195 The Amazing Princess (1)
Until now, in European history, women have played a leading role in wars since Joan of Arc.
In future wars, women will certainly participate in the war, and among them, generals will be produced and play a major role.
But in the 19th century, it was actually absurd that a woman, even a princess, would go to war.
But Ophelia had a different idea.
“What do you think would happen if I entered the war with the sole intention of leading the war to victory as the only heir to the throne?”
“If it is successful, I can write an issue.”
“But I have the confidence to lead the war to victory. No matter what kind of enemy they meet, if they are timid, they will win one hundred and one hundred battles, and I think the smart one will of course win.”
Lee Hwan tilted his head.
It was because Ophelia was not an ordinary person no matter how much I thought about it.
‘What are all these women?’
After Elizabeth, there would be another woman like this, Lee Hwan couldn’t even imagine.
He wondered if Ophelia might be able to revive England as a real woman if she did.
“You are a wonderful woman. You have such ambitions.”
“If it’s a compliment, I’d appreciate it.”
“So, does that mean that you are going to lead a war and wage an all-out war yourself?”
“If heaven helps. But depending on who the enemy is, there will certainly be times when you have to shut your tail.”
This is the advantage of having women in command in warfare.
It’s a stupid act that oxidizes with pride and annihilates even the soldiers.
Ophelia was well aware of the ‘war to win’ that her grandson always emphasized.
“It is foolish to go to war that you cannot win. If you have to fight in an outnumbered position, you don’t know, but it’s stupid to ignorantly bump into you when you have room to reconsider.”
“It’s really wise.”
“Now there is a wise me in England. If you believe in me and your Majesty’s generous generosity, we England will never forget Easterfield’s grace for the rest of our lives.”
Can we really trust Britain today?
The international stage is like a battlefield where you do not know when and where you will be hit in the head, but nevertheless, trust and trust exist.
In that sense, the present-day England was like a dogged credibility.
But in the future, I thought it might be a little different.
‘If this woman succeeds to the throne, England may be able to regain its former glory. At least there will be no needless war or provocation against our Easterfield.’
Lee Hwan saw the future in Ophelia.
“I will accept your offer.”
“thank you… … !”
“However, if the UK does anything against our will, we will punish them mercilessly.”
“I am committed. But that will never happen. I can risk my life to assure you.”
“I will believe it.”
Lee Hwan puts his seal on the documents Ophelia brought.
Shhh!
This allowed Britain to get out of the crisis once more.
***
Taken from noblemtl.com
Meanwhile, as news of Lee Hwan’s interest rate freeze in the UK spread around the world, Russia has hoped for.
It was because Britain had been struggling so much to procure arms until now, and now it seems that the results are showing.
However, Britain unexpectedly gave Russia a great disappointment.
“… … Are you going to drastically cut the funds for weapons development?”
“Princess Ophelia is said to have offered such an option in negotiations with Easterfield.”
“Crazy! What, if not an act of disrespecting our Russian Empire?!”
“How can I report to the tsar?”
Russia’s prime ministers and ministers of great and small wondered if this could be a good thing.
So far, Russia and Britain have maintained a really good new alliance, and the funding requirements for it have been astronomical.
Russian Prime Minister Romansky decided to go to England, not wanting to do it anymore.
“I’m going to have to meet that kid who asks if it’s Ophelia or something.”
“But the princess is quite stubborn. Even if we suddenly offer to meet, it is uncertain whether they will accept it.”
“Does it make sense to trample on the secret agreement we have made so far in such an absurd way, regardless of whether we are stubborn or not? Isn’t it to the point where you won’t feel relieved even if you attack right away?”
“It is, but… … .”
“For now, I will go to England.”
Romansky wanted to solve this situation somehow through a confrontation with Ophelia, who continues to make the heart of the Russian emperor, the side tsar, uncomfortable.
He was able to reach London, the capital of England, in two days.
Romansky, who still had a crushing feeling in his heart, sent a letter expressing great regret to the British royal family.
Then the Duke of Wellington, who was still sitting in the Prime Minister’s seat, came out to meet Romansky.
Romansky looked at Arthur Wellesley with a grim expression.
“I definitely promised to make a meeting with the royal family.”
“I fully understand Gong’s feelings. But now, the princess is busy with her official duties. So even if she can’t show up, I hope you understand.”
Romansky, who once again felt dissatisfied here, but suppressed his anger.
No matter what anyone said, the Anglo-Russian alliance must continue.
“… … The Tsar will be angry. If you are going to unilaterally settle the debt and sever financial ties with us.”
“I am sorry about that.”
“regret? What did we Russia do to Britain, which can be summed up with one word of regret?”
The royal family’s actions were, in fact, just right to provoke the backlash of British officials.
But the Duke of Wellington was different.
From the finance minister’s point of view, her current policy was the most fundamental prescription for the country.
“I’m thinking of putting out an urgent fire for now. Won’t we be able to fight a war only if our lives are maintained?”
“If the development of artillery ceases, the war will never be waged again.”
“Actually, the development of the cannon is now over 90% complete. It wouldn’t be surprising if we started production right away.”
“… … More than 90% progress? But why are you telling me that now?”
“Because safety has not been secured yet. It is possible to fire, but almost nine out of ten there are problems with misfires or broken barrels. It will take some time to stabilize it, but I didn’t want to bother you by talking about it.”
The safety issue of cannons has been a problem that has plagued Britain for quite some time, but development was slow because it was impossible to inquire about this to the Easterfield royal family.
The UK did not notify its co-investor, Russia, of this fact, as it had to prevent the development that had such a problem from being thwarted.
However, if he had not known that fact, there was no way Romansky, who now knew it, could not stand still.
“… … Then, can’t we just start production?”
“I told you that we still need stabilization.”
“Isn’t this saying that even if only one shot out of ten can be used in war?”
“No, not that… … .”
“We can’t afford to wait any longer. Do you think it is right to fill in the missing parts while making it first?”
The Duke of Wellington took a step back when the word war was spoken.
“Give me a little more time.”
“No, are you going to war or not? I can no longer be in debt. The stability of the economy is important, but we cannot see the war that bets our life or death slowed down and faltered.”
“… … It seems that the princess will soon inherit the throne. In fact, she is also taking over the king’s duties.”
“What does that mean?”
“It means we may have to re-arrange the war discussion.”
“Speak up! How much money we’ve been pouring out so far, you’re saying that nonsense?!”
“Anyway, let’s talk about war formally next time. It is a time of regime change, so there are too many things to consider.”
The Duke of Wellington didn’t even know he was dreaming of being prime minister for life.
But Romansky had a different idea.
Romansky came out after the conversation.
He no longer wanted to play a tug-of-war with England.
“Let us recognize the assassin.”
“If you’re an assassin… … .”
“Kill Wellington and the Princess and set up a new regime.”
***
Construction of an undersea cable connecting Europe and America has been completed.
Now, as long as a cable from Asia to the mainland is connected, Easterfield will be able to connect the whole world through a telecommunication network.
Easterfield’s original plan was to connect Europe and the mainland through Middle East Asia.
At the same time, the construction of a direct cable connection from the mainland to Asia through the Far East was underway.
Also, Easterfield’s special move was being prepared with him.
It was the construction of the Bering Bridge connecting the Bering Sea.
Easterfield’s Treasury and Commerce Departments implemented tight security through the Korean fleet to complete the Bering Bridge in secret.
“So far, two ships have approached the Bering Sea, but they were denied access due to naval training. No one knows of the existence of the Bering Bridge yet.”
“Your uncle has a great plan.”
“Your Majesty, by the way, it doesn’t look like the construction will be easy. Isn’t it almost a first for us Easterfields to connect the sea with the sea?”
It has been said that the construction of the Bering Bridge will take more than 20 years.
Hana Lee Hwan had a different idea.
“Our Easterfield has accumulated enough skills through numerous construction and civil works. We even finished the construction of a canal that seemed impossible.”
“Hmm, that’s right. With the opening of the Panama Canal, didn’t Easterfield write a new history?”
“It would be difficult for other countries to even try. This is possible because we are Easterfield, not another country. Besides, Canada now belongs to us. It will be much easier to procure materials and manpower.”
It was thanks to the sale of land by Russia and Britain that the plans for the construction of the Bering Bridge were established and construction began.
Gradually, they were able to become the situation they are today because they gave up their regrets about maintaining an unnecessarily large territory.
“Since the UK sold Canada, how are they doing now?”
“It appears to have entered into fiscal austerity.”
“… … Are you tight?”
“Until now, huge investments have been made in defense development costs, but it is said that they reduced such investment and cut domestic welfare as well. In addition, it is said that the parts of the business area that were unnecessarily large and did not fit were cleaned up.”
It was a massive austerity.
Never before had the British royal family, however difficult, ever entered into such tight austerity.
This was because it was essential for Britain to maintain its prestige as an empire.
But now the British were thinking of getting out of the British army.
“I’m glad England did.”
“Now that Canada has become our land, I think it’s okay to exchange capital from both sides through the work of connecting Hawaii and the mainland and laying cables to Australia.”
“Hmm, yes. It’s time to lay telecommunication cables to Australia. Let the construction begin immediately.”
“Then, how about doing cable construction with Southeast Asia at the same time?”
“Southeast Asia?”
“We are expanding the grain market to Asia.”