March 12, 1911, Lisbon.
During the purges that lasted for nearly half a year, all the major figures in Portugal's former republican government, including the republican prime minister and the republican rebels, were wiped out.
Under the manipulation of Downing Pedro III, the foundation of Portugal's Liberal Republican Party was destroyed, leaving only two or three kittens and puppies, serving as bait outside.
In the eyes of the outside world, this purification movement is very reasonable and legal.
Portugal had already stabilized order, and the republicans and royalists had reached an agreement and drawn clear boundaries.
But the Republicans had no enemies, and the so-called responsibilities and slogans of petitioning for the people were all thrown aside. The ruling Republicans and the Republican opposition parties did not care about the life and death of the people, and had no development plan at all. They began to fight for power, and in the end The result was that the king died, the prime minister died, and all the top officials in the cabinet were lost.
The political turmoil in Lisbon wiped out all the Portuguese people's remaining goodwill towards the Republican Party. The Braganza family's return to power was widely welcomed with enthusiasm by the Portuguese people.
After so many years, the achievements of the Braganza family in the Algarve and Brazil can be seen by the Portuguese as long as they are not stupid.
Facts tell them that compared to the chaotic and decadent Republican Party, the rule of the Braganza family is the only way for Portugal to get better at present.
The reputation of the Republican Party, driven by Downing's continued public opinion, is completely ruined in Portugal.
After this chaos and purge, the Portuguese Republican Party will no longer be influential for at least twenty years, or within a generation.
The people are no longer interested in the so-called liberal and republican parties, and the Republican Party's methods of fighting for power have disappointed people to the core.
In a generation, as long as the Braganza family changes Portugal for the better, the Republican Party will not be able to stand up despite the long-term baptism of public opinion.
After all, Republicans have not brought any benefit to the people. They have no ability except for talking. The Republicans' lip service and inner business have been clearly demonstrated in the past.
The liberal Republicans fell to the bottom of the well, but Downing did not let go, but decided to continue beating the sinking dog.
Tang Ning told her second prime minister, Andrei: "The focus of your work next is to continue to guide public opinion and make it a priority to promote the party's unity and opposition to differences!"
With the merger of Portugal and Brazil, and the distance between the two places, Downing had to make some changes to the political system.
Here in Lisbon, Downing formed a provisional cabinet government under his control, known simply as the Second Cabinet, with slightly lower-level members than the Brazilian cabinet.
Andre is an important assistant to his father Francisco in the Algarve. With his assistance, the Algarve has developed well.
Since Andre was capable and a staunch royalist, Tangning was now short of someone, so he was appointed as the second prime minister of the Portuguese Empire.
After hearing what Emperor Pedro III said, Andrei asked doubtfully: "Does the Grand Duke want to abolish political parties?"
Partisans are popular in Europe, and Andre was somewhat hesitant about the emperor banning political parties.
Tangning glared at Second Prime Minister Silvado with dissatisfaction, remained silent for a moment, and then said.
"What? What do you think is wrong with banning parties during the military period?"
"No, no problem, I'll do it right away!"
Silvado knew that he had made a mistake and that this was beyond the scope of his work, so he quickly said that he would do as asked.
Tangning showed no expression and waved her hand, signaling for Silvado to leave.
Alas, Silvado, the second prime minister, has so much power that he is now a little carried away. He doesn't even think about who gave him such high power. It seems that power must be decentralized!
At this time, Charlotte walked up to Tangning and said, "Grand Duke, the Minister of Education Andre is here."
"Let him in!" Tangning calmed down and said.
After completing the courtesy greetings, Andre, the second minister of education in the cabinet, began to report to Tangning.
"Your Majesty the Grand Duke, I recommend a person to you. He is very capable and can assist you in handling government affairs!"
Tangning asked in surprise, "Oh! Who is it?"
After the republican cabinet fell and fell into the garbage heap, the corrupt republican government left not only a huge sum of money but also a lot of trouble.
Portugal's interim cabinet has been established for half a year, but it still needs Tangning to handle it. He is in urgent need of help.
Andre said without hesitation: "I have a friend named Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. He is a staunch royalist, has strong personal abilities, good morals, and is very knowledgeable in foreign affairs and domestic affairs." Unique insights.”
Tangning was shocked, Salazar, this is such a talent, especially in Portugal in this era.
Salazar was born as a royalist. He served the country with integrity throughout his life and ruled Portugal for 36 years. As Portugal's authoritarian leader, he was controversial throughout his life.
Salazar was born on April 28, 1889. He was born into a family of bourgeois innkeepers in Vimanro near Coimbra. He was a Catholic. He studied theology in his early years and served as a priest in his hometown after graduation. Later he studied law at the University of Coimbra. After graduation, he stayed at the University of Coimbra as a professor of political economics. He has long been seen as an ideal representative of the interests of the Catholic far right and a sympathizer of the monarchy.
Historically, in 1912, he and Ping Gonçalves Serreira created a political organization in Coimbra among teachers and students that opposed the republic and favored the monarchy - the Catholic Democratic College Center (CADC for short). ). In 1921, as a right-wing representative of the "Catholic Center", he was elected to Congress. Later, after learning from Mussolini, he successfully dominated Portugal and ended the political chaos.
Salazar is a staunch patriot, but unfortunately the economic level is really too low. Although the country is stable, it has always been poor and abject. What he is criticized for is not his dictatorship, but his economic level.
The Portuguese expected him to do better, but Salazar was really not good at economics. The moderate bureaucratic dictatorship with a political nature that Salazar established was a special one among the dictatorships, and was called "a dictatorship without a dictator". authoritarian state".
Tang Ning thought for a moment and realized that apart from Salazar's inability to deal with economics, his overall skills were actually quite good.
The current situation is very different from that in history. Salazar's early appearance is a small butterfly effect. He still wants to see this talent.
"Oh, since you admire him so much, let me meet him!" Tangning said with a smile.
Andre said in a positive tone: "Don't worry, His Excellency the Grand Duke, he will never let you down!"
Tangning nodded and said, "Yes! By the way, the interim cabinet is about to be reorganized. I hope you will continue to be the Second Minister!"
The Second Minister of Affairs is actually the Chief of Civil Service of Portugal, in charge of the civil service system. He has a very high position and can check and balance the Prime Minister. He can be said to be a heavyweight member of the cabinet.
Andre was overjoyed that his efforts were finally not in vain and he was rewarded so quickly. He said with excitement in his joy: "Don't worry, Your Excellency, I will definitely work hard to do a good job!"
Tang Ning nodded with satisfaction. He had only been operating in Portugal for a short time, and he didn't have many suitable candidates.
Father Francisco's talent in the Algarve was limited, and even a short man could not do much for a tall man.
Although Andre's ability is average, he is better at being obedient and has good execution skills. He is now the Minister of Education. It is not too abrupt to promote him to the Minister of Affairs now.
