Constantine and Maximiliano I talked for a long time, in short, no money was available, but anything else was negotiable.
Faced with the thick-skinned Prince Constantine, the first naval commander of East Africa had no choice but to return empty-handed. Not only did he not gain support, but he also had to contribute a lot of resources himself.
Meanwhile, Ernst, who Constantine claimed was short of money recently, was conducting an inspection in the Ruhr area of Prussia.
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Thick smoke filled the air, with dark clouds pressing down the sky.
This was the scene Ernst saw in the city of the Ruhr area. The Ruhr area is rich in coal resources but lacks iron ore.
Fortunately, transportation here is extremely convenient, with the Rhine River, Ruhr River, and Liper River converging, creating a dense river network and well-developed river transport. At the same time, Prussia has built numerous railways, which, aided by the customs union, can essentially cover the entire German region.
