Chapter 109: Winning over people’s hearts (please subscribe!)

The New Zealand colonial government prepared a grand welcome ceremony for Arthur. It's the same at the port, but the welcoming crowd has all become New Zealanders.

Although they are said to be New Zealanders, in fact, most of them are of British descent like Australians. After living in New Zealand for tens or hundreds of years, they regard this land as their homeland.

It is precisely because of this that they will not resist rulers like Arthur who come from the British royal family and have the same skin and the same language.

If Arthur comes with a relief committee, then they will immediately welcome him.

Here, Arthur also successfully met General Piers Anthony, commander of the New Zealand Garrison, as well as New Zealand officials who had previously participated in Australia Day activities.

Seeing Arthur again, the New Zealand officials seemed very enthusiastic, and one by one they came forward to salute Arthur and say hello.

After waiting for these people to bow, Arthur formally met with General Pierce, the commander of New Zealand.

As one of the commanders of the colonial garrisons of the British Empire, General Pierce had a very luxurious resume. He graduated from the famous British Military Academy and had more than ten years of experience in the Native Army, Guards Army, and Colonial Army before he was finally selected. Appointed Commander of the Garrison in New Zealand.

Although he only commanded a garrison of 3,000 men in New Zealand, General Pierce would definitely be promoted to a position above division commander when he returned to England.

Arthur still had a good impression of General Pierce. After all, it was General Pierce's three thousand garrison that kept New Zealand's security situation very good.

"Dear Duke of Australia, His Royal Highness the Governor of New Zealand, welcome to New Zealand!" General Pierce stepped forward and said respectfully to Arthur with a smile on his face.

Although he was the colonial commander with military power, General Pierce still understood the status gap between himself and Arthur.

If the previous New Zealand garrison could compete with the colonial government, then after Arthur's arrival, the New Zealand colonial government could no longer compete with his three thousand garrison.

Even if he dares to disobey orders, Arthur may be able to eject his official position as Commander of New Zealand at any time through changes.

You know, these New Zealand garrisons are all composed of New Zealanders. Although there are also some British officers, Arthur is also from the British royal family.

Once Arthur gained the trust and recognition of the New Zealanders, it was a question whether his three thousand troops would obey his command.

After meeting all the officials, Arthur did not go directly to the government building where the New Zealand colonial government was located. Instead, he stayed directly at the port, allowing the guards to clear an open space and began to speak on the spot.

Since we are determined to eat the land of New Zealand, it is necessary to gain the hearts and trust of New Zealanders as the first step.

For a person who has a prominent noble status and is the legitimate ruler of a certain area, it is really easy to win over the people.

Just imagine, the ruler of a country and the prominent nobles will definitely have more trust in people's guarantees and speeches than those politicians!

After all, monarchy is considered the mainstream in this era. Any monarch or ruler cherishes his or her reputation very much, and will basically not do the kind of behavior that breaks his promise in public.

After all, the reputation and prestige of the monarch determine the credibility of the royal family. Once the credibility of the royal family is insufficient and people no longer trust and trust the royal family, both the royal family and the monarch may lose their ruling status.

After all, the liberal trend in Europe is still very scary. Even as a great power, hasn't France gone through several changes, from a monarchy to a republic?

Compared with those politicians who make big claims during the election campaign and do nothing when they take office, most monarchs at least know how to be considerate of their own people.

"People of New Zealand, I am Connaught Arthur, Duke of Australia and Governor-General of New Zealand. It is my honor to temporarily serve as your ruler and govern this prosperous region for twenty years. In In my opinion, all New Zealanders and Australians are a new nation evolved from European immigrants. Even our origins are the same, and our purposes are also the same." Arthur spoke to the entire crowd.

"Australia, like New Zealand, is a land located in Oceania. Whether we are Australians or New Zealanders, essentially we have the same purpose, which is to protect this great land and make it a better place." Prosperity."

"Now, Australia has completed the first step, increasing the per capita income level of all Australians, building industrial zones, and planning to build a huge railway across Australia. At this important moment, I think it is also time to bring the wave of development to Push it to New Zealand and let New Zealand rise and prosper along with Australia." Arthur said with a smile.

"Your Highness, Your Highness! Will you also build industrial zones and railways for New Zealand? Will you also increase the per capita income of New Zealanders?" the New Zealander asked impatiently.

They also used to be part of Australia, and New Zealand used to have similar development to Australia.

As both colonies of the British Empire, the incomes of New Zealanders and Australians are relatively low.

But since Arthur was crowned Duke of Australia, Australia's development has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Industrial areas, ports, railways, highways, hospitals, schools, universities, nursing homes, orphanages.

Buildings are rising one after another, which not only greatly improves the living standards and basic conditions of Australians, but also leaves a deep impression on New Zealanders.

Isn't the reason why Australia has experienced such tremendous changes in just over two years because they have an extra monarch?

It transformed Australia from a colony to an independent principality, and also significantly reduced taxes for Australians.

Compared with all the happy Australians, the treatment of New Zealanders is much worse.

As a colony, the New Zealand government had to hand over a large amount of revenue to the British Empire every year, and much of this revenue was squeezed from New Zealanders.

Seeing that Australia, which can be said to be a compatriot, has gradually developed and prospered, and then looked at itself, not only has to face harsh taxes, but is not even an independent country, New Zealanders can't stop crying with envy. flowed out.

"It is inevitable to improve the income of all New Zealanders. As your Governor, I cannot let a large number of New Zealanders remain in poverty. At least I should ensure that no New Zealander will worry about hunger. This question." Arthur nodded matter-of-factly.

"But issues such as building industrial zones and railways require the consultation of all officials of the colonial government. And New Zealand should not have a lot of funds to build these facilities. However, if the New Zealand colonial government agrees to build in New Zealand If so, as the Duke of Australia and the Governor of New Zealand, I am also willing to provide New Zealand with sufficient development funds in the form of loans." Arthur looked at the impatient New Zealanders and replied with a smile.

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