Chapter 332: Chapter 19, Autonomous Province

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The Kingdom of Prussia's shipbuilding plan took Franz by surprise. He could never have imagined that Prussia, which had been entirely focused on its army, would suddenly turn to developing a navy.

However, after reviewing the recent developments within the Kingdom of Prussia, Franz understood their actions.

Domestic industry needed cheap raw materials and markets. Stability on the European Continent meant that the Kingdom of Prussia saw no more prospects for significant growth.

Given the current situation, if they continued to delay, even if the Germany Region were united, they would be the ones being united.

No one wanted to wait for death. By capitalizing on the peacetime to build up a navy, they might just find a way to survive against all odds.

To make the Junker aristocracy accept this harsh reality, Wilhelm I personally acted as a persuasive speaker and promised them benefits.