Chapter 1503 He is still a child (third update, please subscribe)
“We need to establish a more solid form of connection between us and the colony.”
In Platinum In the Queen's office in the Khan Palace, Macmillan looked at Her Majesty the Queen and said:
"Therefore, the Queen The cabinet believes that the establishment of an East African Federation is very necessary and is also the best way to maintain British interests."
Elizabeth looked at Macmillan quietly, she already knew everything, as early as last year. Today, and indeed for the past year, Sir Douglas Wilson has been active in London.
For the East African Federation.
Of course, also for Andrew!
Elizabeth asked:
"So?"
Macmillan said:
"So, we believe that if the East African Federation can have a king, it will be more conducive to the stability of the local situation. After all, they have long been accustomed to the rule of the British King!"
"The British King? Isn't it the same now? "
Elizabeth asked deliberately:
"What's the difference?"
"No, Your Majesty, we think they need a permanent resident in Mombasa or somewhere else. The king of African cities!”
Looking at His Majesty, Macmillan continued:
“Considering this reality, Prince Andrew should be the most appropriate choice to serve as the king of the East African Federation. This can allow the East African Federation to continue to maintain relations with the United Kingdom. Corresponding relationship, and will also help restore calm to the situation in East Africa."
They have reached a consensus, why not Charles? The reason is simple. Prince Charles is the heir to the British crown. He is not suitable. Among all candidates, the most suitable is Prince Andrew. After all, he is the son of the king.
“Andrew!”
Elizabeth said in a voiceless voice:
"He is only eight years old, how can he be a king? Moreover, there is no such precedent before, let him go to Africa, that is Africa..."
In her words, Elizabeth was full of emotion A mother's love for her children. As a mother, she is certainly not willing to let her son go to such a distant place. Besides, he is only 8 years old!
“How can I let an 8-year-old child go to Africa? And how can an 8-year-old child maintain local order in a war-prone area!”
Although there was no direct rejection, it was definitely a rejection.
“Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince does not need the present and the past. He only needs to appear locally at the appropriate time and then continue to receive education in the UK. As a kingdom, his existence itself is a symbol...a symbol of Britain’s presence in Africa. The continuation of..."
Macmillan said:
“This is a choice for the benefit of the UK. Your Majesty, for the benefit of the UK, Your Majesty, the royal family should make sacrifices!”
Why is it said to be a “sacrifice”? , the reason is very simple.
Where is that place in Africa?
It’s a colony!
And it is the most backward and remote one. 100 years ago, Australia was a place where prisoners were exiled. Now sending His Majesty’s son, Prince Andrew, to Africa, isn’t this tantamount to self-exile?
For a mother, this is undoubtedly an extremely cruel thing.
So, facing Macmillan's request, Elizabeth clenched her fists hard and looked at the Prime Minister and said:
"Mr. Prime Minister, you should know that Andrew is still a child!"
This is really a child, an 8-year-old child. How can you let him go to Africa?
"Yes, but Your Majesty, this is for the interests of the United Kingdom. We must do our best to protect the interests of the United Kingdom. If we give up our colonies because of this, we are likely to lose everything in the future!"
face In response to His Majesty's objections, Macmillan promised:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that under any circumstances, until local order is restored, the British army will There will be no withdrawal from East Africa, and in most cases, His Royal Highness will stay in London, and there will definitely be no problem with his safety."
Faced with this assurance, Elizabeth was silent for a while. Yes, and then said:
"Mr. Prime Minister, I believe in your guarantee, but if the cabinet changes in the future, will your guarantee still be meaningful?"
"This..."
Suddenly, Macmillan was stunned. Faced with His Majesty's rhetorical question, he opened his mouth but did not give an answer.
Because he knows very well that his guarantee is limited to the Conservative Party. If it is replaced by a Labor cabinet, will they still keep this promise?
If they are determined to withdraw the British troops, what will be waiting for Prince Andrew?
No need to think about it, there was one in history - Mexican Emperor Maximilian I, who was a member of the Habsburg family. With the support of Napoleon III, he came to Mexico and became the Mexican Emperor, but He was quickly defeated just a few years later with the withdrawal of French troops, and he was later attacked by the republicans and himself executed.
This is a lesson learned from the past.
Now that Macmillan allows the British prince to go to East Africa, what kind of guarantee can he give?
"Your Majesty, I believe that others will keep their promises."
Faced with Macmillan's answer, Elizabeth looked at him and said. "Mr. Prime Minister, you should be very clear that the most unreliable thing in the world is the so-called promise.
All promises may eventually be betrayed, that’s the reality of the world, isn’t it? "
As for Her Majesty the Queen's answer, Macmillan did not deny that this is a very realistic thing. The promise may be kept, and of course it may be violated.
" But Your Majesty, this involves our interests in Africa. If we don't do this, we may lose the entire Africa. "
McMillan continued.
"And now is not the same as in the past. Even if any problems occur, we have the ability to send His Royal Highness back safely as soon as possible. , Under any circumstances, Britain will not give up its prince. I believe this is guaranteed. ”
Elizabeth had no doubts about Macmillan's promise. Even if there was no guarantee, as long as he was the Queen of England, he would make this guarantee exist forever.
But for Elizabeth, this alone was not worth sending her son to Africa. And then there are all kinds of risks there.
This risk is likely to be fatal.
Faced with Macmillan once again mentioned British interests, Elizabeth said.
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"The interests of the United Kingdom are important. As the King of the United Kingdom, I will always put the interests of the United Kingdom first, but I am also a mother, and I must consider Andrew's safety."
Looking at MacMillan, Elizabeth said bluntly.
“If there is only a commitment from the UK, I don’t think Andrew’s safety can be guaranteed. Therefore, I hope to get a commitment from SEA, or I hope they can send troops to the area...”
"What?"
Macmillan then said, after being surprised at Her Majesty's request.
"Your Majesty, they have very extensive interests there."
"It is precisely because they have very extensive interests there that they will never give up there unless they have to. And compared to In the UK, there is no change, and the commitment they give is long-term."
Faced with Macmillan's worries or hesitations, Elizabeth said.
“So I believe that as long as they give their promise, they will go all out to comply with it. No matter what changes happen in London.”
The request made by Her Majesty the Queen made Macmillan The whole person fell into hesitation. He was very aware of Sea's extensive interests in the local area. They owned large farms in the area.
Even the reason why East Africa became British cows was largely due to the development of East African land by grain companies.
But the influence of state-owned companies on East Africa is more focused on business, but if the military power there is introduced now, it means that they will be military, political and economic impact on all aspects of the East African world.
But on the other hand, Macmillan knew it very well. The request made by Her Majesty the Queen is extremely appropriate.
As Her Majesty the Queen said, there have been no political changes there in the past nearly 20 years. In other words, they have given The commitment will not be affected by that change.
This cannot be compared to either the United States or the United Kingdom. After all, with the change of cabinet, all commitments will change.
"Mr. Prime Minister, this is my only condition."
As she spoke, Elizabeth had already stood up, as if to see off a guest.
Faced with Her Majesty the Queen's insistence, Macmillan did not give an answer immediately.
But when he bowed to say goodbye, he said:
"Your Majesty, we will fully consider your request."
In this way, Macmillan stood up and left Her Majesty's office. After he left, Elizabeth looked at the door that was slowly closed by the attendant. The corners of her mouth raised slightly, and then she said to herself.
"Sure enough, everything was as he expected."
Elizabeth had already prepared for everything today, because he had already discussed it with her last year All countermeasures.
As a mother, she knows very well what she should give her son? This is truly an opportunity for Andrew.
Although it will take some risks, because of his commitment, Elizabeth believes that this matter will definitely succeed.
After all, that guy is basically a gangster. In other words, he is recognized by the international community as the "right hand of the free world". He will definitely protect the interests of the East African Federation at all costs, not only to safeguard the interests of the East African Federation, but also to safeguard his own interests.
"Well, this is all what you, as a father, should do."
Thinking of this, Elizabeth showed a smile on her face, and at the same time, she was still full of joy in her heart. An expectation, an expectation for the future...
(End of this chapter)