Chapter 139: Arms Import and Export Treaty
In order to better demonstrate the quality of weapons to the two island envoys, Butler Hunter specially changed the venue for discussion to the back of the military factory, which is a venue often used to test weapons.
Because this back mountain is often used for weapons experiments, the land on the mountain has long been baptized by cannonballs and bullets, and there are no longer any living animals or plants.
Several large deep pits on the top of the mountain and the scattered iron pieces and stone debris in the pits reveal the tragedy that happened here.
Near the halfway point of the mountain, several square targets have been fixed to test the power of the German rifles.
Heavy machine gun tests do not use these targets, because the roaring bullets from the heavy machine gun will tear these targets into pieces in an instant.
The top of the mountain was specially used to measure the position of artillery. Several brightly colored flags were erected on the top of the mountain to serve as a reference for artillery aiming.
If you can correctly hit the target near the flag and make the flag disappear in the explosion of the shell, you will truly have aimed at the target.
Participating in the weapons display were the Gew98 rifle, the German-made Maxim heavy machine gun, the 75mm Krupp smoothbore cannon and the 105mm Krupp howitzer.
These weapons and equipment have one thing in common, that is, they all come from German military technology, and they are also excellent weapons currently being equipped by the German army.
There is no doubt about the German military industry. Although it is produced in Australia, the production technology comes entirely from Germany, and the production line was established under the guidance of German military industry experts.
These Germans have a very rigorous character and meticulous attitude, which has also led to Australia's military production level inheriting the advantages of the Germans. They are meticulous in the production of weapons and equipment and do not allow any shortcomings and errors to occur.
The German-made weapons produced under such circumstances are basically no different from the weapons produced by the German military industry. The only difference may be the production place marked under the butt of the gun.
The firepower of these weapons naturally meets the expectations of the islanders. As the standard weapons in active service of the German Army, the firepower of these weapons naturally does not require much thought. They are all one of the most advanced weapons in the world today.
In particular, the power of the artillery produced by the Kluber Military Factory in Germany is even more extraordinary.
After witnessing the entire display of weapons, the two envoys from the island country became very excited and impatient.
Just on the way back to the Government Affairs Building, the two urged the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Butler Hunter many times to request the signing of an arms export treaty as soon as possible and the purchase of large quantities of arms.
The export of German-made weapons is one of Australia's important strategies, and it was also Australia's most important plan in the First World War.
German-made weapons and equipment are not only reliable, but also not very expensive. Coupled with the strong strength and reputation of the German Imperial Army, many countries are full of respect for German-made equipment.
Many countries in history were equipped with a large number of German-made weapons during World War I and World War II. Some countries even imitated the German system and established so-called German weapon divisions. Not only are they equipped with the same weapons and equipment as the German army, but even the instructors for daily training are Germans and German officers.
Of course, such an army lived up to everyone's trust and performed very well in the war.
Unfortunately, not everyone can afford such a German weapon division that completely imitates the German army's organization, weapons and equipment, and even its training personnel. Therefore, it is small in scale and cannot have much impact on the frontal war.
But this aspect can also reflect the influence and shock that German-made equipment and the German Army brought to countries around the world in this era.
This is also the reason why Arthur chose to export German-made weapons and equipment. First of all, the German army has long been famous, and German-made weapons and equipment also have great influence around the world.
This also has many benefits for Australia, which has just started exporting arms. It can quickly increase the popularity of Australian arms and quickly seize the arms export market.
Of course, in a short period of time, it will definitely not be able to match the arms export share of the great powers. However, because the current arms race among the great powers is becoming more and more intense, there is still a certain market size in some regions.
When the European powers were all caught up in the wave of World War I, that was the opportunity for the Australian military industry to truly rise.
The Australian military industry, which has relatively complete British-made weapons and German-made weapons, has a certain advantage in arms exports.
After all, being able to retain one's own country's weapons and equipment system and solve the problem of logistical supply without having to replace weapons and equipment, isn't this the best solution?
Just after returning to the Government Affairs Building, Yuzawa Koichiro couldn't wait to request the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to meet Arthur and quickly conclude an arms import and export treaty between the island country and Australia.
Because arms exports were something that Arthur had already ordered to agree to, the Deputy Foreign Minister no longer delayed and reported Arthur's island country's request.
On November 14, 1902, Koichiro Yuzawa and Toshiyo Hirano finally met Arthur, and they couldn't wait to propose an arms import and export treaty between the island country and Australia.
German-made weapons and equipment in this era are still too attractive. In addition, due to the arms race and other factors, the UK cannot provide that much weapons and equipment support to island countries every year. This is why the island countries are eager to sign an arms import treaty with Australia. .
"His Royal Highness the Duke of Australia, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor's entire diplomatic corps, the government of the island country, and all the people of the island country, I would like to extend my sincere greetings to you and Australia." As soon as he saw Arthur, Yuzawa Koichiro said very respectfully and sincerely .
Arthur nodded and replied with a slight smile: "I heard from Butler Hunter that your country wants to purchase our German-made weapons and equipment, right?"
Hearing Arthur's straightforward question, Yuzawa Koichiro didn't know how to answer for a while. But out of expectation for German weapons, he still gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, Your Highness the Duke. After actual viewing, the German weapons and equipment do meet our requirements and are one of the most powerful weapons systems in the world." 1. In order to better maintain our domestic stability and protect the interests of all expatriates in island countries, we have no choice but to expand our army, which also makes our demand for weapons and equipment even greater. We signed an alliance treaty with the British Empire, and we We also believe that Australia, which has good relations with the British Empire, can establish good relations with us, which is why we came."
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