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.

The New Zealand problem was also a headache for Arthur, so brainstorming was a good idea. At least the prime ministers of the 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 a peaceful country, If a colony like New Guinea believes that New Zealand is not within our future core regional influence, then I think we should suppress New Zealand’s independent forces. At least during your rule, New Zealand should not become independent. , there shouldn’t even be any independent action.”

"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 reform when the time is right. Independence allows New Zealand to join the Australian family as an independent country. "Prime Minister Evan explained: "In my opinion, whether it is Australia or New Zealand, its independent public opinion is unstoppable. . Even if New Zealand’s independence may be suppressed in a short period of time due to the policies and methods of the people in power, this situation will definitely not last long. It may take as short as ten years or as long as several decades, and New Zealand will definitely explode. Therefore, I think 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 take New Zealand completely into our hands. , then at this time, it should be regarded as an independent country, not our colony. "

After all, 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 the east of Australia. I think New Zealand is an integral part of Australia's power in the future, and we should value and respect the interests of New Zealand and New Zealanders. I I believe that it is very possible for Australia and New Zealand to form a closely united country, whether it is a federal or confederal country, or a united and unified country. In short, New Zealand is both for us and for Australia. It is very important that we cannot lose important territory throughout the 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 establish a new country. country, then it doesn't matter to Australia whether New Zealand is independent or not," Arthur said with a smile.

New Zealand's important geographical location determines that Australia cannot give up on 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 build New Zealand but New Zealand turns around and directly declares independence. Treasury Secretary Roger Joseph Ebert asked quickly.

Although Australia's finances have gone through various consumption, 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 Treasury Department. 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 time. But what happens after that? What other means do we have to retain these New Zealanders?" New Zealanders? What will we do if these people are dissatisfied and want new welfare policies? Don’t forget, our base is in Australia, and we must control Australia.” Prime Minister Evan stood up quickly and reminded: "Your Highness, I think what New Zealand needs now is stability, not change. We only need to maintain the various policies of New Zealand during the British period, and wait until New Zealand becomes independent. When the craze cannot be stopped, our policies are also the conditions for us to win over New Zealanders. "

"Well, what Prime Minister Evan said makes sense. Our base is Australia at all times, and we should give priority to respecting the opinions of Australians. New Zealand can remain stable for the time being. When New Zealand seeks independence, the policies we implement in Australia will also be conditions to attract New Zealanders. As long as they are willing to continue to accept Australia's rule, then Australia does not mind treating New Zealand as part of itself and implementing all preferential conditions in New Zealand." Arthur nodded, agreeing with Prime Minister Evan's opinion.

Hearing Arthur say this, Roger Joseph Ebert was relieved.

If Australia's policies are implemented in New Zealand at the same time, then this will be at least a expenditure of millions or even tens of millions of pounds.

For Australia, which is in urgent need of funds for development, this money will naturally be saved as much as possible.

"But at the same time, it is also necessary to properly win over and approach New Zealand. Minister Andrew, these tasks are handed over to you. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for approaching New Zealand and trying its best to sign a series of treaties with New Zealand to narrow the distance between Australia and New Zealand in all aspects. In these aspects, we should give New Zealand due respect, and the treaty should give both sides equality and fairness to satisfy all New Zealanders." Arthur ordered.

Under the premise that the 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 be beneficial for the possible merger of Australia and New Zealand in the future.

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