The assassination of Oscar seemed to have come to an end because Crown Prince Wilhelm was under house arrest. No one mentioned it anymore, as if everyone had selectively forgotten it. Of course, Oscar is still in the hospital. Gunshot wounds are not easy to heal and require months of treatment. Otherwise, if an infection occurs, it won't be fun.
While staying in the hospital, Oscar did not forget to accelerate the development of his industry. At the same time, there is also research on emerging technologies.
"Your Highness, I have made an appointment for you. Tomorrow afternoon, Mr. Gustav? Lilienthal will come to meet you. In addition, the people we sent to United States have already met with Wright Brothers got in touch. They were very interested in our funding, but they were still hesitant about leaving United States," Karl? Feng? Jonath said to Oscar.
Now, Karl? Feng? Jonath is no longer the general manager of German Welfare Lottery Company, but has become the secretary of Oscar. Of course, his investment in German Welfare Lottery Company still exists, and the profits from each period will be deposited into his bank account as usual. After already possessing a huge sum of money that ordinary people could not earn in ten lifetimes, Karl? Feng? Jonath is no longer interested in making money for German Welfare Lottery Company. Instead, he wanted to be like his father, Imperial Family's steward, and made this his goal.
Imperial Family's steward, although his status is not high. However, the hidden power is very great. Even the important ministers of the empire must be respectful. Karl? Feng? Jonath wants to be that kind of person.
Although the current Crown Prince is still Prince, Karl? Feng? Jonath believes that the one who will eventually become Crown Prince and inherit the entire empire will definitely be Oscar. This is not only his point of view, but also the point of view of his father Essen? Feng Jonath. Even many important officials in the military and government believe that Crown Prince Wilhelm has no future. Among the many Prince, although Oscar ranks low in inheritance rights, his ability is the strongest. He will be the best choice for the German Empire to inherit the throne.
Of course, what that will ultimately look like remains to be seen. But that doesn't stop them from placing bets in advance.
Oscar nodded. "Wright Brothers, continue to contact them, and if necessary, further improve our favorable conditions. Try our best to persuade them to come to Germany next year to carry out their research."
"Yes, Your Highness. But is their research really that important?" Karl? Feng? Jonath This is the first time that Oscar attaches such importance to an invention that has not yet been successful.
"Their invention is very important! If successful, it will change the entire world. No matter what, we must take this invention into our hands. This is an important opportunity for the German Empire to surpass other countries." Oscar said with a serious face.
The airplane invented by Wright Brothers has brought about huge changes in the entire world. Especially war, it becomes more three-dimensional because of this. In future wars, it is said that whoever has control of the air will win the war. Although, this may not be apparent in the short term. But as time goes by and technology advances, the importance of aircraft in war will become more and more important.
"Yes, Your Highness." Karl? Feng? Jonath nodded seriously. He understood the importance from Oscar's expression and tone.
Oscar hesitated, and then said, "If they are still unwilling to come Germany, I authorize you to use violent means. Even, kill them."
Karl? Feng? Jonath couldn't help but feel a shiver in his heart. He also had a feeling that Oscar's whole person had changed since this assassination. If Oscar was a gentle and non-aggressive person before. So now, he has become a gentle person with cruelty hidden on the surface, and he does not hesitate to use any means to ensure his own interests.
"Mr. Gustav? Lilienthal, you have to make arrangements. We also have to fully support his research. If Wright Brothers is willing to come to Germany, let them carry out research under Mr. Gustav? Lilienthal's project." Oscar continued.
Compared to Wright Brothers, Oscar is naturally more willing to believe Gustav? Lilienthal, the Germany person.
Many people may be unfamiliar with Gustav? Lilienthal. However, his brother Otto? Lilienthal is famous.
Otto? Lilienthal is a Germany engineer and glider pilot, one of the world's aviation Vanguard. He was the first to design and build a practical glider, known as the "Father of the Glider". In the three years from 1893 to 1896, the Lilienthal conducted more than two thousand gliding flight tests, improved the overall layout three times, took many photos while gliding, and accumulated a large amount of data. Based on this, the "Air Pressure Data Table" was compiled, which provided valuable information to aircraft manufacturers in the United States, Britain, France and other countries. In 1894, he controlled a glider to glide down a 50-meter-high hillside, flying 350 meters and reaching a maximum distance of 1,000 meters. Lilienthal's name spread like wildfire around the world with press reports. People gave him the nickname "Batman".
On August 9, 1896, Lilienthal controlled his glider and took off from the hillside near Germany Stölln. With a strong wind, he suddenly soared very high. Lilienthal was very excited, but had no idea that the glider had reached the edge of stalling due to the too large angle of attack. Just as he was trying a new control method, the "two-winged bat" suddenly swooped down and fell to the ground. The glider crashed. Lilienthal also suffered a fatal injury - a fractured spine. People rushed him to the hospital. On the way, the dying Lilienthal said his last words to his loyal collaborator and younger brother Gustav: "Someone has to sacrifice..." The generation of "Batman" passed away calmly at the age of 48.
After Otto? Lilienthal passed away, Gustav? Lilienthal inherited his legacy and continued to conduct research on flight. Oscar also plans to fully support their research from now on. If Wright Brothers is added to United States, Germany will be at the forefront of the world in this field.
At that time, the research on aircraft in the military field will be carried out, so that Germany can maintain the world's leading level in this field, and even play a greater role in future wars.