Chapter 230: The Wedding of the Century
On 3 June, the G-15 summit closed. In this year, the ideology of Chinese citizens has undergone significant changes, and the rise of China's economy has officially begun.
On the 12th, the Supreme Soviet of the Russian Federation adopted and issued a declaration of sovereignty, declaring Russia's sovereign independence from the Soviet Union.
On the 23rd, Moldova in Eastern Europe declared independence.
On July 1, East and West Germany merged their financial systems, and the German Democratic Republic switched to West German marks, while the original East German marks were exchanged for West German marks at a "1:1" rate.
The collapse of the Soviet Union was imminent.
On July 9, the Nord Grand Convention Cerf visited West Germany, and West German Prime Minister Henry Kissinger cordially greeted him at the airport and described the friendship between the two countries for many years.
The West German airport was overcrowded, and tall German soldiers lined up on both sides of the airport, and while they were inspected by the Grand Duke of Nord, they also showed the pride and pride of the German nation to the fullest.
"In World War I and World War II, even if Germany made unforgivable mistakes, his spirit is worth learning from, the German Army is the first in the world, I believe no one will deny it."
Kissinger smiled slightly and did not answer, and after getting into the car, more than 60 Mercedes-Benz and Audi vehicles headed towards the German administrative center without saying a word all the way.
On the way, many German citizens took pictures, and this was the first state visit of this scale after World War II.
Meeting room of the West German Chancellery
"This Prime Minister's Mansion is not as luxurious as His Majesty's palace."
"But the influence of this place on Europe is far greater than that of the Nord Palace."
Kissinger's ridicule was met with Joseph's meaningful words, and when he glanced at Joseph, Kissinger smiled slightly and changed the topic.
"As for the matter of cooperation between the industrial blocs of the two countries, I believe that the German side has no reason to refuse, and it is indeed a very good idea to enter the American market, but you are not worried about American retaliation?"
"Now all his energy is on the collapse of the Soviet Union, and we are one in the EU. Does he have the ability to provoke the entire European Union? ”
"The CIA is not easy to provoke, and those financial giants are even more terrifying."
"We also have the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the financial giants? If they are willing to see the euro against the dollar, I don't think we should be on the losing side. ”
"I think it should be changed to maybe it would be more appropriate."
"Haha!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had reached some agreement.
The hegemony of the United States is obviously not in the interests of European countries, especially Germany and Nord, although no one will admit it, but in fact Germany does have the status of the leader of the European Union, and Nord ...... How many times did he provoke the United States?
If it could, the first target of the United States would probably be the Duchy of Nord. Now Joseph is still standing here intact, mostly because of the role of the nuclear weapons of the Duchy of Nord.
"The Middle East has not been quiet lately."
Joseph understood that Kissinger was referring to Iraq, and he also knew that Iraq would soon occupy Kuwait, and then American and Western troops would go to the Middle East for a four-month Gulf War (which didn't actually last long).
"But the United States will not allow us to intervene."
Joseph shook his head to show that he was puzzled by what Kissinger was trying to say, but the next sentence made Joseph's eyes light up.
"Oil!"
The Gulf War would lead to a skyrocketing increase in oil prices, which was an opportunity for Nord and Germany, primarily the Duchy of Nord, which had untold oil resources. It is only necessary to start stockpiling from now on. Of course, money did not make Joseph so happy, and it was obvious that Germany meant that he was ready to contend with the United States. Take the opportunity to sell oil to the United States at a high price.
A Nord principality is not enough to stand up to the United States, but it is not the same when West Germany or even the future United Germany is added, he is the future leader of the European Union.
Joseph visited West Germany for 10 days, during which he visited industrial groups such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. At the same time, it also helps to promote the alliance between the automobile industries of the two countries.
On August 17, Iraq withdrew its troops from Iran and released prisoners of war captured during the Iran-Iraq war.
On 28 August, Iraq declared Kuwait a province.
By this time Joseph had returned to the Duchy of Nord. He knew that the Gulf War was coming, and he had to start preparing for a higher oil price, and the cabinet was very busy about it.
In September, the NORD 1990, the first fully self-developed passenger aircraft in the NORD Principality, was launched into the air, and after testing, everything was fault-free, the flight was good, the ability to overcome temporary crises was good, and the ability to make a forced landing was good.
On October 3, East Germany merged with West Germany.
The first president of the German merger was Joseph's old friend Kissinger, and everything was expected, so it was not surprising.
On October 8, Nord officials suddenly announced that a week later, the Grand Duke of Nord would marry Kate, the Marquess of England. Abt, this is the wedding of the century, the most high-profile wedding of 1990, and it is a huge feast.
At the same time, the President of the United States sent a congratulatory message.
In a moment, the Queen of England sent her blessings on behalf of the royal family.
The King of Spain, the President of Germany, the Queen of the Netherlands, the Royal Family of Denmark, the King of Morocco, the Prince of Monaco, the Governor General of Canada, the Governor General of Australia, the King of Thailand, the Emperor of Japan, and Chinese leaders sent congratulatory messages one after another.
Heads of state, kings, and presidents sent congratulatory messages for the first time, followed by Christian popes, presidents of well-known enterprises around the world, and group companies sent blessings one by one.
When it comes to the happiest bride in 1990, it is none other than Kate, who may never have imagined that her wedding would be so influential and legendary.
On October 9, NORD Royal Petroleum announced that in order to celebrate the wedding of the group's director, His Majesty the Grand Duke of Nord, the price of Nord oil was reduced by 90% for a whole week.
At the same time, NORD Royal Media announced that in order to celebrate the wedding of His Majesty the Grand Duke, Royal Media Group will conduct a week-long congratulatory message, one euro each, with no upper limit (exquisite requirements).
NORD Audi announced that in order to celebrate the wedding of His Majesty the Grand Duke, the wedding car will be led by 188 Bugatti Veyrons, 999 Audis and 68 black Rolls-Royces to welcome the guests of the heads of state.
Nord Royal Bank announced that 990,000 red envelopes will be given on the wedding day, each of which will be 100 euros.
This is just the practice of the local tyrants and nouveau riche Nord Group companies, followed by some activities prepared by the military, and some traditional celebrations prepared by Abner.
On October 10th, more than 600 top chefs from all over the world arrived in the Principality of Nord to prepare the Dinner of the Century for the guests of the Principality of Nord.
On October 11, the Nord royal family announced that it would exempt the royal family from taxes for the entire year of 1990.
On October 12, the penultimate day of the wedding, an aircraft carrier of the Nord Home Fleet fired 66 to send a blessing to His Majesty the Grand Duke.
On October 13th, the penultimate day of the wedding, the heads of state and guests arrived, and for a moment the streets of Nord were filled with luxury cars and luxury convoys.
On October 14, the day of the wedding, 199 new fighters of the Nord military tumbled over the Nord sky, and blue and pink ribbons were arranged in the air from time to time in the shape of hearts.
On the screen in front of the palace, the phalanx of 30,000 Nord Royal Army troops in front of the Governor's Palace of Western Sahara is being inspected by Joseph through video, with red dresses, brand-new submachine guns, and neat steps, so that guests from all over the world can't help but feel refreshed.
This was followed by tank units, missile units, heavy artillery units, helicopter gunships......
The Royal Navy of Western Sahara sent more than 60 regular warships to the waters of Western Sahara, sending their most sincere wishes to His Majesty the Grand Duke.
The citizens of Nord were very happy, partly because of their grand wedding, and partly because of the full harvest of today, except for the red envelopes of the Nord Royal Bank, the major state-owned groups gave their own gifts, such as the communication group, directly for the cost of 500 euros.
Simply calculated, this wedding, the Principality of Nord cost more than two billion euros, but for Joseph, not to mention two billion euros, even if it is 20 billion, he will not pay too much attention to it.
After watching it, this is not a military parade, Joseph and Kate stand in the palace square exchanging rings and kissing affectionately, this scene is frozen in the camera, and in the future it will be carved into a statue and placed in front of the palace.
Kate is happy, although she doesn't like Joseph very much, but how many women can enjoy such a wedding? This moment...... She is the happiest woman.
More than 30 heads of state arrived, and the rest were all ministers and prime ministers, so it can be said that there is not a single country in the world that did not show up, and the gifts they gave were all exquisite.
The Nord Palace has a new look, the golden ground, the golden corridor, at this moment the Nord Palace can be regarded as a real splendor, the walls are hung with famous oil paintings and ink paintings from all over the world, each painting is worth more than 10,000 euros, not to mention the vases and clay pots on the ground, each of which is worth a lot of money.
It can be said that if a thief is mixed in today, then he can make several countries chaotic with one bomb, and take away a few things at will, then it will be enough to ensure his wealth for half his life.
At the banquet, Joseph and Kate were also very busy, and they needed to express their gratitude to the guests from all over the world, especially the President of the United States, the President of France, and the Queen of England.
Of course, thanks are gratitude, after the wedding, how it should be or what will be, after all, this is a private friendship and that is a state affair, and it can't be mixed up at all.
"This ring is good, but it doesn't quite match who you are, Joseph."
"Prince of Wales, do you also think that the most expensive is the best?"
"Of course not, my friend."
The Prince of Wales, who felt that he had been circumvented, hurriedly shut up. (To be continued, please search, the novel is better and updated faster!)
ps: Joseph has just come of age and just got married, how can it be over? Depressed, what do you think.