After listening to Qin Tian's words, the Krupp couple couldn't help but ponder. www.biquge.info There is no doubt that Qin Tian is now asking them to develop a 380mm main gun, which has overwhelmed the R&D department of Krupp. Even the large amount of money invested can put Krupp under great pressure.

However, in the face of Qin Tian's request, the needs of the Imperial Navy, it was difficult for them to say no, and there was no reason to refuse.

After all, as the largest arms company in Germany, the fate of Krupp and the German Empire have long been tied together. Germany is strong, and Krupp is able to become even stronger. Even, in order to be able to make more profits, Krupp wanted Germany to start a war abroad. Only in this way will the demand for arms be greater.

But if Germany loses in the future war, this will undoubtedly be a heavy blow to Krupp. It is even possible that Krupp will cease to exist. Therefore, Krupp also had to find ways to help Germany win the war. This is also a very, very important thing for them.

"Your Royal Highness, though, your request is very difficult for us to fulfill. But, for the sake of the Empire, we will do our best to accomplish it. I will immediately organize the manpower and start the development of the 380 mm gun. However, if this large-caliber main gun is to be successfully developed, it will certainly not happen overnight, and the time it will take will be very long. "Gustav? Krupp said.

They only need a little hesitation to know what to do. In the face of Qin Tian's request, as well as the needs of the German Navy, and more importantly, the need to win future wars, they had no way to refuse, and there was no reason to refuse.

Although, the development of a 380 mm gun now will cost Krupp a huge amount of money, and even affect their profits. But in order to be able to win the war, they also had no choice. What's more, once the 380 mm gun is successfully developed, the shipyard's orders will also allow them to make a lot of profits.

"Mr. Krupp, it would be great if Krupp could do this. As for the development time, I'm clear about that. The war will not be fought for a while. So, I think we still have enough time. Qin Tian said with a smile.

In Qin Tian's plan, before the outbreak of a future war, as long as the German Navy could have battleships equipped with 380 mm naval guns, it would be enough. In this way, the strength of the German Navy could be further ahead of the British Navy. With those cutting-edge battleships and battle cruisers of the German Navy, it was enough to make the Royal Navy of the British Empire suffer. If you combine it with submarines and aircraft carriers, it should be no problem at all to beat the Royal Navy. As long as the German Navy was able to defeat the British Navy, the rest of the war would undoubtedly be much easier.

One can imagine how many expeditionary forces the British would be able to send to fight in France when the homeland was threatened. As for the Americans, will they still dare to go to war then? Anyway, Qin Tian believed that with the Americans' principle of doing everything for the sake of profit, they would never dare to confront the powerful Germany at that time. As for Russia, in the event of a revolution at home, they will take care of themselves. Therefore, there is only one real enemy that Germany will have to face at that time, and that is its old enemy, France.

Without the support of other countries, would France be able to withstand the German attack? Anyway, Qin Tian didn't think that France had such strength. In particular, the German Army will also get Qin Tian's support in the future, and replace it with a large number of advanced weapons. This will make the German Army even more powerful. Beating France will be a piece of cake for them.

"Mr. Krupp, one last thing. Deutsche Industrie, a German arms manufacturing company, was established to get involved in the manufacture of light weapons. I hope to be able to count on the support of Krupp. Qin Tian continued.

"Is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince going to enter the field of arms?" Gustav? Krupp's brow furrowed. Beta? Krupp also did not look good. After all, although the profits in the arms field are very high, the whole market is only that big. Once Qin Tian intervenes in this field, it will inevitably greatly compress the profits of other arms companies.

Especially with Qin Tian's identity, he will inevitably gain the favor of the military. This is really unfair to other arms companies.

Of course, Deutsche Arms is involved in light weapons, which is not a threat to Krupp for the time being. The main business of Krupp is all types of artillery. In particular, the large-caliber naval guns of the Navy are undoubtedly a fist product of the Krupp company, and even if other companies want to compete with them, they do not have this strength.

Gustav? Krupp and Beta? Krupp also knew that since Qin Tian had already said this, then, even if they objected, it would be useless. In the whole of Germany, except for Kaiser Wilhelm II, it is estimated that no one will be able to make Qin Tian bow his head.

Since you can't stop it, it's better to choose support. In this way, the ties between the two sides can be further strengthened.

And the thought of that, Gustav? Krupp immediately had a decision in his mind.

"Yes, Mr. Krupp. I'm planning to enter the arms field. Of course, there is only a limited amount of access to this field. The combat effectiveness of the German Army, although the first in the world. However, we still have a lot of potential to tap. Especially in light weapons, we do not have an overwhelming advantage in the face of other countries. Therefore, I hope that results can be achieved in this area, so that the combat effectiveness of the German Army can be further improved. This is very necessary for Germany to win future wars. After all, our navy is stronger, which can certainly give us a good chance of winning. But in the end, to defeat the enemy and complete the occupation of the enemy's country, it is still necessary to rely on the army. Qin Tian said.

Gustav? Krupp nodded.

"His Royal Highness, how do you need support from Krupp?" Gustav? Krupp asked.

"Mr. Krupp, I would like Krupp to take a stake in Deutsche Arms Company. In other words, the two of us jointly own the shares of Deutsche Arms, thus forming a strong alliance. I think that's very beneficial for both of us. After Qin Tian finished speaking, he looked at Gustav? Krupp, waiting for his answer. He believes, Gustav? Krupp will not refuse.