Rise of Australia

Chapter 44 The German-Australian Treaty
To be honest, if Arthur hadn't known what happened to Germany after he knew it, Arthur would have agreed to William II's conditions very simply.

Although there is a large amount of equipment from the UK, if Australia wants to build a system of industry, it will definitely take ten years to calculate.

But with the help of Germany, this time can be shortened infinitely, and even Australia's industry can undergo earth-shaking changes every year.

In terms of industry, Germany definitely has the strength to challenge the United Kingdom. Even if it has the same number of colonies as Britain and France, Germany's industrial strength can even challenge the United States.

Seeing that Arthur hesitated, William II continued to smile and said: "If Arthur feels that these are not enough, Germany can also provide Australia with low-interest loans of more than [-] million marks, and send industrial experts to station in Australia to help you build The entire industrial system."

Five hundred million marks is almost equivalent to twenty-five million British pounds, which is not a small sum of money.

More importantly, after Germany's defeat in World War I, the Deutsche Mark will suffer a crazy depreciation. The current 500 million marks are worth 50 million pounds, and the future [-] million marks may not even be worth [-] pounds.

If the repayment of this loan is delayed for 20 years, wouldn't it mean that Germany gave Arthur more than 2000 million pounds in vain?
"Cousin William, although I am very moved by your proposal, you also know that Australia is a sparsely populated agricultural country. We are very backward in industry and economy, and I am afraid that we will not be able to help Germany." Arthur said with a smile.

Although Germany's conditions are very exciting, it is still a bit too simple to let Australia enter the vortex of World War I based on such conditions alone.

"Of course, Arthur. Once the European war starts, most of France's army will be concentrated on the European and African battlefields, including their fleet. You only need to harass their African and Asian colonies, constantly Just destroy them. The great German Army will defeat them on the frontal battlefield, no matter how many people they have.” Wilhelm II said with a little pride.

William II did have the confidence to say such a thing. Like the well-deserved navy of the British Empire, the German Empire is also well-deserved of the army. Whether it is the individual quality of the soldiers or the comprehensive military strength of the army, the second There is a big gap between the third capital and Germany.

"Cousin William, Australia can't do anything if we join your camp and fight against France, but if we just support you secretly and pose a small threat to France, we can still do it." Arthur said with a smile: "But You also know that Australia lacks everything, even if we want to do something for Germany, we are not able to do it. I hope that in addition to industrial and financial support, Germany can also support Australia with artillery and warships. In return from With the support of Germany, Australia promised to choose an opportunity to destroy France's African and Asian colonies when the war started, attracting the attention of some French troops."

"Very well, Arthur. I'm glad to see you on my side, not like Uncle Edward. I thought Germany and England would be good allies because of our blood ties. But no Uncle Edward insists on standing on the side of France, so I can only say sorry to Grandma Victoria." William II nodded with satisfaction, and said to Arthur with a smile.

Because of his blood relationship, William II was relatively close to the United Kingdom at the beginning.

However, due to the gradual rise of Yu in Germany, it has naturally formed an opposition to Britain.Even if William II wanted to make up for the rift with the United Kingdom, it would be useless.

"Cousin William, I hope that aid from Germany will arrive in Australia soon. At least before the European war breaks out, Australia must build a complete industrial system to help Germany in the war." Arthur didn't care about William The Second King said with a smile to Crown Prince Edward's complaint.

Naturally, the sooner you get aid that doesn't cost money like Germany, the more assured Arthur will be.

As for future loan repayments, it may cost less than a fraction of the current loan.

"Haha, no problem, Arthur. I promise that your industrial equipment, financial support, and talents will arrive in Australia before Christmas. But I hope that the relationship between Germany and Australia can be temporarily concealed. It is best not to have this matter with you." Anyone mention it. Only in this way can Australia deal a fatal blow to France at the critical moment, so that this treaty can achieve the best effect." William II laughed and said nonchalantly.

For Wilhelm II, these supports were but a drop in the bucket at the cost of the country.

But if it can be exchanged for Australia's serious damage to French colonies during the war, then even if these conditions are doubled, it will be very worthwhile for Germany.

After all, most of France's economy and raw materials come from the colonies. Once the colonies are destroyed and threatened, it means that France's economy and industry are facing a huge threat.

"No problem, Cousin William." Arthur agreed quickly.

Originally, Arthur was still hesitating, how to speak to get William II to agree not to publicize the relationship between Australia and Germany.

Judging from the current situation, even with the full support of Australia, Germany has no hope of defeating Britain and France.

Once Australia is pulled into the vortex of Germany and becomes a defeated country in World War I, it will run counter to the plan for Australia's rise envisioned by Arthur.

Australia can participate in World War I, but it must be a victorious country in World War I.Only in this way can Australia seek its own interests after the end of World War I and establish its own sphere of influence in the South Pacific.

"As for the artillery and warship construction technology you requested, I allow you to introduce it to Germany. As for what technology you can buy, it depends on the ability of your diplomats." Wilhelm II said with a smile.

Many of Germany's more famous technologies are in the hands of capitalists who have established military factories and shipyards.

Although many of these are factories exclusively provided by the government, it is not as simple as William II's words to ask them to spit out their own technology.

"Of course, Cousin William. We are also very sincere in introducing German technology. I will send a diplomatic mission to Germany after returning." Arthur said with a smile.

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