Chapter 46: Queen Victoria's Will

By the time Arthur and William II returned to the manor, it was past four o'clock in the afternoon.

It is no secret that Queen Victoria is critically ill in Europe, so there are countless high-level officials from all over the world who come to pay their respects to Queen Victoria, and the small port of Wight Island is actually congested.

By the time Arthur saw Queen Victoria again, it was already past five o'clock in the afternoon.

During this afternoon, hundreds of high-ranking European officials, royal families, and Queen Victoria's children and grandchildren chatted briefly with Queen Victoria.

Counting the life of Queen Victoria, she has made a very great contribution to the British royal family and the United Kingdom.

During the reign of Queen Victoria, Britain became the world's largest power, established the empire on which the sun never sets, and ascended to the throne of world hegemon.

In the hearts of all Britons, Queen Victoria is an irreplaceable great monarch and a witness to the British Golden Age.

In the British mainland, in all colonies, and even in every corner of the world, people can be seen spontaneously blessings and prayers for Queen Victoria.

This old man, who has worked for the British royal family and government all her life, has been recognized by all Britons and even most Europeans at the end of her life.

Compared with noon, Queen Victoria's complexion was much worse, and even her breathing was very short, and her chest was constantly rising and falling.

The most noticeable difference that can be felt is that at noon, there are not many doctors and nurses in the room, but in the afternoon, the room is already full of doctors and nurses.

Perhaps aware of her physical condition, Queen Victoria began to cry out anxiously.

The people around him listened carefully, and finally heard Queen Victoria's cry.

"Arthur! Arthur! ”

"Go find Arthur! Your Majesty wants to see Arthur! Hurry up! "The crowd conveyed Queen Victoria's orders.

At this time, Arthur had already arrived in the manor and was slowly walking towards the room.

Startled by the anxious shouts of the crowd, Arthur quickened his pace, and in a few steps rushed to Queen Victoria's room and slammed open the door.

"Arthur!" Seeing Arthur push the door in, Queen Victoria's dim eyes lit up and called.

"Grandmother, I'm here, Arthur is here." Arthur stepped forward quickly, grabbing Queen Victoria's dangling hand.

"Arthur, Grandmother loves you. Please forgive the grandmother, but the prestige of the British royal family must not be damaged, otherwise everyone will be in a state of no return. I have told Edward to pay you another reparation, and to help build industry in Australia. Arthur, with your father's and my wishes, live well, and stop thinking about the past, okay? Queen Victoria gripped Arthur's hand tightly and said word by word.

"I see, grandmother. Rest assured, Arthur never blamed you, grandmother. Arthur nodded hurriedly and said.

"That's good, kid. Your father is my favorite son, and you are my favorite grandson. Arthur, I know you have ambitions, but you have to accumulate over a long period of time, don't you? Queen Victoria used her last strength to skillfully touch Arthur's forehead and said with a smile.

"I see, grandmother. Stop talking and get some rest. When you're well, we'll have a good chat. Arthur felt the growing strength in Queen Victoria's hand, and said reluctantly.

"It's all right, kid. Go and call Edward. Queen Victoria continued.

Crown Prince Edward had already been waiting beside him, and when he saw Queen Victoria mention his name, he hurriedly squatted in front of the bed on his knees.

"Edward, Arthur is your nephew anyway, isn't he? He lost his father, and he was about to lose his grandmother. Protect this child, this is my last request to you. Queen Victoria looked at Edward and said.

"Yes, Mother. Rest assured, as long as I'm here, no one will move Arthur. Crown Prince Edward nodded hurriedly and said.

"All the retinues I brought with me, the guards, were given to Arthur after my death, including their families." Queen Victoria said: "British New Guinea was given over to Australia, and Britain relinquished all sovereignty and administration. At the same time, Arthur was appointed Governor of New Zealand for a term of twenty years, and no one could remove the Governor in any way. Twenty years later, according to the will of New Zealand, the decision was made whether to stay in Australia or return to the United Kingdom. ”

"This, yes, Mother." Crown Prince Edward hesitated, but finally had to agree to Queen Victoria's order.

Because he saw Queen Victoria's cannibalistic eyes, if he dared to say a word, then Queen Victoria's will might have a clause in her will to pass on the throne to someone else.

This caused an uproar. You know, British New Guinea and New Zealand together are hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land.

What's more, these two regions are very close to Australia, and if Australia completely controls these two regions, then Australia is the natural hegemon in the South Pacific, and no one can reach into it.

As for Queen Victoria's statement that Arthur was appointed as the governor of New Zealand for twenty years, in the eyes of everyone, it was actually a free gift of New Zealand to Arthur.

Let Australia control New Zealand for 20 years, can New Zealand still run in the palm of Australia's hand?

"Edward, I want you to promise that the British Empire will not launch any action against Australia, not even a diplomatic threat, for twenty years. And the British Empire provided Australia with all kinds of support, including the means of force, within ten years, recognizing and guaranteeing Australia as a completely independent country. During this period, at least £5,000,000 per year must be provided to Australia, and immigration to Australia must not be stopped under any pretext. Queen Victoria continued.

Crown Prince Edward had no choice but to continue to make assurances to Queen Victoria.

If these commitments are implemented, Australia will not have to worry about any foreign enemies for ten years, because the British Empire will be the first to support them.

As for the situation that Crown Prince Edward said he would not do, in the presence of most European dignitaries and royal families, if Crown Prince Edward is really treacherous, then whether it is at the top of various countries or in the hearts of the British people, he will lose his prestige and credibility in an instant.

Queen Victoria's purpose was simple, to get Crown Prince Edward to make a promise in such a large public that he would not give him any chance to resist and refuse.