Chapter 767: Raising troops for a thousand days
Russia has a total of 4 railway bureaus, and the annual expenditure on railways is about 150 million rubles.
In 1760, King George III and the British government reached an agreement. The king gave up his right to operate the royal family's industry and the British government managed it.
In exchange, the royal family receives a portion of the profits every year, with the proportion adjusted every ten years.
The distribution ratio that the royal family can now receive is 15% of all income.
In addition to this part of income, the royal family's income also includes territorial income and private investment income. The former is relatively clear, while the royal family and the British government have always kept secret about the latter.
Outside estimates indicate that the British royal family’s income last year was about 15 million pounds, and the first family deserves it.
Corresponding to the generous income, most of the expenses of the British royal family are borne by the British government, including the maintenance costs of the royal trains used by the royal family, the royal yachts, etc., which are all borne by the British government.
Baldwin has no answer for whether maintaining an imperial system is worth it for a country.
Although Russia has abolished the aristocratic system, large families like Yusupov or Yuriev can still retain some privileges if they are willing to pay the corresponding price.
For example, special trains, special planes, and even traditional territories that symbolize family glory can all be reserved by paying additional fees.
For certain aspects of privileges, such as laws, the Russian government has very strict control. Princes who break the law are as guilty as the common people. This is really not a slogan in Russia.
Since the money was spent, the effect was still obvious. The Yusupov family's special train traveled smoothly and arrived in Alexandria smoothly.
Compared with St. Petersburg, which has a long history, Alexandria is a super city that blends Eastern and Western cultures. It not only retains a rich history, but also has fashionable features, and its design in many aspects is quite forward-looking.
The biggest feature of Alexandria is its orderliness. All the streets in this city are straight. Even if there are rivers or lakes, they will continue on the basis of roads along the river or roads around the lake, just like using The ruler measures the same.
The number of cars in Alexandria is similar to that in St. Petersburg, but it is not as crowded as St. Petersburg, and the streets are rarely congested. In Alexandria, car horns are like air conditioners, and the utilization rate is very low.
"Hunting of horns is prohibited in the city of Alexandria, and violators will be fined."
Little Phil's explanation suddenly made Baldwin realize, no wonder no one blew the horn.
"But in that case, what's the point of having a trumpet?"
Baldwin was very unhappy, and he felt a vague sense of superiority in Xiao Feili's explanation.
This feeling made Baldwin uncomfortable. Once upon a time, only the British felt superior when facing the Russians. The Russians could only use rude behavior to express their straightforward character.
Although Baldwin did not want to admit it, what he saw and heard on this trip made him begin to doubt how much of the British Empire's lead was left.
Maybe it’s a negative number.
“This spring, research by the Vladivostok Medical Group showed that some human organs that seem to have no function actually play an important role. For example, tonsils, which are often inflamed, play an important role in the human immune system——”
Although Little Phil didn't answer Baldwin's question directly, Baldwin still got the answer he wanted.
"More and more cities in Russia are banning the honking of horns, but the trumpets will definitely not be cancelled, just like the army in peacetime. Without them, there would be no peacetime."
Baldwin covered up his anger by admiring the street scene Awkward.
The street scene in Alexandria is quite good. Parks and green spaces can be found everywhere. The center of almost every community is a city square. The commercial district is built around the square, and the outermost and quietest residential areas are.
Comparing the narrow and bumpy streets of London and the haze that lasted throughout the winter, Baldwin felt that his breathing was about to stop, and his whole person was overwhelmed by a sense of powerlessness.
Felix held a simple welcome ceremony for Baldwin in the square in front of the Federal Building. There was a guard of honor, but there was no military parade. "Russia has changed so much it's surprising."
Baldwin congratulates Felix.
“For us, Russia is just getting back on the right track, and the changes in Russia will be more and more amazing in the future.”
Felix is smug, this is where we are.
Baldwin recognized Russia's progress and hoped to work with Russia to establish a new international order and maintain international peace.
This is real progress.
In the past, Britain used to contain Russia.
Now that Britain finally wants to share power with Russia, Felix is not happy.
If we join forces with the United Kingdom to establish a new international order, will our cooperation with the United States and Germany continue?
“Of course it must continue, there is no conflict between the two.”
George was very happy that the British compromise had been expected.
The First World War was a watershed. Before the outbreak of the war, Britain was in the afterglow of its empire, but it had not yet truly understood the situation and was unwilling to let go of power.
Neville Chamberlain is notorious for his "appeasement policy", but there is a saying that if the "appeasement policy" was not recognized by the majority of British people, Chamberlain would not dare to risk the world's disapproval.
So "appeasement" is not Chamberlain's responsibility, but the overall will of Britain, and Chamberlain is just the scapegoat being pushed out.
Since Britain is willing to share power, Russia has no reason to refuse. It should first get the benefits it can get.
Even if it truly becomes the leader of the global village, Russia will still firmly cooperate with Germany and the United States unless the United Kingdom takes the initiative to dissolve the Commonwealth and completely give up power.
"The British have ulterior motives. They are taking advantage of us."
Igor never fears the most malicious speculation when measuring Britain.
“Compared with the British, we should increase our aid to Germany, help Germany regain its strength as soon as possible, and drive the Germans to work for us.”
Guchkov did not forget his original intention, and finally A good Englishman is a dead Englishman.
"We can accept Britain's surrender if the British are willing to open the Commonwealth to us."
Felix added insult to injury.
"Gentlemen, we must first make sure of one thing. Britain will definitely not be willing to lose power, so it will fight to the end."
George concluded that he has never relaxed his vigilance against Britain. .
“So we want to boil the frog in warm water, keep Britain in trouble, and continue to consume Britain’s national power until Britain can no longer maintain its global colonial policy and completely returns to the British Isles.”
George looked at Guchkov. Raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a while. Alpha and Signal Flag spend so much money every year. It's time to show their own value.
(End of this chapter)