"The navy's bidding has begun. This time the Bavarians brought their 12-inch cannons and 260mm cannon design plans. In a week, these sample cannons will also arrive at the Imperial Artillery Test Site." Major General Feng Boer said to a tall young man opposite.

"In other words, the new battleships of the Imperial Navy may use 12-inch main guns, while the new cruiser will use 260mm main guns. And the 11-inch main guns and 240mm guns we produced will be eliminated? This action comes too quickly, right?" Gustav Krupp said worriedly.

"This is a conspiracy! Bavaria and Austrians started lobbying very early. They persuaded the Imperial Navy to adopt a brand new firepower configuration, and had already started to develop new artillery before that. I remembered that the deal between Bavaria and the Russians! They directly obtained artillery from Russia and then copied it. It must be like this, otherwise their artillery would not be able to be so fast! It is impossible with Skoda's technical support!" Gustav Krupp finally understood.

"The royal family has reminded you a long time ago. Prince William has said it at least more than once. He said that your artillery performance was a bit behind and he expressed his dissatisfaction. But you did not take any action." Major General Feng Boer was a little dissatisfied with Krupp's excuse.

"We have started the development of new artillery, but they are imitations, and we start from scratch. Behind them is the Kingdom of Bavaria, and they can even exchange the sample artillery and technology they need through the Kingdom's diplomatic channels. What about us? There is nothing! This is unfair!" Gustav Krupp said angrily.

"These Southerners are too much. They monopolize the navy's armor business. They have to extend their hands to the artillery. I will definitely make them pay the price. This game has not started yet." Gustav Krupp naturally would not sit back and wait for death. If the new warships use 12-inch l40 guns and 260mml40 guns, then Krupp will only make a living in the mid- and low-end small and medium-caliber naval guns, and most of the market share of naval artillery will be squeezed out!

The subsequent development of things was a bit surprising, and it was reasonable. Different voices were heard in the discussion of artillery within the Admiralty. Some people believe that the current German 280mm artillery is enough to have a larger artillery. Moreover, if you change it now, a large number of shells and accessories in stock will become a problem. The new cruiser is very good to use 240mm artillery. Although the weight of the 140kg shell is a little smaller, the rate of fire of up to more than 3 rounds per minute is enough to make up for this problem.

"From the economic and adequate perspective, the 280mm artillery and 240mm artillery are the most suitable main gun caliber for the future battleships and cruisers of the German Navy. They are very mature, have complete supporting equipment, and have a large inventory. There is no need to use a new artillery system." Major General Boer said this at a naval report meeting, and his words were recognized by many naval personnel.

Subsequently, some German newspapers began to publish various articles, emphasizing that while German warships performed well in the Far East, they emphasized that the performance of Krupp artillery was excellent. If these were normal, then some rumors made Ruprecht very alert.

"The Bavarian barbarians want to steal what originally belonged to us Prussia."

"They joined forces with the Austrians to infiltrate Germany's industrial and military system and allowing them to come in was simply treason!"

"The Bavarians step by step out of the barren villages in the south, and sooner or later they will threaten the interests of Prussia. They have snatched our profits and our work. The best way is to unite and drive these guys back!"

The relationship between Prussia and Bavaria is not too close at all. Although both sides know that harmony will benefit each other, and separation will be over. With the principle of being able to endure it and being harmonious, both sides will be in a harmonious way. From the top to the bottom, from the army to religion, both sides will see each other unhappy.

During the German military exercises in history, Prince William and Bavaria met, and they didn't even say hello to each other. Can this be tolerated? Bismarck was almost assassinated while recuperating in Bavaria. If there is no psychological shadow, Ruprecht didn't believe it.

As for the various comments that Bavaria is preparing to split, and it is not good for Prussia, let alone the German emperor's ears are called in his ears. As for the various misconducts between the two sides in the Imperial Parliament and the Federal Parliament in history, there are more. For example, Bavaria in history opposed the naval construction because it has no benefits, now... you know.

Although Ruprecht is doing well now and has a good relationship with the German royal family, overall, the civil relations between the two sides are still average. When Bavaria's military products surge into Germany and spread to the whole world, it is normal for the Prussians to have these ideas, especially those affected military enterprises will naturally cause trouble.

So now the situation is very obvious. Krupp bribed some relations in the Admiralty and hindered Ruprecht's entry in a formal and official way, while also mobilizing public opinion and putting pressure on Ruprecht through the media and lobbying. Both sides have already begun to take moves openly and secretly!

Under this series of pressure, the top leaders of the German government were also hesitating. On the one hand, the vested interests really didn't want to throw them away. On the other hand, they also believed that competition should be fair, and if it was fair, Krupp would really have no chance.

"Let's fight with them first. Don't provoke regional confrontation. We can emphasize from the performance of the weapon. This is just a simple bidding activity. The party with good skills should naturally win. In addition, we can try to guide public opinion and make them conflicts between Prussia and non-Prussian regions, as well as religious conflicts. Don't forget that the Poles in East Prussia are Catholics, not Protestants, just like us. In short, we must muddle the water, and we must consume and disperse the regional attacks of some people." Ruprecht first issued the first counterattack order before going to Berlin.

In fact, Germany not only has various belief and historical conflicts between states, but also within a country, especially Prussia. Prussia is a Protestant country, and the Germans are the main body. But don’t forget that the Prussia’s dragon-growing land - East Prussia, there are many Poles whose nation and Prussia are in conflict, and their religion is also in conflict. These Poles and Bavarians are Catholics...
Chapter completed!