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Chapter 764 Feeding a tiger with one’s body
After the outbreak of World War II, Billy Hughes, then Prime Minister of Australia, insisted on joining the war despite strong opposition from the Australian Labor Party and was expelled from the Labor Party.

Billy Hughes, despite the stigma of being a "traitor", founded the National Labor Party, formed a cabinet with the Liberal Party of Australia, and fully supported Britain in the war.

During the Paris Peace Conference, Billy Hughes represented Australia at the Paris Peace Conference. While fighting for Australia's rights, he did not receive support from Britain.

Billy Hughes first suggested that Australia was more qualified than the East Indies to host Germany's colonies in the Pacific based on its contribution to the World War.

This request was ignored by little Nicholas.

In order to avoid a deadlock in relations with Russia, Lloyd George did not give Billy Hughes enough support.

Since he failed to gain the colonies, Billy Hughes had to focus on claims against Germany.

The amount of compensation proposed by Billy Hughes was as high as 240 billion pounds, and the interest generated each year would be as high as 12 billion pounds.

This request also did not receive support from the United Kingdom.

After gaining almost nothing at the Paris Peace Conference, Britain refused to pay full pensions and retirement benefits to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps officers and soldiers, and refused to give Australia more autonomy, which broke Billy Hughes' heart.

It would be fine if it was just sadness.

At the Australian election at the end of last year, Britain's series of betrayals became the best example for political opponents to attack Billy Hughes, who suffered a crushing defeat in the election.

Compared with the period during the World War, Billy Hughes' attitude towards London has undergone a 180-degree turn.

"As Australians, we should approach issues from an Australian perspective, not from London, thousands of miles away."

Billy Hughes' attitude represents a considerable number of Australians.

Australia was originally a penal colony for British criminals, so from the perspective of British law, Australians are either "criminals" or descendants of criminals.

As Australia's sovereign, Britain has full control over Australia's politics and economy. The wool and wheat produced in Australia, and even the gold mined, must first meet Britain's needs.

In the era of the British Empire, Australia was a model citizen of the Commonwealth. The reason why Billy Hughes was so unscrupulous in his flattery was to gain recognition from Britain.

But what Australia got in return was betrayal and backstabbing from Britain.

Since South Africa's independence, calls for independence in Australia have been growing louder.

"Can we face the threat from the native Asians alone without the protection of the Royal Navy?"

Stanley Bruce's concerns also represent the mentality of a considerable number of Australians.

Before 1901, each state of Australia was independent of each other. It was not until the federal government was established in 1901 that Australia became a country.

Australia is isolated overseas, thousands of miles away from the British mainland. In order to ensure white people's control over the country, Australia announced the White Australia Policy as soon as the federal government was established, allowing only white immigrants.

People of colour can work in Australia but cannot obtain citizenship.

This policy is still in effect today (1924) and is Australia's basic national policy.

"Slavs are white just like us and do not violate our policies."

Billy Hughes welcomes Russian immigrants.

When the Russian Empire collapsed, some Russian nobles chose Australia as their place of exile and were welcomed by the Australian government.

Billy Hughes was the Prime Minister of Australia at the time.

"If Grand Duke Yuriev wishes to take Australian citizenship, there will be no problem at all."

Stanley Bruce is whimsical.

"It is a tragedy for Australia to have someone like you as prime minister."

Billy Hughes was speechless. Even dreaming has its limits.

While Melbourne is divided, Western Austria is firmly supportive of Yuriev Mining Company.

As a country, Australia is incomplete. Not only are its military and diplomacy controlled by Britain, but each state has very great power. The status of Australia within the Commonwealth of Australia is similar to that of Australia in the Commonwealth, and it enjoys many autonomous rights.

It makes no difference to Western Austria whether the iron ore mining rights are given to Yuriev or Rio Tinto.

For Western Austrian politicians, the difference is huge.

On the surface, Yuriev Mining Company only spent £100 million to obtain the mining rights for the Western Ore Mine.

But the Yuriev family paid a full 200 ​​million in public relations fees for this.

It can now be said that a lot of dirty secrets of Western Austrian politicians are controlled by the Yuriev Mining Company. If these dirty secrets are made public, many people will be ruined.

This is why Theo would rather withstand pressure from London and Melbourne than abolish the agreement.

The Yuriev Mining Company's Western headquarters is located in Pas, the capital of Western Austria. The general manager, Bobov, was born into a Russian aristocratic family, participated in the World War, and retired as a colonel. He adopted militarized management of the company.

To build ports and railways, the Yuriev Mining Company has more than 2000 employees in Western Austria, almost all of whom are retired Cossacks.

The total population of Western Austria is only 50.

Yuriev Mining Company has kept the specific information about the Pilbara iron ore tightly sealed, and the Times' revelations lack effective sources. Now the Western Austrian government still has not received any definite news about the iron ore.

"The only thing I can say is that every ton of iron ore mined by Yuriev Mining Company will pay full tax in accordance with the relevant laws of Western Austria. We will ensure that every Western Australian can enjoy the dividends of Western Austria's economic development." Bobov has become an Australian citizen.

"You should know the importance of iron ore to the Empire. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a lifeline. The Empire's steel production has fallen behind that of the United States and Russia. Many people believe that the overall interests of the Commonwealth should be prioritized."

The reporters sent by The Times were clearly biased.

"You all seem to have got one thing wrong. I didn't say I wouldn't sell iron ore to British steel companies. If British steel companies need our iron ore, they should send people to discuss the price with me instead of using public opinion to blackmail me."

Bobov's face was full of anger. Rio Tinto was not kidnapping, but robbery.

The dispute between Perth and Melbourne has attracted increasing international attention.

Leonid didn't quite understand. Under normal circumstances, the Yuriev Mining Company should have made a fortune quietly instead of making a big fuss and wanting everyone to know about it.

"We have passed the stage of primitive capital accumulation. All economic activities should serve politics—"

George explained in detail that in order to break the Commonwealth's monopoly, the contradictions within the Commonwealth must be fully exposed.

The biggest contradiction in the UK now is that London politicians still want to maintain the previous model, sucking blood from colonies and overseas territories to maintain prosperity in the UK.

But with the decline of Britain's strength and the awakening of its colonies and overseas territories, the Commonwealth is already in danger.

A centipede is still alive even after it dies. If no one gives it a push, the Commonwealth might be able to continue to exist for decades.

If Russia proceeds step by step, it can also reap the biggest benefits of the new world order.

But it is hard to say whether George will be able to see that day.

George wants to speed up the process.

Since Daying must die, the sooner he dies, the sooner he will be reborn.

"But if this leads to a full-scale confrontation between Russia and the UK, it will also be a loss for us."

Leonid is still young and has plenty of time.

“Few people are as stupid as your brother Nicky, who voluntarily gives up his power and puts his fate in the hands of others.”

George used Nikolai as an example to remind Leonid that the transfer of power is always cruel.

Not to mention the conflicts of interest between countries.

George will retire sooner or later, and under normal circumstances, the Yuriev family's assets will be managed by Leonid at that time.

But what if Alexandra has an idea?

There has been more than one female tsar in Russian history, but Alexandra's idol has always been Emperor Ye, and that has never changed.

The power shifts within the same family are so sinister, not to mention between countries, it's a life-and-death struggle.

So no matter when Russia takes action, Britain will fight to the death and will not sit idly by and wait for death.

Russia is not Angolan after all.

"So if Rio Tinto really purchases iron ore through normal channels, what should we do?"

Leonid's heart is still not black enough.

"Then do everything you can to increase the costs of British steel companies, weaken the competitiveness of British steel, and at the same time increase support for British competitors—"

George firmly believed that the enemy of my enemy was my friend.

Just now, after serving 9 months in prison, Little Mustache left the prison on medical parole and began to serve his sentence outside of prison.

During the nine months that Little Mustache was in prison, he not only perfected his theory, but also turned the warden into his supporter. So much so that when Little Mustache left the prison, the prison held a farewell ceremony for him.

The Germans have not yet accepted the outcome of the World War and are enduring the test.

What many people don’t understand is that it’s okay for Russia and the United States to invest in Germany, but France and the United Kingdom are also investing heavily in Germany. There is almost no rationality in this matter.

Everyone knows that after Germany rises again, it will definitely carry out a thorough settlement with Britain and France.

When George learned about the role played by the Hebrew consortium headed by the Rothschild family in this process, he was not surprised at all.

The investment of Britain and France in Germany was dominated by the Hebrew consortium.

That's right, money is more important than life.

Compared with the Hebrew consortium that fed the tiger with its own flesh and blood, Russia's investment in Germany has entered a virtuous circle.

This year, Germany paid 15 billion marks in reparations to Russia, also in the form of material compensation.

The Russian State Bank once again injected 15 billion rubles into Deutsche Bank to help Germany develop its industry.

Most of this money is used to purchase machinery and equipment in Russia.

(End of this chapter)