"Now that it has been decided, I will go to Uncle John with Anna.
From being a little Grand Duke of Liechtenstein to becoming the King of Andalusia, I believe Uncle John will be very happy."
Liechtenstein, with an area of 238 square kilometers and a population of less than 10,000, is a truly small country. Although it is a sovereign country, it has always been a small follower of Austria.
Andalusia covers an area of about 100,000 kilometers. If John II successfully becomes the king of this country, it will really be a one-step success.
John II didn't have much power. If there was such an opportunity, he probably wouldn't mind.
Although John II did not have a son, as King of Andalucia, he was actually occupying this position for the Braganza family, but he should be very happy.
John II valued family ties, and Anna was regarded as his daughter. Anna and Francisco also respected him and treated him as their father. The family relationship between the two parties was very strong.
As a grandson, Tang Ning often gave gifts to express her concern for such a gentle old man.
"That's right! Tangning, let me tell you some good news. The German side has agreed to the authorization of Professor Franz Haber's ammonia synthesis technology that you requested."
"Great, ammonia synthesis technology is very important to us in Portugal." Tangning said quickly.
Although Germany provides a large part of its ammonia synthesis technology on a par with the Allied Powers, Tang Ning likes this status quo very much.
Today's Portuguese United Empire, the Entente Powers and the Central Powers all plan to get them to their side, and if not, make them neutral.
After all, Portugal's combined imperial resources are a huge complement to the two major European camps. Maintaining a good relationship with him has more advantages than disadvantages.
The current role of the Portuguese Empire is very similar to that of the United States, but it is a little weaker than the United States, and Portugal's strategy does not conflict fiercely with the two camps. Therefore, the two camps now benefit from Portugal's technology introduction needs.
Although it is a benefit, ammonia synthesis is undoubtedly a heavyweight technology, and Germany can now provide it. This gives Tangning more hope of rip-off.
Synthetic ammonia technology is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. It has greatly promoted industry and agriculture.
Chemist Haber's original intention of inventing synthetic ammonia was not good. His goal was to serve the war. Because ammonia is an important raw material for the explosives industry, the birth of synthetic ammonia solved Germany's serious shortcomings in the military industry.
Synthetic ammonia, ammonia directly synthesized from nitrogen and hydrogen under high temperature, high pressure and in the presence of a catalyst, is a basic inorganic chemical process. In the modern chemical industry, ammonia is the main raw material for the fertilizer industry and basic organic chemicals.
Before World War I, synthetic ammonia was mainly used in the military industry. However, after the war, it was pushed to a wider range of uses and turned to serve agriculture and industry.
"Tang Ning, I learned through my secret channels that Professor Haber, who invented ammonia synthesis, has also made new achievements in the German military industry.
This professor has developed some poisonous weapons of mass destruction. It is said that if put into the battlefield, it can change the situation.
Tangning, I think we in Portugal need this kind of weapon, and we should contact Germany on this matter."
"Father, these weapons of mass destruction you are talking about are not made of poison gas, right?" Tangning blurted out.
Franz Haber has a great negative reputation because he invented poison gas chemical weapons and actively promoted their use on the battlefield.
"I don't know about this. I just heard some rumors that Professor Haber's new military achievements have been classified as confidential."
Francisco replied.
The Germans still have a strong sense of secrecy, at least much stronger than that of Britain and France. Francisco can only know some superficial things because he has connections in the German aristocratic circle.
"Confidentiality?"
Tangning thought for a while and said, "Father, we'd better not touch Germany's confidential technology. We'd better not ask about Professor Haber's new invention."
One country's confidential information is asked by another country. This is a serious matter no matter how you look at it, and the relationship may break down.
Germany is a wealthy and generous country, but Tang Ning knew that she couldn't ask for anything without a bottom line.
Besides, engaging in a gas war would be too much.
For Tang Ning, he would only choose that method when he really couldn't fight anymore and wanted to break his skin.
Of course, Portugal will also develop similar chemical weapons. This is not some kind of chastity memorial that does dirty work behind the scenes.
Some things, no matter how inhumane they are, are definitely better than nothing.
If you don't, then you have no chance to resist.
Just like Iraq, if it really has weapons of mass destruction, the United States can bring its little brother to beat it.
It is precisely because it did not have it that the United States unscrupulously took out a tube of washing powder and made up excuses to knock on the door.
"Father, how are José and Catherine learning to speak?"
After chatting with her father about national affairs, which naturally turned into private family matters, Tangning started to care about her younger siblings.
The mother, Anna, became pregnant when she sent Mary to South America, and then gave birth to twins on March 12, 1909. The boy was named José and the girl was named Catherine.
"Both children are quite smart and can already communicate with us simply, but they are still a lot worse than you.
When you were three years old, you could barely hold a pen and write your own name."
"Father, don't be so demanding. Children should focus on entertainment. It's too early to start supervising studies at such a young age.
Now that we in Braganza have regained control, some things don’t need to be so urgent.”
"Well, what you said makes sense.
Catherine can take it easy, but José must not relax in his education. He will be the king of Aragon in the future, and he should learn from you."
"Okay, then I hope my brother can be as good as me." Tangning said with a smile.
It seems that my precious brother has been tricked very badly by him.
The main reason why Tang Ning's learning progress is so good is that time travelers don't have the mystery of being in the womb, and the aura is too powerful.
"Tangning, I will send Catherine back after a while."
"What's wrong, father?"
Tangning asked a little strangely: "Katherine is still young and needs family affection right at the time. Why should she send him back?"
"It's not because those Austrian nobles are too annoying. Even other German royal families have been attracted recently."
Francisco complained, "It's all a bad habit brought by the Habsburgs. Their family has been playing this game since ancient times.
When Catherine was so young, the Habsburgs began to have ideas for her. Yesterday..."
After Francisco gave a brief explanation, Tangning understood her father's troubles.
"Father, I understand. It's better to send my sister back as soon as possible."
This chapter has been completed!