Chapter 557 Abandoning the Colonial System
Big news, absolutely big news.
The newspaper reporters at the scene were extremely shocked. Before they became reporters, they were civilians. Seeing the awe-inspiring golden figure on the high platform utter the strongest voice of the times, they stopped their pens for a moment.Staring for a long time, not daring to miss any details, Joan of Arc personally set off the torrent of the times to engulf each of them.
Paulina looked around. The noisy voices in the venue came from non-direct personnel, and the participants sat in a stable manner, which was obviously expected.
"As expected of the Great Messiah, she has already prepared the foreshadowing, and today is to declare war."
The timing is too appropriate, the general trend of the merger of France and the church, there is a tragedy of the Vatican playing the sympathy card and standing on the moral high ground.Rather than saying that Britain showed its flaws carelessly, it is better to say that Joan of Arc knows how to take advantage of opportunities.
She seems to have always been good at adapting to circumstances, grabbing and never letting go.
Ai Hayasaka saw that the atmosphere was heating up, and immediately raised the topic:
"Regarding the first question, the merger of the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church is an established fact. From now on, the countries of the entire Europa continent will only recognize one and only state religion-Christianity. According to the revision of the "Vatican Agreement", the territorial boundaries of the church's sovereignty will be Remain neutral, but defense and bishop appointments remain in the hands of Versailles."
"According to the discussion, I and 26 monarchs jointly passed a resolution, and we proudly announce that Christianity will usher in a merger in our generation."
The reporters made a noise. They didn't expect the authorities to implement the news so quickly, and there was almost no time for them to react.
"As for the second question, it is well known that there has recently been a wave of independence in the colonies. It is clear that they are ready for real freedom, and France supports it."
Without blinking her eyes, Hayasaka Ai briefly mentioned the actions of her mastermind behind the scenes.
"I declare that France and its allies will give up their overseas colonies in an orderly manner."
Another blockbuster.
Paulina couldn't help asking, "Has this resolution passed the opinion of the local governor of the colony?"
"Of course they are here today."
Ai Hayasaka pointed to a corner of the seat at the top of the city hall. The chiefs, priests and leaders in strange costumes looked confused and met the curious eyes of the reporters.Both sides were stunned at this moment.
They said in their hearts that the major suzerain countries discussed behind closed doors yesterday and didn't tell me anything. They stayed up all night in fear, but they said they were given up early the next morning.
Where will you catch slaves, grow anesthetics, and pick cotton in the future?
Don't talk about freedom and human rights, and don't give a letter whether they still make money together.
The blockbuster was like a bolt from the blue to the local governors, and they couldn't sit still when their money was cut off.Originally, I wanted to cooperate with those NGO organizations to initiate some turmoil, and to collude with one another to increase the governance cost of the suzerain country so as to ask for money from the Palace of Versailles. Now?
I never expected that Joan of Arc would backhand an abandoned son, spread his hands and say that France doesn't love you anymore, let's break up.
The colonial industry and the French industry are highly compatible, and the language, law, customs, and infrastructure standards are all consistent with each other, even if you want to find Britain as your current home.They clamored to leave, but in fact they were not qualified to leave at all.
Besides, Britain is busy with the American colonial war, so Buckingham Palace has no time to take over the mess.
It's worth it!
Looking up, he suddenly became an orphan without a mother to care for and a father to support.
The governors suddenly realized a problem: Joan of Arc had clearly planned.Since France has deeply cultivated the European market through industrial integration, the role of colonies has become less and less, and the mere raw material origin is not worthy of spending a lot of money on long-term garrison maintenance.It is the colonies that cannot do without France, not France that cannot do without the colonies.
Joan is using this occasion to send a signal.
Paulina looked at the group of governors who seemed to have lost their souls and couldn't help asking, "Your Excellency, the decision to promote the independence of the colony is very sudden. When will the specific rules be announced?"
Ai Hayasaka smiled.
"Of course we can't be so hasty. Next, Anna and I will meet with the governors to discuss specific plans. Announcement will be made tomorrow at the latest."
There was a commotion in the governor's seat.
They were excited when they saw a glimmer of light in the darkness, and there was still hope to save them.
Say we broke up first, and then give you a glimmer of hope to get back together and work hard.The traverser is an old PUA master.
"The last issue, since we chose to go to war with Britain, there is no need to discuss it again. The war was provoked by Britain, and the tragedy in Rome was caused by Minister Moriarty. France will take reciprocal revenge."
"The above is jointly published by France and its allies."
Ai Hayasaka ignored the rushing reporters and left the podium to Dieng, the foreign minister.
Although he is not as good at dealing with reporters as Asuna, the French Marshal is far away in the real world and can only let Dion go, anyway, he is capable enough.
Only the back of Joan of Arc was left in the huge white city hall, and she seemed to be heading towards a peak.Thousands of eyes stared at the distance for a long time. They saw the earth-shattering precursor and smelled a strong smell of gunpowder filling the space.
As the first ruler of France, Ai Hayasaka has more important things to do immediately.
The blond girl broke through the conference seats, and the two of them made eye contact when passing by the silver-haired girl's seat, so Anastasia got up and followed Hayasaka Ai to the backstage.
When the governors saw this, they followed suit one by one. After a while, everyone entered a small red carpet reception room.
The servant is making tea, the aroma is tangy, and it is obvious that he has prepared it long ago.
Ai Hayasaka and Anastasia sat on two chairs with their backs facing the floor-to-ceiling windows, facing a dozen governors-general from North Africa, Canada, Vietnam and India.
She motioned for everyone to sit down, but they kept smiling and dared not take their seats.
As the powerful colonial governor, the unattainable power holder in the eyes of ordinary people has a flattering face at this time, and it is shocking to say it.But they are smart people, and they know that the power comes from the village girl who is about 20 years old in front of them.She declared war on Britain with Tianxian in her mouth, and merged with the powerful church, and Joan of Arc is the real ruler.
Some people come close to the power itself to share the power and appear to be in the limelight.It is equivalent to the nature of the enterprise manager and manager secretary.
But in fact, power never belonged to them, and Joan of Arc could change a group of obedient ones at any time if she wanted.
"Do you have anything to do with me?"
Hayasaka took a sip of black tea and smiled at the silver-haired girl, "Anna and I have to discuss important matters later, you need a reason to interrupt us suddenly."
Anastasia fed Hayasaka Ai a piece of strawberry cake and took a bite herself.
A generation of empress said quietly, "Don't delay too long."
The two cooperated tacitly to exert pressure together. The consul and the tsar respectively represented the two strongest powers in Europe behind them, which set a dignified tone for this secret meeting.
Chapter 558 Backstabbing Princess Anna
The air in the reception room was condensed and there was no sound.
Ai Hayasaka, as the first ruler of France, coupled with her status as the leader of the European Union, even if some of the governors present were not directly under the jurisdiction of France, she was frightened for a while.
What's more, she didn't forget to pull a czar's tiger skin, and pulled a generation of empresses together to show affection and coercion.
Anastasia was furious secretly. She was not stupid and of course knew that Hayasaka Ai had been used as a gun, but she had to cooperate.The current main conflict is to resolve Britain. Russia and France share common interests, and the polar bear is happy to make the Gallic rooster dismember its colonial empire.
Anyway, no matter how much she deduced in her mind, she couldn't think of a suitable plan for cutting up the colony, and the tail would leave France with a headache.
Joan of Arc has always been wise, but she may not be able to handle it this time.
"Sorry, there's something we need to know from you..."
The governors were sweating profusely and felt uneasy. They didn't know whether the Palace of Versailles meant to give up or keep it. They were extremely concerned about their own interests.But he dared not ask for it directly.
I don't know if it's Joan of Arc's red lotus flame that makes the air scorching, or the snow princess's freezing magic like falling into an ice cellar. The governors are naturally uncomfortable because of the dual leadership qualities. Even a heroic spirit can't stand it.
Hayasaka Ai saw that this group of people gave up after a little scaring, so she had to start the topic herself:
"The strategic intent of the Palace of Versailles is to operate the [World Island Project] of the Eurasian continent. The focus is not on the marginal continents, but on both land and sea power. Now it seems that the colonies are just a burden."
"Impossible." A governor quickly said, "We have been paying taxes according to the regulations, and the production of raw materials is up to standard."
The words are true, sugar, soybeans, rubber and iron ore are continuously supplied to France from far away, and the colonies never dare to neglect.
It's a pity that there is nothing wrong with wanting to add a crime.
"Big words." She slapped the armrest of the chair. "The colonial capital and the NGO organization conspired to instigate the mob, causing the expatriates to be injured and the factory destroyed. Neither of you here can get away with it."
The governors looked at each other in shock.
It never occurred to them that their petty thoughts could not be concealed in front of Joan of Arc. Sure enough, this lord was unpredictable, and listening to God's revelation was not a rumor.
"You see that France and Britain are at war, and the military expenditure is soaring. Everything is going to the arsenal. The Palace of Versailles has no time to take care of the colonies. Since you are making trouble, you can live on your own. Only by leaving you France can deal with Britain better. Again, Versailles will not sanction additional spending on the colonies."
"Congratulations, everyone. You are no longer governors. From now on, you can call yourself the head of a country."
Hayasaka Ai spread her hands, sighed and looked helpless.
"I can't make it!"
The Governor of India suddenly knelt down and was about to fall on Ai Hayasaka's calf.
She kicked a grown man over with a lightning strike, and the governor fell straight down with a red sole printed on his face.
"If you have something to say, don't force me to beat someone."
Seeing the failure of the previous lesson, the crowd immediately changed their tactics, crying with snot and tears.
They are clear in their hearts that the so-called colonial governor is an agent elected by the suzerain country to stand among the local people.It is equivalent to the overseer selected from the slaves, which is naturally used to attract hatred.They have never been pretentious, and they have never stopped doing evil for their own pockets, just like a local snake emperor.
If you lose the support of the suzerain country, once France withdraws its troops, the people who have long been resentful will rush forward and tie them up with sky lanterns, and leave their corpses in the sun for three days to feed vultures...
Shivering.
"My lord consul, you have to be the master for us! It's obvious that those mobs are disobedient and clamoring for independence. They don't know how to live without the master."
"We must not withdraw our troops. We are thinking of the interests of the motherland of France. It will be difficult to come back after leaving. Does the Palace of Versailles want to see the colonies handed over to others? That is the land where the blood of the Gaul soldiers was once soaked. Lady, you You must think twice."
Ai Hayasaka's mouth twitched. She underestimated the immorality of this group of people, and she didn't expect an emotional drama to be staged on the spot.
At the beginning it was you who wanted to separate, and you separated when you separated, and now you want me to come back but I won’t come back~
"Hey, actually France doesn't want to withdraw completely..."
"You have a solution?"
The governors were overjoyed and wished they could hug Ai Hayasaka's thigh.
"We can change the way. Although France recognizes the independence of the colonies, a series of agreements are required." Ai Hayasaka drank a sip of tea to moisten her throat, "For example, in the "Mutual Defense Agreement", France maintains a minimum garrison, and your colonies establish their own law and order. Army, training, logistics and equipment are the responsibility of France..."
"Another example is the "Raw Material Trade Agreement". France needs the franchise development rights of mineral resources in the colonies for a period of 99 years. It can also negotiate related agreements such as port leasing and labor export. The important thing is that France, as the former suzerain country, needs to develop with the former colonial countries. New diplomatic relations."
It's really a speech with high EQ, and the good things are finished by you.
Anastasia was a bystander, and Ai Hayasaka's bright strategic concept had no secrets in the eyes of a generation of empresses.
It's just a different way to extract the interests of the colony. Joan of Arc said that she gave up, but she was not honest at all.This method eliminates the cost of direct colonization, efficiently extracts resources, and is also morally tenable, serving multiple purposes.
Taking retreat as advance, Joan made a good move.
In the grand strategy of colonial competition, France is the first to conquer the city, not for anything else but because France's methods are more advanced and mature.
But what comes next matters...
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