Father Mavie

The second prince is by no means a headstrong person. He has always advocated working together as a team and relying on one hand to listen to advice.

No matter what your identity is, as long as what you say makes sense, the second prince is willing to accept it.

Regarding the issue of the workers' alliance, the second prince admitted in his heart that he had never encountered anything like this before and didn't know what to do for a while.

First it was the Labor Party, then it was the Labor Council, and then there was the Workers' Union.
Arthur always comes up with something new!
It’s dazzling and overwhelming.

In order to deal with Arthur, the second prince summoned his own professional team.

The large living room was filled with smoke. Baron Frederic, Councilor Girard, Smith and others were holding cigars or cigarettes, their expressions solemn, and their brows full of uncontrollable sorrow.

Ma Wei sat on the left hand side of the second prince, silently opened the window behind him, and asked Yunia to follow the maid to the kitchen to find snacks, while he stayed to make plans.

The atmosphere in the living room was heavy. After a long time, the second prince coughed and said hoarsely: "Do you have any ideas?"

"Your Highness, the manpower we sent out to collect information has not returned yet. We still don't know the specific situation of the workers' alliance. It is difficult to come up with any good solutions," said Congressman Girard.

No matter at what time, intelligence is crucial. Without intelligence, it is equivalent to losing the eyes to perceive the outside world. The judgments made may not necessarily be in line with the actual situation, which is very dangerous.

Both Senator Girard and Baron Frederic advocated knowing the specific situation first before looking for countermeasures.

But the second prince couldn't wait any longer.

"If we just wait like this and do nothing, won't Arthur's prestige become higher and higher?"

The second prince suppressed his dissatisfaction and tried his best to sound calmer: "The current situation is not good for us! We can't let Arthur be arrogant anymore!"

"Your Highness, I think the way you told Genard is a good one."

Smith suddenly interjected: "People's hearts are unpredictable. No matter how united the workers are, there will always be some moths. As long as there are moths, we can deal a major blow to the workers' determination to strike!"

"Are you talking about hiring low-level workers who want to make money?" The second prince sighed: "This plan has failed."

"why?"

"Not to mention that there are people who are looking at these workers who are willing to work for us. When it comes to coal mining, it is not an unskilled job. It requires skills. If workers who have never dug coal enter the mine, they are likely to Various emergencies arise.”

The second prince said: "Arthur is very smart. He chose a technically difficult industry. If the newly recruited workers have problems underground, they will be in big trouble."

Public opinion wars are what the Second Prince and others are good at. Because of this, they will also be wary of public opinion wars launched by their opponents.

It is normal for accidents in mines to cause deaths and injuries. In normal times, just paying a little money can keep the matter a secret, but now is a special period.

Once a human life is lost, the Labor Party can forcefully intervene and launch an attack on the coal mines. In the end, I am afraid that all the workers who are willing to work for them will run away. After all, no one wants to make money and spend their lives.

"We can ask the church to come forward." Smith said: "As long as we invite a few resident priests to open the field of eternal life for a long time, won't the security problem be solved?"

Baron Frederick said: "Priests who can use the realm of immortality believe in the goddess of health, Wilder, and the archbishop of the goddess of health, Wilder's faction is Cambury, which is in an antagonistic relationship with Archbishop Brandon. Will he send someone to help us?"

"What if we hire people from outside? As long as we give you a lot of money, some will be desperate!"

"You mean the cities and towns outside London?" The second prince slowly shook his head: "This is exactly what troubles me. The Workers' Alliance established by Arthur is aimed at this plan. If it is as he said, the cities in the southern part of the kingdom , towns and villages united and formed a workers' alliance, and the situation became troublesome."

Smith shut up. He did not talk about the workers in the northern part of the kingdom and the west island. The reason is very simple. The northern and southern parts of the kingdom are not dealing with each other and are hostile to each other. The MPs there are also attracted by the eldest prince. If he wants them to help, it is better to ask them. The Archbishop of Camberley is reliable.

As for West Island
Isn't that Arthur's base camp?
How can anyone go to the enemy's base camp to recruit troops?
In a daze, Smith suddenly missed slavery. If slavery had not been abolished, they could buy several ships of black slaves from distant lands and let them work in the mines without paying wages.
Although strong black slaves were very expensive, costing several gold pounds, this was a one-time sale, and overall it was a good deal.

They bought big black slaves and had them give birth to little black slaves, for generations to come, in an endless stream.
Thinking of this, Smith looked at the second prince: "Your Highness, slavery."

"impossible."

The second prince said categorically: "The abolition of slavery is a decision jointly made by everyone. This policy cannot be shaken, and it is impossible for the kingdom to restore slavery."

The Kingdom of Windsor officially abolished slavery 30 years ago. At that time, the second prince was just born, and Smith and others were also children, so they did not know much about the situation at that time.

As an 'old man' who had experienced that period, Baron Frederick naturally knew the fundamental reasons for the abolition of slavery in the Kingdom of Windsor:

"The Kingdom of Windsor has been trading slaves for at least 200 years. The sudden abolition of slavery was not due to conscience, but due to the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the Kingdom of Windsor no longer needed slaves."

Baron Frederick said: "The key to industry lies in innovation and increasing productivity. Where do slaves get the motivation for innovation and production? They can farm, but they are not suitable as workers."

"Secondly, industry requires labor. Many emerging industries have emerged, such as shipbuilding, steam engines, canning and other factories. The development direction has changed from mercantilism to free trade, attracting a large number of farmers to enter the city and become low-level workers."

"On this basis, the growing productivity has exceeded the level of national consumption, and goods need to be sold. Slavery, which promotes the plantation monopoly economy, has become an obstacle and must be abolished."

Smith was surprised: "So that's it! The Kingdom of Windsor abolished slavery not only to improve the country's industrialization process, but also to restrict the development of other countries!"

"It seems that you do understand." Baron Frederick said with a smile: "Free trade is actually a disaster for countries with backward industrialization, because the goods exported by the Kingdom of Windsor are high-quality and low-priced, which greatly curbs the industrial development process of other countries. , If things go on like this, the Kingdom of Windsor will monopolize world trade and become a terrifying money-attracting machine!"

"Then the abolition war broke out in the United States of America"

"Who knows?"

Baron Frederick took a puff of cigarette: "Maybe there is the shadow of the Kingdom of Windsor behind it, maybe not."

"So far, the industry that has brought benefits to the Kingdom of Windsor is not coal mines, but industrial products." The second prince said at this time: "Restarting slavery may solve the coal mine troubles, but it will also have an impact on industry. Which is more important? It’s light, I guess I don’t need to say anything more.”

The Kingdom of Windsor is just a small island country, but it is absolutely extraordinary to be the top country in the world.

Exploiting strengths and avoiding weaknesses is a trick they make good use of.

If a country that is lagging behind in the industrialization process abandons the plantation economy on which it depends for survival and competes on the same track with the Kingdom of Windsor, a country that completed industrialization first, it is inevitable that it will suffer losses.The Kingdom of Windsor took advantage of this trade surplus and nearly 300 years of plunder to create its current powerful situation.

In the same way, we must also find ways to deal with threats emerging from the East and the West.

So there were two wars between the Romanov Kingdom and the United States of Citi.

"If slavery cannot be enabled"

Smith had no choice but to do it. The workers' alliance established by Arthur simply dashed their last hope!

The southern part of the kingdom is the economic center, with a large number of industrial areas that require countless workers. If they all unite, even a few scabs will not be able to shake the overall situation!

If you don’t do it, others will?

Then don't do it!

"Your Highness."

Ma Wei's voice attracted the second prince's idea: "Nicholas, do you have a solution?"

"No."

Ma Wei said slowly: "This is a dilemma that cannot be solved at all. Your Highness, have you ever thought that the Fourth Prince has gathered 10,000+ workers. If not handled well, riots will occur."

"They dare!" The second prince stared: "If they dare to riot, the kingdom will send troops to suppress it!"

"If it arouses public anger and everyone unites, how can the army be an opponent?" Ma Wei sighed: "Even the logistics workers who make bullets are workers. There have been many incidents in history where violence was used to suppress riots, and in which case was the final winner not the winner? people?"

The second prince fell silent.

What Ma Wei said next also gave him a blow: "More importantly, will the church sit idly by and do nothing? The power of gods comes from believers. It is no exaggeration to say that the thoughts of believers are the will of gods. Gods who are disobedient to believers , will eventually be abandoned by believers. For the church, is it more important to change the government and gain favorable impressions in front of the people, or is it more important to stand on the opposite side of the people and firmly support the government?"

The Adam's apple moved up and down, and the second prince smoked even harder.

"Although the church is indifferent now, if the situation really develops to that point, Your Highness, we will be abandoned, not the people."

"Are you just going to admit defeat like this?!"

Slapping the table, the second prince said angrily: "Just because he founded some kind of Labor Party, Arthur can turn around overnight and ride on our heads to show off his power?! Why can't the Liberal Party's efforts for so many years be compared to his sudden rise?!"

"The Liberal Party has been able to get to where it is today because of trade, and one of the parties in trade is the people, and it is also the people who generate value." Ma Wei said lightly: "Looking at its essence, the people are the most important, and the Labor Party has grasped the This has led to the current situation.”

He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. This is a cliché, but it could not be truer.

Especially in a world with extraordinary power, ancient gods are waiting for opportunities. Only unity can mankind continue civilization. At this moment, whoever affects unity will be overthrown!
The second prince seemed to have thought of something, his face suddenly turned pale, and he said tremblingly: "If this continues, wouldn't Arthur become the best candidate for the next king? The people support him, the church supports him. He is the king!"

Baron Frederick and others looked at each other, the silence deafening.

"no no!"

The second prince stood up staggeringly: "Can't do this! He must be stopped. Who can do it? Charles! That's right! Charles! I want to find Charles!"

Seeing the second prince's dazed state, Baron Frederick and others were a little worried and quickly helped him, but the second prince shook off their support and turned to look at Mavey: "Nicholas, come with me to find Charles! Now!"

The second prince understood. Now Arthur has grown into a giant beast. Relying on the power of the Labor Party, he can't breathe. The situation seems to have reversed overnight. The second prince cannot accept it. He wants to ally with Charles and fight against him. Arthur!
Of course, if you want to get Charles' help, you have to pay some price. This is the reason to bring Ma Wei.

Noon, Clarence House.

"Shukri, you are here."

In the restaurant, the eldest prince prepared a sumptuous lunch, and looked at the sullen second prince with a smile: "These days, I have been thinking about when you will come, and prepare sumptuous meals every day. You finally did not disappoint me. It’s about looking at the big picture.”

"Charles"

"Sit down first, sit next to me." The eldest prince pointed to the chair on his right, "You like to eat 2-month-old tender lamb chops the most, don't you? I've prepared them. This will be a portion for you. A satisfying lunch.”

Different from the tension and hypocrisy in the last meeting, this time there was more sincerity in the eldest prince's smile, and the former enemies seemed to be united under a common threat.

"And Nicholas, we are all old friends, so there is no need to be so formal. This is an ordinary family dinner, except for the three of us. Oh, and Emma, ​​no outsiders will disturb you." The eldest prince pointed to the left hand side with a smile. For sincerity.

After sitting down, the maids served the meals, and the appetizers and main dishes were served together. Then the eldest prince waved his hand and dismissed all the servants.

Soon, there were only four of them left in the room.

Picking up the wine bottle, the eldest prince poured wine for the second prince and Ma Wei with his own hands. When it was full, he asked: "I have heard about Arthur."

The second prince put down the knife and fork he had just picked up: "So what do you think?"

"Let's eat first." The eldest prince cut a piece of mutton chop into his mouth, chewed it twice, and suddenly said: "Arthur betrayed me. From a personal perspective, he is my brother. I don't want to do anything to him. But if we don’t punish him, how can we convince the public?”

When it came to business, the second prince gave up the half-cut mutton chops: "I think so too. Arthur is out of control now. If he doesn't deal with it as soon as possible."

The eldest prince forked a piece of mutton chop and put it on the second prince's plate, and said in a deep voice: "I already have a solution."

The lamb chops that were about to enter his mouth fell back onto the plate, and the second prince said in surprise: "What can I do?"

"Don't worry, there is another guest who will arrive shortly."