Chapter 194: We Must Choose a New Overlord!

At 9:15 a.m. on July 1, 1939, General Moheed, the top commander of the 400,000 Australian troops trapped in the mountains north of Port Moresby, issued a clear telegram announcing the unconditional surrender to the Donghui Defense Army.

This news undoubtedly became the last straw that overwhelmed Australian Federal Prime Minister Lines.

Faced with the suspicions of the Commission of Inquiry on the War sent by Parliament, Lines committed suicide by swallowing a gun in the basement under the Prime Minister's House in Canberra on the night of July 1.

On July 2, John Curtin, the leader of the Australian Labor Party, was elected by Parliament as the 14th Prime Minister of the Australian Federation and concurrently served as the Minister of Defence.

On the same day, in his inaugural speech in Congress, Curtin clearly stated:

We have been deceived! In this time of crisis, we must shake off all the soreness that comes with being a result of Britain's traditional kinship! We don't have the time and energy to hold us accountable, and we don't have to think about why Britain and France have abandoned us, we just need to know that Britain is still Britain without Australia. And without Australia, we will lose our homeland.

So, we have to rethink Australia's relationship with Donghui! We must think clearly, before the outbreak of the war, Australia gained more from Donghui or lost more! Due to the wrong decision of his predecessor Lines, Australia has become a thug and cannon fodder for some countries and governments to challenge Donghui! Countless soldiers, countless civilians, died innocently, sadly, and worthlessly because of a conspiracy and a mistake.

We have to admit that in this conspiracy and mistake, Donghui is also a victim. It's just that this victim is so powerful that Britain and France only dare to declare war on it! They thought they could borrow our hands and get huge profits from Donghui, but it turned out that greed was the original sin! I believe that certain countries and governments will pay a heavy price for their greed and shamelessness!

Donghui is a responsible country that is keen to maintain world peace and stability, and King Donghui is a benevolent monarch who takes the maintenance of world peace as his own responsibility. Donghui has been using their most developed science and technology to promote the stable development of world trade and economy. It's hard for me to understand, why is Australia at odds with Donghui? Why is it hostile to Donghui? Why can't our federal government have its own opinions, but must be at the mercy of others?!

As the new Prime Minister of the Federation, the first thing I did when I took office was to submit a request for an armistice and peace talks between the two countries to His Majesty Cheng Gong, King of Donghui! I will do my best to repair and improve the relationship between us and Donghui. Donghui has never made territorial claims to any country or region, on the contrary, in this world, there are many countries and governments that are eyeing Donghui! Because, Donghui has the world's largest gold reserves, with the world's advanced scientific and technological strength!

If Australia must choose a country to attach to in this world to ensure that this beautiful continent will not be invaded by foreign countries, I think Donghui should be our best choice! Ladies and gentlemen, please do not let hatred blind you in your eyes and wisdom. Donghui should not be Australia's enemy and enemy, but should be our permanent protector!

John Curtin's inaugural speech was supported by a majority of members of Congress. Of course, there are inevitably a few naysayers.

However, the voices of the opponents were quickly drowned out by the doubts and angry denunciations of the majority of their supporters.

Curtin's inaugural speech not only marked a major change in Australia's national strategy, but also a major turning point in Australia's history, from relying on and following Britain to relying on and following Donghui!

Cheng Gong, who returned to the royal estate in Nanhua City, stood up to hold a press conference as soon as he learned that the new Australian Prime Minister John Curtin had sent a signal of friendly peace talks.

Cheng Gong spoke highly of John Curtin as an excellent strategist and a great statesman. He claims that Curtin wisely and wisely led all Australians to choose a bright path to infinite glory in the most critical moment in Australia's history.

Cheng Gong stressed that Donghui is a friendly country that loves world peace, and Donghui adheres to the four basic principles of mutual respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence, and maintains world peace, promotes common development, and pursues a policy of non-alignment, which is the purpose of Donghui's diplomacy. Donghui is willing to make friends with all countries and people in the world. Friends come with wine, jackals come with shotguns!

On July 3, 1939, there was a complete ceasefire on the battlefield of Dongao.

On July 7, on the battleship "King" docked in Sydney Harbour, King Cheng Gong of Donghui and Australian Prime Minister John Curtin signed the "Australia-East Security Treaty", which had a far-reaching impact on the entire international situation.

The full name of the "Australia-East Security Treaty" is: Mutual Cooperation and Security Treaty between the Federal Republic of Australia and the Donghui Empire.

In order to maintain international peace and security in the South Pacific region, the two countries decided to conclude this treaty. The agreement is as follows:

The High Contracting Parties uphold their belief in maintaining world peace and stability and maintain international peace and security and justice by settling their international disputes by peaceful means. Even if it is cheap, in order to maintain territorial integrity and political independence, it is also necessary to use discordant methods such as intimidation and the use of force with caution.

The States Parties contribute to the further development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening the institutions of their freedoms, promoting the principles that underlie them, and improving the conditions of stability and welfare. The States Parties endeavoured to bridge their differences and promote economic cooperation between the two countries.

States Parties develop and maintain, through individual and mutual cooperation, sustained and effective self-help and mutual assistance, their respective capacities to resist armed attacks on the basis of constitutional provisions;

The Contracting Parties shall agree from time to time on the implementation of this Treaty. In addition, in the event of a threat to the security of Australia and the international peace and security of the South Pacific region, an agreement may be entered into at the request of either of the Contracting Parties;

The States Parties swear to take action against common dangers and threats in accordance with the provisions and formalities of their respective constitutions in the event of an armed attack by either party in the areas of Australian governance;

In order to contribute to Australia's homeland security and the maintenance of international peace and security in the South Pacific, the Navy, Army, and Air Force of the Donghui Empire are permitted to use facilities and areas within Australia.

In addition, Australia publicly stated that the Australian side promised to hand over Papua New Guinea, which was originally under Australian trusteeship, to Donghui in custody. Donghui replaced Britain as its suzerainty, and all the rights and interests enjoyed by the British royal family and government in the Commonwealth of Australia were all managed by Donghui royal family and government;

The Australian side has allowed Donghui to invest in the construction of the main and branch lines of the high-speed railway and the highway network in Australia, and has the right to explore and exploit minerals within a range of 30 kilometers along the line, as well as the management rights of the railway and highway by the road protection team;

With the permission of the Australian side, Donghui will establish ports and airports in coastal cities such as Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Townsville, and that the Donghui Defence Force can set up naval bases and air bases and corresponding garrisons in Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, etc., to provide military security protection for Australia.

The subjects of Donghui may acquire the right of lease or ownership of the land they need for the construction of industrial and commercial houses in the territory of Australia, or for the purpose of farming;

The subjects of Donghui can reside and travel freely in Australia, and conduct various businesses such as industry and commerce;

The Australian government promised to grant all mineral mining rights in Western Australia to the subjects of Donghui, and as for the proposed mines, they would be negotiated separately.

In summary, Australia acknowledges that Donghui inherited all British interests in Australia; Acknowledging that Donghui people have the privilege of living, traveling, doing business, setting up factories and mining in Australia; All coastal harbors and islands in Australia shall not be leased or transferred to other countries; The Australian government hires Donghui people as political, military, financial and other consultants; East Australia jointly established the Police Academy and the Arsenal.

(To be continued.) )