Chapter 2： Adopted

The German side responded quickly and agreed to the investment. And sent an invitation to Prince Edel to visit. Standard Petroleum agreed to this contract even faster than Germany. So in April 1905, the Romanian Petroleum Company was established, with a total capital of £300, the royal family accounted for 60%, the Romanian government 10%, Standard Oil 15%, and Germany 15%.

Regarding this matter, the British and French ambassadors have approached the crown prince, and hope to join in. The crown prince refused on the grounds that the funds were sufficient now, but when he left the capital expansion, he gave priority to Britain and France to appease him. Now Edel intends to go to Germany. This visit is very important to Romania, but he still has to get agreement with King Carol before again.

"The situation in Europe is becoming increasingly tense. Both France and Germany regard each other as a major concern. Even though Russia is fighting in the East, we must also see that France's economic assistance to Russia continues. Whether Russia wins or loses, France will use capital for this. The reins pulled Russia down. Together with the signing of an agreement with the United Kingdom last year. Britain, France and Russia are getting closer, even though the United States and Britain are supporting Japan against Russia. After all, Europe is the core of Russia. If something happens, Russia must join the war, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Italy The Alliance of the Three Emperors will not retreat, especially in the Balkans, Austria-Hungary and Russia have too many interests entangled. Once an accident occurs, it will be a war in Europe. For us Romania, whether it is self-protection or profit-making, it has always been strong The army is indispensable. This requires good industrial support.” In the king’s office, Edel told the king and the prime minister about his purpose of going to Germany. Both King Carol and the Prime Minister are very happy to have such insights about the Crown Prince, "My Edel, you have grown up, don't worry about it. From now on, it will be your young people's world."

A few days later, Crown Prince Edel got on the train to Germany, and accompanied him to Germany by the military General Pretzel and government officials. General Preeshan has a wealth of military literacy, and clever command skills, is the helper King Carol needs to prepare for Edel to control the army. The train passed through Austria-Hungary and soon came to Berlin, the capital of Germany. Get off the car and see Crown Prince William Entes welcoming them, and Edel stepped forward to give the Crown Prince a hug. "Cousin William didn't expect you to come back to pick me up."

"After all, you can come now to support us. The Hohenzollern family is still very united." The crown prince patted Edel on the shoulder. Edel knew that what the crown prince was talking about was the first Moroccan crisis, and almost all countries did not support the Kaiser's demands in this crisis. Regarding this visit from Romania, William II believed that this was in support of his ‘reasonable’ request. In fact, this is also the reason why Edel chose this time to come. At a dinner held for Romania in Charlottenburg in the evening, Edel and Crown Prince Entes were having a friendly exchange.

At this time, the duty officer walked in, "Your Majesty William is here." At this time everyone took up to greet the Kaiser, and then William II walked in front of the crown prince and Edel.

"Welcome to Germany, Edel."

"Thank you very much Uncle William. I feel the abundance of the powerful German people here. All of this was achieved under the leadership of my uncle." Edel slapped a little flattery. "No, this is the result of the people's efforts." Obviously, the Kaiser is still sober, not cold to this flattery. Edel remedied it and took out a letter and handed it to the Kaiser "This is from my father to you. I am sorry that I cannot come this time." The Kaiser took the letter and walked out of the banquet hall. Obviously the Kaiser came here to show The close relationship between Germany and Romania. Afterwards, the banquet continued, but no one cared about drinking, they all chatted quietly about their own topics.

The German Emperor looked at King Carol’s letter and thought slowly, and Prime Minister Bernhard was also silent, since Prime Minister Pi Simak stepped down. The other prime ministers have all become the puppets of William II. Now facing the large loan from King Carol, the prime minister dare not express his views at will. The Kaiser himself could not make up his mind. The next day, the German emperor summoned his important ministers, and the prime minister said to everyone. Xiao Moqi said that if Romania can be brought into the league, then he fully supports it. The Minister of Industry also supports that this has great economic benefits. The Chancellor of the Exchequer strongly opposes that this will increase the country's deficit. The news that Romania was going to borrow to buy German machinery and materials made it known to capitalists and factory owners in less than half a day. At this time they are also exerting their influence. After three days of discussion, the Kaiser finally agreed to borrow money.

Eder took General Pretzel to the Charlottenburg Palace and saw William II and Prime Minister Bernhard insist on each other. "Uncle, here is the purchase list for our visit." Edel took out a document to William II. UU Reading www.uukānshu.com The emperor did not mention what to buy in the letter to the old King Carol. The old king reiterated his obligations to Romania, the League of Queens, and his support for the rights of Morocco and Germany. The most important thing is the 250 million gold mark loan, which is mainly used to purchase German machinery, technology and munitions. The loan will be repaid after 20 years in five years, with Romanian customs and mineral tax as collateral. In order to pull Romania into the chariot, finally agreed. Looking at the purchase list, it mainly includes the military industry, the chemical industry, the emerging internal combustion engine, a 200,000-ton steel plant, and the purchase of Mauser 98 rifle technology, G08 heavy machine gun, 105 light howitzer, Knoop 150 Heavy howitzer, 210 heavy cannon, etc. After reading it, the Kaiser handed it to Prime Minister Bernhard, who will then discuss the next details.

"Prince Edel, there is no problem with the military government. You only need to find Mauser and Knoop, and I believe there will be a satisfactory result. For the chemical industry, you can find Fabien Chemicals. The internal combustion engine is also no problem, 200,000 tons. Steel plant? The crown prince has not heard that Romania has found coal and iron ore. Is it too expensive to import all of them?” At the end, Prime Minister Bernhard asked a little uncertainly.

"Yes, we intend to locate this steel plant in Constanta and use sea freight to reduce costs" Edel responded to Prime Minister Bernhard. Who would have thought that Romania had no coal and iron mines, and Eastern Ukraine had rich coal and iron that made Russia, and Bohemia also had the Austro-Hungarian Empire, not to mention that France and Germany in the Ruhr region fought a great war for it. Ready to play the second round. There is still a third round waiting in the future.

Edel has no choice but to build it, he can only rely on himself. Thinking of the future of China, Eastern Ukraine is not far away, the freight is not high, no, there are many Ottoman iron ore mines.