"Mr. Lenoir, on this trip to Vienna, I hope you will work harder and set up the team there first. In the future, our company will be able to form a Berlin-Vienna dual-core structure. The two sides will have different focuses, which will also be good for the company itself." Ernst explained to Lenoir.
"Your Highness, don't worry. I have accumulated a lot of work experience over the years, and I will definitely develop Hechingen Energy Power Company in Austria." Lenoir promised.
Compared with running the company, Lenoir is more interested in research, but after truly becoming a senior executive of the company, he found that with the help of the company, he could combine more resources to realize some of his ideas.
"Karl, Berlin will be left to you, are you confident?" Ernst turned to the young Karl·Friedrich·Benz and said.
"Your Highness, I will definitely live up to your expectations." Benz said excitedly.
Anyone who suddenly takes over such a large company would be so excited, especially a young man like Benz.
Over the years, Lenoir has been studying under the senior Lenoir. Benz has developed the ability to take charge of his own business, and he handles many of the company's daily affairs.
"Rorschach, you need to take more responsibility this time when you go to Vienna. Your imagination is very wild, but your execution ability is not enough. You need to learn more from Mr. Lenoir."
Berlin Energy Power Company, just by listening to the name, you know that Ernst's original intention to create this company is not limited to the field of internal combustion engines.
In fact, steam engines are also an important research project of the company, because the vast majority of machines on the market are still steam-powered.
This time Ernst will split the company. Although Berlin is good, it will enjoy the dividends of German reunification in the future, which will be more conducive to gathering talents in Germany.
But we must also be careful. Prussian Government is one of the most efficient governments in this era and has strong nationalism, so Berlin Energy Power Company is very dangerous just in Berlin.
For example, railways, this important strategic resource, are targeted by the Prussia military and government, and then nationalization has become a trend. Ernst does not think that internal combustion engines are less attractive than railways.
Therefore, the name Berlin Energy Power Company needs to be changed. It is definitely not possible to use an East African name. It is better to change it to Hechingen.
As we all know, Hohenzollern Conglomerate straddles Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire. This is already a common sense concept in the minds of ordinary people.
After changing the name to Hechingen Energy Power Company, it was very logical to open a branch in Vienna. Vienna is also the world's top level in terms of higher education, so there is no need to worry about talent issues.
First Railway in East Africa will definitely need to use steam locomotives for a period of time, and Ernst does not plan to invest too much in this regard.
If you don't want to invest too much, but also want to ensure that you have a certain say in this field, the best way is to find a partner.
There is no more suitable candidate for this partner than the Austria royal family. In fact, Ernst has always been more inclined to cooperate with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austro-Hungarian Empire always seems to be easier to deal with than Prussia.
There are too many states in Prussia. Although Hechingen Royal Family has a certain influence because of his surname, the congenital deficiencies in the Hechingen area are destined to have low influence in Germany. Especially since Ernst has not chosen to enter Prussian Army and the government, it is naturally separated from the center of power of Prussia.
East Africa's first partner in the future must be Austro-Hungarian Empire, not Prussia. This is not only the result of the marriage, but the main reason is that Austro-Hungarian Empire is not enthusiastic about overseas colonial expansion in the future and is powerless.
If East Africa wants to develop, it must have a big partner. It is best if this big leg has very little ability to interfere in East Africa.
The new company has two headquarters, one in Berlin, led by Benz, specializing in the new automotive project.
Vienna, led by Lenoir and Rorschach, focuses on research in the railway field. The diesel locomotive is a separate project, and the steam locomotive is completed in cooperation with Austria.
Austria Railway development is quite satisfactory for the world's powerful countries. Considering the large number of nationalities in the country, the Austria government attaches great importance to railway construction.
Therefore, the strength of many railway companies in Austria is not weak, but not too strong either. This is exactly the basis for the cooperation between Hechingen Energy Power Company and Austria.
After years of development, Hechingen Energy Power Company also has many unique skills in the field of steam power, which complement the advantages of Austria.
Placing the railway project in Austria also has the advantage of facilitating imports from East Africa. Suez Canal will be opened next month. Austria ships can reach East Africa directly as long as they pass through Suez Canal.
This also means the decline of Southwest routes in Africa as a whole, the strategic position of Cape Town has declined rapidly, and the shipping value of East African coast ports has also dropped significantly, but it has become more convenient to travel from East Africa to Europe.
"Ernst, you are a real thief. I heard some time ago that you were busy setting up an agricultural company in Austria, but I didn't see you coming to the palace. This time you ran to the palace when you asked for help. Ferdinand Did you lead that kid into trouble?" Franz said speechlessly.
"Your Majesty, you can't say that. I am also driving Austria's economic development! You just said that the agricultural company and Hechingen Energy Power Company are not famous big companies. They have solved the employment problems of many people and brought so much tax revenue to Austria. This is obviously a two-way street!"
"Hmph, that's an outrageous thing. Last time Ferdinand sent a telegram and asked me to insert people into the Royal Naval Academy. I knew it was you who instigated it as soon as I saw it."
"Your Majesty, Archduke Ferdinand also wants to make a career. Now he is Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in East Africa. It is not a shame to learn from a naval power like Austria., it was definitely out of public interest and not instigated by me. This can only prove that Archduke Ferdinand is an upright person and conscientious in his duties. "Ernst vindicated Maximilian I.
"Okay, I won't joke with you anymore. This is information about a railway company invested by the royal family. If your Hechingen Energy Power Company really had some achievements in Prussia, I wouldn't be able to cooperate with a young boy like you."
Ernst immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. We in East Africa will never forget your country's kindness."
"By the way, when do you and Prince Constantin plan to establish a country? I heard that Prince Constantin has already gone to East Africa. Can you tell me more about it." Franz asked curiously.
It is no secret that Hechingen Royal Family has left overseas, so Franz is even more curious about where Hechingen Royal Family will go next. It is not easy to build a kingdom.
"Of course, it depends on your Majesty. You also hope that Princess Karina will become the queen in the future, not the prince and queen!" Ernst looked at Franz I pitifully.
Franz blew his beard angrily. "You bastard, you are joking with me, get out of here!"
"Okay, I'll get out now. I wish you a happy life in the future!" After saying that, Ernst ran away in a flash.
"This kid is still so unruly..." Franz said with a smile.
Saying this, Franz is still very relieved about Ernst. An extra "clown" in the serious palace will always make Franz feel novel and relaxed, and it feels like a high place.