After discussion with the generals of the Imperial Army, they finally decided to purchase 20,000 Truck from Daimler Company. However, payment needs to be made in five installments. The army's military expenditure is very tight. If they can spend more than 100 million Mark to buy Truck, it will already make them tighten their belts.
Of course, in Oscar's view, 20,000 Trucks are far from enough. Once a war breaks out, Germany will need to mobilize more than 3.5 million troops. The army alone probably has more than three million men. This also means that the Army needs more Truck to transport personnel and materials.
However, Oscar also knows that Moltke the Younger is now in charge of the Army. Although, he and Moltke the Younger are no longer quarreling with each other. However, the relationship between the two parties is still not good. It is obviously impossible for Moltke the Younger to agree to large-volume purchases. Unless, Moltke the Younger is replaced and another person is appointed as the chief of general staff.
However, even if Oscar now becomes Imperial Crown Prince, it is impossible to have the power to replace Moltke the Younger in a short time. Therefore, he could only think of other ways.
Oscar decided to ask Daimler Company to produce more Truck as a reserve. Once a war breaks out, it can be delivered to the Army immediately, or even in the form of a loan, for use by the Army first, and then the relevant payments will be paid after the war is over. In this case, the pressure on the Army can be further reduced. At the same time, it can also make the Army remember his goodness.
On the other hand, it is increasing the sales of this kind of Truck to the private sector. In this case, after the war breaks out, these Truck can be requisitioned in the name of the military, so that the military can have enough Truck to go to the front line to support the battle.
In addition to the 20,000 vehicles purchased by the Army, the Navy also purchased 5,000 vehicles. Compared with the army, the use of Truck in the navy is much smaller. After all, naval bases are built on the seaside, and they can almost solve most of the problems by using ships for transportation. Of course, the Navy is the most supportive of Oscar and will of course support Oscar products. It can be said that now German Navy and Oscar are just wearing the same pair of pants.
On the way back to Berlin, Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz and Oscar took the same car. Oscar's car has long been replaced by Daimler B-Class car.
"****Your Highness, although it is our navy, but from my personal experience, the army's demand for Truck is obviously greater, and it cannot be satisfied by 20,000 Truck." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz sighed.
Oscar nodded, his expression a little unsightly. Truck can not only be used to transport troops, but can also drag artillery and transport logistics supplies. Compared with mules and horses, Truck requires no feeding and almost no rest, and its carrying capacity is larger than that of mules and horses. In comparison, the overall efficiency is naturally far higher than that of mules and horses. However, this is obviously a piece of equipment that is extremely useful for improving the combat effectiveness of the army, but due to the obstruction of some people, its promotion in the army has encountered big problems.
Oscar was very angry about this. If possible, he would like to shoot such a guy. But it is a pity that now he is only Crown Prince, and he is still the 'generation' Crown Prince, not Emperor of the Empire. He has no power to replace the chief of general staff who is highly valued by the emperor.
"Your Excellency, there is nothing we can do about it. Father Emperor trusts Moltke the Younger too much." Oscar shook his head, looking a little helpless.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz naturally knows Wilhelm II's character very well. Although Wilhelm II is very talented, he is stubborn and arrogant and cannot listen to other people's opinions. Even if he knows that Moltke the Younger's ability is problematic, he will not easily replace him. After all, Moltke the Younger is his person.
Of course, the reason why Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz was able to become the head of the navy was also because he was deeply trusted by Wilhelm II. Otherwise, he would not be able to keep his word in the navy.
"Your Highness, if I have the chance, I will raise this point with Your Majesty. With Your Majesty's wisdom, I believe he will know what to do." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz hesitated and then said.
Oscar shook his head. "Let's forget it. This will definitely arouse Father Emperor's resentment."
The navy and Oscar are very close, which already makes Wilhelm II a little dissatisfied. If Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz still accuses another minister who is highly trusted by Wilhelm II in front of Wilhelm II, it will definitely make Wilhelm II even more disgusted. Oscar hopes that Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz will take charge of the navy and lead the navy to defeat Royal Navy. He didn't want to cause any problems.
Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz nodded and had no choice but to stop talking about this topic.
"By the way, Your Highness, you are going to be an adult soon!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz suddenly asked.
Oscar was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
yes! Now Oscar is about to turn twenty years old. There was only one month left before his twentieth birthday. It has been five years since he was reborn into this world. In the past five years, he tried every means to strengthen Germany's military strength, and also took this opportunity to become acting Crown Prince of Germany by accident.
It can be said that the five years since Oscar's rebirth were not wasted. Thanks to his efforts, German Navy has made great progress compared with another time and space. At the same time, German Army's strength is also improving bit by bit. Oscar believes that once a war breaks out in the future, the combat effectiveness of the Germany* army will be even more terrifying. The possibility of winning this World War will also be greater.
Although, if Oscar's mental age in two lifetimes is added together, he is already over forty years old, which is considered a middle-aged man. But his current biological age is still less than twenty years old after all. Compared to his previous life, he was stronger and stronger. But it is a pity that as acting Crown Prince, he is still a virgin because he is too busy and has never even held a girl's hand. It has to be said that among the royal family of the empire and even the heirs of various countries, this is definitely the only one.
"Your Highness, I learned from Your Majesty that on your twentieth birthday, Your Majesty will hold a grand coming-of-age ceremony for you in the palace. At that time, the empire's ministers and celebrities will be invited to attend. Especially those young and beautiful aristocratic ladies, they have probably been waiting for it for a long time." Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz couldn't help laughing.
Oscar was immediately speechless. He was about to become an adult, and it was indeed time for him to find a girlfriend and get married. Moreover, in terms of his identity and status, Wuyu is the biggest eligible bachelor in Germany and even the whole world. There are countless girls staring at him.