Edel discussed the details of the list with Prime Minister Bernhard. The capitalists who got the news from outside were like sharks smelling blood, ready to share this delicious cake. In the end, a large share was given to Mauser.
Krupp and Farben Chemical got it, and the rest was divided among others.
After more than ten days of negotiation and signing, the military part of the final payment cost 80 million marks to build a building with an annual output of nearly 100,000 Mauser 98 rifles, 500 G08 heavy machine guns, and 150 105 light howitzers.
Fifty-five 150 heavy howitzers, 24 210 cannons, 50 million rounds of 7.92 rifle ammunition, 50 million machine gun rounds, and a large comprehensive arsenal of 60,000 tons of various explosives and shells are planned to be fully completed and put into use in three years.
Spend 50 million marks to build a steel plant with an annual output of 200,000 tons.
In the chemical industry, 60 million marks were spent to build a dye factory, a sulfuric acid factory and a medical pharmaceutical factory. The main purpose is to build a large potash fertilizer plant and deeply develop the Romanian potash mine. It will also play a very good role in increasing agricultural output. It also plans to build three
Built in year.
Other internal combustion engines, locomotives, steam turbines, power plants, a division of munitions, etc., all adding up to 60 million marks.
News of Germany's large-scale payment to Romania quickly spread throughout Europe. All countries were uneasy about the rapid closeness of Germany and Romania. The British Times wrote that the Kaiser's payment once again showed that this disruptor of the European order has been looking for allies.
, once the power of the Three Emperors Alliance exceeds that of the Franco-Russian Alliance, war will come. Britain should play a sufficient role in it.
The French president and his staff are discussing the possibility of an alliance with Droz. Russia must turn its attention back to Europe as soon as possible. This is the consensus of France.
Franz Joseph I of Vienna and his ministers discussed the impact of this matter on Austria-Hungary. "If Romania is drawn into our common alliance, Russia's connection with the Balkans will be cut off from the land, and Russia's influence in the Balkans will be
A load-bearing blow."
"Our actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina should also be accelerated." Franz Joseph I said with determination.
Although the war against Japan was still going on, Nicholas II was also discussing with his ministers the impact of Germany's payment to Romania.
"Romania cannot be allowed to be pulled away by Germany, otherwise our European border defenses will be extended by one-third and the army will be expanded. The most important thing is that the empire's influence in the Balkans will be significantly reduced, which is quite detrimental to us." Military representative
Gilinsky expressed his opinion.
"You still want to expand the military? The treasury is already in need of money, and even the current Manchurian War is almost unsustainable." The finance minister retorted after hearing the military's remarks about military expansion.
"Let France join us in putting pressure on Romania. Now the Yellow Manchuria Plan must be completed to let these Japanese monkeys know the power of Russia. When the troops are dispatched to Bessarabia after the war, I believe this will make the Romanians sober up." Tsar Ni
Gula II touched his forehead and said that the current situation in Manchuria made it difficult for him to think about dealing with Romania.
After signing various contracts with Germany, Edel said to General Preshan. "General, I heard that Denmark has produced a machine gun that weighs only 9KG. I hope you can check it out. If the performance is good, I want to add some points to the army."
equipment."
"As you wish, Your Majesty the Crown Prince, I will truthfully report to you the performance of this weapon." As a soldier, General Plesan will not refuse any opportunity that can increase the strength of the army.
"How are the cooperation talks with the German military going?" The additional condition for this payment is to send students to study in German military schools, and Germany will send staff officers to help Romania rectify the bloated army and optimize the command structure. It is convenient for Germany when it wants to go to war.
Eder was well aware of the matter of commanding the Romanian army. However, if he would not be able to get on the ship when the time came, it would not be the Germans who had the final say.
"It's basically agreed that we will send 300 students to study in Germany every year, including 100 for the one-year program, 150 for the three-year program, and 50 for the five-year program. The German General Staff will send an advisory group of 57 people, Gulis
General Ta is the leader and will go back with us." General Pleshan told the crown prince about the results of the negotiations.
Edel, who was preparing to return four days later, met the German advisory group. He saw the leader, a soldier who was almost fifty years old. After seeing the crown prince and his party, he quickly walked up to Edel and said, "I have met Edel."
Your Highness, I am the leader of Gulista leading the team this time."
"Captain Gulista is going to trouble you this time." Edel also greeted the advisory chief.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we will fully understand the problems of your country's army and give reasonable suggestions." Gulista said to Edel seriously.
"This is Lieutenant Colonel Ludendorff, the deputy commander, a very talented colleague. He used to work in the General Staff Headquarters."
Edel paused his hand and looked at Gulista pointing at a middle-aged man about forty years old next to him, thinking that of course he was very talented.
"Welcome to Romania, please come to me if you have any difficulties." It can be seen that Edel is very enthusiastic about the deputy leader.
"Thank you to His Highness the Crown Prince. We will complete the work seriously to satisfy His Highness." Ludendorff was a little confused about Edel's enthusiasm.
He entered the General Staff in 1894 and was highly appreciated by Schlieffen. He participated in the revisions of the Schlieffen Plan. Last year he was transferred to the second department responsible for training and mobilization, and was highly appreciated by the Kaiser. For such a promising person, you can see
It shows the Kaiser's eagerness to win over Romania.
In early June, Edel and his delegation returned to Bucharest with the advisory group, and Prime Minister Struer was welcoming Edel and his party. After arranging for the departure of the German advisory group, Prime Minister Struer talked about the impact of this loan on Romania.
"Your Highness Eder, because of the large payment to Germany, the French and Russian ambassadors have come to ask us whether we have signed an alliance with Germany. They are deeply uneasy about our too close relationship with Germany. The United Kingdom has also expressed deep concern."
"Please rest assured, Prime Minister, this is just a loan. We have not signed any alliance agreement with Germany." Edel said insincerely. This was because King Carol had told Edel before that they had signed an agreement with Austria-Hungary and Germany.
A defensive treaty was passed. This treaty was quite secret. Neither Congress nor the Prime Minister knew about it. Only Eder told him before he went to Germany.
In this treaty, which is quite beneficial to Romania, if Russia declares war on Romania, Austria-Hungary and Germany will declare war on Russia. And if Austria-Hungary and Germany declare war on Russia, Romania can decide whether to declare war on Russia.
After returning to the palace to see Carol I, Edel told his father about the loan. "This is a good job Edel." The old king praised Edel.
"This would not be possible without your support, father. Without your consent, I would not be able to borrow such a large amount of money." Edel said modestly.
For this large loan, Edel mainly relied on the memory of his previous life. For a small country, it would be difficult to borrow this amount for a simple loan. But if your loan can be spent locally, then the money will be easy to borrow.
Much more. It happens that Germany has the military industry, chemical industry, internal combustion engine and other equipment and technology that Romania needs, so that this large loan can be spent locally in Germany.
"Edel, go see your mother. She has whispered in my ears many times during your absence."
"I'm going to see her right now." Edel saluted his father and walked out of the room.
