The journey starts from the Titanic

Essen is the headquarters of Krupp. The industrial city with a population of hundreds of thousands revolves around Krupp. The French enter Essen naturally to Krupp.

Just yesterday, Gustav received a telegram from China that the French had dismantled a steel factory in Krupp, making him half to death and unable to sleep overnight. He had just received a multi-million dollar order from South China. The joy disappeared immediately.

"I have always been concerned about the situation in Europe. My agent just told me the unfortunate news."

Situ Nan said lightly, looking at Gustav who was silent with his frowning forehead, and then said, "Germany is not a good place to invest in industry now, and German industry will definitely shift out in large numbers.

Britain, France, the United States and even Italy have their own spheres of influence. They will not easily allow German industrial products to enter their markets. Therefore, German industry has only three directions: South America, the Soviet Union, and the eastern world represented by southern China."

Speaking of this, Situ Nan paused here, and the United States took a sip of red wine. Seeing that Gustav was attracted to him, he smiled and continued: "South America is a good choice, but under the fierce competition of British and American capital, South America At most a part of the market falls into your hands, but it cannot satisfy Germany's huge industrial development.

I have never seen that the huge Soviet market and abundant raw materials are necessary for Germany. If it were me, I would not refuse to cooperate with the Soviets because of hatred.However, there are two disadvantages in cooperating with the Soviets. One is that it will be rejected by the Western world and may even cause Germany to be reddened. The other is to raise tigers and cultivate a strong opponent for themselves.

Therefore, my suggestion is to cooperate with the Soviet Union to a limited extent.Of course, the current political turmoil in the Soviet Union remains to be seen whether it will enter the Soviet Union."

After speaking, Situ Nan folded his hands and looked at Gustav in amusement.

What he said came to Gustav's heart. Gustav pondered for a while, nodded, and said with emotion: "Our situation is very difficult, and we have to look at the faces of others everywhere. Alas, Germany is going to fall to this point! If it is better than industrial power, the British and France are not our opponents at all, but..."

Gustav was right. Britain and France had huge colonies, and Germany’s huge indemnities, allowing their industrial products to easily obtain markets and raw materials, while the German industry had to move forward in the difficult and use higher Only the price can open what others can easily obtain.

"By the way, what about South China? You haven't explained the prospects of German industrial investment in South China?" Gustav asked again.He looked at Situ Nan respectfully, the remark just now could not be said by anyone.

"South China? It has integrated the advantages of South America and the Soviet Union. Does that need to be said? Not to mention that South China and Europe are half the earth apart. Even a relatively powerful South China will not affect Germany's interests. On the contrary, your old enemy Britain and France will be threatened by South China! I don’t think you will refuse this result, Gustaf?

If Krupp is still hesitating and cannot cooperate with South China more thoroughly, you will miss a lot of things.For example, I heard that Jewish bankers continue to stage scenes of capital myths in Germany.

It is really hard to believe that, except for several powerful companies such as Krupp, all industries in Germany, including steel, coal, newspapers, grain, shipping, tobacco and alcohol, are controlled by Jewish bankers.

Krupp’s turn will be the next one soon, right?"

Situ Nan smiled, looking at Gustav whose face was gradually dimming, he couldn't help but sympathize with the German entrepreneur.

The German economy has collapsed, and Situ Nan hopes that Krupp will take the initiative to transfer the industry to South China without having to do it himself.

"It seems that you have a good knowledge of the situation in Germany, sir. I only came to South China for a long distance to find a way out for Krupp."

Gustav said with emotion, facing Situ Nan, he felt that his status was getting lower and lower, and he understood his thoughts about Situ Nan.

"If Krupp transfers its core industry to South China, what specific benefits can we get?" Gustav asked.

"Dollar!" Situ Nan believed.

He was right. The US dollar is what Germany lacks.After the French invaded the Ruhr, the Weimar government in Germany simply took a stab at issuing money indiscriminately. Banknote printing plants across the country were printing money around the clock. The exchange rate of the Deutsche Mark to the United States was already as low as 500,000:1, and It is far from the end, and the German mark is still depreciating wildly.

If Stuart was right, when France withdrew at the end of this year, the exchange rate of the Deutsche Mark to the U.S. dollar had fallen by 4,200,000,000:1.

In the case of the German economic collapse, even if Situ Nan waved a dollar in his hand, Gustav was moved.

Hearing the word U.S. dollar, Gustav had more expectations in his eyes. He looked at Situ Nan with piercing eyes, as if he was looking at God. He licked his saliva and continued to listen to Situ Nan. My agent is acquiring industries in Germany, and some large industrial groups already have some shares in our hands.

For example, BASF.Although I cannot dominate BASF at the moment, nor do I have that willingness, there should be no problem in introducing BASF into South China.

Krupp is also one of my goals, but once you are here, you don't need to trouble me to fight with Fabien.What do you think?"

Situ Nan smiled.His smile made Gustav a little gloomy, and he couldn't help getting goose bumps. Unexpectedly, Situ Nan knew everything about the secret matter of Faben's acquisition of Krupp.

Fabien’s funds come from its subsidiaries in the United States, and actually come from Wall Street banks. They are so powerful that they rarely get what they want in Germany.

"You also know Fabien?" Gustav asked tentatively.

"Of course. That is the most terrifying death company in the world, even more terrifying than the companies such as Bethlehem and DuPont that people point to." Situ Nan smiled.

"BASF was once the target of the law, but it was destroyed by me. I borrowed a sum of money from BASF to help them tide over the crisis. At the same time, I also took a small share in BASF, so BASF's original shareholders can continue to control the company. Of course, Farben also owns a lot of shares."

Situ Nan explained.

BASF is his container for recruiting German chemical talents. How can Fabien easily swallow it.Similarly, Situ Nan also hopes that Krupp can become the second BASF company in steel machinery.

"Oh. It turned out to be like this." Gustav looked at Situ Nan and couldn't find a suitable word to describe him.

"I also hope to cooperate with Krupp. If it can be negotiated, I will persuade Wall Street to provide large-scale support for German industry. Krupp is definitely on the list. And I will use my influence to convince the US government. Put pressure on the French government to retreat. What do you think?"

Situ Nan said this, calmly watching Gustav.

"Really?"

Gustav was surprised.

"Of course!" Situ Nan nodded.

Of course, what he said about Wall Street's support for German industry is inevitable, even if he doesn't speak, Wall Street will do the same.Now speak in advance so that you can sell the favor of the Krupp family.

Since Gustav pointed out that he was looking for himself, then he should have a certain understanding of himself.

"You are..." Although Gustav had expected, he couldn't help but be surprised when he heard Situ Nan's tone.He didn't expect that the foreign aid he was looking for would appear in front of him.

Is he the hope of Krupp's rebirth?

Gustav watched Situ Nan not speaking, he was excited and could hardly express his emotions.

He knows a lot about the William Consortium, but the relationship between Situ Nan and the William Consortium is not very clear, because Situ Nan has not come forward for many things and has been hiding behind him. Even if he heard the name, Gustav did not know him.

"I have a lot of properties under my name, and I rarely go to Europe for food. Robles? Mellon, Henda? Brown are my partners, my wife belongs to the Mellon family, my father-in-law, you should Know—Andrew Mellon. However, I don't need to be attached to the Mellon family. Maybe you can call me Stoneney? William." Stuart said with a wry face.

He now has the strength to look down on the down-and-out Junker noble in front of him—Krupp. He wants to tell Gustav clearly that cooperating with me obediently, there are some advantages.Lao Tzu is here to save you!Otherwise, Lao Tzu will rob him himself, and there is no pressure to rob Krupp's assets.

Gustav swallowed, calming his excitement, and asked in a weak voice, "Well, Mr. William, can you provide me with a loan of 5 million US dollars, even 3 million US dollars!"

This guy can really climb up the pole, Situ Nan thought to himself, and asked faintly: "The reason?"

"In order to preserve the assets of Krupp, Mark has depreciated severely, and I lack foreign exchange, otherwise I can't beat those Jewish bankers. They are a group of people who don't spit their bones."

Gustav gritted his teeth.

What he said was the fact that it was the time when Jewish bankers were most comfortable in Germany. They waved the dollar and pound to easily buy the factory bank that the Germans worked so hard to run.If you have a few dollars walking on the streets of Berlin, you can live a life like a fairy.

"What about the return?" Situ Nan asked.

"For the friendship of the Krupp family, we will pay more than international interest." Gustaf said.

"No!" Situ Nan shook his head. He didn't need the Krupp family's shit friendship, it was better to have something real.If history has not changed, more than 20 years later, he can easily get everything the Germans have.

Gustav looked at Situ Nan's almost cold expression, and said in his heart: It seems that it won't work if there is no blood.

"I can allow to put aside the shareholding in Krupp, but the shares cannot affect the holding position of the Krupp family." Gustav gritted his teeth.

He had an idea in his heart that it would be better to make Situ Nan cheaper than the Jews. If Situ Nan became a shareholder of Krupp, it would not only provide sufficient funds, but also protect Krupp.Of course, the premise is that Krupp is in the hands of the Krupp family.