“The Wrath of the Berlin Palace. (2) >
“Hmm.”
He looked at Bertha intently.
She was looking at me with desperate eyes.
When I asked you to take Krupp from the Berlin Palace, it also came to me, my father’s enemy. It seemed sincere as much as the urgency.
I don’t think it came with an easy mind.
But.
Does she help me?
The goal I have to achieve in the German Empire is simple. To lay the foundations to take root in the German economy. It is to lay the groundwork for erosion into the German economy itself.
German settlement bank.
The bank, like other settlement banks in other countries, was to devour and digest the German economy.
It started with finance, and now it is reaching out to the core steel industry of the German Empire.
‘Actually, the corporations I’ve touched so far. It’s hard to even get a 30% stake in them.’
However, Germany is still a strong country.
The German Empire’s economy is still large because I swallowed it all up. In order to stand up as the number one leader in Europe, they were rushing like a runaway locomotive, and their economic growth rate and market share were exploding like crazy every year.
I can’t swallow all of this right now.
For me, Krupp is also a gyereuk.
Even if Krupp goes bankrupt, if I swallow it all, my bank account will be empty. The wrath of the Berlin Palace will have to be dealt with with my whole body, and above all, if Prussia is still in the lead, the picture I want will come out.
“I think it will be difficult right now.”
“…..Yes?”
“I have no intention of touching the heart of the Berlin Palace yet. I’m sorry to Miss Bertha, but I want you to die. I’ll make it work today.”
“Oh no, wait a minute. Wait a minute!”
rattle.
I closed the door politely.
Miss Krupp knocked on the door with her fist, but I only stared at the door with a cold gaze.
“But to devour Krupp, you need legitimacy.”
later.
If a great war breaks out that will put the European powers into hellfire, and the industrial facilities of the German Empire fall to the price of shit, if that happens, I will hit the full buyout at that point.
Berthayang’s use value should be approached in this way. Although there is no present value, the future value bursts because it is full of potential.
‘The descendants of the Krupp family who reconstruct the Krupp that has fallen into the hands of the state.’
what a beautiful picture
workers. For the workers of Krupp who resisted the state’s violence, Bertha’s presence will be shone in brilliance like Joan of Arc in France.
‘I want war.’
World War I.
In conclusion, economic gain was the goal, but more intrinsically different.
supremacy.
The present German Empire is a threat to the United States.
Continental Europe was lined with countries that could threaten the United States with its multipolar system, and countries such as Britain, Russia, France, and Germany are still living and breathing powers.
Pax Americana.
The final goal I want.
Pax Americana is no different from Pax Morgan (Morgan) to me, who has eroded the American economy. My breath will reach wherever America reaches.
Hegemony is freedom.
“Detroit! Open this door!”
Bang!
Berta kept knocking on the door. I watched her silently.
She, Berta’s existence value shines only when it meets my goals.
‘Germany needs to be weakened.’
I remembered a picture.
U.S. troops say, ‘Democracy has arrived!’ And kicking the door in. I want a delivery man who delivers liberalism and capitalism instead of democracy.
‘Free market. Wall Street and I are essential if we want to take over the economy.’
I don’t need a dictatorship.
The state system governed by the state has already suffered enough to get tired of it. The communism that devastated my bankbook is no longer traumatic.
How can one calculate the whim of a person?
‘After the war, we need to revamp the basics similar to Germany’s dictatorship.’
Weimar Republic.
This is the ideal country I want.
‘Destroy European hegemony. More precisely, it is not the economy. There is a need to annihilate the army.’
Prussia.
It is necessary to put away or contain their troops and their chiefs. Physical force was the worst factor in the economy.
In Germany, the veil of the military is lifted and the economy is swept away.
“Because I can give you anything you want!”
bang-!
Miss Bertha’s last strong fist fist knocked on the door. The sound of sobbing and light breathing is heard outside the door.
It seems to be leaning against the chin, the door.
“How much is the use value of Yang Bertha?”
not right now
Rather, it only touches the heart of the German Empire and the Berlin Palace. Contrary to her wishes, swallowing Krupp is not my immediate goal either.
Steel Alliance.
Taking the steel business from Krupp and then tying German steel into one alliance.
Building a German steel monopoly system is my top priority.
There is no place for Miss Bertha here.
‘She must wait until the war is over.’
I’m not sure I can explain all of this.
So it was necessary to wrestle a little bit to make Miss Bertha more desperately dependent on me.
I had no intention of arguing with her.
So I have no choice but to hope that she will fully trust me and follow me.
“…I’ll be back tomorrow.”
‘Today is a rejection.’
click.
I locked the door tightly.
***
“Prime Minister Buler. A request for confirmation came from the Berlin Palace to our Prussian cabinet.”
Berlin.
German Prussian government.
Chancellor Buler straightened out the orders issued at the Berlin Palace. Orders are rarely issued from the Berlin Palace.
Like last time, the Prussian government is rolling up its arms to deal with national issues like the issue of nationalizing Krupp.
“If it’s the Berlin Palace, it must be something unusual.”
“Yes, this is a direct order from the Berlin Palace. But given the timing, it is highly likely that it is an emergency.”
“That’s a big deal.”
Buler read the order he had been given.
“The Prussian government should immediately determine the current status of the Ottoman Empire and investigate the cause of the rejection of German steel.”
“I think the incident occurred in the Ottoman Empire.”
“Hmm. The Ottoman Empire is a bit troublesome, but isn’t it the core area of the 3B policy promoted by the Kaiser?”
world policy.
To the Kaiser, who was strangely obsessed with colonies, the Ottoman Empire was a country of great personal importance, geographically, politically and personally.
Then there was the problem.
“Once, hand it over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Make sure to convey the urgent need to understand the situation. Perhaps the Berlin Palace has asked our government for cross-verification.”
“Yes.”
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Once we request a detailed investigation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we convene a cabinet meeting. Call all the cabinet ministers. right now!”
“Yes!”
The stopped gear starts to roll.
“I am Minister of Foreign Affairs Richthofen.”
The Prussian cabinet moved quickly.
As a result of the investigation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the monarch of the Ottoman Empire was outraged. The Ottoman Empire’s cabinet began a full review of the contract with Germany, and began to review the steel supply and demand.
“The full review is nothing like the act of breaking the contract. This is in fact evidence of doubts about the relationship with the German Empire, and means that your faith has been shaken.”
“For some reason. It might not have suddenly gone crazy like a madman.”
He pointed to Prime Minister Buler’s sore forehead.
The Ottoman Empire was like the core leader of the Balkans. It was a bit like a patient to be called a leader, but at least it still has enough use value.
“Austria-Hungarian Empire’s Germanic lineage and the Russian Empire’s Slavic lineage are intertwined in the Balkans now. An alliance of the Ottoman Empire is essential. The British government is also making every effort to attract the Ottoman Empire.”
bang-!
“But that alliance has begun to shake at its roots!”
European patients.
It is an abolition of the Ottoman Empire. However, unlike the nickname of a European patient, he was one of the losers in the Middle East from his size, and his basic physical strength was different.
It was a necessary alliance to project influence on the Balkans.
However, the alliance seemed to be shaken.
“The problem is Krupp.”
“croup?”
“Yes, Moltke is in charge of Krupp. Philip Holzmann and Deutsche Bank have commissioned Krupp steel for the construction of Baghdad Bahn, and they are supplying it at a high price.”
“…..for a moment.”
Buler felt dizzy for a moment.
“Wait a minute. Didn’t the American steel companies start low-price competition by dumping? So they raised steel tariffs relentlessly?”
“you’re right.”
“But Krupp raised the price of steel?”
“Yes.”
“No. Huh… Yeah. So, how different is the steel that Krupp distributes and the American steel?”
“that….”
Minister Richthofen stuttered.
“From 6 to 8 times…”
“What?”
bang-!
Prime Minister Buler’s voice rises.
Tendons form on his forehead. Prime Minister Buler, who was usually mild, roared.
“Aren’t those pure crazy bastards!!!”
8 times?
This was a huge issue that could cause riots and bloody demonstrations even if this monopoly was supplied to the German colonies rather than the Ottoman Empire.
The Ottoman Empire already lacked funds.
When the German Empire was a borrower, lent money, and sucked it up again with steel, it was like sitting down and increasing debt.
“…Wait a minute. Maybe the Ottoman Empire.”
“Yes, the Ottoman Empire seems to be ‘confirmed’ that this is an absurdity that began with the instigation of the Berlin Palace. Moltke the cow is the face of the German army, Marshal Moltke’s nephew.”
Buler’s eyes seemed to turn over in anger.
“Who said it was ordered. This crazy steel delivery unit price.”
“It is said that Moltke went directly to the negotiating table.”
“Did that crazy bastard say he always does that?”
“Yes, after investigating through the Berlin Palace administrators, they said that there were several complaints from Deutsche Bank and Philip Holzmann. Even Krupp headquarters keep sending letters.”
“I’ll be back.”
“The Berlin Bank is also being shaken by Krupp’s huge loan… It is said that it is being reviewed by the German Settlement Bank.”
“This… what kind of dog shit is this?”
Krupp.
It was a painful mistake by the Berlin Palace, which entrusted this state-owned enterprise to the Prussian military.
The Prussian Junkers were ruining Krupp.
A year will soon pass, and just imagining how much it has ruined Krupp, the road ahead is bleak.
“that….”
A minister raised his hand.
Buler rubbed his eyes strongly and held out his hand.
“Tell me.”
“Yes, this is Minister of the Treasury, Marx. We have gathered detailed information about Krupp’s situation.”
“…Damn it. I was hoping for a late investigation.”
“The sooner you sell, the less painful it is, although it seems it’s already too late.”
“Is it too late already?”
Buler raised his face.
The attention of the ministers was focused on Minister Max.
“Once, Krupp’s third-quarter earnings are certain to be in the red. If the steel supply to Baghdad is overturned, in fact, from then on, we will have to worry about bankruptcy rather than deficit.”
“Wait, wait a minute, did you say you’re worried about bankruptcy now?”
“Of course, it won’t go bankrupt. The Berlin Palace won’t use evil to protect it.”
Minister Max continued.
“But, Krupp is a bit more serious. First, the debt ratio is ridiculously high. Bonds are being pulled out like crazy through the Berlin bank notes, and loans are being pulled like crazy.”
“It must be the result of dumping of Thyssen Steel.”
“Yeah, that’s why we desperately need to cut costs.”
cut down the money.
Everyone in the ministerial meeting was aware of the next procedure.
“A large-scale restructuring of employees is scheduled for soon, and Moltke has already ordered mass layoffs, wage cuts, unpaid leave and reduced welfare.”
“No, where is all that huge cost going in the first place? Thyssen Steel and Krupp are companies with at least twice the size difference. Does it make sense for Krupp to go bankrupt just because Thyssen plays a game of chicken?”
don’t talk
Secretary Max knew it well.
“10% was paid to the Berlin Palace, 20% was the basic salary of the Prussian Junkers, and 10% to 20% was paid as a bonus.”
“…Wait. My ears seem to be getting weird these days. I just heard that Junkers paid bribes to the Berlin Palace to amass personal wealth, is this… is it true?”
“I’ll be more explicit. The Junkers ’embezzled’ from 40% to 50% of the loan amount, which was used to accumulate personal property and as a bribe to the Berlin Palace.”
“Moltke.”
“I think I got about 0.5 to 10 percent less. They said they recently built a mansion.”
“……haha.”
Prime Minister Buler was devastated.
“What else do you have?”
“They said that they recently sold the entire auto division to Thyssen. I think you know how the proceeds from the sale were used.”
So it’s Baghdad.
When the Berlin Palace entrusted Krupp the monopoly on steel delivery to Baghdad, he was immersed in the illusion that Krupp could be saved with the huge profits generated there.
“In order to fill the deficit, there is virtually nothing left except for Baghdad’s monopoly.”
“Yeah, so Krupp also said that they raised steel prices to the break-even point in order to make up for the deficit with exclusive steel products.”
“What a crazy idea…”
“It is said to have come from Moltke’s head.”
“Moltke…?”
Prime Minister Buler had a twitch in his eyebrows.
His hands were trembling. Prime Minister Buler could not contain his anger. Moltke’s anger at Moltke’s ignorant and reckless greed grew, and his act of plunging the entire German Empire into a pit for his own greed made him want to tear it to death at any moment.
The whole German Empire was on the verge of decline due to one man’s judgment.
“Now, the culprit of all this… Is this Moltkera?”
“Yes, that’s right. Now they live in a private residence in Krupp, and they say that they go to the social club president to play.”
“Crazy…! There’s no other crazy guy!! Do you have multiple lives?”
“I know that Moltke’s propensity to import luxury goods and enjoy luxury is already well-known in the building.”
“You mean you’re going to do it even after creating this situation!!!”
“Yes, there are testimonies pouring out that they spend their money like water without wanting to enjoy luxury and pleasure.”
Loans and bonds are pouring in like water. For Junkers who are not interested in the economy, it would be like money.
Since it is a public company, the state will not be allowed to go bankrupt.
Then they can just enjoy the pleasure.
I guess I’ll just sit there thinking like that.
“right now….”
Buler’s clenched fists trembled.
“Everyone gets ready to enter the Berlin Palace right away… I’m going to give an audience to Kaiser and expose everything that has been poured out today, so be prepared and follow me… Do you understand!”
“…..Yes!”
Berlin Palace.
The Prussian cabinet ministers immediately summoned their secretaries and began preparing for entrance into the Berlin Palace.
***
Berlin Palace.
Wilhelm Kaiser’s audience room.
“……”
A heavy silence descended.
Especially today, Kaiser’s mustache was sharp, and he was sharpening his blade as if he was going to stab him at any moment.
Kaiser was dyeing his eyes bloodshot in real time. Thick veins and tendons were sprouting from his forehead.
All Prussian ministers completed their report.
No, the War Minister is missing. He was also one of those involved with the Prussian Junkers.
“It’s a lie… it’s not.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. The data that has been cross-verified are coming. At this moment, Krupp is collapsing in real time. In fact, as long as technology leaks due to insider trading are certain, Krupp’s iron and steel business has no hope.”
“I don’t mean that…”
Kaiser clenched his fists.
“The reason why the Ottoman Empire thoroughly reviewed Baghdad…”
“Yes, it’s because General Moltke misread the trend and monopolized steel supply to the Ottoman Empire at ‘higher prices’ in the steel industry that started ‘low price competition’. It’s an inexcusable mistake.”
“…and you’re saying that while paying 10% to the Berlin Palace, they ate 40%?”
“Well.”
Prime Minister Buler chose the words carefully.
“Yeah. They’re nibbling on Krupp to get their greedy teeth. Based on Secretary Max’s analysis of the Treasury, at this rate, Krupp has a 90% chance of going bankrupt.”
Companies that have lasted more than 100 years go bankrupt in less than a year.
“Bankruptcy…? Bankruptcy now…”
“Yeah, it’s going to go bankrupt like this. Almost 90 percent chance.”
Kaiser jumped up to this answer that transcended reality. His body was trembling with betrayal and anger.
“right now….”
close.
Kaiser bit his lip hard.
Blood seeps out and runs down his chin.
“Now… After…”
Moltke’s face comes to mind.
In the end, Kaiser wiped his face and couldn’t control his anger.
bang-!
He smashed the stone wall with his fist like it was going to break.
“Catch that bastard Moltke right now!!!”
Wilhelm II.
The owner of the Berlin Palace was furious.
“The Wrath of the Berlin Palace. (2) > end
