Count Tirpitz's eyes could not help but turn red. Liu Chuan had really given him a big pie!
The August Mining Company owned a gold and copper mine that was worth 20 to 30 billion marks. Even if they could earn one billion marks a year, if the navy took up 20%. Then, it would be 200 million Mark. This was already more than the annual military expenditure of the navy.
If all this money was used to build battleships, he could build several of them. Moreover, this wasn't the only sum, but every year. At least after the gold and copper mines were completely mined, they would be able to get this much money every year.
This also meant that the German Empire's navy would no longer be short of money. They had enough money to build more warships and realize their dream of surpassing the Imperial Navy of the Sun Never Sets.
"Your Highness, I have to admit that your proposal is very tempting. I think no one can resist this temptation!”Count Tirpitz said.
"Earl, you must know that I am not making a deal with you or the navy. It was to support the development of the navy. We will use our actions to support the dynasty's navy to grow stronger and surpass our opponents!”Liu Chuan said.
Count Tirpitz nodded. Although it was immoral to use the throne to make a deal, he was still a little worried. However, he really couldn't reject this money!
Besides, he also thought that Liu Chuan's talent was very suitable for the throne, at least more suitable than Prince Ertel Frederick and Prince Adalbert.
Count Tirpitz even told himself in his heart that letting the most suitable person inherit the throne might be the best choice.
"Your Highness, it's against the rules for the navy to directly hold shares in August Mining Company. It will also set a bad precedent!”Count Tirpitz said.
"I understand. I can assure you." Liu Chuan nodded. In the future, 20% of the profits of August Mining Company would be directly transferred to the navy's special account for the navy's use. Consider it my donation to the navy. If you're still worried, we can draw up a contract!”
Although 20% of the shares of August Mining Company, or 20% of the future profits, was already a large number.
However, in Liu Chuan's opinion, it was worth it to use so much money to buy the throne.
After all, if the German Empire collapsed, no matter how much money he had, he would not be safe.
In this era, many people and forces would do anything for money.
On the other hand, if he could become the emperor of the Germanic Empire and even lead the Germanic Empire to win the war in the future, he would be able to win the war. Even if he had to exhaust all the profits of August Mining Company, Liu Chuan wouldn't feel bad.
To him, finding the Grasberg gold mine was not difficult.
If the German Empire could dominate the world, then he could find more gold mines.
For example, the Olympic gold mine in Kangaroo Country also had 3,000 tons of gold, 13,000 tons of silver, and 70 million tons of copper reserves.
The Pago Gold Mine in Antarctica had reserves of 2,800 tons of gold and 30 million tons of copper.
Even the Roy Mountain Iron Mine in Kangaroo Country had 5.4 billion tons of reserves.
Not to mention the other mineral deposits, just the oil in the Persian Gulf region, if they could get it, it would be a lot of money!
Originally, even if Liu Chuan knew that these places had huge mineral deposits, he could not occupy them.
However, if he became the emperor of the Germanic Empire, if he could lead the Germanic Empire to win the future war... If the Germanic Empire could become the future overlord of the world. Then, everything would not be a problem.
Count Tirpitz thought for a moment. Liu Chuan's character was still guaranteed. His promise would be effective.
If the navy could get 20% of the annual income of August Mining Company, it would make the navy of the Germanic Empire no longer have to worry about money.
"Your Highness, the navy and I are willing to support you. However, just our support is far from enough!”Count Tirpitz said.
"Your Excellency, with the support of the navy, I can negotiate with the army and the cabinet. As for the army and the cabinet, I can also donate 20% of the profits of the August Mining Company every year. The Army could use these profits to improve the welfare of its soldiers, purchase more weapons and equipment, improve the mobilization system, and prepare for future wars.
The cabinet could also use the money to develop the domestic economy and transportation, improve people's livelihood, and so on.
I think that whether it's the army or the cabinet, they definitely won't refuse!”
Liu Chuan said.
Count Tirpitz nodded. He also believed that the army and the cabinet would not refuse.
Once the army, navy, and cabinet were all on Liu Chuan's side. Then, everything was set.
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