The War Court and Lap Pillow, Austria's Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 1324 The Birth of Modern Art

The defeat of Ferrante Doyle actually made the Regent Queen Christina feel a sense of grief. The former had several times more troops and territory than the latter, but he died so quietly.

The reason why Queen Regent Christina has been so rampant over the years is mainly because of her royal status. No one can punish her, and even if she fails, she can just go somewhere else to abuse her power.

However, the tragic death of the entire Spanish Bourbon made the Regent Queen Christina feel deeply frightened. She was eager to escape from this crazy country and had no intention of avenging her daughter.

But the British didn't care about this. Christina's only value was to prevent the Austrian Empire from occupying the whole of Spain. After Ferrante Duval's defeat, it was even more impossible for the former to leave.

Regent Queen Christina was not a person who followed the rules. Since the British did not provide her with ships, she made her own.

Although Spain was in decline, it was not a problem to find a few large ships capable of crossing the ocean.

As for the destination, she has already chosen it.

"Your Majesty, it is an honor for us to have you join the United States of America."

David Wilmot said with a smile that he was very interested in this middle-aged woman, especially the huge fortune she controlled.

David Wilmot was a businessman who also served as the U.S. Consul General to Spain and had a father who served as a congressman in Pennsylvania.

It was not difficult to become a U.S. citizen at this time. One only needed to follow some relevant provisions of the Naturalization Act of 1790 and its amendments to become a formal citizen.

Note: The Naturalization Act and its amendments only apply to white people, and other races are not included.

If Christina were not an important political figure, the easiest way to obtain American citizenship would usually be to sneak across the border.

Although the U.S. federal constitution is strict, each state has its own state constitution, which contains countless ways to bypass the Naturalization Act.

"Mr. Consul General, we still have some troubles."

Without waiting for Queen Regent Christina to finish speaking, David Wilmot spoke immediately.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. America is a free country, and no country can prevent its citizens from enjoying freedom."

"I can rest assured that."

Queen Regent Christina swayed towards her cabin, but did not close the door. David Wilmot immediately stepped forward and closed the door from the inside, and helped the former to cram some knowledge about the United States.

The Spanish royal party, whose morale was already low, immediately announced its surrender after discovering that the regent Queen Christina was missing. At this point, all of Spain except Olivenza fell.

The Portuguese in Olivenza were also terrified because the local Spaniards had never stopped resisting, but fortunately there were not many local Spaniards, and King Ferdinand II of Portugal also made great efforts to vow to take back Olivenza.

At this time, King Ferdinand II of Portugal was not a warlike person. He was an art lover and was obsessed with it all his life, but the British had plenty of ways.

Let’s go back to two weeks ago.

Viscount Stratford's legs were numb from standing in the Lisbon Palace, but he did not dare to do anything rude in front of the King and Queen of Portugal.

(Strictly speaking, it should be the Queen and the King's wife, but they are not very interested in politics.)
"Ha! Look at my latest masterpiece, Two Men in Black!"

Fernando II was very excited and couldn't wait for people to comment on his masterpiece.

Viscount Stratford and Earl Malmesbury looked and found that the two men in black in the painting were exactly themselves.

Viscount Stratford and Earl Malmesbury both came from upper-class families and certainly had an appreciation for art.

The two men in black in the painting have sallow complexions, sickly faces, and stiff expressions, like two zombies. The brushstrokes are rough and there is no detail.

The background is even more chaotic and unclear. It is obviously made of expensive dyes comparable to gold, but it gives people a very cheap feeling, without any layers or depth. The proportions of people and objects in the painting are extremely uncoordinated, and it looks like a doll randomly spliced ​​together by a child. It is difficult for people to remember the details after watching it.

“It’s really impressive! The unconventional style of painting is as free as a wild horse! This is a challenge to tradition!
Although it looks rough, it is actually all-encompassing and thought-provoking. It is simply a feast of philosophy and sublimation of the soul!

It is a masterpiece that redefines aesthetics! It takes modern art to a higher level! "

Viscount Stratford and Earl of Malmesbury said this very sincerely, and Ferdinand II looked at his wife Maria II.

"I said I was a genius! Only you would say that my painting is not as good as that of an elementary school student. Look, these upper-class gentlemen all say that my art has transcended the shackles of the times.

Why would they give me the presidency of the Royal Academy if I wasn't smart?"

Maria II was speechless, and Ferdinand II was elected president of the Royal Academy of Sciences on May 1836, 5, something he was always very proud of.

Maria II also knew that the Royal Academy of Sciences of London gathered the smartest people in the world, and her husband must have some outstanding qualities to become the president.

Maria II was a woman who did not like to think. She firmly believed that women were born to give birth to children, so she eventually died of childbirth.

"Gentlemen, what do you want?"

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Fernando II was in a good mood and asked casually.

"Your Majesty, the Austrian Empire is invading the Iberian Peninsula."

"Go talk to Cabral. I don't want to hear this."

Ferdinand II was not interested in politics. He and his wife Maria II liked constitutional monarchy very much and even opposed returning to the autocratic era.

Prime Minister Antonio Bernardino da Costa Cabral was an extreme conservative, autocratic, and hated the constitution, even openly abolishing it.

But Cabral was an extremely talented official who saved Portugal's economy with his iron-fisted tax policies and suppressed the revolution with a tough approach.

However, he was dismissed when everything should have been settled, causing all his previous efforts to go to waste. He was then brought out by the king when the Kingdom of Portugal was in trouble both internally and externally.

Cabral was firmly opposed to being involved in any European war, and Olivenza was not important at all in his eyes.

Portugal is important because of the existence of Spain, but if one day Spain no longer has hostility towards Britain, then Portugal will no longer be important.

Therefore, Cabral not only had no interest in regaining Olivenza, but was even opposed to intervening in Spanish issues.

Although Portugal is a constitutional monarchy, Ferdinand II and Maria II still have supreme authority, so the British can only start with these two.

“Your Majesty, Baron Cabral actually wants to abandon Portugal. The people of Olivenza have been looking forward to the return of the Braganza dynasty.

You cannot abandon your people!"

Fernando II was a little hesitant. He still liked the feeling of being expected.

Then Viscount Stratford added another sentence.

"Your Majesty, we recently discovered that the Austrian navy was cruising near the Malade Islands and the Azores. They are so greedy!"

"what!"

Ferdinand II immediately flew into a rage.