"Your Majesty, Buru have officially replied to us and are willing to cooperate with us." Empire Foreign Minister Wachth said with a smile.
Several agreements reached by Oscar and Joseph were approved. When the news came, Oscar and Military and Political Ministers of the Empire couldn't believe it. After all, what Germany gave to Buru was candy laced with poison. Those people at Bolshevik Party were not fools, so there was no way they didn't know this. Oscar even once thought that there was some conspiracy by Bolshevik Party.
However, even if there is some conspiracy. Buru agreed to these conditions, which also has huge benefits for Germany. Whether it is to help Buru rebuild the industrial system or build a transportation network, it will cost money. Buru doesn't have real money, so use Agricultural Products and Mineral Resources to pay off the debt. As much as Agricultural Products and Mineral Resources are given, Germany will help them build as many factories, sell as many machinery and equipment, and build as many railways and highways.
In this case, the construction period is almost determined by Buru. In order to speed up, they will definitely step up their exploitation of those farmers. Will those farmers have a favorable impression of Buru when they are hungry? Wait until Germany attacks Buru, then announce the allocation of land to them and reduce taxes at the same time. You don't need to think about it to know that those Buru farmers will probably become the leading party immediately.
"Then let's start implementing the agreement!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Imperial Prime Minister Bülow nodded.
Although much of this cooperation with Buru involves the future military deployment of the Empire, basically most of the projects are civilian projects supported by the government. Of course, in order to meet the needs of the military, the military will definitely send people to participate secretly. Only in this way can we ensure that the military gets what it wants and takes the lead in future wars.
"How many Battleships does Buru want us to build for them?" Oscar asked.
Germany helps Buru build a batch of Battleship, which is also a key project of this cooperation.
"Your Majesty, Buru proposed to build four Battleship of this class." First Sea Lord Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.
"Four ships? That's about it. Their financial resources are not enough." Oscar touched his chin. Although he wanted to cheat Buru hard, Buru only had such little financial resources, so there was nothing he could do!
"The Navy must prepare loopholes when building these warships for Buru. Only in this way can we ensure that we can easily sink these Battleship when war begins!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. The designers have already started to think of a solution. When the time comes, Russians will find that he spent a huge amount of money and what he bought back is just a pile of scrap metal!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said with a smile.
Although, this seems a bit unethical. However, for the benefit of the Empire, in order to win the war, it is natural to do everything possible.
"By the way, Your Majesty. Ottoman Turkish Empire also expressed the hope of ordering a batch of Battleship from the Empire." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer continued.
"What warships are they going to buy? How many?" Oscar asked.
"They want us to build two Battleships for them based on the 'Mackensen-class' Battleship."
Oscar thought for a while, "Promise them! However, the profits must be guaranteed."
Reinhard? Admiral Scheer nodded.
The last time Germany held a battleship auction, Ottoman Turkish Empire bought the 'Von De Tann' number Battlecruiser, the 'Lothringen' number Battlecruiser, and the 'Ostfriesland' number Battleship. But now it seems that Ottoman Turkish Empire is obviously not satisfied with these battleships.
Of course, this is not to say that these warships are not good, but compared to the warships bought by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ottoman Turkish Empire's naval strength appears to be too weak. It can be said that if Ottoman Turkish Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire go to war, their navy will probably only huddle in the Black Sea, and will not even have the courage to leave the strait and enter Mediterranean Sea.
Although the current Ottoman Turkish Empire has declined. But they don't want to be suppressed too much. This is especially true when Austro-Hungarian Empire is pressing on Balkan Peninsula step by step.
Since Ottoman Turkish Empire is determined to strengthen their naval strength, Germany will of course help them. Although, this will bring Ottoman Turkish Empire's naval strength to a higher level. This makes the situation of the Mediterranean Sea more complicated. However, this is also very beneficial for Germany. After the rapid rise of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy, Mediterranean Fleet of German Navy was unable to control the entire Mediterranean Sea in a short period of time. At this time, if Ottoman Turkish Empire can compete with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it will give German Navy Mediterranean Fleet more time to develop.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer nodded.
"Your Majesty, Imperial Navy Mediterranean Fleet have already stationed at the Mediterranean Sea. However, there is currently no suitable military port. We are at Corsica and A military port is being built on Sicily. However, it will not be able to move in for a short period of time. The fleet is currently only staying in the civilian port, which is very detrimental to the safety of the fleet," Admiral Reinhard? Scheer continued.
Oscar nodded, the fleet's military port is different from ordinary civilian ports. Not only must you build fortifications, but you must also build various military buildings, such as ammunition depots, oil depots, command centers, military camps, etc. German Navy has begun building military ports on Sicily and Corsica. However, it will still be some time before the military port is put into use. Although the war won't start for a while, it would be great if Mediterranean Fleet could obtain a military port as soon as possible.
"What do the Navy think?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, Mediterranean Sea don't have a ready-made military port! If we win it, Mediterranean Fleet can be stationed immediately. Moreover, the geographical location is very good. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times!" Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.
"You mean Gibraltar?" Oscar asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Gibraltar is still in the hands of the Britain people. However, the Britain people no longer deploy their fleet there. Currently, only a small number of troops control the entire Gibraltar Fortress. If we dispatch the fleet and Marine Corps can definitely take down the attack. By taking down Gibraltar Fortress, Mediterranean Fleet will have an ideal military port, and at the same time, we can also guard Mediterranean Sea's transportation artery." Reinhard? Admiral Scheer said.