The Krupps couldn't help but think deeply after listening to Oscar's words. There is no doubt that Oscar now requires them to develop 380mm Main Gun, which has already overwhelmed the R&D department of Krupp Company. In fact, the large amount of money invested will make Krupp Company feel tremendous pressure.
However, in the face of Oscar's requirements and Imperial Navy's needs, it is difficult for them to say no, and they have no reason to refuse.
After all, as Arms Company, the largest of Germany, the fate of Krupp Company and German Empire have long been tied together. Germany is prosperous and powerful, and Krupp Company can also become stronger. Even, in order to obtain more profits, Krupp Company is eager for Germany to launch a war with other countries. Only in this way will the demand for arms be greater.
But if Germany loses in the future war, it will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to Krupp Company. In fact, Krupp Company may no longer exist. Therefore, Krupp Company must also try his best to help Germany win the war. This is also very, very important to them.
"Crown Prince, although the request you made is very difficult for us to fulfill. However, for the sake of the empire, we will try our best to complete it. I will organize the manpower immediately and start to The development of 380mm Main Gun. However, the successful development of this large-caliber main gun will definitely not happen overnight, and it will probably take a very long time." Gustav? Krupp said.
They only need to hesitate a little before they know what to do. Faced with the requirements of Oscar, the needs of German Navy, and more importantly, the need to win future wars, they had no way to refuse, and no reason to refuse.
Although, developing 380mm Main Gun now will make Krupp Company invest a huge amount of money and even affect their profits. But in order to win the war, they also had no choice. What's more, once the 380mm Main Gun is successfully developed, the shipyard's orders will also make them a considerable profit.
"Mr. Krupp, Krupp Company can do this, that would be great. As for the research and development time, I know this very well. The war cannot be fought for a while. So, I think we still have enough time." Oscar said with a smile.
In Oscar's plan, before the war breaks out in the future, as long as German Navy can have Battleship equipped with 380 mm Naval Gun, that will be enough. In this case, the strength of German Navy can be further ahead of British Navy. With German Navy's cutting-edge Battleship and Battlecruiser, it's enough to make Royal Navy of the British Empire suffer a lot. If you cooperate with submarines and aircraft carriers to defeat Royal Navy, there should be no problem at all. As long as German Navy can defeat British Navy, the rest of the war will undoubtedly be much easier.
When the homeland is threatened, one can only imagine how many expeditionary forces the British can send to fight in France. As for the Americans, will they still dare to join the war? Anyway, Qin Tian believed that Americans would never dare to confront the powerful Germany at that time based on their interests-based behavior. As for Russia, once a revolution occurs in the country, they will not be able to take care of themselves. Therefore, there is only one enemy that Germany will really face at that time, and that is its old enemy France.
Without the support of other countries, can France still withstand Germany's attack? Anyway, Oscar doesn't think France has such strength. Especially German Army will also receive support from Oscar in the future and will be equipped with a large number of advanced weapons. This will make German Army more powerful. Defeating France will be a piece of cake for them.
"Mr. Krupp, there is one last thing. German Industrial Group has established a company German Arms Manufacturing Company and is preparing to get involved in the manufacturing of light weapons. I hope to get the support of Krupp Company." Oscar continued.
"Crown Prince wants to enter the arms field?" Gustav? Krupp frowned tightly. Beta? Krupp also looked unhappy. After all, although profits in the arms field are very high, the entire market is only so big. Once Oscar joins this field, it will inevitably greatly reduce the profits of other Arms Company.
Especially with the identity of Oscar, he will definitely win the favor of the military. This is really unfair to other Arms Company.
Of course, German Arms Company is involved in light weapons, which is not a threat to Krupp Company for the time being. Krupp Company mainly deals in various types of artillery. Especially the Navy's large-caliber Naval Gun, which is undoubtedly a competitive product of Krupp Company. Even if other companies want to compete with it, they do not have this strength.
Gustav? Krupp and Beta? Krupp also know that since Oscar has said this, even if they object, it will be of no use. In the entire Germany, apart from German Emperor Wilhelm II, it is estimated that no one can make Oscar bow down.
Since you can't stop it, you might as well choose to support it. In this case, the relationship between the two parties can be further strengthened.
When he thought of this, Gustav? Krupp immediately made a decision in his heart.
"Yes, Mr. Krupp. I plan to enter the arms field. Of course, it is only a limited entry into this field. Although German Army's combat effectiveness is the best in the world, we still have a lot of potential to tap. Especially in light weapons, we do not have an overwhelming advantage against other countries. So I hope that we can achieve results in this field, so as to This enables German Army to further improve its combat effectiveness. This is very necessary for Germany to win future wars. After all, our navy has become stronger, which will certainly give us a greater chance of victory. But in the end, we still need to rely on the army to defeat the enemy and complete the occupation of the enemy country." Oscar said.
Gustav? Krupp nodded.
"Crown Prince, how do you need support from Krupp Company?" Gustav? Krupp asked.
"Mr. Krupp, for German Arms Company, I hope Krupp can invest in it. In other words, our two companies jointly hold the shares of German Arms Company, so Achieving a strong alliance. I think this will be very beneficial to both of us." After Oscar finished speaking, he looked at Gustav? Krupp, waiting for his answer. He believed that Gustav? Krupp would definitely not refuse.