Chapter 2337 The 1

Berlin is the capital of the empire. Here, the top German empire's powerful people gathered together to discuss things that could have a profound impact on the empire. However, the top leaders of Berlin were not just nobles, but also the richest people of the German empire. They not only have economic demands but also strong political demands. They stood behind the scenes and seemed inconspicuous, but they could determine the empire's money bag to a certain extent. Now, at this moment of storm, it is not only the emperor, king and parliamentarians who are busy, but are also looking for a way out for the future.

In Krupp's villa outside Berlin, the contemporary head Gustav Krupp ushered in an equally top presence in the empire. Today, Heinrich Lehald, president of Rheinmetall, a famous German industrial group, was the president of Siemens, Arnold Siemens, and Dr. Felix Haufman, a famous Baier Chemical executive, will come to this villa to discuss the future.

The areas of business operations involved almost the top areas of North German industry. They were the leaders and winners of the Second Industrial Revolution. Although there were many turbulent situations, they finally persisted to this day and developed into behemoths. Their network of relationships spread throughout the empire, local governments, imperial parliaments, and intellectuals. They were the alternative leaders of the German Empire.

Of course, these people are in various relationships and are also affected by these relationships. For example, the Siemens Group has a good relationship with Bavaria, so they tend to be politically inclined to Bavaria. The Krupp family has always been a loyal supporter of the German Emperor, especially the generation of Gustav Krupp. He was originally just a German diplomat, and he was not a member of the Krupp family. However, under the operation of the German Emperor, he married Berta Krupp, the daughter of the old Alfred Krupp. He added the three words Krupp before his surname.

Heinrich Lehald, the founder of Rheinmetallurgical Company, was originally just an engineer. Although he later became a noble title, it was different from the traditional Junker nobles. Deep down, he even thought that he was a businessman and he had a close relationship with the Social Democratic Party.

As for Bayer Chemicals, they are in a neutral attitude. They have no tendency towards state politics, nor have they had too close contact with the top leaders of the imperial government like the first three. Among the four, Bayer Company maintained the most primitive businessman nature!

"It's a turbulent time. The war was won, and the enemy of the empire fell, but the empire was in a turbulent state." After the last servant left the house and brought the door, Gustav Krupp sighed.

"Mr. Gustav, you have the closest relationship with the government and the most informed. If there is anything, you can just say it." said Arnold Siemens.

"His Majesty the German Emperor and the Parliamentary faction proposed a plan for the allocation of compensation. When communicating with Bavaria, the latter expressed his dissatisfaction and claimed that if a vote was held in the Federal Parliament, the Bavaria would use the veto power." Gustav said.

"Everyone, this war is an opportunity for us. We have provided the Empire with a large amount of arms, machinery, electronics, and chemical raw materials. We have received government support and commitment to future industries. We have a large number of government bonds in our hands, which need to be accepted. If the imperial government cannot get enough funds in the future, then our bonds will depreciate. This is not our family's business." Gustaf said after looking around everyone.

"However, this is not a problem that we can touch. It is the matter of the giants of all parties, so they have the energy and confidence to get involved in these things. If we go in rashly, it will probably backfire." Dr. Felix Haufman, who represents Bayer Chemical, frowned slightly and said. From its attitude and tone, it can be clearly seen that he stayed away from such things.

If Gustav Krupp monopolized the artillery production of old Prussians, Rhinemetallurgical was the big head of light weapons production in the German army. Their large scale is indeed a monopoly, but there is still very fierce competition between the monopoly groups. For example, with Bavaria in the south... Ruprecht's Southern Industrial Group has this very fierce competitive relationship with Krupp and Rhinemetallurgical in terms of naval equipment, tanks, aircraft and artillery. The so-called peers are enemies, which is the reason.

To a certain extent, Krupp, Rhine Metal and Bavaria are born competitive relationships, but neither side can do anything to each other. Krupp is protected by the German Emperor. The German Emperor can even ask for a certain price to share Bavaria's equipment design. By the same token, the German Southern Industrial Group firmly controls the arms market of Bavaria and Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the Bavarian Legion and Austro-Hungarian Legion, you will definitely not find a Krupp artillery and a mg08 machine gun produced by Rhine Metal...

Therefore, companies like Krupp have a very obvious political mark, and although the German Emperor has signaled to suspend the "offensive", some preparations still need to be done. As one of the hard-core supporters of the German Emperor, Gustav Krupp naturally had to make some efforts, and as a businessman, his circle was naturally mainly in business. This is one of the reasons why he summoned these business giants.

However, as the Bayer Group, which focuses on chemical engineering and medicine, this political mark is very shallow. As a businessman, especially the representative of this time, he was a doctor of chemical engineering in charge of scientific research, he instinctively stayed away from politics. Therefore, before Gustav Krupp had expressed the rest, Dr. Felix said that he did not want to get involved in this matter.

Gustav Krupp expressed his understanding of Baier's statement and did not say much. He randomly turned his eyes to the Rheinrich Lehald, who was sitting opposite him, and Arnold Siemens, who was silent, and there seemed to be some eye contact between them.

"Wancao, what's the situation?" After three minutes, no one expressed his opinion. No one was present. Although Gustav did not explain his words, it was obvious that everyone knew what he meant. But you all did not express your opinion, or even asked what was going on? Even if you didn't want to do it, you should say something like Dr. Felix? Gustav said he was a little confused about the current situation.

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