Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 47 The Undercurrent of the Principality of Nord

Compared with Europe, Japan's economy has begun to recover at this time, and the urgency of people coming and going on the streets is completely different from that of the Principality of Nord. Whether it is walking or facial expression, there is no trace of relaxation.

At this moment, Joseph was a little confused. He didn't know whether the national policy he had customized was correct. Some Nord citizens at this time lived a leisurely life at this time, but they were lazy and had no desire to fight at all.

One of the reasons why Japan and Germany were able to fight so powerfully during World War II may be one of the reasons why the old-fashioned, meticulous work, and regular life, but now the Principality of Nord is taking a completely different path.

But on the other hand, Joseph has no heart for hegemony, and there is no need to fight for hegemony in the new era. It would be too tiring and too difficult, and Nord's foundation is not qualified to compete there.That being the case, why not make your country live a happier life?After thinking this through, the confusion in Joseph's eyes disappeared, replaced by firmness, which path to walk on firmly.

Marceau on the side didn't know that her Grand Duke had experienced a fierce struggle in his heart. Looking at the passers-by walking hurriedly outside the car window, Soma was curious in his heart, curious about a completely different living environment.

It didn't take long for the Jingdu State Guest Hotel to appear in front of the convoy. The general manager of the hotel was waiting at the door early on. As soon as the car stopped, he stood upright as if a soldier was waiting for a general to inspect.

"Honorable Your Highness Joseph, on behalf of the Kyoto Guest House, I welcome you. This way please!"

Nodding slightly to the general manager who was talking, Joseph walked towards the hotel led by the waiters. When he went upstairs, he also saw some blond-haired and blue-eyed Westerners. Not surprisingly, these should have something to do with the United States.

"Mr. Matsumoto Kentaro, if possible, I would like to visit His Majesty the Emperor."

"Hi! I'm sorry His Majesty Joseph, our emperor is not in good health and is not suitable for receiving guests. Please forgive me."

Joseph was just testing it out. Seeing that the Emperor of Japan was very determined, he stopped insisting. He didn't know that his giving up made Matsumoto Kentaro breathe a sigh of relief.

After saying a few words casually, he sent Joseph to the presidential suite and Matsumoto Kintaro left. Joseph did not stop him and allowed him to leave. It was not until after Matsumoto Kintaro left that Joseph asked someone to call the general manager of the Kyoto Guest House to ask about Tokyo What a fun place to be.

"A fun place? The most fun and lively place in Tokyo should be the Cherry Blossom Festival, but now is not the time for the cherry blossoms to bloom. Sensoji Temple is also good. Your Highness, you can go and have a look."

"Is the Yasukuni Shrine not open to the public?"

"Forehead……"

The Prime Minister of the Kyoto State Guest Hotel did not think of going to other places. After all, he did not know that Joseph was a Chinese in his previous life, and he is also half of Chinese blood in this life. The general manager simply felt that it was not suitable to talk about this topic. ...

"I just said it casually, Sensoji Temple is a temple?"

"Yes, Your Highness. Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo. There are many shops selling Japanese specialties and pastries. Especially there are celebrations throughout the year, which is the most lively."

The general manager of the Kyoto State Guest Hotel still treated Joseph like a child, and all he introduced was lively places with sweets, but he didn't know that his words made Joseph feel dumbfounded.

After the general manager left, Joseph did not go out immediately. The long flight made Joseph very tired, and the best thing to do at this time was to lie down and take a nap.

At the same time, in the Principality of Nuoge, the Secretary of State of the United States has not yet arrived, but the Nord cabinet is full of controversy. James is not in, Smith is not in, and the remaining cabinet members are newcomers promoted in the Joseph era. Compared with those old people in Ragnar , there are still some questions about their loyalty.

If there are parties in the Principality of Nord at this time, then the old Ragnar family headed by James is a faction, and Smith is one of them.Andy's Ministry of Internal Affairs, Security Bureau, and Guards have a special status, because they can form a faction independently, but the Zheyi faction is Joseph's direct line, and they only follow orders.

The rest are some officials left by Kress and some immigration officials. Most of these people have real talents, but they must not be as loyal as the elders of the Ragnar family. Even they only have respect and respect for Joseph. A little awe.

The army has a building brainwashing effect. Joseph has never worried about their loyalty. It is different for this group of people. Neither James nor Joseph has relaxed their guard against them, but James does not know what Joseph thinks , I often remind Joseph from time to time when I am worried.

It was because of these words and Andy's loyalty that Joseph did not disband the cabinet and that James remained in the position of Prime Minister of the cabinet.

In fact, there is a fourth party in Nord, which is the current members of the House of Commons after the parliamentary system. Although they are restricted by Joseph, they are usually not restrained. They have criticized the government many times, and Joseph remains neutral every time. , ignore it.

The purpose of establishing the parliamentary system at the beginning was to allow the parliament to contain the government, but the power of the parliament is still too small to meet Joseph's requirements. This time Joseph left Nord, but also to give some interested people in the government a chance, and let Joseph destroy them by the way Opportunity.

At this time, the head of the cabinet was the Minister of Civil Affairs, Robert, who was the only French official left after the Kress era. Of course, it should be more appropriate to speak French.

From the first head of cabinet security to the minister of defense appointed by Joseph himself, the minister of health at the end of the Kress era, and now the minister of civil affairs, Robert's qualifications can be called Noord's number one.

In fact, both Joseph and James wanted to dismiss Robert more than once, but his ability was outstanding and there was no justification. Even if Joseph wanted to do some things, he still had to take into account the honor of the government and the royal family.

Kress resigned, and most of the officials at that time had defected to James, and only a few still relied on Robert to survive and stay in their original positions. Even these people felt that their backers would not last too long. Time, but things are often beyond their expectations...

Incorruptible, capable, and good at being a man, Robert broke out in an instant with a performance that he did not have in the Kress administration. This made James, who had just taken over as the prime minister at the time, feel unable to do anything.

As time passed, James had actually recognized Robert's status in Nord, although his inner guard had not diminished, especially since he had immigrated to Nord.

Under such circumstances, the officials who left that year gathered around Robert again, and a small circle began to be established in Nord. Joseph realized this and let Andy form the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with the purpose of giving Robert a fatal blow in the future. hit.

(End of this chapter)