I Became A Hidden Powerhouse Of The British Empire [EN]: Chapter 357

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Until right before the election.

The Liberal Party was also striving to seize victory by organizing the best possible lineup.

“We must win this time. If we don’t secure a majority in the Canadian Parliament as well as in the home country [Great Britain], there’s a risk that our party’s image will be solidified as the opposition party.”

“Of course, I know that. We’ve made thorough preparations this time, so we must do our best until the end to achieve good results.”

In the home country, they had been pushed back by the Conservative Party in both the House of Lords and the House of Commons for well over 20 years.

While it was unavoidable to be pushed back in the House of Lords due to the hereditary system, the continuous defeats in the House of Commons were inexcusable.

It didn’t make sense that they hadn’t won a single election since the current Emperor Victoria ascended to the throne as Queen.

The problem was that the difference had only widened since Wellesley became Prime Minister, rather than narrowing.

However, it wasn’t as if the current party leadership was incompetent.

The reason the Liberal Party still had a presence, even if it was as weak as a candle flame, was because Gladstone was somehow plugging the holes with his extraordinary individual skills.

If it weren’t for Gladstone, the Liberal Party might have truly fallen to a minor party with less than 50 seats.

In fact, it was impossible to overthrow such a powerful ruling party with the opposition party’s power alone.

The ruling party had to make a mistake, a massive economic crisis had to occur, or an accident like losing a war had to happen.

However, after the Conservative Party came into power, the British Empire was on a winning streak in Asia, stabilized the public sentiment in India, and even brought Russia to its knees.

In addition, they were also successful in the Americas and improved the treatment of workers, leaving no room to intervene.

Originally, the Liberal Party had been advocating for the expansion of suffrage to gain the votes of the common people who were favorable to them, but now they couldn’t even use this anymore.

This was because the rights of workers had become incomparably higher than before, even if it was due to the communists.

Whatever the reason, people only remember the results.

If an election were held here, the Liberal Party would be struggling just to keep the seats they already had.

“We must secure a majority in Canada no matter what. If that’s impossible, we must at least secure a similar number of seats.”

“In addition to the Conservative Party and our Liberal Party, other minor parties will take a few seats. So, if we do well, we might be able to form a coalition with them and take the ruling party position in the Canadian Parliament.”

“In any case, this is both an opportunity and a crisis.”

Even if they couldn’t suppress the power of the Conservative Party that had been built up in the homeland, Canada was like a new beginning.

Of course, being the ruling party in the home country was a strong advantage, but there was also room to attack that point and latch onto it.

The ruling party in the home country would inevitably favor its own interests, so they had to elect a party that could truly do politics for Canada alone.

The Liberal Party, having prepared various methods for victory, launched an all-out offensive in Canada and actively campaigned.

And the slogan they were shouting was, of course, closer to a religious testimony praising Killian.

This was no exception for not only the Liberal Party but also the Conservative Party, as well as the Canadian United Party and the Maple Leaf Party, which were newly created in Canada.

Newspapers published in major cities were making sweet profits by publishing articles analyzing who was closer to Killian.

[Today’s topic is a time to find out the true intentions of each party. The Conservative Party and the Liberal Party are all claiming to be confidants of His Majesty Killian, who will become the new King of Canada, but let’s see which party is more sincere. First, the Conservative Party…]

[Prime Minister Wellesley of the Conservative Party is said to be a partner who has worked closely with His Majesty for a long time and has been with him since His Majesty first entered politics. The current member of parliament, Disraeli, who is leading the party from the front, is the same.]

[The strange thing is that the Liberal Party is similar. Member of Parliament Gladstone has been close to His Highness since he was in the Conservative Party.]

[Both parties are claiming that they are the best people to develop Canada with His Majesty.]

Since everyone is claiming to be a loyalist, shouldn’t a loyalist detector be used?

In this chaotic situation, it was the Conservative Party that made the first proposal.

“Even though the election is full of promises that cannot be kept, we cannot tolerate selling His Majesty’s name! Since His Majesty is not involved in politics, there are so many people who are freely making false statements, and we need to clearly distinguish between black and white for the sake of the Canadian citizens’ right to know!”

“That’s right!”

“I, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil! I am a true loyalist of His Majesty who participated in the war against Russia following His Majesty even before entering politics. If you are confident that you are a true loyalist of His Highness, come to the debate!”

“Ooooooh!”

Even after hearing Robert’s claim, the media, who were crazy about the smell of money, couldn’t just stand by.

The media immediately approached Robert and proposed to host a debate with them, and Robert naturally accepted.

“Think about it. If you truly understand His Highness deeply and know a lot about His Highness, there is no reason not to come out. As proof, I can recite information about His Highness on the spot.”

“Congressman, may I ask you a question as a test?”

“Of course.”

“Hmm, now that I think about it, I can’t think of anything appropriate. Then, do you know this? What is His Majesty’s favorite color?”

“It’s blue. Because it is the color of the sea that symbolizes our British Empire and the eyes of His Majesty the Emperor, whom His Highness loves.”

The moderator’s eyes widened at the immediate answer that came out without hesitation.

At this point, shouldn’t we attach a different kind of word than follower?

“I know what you’re thinking. But our party didn’t just send people who memorize everything about His Highness to the election. I myself was appointed as the youngest Secretary of State for India in history. But I abandoned that glorious position and came to Canada. Why? Because I wanted to contribute my strength so that this country ruled by His Majesty Killian could develop further!”

“As one of the Canadian citizens, I am just grateful.”

“The fact that our Conservative Party appointed me as the member of parliament to lead the Canadian election shows how sincere we are. His Majesty’s loyalist who abandoned the position of Secretary of State for India and chose to become a member of parliament in Canada. Are there any other people like this in other parties? Moreover, the candidates who come out as representatives of our Conservative Party are talents that I have strictly evaluated for their abilities and character.”

As Robert’s interview spread throughout Canada through the media, the public’s attention quickly turned to him.

A young elite and a true loyalist who even participated in the war against Russia following Killian.

Moreover, his abilities have been verified just by being appointed as the Secretary of State for India.

How would you feel if such a person gave up the position of Secretary of State for India and came to become a Canadian member of parliament?

Of course, the citizens of Canada, who have just emerged as a new kingdom, can’t help but feel a subtle sense of national pride.

He gave up India and came? Are we that good? They will be feeling a small sense of pride that they can cough once.

In addition, the fact that such a young elite knows so much about the king that Canadian citizens respect and love, and even that all the candidates who will be running this time have gone through his hands, has also become a hot topic.

In the end, the Liberal Party could never refuse the topic of debate that Robert threw, and the otherworldly debate to compete for who is Killian’s loyalist was held in Toronto and Montreal.

The historic general election to elect the first members of parliament of the new Kingdom of Canada.

When Emperor Victoria heard the news that the first major event was the Killian Exploration Contest, she giggled and openly teased Killian, and Killian went to Disraeli that day to complain.

Of course, apart from that, it was an undeniable fact that the debate was a great success.

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These damn things.

I’m so embarrassed.

Like that sly old imperialist grandpa.

To dare to publicly inflict shame on His Majesty Killian, the King of Canada. I will never forget this debt.

Whether the Conservative Party or the Liberal Party wins, it was a fact that I had predicted from the beginning that the Canadian Parliament would be composed of my followers.

I was trying to induce this picture, and it would be difficult if it didn’t happen.

But you have to do it in moderation. How can you hold a contest to praise the king?

No, is it right to hold an exhibition where people publicly wag their tails, saying, “I’m His Majesty the King’s dog, woof woof woof,” to elect members of parliament?

Even more surprisingly, Canadian citizens were enthusiastic about watching this and even commenting on who was wagging their tail better.

It goes without saying that Robert was chosen as the number one loyal dog.

Victoria, who received this ridiculous news, as well as Wellesley, were teasing me, so I have to get this debt back with interest.

“Your···no, I should say Your Majesty. I greet Killian the Holy, the great and holy Pope of the Holy Canadian Papal State.”

“Oh, please stop! Did the Prime Minister also contribute to that debate?”

“Hahaha, please forgive me just this once. The Canadian general election is next week, and wouldn’t it be good for Your Majesty if our Conservative Party wins a record victory? We will do our best to support Your Majesty.”

“I’m speechless, I’m speechless. What will this be recorded in the history books later? It’s dizzying to think that Canadian citizens 100 years from now will learn that there was such a debate in the first general election when they learn history.”

“That’s how much Your Majesty is loved.”

He speaks well. Birds of a feather flock together, and green is the same color, so you’re taking sides because you’re in the same Conservative Party, right?

“Either the Conservative Party or the Liberal Party wins in the Canadian election, the members of parliament who only follow my orders will take the seats anyway. It didn’t matter to me who became it.”

“I guess so.”

“Ah, of course, Robert is a hard-working and smart person, so I have no complaints about that. However, now that it has come to this, we must push things forward for sure. It is as good as a foregone conclusion that the ruling parties of Canada and the home country will be the same, so the policies will be more unified, right?”

“Of course. To be honest, who else in this British Empire understands Your Majesty’s heart as much as I do?”

It’s not wrong. Decades have passed since we started working together.

It was true that it was easiest to get things done through Wellesley in that he understood each other’s thoughts at the slightest hint.

“Then, Prime Minister, let’s get to work in earnest now. As I said before, I told you that it is impossible to physically beat and destroy communism, right?”

“Yes.”

“In fact, there is one thing I didn’t say, but they will inevitably collapse due to internal contradictions anyway. What we are trying to do is to create conditions so that the time comes quickly.”

“It’s not much different from what I heard before. In the end, is the plan to grow Canada as part of that plan?”

“That’s right. But I don’t think I’ve told you specifically what kind of policies I’m going to implement, but from the day the parliament is formed, I’m going to start growing Canada in earnest. So that it can become a representative symbol to defeat communism.”

It is growing faster than any other country in the British Empire, but in order to spread its wings even further, it needs the full support of the home country.

And now that Canada has become a member of the home country, there is nothing more to hesitate about.

“I would appreciate it if you would allow the immigration policy, land reclamation, railways, ports, and telephone exchange installation, which have been led by Canada so far, to be elevated to national policy projects of the British Empire.”

“···So, you’re saying that you’re just going to use the power of the British Empire to fully raise Canada without even looking at it.”

“This is all to eradicate communism. And other European allies need to come up with a unified policy to expand communism. And if possible, it might be good to create an international organization for that.”

From now on, it is time for a solid diplomatic strategy to lead the world, not a haphazard strategy.

The only country that can lead it is the British Empire.

“Canada is pushing Canada, and the British Empire is gaining satisfaction from leading the world through the establishment of an international organization? It’s a thorough policy as always.”

There were various complex emotions mixed in Wellesley’s voice as he lightly sighed and shook his head.

At first glance, you might think that I’m filling my personal desires, but I always keep the greater good in mind.

“Then I’ll proceed with your consent. Oh, by the way, I saw in the corner of the newspaper that the construction of the Panama Canal will begin soon, but how is that going?”

“Yes. It will be in full swing soon. Experts are expecting 10 years, but it will probably be completed without any problems.”

“I see. I understand.”

They put water tanks in every bed because ants carry malaria, and what kind of canal are they completing?

Looking at the situation, it seems certain that they will be giving up and pulling out their feet in a few years, so I have to prepare to take over the business from now on.

The key is to find out that malaria is transmitted through mosquitoes, and since I already know the answer, I can easily prove it by mobilizing excellent scholars.

In that respect, I had no worries.

Because I had the best medical staff in the world.