Chapter 311 Why Not Support Australasia?

The movie "Australasian Dream" was shown in Australasia throughout the National Day week.

According to the joint statistics of the three major film studios, the movie was shown more than 30,000 times in Australasia during the National Day week, and the number of viewers reached millions.

This does not mean that the rest of the people do not want to watch movies, but every time the movie is shown, there are crowds of people around, which means that some people are bound to be unable to squeeze in.

But in any case, this movie has been watched by at least more than 7 million people so far, which can be regarded as setting a record for the number of viewers of the current movie.

If the movie is shown more times or the movie is shown longer, Arthur believes that at least tens of millions of Australasia people will watch this movie.

Even in the future, the name of free movies will attract many people to watch.

In this era when entertainment conditions are not well developed, free sound movies, which are also promoting the country and the nation, will only have more viewers.

Of course, these 30,000 screenings cost the three major film studios up to 2 million Australian dollars.

If we count the projection equipment and trained projectionists purchased before, plus the cost of filming the film and editing the script, the total cost of this film may be as high as 10 million Australian dollars.

But in fact, this 10 million Australian dollars is the most worthwhile money Arthur has spent recently, no doubt about it.

It can be clearly felt that after the National Day Week, the crime rate and criminal cases across Australasia have decreased a lot, and the conflicts between immigrants of different nationalities have also decreased a lot.

Even most people can put aside their past grudges and become friends or partners with people they disliked before because of a sentence "We are all Australians".

For the first time, the large and general national concept of Australasia has been recognized by all Australasia and all immigrants on such a large scale.

Even according to the news from the Royal Parliament, since the National Day holiday, there have been dozens of applications for the establishment of nationalist parties. Australasia has become the most glorious recognition in the eyes of all Australasia residents.

This is a good thing for Arthur, at least it can solve some of the hidden dangers of non-British immigrants.

In terms of attracting immigrants, Arthur can finally absorb a large number of European immigrants without worrying about the hidden dangers and contradictions in the country due to the decrease in the proportion of the main ethnic group.

It can be said that as long as the concept of the Australasian nation is well managed, there will always be only one unified nation in Australasia.

Those who do not accept the unified national concept of the Australasians will become the aliens of Australasia. Not only will they not be recognized by the people around them, but even the government's welfare policies will not have the slightest bias.

Yes, there will be many welfare policies for Australasians in the future, but these all have a unified premise, that is, only Australasians can enjoy them.

As time entered mid-January 1912, accompanied by a debate and meeting of the British Cabinet, the naval policy of the British Empire was officially changed.

In fact, the trend of Britain's change of naval policy had already been revealed at the cabinet meeting at the end of last year.

The actual reason is also very simple. Everything is accompanied by the British Navy Minister Churchill's propaganda that for every battleship built by Germany, the British Empire will follow up with the plan to build two battleships.

The 1:2 battleship construction ratio made the British Empire's active and planned battleships quickly crush the number of German battleships.

But the problem is that Germany has built a lot of battleships, and Germany has invested heavily in the navy.

This also means that Britain's investment is twice that of Germany. Even though the British Empire has vast colonies and is rich, it cannot withstand long-term terrifying consumption.

In the fiscal report at the end of 1911, the British Cabinet was surprised to find that Britain's finances could hardly keep up with the progress of the Navy Bill.

If based on the 1:2 battleship construction ratio advocated by Churchill, Germany would build 3 battleships and 1 battlecruiser every year, which also means that the British Empire would build at least 6 battleships and 2 battlecruisers every year.

If the three-year plan from 1912 to 1914 is included, the British Empire will build a total of 18 battleships and 6 battlecruisers, and the cost of the main battleships alone will be as high as more than 40 million pounds.

Even if it is divided into three years, the cost of building the main battleships alone will be at least 15 million pounds each year.

Even if the annual military expenditure of the British Empire is as high as more than 60 million pounds, it can never withstand such terrible consumption.

You know, the naval arms race, which was not so intense before, has already made European countries somewhat overwhelmed.

If such a terrible construction plan continues, I am afraid that the finances of the British Empire will sooner or later have problems.

Speaking of this, we have to mention a series of welfare policies promulgated in the UK after the Reform Party ruled the government during the reign of Edward VII.

This series of welfare policies greatly improved the reputation of Edward VII and the British government, and brought the people of the British Empire together more unitedly.

But these welfare policies have made the finances of the British Empire somewhat tight. If the construction of such a huge warship continues, the finances of the British Empire may be overwhelmed.

What makes the British Empire even more overwhelmed is that Germany has released news that it is building a super dreadnought.

This was originally the British Empire's trump card to crush the Germans in terms of warship quality, but it has been quietly followed by the Germans.

This also means that half of the British Empire's warship construction plan must be used to build super dreadnoughts, otherwise when the Germans' super dreadnoughts catch up in scale, the navy will still not have much advantage.

But the problem is that the most advanced dreadnought costs about 2 million pounds.

And the most advanced super dreadnought costs as much as 2.4 million pounds.

No matter how you calculate it, the finances of the British Empire will only become more and more burdened, which also makes other officials of the British government a little worried.

You know, if the arrogant British Empire goes bankrupt in the hands of this government, I'm afraid the spit of the people will be enough to spray them to death.

After all, when the government has no money, the welfare policy of the people will also be reduced. How does this make the people who are used to getting benefits look? Isn't it just the incompetence of the government?

In order to address these concerns, the British Cabinet held an emergency meeting to discuss the current shipbuilding plan and the financial troubles faced.

The current British Prime Minister is Asquith, who is also the Chancellor of the Exchequer. This also shows the importance of finance to a country.

The Finance Department of Australasia is also one of the cabinet departments where Arthur controls the selection of ministers.

"Mr. Churchill, I think it is necessary to reconsider the naval construction plan. Even if our fiscal revenue is almost twice that of Germany, we can't withstand such a huge consumption! You must know the financial situation last year. If we continue to build so frantically, I am afraid that in a few years our finances will be overwhelmed and we can only borrow money frantically." At the cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Asquith frowned and looked at the slightly confident Navy Minister Churchill on the side, and said.

"Mr. Prime Minister, now is not the time for the British Empire to withdraw! Those Germans are frantically building warships. If we postpone the warship construction plan, doesn't it mean that we will give up the position of the first navy to others?" Navy Minister Churchill was excited, even if he was facing Prime Minister Asquith, he still refuted righteously.

"We know that the navy is currently facing great pressure. Although Germany needs to take into account the development of the army, we also need to take into account the security of the colonies and the implementation of welfare policies, right? Our military expenditure has exceeded a quarter of fiscal revenue, and even this year it will exceed a third. Do you want the entire British Empire to serve the navy and ignore development?" The Home Secretary stood up to refute Churchill's words.

It is worth mentioning that Home Secretary McKenna was still the Navy Minister of the British Empire half a year ago. The previous Home Secretary was Churchill, and they exchanged positions in November 1911.

During his tenure as Home Secretary, Churchill eased the financial pressure by refuting the massive expansion of the navy.

After Churchill became the Navy Minister, he changed his position and intended to expand the navy to maintain the status of the British Empire.

McKenna, who once relied on naval expansion, became the Home Secretary, and his point of view has become that the government is the most important, so he naturally has to refute the plan of naval expansion.

"I also know the current financial pressure, but we can still issue bonds, right? As long as we can maintain our naval advantage, the Germans will turn their attention to the expansion of the army, and then the pressure on the navy and finance will be reduced. If we give up in advance, the Germans will surpass us in the navy and surpass France and Russia in the army. At that time, no country or force can unilaterally suppress Germany, which is disastrous for the current situation in Europe and even more disastrous for the British Empire and the government." Churchill did not buy it at all, and expressed his own views and opinions.

"We maintain our naval advantage, watch the German and French armies confront each other, and lend a hand to France when necessary. Doing so will not only drag down Germany, but also prevent the rise of France after Germany's defeat. Isn't this the concept and purpose we have always implemented?" Churchill brought out the European shit-stirring policy that the British Empire has always implemented, and acted as if anyone who disagrees with the expansion of the navy is a sinner of the British Empire.

"Having said that, are bonds free? The bonds issued will eventually be repaid by the government finances. If a large number of bonds are issued, the scale of the navy can be built up, but can the navy bear the interest on the bonds for the government? If you say so, I'm afraid our finances will collapse completely before we drag down the Germans. You know, our enemies are not just Germany. The Americans have also made great efforts in the navy and will sooner or later become one of our main competitors. If we pay out of our own pockets to resist Germany, it will be France or the United States that will pick up peaches after the war." Prime Minister Asquith, who also served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, shook his head and insisted on postponing the expansion of the navy.

Although the British Empire has the most powerful navy and the most colonies in the world, the status and interests of the British Empire are also coveted by more countries.

Take Europe for example. The enemy of the British Empire is every European power that has the potential to become the hegemon of Europe. This is also the reason why the British Empire's European troublemaker policy was born.

Although the British Empire is the most powerful country in the world, it can only live in the British Isles in Europe after all.

This also means that if a country becomes the hegemon of Europe, it will threaten the homeland of the British Empire.

This is also an important reason why Britain fought against France before and now against Germany.

For the British Empire, Germany is currently a competitor to be defeated. But if France takes the opportunity to rise after defeating Germany, then there is no point in defeating Germany.

The best way is to let Germany and France lose both in the war, so that it is impossible for them to threaten Britain's position.

If France is the most powerful country in Europe at present, I am afraid that Britain will join Germany's camp to fight against France.

What makes the British government a little headache is that in addition to the European situation, there is another country that is eyeing the European situation, that is, the United States.

Although the United States was looked down upon by major European countries before, it was considered to be just an upstart occupying a good area.

But it has to be admitted that the development of the United States has gradually caught up with the pace of Europe, and the current US economy and industry are already world-class.

The gap between the United States and the top powers is actually the military and technological foundation. If the United States is given a few more decades, I am afraid that it will grow into a more terrifying competitor than Germany.

"America?" Churchill smiled indifferently and asked, "Why don't we try to support Australasia? Anyway, supporting the island countries has failed, so why not find another country to help. Australasia and we have the same roots. As long as the British population occupies most of Australasia, they will not be our enemies. Isn't this the best object of support? Although the population of Australasia is a little small, it is basically European immigrants. They are more qualified to become a developed country and a great power than the island countries."

There is a reason why the British Empire supports the island countries.

The geographical location of the island countries is destined to have a war with Russia, the overlord of the Far East, if this country rises.

And the island countries are only separated from the United States by the Pacific Ocean. Under the premise that the United States cannot reach Europe, their expansion can only be placed in South America and the other side of the Pacific Ocean. The Philippines is the best example.

Supporting the island countries is one of the means used by Britain to counter the United States. It is also to contain the attention of the Russians, consume Russia's power in the Far East, and prevent the Russians from planning for British India.

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