, or they don't have time to raise them.

And farmers, who should have been the main force of population growth, spontaneously reduced their births in order to ensure the quality of life because of limited land.

Chapter 12 The Morality of Great Powers

Cairo

After the mediation of Britain and France, the negotiations finally achieved phased results, and Jonas agreed to make limited concessions.It's just that this kind of concession is only what he thinks, and the Egyptians can't feel it.

"Mr. Mahmud, we can choose not to pursue your responsibility, but you must pay enough compensation, otherwise I will not be able to explain to the people.

You must pay 100 million Aegis for cargo loss, 200 million Aegis for compensation, and 200 million Aegis for spiritual damage. This is the bottom line of the new Holy Roman Empire. "Jonas blackmailed

500 million Aegis is equivalent to 250 million pounds, which is equivalent to 18.3 tons of gold. This figure has already exceeded the fiscal revenue of the Egyptian government. It is strange to accept it.

Mahmud retorted angrily: "Impossible, you are extorting money!

What cargo was lost worth 100 million Aegis?This caravan is just to transport some pots and jars, which are not worth much at all, and the total of all the goods will not exceed [-] Aegis.

You only killed three people in total, and you need a pension of 200 million Aegis. This is simply a joke, and the maximum is [-] Aegis.

The loss of the Ali Kuisi tribe is dozens of times that of yours. Should your country also pay their pensions?We are not demanding, just offset directly.

The mental damage fee is even more nonsense.Obviously we are the ones who suffered the loss, even if it is a claim, the Egyptian government should claim compensation from your country! "

Jonas explained solemnly: "Mr. Mahmud, you are so ignorant.

The altars and jars of the caravan are all precious antiques, each of which is priceless. The 100 million Aegis is a wholesale price, and if you sell it for 500 million Aegis in scattered retail, there will be no problem.

The three unfortunate victims were all the best talents of the new Holy Roman Empire.If they don't have any accidents, they may become great nobles in the future, so their families request your government to compensate them according to the value of the nobles.

Considering the feelings of the victims, we believe that this reasonable request should be supported.

The illegal behavior of government officials in your country has deeply hurt the hearts of more than 5000 million people in the New Holy Roman Empire. Is the mental damage fee of 200 million Aegis worth a lot? "

Jonas' explanation made the eyes of the British and French representatives shine. It seems that they are ready to learn excellent experience.

What are you afraid of?In this era, when the great powers acted overseas, when did they make sense?

Mahmud was so angry that he was speechless for a while, how can he talk about such nonsense?

Opponents can play rogues, but they can only reason.There must also be sufficient reasons to gain the support of Britain and France before they can check and balance the Austrians.

French representative de Lesseb persuaded: "Mr. Jonas, your country's requirements are too high, which has far exceeded the capacity of the Egyptian government."

It's okay for the lion to talk too much, anyway, it's all negotiation, how can the price be lowered if you don't talk about it?But as soon as it comes up, it is said that it is the bottom line, so how can we talk about it?

Jonas said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, if you don't have money, you can use tariffs, minerals, road rights, or land to pay off debts.

We are not here for money, as long as there is a fair result.How the Egyptian government will pay the compensation can be discussed. "

See you, Jonas is a businessman, and the diplomat is only a part-time job.In doing business in the Egyptian region, the French are the best, and they are engaged in the most industries; the British are second, having obtained the right to build roads, and are expanding their power.

Austrian businessmen are more embarrassed. Many industries cannot enter, and Austrian goods are exported to Egypt, and they have to be heavily taxed.

Whether other people can bear it or not, Jonas, who is in pain, cannot bear it.He also wanted to get the privileges enjoyed by British and French businessmen.

Of course, this must be based on the premise of fulfilling the orders of the Vienna government.

Mahmoud roared: "This is impossible. The Egyptian government will never accept your blackmail. If you like to leave, if you want to stay and eat sand, just stay!"

What a joke, you have to pay so much for a small oasis of no value. Do you really think the Egyptian government is easy to bully?

After hearing what Mahmud said, Jonas was overjoyed, but he still said expressionlessly: "The Sinai Peninsula is not worth 500 million Aegis.

Your country must cut tariffs, abolish restrictions on the entry of Austrian goods into Egypt, and give equal treatment to Austrian businessmen in Egypt! "

Mahmud, who didn't know that he was fooled, thought that Jonas had made a concession, and after thinking for a moment, he replied: "Mr. Jonas, your request is too much. It is our sovereignty to freely determine tariffs. , absolutely cannot give up.”

Unable to worry about Mahmud, Britain and France are also paying attention to Egyptian tariffs, and they dare not make any sideways on this issue.

Jonas frowned and said, "It's getting late, everyone, let's calm down. We'll discuss the issue of tariffs tomorrow, and the other clauses will be considered passed?"

After negotiating for so long, it was the first time that Jonas asked to adjourn the meeting. Although he was a little puzzled, Mahmud still did not object.

After leaving the meeting room, Jonas immediately ordered the recorder sent by the Vienna government: "Will, sort out the content of today's meeting and send it back to the country. The Egyptian government agrees to cede the Sinai Peninsula."

Will's man frowned and said, "Mr. Jonas, the Egyptian government did not agree to cede the Sinai Peninsula. Aren't you deceiving the country by doing this?"

Jonas sneered and said, "How can it be considered cheating? Sending back the content of the meeting, according to the best understanding for us, isn't that idiot Mahmoud wanting to cede the Sinai Peninsula to us?

Don't be silly Will, international politics is just that dark.We just choose to confirm the content that is beneficial to us, and ignore the terms that are not good for us.

Negotiating with these indigenous countries, an ambiguous agreement, or a memorandum of understanding is the best way to obtain benefits.

Don't look at the French who seem to support the Egyptian government. When we proposed to cut tariffs, that guy de Lesseb was also tempted.

In the face of interests, everyone is not a philanthropist.Without sufficient interests, they will not stand up for the Egyptian government.

Now let us people on the Sinai Peninsula swear their sovereignty. Later, the Egyptian government will either choose war, or they can only continue wrangling at the negotiating table.

This meeting minutes is just an excuse to do something, try to make our eating look better, in essence, this is aggression! "

Will nodded thoughtfully, and the Egyptian government will never betray the country if it does not create an established fact!The economic value of the Sinai Peninsula is low, but this is not a reason to sell the country?