The Rise of the Empire

Ruprecht raised a finger excitedly, and then shook it back and forth twice, which startled Dr. Itmel. What does this mean! Don't want to see you anymore? I don't want to see you talking! The doctor doesn't understand. It seems that Kruger, who just came to Europe, didn't offend the prince, right? Even if he has this idea, he must have this opportunity, right?

"Your bonus this year has increased by 10,000 marks, and you can withdraw it at any time!" His Royal Highness said tremblingly. "You actually let a God of Wealth, a person who caused tension between Britain and Germany, and resisted nearly 200,000 British troops, wait at my door all morning! And you are going to make him wait another afternoon? Just rush Here, it’s okay to double your mid-year bonus!” The prince was so excited!

Kruger! Celebrities, not to mention the German Marshal in World War 2, the Boer Kruger of this plane is also NB. Does Kruger know? It was issued to him by William II in history! Congratulations to him for beating the British back! Then decisively detonated the tension between Britain and Germany!

This ability alone is not enough to make the prince so excited. To put it bluntly, isn't he the leader of a rich country? But people not only have first-class internal affairs, but also foreign wars. Before World War I, the British invested the most troops on a certain battlefield was the Boer War! In the three years from 1899 to 1902, the British mobilized about 450,000 troops! Among them, 256,000 are from the British regular army, 109,000 are from the British volunteer army, 53,000 are from the British colonial army stationed in South Africa, and the remaining 31,000 are from Canada, Australia and New Zealand! Moreover, 1027 ships of various types were used to transport supplies. On the battlefield, when the British army had the most troops, there were 250,000 troops on the front line, while the Boer army they faced was only 50,000!

In order to win such a war, the British paid 21,000 casualties, and the war budget was as high as 220 million pounds! 220 million pounds! dude! You know, the Transvaal and Orange have a combined population of only 220,000! Just hold back an army of 88,000 people, of which there are 43,000 people in the Transvaal! That is to say, to deal with a Boer, the British spent an average of 1000 pounds! A battle that was thought to have no suspense actually lasted for a full 31 months! Just go here, the traverser must give a thumbs up!

And now, the President of the Transvaal during the Boer War is standing outside his door waiting to be summoned! And maybe they are going to give him something, the Boers will not be courteous for no reason, their ancestors have also been pirates, and the Boers who have killed people and robbed goods are 120% vigilant against the British! He can come here, probably because he intends to buy arms!

"In a way, we are still neighbors." The prince said half-jokingly. "You don't have to wait for the afternoon, you can arrange a meeting now, don't let a meal affect the business."

At this time, Kruger, who has not yet become president, is waiting to be summoned in the waiting room, feeling a little nervous and nervous. Why did Kruger come? I ran all the way from Africa to Bavaria for a purpose! Because he heard from his old friend that the army of the Kingdom of Bavaria is preparing to change their equipment, replacing the old Krupp artillery with new self-made artillery, so the price of these artillery will be very cheap! To put it bluntly, it is to wait for the arsenal of the Kingdom of Bavaria to clear the warehouse and then replace it with a new one!

Originally, the arms of the Boers were controlled by Krupp, but now Krupp is also preparing to switch production, which will cause tension in production capacity. Although the Boers are very rich, they can't spend them indiscriminately. On the one hand, they have to pay first to wait for the spot goods, and on the other hand, they are preparing to clear the warehouse and sell the goods at a low price. Even fools know who to buy! Coupled with the help of old friends, Kruger came here with the intention of picking up the fish!

While waiting, he suddenly discovered that the soldier next to the gate had a rifle he had never seen before. As a Boer, he was familiar with almost every kind of German rifle, from the earliest commission rifles to the present smokeless powder Mauser.

But such a rifle has never been seen before. There are 6 holes on both sides of the rifle brake, and it is equipped with a relatively large magazine. Although the appearance is not much different from ordinary rifles, as an "old gun", he still found something different!

Of course, it is impossible for him to go up and ask the guard next to him, brother, can you take a look at what you are holding in your hand! However, this strangely shaped rifle has been deeply embedded in his mind. And at this moment, footsteps sounded in the corridor, "The doctor is out!" For a moment, Kruger became nervous. After all, whether he can succeed in this operation depends on the next few minutes!

"His Royal Highness has summoned you, please prepare quickly." The doctor said excitedly.

"Thank you, my friend. Please allow me to thank you for your help in the name of the Transvaal Republic." Kruger gave the other party a hug. Then he began to organize his clothes with the help of the doctor. Even now, he was still staring at the rifle in the soldier's hand. The middle-aged man who had experienced blood and fire made the soldiers at the door hairy! "That guy must have been on the battlefield. His vision is like that of a wolf." The soldier said to his companion next to him a little nervously, and even began to consider whether to report to the officer.

"With a cowboy outfit and a rifle and a revolver, he could be in an American western." This was Ruprecht's first reaction when he saw Kruger. The thick knuckles tell the prince that this man holds guns and knives far more than he holds a pen! His face was slightly dark, and his weather-beaten complexion made him look at least 5 years older. "A warrior!" This is the evaluation of the prince, but it is normal, the Boers have amassed nearly 80,000 troops out of a population of 220,000! This is almost a battle of young and middle-aged men and women! A true portrayal of all the people as soldiers. How much better than the Mongols!

However, years of experience in politics allowed Kruger to explain his intentions in a few words. He came to buy arms. I heard that the Kingdom of Bavaria’s arsenal is currently clearing out its warehouses. There is a big promotion at a low price. They are here to buy at a low price. ! He also expressed his willingness to establish a good relationship with the Bavarian royal family and provide assistance within his ability to the Bavarian African Pioneering Mission. The sincerity of the attitude is touching.

"The two countries established by the Boers only have a population of about 200,000, but you are under great pressure. The British do not want to annex you all the time, and the blacks also pay attention to you with hostility. You hold the world's most Rich minerals, but it is difficult to keep them. You want to defend your interests with your own blood and weapons in your hands, isn't that right?" The prince looked at the opposite side and said nervously Kruger.

"But this is far from enough. Simply buying weapons will not let you get rid of the sword of Damocles hanging above your head! If you are willing to carry out deeper cooperation with the Kingdom's African Exploration Group, we can talk about more Question." His Royal Highness threw an olive branch.

"I am willing to discuss related issues with you, and hope that we can bring the relationship between the two parties to a new stage." Kruger said somewhat flattered.

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