The journey starts from the Titanic

They are discussing a solution to the current poor financial order in Germany, and the only thing to wait is for France to withdraw its troops.

However, the French still dominate the Ruhr area, and the desperate Weimar government has to print banknotes desperately. To put it bluntly, they are breaking the cans and waiting for Britain and the United States to make a move to France, otherwise Germany will lose the Ruhr area. There is no difference in Chihua.

The story behind this is estimated to be clear to the Krupp family!

Situ Nan looked at Gustav with a look of grief, thought to himself.

"Forget it, let's talk about our cooperation!" Gustav smiled bitterly, and returned the topic of investing in South China.

Earlier, Situ Nan's words reminded him that the most precious thing about Krupp is not the seemingly advanced technology in its hands, but the large number of outstanding German technicians behind it.

He believes that in South China, Krupp's technical talents can still achieve greater breakthroughs in cooperation, otherwise I am in my hands and have no conditions to continue research, and I will soon be overtaken by others.

The luxury and comfort of the Wilhelm made Gustav unforgettable, but he even wanted to fly back to Germany immediately and transfer more industrial equipment to South China, otherwise the longer the time, the French might only leave Krupp a space. Shell out.

Regarding Stuart’s shareholding in Krupp was signed on the way back to Europe, Krupp’s cooperation with South China basically came from Stuart’s share capital.

To Gustav’s satisfaction, Situ Nan was convinced that as long as Krupp had 20% of the shares, he also agreed that the Krupp family would repurchase no more than 15% from Situ Nan in the next 20 years. Of shares.

In other words, if the situation improves in the future, if the Krupp family is willing, they can reduce Situ Nan's shares to 5%, and there is no need to worry that Situ Nan will affect the interests of the Krupp family.

Seeing the black and white letters on the contract, Gustav was deeply moved.With Situ Nan's capital injection, you can return to your country and fight against the Jews who wantonly seize German industry!

Situ Nan wrote his name happily, and in this way, he easily got a part of Krupp's shares at the most difficult time.

The bad thing is that when Krupp was identified as a war criminal in the future, he was somewhat involved as one of the shareholders.

The cooperation between Situ Nan and Gustav made He Yongyuan a little puzzled. Situ Nan, who has always been astute, has given Germany so much care?

"Master, this is too cheap for the Germans, right? We can just spend a little more money to buy the company." He Yongyuan said.

"It's not that easy. An industrial giant like Krupp is difficult for outsiders to annex. How can the Germans give the lifeline of the country's industry to others? Their situation is a bit more difficult, but only temporarily."

Situ Nan explained.If it seizes Krupp now and waits a few years and is driven out of Krupp by the Germans, it is better to sell them now, and the future cooperation will be smoother.

Situ Nan did not intend to study Jews.Although Jewish capitalists can now easily obtain controlling rights in German companies and banks, most German workers and engineers are Germans. Fundamentally speaking, no one can take away the German people's industry.

When the Germans re-emerged, the Jewish capitalists who had made troubles will sooner or later be torn apart by countless angry Germany, and the tragedy will spread from a few Jewish capitalists to countless ordinary Jews, which is regrettable.

It was precisely foreseeing the future soberly that Situ Nan did not advocate that Robles and other Jews wantonly deprive the Germans of their industry, but instead cooperated more friendly.

Seeing Situ Nan's confident appearance, He Yongyuan buried himself in his heart despite some doubts.He was very in favor of the cooperation between South China and Krupp, but it was too much for the joint venture to give up half of the profits to the Germans.

Situ Nan’s explanation is: “Otherwise, how could the Germans invest hard in South China? Let’s look a little further. The factories are now in our territory. When we become stronger, let the Germans obediently let them out and pay back. It’s not a matter of one or two sentences."

Situ Nan meant to take advantage of Germany. If history remains the same, everything that Germany has in South China will be confiscated by South China 20 years later. It's not that such a thing has never been done!

This is Situ Nan's thoughts in his heart, so naturally he cannot tell others.

With advanced radio on the William, Situ Nan can remotely control the strategic investment plan of the William Consortium and occasionally worry about the strategic development of South China.

Gustav was not in a good mood, because the situation in Germany worried him.The French invasion of the Ruhr area almost made the Germans feel that the sky was going to fall, and it was like a big mountain that was crushed in the hearts of countless suffering Germans.

Situ Nan invited Gustav to drink from time to time, but every time he saw this patriotic German with a touch of sadness on his face, he always felt a little disappointed.

"Don't worry, my friend. Everything will be fine. In any case, Britain and the United States will not just watch Germany fall. The more arrogant the French, the more support you Germans will get. "

Situ Nan comforted.

France's invasion of the Ruhr area in Germany was a violation of international treaties. This barbaric act was severely condemned by British and American political groups, and the French were under tremendous diplomatic pressure.

"Thank you." Gustaf nodded, and Situ Nan's words came to his heart.

Wasn't the Kingdom of Prussia gradually strengthened by the support of Britain and Russia?Decades have passed, and it is only the beginning of a new cycle.

This trip allowed Gustav and Situ Nan to take on a deep friendship. Gustav was very grateful for Situ Nan’s help when he was most embarrassed. When he disembarked, he also warmly invited Situ Nan to Essen. Being a guest, but was declined by Situ Nan.

Gustav felt a bit regretful, but the severe situation made him dare not neglect. He wanted to implement the cooperation agreement with South China as soon as possible and transfer Krupp's machinery and equipment to South China.

This is a huge project, including many projects such as steel, shipbuilding, railways, artillery, submarines, etc. Qian Xun, a diplomat in the late Qing Dynasty and South China's minister in Germany, set up an office in Essen to provide Krupp company transfer to South China. Careful service.

At the same time, Meihua Company also sent senior affairs officials to Germany to be responsible for liaising with Krupp and other German companies for cooperation projects with South China....

Time came unconsciously to July 1923. It was a warm and comfortable season, but walking on the streets of Berlin made people feel a deep chill.

Friedrichstraße is still prosperous, with high-end restaurants and hotels abound. Those who come in and out are often big belly Jewish and foreign businessmen. They are greasy and well-dressed, happily enjoying high-end food and wonderful music.

These people don't know how to use the Mark. Mark is worthy of derogation. Except for the poor Germans, other Marks who don't carry a large bag go shopping.

"The U.S. dollar is really good here! Old Qian!" Situ Nan smiled at the kind old man in front of him-Qian Xun, South China's Minister to Germany.

"The situation in Germany is really terrible now. The consequences of inflation are really too serious. Look at the people outside." Qian Xun sighed compassionately.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty, he used to be the ambassador to the Netherlands. At that time, how insignificant Germans were, but now...

Situ Nan looked up and saw that the street outside was just after work hours. The bakery on the opposite side suddenly rushed into a group of people. They were holding a bag of thick banknotes in exchange for only a thin slice of bread. When they walked out the door With an expression of pain on almost every face, he looked back at the long dragon who was crazily rushing into the shop, his face immediately became a little grateful, and he clenched the precious bread tightly and walked away quickly.

"Is it like this every day here?" Situ Nan turned around and looked at Ambassador Qian Xun with a slightly sad expression on his face.

Chapter 157

"Yeah. Now wages in Berlin are paid on a daily basis. After get off work every day, those workers rush to the nearest bakery with a huge pile of money.

Prices have skyrocketed, and the money for a bag of bread that was originally available will only be available for bread crumbs after a period of time.When it was off work hours, the streets were filled with crowds like sprints, noisy.The situation in other regions is similar."

Qian Xun said, sighing in his heart.

Situ Nan was deeply concerned, he suddenly thought of the Great Depression in the United States a few years later and China in 49 years.

Although the two catastrophes had not had time to experience, the gloomy and gloomy German streets before him clearly made him feel the kind of apocalyptic disaster.

Of course, Situ Nan would definitely not experience those desperate days like ordinary people, but would use those opportunities to make huge profits. The gloomy scene of economic depression finally made him feel it.

There is no perfect thing in this world. Someone enjoys the blessing while others suffer.If Britain and France lose, the scene in front of us will probably be staged on the streets of Paris too!

Even the currently pessimistic and desperate German Baixin will retaliate in 20 years and bring disaster to the world!

Situ Nan thought to himself.

With a faint sympathy, he smiled and said to Qian Xun: "No matter how sad the Europeans are, they live better than us. The life of the street people in Berlin is much better than that in Shanghai, so we don't need to worry about us. We should worry about our affairs. Right!

The German disaster may be a good thing for us.Mr. Ambassador, your main job at the moment is to assist Meihua and German companies to reach cooperation and transfer more German technicians to South China.When they arrive in Nanhua, they also have food to eat. Isn't it boundless merit?"

"I have received instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I will do my best. The embassy has opened a special office in the Ruhr area. According to the current situation, let alone 100,000 skilled workers, I can do my best for more people. Recruit them to Nanhua."

Qian Xun believed in himself.

Thinking of the scene of a large number of German engineers in Nanhua, long-lost excitement appeared on his vicissitudes of life.He had hesitated for a long time whether to go to Nanhua, but he still did not let go of the regret in his heart. He wanted to do more important things in his lifetime, instead of staying in Shanghai with books.