The Rise Of Australasia

Chapter 404: Chapter 339: Discussing Individual Needs_2

Although the geographical location of Australasia is crucial and can pose a threat to the British Empire's colonies in India and Africa.

However, Minister Grey confidently stated that Australasia would only be an ally to their own kind, and India and Africa would still be safe.

"Of course, even though Australasia is far away from the British Empire, the blood ties between our two countries will never change." Arthur nodded naturally, replying.

In Arthur's view, the close relationship between the two countries has a significant impact on the extensive assistance the British have given to Australasia.

Moreover, Australasia is far from Europe and would not affect the British Empire's position in Europe. Even if for the sake of pleasing their domestic citizens' emotions, it would not be possible to join the anti-British camp directly.

This also means that Australasia is basically unlikely to stand on the opposite side of the British Empire, which is already determined by the close relationship between the two parties.

Unless the immigration structure in Australasia changes, and British immigrants become a minority or even a tiny minority, from the majority.

Only under such circumstances could the policies of Australasia change. But before that, even for the sake of Queen Victoria, it would be impossible for Australasia to be hostile to Britain.

"Your Majesty, I come with His Majesty the King and the Cabinet's orders to discuss with your government a plan for bringing our two countries closer together. To be honest, besides Germany, I believe that we have mutual enemies, that is, the United States on the other side of the Pacific Ocean." Minister Grey said with a smile.

"Although Germany is the primary enemy at present, the growth of the United States cannot be underestimated. Due to its unique geographical location, the U.S. may be our greatest enemy. The U.S. is located on the British Empire's side of the Atlantic Ocean and on your country's side of the Pacific Ocean. With such power in Europe, the U.S.

can only expand from the Pacific side. In fact, they are doing so. If your country wants to continue expanding northwards, sooner or later, you will face the Americans directly."

From Minister Grey's words, Arthur deduced a piece of information: the British government is not opposed to Australasia continuing to expand northward.

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This means that, to a certain extent, in order to win over Australasia, the British people regard the Dutch East Indies as an area they can give up.

Although it is already a foregone conclusion that Australasia will cooperate with Britain, Arthur wants to strive for more benefits for Australasia and more aid from Britain.

However, such matters do not require Arthur to speak in person, as his subordinates can handle them well.

"Of course, Prime Minister Kent, Your Majesty. Besides the potential common enemy - the United States, Germany is currently the biggest enemy of the British Empire.

If Australasia can join the organization of the Allies and make some contributions to resisting the Germans in the future, we are willing to provide more support to Australasia, helping it gain more strength," Minister Grey said with a nod and a smile, as if it is only natural.

Since the British Government has decided to win over Australasia and support it in its fight against the United States,

Support for Australasia is inevitable, after all, the current industry and economy of the United States are already at the level of a top-strong country.

In addition to the natural disadvantage of Australasia's population, in order for Australasia to resist the United States' expansion in Asia, and even directly become the first line of defense against the United States, it is necessary to give Australasia more powerful forces, at least to the point where the gap between them and the United States is smaller.

After hearing Minister Grey's words, the Australasian Cabinet members present were visibly excited and eager to present their demands.

Although Australasia can develop by relying on its own strength, having the help of the world's strongest nation, the British Empire, can make their development smoother and faster.

For the ministers of these departments, having the help of British talent and technology is critical to the development of their departments.

In just a few minutes, the ministers proposed requests for talent, technology, and equipment in various fields. The scale of the demand was so exaggerated that it even surprised Minister Grey.

In the description of these Cabinet ministers, Australasia was like a baby waiting to be fed, needing a large amount of talent, technology, and equipment in every aspect.

But this was obviously different from the information Minister Grey had. According to his understanding, while Australasia had shortcomings in some areas, some advanced technologies and industries were already on par with those of a lower-level power like Italy.

As the matters were significant, the negotiations between both parties became a tug of war. Arthur was pleased with this, as gaining more aid for Australasia was crucial to the country's development.