The Rise Of Australasia-Chapter 974 - 731: Dual Kings Coronation

Ethnic issues have always been a critical factor affecting the stability of a nation. As a nation of immigrants, Australasia is inevitably a multicultural country.

If classified according to the countries from where immigrants originated, the number of ethnic groups in Australasia has already surpassed 20, with British, Russian, and German being the top three.

To be honest, if British immigrants hadn’t consistently maintained over 55% of the total population, Arthur’s mood wouldn’t be as relaxed as it is now.

But the biggest consequence of this approach is the impact on Australasia’s population growth, given that the number of British immigrants is also limited.

Although the demise of the United States spared Australasia a major competitor, the British would certainly notice Australasia’s growing strength.

The prospect of immigration from Britain proceeding as smoothly as before has become virtually impossible, signifying that if the high ratio of British immigrants is to be maintained, a reduction in the overall number of immigrants is inevitable.

While it’s possible to supplement a certain number of British immigrants from American regions, this is clearly not a sustainable long-term plan.

To thoroughly solve the nation’s ethnic issues, one must strive to transform all ethnic groups into one, which is the Australasian ethnic concept that Arthur has been painstakingly cultivating.

Upon hearing Arthur entrust him with such an important matter, Grant decisively nodded, expressing respectfully and firmly, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will certainly complete the mission and move forward in the direction you hope for."

Arthur nodded indifferently, watching Grant leave the office with a respectful demeanor.

Entrusting this task to Grant was within Arthur’s expectations, and whatever the outcomes, Arthur was prepared to accept them.

After all, as long as Arthur was still in power, the nation would not be thrown into chaos. As long as the country remained stable, there was plenty of time to realize the so-called May First Theory.

As time entered May of 1929, the preparatory works for the kingdoms in North America also entered a new stage.

The British were in a hurry. On one hand, they were responsible for the establishment of two kingdoms on the United States East Coast; on the other hand, they were selecting suitable monarch candidates in Europe.

Since it was within Britain’s sphere of influence, it meant that these two countries’ monarchs must be allied with Britain, ideally from the British Royal Family itself.

Secondly, the candidate monarchs should preferably not be too deeply entwined with other Powers, as such overseas nations are difficult to control and could easily fall into the arms of other countries.

According to Arthur’s intelligence, the British had already decided that the monarch for the East Coast United Kingdom would be Prince Henry, the third son of the reigning King George V of Britain.

As for the other kingdom, designated as the Kingdom of Virginia, King George V was inclined to nominate his fourth son, Duke George of Kent, as the king, but the government held starkly opposing views.

Having two of King George V’s sons become kings would greatly strengthen the prestige and power of the British Royal Family.

For the British Government, this was not necessarily a good thing. If the two princes became kings and gained some military power, and then used that to aid the British Royal Family, it was highly likely that King George V could obtain greater authority.

In contrast, the powers of Parliament and the government would be weakened.

The government and Parliament, seeking to protect their own powers, directly opposed King George V’s proposal, insisting on selecting a new king for the Kingdom of Virginia.

The remaining choices of royalty were limited to the smaller countries in Europe, after all, the British Government wouldn’t easily cede control over the Kingdom of Virginia to anyone.

In contrast to the British’s chaotic monarch selection process, Australasia faced no such problems.

On May 15, 1929, when the preparations were nearly complete, Arthur, accompanied by Peter and George, boarded a ship headed for the United States. Arthur planned to personally attend the coronation ceremonies of the two young men and congratulate them on becoming the monarchs of a nation.

Over 20 days later, on June 11, 1929, Arthur and his entourage successfully arrived at Los Angeles, the capital city of the Kingdom of California, and met with Silvio, the Commander-in-Chief of the West Coast forces.

The previous 100,000 troops from Australasia’s expedition to the United States remained almost entirely as they were, stationed in the United States to control the situation.

This made the areas under Australasia’s control the most stable in the United States, with Americans rarely causing trouble within Australasia’s domain.

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This was quite normal; as far as common people were concerned, as long as they could eat well and live decently, they generally wouldn’t harbor any additional aspirations.

However, those with ambitions, even during relatively stable times, would go to great lengths to cause chaos, creating opportunities for their own ambitions.

Clearly, with 100,000 troops stationed, the West Coast of the United States enjoyed absolute stability and security.

Even the once unified American Government wasn’t a match for Australasia, let alone any fragmented region now.

The policy implemented by Australasia on the West Coast of the United States, that of Americans managing Americans, was very successful. At least, it meant that the anger of the Americans was directed at their own people.

After arriving in the United States, Arthur inspected the preparations of both the Kingdom of California and the United Kingdom of the West Coast.

After all, it was the Coronation Ceremony of two young kids, and since it essentially only happens once in a lifetime, it was worth celebrating on a grand scale.

The supplies needed were mainly transported from Australasia, and Arthur didn’t care about the cost.

According to the Finance Department’s statistics, just the expenses for the Coronation Ceremonies for these two youngsters exceeded 8 million Australian dollars, equivalent to two main battleships.

Of course, doing so was also a way to show all Americans Arthur’s emphasis on the two youngsters. No matter what issues arose between the two countries, they would always prioritize the safety of the two youngsters.

After all, they had Arthur backing them, and he was their strong support, firmly protecting them until they came of age.

Arthur’s stance was that appropriate opposition was acceptable, as it served as a trial for the two youngsters.

But threats to the life and safety of the little ones, even the risk of injury, were not tolerable.

This time, in addition to bringing the two youngsters and some officials from Australasia to the United States, Arthur also brought a 3,000-strong Royal Guard.

This was an elite force specially trained by Arthur to ensure the safety of the young ones.

Considering that the size of the entire Royal Guard of Australasia was only about 6,000, dedicating a 3,000-strong Royal Guard for the youngsters further proved Arthur’s dedication to them.

Do not underestimate the Royal Guard. Although the Royal Guard wasn’t equipped with heavy weapons, they were indeed well-equipped when it came to light weapons.

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Rifles, submachine guns, medium and light machine guns, hand grenades, fully automatic pistols, and the like, were all abundantly supplied to the Royal Guard.

Moreover, the soldiers of the Royal Guard were meticulously chosen from the military, their loyalty to the royal family was even more reliable than the Guards, as their primary role was to protect the royal family.

Over the next period, the families of these guards would move to the United States with them and settle down on the West Coast.

With each member of the 3,000 Royal Guard receiving support for 1,500 people, it could not be said that Arthur had treated them unfairly.

Although 1,500 people might not seem like a lot, it was definitely sufficient to protect the safety of the two youngsters. You should know that Australasia’s military presence would not withdraw too much until the Kingdom of California and the United Kingdom of the West Coast were fully stable.

Basically, those 1,500 people could ensure they held out until reinforcements arrived, even if facing tens of thousands of enemies for at least a few days.

Finding a military force on the West Coast of the United States with equipment and combat capabilities comparable to the Royal Guard was almost impossible, even compared to other fragmented countries.

The 1,500-strong Royal Guard afforded to each youngster also served as their last resort. Apart from this, unless matters of principle were involved, Arthur would not readily assist them further.

This was also a test for the youngsters. If they passed this test, they would be able to grow into competent monarchs, with no issues governing their own countries.

But if they couldn’t even pass such a test, Arthur could only admit that his education had been a spectacular failure.

Of course, considering the young ages of the two kids, they would return to Australasia after the end of the Coronation Ceremony to receive a period of elite nobility education.

If all went well, Peter could return to the Kingdom of California within one to two years.

As for George, being too young, his United Kingdom of the West Coast would be supervised and managed by the Australasian Government until he came of age, at which point the power would be returned to him.

This was the reason Arthur brought so many officials with him, to help George temporarily manage his kingdom.

With the support of Australasian officials in politics, and the military presence and Royal Guard in security, Arthur could confidently claim that the two kingdoms being established were absolutely safe.

No joke, even if the American people rebelled, Arthur believed these military forces could suppress it.

After spending half a month in the United States, the preparations for the Coronation Ceremonies of the United Kingdom of the West Coast and the Kingdom of California were nearly complete.

Under Arthur’s witness, Peter was crowned King of California on June 27, 1929, signifying the establishment of the Kingdom of California.

A few days later, on June 30, 1929, George was crowned King of the United Kingdom of the West Coast in Seattle, and the two kingdoms planned by Australasia in the United States were successfully established.

The British did not want to be outdone and, by the end of June, supported Prince Henry and the chosen King of Virginia in their own coronation ceremonies.

Within just a few days, four kings had been welcomed to various regions of the United States, marking the end of the partitioning of the country by the nations involved.

The once colossal superpower was gone, but the legacy it left behind was being inherited by the leading Powers such as Britain, continuously drawing nourishment from it.