Rise of Australia

Chapter 17 Election Results
After listening to Arthur's speech, the people around immediately burst into warm cheers and applause, and Martin and Henry were naturally not surprised.

Naturally, people in this era don't know how to draw big cakes. Unknowingly, they are also taking it for granted and grateful to eat the big cakes drawn by Arthur.

However, Arthur does have the ability to realize everything he planned, and the big pie is about to become a reality.

"Everyone, I know that many of you are running for the election without a clear purpose. Maybe like Martin, you want to better participate in the development and construction of the country and improve the living standards and economic income of all our compatriots Some, like Henry, have seen the miserable situation of the poor at the bottom of this country, and want to make efforts and change it. No matter what purpose they have, members of the House of Commons are a very important position with great power , I hope that after you are successfully elected, you will not forget your original intention and seek the interests of the country, the government, and all Australians. Of course, don’t be discouraged if you fail in the election. There will be an election every two years. As long as you learn from experience and Lesson learned, it will always succeed." Arthur said solemnly, looking at the crowd of onlookers.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

A group of people seemed to have a tacit understanding and responded to Arthur very neatly.

"Of course, one cannot contribute to the development and construction of the country by becoming a member of parliament. Even as a commoner, as long as everyone works hard and abides by the law, they are contributing to the development and construction of the country. Isn't it? As long as all Australians are united, Australia is the greatest country, and Australians are the greatest nation." Arthur said with a smile.

This kind of slightly nationalist speech has been welcomed and respected by all Australians.

Although Australians are a new nation born after Western immigrants and aboriginals mixed together, this does not mean that Australians consider themselves inferior.

What Australia has always lacked is an ambitious leader. Now that Arthur is here, the Australians will also bloom their own colors.

"Of course, all of this can't just rely on your participation and change. The royal family and the government have to make changes accordingly, so that the country can become stronger and the people's living standards can be greatly improved." Arthur threw out the final The trump card, said loudly: "So, as your monarch, after learning that there are still many poor people in Australia who can't afford medical care or education, I decided to take action: immediately, the royal family will establish a royal rescue committee, Select a group of officials who are loyal to the royal family and the people to serve under my personal supervision. I will be responsible for helping low-income Australians who cannot afford medical care or school. I will invest 500 million pounds as the activity fund of the rescue committee and promise to contribute to the rescue committee every year. The committee allocates at least 100 million pounds. I hope that Australians will not be ravaged by severe cold, hunger, or pain, and can afford to wear clothes, eat, see a doctor, and go to school. Although Australia Rise seems like empty talk at the moment, but I am still willing to work hard for it, all Australians, you are willing to work with your Duke to build this great country, let Australians stand with Australia in this world Is it the top?"

Arthur's words can be said to stir up a thousand waves with one stone.In this country where the per capita annual income is less than 10 pounds, the 500 million pounds that Arthur invested is definitely a huge sum of money.

More importantly, what Arthur said, in the eyes of Australians, Arthur is definitely a monarch who respects and loves all Australians, and is the perfect duke in the hearts of Australians.

"Will! Will!"

All of a sudden, the crowd's cheers pierced the sky, making it difficult to tell whether this was the election site for the House of Commons or Arthur's speech site.

Then, the cheers of the crowd gradually changed to "Long live His Royal Highness! Long live Australia!".

The duke is in the front and Australia is in the back, which is enough to show how much these Australians love their monarch, even though it is only a few months since Arthur's coronation.

Unknowingly, Arthur's popular reputation in Australia has far surpassed that of the original prime ministers of several colonies, that is, the current governors of several states.

This is a good thing for the development of Australia. After all, the development of a country only needs one voice. With Arthur's foresight for many years, Australians don't need anyone to come out and sing the opposite.

"Okay, gentlemen, let's continue with your election! I look forward to the day when the House of Commons officially announces the election results, and I look forward to some of you becoming official members of the country." Arthur was very satisfied with the crowd's reaction. Amid the cheers, Arthur left the House.

After a long period of time, the crowd gradually restored order, and the election, which was supposed to go smoothly, continued.

Compared with before, the enthusiasm of the crowd to participate in the election and vote has greatly increased, and everyone has excited and excited smiles on their faces, which is enough to show that Arthur's speech just now was indeed a success.

Sydney, New South Wales State House, 1900th May 5.

After a short but long seven-day election day, the first election for the Australian House of Commons was finally completed relatively satisfactorily.

However, because Arthur's speech was spread throughout Australia by newspapers, the enthusiasm of all Australians to participate in elections and votes has greatly increased, and the data is more difficult to count than estimated.

With the overtime statistics of a large number of officials for several days, the final result of the first election of the House of Commons was finally calculated.

Today is May 5, the time when the planned election results will be announced.

Early in the morning before dawn, the entrance of the State House was already full of people waiting to announce the results. As time went by, the crowd was still increasing rapidly, and even caused the road in front of the State House to be slightly blocked.

Everyone is looking forward to the final list of members. Even though many people know that there is a high probability that they will lose the election, they still take a little chance. What if the goddess of luck favors them today?
At eight o'clock in the morning, the doors of the State House finally opened.

Two guards walked out of the door with a list, looked at everyone, and said loudly: "Everyone, the results of the election are here. After I finish reading all the names, people from the city government will go to inform everyone that the election is successful." Members of Parliament. Now please quiet down so that everyone can hear the names of all MPs."

　The first update, asking for investment, asking for various tickets!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)