"Crown Prince, United States of America can provide Austro-Hungarian Empire with a low-interest loan of 100 million US dollars, what do Your Highness think?" Bryan asked.
"100 million US dollars?" Crown Prince Karl felt ecstatic in his heart. 100 million US dollars is already equivalent to 400 million Mark. If used to build Battleship, several New-style Battleship can be built. Of course, Crown Prince Karl's appetite is more than that.
"Your Excellency Secretary of State, isn't the loan from 100 million US dollars too small? As far as I know, the loan you provided to Island Nation is definitely more than that. You know, Austro-Hungarian Empire is at the forefront of the confrontation with Germany. Once we join Anti-German Alliance, this means that we will be at odds with Germany. Without strong military strength, our security cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, we need to spend more money on military construction. We not only need to build a strong army, but also a strong navy!" Crown Prince Karl said. It's not easy to meet a God of Wealth like United States. If you don't find a way to get more benefits from Americans, it would be a failure. What's more, Americans is rich and powerful, and it is only natural to get more benefits from them.
Besides, doesn't Americans want Austro-Hungarian Empire to be their bridgehead against Germany? Then naturally you need to pay enough price to let Austro-Hungarian Empire see real benefits. Otherwise, Austro-Hungarian Empire people are not fools, so how could they do it?
"Okay, Crown Prince. I will discuss it with the President. However, I personally think that providing a loan of US$200 million to the Austro-Hungarian Empire should not be a big problem." Bryan said.
"Two hundred million dollars?" Although, this is no longer a small amount. However, Crown Prince Karl still feels that it is not enough.
"Crown Prince, this is just the first batch. Once Austro-Hungarian Empire officially joins Anti-German Alliance, I guarantee there will be follow-up loans!" Bryan said. He also felt that Crown Prince Karl's appetite seemed to be very big!
Crown Prince Karl nodded. He also knew that it would be very difficult to fight with nothing. If Americans is not allowed to see their sincerity, Americans will not continue to invest.
"Even if Austro-Hungarian Empire joins Anti-German Alliance, I think Anti-German Alliance's power is too weak. After all, in the entire Europe, Germany's strength is too strong. It is so powerful that other countries simply do not dare to confront Germany!" Crown Prince Karl said.
Bryan nodded. "So I think the scale of the Anti-German Alliance needs to be further expanded. For example, we can invite France and Italy to join in. They have suffered very heavy losses in this war. If Germany can be defeated, then their losses in this war can be made up for."
Crown Prince Karl nodded. Although he believed that the current strength of France and Italy was severely damaged, even joining Anti-German Alliance would not be of much help. However, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat! With the participation of these two countries, they can share some of the pressure on the Austro-Hungarian Empire and prevent them from fighting alone.
"In addition, we will try to win over Ottoman Turkish Empire. Although Ottoman Turkish Empire has declined, it is still quite strong and can arm millions or more troops." Bryan said.
"Ottoman Turkish Empire is also a not weak country. However, it is hard to say whether their Sultan has the courage." Crown Prince Karl said disdainfully.
You know, the relationship between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Ottoman Turkish Empire is not very good, and they have even been hostile. Balkan Peninsula has always been the sphere of influence of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, but after the rise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it began to constantly stir up trouble. Now, with the help of the victory in the war, almost the entire Balkan Peninsula has been captured. Of course, Austro-Hungarian Empire is much stronger than Ottoman Turkish Empire, but Crown Prince Karl is also worried that Ottoman Turkish Empire's strength will develop as a result.
"As long as there are enough interests, I believe Ottoman Turkish Empire will join in." Bryan said.
Crown Prince Karl shrugged and said nothing more. He knew that even if Anti-German Alliance was established, United States would still be the leader of the alliance. In order to get more loans from United States, there is no need to offend them.
"In addition, if Buru is willing to join, we can also support them." Bryan continued.
"Buru?" Crown Prince Karl's brows knitted together tightly. Although he is not sure about Buru's strength. However, among World War, Austro-Hungarian Empire's army was beaten to pieces by Russians. If German military hadn't extended a helping hand in time, they might have been defeated. This makes Crown Prince Karl always vigilant about Buru, fearing that Buru will develop.
"Yes, Crown Prince. Buru is also the target of our struggle. Although their social form is different from ours, they should treat the issue of Germany the same as us. In the last war, they were also extorted by the Germany people. If there is a chance to regain the lost interests, I think Buru will not refuse." Bryan said.
"However, Your Excellency Secretary of State, once Buru becomes stronger, it will probably be a disaster for the entire capitalist world!" Crown Prince Karl reminded.
"Crown Prince, don't worry at all. We and Buru are just using each other. After we defeat Germany, it's time to deal with Buru. No matter how strong Buru is, he can still compete with Is Germany stronger? Even Germany is not our opponent, let alone Buru. By then, we will easily be able to deal with Buru! The world is still in our hands." Bryan said.
Crown Prince Karl nodded, and he understood Americans's wishful thinking. They benefit from using Buru to weaken Germany. However, I am afraid that other countries of the Anti-German Alliance are also chess pieces in the hands of Americans, right? Including Austro-Hungarian Empire, they are nothing more than cannon fodder for Americans.
However, Crown Prince Karl also knew that if they did not accept help from Americans, they would be helpless under the attack of Germany. Only with support from Americans can they have the power to fight back. Therefore, Americans's help is indispensable. The two sides are completely in a relationship of mutual use.