Chapter 810: King Peter of California
"Father, don't worry. With this guard, coupled with your support, I will surely become a great monarch like you and make California stronger. "In mid-February 1933, a tearful parting took place in the palace.
After more than ten years of training by Arthur, Peter, who was born in 1915, finally grew up, and after spending his 18-year-old coming-of-age ceremony, he was going to the Kingdom of California to officially take over the rights of the kingdom.
Arthur was naturally reluctant to do this, but he also knew that this was Peter's best chance to take control of the Kingdom of California.
Anyway, with the support of himself and Australasia, there is no need to worry about Peter's rule in California.
Moreover, Peter's knighthood in Australasia remained, and he remained the glorious Duke of Darwin, Australia.
In addition to receiving 1% of Darwin's tax every year, this would allow him to remain in the Australasian aristocracy and be blessed by Arthur.
"Peter, when you go to California, you must pay attention to your own safety. If you encounter a problem, discuss it with the people under you, and if you really can't solve it, you can also contact your father. Queen Mary was reluctant to give up on her son, Peter.
"I understand, Mother." Peter nodded with a smile on his face, and said very confidently, "With this guard that my father gave me, my safety in California is enough to be guaranteed.
Uncle Gavin will also help me, and if there is something that can't be solved, I will contact you. ”
The Uncle Garvin that Peter referred to was actually the butler that Arthur had chosen for Peter.
After deciding to make both Peter and George kings of the Americas, Arthur had already begun to lay out for them.
One of the most important aspects of the layout is to choose a loyal steward for them to rule their own country.
Like the stewards of Kent, who were loyal to Arthur, Peter and George had their own stewards.
These butlers have a distinct trait, that is, they are very loyal to their masters, Peter and George, and are able to truly prosper and lose both with Peter and George.
"Peter, there is always something to do." Crown Prince William also looked at his younger brother with a smile, and the relationship between the brothers was still very good: "Mother is already choosing a queen for you, and I hope to attend your wedding this year." ”
"No hurry, no hurry." When it comes to other things, Peter is confident and smiling.
But when it comes to choosing a future wife for himself, Peter gives a rare shy smile and tries to skip the topic of embarrassment.
"Peter, you haven't forgotten what you told you before, have you?" Arthur stepped forward and looked at Peter with a serious gaze.
"Never forget, father." Peter nodded firmly, put away all his expressions, and said with a serious and serious face: "We will always be a family, and I will always abide by the relevant regulations of the royal family." ”
The rules that Arthur refers to are actually the relevant constraints on the members of the royal family, and what Arthur asked for before Peter left.
The first is the relationship between the little ones. When they were both princes, they could have a very good relationship.
However, when they rule different countries, the change of interests between countries is likely to affect their relations.
Arthur's demand was that no matter how conflicting the interests of the nation were, they must ensure the safety and harmony between the brothers.
Then there are some requirements for Peter. Despite Arthur's teachings, Peter was very obedient.
But after going to the United States and becoming King of California, there was a whole Pacific Ocean separated from Australasia, and many things had to be decided by Peter himself.
As the king of all California, Peter's power was great, and the temptations were absolutely great.
One of Arthur's requests to Peter mentions that Peter may be allowed to be a little debauched in his private life, but not in the open.
Second, after Queen Mary found a wife for Peter, Peter had to manage his relationship with her, at least on the surface.
And then there's the domination of California. To the north of California is Peter's brother, the West Coast United Kingdom, which George will rule.
The two countries were not far apart, and Arthur did not want to see a war break out between the two countries.
As it stands, both California and the United Kingdom on the West Coast have large amounts of land, but they are sparsely populated.
Their first task is to raise the population, develop the economy, and secondly, to expand a certain industrial scale.
As for the massive expansion, it basically has nothing to do with the two little guys. Their geographical location means that they will not expand massively, and a better way is to develop the economy and make their country richer and stronger.
In order to ensure Peter's safety, Arthur carefully prepared an army for Peter. This army had been training for several years and had been indoctrinated with allegiance to Peter.
It is not possible to guarantee everyone, but most of the army is definitely loyal to Peter.
Moreover, Peter himself was responsible for the armament and military expenses of this army, which also increased the loyalty of the army to a certain extent.
Whether or not he could fully control the army depended on Peter's ability and charisma upon arrival in California.
This was also the first test that Arthur left Peter before he arrived in California.
If even this army could not be subdued, then why did Arthur believe that Peter, when he arrived in the Kingdom of California, would be able to make the whole country loyal to him?
In addition to an army of less than a thousand men arranged for Peter, Peter was accompanied to California this time by a small number of officials, some experts in the medical field, many servants, Peter's personal tailors, jewelers, cooks, and so on.
Those who were able to approach Peter in every way naturally preferred loyal men from Australasia.
With everything ready, it was almost time for Peter to leave Australasia.
Crown Prince William and government representatives personally put Peter on the ship, and after seeing Peter go to the east, he returned the same way.
The good news is that with the development of human technology, the distance between Australasia and California is no longer an issue.
Previously, the two places were separated by an entire Pacific Ocean, and it would have taken at least nearly a month to sail with the fastest ships.
With the continuous development of aircraft, the speed of transportation for people to travel is becoming faster and faster.
According to the fastest planes now, it only takes about three days to get from Australasia to California.
If there is a real emergency, the fastest plane in the world can be used to get back to Australasia within a week.
This is also the reason why Arthur is not so sad about Peter's departure, and going to California is a better choice for Peter.
But it is undeniable that after Peter was sent away, the palace became much quieter than before.
In addition to Princess Louis, Arthur and Queen Mary, only Princess Anna, Prince George, Crown Prince William, Princess Alexandrin, and their child Alexander are currently living in the royal family.
More than two years ago, Princess Alexandrine, the wife of Prince William, successfully became pregnant, and successfully gave birth to the third heir to the royal family, that is, Prince William's eldest son Alexander.
As soon as Alexander Jr. was born, he was loved by Arthur, as well as by Princess Louise and Queen Mary.
In the entire Australasian royal family, little Alexander is definitely the most powerful little guy.
Born in July 1931, little Alexander is now only one and a half years old and has just learned to walk and talk.
But Arthur's desk has been repeatedly harmed by Alexander Jr., and even some important documents have been thrown everywhere by Alexander Jr.
It's just that Arthur often smiles at little Alexander's naughtiness and doesn't mean any harsh criticism.
After all, this is the third generation of the throne, and there is nothing more important to Arthur than Alexander Jr.
Even, little Alexander received the most special treatment from the royal family, and received his own knighthood as soon as he was born.
As the son of Crown Prince William, Alexander Jr. is already the destined next Prince of New Zealand, that is, the crown prince of the empire.
However, before he becomes the crown prince of the empire, he must still have his own title and corresponding territory.
Arthur also made no secret of his affection for Alexander Jr., and directly awarded Alexander Jr. the title of Duke of Sydney.
Sydney is too special for Australasia, and its importance is not less than that of the capital, Fort St. Arthur, and its status in Arthur's mind is even more impressive.
Although the former capital of the country, Arthur spent the most important period of his life in Sydney.
It was also in Sydney that Arthur began as the Duke of Australia, gradually acquired New Zealand and New Guinea, and established the unified kingdom of Australasia.
In Sydney, Arthur rose from the British royal family to the king of Australasia, and was loved by the vast majority of Australasian people.
As the current economic center and largest city in Australasia, Sydney has a separate Sydney territory, which can already prove Sydney's status in Arthur's heart.
Giving Sydney as a title to Alexander Jr. is actually confirming Alexander's identity as the third-generation heir.
In addition to the recognition of the name, the annual financial income of the Sydney Territory is also a rather exaggerated figure.
As the Duke of Sydney, Alexander the Younger can receive 1% of the total financial income of the Sydney Territory every year, which is definitely not a small number.
The money was kept by his mother, Princess Alexandrin, until little Alexander came of age, and then returned to him in its entirety.
What is certain is that when little Alexander comes of age, the annual funds he receives with the Duke of Sydney will add up to at least 10 million.
You don't have to do anything to become a multi-millionaire in the future, which is also the best gift Arthur gave to little Alexander.
This treatment is better than all of Arthur's sons, and it is enough to see the truth of the saying that the next generation is in.
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