At the time of the start of the campaign in Australasia due to quarantine and wartime tensions, the rest of the region except Australasia was not affected in the slightest.

For European countries, the most important thing at the moment is the transformation of the post-war economy.

During the war, due to the shortage of materials, almost all participating countries implemented a system of material rationing and material purchase restrictions.

Even in the United Kingdom, where supplies are relatively abundant, the amount of supplies that each person can buy is limited.

While this has limited the rise in prices and ensured that more people are able to buy goods, it has also affected the economy.

Now that the war is over, the most important thing for a country like Britain is to lift restrictions and rations and restore the pre-war free market.

Compared with the French, the British actually suffered in the distribution of post-war benefits. Even Belgium has acquired a small part of the country, but Britain has no hope of expansion because it is separated from the European continent by sea.

As a result, the British focused more on colonial and German warships.

Since the last naval battle, the German fleet has remained largely unsorted, and the main forces have remained.

According to the agreement with the other Entente powers, Britain was able to acquire about six capital warships and more than 20 new small and medium-sized warships, taking almost most of the main force of the German High Seas Fleet.

This would strengthen the Royal Fleet and allow the British Empire to maintain naval superiority, which would be another form of compensation for the British Empire.

The British Empire even prepared a welcoming ceremony for these German warships, waiting for the official reception of these German warships after a while, and strengthening the strength of the Royal Navy.

Almost all of the victorious countries reaped the benefits of the war, and even countries like Belgium were preparing various celebrations to divert public attention.

The news of the flu in Australasia stopped the jubilant mood for a day or two, but it was quickly restored thanks to the explanations of the governments.

All kinds of festive news are widely reported in European countries, and there are many scenes of peace and prosperity.

The various news reports in Australasia seem to be somewhat out of place, not only are the words crisis, must, and immediate used frequently, but the atmosphere in the country seems to have returned to the time of war.

Thanks to Arthur's popularity among the people, in just three days, hundreds of Australasian people with symptoms were voluntarily quarantined, and various supplies were urgently deployed and distributed to the people.

Arthur specifically emphasized that in addition to ensuring people's daily necessities, it is necessary to ensure the supply of masks and disinfectants, which are important materials during the flu period.

At the same time, for all material sales points, we must uphold the principle of reducing prices if they can reduce prices, and must not increase prices. The government can subsidize it with the single requirement that no store or point of sale increase the price, or even reduce the price as appropriate, to ensure that every Australasian can afford to buy supplies at all times.

The principle of no price increase was specifically admonished by Arthur and required the government to do so. If you can do it, you will be meritorious, and if you can't do it, you will be at fault.

Under Arthur's tough attitude, even if the order in Australasia was a little tense, the prices of various materials were still the same as before the war.

The government must encourage Australasian people who voluntarily quarantine by ensuring that they have all supplies available and that their demands are met as much as possible.

For those with special circumstances such as students in these groups, we should also try to ensure the learning needs of these people to ensure that the studies of these quarantined people will not be delayed for too long.

No one can guarantee how long this wave of flu will last, and if it is delayed for a year or two, you can't go without learning for such a long quarantine period, right?

In short, Arthur takes the current flu very seriously, and has set far stricter demands on the government than during the war.

War doesn't threaten Australasia itself, but this flu can. Arthur's love for the people that Arthur has always advocated can be fully demonstrated in this flu.

Even though Arthur had prepared in advance, according to the information reported by the government, there were still some problems.

At the new round of emergency cabinet meeting, Arthur frowned, looked at Philip, the Minister of People's Livelihood, and asked with a little dissatisfaction: "Minister Philip, why are some areas still not getting enough supplies?" I remember that the country's material reserves are still very rich, which is completely enough for the people of the whole country to consume for more than two years. ”

Shortly after the end of the war, this was also good news for Australasia.

The government also has sufficient supplies to carry out this quarantine and wartime status, while also ensuring that the population has enough supplies.

"Your Majesty, the supplies are sufficient, but we are somewhat short of manpower and cannot deliver the supplies to everyone in a short period of time." Philip, the Minister of People's Livelihood, stood up and quickly explained.

This can only be said that Australasian people are too obedient. After Arthur advised everyone to isolate at home for five days to make sure they didn't have any symptoms before going out normally, more than six out of ten Australasian people really chose to isolate at home.

Because most of the population is quarantined at home, although enough supplies have been delivered to major stores and sales outlets, people have not left their homes, and naturally they cannot procure these supplies.

In addition, the masks and disinfectants distributed by the government for free also need to be delivered door-to-door to ensure that everyone can get enough supplies.

As a result, the government will face a serious problem, which is the lack of sufficient manpower.

Australasia is a very vast country, which also increases the time and labor cost of material transportation.

Arthur frowned and thought for a while, and finally made a decision to use the army to transport supplies for the people.

Arthur's approach was quite bold, and the army served civilians, especially those with low and moderate incomes, which is rarely seen in current history.

What's more, Australasia is still a monarchy, so such a situation is even rarer, and it can even be said to be unheard of.

Looking at the European countries, which one is not crazy about exploiting the low-level civilians? Even in France, which shouts about freedom and human rights, the people can make sacrifices for the government if necessary.

But there is no way, the situation is urgent, only the army is sufficient, and can fully follow the orders of the government and Arthur.

Philip, Minister of People's Livelihood, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard Arthur's decision to use the army to distribute supplies to the people, but he was also shocked by Arthur's bold decision.

In any case, Arthur's decision was not something he could stop, so he could only silently carry out Arthur's orders.

At the end of May 1918, tens of thousands of Australasian troops moved into action at Arthur's order, distributing supplies to the population and maintaining order at the quarantine points and ports.

With the addition of these new forces, it is basically possible to ensure that the majority of Australasian people can obtain sufficient supplies, the vast majority of Australasian people can obtain basic living materials, and the isolation between cities can be maintained.

It has to be said that the isolation between cities has indeed effectively stopped the spread of influenza.

This, coupled with Arthur's call, has seen a number of symptomatic people voluntarily isolate at home or go to quarantine sites, which has slowed down the spread of influenza in Australasia.

Australasia, Sydney, in a special quarantine site set up by the city government.

"Mom, why did we move here?" A little boy looked out the window and saw the bustling crowd on the road, and then looked at the empty room with only clothes and food brought temporarily, and couldn't even find a cup to drink water, and looked at his mother who was cooking with a little grievance.

"Jon, didn't I say that? We moved here so that more people don't have to move here. When the little boy's mother heard this, she stepped forward and touched the boy's head, and explained with a smile.

"But why? If we don't come here, will more people move here? The little boy named Jon asked, still a little confused.

"Jon, we've got a cold now, and going out will infect other people. Haven't you been noisy and uncomfortable? I'm sure you don't want others to feel this kind of discomfort, do you? Hearing Jon's doubts, Jon's father, who was cleaning, stopped what he was doing, held little Jon in his arms, handed over a small wooden toy that had been specially brought over, and explained.

In order not to frighten the little one, he did not explain that it was not an ordinary cold, but a very serious and lethal flu in the mouth of the Royal Academy of Sciences.

"Of course, Dad. Can we get out when we're ready? Then I'm going to Sydney Palace Square, I heard that there is a statue of His Majesty there, and I can see His Majesty! Hearing that going out would infect others with a cold, little Jon immediately dispelled the idea of going out now, but at the same time, he was more curious and excited about his life after going out in the future.

"Of course, little Jon. When our cold is cured, I will take you there to see the monument to His Majesty and the heroes. Jon's dad nodded decisively and said with a firm face.

Education in Australasia was still very successful, and people in Australasia worshipped Arthur and heroes, and wanted to become scientific researchers and soldiers, because in this way they could become nobles faster.

As for the stars who make movies, in fact, it is not nothing. Australasia's entertainment industry is still growing rapidly, and the film industry has also grown considerably.

But the status of this entertainment industry in Australasia is not high, and the most popular are often those patriotic films produced by the government.

Although Arthur's prestige was somewhat too high in Australasia, it even formed a personality cult in the hearts of many people.

But this is much better than social entertainment to death, and the top brass disregards the pessimistic status quo at the bottom.

The conversation between the Jon family did not last long, and soon there was a knock on the door, which also made the Jon family very surprised and confused.

When entering the quarantine site, the City of Sydney specifically instructed that they should not go out without permission and that they should not interact with others in the vicinity.

It's also about making sure that people in quarantine don't spread the flu to each other, so that some people who aren't infected can reduce the risk of infection.

The situation of Jon's family is not bad, because it is located in the capital Sydney, and there is basically no shortage of supplies.

Although the life in the quarantine point is certainly not as good as usual, it can be regarded as having enough to eat, that is, having enough free time, but not knowing what to do, and the family is a little bored.

Opening the door, the Jon family was shocked.

Standing at the door was neither a city official nor a police officer who had previously delivered supplies, but a group of soldiers in military uniforms but without any weapons.

The soldiers were uniformly wearing masks, and the two led by two people were disinfecting the outside of the room with disinfectant spray cans.

"Who are you?" Father Jon asked curiously.

"We are soldiers of the 1st Army Division, and we have been ordered to come to maintain the quarantine area, disinfect and distribute supplies. This is your supplies, sir. Please take an inventory, and if there are no problems, we will go first. The soldier explained his identity, then ordered his men to carry all the supplies to the door, and asked, "Do you need help moving into the house?" It's a bit too much, and it might be a bit of a hassle for you guys to move it on your own. ”

Where had the Jon family ever seen such kind soldiers, let alone these soldiers who were so considerate to carry supplies to the room.

"Uh, I'm in trouble."

In less than a few minutes, a team of soldiers moved all the supplies into the room and handed a list of supplies to Jon's family.

Because I don't know how long I will be quarantined, I have distributed a lot of materials, including 10 masks per person, two bottles of disinfectant per family, 100 catties of grain per person, 5 catties of beef and mutton per person, a large bucket of milk and some flour.

These supplies are enough for Jon's family to live in the quarantine site for a period of time, not only is there no shortage of food, but also there is enough supply of beef, mutton and milk.

It is worth mentioning that in addition to these necessities, the materials also include the textbooks and stationery that little Jon needs, as well as some printed books and so on.

This book can be used to read in your free time, just in time to find some fun for the Jon family's long free time.

After the Jon family had counted all the supplies, the soldier in charge reminded, "If the symptoms are more severe, please find the soldiers standing guard nearby, they will take you to treatment." Rest assured that all supplies and treatment are free of charge, a privilege granted by His Majesty the King to all citizens. ”

"If you finish reading these books, you can also apply for a replacement. But remember, please don't go out of this room without the permission of the government, which is the only thing the government requires of you. ”

After the instructions were completed, the soldiers disinfected the outside of the house again, and then returned in a neat line, leaving only the stunned Jon and his family, who did not seem to have recovered from their surprise.

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