Chapter 132 Equipment transportation direction

Although the time has not yet reached the two world wars, the powerful railway system of the Germans has already developed at this time.

The transport of Russian soldiers from the east to the French front was a piece of cake for the Germans.

During the two world wars, millions of German troops frequently supported east and west, relying on Germany’s powerful railway system.

“Not until the negotiations with the Russians go.”

Before that, the German ambassador to Russia had formally asked to see the Tsar, and the time was short, so Bismarck had to leave this important task to others.

But what they didn’t know was that the negotiations between the British and the Russians had basically come to an end.

British Prime Minister Disraeli is such a stubborn old man, no one would have thought that he could change the policy he has always insisted on.

Including Bismarck, the Jagged Chancellor.

The importance of this route to the British is self-evident. Bismarck is confident that the British will not let the Russians threaten the Eastern route.

Even Spain would never dare to talk to the British about Gibraltar.

Gibraltar is the most important part of the Eastern route. Without absolute strength, Spain will never take back this place.

At this time, in St. Petersburg, the German ambassador to Russia, who had just come out of the negotiations, was looking melancholy.

The Russians can now be said to be the targets of competition between the two sides. Compared with the empty promises that the Germans can only write, the real benefits given by the British are much more attractive.

However, the negotiations in London did not officially come to an end, and the Russians would not be able to formally reject the Germans’ request for a day.

Although they are both members of the Three Emperors Alliance, in the face of their own real interests, a treaty of alliance that is about to be broken obviously cannot stop the Russians.

Bismarck believed in this alliance too much, which caused the first German-French crisis to be caught off guard and made a huge feint.

The ability of the Germans to choose allies has not been very good, and the fine tradition continued until the end of World War II.

The Germans just walked on the front foot. The Spanish ambassador, Salto, came to the Winter Palace.

The purpose of this time is for the previous arms purchase agreement between the two parties. In order not to run away from this big customer, Salto still attaches great importance to this transaction.

“Your Majesty the Tsar!”

Salto bowed his head and saluted. In Russia, the power of the tsar is extremely great, and due respect is essential.

Of course, as an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at least there will be no problems in etiquette. Most of the officials in Spain are actually born of nobles.

Although the etiquette of Eastern and Western Europe is quite different, after all, it belongs to the category of faith in Jesus, and it can be used after a little study.

“This time I came here for the arms purchase contract we signed between the two parties. Now all kinds of weapons and equipment are fully prepared.”

Looking at the tsar in front of him, Salto slowly stated the purpose of the trip.

“Oh? Can it be shipped anytime?”

Alexander II asked, a little surprised in his tone. In fact, it has not been too long since the signing of the arms purchase treaty.

The production came out unsurprisingly, but Salto’s tone was different.

“Yes, Your Majesty, as long as you pay the balance, we can hand over this batch of equipment at any time and send it to any port in Russia!”

Salto replied that if the British and the Russians reached an agreement, the British in the Dardanelles would have no reason to block the shipment of the weapons,

If they still want Spain as an ally.

“I don’t know, Your Majesty, how do you want to plan the route of weapons transportation?”

If shipped to St. Petersburg in the sea of ​​pineapples, the Russians’ poor logistical lines do not know when they will be able to send these equipment to the front-line troops.

But if it is sent directly from the Black Sea to the garrison in Crimea, the time to form combat power is bound to be very fast.

So this question is about sending it to the Black Sea port city in Russia.

“Sevastopol, after delivery, our people will be responsible for receiving it.”

Alexander II said so, looking forward to the new equipment of the Spaniards,

Before that, I had obtained some Spanish-style equipment through channels, and the performance far exceeded the Russian rifles in active service.

But one of the important problems is that only the Spaniards in the world have researched the production of smokeless powder.

Once the ammunition runs out, Russia will have to buy ammunition from Spain again.

This is also where Alexander II is a little dissatisfied, but he is powerless. France, Germany, Britain and other countries have no ability in this regard, not to mention the talent pool of Russia, which is far inferior to other countries.

But this did not prevent him from urging the military to step up research and development. This feeling of being controlled by others made the tsar, who was above ten thousand people, very unhappy.

“Regarding the logistics of the later stage, it would be best if you could deliver the ammunition directly to the port near the front line!”

Alexander II suggested with a smile~www.readmtl.com~ You are joking, our country is only a neutral country in this war, and the Ottomans will never agree with us to give you assistance in such an upright manner. ”

Salto waved his hand, not to mention that it was directly transported to the vicinity of the front line. All supplies in the later period could only be sent from English seafood to the Baltic Sea.

Spain does not want to be involved in a diplomatic conflict or even forced to participate in a war because of a transaction.

Although Osman was a camel that was about to die of illness, behind him stood the behemoth of the British Empire.

If they rashly bite into two pieces when they are not dead, it is very likely that they will directly hate the British behind them, which is not in line with Spain’s current strategy.

“After your country’s army has used our equipment, it may not use many supplies at all.”

Salto said proudly that Spain’s army equipment is indeed advanced and excellent, which makes every Spaniard full of pride and brings a large number of orders.

Confidence in Spanish equipment is possessed by every Spanish diplomat, and any country that has purchased Spanish equipment has received constant praise.

Now it is a seller’s market in Spain. There is no second country in the world that can compare prices. This can be regarded as a unique diplomatic resource of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“If the final payment is made, it will naturally be paid to you after the equipment is signed, but now I think we still need to talk to the British for a while.”

Alexander II didn’t care. Russia still had a little money at this time, and the Spanish government was still relatively relieved.

If you don’t give money, you will use a one-time use. If you cut off the supply of ammunition, you will buy a pile of scrap iron and go back.

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