Chapter 108: Chapter One Hundred and Eight: Winning the Hearts of the People (Please subscribe!)


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    The New Zend Colonial Government prepared a grand wee ceremony for Arthur. It took ce at the same harbor, but the weing crowd consisted entirely of New Zenders.


    Although called New Zenders, most of them were of British descent, just like Australians. They had been living in New Zend for decades or even centuries, and considered thend their home.


    For that reason, they did not resist being ruled by someone like Arthur, who came from the British Royal Family and shared their skin color andnguage. When Arthur arrived with the Relief Committee, they immediately weed him.


    Here in New Zend, Arthur sessfully met General Pierce Antony, the Military Commander of the New Zend Garrison, as well as New Zend officials who had attended Australia’s National Day celebration.


    Upon seeing Arthur again, these New Zend officials were very enthusiastic and approached him one by one to pay their respects and greet him.


    After they finished their greetings, Arthur formally met with the Commander of New Zend, General Pierce.


    As militarymander of one of the British Empire’s colonies, General Pierce had an impressive career. He graduated from a renowned British military college and served for over a decade in armies from the local army, the Guards, and the Colonial Army before being appointed Commander of the New Zend Garrison.


    Although he onlymands a 3,000-strong garrison in New Zend, when General Pierce returns to the United Kingdom, he is sure to be promoted to a position no lower than Brigadier General.


    Arthur had a good impression of General Pierce, considering that it was the general’s 3,000-strong garrison that maintained a good security situation in New Zend.


    “Wee to New Zend, Your Highness, the Duke of Australia and Governor of New Zend!” General Pierce stepped forward with a smile and spoke respectfully to Arthur.


    Although he held military power as the colonialmander, General Pierce understood the difference in status between himself and Arthur.


    Before Arthur’s arrival, the New Zend Garrison may have been able topete with the colonial government. Still, with Arthur’s presence, the New Zend Colonial Government would be unable to challenge the 3,000-strong garrison.


    If he dared to disobey any orders, Arthur could easily sideline him from his position as the Commander of New Zend through reforms.


    Keep in mind that these New Zend troops wereposed of New Zenders, and although some British officers were present, Arthur was also from the British Royal Family.


    Once Arthur gains the trust and recognition of the New Zenders, whether his 3,000-strong force listens to hismand is a question worth pondering.


    After meeting with all the officials, Arthur did not go directly to the Government Building where the New Zend Colonial Government was based. Instead, he stayed at the harbor and had the guards clear some space for him to deliver an on-the-spot speech.


    Since he was determined to im New Zend as his own, it was necessary to win the hearts and trust of the New Zenders first in the initial step.


    For a person with a distinguished nobility background and who is the legal ruler of a certain area, it is straightforward to win the people’s hearts.


    Imagine that the ruler of a country, with a distinguished noble background and a promise to the people, would definitely evoke more trust than politicians!


    After all, in this era, monarchism is the mainstream, and any monarch or ruler cherishes their prestige, and would hardly make a move to break their promises publicly.


    After all, the prestige and authority of a monarch determine the credibility of the royal family, and once the credibility of the royal family is insufficient, and people no longer believe and trust in the royal family, the royal family and the monarch may lose their ruling position.


    After all, the waves of European liberalism are still very frightening, and even France, as a powerful nation, has not undergone several changes, changing from a monarchy to a republic?


    Compared to those politicians who promise everything during the campaign but do nothing once they are in office, most monarchs at least still know how to take care of their subjects.


    “People of New Zend, I am Connaught Arthur, Duke of Australia and Governor of New Zend. It is an honor to act as your temporary ruler and manage this prosperous region for twenty years. In my view, all New Zenders, like Australians, are the new nations evolved from European immigrants. We even have the same origins and the same goals,” Arthur began, speaking to the crowds.


    “Australia and New Zend alike arends in Oceania. Whether Australians or New Zenders, our essential goals are the same: to protect this greatnd and lead it to prosperity.”


    “Now, Australia has taken the first step: raising the per capita ie of all Australians, building an industrial area, and nning to build a vast railway that runs through Australia. At this critical moment, I believe it is time to bring the wave of development to New Zend, allowing it to rise and prosper alongside Australia,” Arthur said with a smile.


    “Your Highness, Your Highness! Will you also build industrial areas and railways for New Zend? Will you also increase the per capita ie of New Zenders?” New Zenders asked eagerly.


    They were once part of Australia, and New Zend used to have a simr development to Australia.


    As a colony of the British Empire, both New Zenders and Australians had low ies.


    But since Arthur’s coronation as Duke of Australia, Australia’s development has undergone a dramatic change. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Industrial areas, harbors, railways, highways, hospitals, schools, universities, nursing homes, orphanages.


    One by one, the buildings sprang up, not only significantly improving the living standards and basic conditions for Australians but also leaving a deep impression on New Zenders.


    After all, the reason Australia experienced such significant changes in just over two years is because they now have a monarch, right?


    Turning Australia from a colony into an independent duchy and greatly reducing the taxes of Australians.


    Compared to the happy Australians, New Zenders’ treatment was much worse.


    As a colony, the New Zend government had to hand over arge portion of its revenue to the British Empire each year, much of which was squeezed from the people of New Zend.


    Seeing that their sibling country, Australia, was gradually developing and prospering, and looking at themselves, who not only had to face harsh taxation but were not even an independent country, the tears of envy of New Zenders could not stop flowing.


    “Increasing the ie of all New Zenders is inevitable. As your governor, I cannot bear to see arge number of New Zenders still living in poverty. At the very least, I should ensure that no New Zender has to worry about the problem of hunger,” Arthur nodded matter-of-factly.


    “However, issues like building industrial zones and railways require the discussion of all colonial government officials. And New Zend probably does not have sufficient funds to build these facilities. However, if the New Zend Colonial Government agrees to construction in New Zend, as the Duke of Australia and Governor of New Zend, I am willing to provide enough development funds for New Zend in the form of loans,” Arthur replied while looking at the already eager New Zenders with a smile.