Australian Storm 1876 - Chapter 1110

Chapter 1110 Democratic Charter

Early 19

Australia

After the end of the World War, there were many clear and secret interest disputes around the post-war world pattern, and the deterrent cruise off the coast of Rome was just one of them.

It is related to the global layout strategy. The Ocean Empire cannot give in. There has never been a free benefit in this world, and it must be fought for.

Just look at the location of Libya, why is it so important?

Libya is located in the southern part of the Mediterranean Sea, facing the European continent across the sea, and the European countries, which are known as the center of the world, can be easily connected through the Mediterranean Sea.

And the Ocean Empire has no foothold on the Mediterranean coast, including the Republic of Crimea on the Caspian Sea, and its geographical location is not as convenient as Libya.

Britain, France and other countries have passed wars many times in the past 200 years, shattering the attempts of Russia and Russia to penetrate into the warm Mediterranean Sea. The most recent one was the Crimean War.

For the power of the Ocean Empire, Britain, France and other countries are also deeply wary, and would rather let Italy gain the Libyan region than let the Ocean Empire easily gain a firm foothold in North Africa.

radiates influence to the whole of Europe through the Libyan region. It is not difficult for an oceanic empire with strong naval power.

Maybe, only a war can stop it?

So why did the Oceanic Empire want to occupy Libya and touch the sensitive nerves of Britain, France and other countries?

First, after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, Libya was a land of no man.

Here is a vast area, sparsely populated, and has an excellent strategic location. It has a superior port in Tripoli, which is very suitable for the deep cultivation and development of the Ocean Empire in this area.

Secondly, Libya, as a more sensitive region, can divert the anxiety of Britain, France and other countries about Crimea, and it is a good bargaining chip.

as predicted

After the Fourth Army of the Ocean Empire returned to occupy Libya, the eyes of Britain, France and other countries were focused here, but Crimea was left unattended.

After all, Crimea is in the Black Sea area and is firmly locked by the Spruance Strait of the Ottoman Empire. The British have enough influence here and can block the strait at a critical time, just like they did to the Tsarist Russia. .

However, the British could not block Libya facing the Mediterranean, which was more difficult than blocking the German High Seas Fleet.

Therefore, having mastered Libya, the Ocean Empire can expand from the initial 25,500 square kilometers in Crimea to 130,000 square kilometers, and finally the control area reaches 220,000 square kilometers, and the control area expands step by step.

In order to obtain concessions from the Oceanic Empire on Libya, Britain, France and other countries had to make substantial compromises on other issues, including Crimea and the Arabian Peninsula.

Political struggle is a process of bargaining.

Libya’s third major role is to gain a valuable bargaining chip for geostrategic interests. As long as it controls the Libyan region, Britain, France and other countries can only obediently be led by the nose.

The so-called war is only a last resort.

Fantasy Castle of Xianju Hall

Li Fushou saw the summary of the recent situation from Europe, and put down the file with satisfaction. The Prime Minister Zhang Li and Secretary General Gu Kaizhi in the palace both stood by the side, waiting for his inquiries.

“The construction of the new capital is in full swing. How is the situation now?”

“Reporting to the Lord, the construction of the new capital will be presided over by the newly-appointed Minister of the Interior Cai Tingqian. After soliciting opinions from all parties, it will be temporarily named “Chang’an”. The final name is yet to be approved by the two houses of parliament, and will be approved by the Lord.” Prime Minister Zhang Li replied respectfully. road.

“Tinggan has worked by my side for many years, and his ability is undoubtedly sufficient. This time the construction of the new capital is also his sole responsibility for one aspect of the work, and he looks forward to delivering excellent answers.” Li Fushou walked with his hands behind his back. After a few laps, he said calmly;

“The name Chang’an has a profound historical accumulation and represents the once glorious period of Chinese culture, the era when all countries came to Korea.

Chang’an is also the unquestionable political center of the Tang Dynasty. With multiple blessings, it is indeed worthy of the important position of the new capital.

In that case, let’s settle down.

The relevant bills are passed by the parliament as soon as possible. Today, when the military demand ebbs on a large scale, the construction of the new capital can be fully launched and enough jobs can be created.

This is one of them.

The second important task, the reform of the imperial constitution, has come to an urgent and urgent time.

This world war of unprecedented scale shows us the biggest drawbacks of the monarchy and dictatorship. The once mighty Germany, Tsarist Russia, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire collapsed one after another, showing that the dictatorship has lost its vitality in the new era.

Therefore, to promote the “Democracy Charter”, the parliament must review it as soon as possible, mobilize the whole society to offer advice and suggestions, and launch a democratic discussion, and include all democratic systems and good suggestions that are conducive to social development into the scope of discussion.

It is imperative to reform the imperial constitution and move towards a truly powerful and prosperous country. Relying on one individual’s decision-making will inevitably lead to biased decisions. We need to work together to give full play to the superiority of the democratic system.

at this point

Despite the reassuring promotion of the cabinet, ignore any stubborn and conservative royalist forces. If the lawsuit comes to me, I will also make the decision for you, so there is no need to worry about it. ”

When Li Fushou said this, Prime Minister Zhang Li and Secretary-General Gu Kaizhi, who were beside him, had already bowed to the ground, and said excitedly; “Wei ministers are dying, I beg the sage to take back the order. Sit back and relax as the empire develops!”

“Oh, you two don’t need to persuade me, I have made up my mind to reform the imperial constitution and must push forward firmly.” Li Fushou sighed softly and comforted;

“You are all old bureaucrats who have been in politics for a long time. You should know that there has never been a sage king who has a good beginning and a good end in all dynasties. The three generations of Kang, Yong and Qian in the Manchu and Qing Dynasties will inevitably be attributed to political stupidity in the later period. This manpower cannot be violated.

When people are old, it is inevitable that they will be very happy, and they will often make stupid moves.

Emperor Joseph of Austria-Hungary, Wilhelm II of Germany and Nicholas II of Tsarist Russia certainly had many personal character flaws, but they also had the drawbacks of being arrogant and arbitrary in the later period of their reign, which became the fundamental reason for shaking the foundation of the empire.

Only by establishing a stable democratic system with checks and balances in the Ocean Empire can ensure political clarity and stable governance.

The dictatorial monarch will end with me. The empire needs a more democratic governance method and political arrangement. This is the big thing you have to do.

The    Empire has no real constitutional reformists, so I can only aggrieve you to implement it. I believe this is a good thing for our country and nation.

If necessary, even abolish the monarchy…”

“Your Majesty, please don’t do this. If this is the case, the minister will only die once.” Prime Minister Zhang Li was trembling and could not stand, and shouted.

Li Fushou sighed lightly, stepped forward to help him up, patted his shoulder lightly and said, “I know your intentions, this is the worst-case arrangement, don’t worry.”

“WeChen urges the Holy Master to temporarily stabilize for a period of time after promoting the “Democracy Charter”, so that the public can gradually accept the new power arrangement, and then promote the “Affirmative Action Law”. Otherwise…WeChen is worried that if the change is too great, it will make society Being at a loss, it becomes confusing, and it backfires.”

“Uh… it’s really a bit too hasty, then according to what you said, promote the reform of the “Democratic Charter” during the term of this government, and leave the “Affirmative Action Act” to the next cabinet to implement!”

Li Fushou’s words finally gave Prime Minister Zhang Li a reassurance, and his expression softened.

It is the beginning of 2019, the empire will hold a national election this year, and the new cabinet will take office early next year.

The cabinet formed by Prime Minister Zhang Li has been re-elected for two consecutive terms, each term of five years, a total of 10 years.

According to the constitution of the Ocean Empire, it is impossible for him to be re-elected for a third term. At that time, if the body is healthy enough, it is a high probability to enter the House of Lords (House of Nobles) to exert residual heat.

that is to say

It took one year to push forward the reform of the “Democratic Charter” and push it through the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Although the time is tight, this arduous task of political reform can still be completed.

This is a constitutional reform led by Emperor Li Fushou. With his unparalleled prestige, he was able to suppress the huge opposition from the old-fashioned royalists and promote reform.

As the Holy One said:

The Ocean Empire has been smooth sailing all the way to expand its territory. It has made many achievements and spread the glory of the empire to the whole world. Now it can be described as a prosperous and dazzling scene. It is the period when the empire’s prestige has reached its peak.

If it wasn’t for Li Fushou’s single-handed push, there would be no constitutional reformists in the empire at all, but the conservative royalists were unprecedentedly powerful, with resistance from all quarters, just thinking about it would make one’s scalp tingle.

nothing else to say

The two new field marshals, Duan Qixiang and Bian Chunsong, are both fanatical and conservative royalists. The older generation marshals, Li Shuanzhu, and Mo Rufeng are also loyal followers of the emperor.

The newly promoted Admiral Zhu Qingxi and Zhang Daoru are also die-hard royalists.

The attitude of the military is like this. The government can say that the emperor’s disciples are all over the world. Who would agree to the constitutional reform?

Last year, the MP who proposed the reform of the “Democratic Charter” in the House of Commons was almost drowned in saliva, scolded by public opinion, and became a street rat that everyone shouts and beats.

If the Emperor Li Fushou hadn’t personally come forward to protect him, this guy probably wouldn’t last a few days, he would have committed suicide in shame, right?

In the face of the emperor’s initiative to decentralize power, the people and public opinion turned out to be opposed, and the voices in favor of the reform of the “Democratic Charter” were extremely weak. This is really a strange thing.

The emperor wanted to decentralize power, and there was a lot of opposition from the people. Both parties expressed their sincerity and there was no hypocrisy. This is rarely seen in the process of democratic system reform in other countries.

Both Britain and France have shed too much blood to fight for parliamentary democratic rights.

An enlightened monarch like the Ocean Empire is really rare.

(end of this chapter)