Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 46 Japan
The three-day visit to Nord ended quickly. West German Prime Minister Kissinger left with a smile on his face. Anyone can see that the purpose of his trip has been achieved, but one thing no one may know is that what he is really happy about is West Germany. Dedo a little ally.

In the end, Joseph agreed to Kissinger's request for full cooperation. Automobile companies such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz also established partnerships with Audi to jointly develop market shares in countries such as Britain, France, and the United States.

Although Joseph's industrial zone plan has not been successfully completed, Audi still reduces the share of some German auto parts manufacturers, and these parts, together with all the increase this year, are placed in the industrial zone, forming a whole production chain with Audi as the core.

In 1981, the Forbes rich list came out. Joseph won the third place in the Forbes world rich list with a net worth of 21 US dollars, and the fifth place in the Forbes European rich list. Top fifty, top three in Europe.

However, those who are interested are unexpected, and for ordinary people, Joseph is among them at the age of nine, which is really something to be envied and concerned about. The name Joseph is very popular all of a sudden.

Nord Royal Group did not occupy a place in the world's top 210 because of the separation of Nord Royal Heavy Industries, but Nord Royal Heavy Industries ranked [-]th and seventh.

On September 1981, 9, Germany announced the reduction of Nord light industry tariffs. At the same time, a large number of Nord fashion clothing and watches entered Germany at a price 18% lower than the international market. The trade volume between the two sides reached 20.00 million US dollars on that day. The country's market share has been compressed to an extremely low level.

The French government protested very dissatisfied, but did not get the support of other countries, especially the United States stood up and declared that Germany is an independent country, and France should not participate in the internal affairs of other countries.

Under such circumstances, the second European Union formation meeting was held in Paris, and the Prime Minister of the Nord Cabinet, who had just returned from London, rushed to Paris again.

The second Paris meeting is obviously different from the last one. Although the debate still exists, all parties have found a point of harmony, and the EU formation plan has begun to show signs of success.

Because there were still differences, the meeting was delayed until September 9 and ended in failure. But everyone can see that the formation of the European Union is only a matter of time. Apart from other things, many countries have signed many cooperation agreements at the second Paris meeting. Agreement, many of which include economic strategies to exempt tariffs.

Facts have proved that history is developing in that direction. On October 10, the foreign ministers of the six countries participating in the European Coal and Steel Community held a meeting in Messina, Italy, and proposed to extend the principles of the European Coal and Steel Community to other economic fields and establish a common market.

This is actually the premise of the establishment of the European Union. The United States intends to participate in the formation, but all countries are trying their best to avoid contact with the United States. This makes the United States a bit of a headache and can't help but focus on the Principality of Nord.

On October 10, the US media announced that the Secretary of State would visit Nord. This was the second major country visit of the Principality of Nord after the Chancellor of West Germany. For a while, the Principality of Nord frequently appeared in the media again.

The Secretary of State of the United States is about to visit, but Joseph does not want to meet with the Secretary of State. Now it is not the beginning. The European Union has shown signs of being formed, and Germany has made it clear that it will help the Principality of Nord in this matter. Joseph does not need to keep too close to the United States. intimate relationship.

Japan was the target of Joseph's escape, and Joseph didn't have a good impression of that country, but this did not prevent Joseph from going to that country.

At this time, Japan's economy has shown signs of recovery. At this time, there may be some windfall gains from the visit. What is the reason and purpose of the visit?Appreciating the cherry blossoms is also a bit reluctant, but in fact Joseph used this reason.

James is still in Italy, and now Joseph is going to Japan. I believe that the face of the US Secretary of State must be ugly at this time, Joseph thought on the private airliner.

"Your Highness, would you like coffee or tea?"

Joanna was not with her. Her mother was seriously ill and was staying in the hospital to take care of her. Joseph was accompanied by another maid, who was also the first maid of Nord Palace.

Putting down the Nord Evening Post in his hand, Joseph rubbed his sore eyes and said, "Let's have tea!"

"Alright Your Highness, wait a moment!"

Marceau's character is completely opposite to Joanna's. Marceau, who has always believed in the rules, never talks too much with Joseph, and she will not ask or even take the initiative to speak, even if she has questions or puzzles in her heart.

Maybe Joseph would like Joanna in terms of character alone. After all, in his current position, he doesn’t even have a single person to talk to. Joanna’s liveliness can bring some joy, and Joanna has always done this, otherwise Joseph will not allow her to be presumptuous.

But speaking of liking, Marceau's quiet and staid character is more trustworthy.The two girls are about the same age, but Marceau has always taken care of Joanna like a sister. This is what Joseph likes Marceau, and he is not jealous.

The tea was quickly served by Marceau. The respectful and delicate face made Joseph feel strange in his heart, and he had the urge to touch that white and tender face.

The impulse did not turn into reality in the end, because the Japanese airport soon appeared in Joseph's vision. Through the window, he clearly saw the following convoy.This time Joseph was not on a state visit but just for fun, so the government did not come forward. The person who came was a representative of the Japanese imperial family, and the imperial family could tell the truth about the imperial family.

The place where the passenger plane stops is a separate runway, which has been cleared. Although there are still tourists and Japanese citizens looking around not far away, there are only dozens of black-clothed bodyguards and airport staff within a hundred meters.

"His Royal Highness Ragnar III, welcome to Japan. I am Kentaro Matsumoto. Your Highness is in charge of your reception this time."

Naturally, the identity of the person who came forward to greet him should not be too low. Although Matsumoto Kentaro is not a member of the royal family, his mother is the daughter of the previous emperor. In Chinese terms, he is a relative of the emperor.

"Hello, Matsumoto Kentaro."

The identity of the other party did not match Joseph's, but now that the American army was stationed here, the royal family did not dare to make too much of a move, especially the purpose of Joseph's coming to Japan was obvious, and Japan did not want to offend the United States.

Kentaro Matsumoto's status is barely enough, and he is not a pure member of the royal family, so he entrusted this mission to him. This is also the reason why Joseph is not angry.

"Your Highness, the hotel you live in is at the Kyoto Guest House. If you are not satisfied, we can..."

"No, just go there!"

The Kyoto Guest House is the state guesthouse of Japan, where all the heads of state and dignitaries are received. The Japanese royal family has been very sincere in arranging the location there.

(End of this chapter)