Chapter 808 Arthur, Emperor of Australasia

For all Australasians, the National Day of 1933 was particularly different.

This originally ordinary day became very special because it was determined to be the founding day of the empire and the day Arthur, the first emperor of Australasia, ascended the throne.

Long before the arrival of the new year, that is, around Christmas in 1932, the area around St. Arthur's Castle was already surrounded by domestic and foreign media.

Crazy people crowded in St. Arthur's Castle even before January arrived, and the reason why they were so crazy was that it was a very remote location for Arthur's coronation ceremony.

How crazy are Australasians?

According to data from the transportation department, since December last year, trains from all over the country to St. Arthur's Castle have been full. Even adding a few more trains will not help.

St. Arthur Castle, with a population of just over one million people, is currently estimated to have more than 1.5 million people living in the city.

This was extremely fatal to the security of Fort St. Arthur. Due to the shortage of police manpower, the Capital District has urgently dispatched thousands of police officers to other states, with the purpose of doing its utmost to maintain order during Arthur's coronation ceremony.

The good news is that people also know how important this boarding ceremony is to Arthur. Although everywhere is crowded, illegal and criminal incidents rarely occur. Once it happens, it will be stopped by the brave Australasians around.

After all, life in Australasia is much better now than before, and people don't need to do anything sneaky for their own food rations.

Those currently engaged in illegal and criminal activities in Australasia are either spies specially dispatched from abroad to carry out sabotage in Australasia, or they are rioters who live a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife and never obey the rule of law. .

No matter what kind of group they are, they are an existence that the Australasian government cannot tolerate. In the face of various illegal and criminal incidents, Australasia also has relevant rewards for bravery.

Even if someone is injured due to their bravery, the government will bear the medical expenses of the brave person and provide certain additional subsidies and rewards.

This is also a big reason for the lower crime rate in Australasia. As long as there are more people who are brave and willing to do what is right, coupled with the guidance and encouragement of the government, some young people will always be intimidated.

As the time gets closer to January 10th, the grand occasion of St. Arthur's Castle also approaches the two largest cities in Australasia.

For officials, the establishment of the empire was also of great benefit to them. First of all, Arthur publicly stated that after the establishment of the empire, he would reward some of the heroes who contributed to the establishment of the empire, so that the aristocracy of Australasia would become more prosperous.

This made those officials look forward to the big rewards after the enthronement ceremony, and they were constantly speculating whether they could get the title they wanted.

As time came to January 10, 1933, the founding ceremony of the Australasian Empire and the enthronement ceremony of the empire's first emperor Arthur officially began.

The grand occasion of the coronation ceremony was unprecedented, and the fanatical Australasians almost filled the square in front of the Palais des Nations.

Several kilometers of nearby roads were filled with enthusiastic and excited Australasians.

Some media once again issued a heartfelt sigh: "If Emperor Arthur asks these people to initiate a war against any country at this time, there is a high possibility that these people will obey without any thought."

Yes, with the establishment of the empire, Arthur also has a new name at home and abroad, Arthur the Great.

In the West, people who are usually called emperors are basically rulers who created a very glorious era.

For example, the extremely famous Alexander the Great created the Alexander Empire that was also very prosperous for a while.

As the first emperor of Australasia, also known as the founding king, Arthur's enthronement ceremony undoubtedly attracted the attention of a large number of people at home and abroad.

According to a conservative estimate, there were at least a thousand cameras and video cameras on site, and the royal family and the government each contacted camera teams in order to preserve this memorable moment in Australasia.

In order to leave a better impression on future generations of people, on the day of the coronation ceremony, Arthur smiled almost the whole time, like a string, performing one tedious ceremony after another.

The person responsible for crowning Arthur was naturally the largest bishop in Australasia, Archbishop Steed.

Among the distinguished guests attending Arthur's coronation ceremony were many European kings, including King George V of England, and dozens of European dukes, including Grand Duke Dmitry of Finland.

It can be said that as long as it is a European monarchy, important members from the royal family and government will basically be present.

When multiple media reported on this grand occasion, they couldn't help but sigh: "This is really a good day for the monarchy!"

Among the guests, the most distinguished one should be King George V of the United Kingdom.

Logically speaking, as a contemporary of Arthur, George V was older than Arthur and his country was more powerful than Arthur's, so he did not need to attend in person.

But I don’t know what the purpose of George V was. In short, he did attend Arthur’s coronation ceremony in person with several of his princes.

Wearing the noble imperial attire that he had already prepared, Arthur stood on the podium in the square, with a serious face and solemn oath: "

I, Connaught Arthur, swear by God and all my people that I will work in good faith for the good of the Australasian Empire.

I swear that I will do everything in my power to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the people of Australasia and to fight against all enemies who harm their rights and freedoms.

As the Emperor of Australasia, I swear that I will ensure that no inch of the territory is invaded by the enemy, even if it costs my blood and life.

I will govern Australasia with honesty and justice, respecting and abiding by the Constitution and laws of the Empire, and doing everything in my power to ensure the safety and well-being of all people.

I will take steps to ensure the economic prosperity of the Empire. I will create a more just legal system to ensure that every citizen can enjoy equal rights and interests.

I swear that I will maintain and protect the country's artistic and cultural heritage, and regard caring for the country and its people as my lifelong goal.

I will witness with all my people that a great country will eventually stand on top of the world, and a great nation will eventually become a promoter of the world.

Long live Australasia! Long live the empire! "

When Arthur finished his oath, there was thunderous applause outside the square. The people of Australasia cheered wildly, and the condensed shouts seemed to shake the sky.

Many foreign media, whose ears were ringing in the crowd, quietly swallowed when they saw the enthusiastic actions of the surrounding Australasians, and raised the fear of Australasia in their hearts by several levels.

The monarchs and officials of many countries are also quietly watching this scene, and they are constantly increasing the importance of Australasia in their hearts.

George V even sighed with envy: "If we pissed off the old Germany, we would only have to fight the German army. But if we piss off the current Australasia, we will fight all the people of Australasia." "

When the people of a country are united from the inside out, no matter how powerful the enemy they face, there is only one outcome they face, and that is failure.

Arthur didn't know how the island country's officials felt when they saw Australasia's grand occasion, but now, Arthur was sure that Australasia had truly become a super power under his more than 30 years of hard work. Strong country.

The national concept of the Australasians has been firmly borne in mind by most Australasians since the establishment of the Empire, and they have sincerely accepted it.

In the future, there will not be many ethnic distinctions in Australasia, because everyone has a unified name, and that is Australasian.

The establishment of the Australasian Empire is spreading to all corners of the world at an extremely rapid speed.

Most people know that the power of this empire cannot be underestimated, and its comprehensive threat capability may even exceed that of the former German Empire.

William II did not have such a fanatical and loyal public, but he still launched a violent impact on the previous world situation, and almost made the British fall off the pedestal.

Nowadays, a more powerful empire has emerged. I don’t know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing for the current world situation.

Whether foreign politicians are willing to admit it or not, Australasia, which has the title of empire, is definitely much more difficult to deal with than before.

The establishment of the Empire successfully integrated all regions of Australasia. Whether it is Australia or New Zealand, whether it is New Guinea or Java, they will all become glorious citizens of the Empire.

Moreover, Arthur naturally became Emperor Arthur, which gave those people who were already very fanatical about Arthur more reasons to be fanatical about Arthur.

Although this kind of blind worship is not a good thing for democratic countries, for monarchies like Australasia, it is a good way to strengthen national cohesion and enhance the country's overall strength.

Moreover, the people's blind worship of Arthur will also transfer part of their favor to Arthur's children.

When Crown Prince William ascends the throne in the future, the resistance he will encounter will become very small, and he will be able to easily control the entire country.

This is like Edward VII after Queen Victoria. Regardless of Edward VII's abilities, he could always easily control the voice of Britain because he was the son of Queen Victoria, one of the greatest monarchs in British history.

Arthur no longer cares about external public opinion. As long as the European monarchies recognize the legitimacy of the empire, then the Australasian Empire will be reasonable and legal.

What's more, the people of Australasia have no objections to this, so the establishment of the empire is a matter of course.

After successfully being crowned emperor, Arthur gained a little more say in the European royal family.

Although there is not much hierarchical difference between kings and emperors in the West, it is not like in the East where the emperor is the ruler of the country and the king is the vassal enshrined by the emperor.

But I have to admit that there is indeed a gap between the king and the emperor. There are not many well-recognized empires at present, and the only truly powerful empire may be the Australasian Empire.

The German Empire was just a facade, and the real power had nothing to do with the monarchy. The Austrian Empire had been weakened too much, and its overall strength was not as good as the previous middle power, the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Needless to say, the British Empire goes without saying. Although the British Empire was very powerful, the title of the empire came from India, which determined that the British Empire was not a legitimate empire in the eyes of European royal families.

This is why George V was very envious of Arthur. Obviously the country he ruled was more powerful than Australasia, but it was Arthur who became emperor.

Moreover, the European royal family had almost no objection to Arthur becoming emperor, but his throne in India was just for his own entertainment at best.

If George V calls himself Emperor George, he may be greeted only by ridicule from European royal families.

On the second day after the establishment of the empire, that is, January 11, 1933, the Imperial Government of Australasia announced a piece of blockbuster news:

From now on, January 13th of each year is officially designated as Arthur the Great Day, also known as Emperor's Birthday, to celebrate the birthday of Arthur, the greatest emperor in the history of Australasia and the founder of the great empire.

Because January 13th falls on Australasia's annual National Day holiday, the Australasian government officially announced that the future National Day will be extended by three days and will be changed to January 10th to 19th every year.

A full ten days of vacation is enough to make many Australasians ecstatic.

Even those who had not celebrated King Arthur's Birthday before could not help but be delighted by the news from the government, and quickly accepted the new holiday of King Arthur's Day.

Three more days off each year is definitely good news for everyone. Because the Australasian labor law stipulates that citizens who work within the holiday range will enjoy at least double salary subsidies.

Citizens who need to work overtime on holidays can enjoy benefits of up to three times their salary.

Whether you choose to rest or work overtime, these three days are enough to bring some improvement to most people.

The only ones who have some objections are domestic capitalists. More vacation time means less time for them to legally exploit people.

Most capitalists are not willing to pay two or three times the salary for holidays. This is currently the biggest means to ensure that people have enough rest time.

However, no capitalist dares to stand up and directly oppose holidays such as Arthur the Great Day established by the government.

What is the difference between this and opposing Arthur's proclaimed emperor? In Australasia, let alone how the government will respond to this kind of behavior, the people of Australasia alone are enough to make companies that do this behavior disappear in Australasia.

Note that you disappear rather than move out.

For many fanatical Australasian people, their own interests may be squeezed, but Arthur's prestige cannot be violated.

Ever since a few unfortunate islanders openly trampled on the Australasian flag and challenged Arthur's majesty many years ago, few people have dared to question Arthur on the street.

Because several islanders have never been heard from again, the government not only did not punish the people who violently attacked the islanders, but also rewarded them.

Some gratitude from the people no longer mattered to Arthur. If there is a degree of favorability, Arthur believes that most people have a full degree of favorability towards him.

The greatest good news for Arthur after the creation of the empire was that it completely bound the entire country to Arthur.

When anyone mentions the Australasian Empire, the first thing that comes to mind is Arthur, who founded it.

The people's favorability towards Arthur will be inherited by Arthur's heirs. This is very helpful for the inheritance of the throne. At least for a few decades, there is no need to worry about the risk of the throne being overturned.

Even decades later, as long as the future emperor doesn't do stupid things and can be his own emperor safely, there won't be much of a problem.

Because the empire represents the entire country, and the empire is highly bound to the Australasian royal family.

Once the Royal Family of Australasia ceases to exist, it also means that the entire Australasian Empire ceases to exist.

Even if it is to maintain the stability of the entire country, future officials must maintain the status of the royal family and the emperor.

In order to show their obedience to Arthur and the government, many capitalists also spontaneously organized some celebrations.

Workers in various factories and enterprises can basically receive free food and materials distributed by capitalists.

Although the government has not distributed free supplies to all Australians, it has also focused on providing relief to some low-income groups, and has started a new round of free movie screenings in various cities to achieve the point where all people can celebrate together.

At the same time, major film studios are constantly filming the grand occasion of the founding of the empire and Arthur's accession to the throne, and coupled with the public's reaction in recent days, they are producing different documentary films.

These documentary films will be the best way for future generations to understand this new empire, and will also be a way for future Australasians to strengthen their recognition and favor of the empire.

Just imagine how future generations will feel watching the Founding Ceremony, which is almost how Australasians will feel watching these documentary films in the future.

This can be regarded as the benefit that Arthur left to future generations. There will be a steady stream of Australasians influenced by these documentary films to maintain a love for their country.

These people will be the mainstay of the country in the future, and they are also the potential group of people who will protect the security of the country and maintain the status of the royal family.

Although the day of the establishment of the empire was unprecedented, it only lasted a few days.

After all, the people have their own lives, and the royal families of various countries cannot stay in Australasia forever.

On the second day after the coronation ceremony, guests from various countries continued to bid farewell to the royal family. With the gifts of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Australasia, they boarded ships returning to their own countries.

By the time Arthur celebrated his birthday, basically only a few relatively close national representatives and the royal family remained in St. Arthur's Castle.

Arthur also enjoyed his leisure time. After all, entertaining dozens of national representatives and royal families, although it is not necessary to receive them in person, is tiring enough.

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