Chapter 52: Diplomatic Arrangements


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    “Your Highness, I believe the issue of New Zend cannot be resolved in a short period, and the method of resolving it depends on your opinion of New Zend.” Prime Minister Evan gritted his teeth and stood up to answer.


    “Oh? Prime Minister Evan, please borate!” Arthur said with a smile.


    The issue of New Zend was a headache for Arthur as well, so gathering collective wisdom was a good approach. At least the prime ministers from each major colony were more familiar with New Zend’s situation, so their suggestions might be useful for Arthur.


    “Your Highness, the policy toward New Zend actually depends on your thoughts.” Seeing that Arthur didn’t refute but instead was very interested, Prime Minister Evan continued, “If you see New Zend as a colony like New Guinea, believing it’s not within our core region in the future, I think we should suppress the independence movement in New Zend, at least during your reign, it shouldn’t gain independence or even have any independent actions.”


    “But if you want topletely integrate New Zend with Australia and establish a new country, I think you should fully respect the will of the people of New Zend, and perhaps promote New Zend’s independence at an appropriate time, allowing them to join Australia’s family as an independent country,” Prime Minister Evan exined, “In my view, the desire for independence for both Australia and New Zend is unstoppable. Even if it may be suppressed by the policies and methods of the ruling government in a short period, such a situation won’tst long. Whether it’s ten years or several decades, New Zend will definitely erupt in stronger independence actions. Therefore, before we establish a management policy for New Zend, we should rify its position in Australia’s future, and if we want to have New Zend firmly under control, then at this moment, it should be treated as an independent country, not our colony.”


    In the end, the status of New Zend was simr to that of Australia, both seeking to transition from a colony to an independent country.


    Even though New Zendgged far behind Australia in terms ofnd area and poption, public opinion could not be ignored.


    “Hmm, well said, Prime Minister Evan,” Arthur nodded approvingly to Prime Minister Evan.


    “New Zend is the thirdrgest region in Oceania and a natural barrier to the east of Australia. I believe it’s an integral part of Australia’s future influence and we should value and respect the interests of New Zend and its people. I think it’s very possible for Australia and New Zend to establish a close united country, whether it’s a federal or confederate state or a united country. In any case, New Zend is very important to us and Australia, and it’s an important territory we cannot lose. During the entire governance of New Zend, we should hold a permissive and supportive attitude towards their independence, as long as they are willing to unite with Australia and establish a new country, it doesn’t matter whether New Zend is independent or not to Australia.” Arthur said with a smile.


    New Zend’s important geographical position determined that Australia could never give it up.


    To Arthur’s eyes, as long as the people of New Zend were willing to establish a new country with Australia, their independence didn’t matter.


    “Your Highness, then should we implement all of our policies for Australia in New Zend? I’m afraid if we build up New Zend, they might turn around and deny the debt, and directly dere their independence, which would be terrible,” Finance Minister Roger Joseph Albert hurriedly asked.


    Although Australia’s finances still had nearly ny million pounds after various expenditures,


    Don’t forget, even these funds were borrowed from Arthur, plus the fifty million pounds’ worth of equipment, the Australian government already owed the royal family one hundred fifty million pounds.


    Although it was an interest-free loan, the feeling of owing money was definitely unbearable, which made Finance Minister Roger Joseph Albert carefully manage the finances. It was not easy to meet the requirements of national development and save funds as much as possible.


    “No, not that. Your Highness. If we promote all Australian policies in New Zend now, it might cause New Zend’s people to rejoice in the short term. But what aboutter? What methods do we have to keep these New Zenders? Once these people be dissatisfied and want new welfare policies, what should we do? Don’t forget, our foundation is in Australia, and controlling New Zend must be based on controlling Australia.” Prime Minister Evan quickly stood up and reminded, “Your Highness, I believe that currently, New Zend needs stability rather than change. We only need to maintain British policies in New Zend, and when its independence fervor is unstoppable, our policies will be the condition for us to win over New Zend’s people.”


    “Hmm, Prime Minister Evan makes a lot of sense. Our foundation will always be Australia, and we should prioritize the opinions of the Australian people. Maintaining stability in New Zend for the time being is sufficient. When it seeks independence, the policies we have implemented in Australia will also attract New Zenders. As long as they continue to ept Australia’s rule, Australia won’t mind considering New Zend as part of itself and implementing all preferential conditions equally in New Zend.” Arthur nodded, agreeing with Prime Minister Evan’s ideas.


    Upon hearing Arthur’s words, Roger Joseph Albert breathed a sigh of relief.


    If all Australian policies were implemented in New Zend simultaneously, it would mean at least a cost of millions or even tens of millions of pounds.


    For Australia, which is in urgent need of funds for development, this money is naturally saved as much as possible. N?v(el)B\\jnn


    “However, at the same time, it is necessary to appropriately draw closer to and approach New Zend. Minister Andrew, this task is yours; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for getting closer to New Zend and striving to sign a series of treaties with them, narrowing the distance between Australia and New Zend in all aspects. In these areas, we should give New Zend the respect it deserves, with the treaties being fair and just to both parties, satisfying all New Zenders,” Arthur ordered.


    Under the premise of keeping major policies unchanged, signing a series of trade and other treaties with New Zend in advance and narrowing the distance between Australia and New Zend can also be beneficial for the possible merger of Australia and New Zend in the future..