Rise of Australia

Chapter 87 Marriage (please subscribe!)
For most countries in the world, the first step to maintain good relations is to send ambassadors to each other and set up their own embassies.

As for Australia, although it has already succeeded in independence, because Arthur wanted to keep a low profile and have a good relationship with Queen Victoria, Australia did not send ambassadors to various countries extensively, and even apart from Britain and Germany, Australia did not No ties to other countries.

Hearing Minister Halbert's proposal to exchange ambassadors, Arthur remembered that Australia's presence in Europe is a bit low, and it is true that there should be embassies in some important countries in order to better deploy Arthur and some of Australia's plan.

Thinking of this, Arthur stood up directly, smiled and said to Minister Halbert: "That's right, Minister Halbert. We should send ambassadors to effectively implement the treaty we are about to sign, and to provide for both of us. I will lay the foundation for the friendly relationship between the two countries. I will carefully consider the candidate for the ambassador and then inform your government. I look forward to the long-lasting friendship between Australia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands."

Hearing Arthur's direct decision, Minister Halbert was a little surprised and delighted.

The details of the meeting have shown Minister Halbert that, including Prime Minister Evan, a group of Australian officials do not have control over the government.

The mysterious duke in front of him is the real master of Australia.

Hearing Arthur's direct affirmation and agreement, Minister Halbert was secretly delighted.After this matter is achieved, most of the mission of him and Governor William to come to Australia this time has been completed.

The remaining tasks depend on the performance of Emma Queen Mother.But in any case, the rest of the matter is definitely not something that the two of them can participate in. Minister Halbert is already satisfied with being able to handle their affairs well.

If Minister Halbert knew that the purpose of Arthur's agreement to exchange ambassadors was to establish an intelligence station and spy department in Europe, I am afraid that Minister Halbert would turn the table angrily.

After that, Minister Halbert and Governor William and Australian officials had detailed discussions on the number of indigenous people purchased each year, how to transport them, and where to transport them, including the scope of each indigenous price and conditions. Inside.

For some reason, Minister Halbert, who represents the Dutch government in this discussion, has always maintained a humble attitude. He has also been accommodating to many heated issues that should have been quarreled, and even directly chose to back down.

Even on the more important issue of price, Minister Halbert directly agreed to the price of five pounds per aboriginal proposed by Prime Minister Evan.

You know, under the premise that the Dutch government needs to dispatch troops to capture these natives and use the fleet to transport them, the price of five pounds even makes Arthur suspect that the Netherlands is doing a loss-making business.

However, Arthur is neither the monarch of the Netherlands nor has any relationship with the Netherlands. Since the Netherlands agrees to the price, Arthur naturally has no objection.

It was also because of the Dutch side's concession that the entire negotiation process went very smoothly, even taking just over an hour.

Arthur and Prime Minister Evan originally thought that this would be a discussion that would take a whole day or even several days, but they did not expect it to be completed in just over an hour.

If it weren't for the absence of Queen Wilhelmina from the Netherlands, I am afraid that this treaty could be signed and implemented on the same day.

Although Arthur and all Australian officials were a little dumbfounded by the repeated concessions and compromises of the Dutch government and Minister Halbert, it was a good thing for Australia, and everyone only thought that the Dutch were stupid and rich.

The successful completion of the plan to buy indigenous people made all Australian officials, including the Minister of Industry, smile.

After the treaty is implemented, at least [-] aborigines will be transported to Australia every year as slaves.

This is a strong source of labor for Australia's industrial development and various economic constructions, and it is also a guarantee for Australia to carry out large-scale construction.

In the previous industrial development, some more dangerous jobs were often carried out cautiously.

Although this has effectively reduced casualties, it is a big drag on the process of industrial construction.

After having these natives, all the dangerous and thankless work can be done by these natives.

In the case of ensuring that the progress is not delayed, all tasks can be completed very efficiently.Except for the death of some natives, it can be said that everyone is happy in this situation.

Of course, no one cares about the death of some natives.Hundreds of thousands or even millions of natives die every year in the colonies of European countries. Who can guarantee that these natives all die normally?

After negotiating the plan, Minister Halbert and Governor William spent two days in Sydney as guests, and then gathered with the "reluctant" Queen Emma and set foot on the warship to the north of the Dutch East Indies rush to.

Queen Emma seems to be really sad. The chat with Princess Louis these two days has made Queen Emma very happy. If the two ministers hadn't urged her to return, Queen Emma would have stayed for a few more days. .

After sending off the Dutch diplomatic mission, Arthur returned to the manor in a relaxed condition.

With sufficient development funds, most industrial equipment can be purchased from Britain and Germany, and the thorny problem of labor shortage is also solved.

Australia's industrial development can be said to have no obstacles at present. With the help of German experts, perhaps the growth rate next year can surprise Arthur.

Back at the manor, Arthur saw the happy Princess Louise and her two younger sisters.

Princess Louise hasn't had a lot of smiles on her face since the assassination of Duke Arthur.

This was the first time Arthur saw Princess Louise smiling recently, and he was very curious. He walked up, stroked the foreheads of the two younger sisters lightly, and then asked, "Mother, you seem to be in a good mood recently?"

Before Princess Louis could answer, the two younger sisters rushed to reply: "Yes, brother. Don't you know? Mother is going to be with the woman from before to make an engagement for brother!"

The woman before was naturally Queen Emma who had already left.

Engage yourself?

Arthur was stunned for a while, he had been busy with government affairs so that he forgot that he was already 18 years old, which was a good age for getting engaged in the western aristocrats.

But who is Queen Emma?As the queen of the former Dutch king's second marriage, the relationship between Queen Emma and the veteran Dutch nobles is not so good.

Who can Queen Emma introduce as Arthur's betrothal?It can't be her daughter, Queen Wilhelmina!
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