"Using black people as cannon fodder is a great idea. My boy, you are so smart."
Regarding the matter of blacks serving as soldiers on the battlefield, Francisco raised his hands to support it. After all, there is sustainable black cannon fodder. Who would waste his own citizens?
The reason why Francisco was so excited to press all the troops and to mention the sacrifice of the citizens was because he believed that this battle would determine the dominance of the Iberian Peninsula.
His mentality, in the words of the Japanese, is that the rise and fall of the empire depends on this battle.
There is a better choice, use the colonial black uncle, and do not waste the few citizens of the Portuguese Empire. Francisco can change his mind and understand what Tang Ning means.
“There are too many black people in our colonies, so we can make the best use of them, and they can be considered loyal to the empire.
Tangning, how much is your pension for them? Don’t give them too much pension. Black people don’t need so many things. "
"Well, I understand this. The foundation of a country is its citizens. I can understand it if you are not black." Tang Ning replied seriously.
"The pension for black people is a one-time payment. Each black person killed in battle will receive 100 Union Dollars, 20kg of grain, 5kg of salt, and 5kg of cloth."
"Tang Ning, just give them food, salt and a sum of money. Don't give them any cloth."
Francisco was experienced in business and knew the colonies well. He quickly gave his son suggestions for revisions.
"You should let the colonial government guide the families of the fallen to use money to buy clothes and other consumer goods. This will facilitate the circulation of colonial consumption and cultivate their consumption habits."
"Father is thoughtful, I won't give them the fabric." Tangning accepted her father's advice.
After Francisco learned about Tang Ning's plans for the next war, he knew that Spain would not be able to turn around.
If Spain is defeated, the country will definitely be divided. Regarding these places, Francisco wants to hear whether his precious son has considered it properly.
"How are you thinking about the royal family selections in Aragon, Navarre, and Andalucia, which were separated from Spain?"
After Portugal defeated Spain, these independent places would definitely become monarchies.
In Europe today, the monarchy has not yet declined, and there are a lot of monarchies; throughout the European continent, there are only countries with republican systems, namely France and Switzerland.
France became a republic because of the infighting between three royal families, while Switzerland was a patchwork of states. From the beginning, there was no leader who could suppress the kings of the states.
The choice of their royal families among the three countries that are about to become independent is crucial to Portugal. If the choice is wrong, or is not in line with the interests of mainstream European countries, it will cause big trouble.
"As the monarch of the Kingdom of Aragon, I hope that you, my father, will be the monarch. For the Kingdom of Navarre, I choose the French royal family of Orleans. As for the Kingdom of Andalusia, I choose John II, Grand Duke of Liechtenstein of the Austro-Hungarian Empire."
"One for Portugal, one for the Entente, and one for the Central Powers. This overall arrangement is good. However, Tangning, I have some questions about the royal family you chose. Is there any special reason?
The royal family you assigned to the treaty country, why not choose the British royal family, but allocate it to France. As for the share of the Allies, why did you choose John II? This was your mother Anna’s grandfather. Shouldn’t this royal family choose the German Hohenzollern royal family or the Austrian Habsburg family?
And what I’m most confused about is that Andalusia is in contact with Portugal, why did you let me take over it? "
Francisco felt keenly that his son had profound implications for the selection and arrangements of the royal family in the three places.
"Father, I do have my own special considerations in choosing the three local royal families.
The Allies, the reason I chose the French royal family is very simple, because we need to appease France, and now that Britain and France are getting closer and closer, a consensus has been reached between the two countries to fight against Germany.
The British royal family has not had a foreign royal family for a long time, and the British royal family has a lot of colonies. The British royal family does not need to compete with European royal families in other places. Of the three royal families in France, the one with the best public opinion is the royal family of Orleans, and he is the best choice for the royal family.
Navarre and Aragon are both bordering France. However, in terms of resource distribution, Navarre is where the Basques gather and is rich in coal and iron resources. If France had to choose, it would undoubtedly choose Navarre.
Since losing Alsace-Lorraine, France has been plagued by coal and iron. Although Navarre is not 1/4 as good as Aragon, it has the resources that France desperately needs.
As for the choice of Aragon and Andalusia, I also want to consider making it easy for all parties to accept.
The location of Aragon is close to France. If our Portuguese royal family does not take over, how can the Allies, especially France, tolerate the presence of an Allied royal family there.
Therefore, in order not to intensify the conflicts in Europe and to make it acceptable to other countries, it is the best choice for you, father, to take over Aragon. Moreover, the Aragonists in the Iberian League also have a good relationship with you, so it is most appropriate for you to go there. of.
In fact, it is not good for Andalusia to belong to the Allies. Essentially, I do not want the Allies to enter the Iberian Peninsula.
But now, there are two major European groups. We in Portugal cannot have bad relations with them, so I gave them one.
However, the position of Andalusia is also quite sensitive, and the German royal family is not suitable. Moreover, I have no good impression of the German royal family. Although our family is considered to be a half-German aristocracy, in fact, strictly speaking, it has little to do with Prussia.
Besides, Andalusia borders British-controlled Gibraltar, and German forces entering here would definitely not be acceptable to him.
The Austro-Hungarian royal family, father, you actually know that they have always been focused on defense, and their main attack direction is only in the Balkan direction.
In fact, Austria-Hungary has little conflict with the Allies. The reason why they are tied to Germany is just to fight against Germany.
Andalusia is so sensitive. I believe that the Habsburgs will not touch the British sensitive nerves here. Therefore, they should not participate in the royal competition.
John II, who is a member of the Habsburg branch, also has a deep relationship with Portugal. Portugal and the United Kingdom have a century-old alliance, and the royal families of the two countries also have a deep relationship.
Since the restoration of the Portuguese Empire, we have always remained friendly to Britain, and we have also deliberately kept a distance from Germany. "
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Regarding the three independent places of Portugal, Tang Ning also put a lot of thought into the choice of their royal families, lest they step into a trap and expose Portugal to the wrath of the two major groups.
Tangning naturally hopes to have three places to herself, but this is not a fairy tale world, so you can have all the benefits.
After careful consideration, Tangning found a royal family selection and distribution plan that would be acceptable to the two major groups.
"Son, you have thought very well. Although Andalusia is what Portugal wants most, your plan is currently the best choice.
John II is our elder. He has always taken good care of us. If he really becomes the ruler of Andalusia, he will be a good choice. "
"Yes, if it was John II, I think the three provinces of Huelva, Cadiz, and Seville should be able to get it more smoothly from Andalusia."
