Rebirth of the Spanish Empire.

Chapter 22 The Deal and the Parade Idea

The next morning,

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, our country has decided to formally purchase weapons and equipment for a fully equipped army division from your country!"

Okubo Toshimichi said that he came here to buy equipment this time.

"Oh, my dear friend!
  You finally made the right decision, although the prices of weapons from the Kingdom of Spain will not be reduced.

But for the sake of the friendship between our two countries, our Majesty has decided to reduce the original price of 30 game towers to 25 game towers for you, my friend. "

Canova suddenly smiled broadly.

According to the purchase price of the Japanese, this arms business can directly bring more than 2000 million square meters of revenue to the Kingdom of Spain, which can greatly alleviate the financial pressure of the Kingdom of Spain.

"We feel your country's sincerity, but the price is still too expensive for our country. I wonder if we can give you a little discount?"

Okubo Toshimichi pleadingly said to Canovas, with a hint of bitterness in the corner of his mouth: Maybe this is the helplessness of a weak country!

"Because we are friends, the equipment price of an infantry division is 2400 million match towers.

I am willing to offer your country a price of 2350 square meters. This is already the lowest price. Other countries in Europe cannot enjoy this kind of treatment. "

Canovas shrugged his shoulders and showed an expression that said you still made money. He deliberately emphasized the lowest price.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, if your country can give us some discounts this time, we will come to buy next time..."

Okubo Toshimichi continued to bargain.

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In the end, the deal was concluded at a price of 2300 million pesetas, and the Kingdom of Spain was responsible for the arms transportation and escort.

The price of 2300 million pesetas was considered a large international arms deal in this era.

(This is equivalent to the transaction in the 20s when a big dog went to a large country in East Asia to purchase 70 artifacts for US$1 million.)
  As for how Little Japan can collect enough money?
  They went to the Americans and the French for loans, or they crazily exploited the Japanese in their own country.

His Majesty Alfonso said that this has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Spain.

They are only responsible for selling weapons and equipment to the Japanese. As long as they pay enough, they will naturally cooperate happily.

However, through this arms transaction with the Japanese, the people of the Royal Spanish Government understood that the new weapons they manufactured had unparalleled appeal to countries around the world.

The arms trade will be the bulk of the Kingdom of Spain’s fiscal revenue in the next few years.

This time, the news that the Japanese purchased military weapons from the Kingdom of Spain immediately aroused heated discussions around the world.

Because an arms deal worth 2300 million pesetas is not uncommon in this era.

Although the compensation during the Sino-Japanese War of 2-3 reached an astonishing 160 million taels of silver, the price of a Dingyuan ship was only million taels of silver.

This time the Japanese arms purchase immediately triggered a purchasing boom in European countries. For example, there are several countries in the Balkan Peninsula: Kingdom of Serbia, Grand Duchy of Montenegro, Kingdom of Greece, etc.

They wanted to purchase weapons and equipment from the Kingdom of Spain to arm their country's defense military forces, thereby defeating the Ottoman Empire and gaining a large amount of territory.

Therefore, the war in the Balkans is more intense, and the orders are more powerful.

At this time, the major arms factories in the Kingdom of Spain have been full of firepower recently, and some factories with insufficient personnel have also immediately expanded the number of employees to meet the huge arms orders.

The arms industry has suddenly become the leading enterprise in the Kingdom of Spain, and Alfonso is not worried about this.    Because Alfonso has the memory of his previous life and will control the strength of the arms industry. Therefore, the arms industry will always be the leading product of the Kingdom of Spain during Alfonso's reign.

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"Canovas, I want to hold a grand ceremony to honor the martyrs who died in the war. What suggestions do you have for this?"

In the reception hall of the palace, Alfonso looked at the list of victims in his hand and asked Canovas.

"Your Majesty, why don't you hold a military parade to honor the martyrs?

On October 10, National Day, we did not hold a military parade. In addition, Christmas and New Year are coming soon. We can hold a military parade on Christmas or New Year to honor the martyrs. "

Canovas thought for a moment, then answered.

In the previous Kingdom of Spain, the Bastille Day military parade was a tradition, but this year it was not held, mostly due to the impact of the Catholic Church's rebellion and domestic economic construction.

“This is a good idea, but this is the first time that the Kingdom of Spain has used a military parade to honor its martyrs.

At the same time, this is also my first military parade after taking the throne, so I hope there will be no mistakes. "

Alfonso nodded, agreeing with Canovas' idea.

Due to frequent wars, grand military parades were commonplace in European countries in the 19th century.

"That's for sure, Your Majesty, but when should the military parade be scheduled?"

Canovas asked. Because this matter can only be decided by Alfonso as the king. As a minister, he is not qualified to decide.

"Then on January 1st of the New Year, let the people of the Kingdom of Spain have a good Christmas at home. On New Year's Day we will hold a military parade to honor the martyrs."

There are less than 1 days to prepare before January 1, and all preparations for the military parade need to be completed in such a short period of time.

This is a great test for Canovas as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain.

However, under the requirements of the infantry training manual written by Alfonso, all members of the Spanish Army marched forward and stood in a military posture.

Therefore, it is possible to perform with a little training, because the requirements for uniformity in this era are not so strict.

What the officials of the Royal Government need to do is to perfectly combine the two ceremonies of the military parade and the memorial ceremony.

“Let all relevant parties start preparations quickly, time is extremely tight now.

In addition, Misty was asked to report the military parade on January 1 in the Globe. Invitation documents were also sent to leaders of various European countries. "

In any case, when the Royal Spanish Army, which has undergone modern military training, conducts military parade exercises, the uniform pace is very shocking.

(The scene of the military parade of the Kingdom of Spain is the same as the military parade of a large Eastern country in later generations, both of which are extremely shocking!)
  After all, it comes from the world's number one army, and Alfonso really wants them to appreciate it.

This is an army that has undergone modern military training, so from the perspective of proficient use of tactics, this is already a qualified modern army unit.

In the chaotic era of the 19th century, only a country with strong military power could avoid the danger of being attacked by the enemy!

Therefore, Alfonso never hesitates to show others the power of his country.

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(End of this chapter)