I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 825 Good Women Are Worth Cherishment
The impact of the economic crisis on Lion City is not serious. The fundamental reason for Lion City's weakness is the blood-sucking by Britain that kills the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Britain has made a series of stupid moves since the outbreak of the economic crisis. Instead of following Russia's example and boosting economic recovery through infrastructure investment, it has introduced a new shipbuilding plan, breaking the "naval holiday era" since the Washington Naval Conference.

After the Washington Naval Conference, countries stopped building new battleships, the shadow of war was finally dispelled, media from various countries cheered, and the world entered the "holiday era."

We can't blame Britain for not learning from Russia. The UK is too small, its economy started relatively early, and its infrastructure is relatively complete. These original advantages have become disadvantages for Britain in the context of the economic crisis.

France, which has a similar background to Britain, did not advance the "Maginot Line" plan actively after it was finalized.

After the outbreak of the economic crisis, France increased its investment in the "Maginot Line", which became a new economic growth point.

Britain can't build a line of defense along the English Channel.

I guess we have to build a circle around the UK.

Since Australia joined the Free Trade Alliance, its relations with the Grand Principality of Yuriev have developed rapidly. Industrial products produced in Russia have poured into Australia through the Grand Principality of Yuriev, which not only effectively filled the market gap left by the departure of British goods, but also allowed Australians to truly enjoy the efficiency and convenience brought about by technological advancement.

Australia also provides a new market for the Russian economy. Not only has the Russian government increased its investment in Australia, but Russian companies have also flocked to Australia, injecting vitality into the Australian economy.

During the British rule, there was only plunder of Australia and little construction.

Yuriev was the first to take action, focusing on investing in Australia's mineral resources.

Yusupov was also not slow, and he made frequent moves in Northern Austria and Queensland, focusing on investing in agriculture and animal husbandry.

Although Dolgorukov came late, he did not fall behind. He focused on investing in ports and shipping industries from the very beginning. The mines dug and the wool sheared by you, Yuriev and Yusupov, still had to be shipped out by Dolgorukov's ships.

The Romanovs were in a gloomy mood. The last leader of the family, Nicholas the Younger, was seriously ill and had not much time left.

The Romanov family is indeed resilient. Little Nicholas spent his whole life in debauchery and did not strictly cooperate with the doctor's treatment after he fell ill. The doctor had initially asserted that little Nicholas had only three months left. It was a medical miracle that he could survive until now.

When George went to visit little Nicholas, he was lying on the hospital bed, skinny and unconscious, and could die at any time.

Anastasia gave George a letter written by little Nicholas when he was conscious. In the letter, little Nicholas asked George to protect the Romanovs and not let the Romanov lineage be cut off in Russia.

George did not stay in the hospital for long, as little Nicholas died that night.

Although George's name also contains "Romanov", he can only be considered half a Romanov.

Nicholas the Younger was the last Romanov Grand Duke of Imperial Russia.

Boris flew to Alexandria urgently, Leonid suspended the negotiations with Deutsche Bank, and even Alexandra, who had not appeared in the Yuriev Palace for a long time, stayed with George.

"Don't you all have work to do?"

George was indeed in a bad mood, but not to the point of being heartbroken.

The dead are gone, the living are like this, and the sun will rise normally tomorrow.

“Deutsche Bank’s demands are becoming increasingly excessive and pausing the talks will allow us all to calm down a bit.”

Leonid is presiding over a program to aid Germany, which needs Russia's help to deal with the financial risks of forcibly divesting itself from the Hebrew consortium.

"Be careful of raising a tiger as a threat—"

Boris was worried that the rise of Germany would affect the position of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in the Russian system.

Although the status of all member states in the Free Trade Alliance is equal, the UK insists on calling the Free Trade Alliance the "Russian system" and slandering other member states as Russian colonies.

George could only say that a summer insect cannot talk about ice.

Britain only plundered its colonies, and there was never any talk of a win-win situation.

The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was indeed in a weak position in trade with Russia, but based on Russia's strong deterrent power, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia could squeeze out more funds for economic development. The achievements of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in education and medical care in recent years fully demonstrated the advantages of the Free Trade Alliance over the Commonwealth system.

Germany's scientific research capabilities are also very strong. Once Germany is fully integrated into the Free Trade Alliance, the current structure of the Free Trade Alliance will be broken. If the Kingdom of Yugoslavia wants to absorb outstanding scientific researchers from Germany again, it will have to pay a greater price.

As for the competition caused by German goods, that is something Russia has to worry about.

"Shh—be quiet, be careful not to let mom hear this."

The person Alexandra fears most now is Anne.

"That bastard Carol broke his oath. Croatia will become a time bomb sooner or later."

Boris immediately changed the subject.

Before the coup, Carol promised the three regents that he would end his relationship with his lover Elena.

After Carol ascended the throne, he not only did not sever his relationship with Elena, but instead brought Elena to Romania. Queen Helen was heartbroken and angrily returned to Greece with the little King Michael. Georgi had recalled the Greek ambassador to Romania, and relations between the two countries deteriorated seriously.

All this is not a big deal in Carol's eyes. Carol not only plans to marry Elena, but also to build a palace for Elena in the suburbs of Bucharest in memory of her mother, Princess Victoria.

It would have been fine if the queen had left alone, but taking the little king with her would have given Greece an excuse to interfere in Romania. Georgi had already ordered a partial mobilization in preparation for war.

If a war breaks out between the Kingdom of Greece and the Kingdom of Romania, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, which is caught in the middle, will be in a difficult situation.

It would also be embarrassing for Russia, the big boss, to be unable to manage its younger brothers.

In the past few days, the diplomats of the Kingdom of Romania and the Kingdom of Greece in Russia have been actively taking action, hoping to get support from Russia. Mannerheim also went to Bucharest urgently to warn Carol in person not to intensify the conflict between him and the Kingdom of Greece.

“This is the Romanians’ own choice!”

Alexandra had no sense of helping others at all and did not mind watching the funeral.

If Carol really marries Elena, the Greek royal family will lose face and become a laughing stock. Georgi will definitely seek justice for his niece and nephew.

If Carol did not marry Elena, and Michael was the crown prince of Romania, there would still be room for mediation.

Sooner or later, Carol will die.

George glanced at Alexandra and secretly thanked his luck that Alexandra had good eyesight and did not jump into this fire pit.

Ferdinand once proposed to Alexandra for Carol, but Alexandra did not like Carol, so the proposal fell through.

But if Alexandra accepted Carol's proposal, there probably wouldn't be so many troubles.

Now George finally understood why the powerful and wealthy were keen on marriage. It didn't matter if the relationship was not good, as long as they could live their own lives.

Read more latest popular novels at 6.9*shuba!

Although George didn't like Carol before, he didn't hate her to the point of hating her. Although everyone sings the praises of love, not everyone can prefer beauty to power.

As for elopement, it was not a big deal in the imperial Russian era, and even more extreme cases were commonplace.

After Carol's coup, his only personality was broken and his true face was exposed.

Having such a person as king is indeed a time bomb.

However, this time bomb is objectively beneficial to Russia.

It would be better for Russia if George was a little more shady and Carol was hated by everyone.

But it is not a good thing for Romanians.

While George's family was gossiping, Mannerheim was in Bucharest fully demonstrating the majesty of the Balkan leader.

For the Balkan countries, Russia's majesty is inviolable, and the Kingdom of Romania must first obtain Russia's consent no matter what it does.

Russia indeed has no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Romania.

But Russia will never allow any country to disrupt peace in the Balkans.

"The relationship between Helen and I has completely broken down. We can't continue to live together—"

Carol defended his behavior and hoped that the relationship between him and Elena would be recognized by Russia.

"No, your relationship cannot be broken!"

Mannerheim looked at Carol with undisguised disgust.

The "cannot" here fully demonstrates Russia's attitude.

"But we haven't been together since our honeymoon. Even Russia cannot interfere with my freedom of marriage."

Carol was extremely angry. If he couldn't even have freedom in marriage, what was the point of being a king?

Think about the love between Yaer and Catherine, the uncrowned Tsar of Russia, why can't we empathize with him?

"It's true that Russia will not interfere with your freedom of marriage, but Russia can decide who will be the king of Romania."

Mannerheim is taking advantage of the situation. Don't think that you can do whatever you want just by actively transferring benefits to Russia.

The biggest difference between George and Carroll is that George has a bottom line.

"This is ridiculous. Even Russia cannot interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Romania."

Carol's face was filled with horror; this was what he was most worried about.

"Love or the King, your choice!"

Mannerheim advocated democracy and let Carol choose for herself.

Carol's face was conflicted; he wanted them all.

Even Mannerheim didn't expect that the turning point would happen to Elena.

After learning about Mannerheim's attitude, Elena took the initiative to give up the opportunity to become the Queen of Romania and was willing to continue to be with Carol in this unclear way.

"Don't worry, I will make you the queen wearing the crown sooner or later—"

Carol promised affectionately that such a good woman deserves to be cherished.

Elena is Hebrew.

(End of this chapter)