Chapter 52 Diplomatic Layout
"Your Highness, I don't think New Zealand's problems can be solved in a short time, and the solution depends on Your Highness's views on New Zealand." Prime Minister Evan stood up and replied.
"Huh? Prime Minister Evan, please tell me in detail!" Arthur said with a smile.
New Zealand's problems were also a headache for Arthur, so brainstorming would be a good idea. At least the prime ministers of the original major colonies were familiar with the situation in New Zealand, and their opinions might be useful to Arthur.
"Your Highness, regarding New Zealand's policy, it actually depends on your thoughts." Prime Minister Evan saw that Arthur did not refute, but was very interested, so he continued: "If you regard New Zealand as the same as New Guinea, Colony, if New Zealand is not within our future core area of influence, then I think we should suppress New Zealand's independent forces. At least during your rule, New Zealand should not be independent, or even have any independent actions. "
But if you want to completely integrate New Zealand and merge it with Australia to form a new country, then I think you should fully respect the public opinion of the New Zealand people, and even promote New Zealand's independence when the time is right, so that New Zealand can The identity of an independent country joins the Australian family." Prime Minister Evan explained: "In my opinion, whether it is Australia or New Zealand, its independent public opinion is unstoppable. Even if it may be due to the policies of those in power and means to suppress New Zealand’s independence in a short period of time. But this situation will definitely not last for long. It can be as short as ten years or as long as decades. New Zealand will definitely erupt with much stronger independent actions than now. Therefore, I I believe that before we establish the management policy for New Zealand, we should clarify New Zealand's status in Australia in the future. If we want to completely take New Zealand into our hands, then at this time, we should treat it as an independent country rather than Our colony."
In the final analysis, New Zealand's status is actually the same as Australia's, and both have begun to seek to transform from a colony to an independent country.
Even though New Zealand lags far behind Australia in terms of land area and population, public opinion cannot be ignored.
"Well, you're right, Prime Minister Evan." Arthur nodded and said to Prime Minister Evan with admiration.
"New Zealand is the third largest region in Oceania and is also a natural barrier to Australia's east. I think New Zealand will be an integral part of Australia's power in the future. We should value and respect the interests of New Zealand and New Zealanders. I think Australia and New Zealand should establish a close It is very possible to form a united country, whether it is a federal or confederal country, or a united and unified country. In short, New Zealand is very important to us and Australia, and it is an important territory that we cannot lose. During the entire period of managing New Zealand, we should acquiesce and support New Zealand's independence. As long as New Zealand is willing to unite with Australia and form a new country, then whether New Zealand is independent or not is not important to Australia. Yes." Arthur said with a smile.
New Zealand's important geographical location determines that Australia cannot give up New Zealand.
In Arthur's view, as long as New Zealanders are willing to form a new country with Australia, it doesn't matter whether New Zealand is independent or not.
"Your Highness, do our policies in Australia also need to be implemented in New Zealand? It would be terrible if we built New Zealand but New Zealand turned around and declared independence directly." Finance Minister Roger Joseph Ebert asked quickly.
Although Australia's finances have been depleted, there are still nearly 90 million pounds in funds. But don’t forget, even these funds were borrowed from Arthur. Together with the equipment worth 50 million pounds, the Australian government already owes the royal family 150 million pounds.
Although the funds are all interest-free loans, the feeling of owing money is definitely unpleasant. This also makes Secretary Roger Joseph Ebert carefully calculate every penny he spends after taking charge of the Ministry of Finance. It is not easy to save money as much as possible while meeting the needs of national development.
"That's not necessary, Your Highness. If we popularize all Australia's policies to New Zealand now, it may cause the people of New Zealand to be ecstatic in a short period of time. But what happens after that? Do we have any means to retain these New Zealanders? Once These people are dissatisfied and want new welfare policies, so what should we do? Don’t forget, our base is in Australia, and to control New Zealand we have to control Australia.” Prime Minister Evan stood up quickly, He reminded: "Your Highness, I think what New Zealand needs now is stability, not change. We only need to maintain New Zealand's policies during the British period. When New Zealand's independence craze cannot be stopped, our policies will also be ours." Conditions for winning over New Zealanders."
"Well, what Prime Minister Evan said makes sense. Our base is Australia at all times, and we should also give priority to respecting the opinions of the Australians. It is enough for New Zealand to remain stable for the time being, and wait until New Zealand When seeking independence, the various policies we implemented in Australia were also conditions for attracting New Zealanders. As long as they are willing to continue to accept Australian rule, Australia does not mind treating New Zealand as part of itself and all preferential conditions will be implemented in New Zealand. ." Arthur nodded, agreeing with Prime Minister Evan's opinion.
Roger Joseph Ebert breathed a sigh of relief when Arthur said this.
If Australia's various policies are implemented simultaneously in New Zealand, then this will be at least an expenditure of millions or even tens of millions of pounds.
For Australia, which is in urgent need of funds for development, this fund can naturally be saved.
"But at the same time, it is also necessary to properly draw in and get closer to New Zealand. Minister Andrew, these tasks will be left to you. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for getting closer to New Zealand and trying its best to sign a series of treaties with New Zealand and draw Australia into and New Zealand in all aspects. In these aspects, we should give New Zealand due respect, and the treaty should provide equality and fairness to both parties and satisfy all New Zealanders." Arthur ordered.
On the premise that major policies remain unchanged, signing a series of trade and other treaties with New Zealand in advance to narrow the distance between Australia and New Zealand will also have certain benefits for the possible merger of Australia and New Zealand in the future.
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