Chapter 21 A Special Gift

"That's good, child." Queen Victoria touched Arthur's forehead again with affection, and asked with a smile: "Do you have any preliminary plans for Australia's development? Do you have enough funds?"

"Grandma, I think the most important thing for Australia at present is to develop basic industries and education. Compared with European countries, Australia is weak in all aspects and needs to sharply improve its most basic industrial strength. And industry and other industries need to cultivate a large number of talents before they can develop. Therefore, education is also an important link that must be grasped." Arthur thought about it and said.

This is what Arthur planned long ago. It is impossible to develop various advanced industrial systems in Australia in a short period of time.

First, Australia's basic industries are extremely backward, and second, the talent pool is seriously insufficient, lacking the necessary conditions for the development of advanced industries.

Instead of aiming too high, it is better to focus on building basic industries and developing education in a short period of time.

After a few years, when the initial development has achieved results, we can focus on building advanced industries and technology companies to catch up with European countries.

"Well, Arthur, I am glad that you have not become too ambitious and complacent because of your temporary success. Even if you have a lot of financial support, Australia will not be able to catch up with the development of European countries within five years. But through the accumulation of basic industries and the accumulation of talents through education, coupled with the attraction of a large number of talents and immigrants from Europe, Australia is still very likely to be completely renewed in ten years." Queen Victoria nodded with satisfaction and said to Arthur with great satisfaction.

"For you, Australia's current environment is also very advantageous. To the west is the territory of the British Empire, and to the east is the vast Pacific Ocean. To the north, whether it is the Qing Dynasty or the island countries, it is impossible for them to take the initiative to attack you. Under such circumstances, you have a lot of time to develop." Queen Victoria continued to walk, holding Arthur's hand, and said as she walked.

Arthur nodded constantly. What Queen Victoria said was right. Australia is indeed in a golden stage of development. Whether it is geographical location or mineral resources, Australia has the capital to become a powerful country.

The only lacking population resource can also take advantage of the current European war clouds and the large-scale migration of European population to introduce immigrants.

In general, Australia is definitely a country with the top development potential in this period. As long as there are no major problems in the decision-making of the rulers, Australia will definitely appear in the group of powerful countries in decades.

"You should still live in that government building now?" Queen Victoria suddenly asked.

When Queen Victoria was in Australia before, she and Arthur were arranged to live on the top floor of the government building.

Although the top floor has been simply decorated, it is still a simple decoration, which does not match the status of Duke Arthur.

After Arthur has more than 200 million pounds of property and an entire country, this building is even less suitable for Arthur's status.

"That's right, grandmother. Even you live in such an ordinary manor, and it is high-profile for me to live there." Arthur said with a smile.

Arthur knew what Queen Victoria wanted to ask. After all, Arthur now has power and a lot of money in his hands. It seems that building a palace for himself is also a matter of course.

But in fact, Arthur did not have such an idea in the short term. Even if it is a very simple palace, the money spent is definitely not a small amount.

What's more, in the case of Australia's backward basic industry and infrastructure, even a small palace will take a long time to build.

Besides, after the palace is built, it will definitely attract the attention of all Australians.

Arthur just vowed to develop Australia, and then spent a lot of money to build a palace for himself. Even if it is Arthur's own money, it will inevitably disappoint some people.

It is better to invest all the funds in the development of the country first, and then withdraw the funds after the country is built. In this way, when Arthur builds the palace, Australians will not only not object, but will also think it is natural.

"Well, this is actually what I want to tell you. Although it seems that you have more than 200 million pounds of funds now, even richer than the royal families of some European countries. But in fact, once these funds are invested in the big hole of national development, you will find that these funds are just a drop in the bucket. You have gained a lot of reputation in Australia, which is good, so you must not easily lose these reputations." Queen Victoria nodded again with relief, looking at the boy in front of her who was half a head taller than her, and said with a little emotion: "I was worried about you, but now it seems that you have initially grown into a qualified ruler. Arthur, I am proud of you, and your father will be very pleased if he knows all this."

Arthur did not answer anything, but supported Queen Victoria's hand more forcefully.

Happy times are always short. As Queen Victoria and Arthur walked and stopped, an afternoon passed quickly without them realizing it. When the two reacted, the sun had already set.

"Okay, Arthur, let's stop here. I know you have a lot of things to do in Australia, and grandma is not dying yet, so she doesn't need you to accompany her all the time." Queen Victoria finally patted Arthur's hand and said to him with a smile.

"Grandma." Arthur was a little reluctant. He had wanted to stay on the Isle of Wight to accompany Queen Victoria for a few more days, but he didn't expect that Queen Victoria had already driven him away after just a few hours.

"Good boy, go back to Australia. No matter when, you must always remember that you must not be swayed by emotions. As the ruler of a country, the country is the most important to you." Queen Victoria touched Arthur's forehead and instructed.

"Well, grandma, I know." Arthur nodded vigorously and said his final goodbye to Queen Victoria.

Port.

When Arthur stepped on the ship to return, Princess Beatrice came slowly, handed Arthur a suitcase, and said: "Arthur, this is what your grandmother asked me to give you. Your grandmother said that there are things in it that you will use in the future, but she also asked me to warn you not to use the things in it for at least five years, even for her face."

First update, some book friends said that there is no revenge, but it is not true, it's just that the timing is not right. Besides, considering that Queen Victoria dotes on Arthur, will she really not leave Arthur a backhand?

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