Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

The relationship between the Dutch Kingdom and the Germanic Empire is still very good, and in another time and space, after the collapse of the Germanic Empire, William II and the royal family fled to the Dutch Kingdom, where they were sheltered and survived to the end.

But unfortunately, in this time and space, everything is already different.

Under the provocation and persecution of the sun never sets, the Dutch Kingdom and the Germanic Empire are inevitably heading towards conflict and even war.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands visited, and the head of the Germanic Empire met with Bilo in person, to demonstrate the friendship and harmony between the two countries.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, I have been ordered to come to Pak Lin this time just for one thing. There were many loopholes in the mining license signed by the kingdom to His Majesty the Emperor. So, we hope that this permit can be revoked and the mine can be recovered. Louis said.

The head of the Germanic Empire, Biluo’s brows suddenly furrowed, and his face became very ugly.

Not to mention a gold mine, even if it is an ordinary copper mine, the Dutch Blue Kingdom’s approach is damaging the relationship between the two countries!

After all, when August was a prince, he obtained a mining license from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. And now, August is already the emperor of the Germanic Empire, but the Dutch want to abolish the license and take back the mine, isn’t this hitting August in the face?

What’s more, that mine is still a huge gold mine!

As the Prime Minister of the Empire, Bilo certainly knew how much the Germanic Empire could earn from the mines every year.

In the first few years, because the mining efforts were not large, the Germanic Empire could only obtain more than one billion imperial marks from the mines every year. With the continuous increase of mining efforts in recent years, the annual income of the Germanic Empire from mines has also continued to grow. Now, the annual revenue from the mine has exceeded two billion Reichsmarks.

And, at this rate, the mine will be able to mine for about another decade.

This is undoubtedly a great wealth for the Germanic Empire!

You know, these gains obtained every year are divided equally between the emperor himself, the royal family, the cabinet, the army and the navy.

It is precisely because of the support of such a large fortune that the Germanic Empire can frantically develop armaments, vigorously promote national strategic reserves, vigorously develop transportation and economy, and improve people’s livelihood.

The annual revenue of the Germanic Empire is only 1.66 billion imperial marks.

The income from the gold mines alone was already higher than the annual revenue of the Germanic Empire.

Under such circumstances, how could the Germanic Empire give up this gold mine!

If it is abandoned, the development and combat readiness of the Germanic Empire will undoubtedly be greatly affected.

In addition, Shoubilo is also a smart person, the Germanic Empire has been mining the Grasberg gold mine for so many years, and it is impossible for the Dutch people to not get any news. However, the Dutch people do not take it back sooner or later, but they take it back at this time, which is completely deliberately aimed at the Germanic Empire!

“Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, the mining license was issued by you, and it was issued to His Majesty the Emperor, who was still a prince. Originally, this mining license would be a testimony to the friendly relationship between our two countries. However, what you are doing now is undoubtedly damaging the friendly relations between our two countries. Has the Kingdom of Holland really thought it through? Are you aware of the consequences of this? Bilo said coldly, and there was a hint of threat in his tone.

Louis naturally heard what Bilo meant, but now the Kingdom of Holland has no way!

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, I don’t go around in circles with you anymore. There’s nothing wrong with the Grasberg Copper Mine, which is actually a gold mine, right? Louis asked.

Bilo just wanted to deny it, but Louis spoke again.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, you don’t need to deny that we already have solid evidence. However, we did not originally think about taking back the gold mine. The gold mine was naturally found by the emperor of your country, and that was his. Although the gold mine is tempting. However, we are still self-aware. Louis continued.

“So, why are you asking for this now?” Bilo asked.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is nothing we can do. The Sun Never Sets Empire has officially sent us a note asking us to recover the gold mine. Otherwise, they will go after us. Together with the Gallic State, they will divide up our Spice Islands colony. And how important this colony is to us, I am afraid that I need not say, Your Excellency also understands very well. Louis said.

“Therefore, you chose to follow the arrangement of the sun never sets. In other words, pushing the boat along the water, not only can recover the gold mine, but also can get the support of the sun never sets! Bilo taunted.

Louis did not refute it, everyone is a smart person, naturally know the meaning of this.

Of course, there is nothing wrong with this in the interests of the country.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Kingdom of the Netherlands does not want to be an enemy of the Germanic Empire, but we have no choice. Therefore, we hope that the Germanic Empire will return the gold mines to us. In this way, it will not damage the relationship between our two countries. Louis continued.

Bilo smiled, and then shook his head: “Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, the relationship between our two countries has been damaged since your country decided to stand on the side of the sun never sets. However, after all, the gold mine belongs to His Majesty the Emperor, and I will report your request to His Majesty the Emperor. As for whether His Majesty the Emperor will agree, then it is not for me to decide. However, I can responsibly tell you that His Majesty the Emperor will never accept coercion, and he will definitely not agree to return the gold mine! ”

Louis nodded, and he could understand: “Your Excellency Prime Minister, I know what you mean.” It seems that there is no need for me to continue to stay here, then I will take my leave. ”

Prime Minister Bilo did not say much either.

From now on, the friendly relations between the Germanic Empire and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have come to an abrupt end. The two countries are about to become enemies.

Immediately after Louis left, Shoubilo went to the palace to tell August about it. At the same time, other cabinet and military senior officials were also informed.

This is undoubtedly a very urgent matter for the Germanic Empire, and it needs the top officials of the empire to reach an agreement as soon as possible and come up with a solution.