Chapter 2337: Qunhao One

Berlin is the capital of the empire. Here, the top dignitaries of the German Empire gather together to discuss matters that can have a profound impact on the empire. However, the high-level people in Berlin are not only nobles, but also the wealthiest people in the German Empire. They not only have economic demands, but also have strong political demands. They stand behind the scenes, seemingly inconspicuous, but they can determine the empire's pocketbook to a certain extent. But now, at this moment of turmoil, it's not just the emperor, king, and councilors who are busy, these people are also looking for a way out for the future.

In Krupp’s villa on the outskirts of Berlin, the contemporary owner Gustav Krupp ushered in the same top presence in the empire. Today, the president of the famous German industrial group Rheinmetall, Heinrich Leha Arnold Siemens, the president of Siemens AG, and Dr. Felix Hoffman, a well-known Bayer chemical executive, will come to this villa to discuss about the future.

The field of operation of these enterprises almost involves the top fields of the entire North German industry. They are the leaders and winners of the second industrial revolution. Although there are many waves, they finally persist until now and have developed into giants. Their network of relationships spread throughout the empire, with their representatives in local governments, imperial parliaments, and intellectuals. They were alternative leaders of the German Reich.

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

The founder of Rheinmetall, Heinrich Lehard, was originally an engineer. Although he later obtained a noble title, he was different from the traditional Junker nobles. Deep down in his heart, he believed that he was a A businessman with close ties to the Social Democrats.

As for Bayer Chemicals? They are in a neutral position. They have no preference for state politics, nor do they have too close ties with the high-level imperial government like the first three. On the contrary, Bayer Company has maintained the most primitive businessman essence among the four!

"It's an eventful time. The war has been won, and the enemies of the empire have fallen, but the empire is full of storms." After the last servant left the house and closed the door, Gustav Krupp said with a sigh.

"Mr. Gustav, among the people here, you are the closest to the government and the most well-informed. If you have anything to say, you can speak up." Arnold Siemens said.

"His Majesty the Kaiser and the parliament faction proposed a plan for the distribution of indemnities. When communicating with Bavaria, the latter refused to accept it, and claimed that if it was voted in the Federal Parliament, Bavaria would use its veto power." Gu Staff said.

"Everyone, this war is an opportunity for us. We have provided the empire with a large amount of arms, mechanical equipment, electronic products, and chemical raw materials. We have exchanged the support of the government and the promise of future industries. We have all There are a large number 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 the crowd .

"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. "Dr. Felix Hoffman, representing Bayer Chemicals, frowned slightly and said. From his attitude and tone, it can be clearly seen that he keeps a respectful distance from such things.

If it is said that Gustav Krupp monopolized the production of artillery in Old Prussia, Rheinmetall is the leader in the production of light weapons in the German army. Their scale is huge, and they can indeed be called a monopoly, but there is still very fierce competition among monopoly groups. Like, say, Bavaria in the south.... Ruprecht's South Industrial Group has a very fierce competitive relationship with Krupp and Rheinmetall in terms of naval equipment, tanks, aircraft and artillery. This is the reason why the so-called peers are enemies.

To some extent, Krupp, Rheinmetall, and Bavaria are in a natural competitive relationship, but neither side can do anything to the other, and Krupp is covered by the Kaiser. The Kaiser could even ask to share Bavarian equipment designs for a price. For the same reason, the German South Industrial Group firmly controls the arms markets of Bavaria and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. You will never find a Krupp artillery and an MG08 produced by Rheinmetall in the Bavarian Army and the Austro-Hungarian Army. machine gun.......

Therefore, companies such as Krupp themselves have very obvious political imprints, although the Kaiser has signaled to suspend the "offensive". But some preparatory work still needs to be done. As one of the Kaiser's hardcore supporters, Gustav Krupp naturally had to make some efforts, and as a businessman, his circle was naturally mainly commercial. This is one of the reasons why he summoned these business giants.

However, as the Bayer Group, which focuses on chemicals and pharmaceuticals, this kind of political imprint is very shallow. As a businessman, especially this time the representative is a doctor of chemical engineering who is in charge of scientific research, he instinctively stays away from politics. Therefore, before Gustav Krupp could say the rest, Dr. Felix expressed that he did not want to get involved in this matter.

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

"Wo Cao, what's the situation?" For a full three minutes, no one expressed an opinion, and everyone present was not a fool. Although Gustav didn't understand what he said, it was obvious that everyone knew what he meant. But none of you express your opinion, or even ask what is going on? Even if you don't want to do it, you should say something like Dr. Felix, right? Gustav said that he was somewhat confused about the current situation.

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