Berlin is the capital of the empire. Here, the top dignitaries of the German Empire gather to discuss matters that can have a profound impact on the empire. However, Berlin’s top leaders are not just aristocrats, but also the richest German Empire. People who have not only economic demands, but also strong political demands. Standing behind the scenes, they seem inconspicuous, but they can determine the empire’s money bag to a certain extent. And now, at this moment of turmoil, it is not just the emperor, king, and parliament who are busy, but these people are also looking for a way out for the future.

In Krupp’s villa on the outskirts of Berlin, the contemporary proprietor Gustav Krupp ushered in an equally top presence in the empire. Today, Heinrich Leha, the president of the famous German industrial group Rheinmetall Alder, Siemens President Arnold Siemens, and the well-known Bayer Chemical senior Dr. Felix Hoffman will come to this villa to discuss the future.

These companies operate in almost all the top areas of North German industry. They are the leaders and winners of the second industrial revolution. Although there are many waves, they have persisted until now and have developed into giants. Their network of relationships is spread throughout the empire, with their agents in local governments, imperial councils, and intellectuals. They are the alternative leaders of the German Empire.

　　Of course, these people are involved in various relationships, and they are also affected by these relationships. For example, the Siemens Group has a very good relationship with Bavaria, so they are politically inclined to Bavaria. The Krupp family has always been a loyal supporter of the Kaiser, especially this generation who lives in Gustav Krupp. He was originally a German diplomat. He was not a member of the Krupp family, but Under the operation of the Kaiser, he married Bertha Krupp, the daughter of the old Alfred Krupp. So he added the word Krupp before his surname.

The founder of Rheinmetall, Heinrich Lehalder, was originally just an engineer. Although he later had a noble title, he was different from the traditional Junker nobility. Deep down, he thought he was A businessman, and he has a close relationship with the Social Democratic Party.

　　 As for Bayer Chemicals? They are in a neutral attitude. There is no preference for state politics, nor is there too close contact with the top of the imperial government like the first three. Instead, Bayer has maintained the most primitive merchant nature!

　　 "The eventful autumn. The war is victorious and the enemies of the empire fall, but the empire is turbulent." After the last servant left the house and took the door, Gustav Krupp sighed.

　　 "Mr. Gustav, among those present, you have the closest relationship with the government, and the information is the most informed. If you have anything, you can speak directly." Arnold Siemens said.

"His Majesty the Kaiser and the parliament have proposed a plan for the distribution of compensation. When communicating with the Bavarian side, the latter said that it would not accept it and claimed that if a vote is taken in the Bundestag, the Bavarian side will use the veto." Gu Staf said.

"Everyone, this war is an opportunity for us. We have provided the Empire with a large amount of arms, machinery and equipment, electronic products, and chemical raw materials. We have exchanged government support and promises to the future industry. We are all in our hands. There are a lot of government bonds, and these things need to be accepted. And if the imperial government cannot get enough funds in the future, then our bonds will depreciate. This is not our family's business." Gustav said after looking around everyone. .

"However, this is not a problem that we can touch. It is a matter for the giants of all parties. They have the energy and confidence to get involved in these things. We may backfire if we rush in." Felix Hoffman, representative of Bayer Chemicals The doctor frowned slightly and said. It can be clearly seen from its attitude and tone that he keeps a long distance from such things.

　　 If Gustav Krupp monopolizes the artillery production of Old Prussia, Rheinmetall is the bulk of the production of light weapons in the German army. Their scale is indeed a monopoly, but there is still fierce competition among monopoly groups. For example, Bavaria in the south... Ruprecht’s Southern Industries Group has a very fierce competitive relationship with Krupp and Rheinmetall in terms of naval equipment, tanks, aircraft, and artillery. The so-called peers are enemies. This is the reason.

　　 To some extent, Krupp, Rheinmetall, and Bavaria are innately competitive, but neither of them can do anything about it. Krupp is covered by the German Emperor. The Kaiser can even ask to share Bavarian equipment designs after paying a certain price. For the same reason, the German Southern Industries Group firmly controls the arms market in Bavaria and Austro-Hungary. You will never find a Krupp artillery and a Rheinmetall MG08 in the Bavarian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Army. Machine gun~lightnovelpub.net~ Therefore, companies such as Krupp themselves have very obvious political marks, although the Kaiser has signaled to suspend the "offensive." But some preparatory work still needs to be done. As one of the **** supporters of the Kaiser, Gustav Krupp naturally has to make some efforts, and as a businessman, his circle is naturally mainly business. This is also one of the reasons why he called these business giants.

　　 But as the Bayer Group, which focuses on chemical and pharmaceuticals, this political imprint is very shallow. As a businessman, especially this time the representative is a PhD in chemical engineering who is in charge of scientific research. He instinctively stays away from politics. Therefore, before Gustav Krupp said the rest, Dr. Felix stated that he did not want to mix this matter.

　　 Regarding Bayer’s statement, Gustav Krupp expressed his understanding and did not say much. He randomly turned his gaze to the representative of Rheinmetall, Heinrich Lehalder, sitting opposite him. And Arnold Siemens sitting on the left. The two were silent, and there seemed to be some eye contact between each other?

　　 "Wocao, what's the situation?" For three full minutes, no one commented, and none of the people present were fools. Although Gustav didn't clarify what he meant, it was clear that everyone knew what he meant. But all of you didn't express your opinion, or even asked what was going on. Even if you don't want to do it, you have to say something like Dr. Felix did? Gustav said he did not understand the current situation.

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