"Can you reduce it by half? No, I want it higher, so they have to reduce the size to more than 60% and reduce the weight!"

"Send the order to let the ordnance factory produce extra-large hot air balloons, and all the incurred expenses will be collected separately from me!"

When Xiao Letian heard the rewards of the engineers, he couldn't help but smile. He was nominally a Prussian guest, but in fact he already had a certain command. In the Berlin base camp, in the headquarters of the Franco-Prussian War, there was Xiao Letian's office.

Generally speaking, the order issued by Xiao Letian to Prussia will not be rejected as long as it is not too bizarre, but today's order has caused a headache for logistics officials.

Is it directly to issue an administrative order to the Military Research Institute, and also to allow the ordnance factory to distribute a certain production capacity to produce hot air balloons in its busy schedule?

Whether money is not a big deal is a trivial matter, and everyone spends the same thing, but don’t forget that the production plans of the institute and the arsenal are scheduled until next year, and there is no way to divide the manpower to meet the requirements of the head of state.

After a while, Bei Simai walked in with Xiao Letian's approval document, "Dear Xiao! What are you doing? Is our production plan a mess?"

"Oh...my Prime Minister, please support me. This is just my personal requirement. All costs do not need to be used for the imperial military expenses..."

"This is not a question of whether or not money is money. Although Prussia is in financial difficulties at the moment, it will not cost you this little fund! But I want to know what you are going to do?"

Speaking of this, Bisme suddenly had his eyes lit up and said with a strange expression, "Are you really thinking about creating that thing?"

Xiao Letian nodded, "It's a big toy of mine! So I won't use the military spending of the empire... You don't have to look at me like this, what if it succeeds?"

Bisme sighed and shook his head, "I really can't persuade you anymore... Let me turn around and introduce someone to you, and leave your processing tasks to him!"

"Who?" Xiao Letian asked.

"I am a nobleman from the Kingdom of Wurtemburg. He is only 32 years old and young and promising. He is currently running a family business in Berlin. This person has the same fanatical interests as you!"

"His name is Ferdinand von Zeppelin!"

Damn, Xiao Letian cursed himself in his heart, why did I forget this person? It turns out that he is only 32 years old now! It was when he was young and strong, so I must have no mistake in finding him this plan.

"But, Master, please be careful. Mr. Zeppelin's ambition is greater than that of you. If you really cooperate with him, you will lose money. The investment he wants is not a small amount!"

"No problem, as long as I can realize my dream of flying boats, I can pay no expense! Tell this Mr. Zeppelin that once the airship is successful, I will allow his name to be named with me!"

"But I still have to ask your help on the internal combustion engine to miniaturize the gasoline engine and lighten it, which is probably not a problem we can solve!"

Zeppelin! The famous Zeppelin in history! There is no big technical difficulty at this moment, all he needs is sufficient start-up capital.

The combustion of the internal combustion engine can generate sufficient power and heat, which are all essential elements for airships. When the airship can throw away heavy and old coal, the stability and endurance of this airship will be greatly improved.

The most important thing is that when the airship has its own power, it can produce huge military benefits!

Beismai really couldn't resist Xiao Letian, so he could only agree to his request and ordered the institute to produce an additional miniaturized internal combustion engine to try to meet the requirements of the head of state.

When the secretary of the Besmea left with the approval signed by the Prime Minister, the two of them lit a cigar and sat on the recliner and rested beautifully. This period was so tired that they rested less than three hours a day on average. High-intensity work is really not something that ordinary people can afford.

"France hasn't put pressure on you during this period?" Xiao Letian vomited a smoke ring.

"Haha... I sent another telegram yesterday. From the time Napoleon III's ultimatum was issued, France has issued six strong statements in a row!"

"It's all the same, and I ask Prussia to cut off the connection between you and me immediately! It seems that the Emperor of the Praise was determined to treat you as a scapegoat to calm the anger of the people!"

"It can be understood!" Xiao Letian said indifferently, "Now the Emperor and the others are not ready for war, and they have not even filled the gap in the new rifle, so they dare not start war against Prussia immediately!"

"At this time, to suspend the conflict with Prussia and concentrate all the artillery fire on my head, this is not a good way to calm the anger of the people!"

"Let's get along with the slightest! Use me as a shield to calm the anger of the people. When they prepare for the war, they will naturally turn the gun to deal with you Prussia!"

Bisme sneered, "It's a pity that the Emperor underestimated my Prussian desire to fight! This battle can no longer be fought!"

"How are you preparing for the final killer move?" Prime Minister Iron Blood turned his head and looked at Xiao Letian and asked.

"As you wish! This gift package will be delivered as scheduled during the French National Day!"

Hahaha, the two of them laughed at each other with their eyes.

The sky of Europe was filled with anxiety and tension throughout June. The French Foreign Ministry sent telegrams to Prussia almost the next day, and each telegram was worded extremely strong.

Moreover, in order to calm the anger of the people in the country, the French Emperor actually ordered that all the details of diplomatic negotiations that should not have been made public were published in the newspaper.

Everyone in the Paris people could see what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said to the Prussians. Those extremely sensual attacks made the whole French people excited.

The words were so fierce that the French emperor even threatened war. He reminded Prussia that if he ignored the call for justice of the French people before the French National Day, then Prussia would encounter the most serious punishment!

National sentiment was burning, and the French emperor's tough speech was a bucket of boiling oil poured on it, and the whole French people were completely excited.

Although countless rational voices reminded the Emperor, Napoleon III had no way out, because since the ultimatum was issued, the domestic opposition voices of protest had actually disappeared.

The people seemed to have returned to the time when the empire was first established, and the people's hearts were suddenly gathered beside the emperor's voice!

Time passed day by day, and under France's toughness, Prussia's step by step retreat. Although the iron-blooded Prime Minister Besme did not part ways with the Chinese, his statements in various public occasions were obviously much weaker.

"I hope the respected Emperor can keep calm! Diplomacy negotiations take time, nothing can be discussed, but an ultimatum is not advisable!"

"As long as His Majesty the Emperor can cancel the ultimatum and give sufficient time to negotiate, we can also hold summit talks in neutral countries. This is Prussia's sincerity!"

Bisme's statement suddenly made France excited, and all newspapers and public gatherings shouted excitedly!

"Pesmay gave in! Prussia gave in!"

"Long live France! Go to Jena! Restore the glory of the empire!"
Chapter completed!