Vol 6 Chapter 46: Colony transaction

Ottawa, the capital of Canada
The Parliament of the Canadian Self-Government is undergoing fierce quarrels. The aftereffects of the defeat of the war are coming. The resolution of the Sofia Peace Conference is very detrimental to them. This time it is not only to pay compensation, but also to cede territory.
Although Canada has declared independence from the British Commonwealth, in this war, the Canadian Self-Government has sent troops to South Africa and pilots to the British Isles.
These have become the reason for the Holy Alliance to hold them accountable for war. If you don't lose your skin, don't want to get out.
"quiet!"
"quiet!"
Speaker Peter Cole's voice sounded, and the MP finally fell silent.
"Members, you all know the resolution of the Sofia Peace Conference, and Bulgaria has made a territorial claim to us.
After the delegation’s resistance, the Bulgarians agreed to abandon their territorial claims on the Labrador Peninsula and the island of Newfoundland.
But they still remember the Queen Elizabeth Islands, Parry Islands, Baffin Island, Victoria Island, Southampton Island, Queen Charlotte Islands...
Last night, the Bulgarian government issued an ultimatum to either cede the above-mentioned islands or pay 50 billion lev war indemnities. They gave up their territorial claims! "
There is a third way, but Peter Cole did not say it, then continue the war.
Obviously, it is impossible to continue the fight, but Canada sent people to Japan to conduct field trips, and the materials brought back, I still feel timid when I recall.
"What? 50 billion levs, why don't they grab it?" a member of the Diet snarled immediately
Canada’s current population is just over ten million, which means that per capita has to bear a huge debt of nearly 5,000 levs, which is the two-year GDP of the Canadian Dominion.
The current fiscal revenue of the Canadian government is not enough to pay the interest on the 50 billion lev indemnity. They are willing to give money, but they can't come out.
Don't think this is over. The problem is that these 50 billion are not all war reparations. The British Commonwealth was defeated this time, and all the dominions had to share their debts with the mainland, even if they were already independent.
Although the specific amount is still under discussion, the rumor has spread, and the Dominion of Canada will have to work hard to repay its debts in the coming decades.
"It's so easy to it? Even if we ransack all our cities, it is impossible to 50 billion levs out!" Another member of the Diet sneered.
"This gives us no choice at all. As expected, they are the offspring of polar bears and inherit their greed!"
"Since they want land, we will give it to them. Anyway, it's a savage waste. We decided not to accept their blackmail!"
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Everyone was talking endlessly, but no one could come up with a solution.
"quiet!"
"Now is the time to decide the destiny of Canada. Every member of Parliament is asked to cast a sacred vote in his hands. This time we will vote by secret ballot.
Pick up your pen and write down the answer in your mind, whether it's cessation of land, compensation, or another battle with the Holy Alliance! "Peter Cole said solemnly
There is no way, the newly independent Canadian government does not yet have a strong central government.
The provisional government is the dominion government changed a vest, in order not to become war criminals, high-level officials went to Sofia activities.
The current vote is undoubtedly to make the parliament bear the responsibility of cede territory.
Don't look at everyone's troubles. In fact, many people are relieved in their hearts. The most feared is that there will be no results, which means that the Holy Alliance will directly turn Canada into a colony.
Now they want to cede a part of the islands in the Arctic Ocean. They don't have any skin pain. These areas belong to Canada in name only. In fact, they have never really ruled.
Amidst chaos, the Canadian Parliament voted on September 24, 1941, agreeing to Bulgaria's territorial claims.
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"Your Majesty, the Canadians have agreed to all our requirements, but Austria is in trouble, and now they are just a Japanese colony!" Coleman said embarrassedly
The Japanese government surrendered, but the later territorial handover is still in progress, and the Holy Alliance has not had time to take over Australia.
Australia’s current status is very embarrassing. They were once a member of the Commonwealth and a defeated country.
During the war, the British ceded Australia to the Japanese and belonged to the Japanese colony. The Japanese colonial government now rules Australia, which is still a defeated country.
There are two governments in Australia now, one is the former Austrian self-government, which is currently shrinking inland to fight guerrillas, and the other is the Japanese colonial government.
Everyone is busy with the Sofia Peace Conference, and they have yet to locate Australia. Their legality is still unknown. Even if it wants to negotiate with Austria, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not know who to call.
According to the meaning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that is to recognize the Japanese colonial government, and then treat it as the spoils of the Holy Alliance, and simply annex it.
"Did the former Austrian Autonomous Government send someone over to attend the meeting?" Little Ferdinand asked with concern
If no representatives are sent, they can be ignored.
"Your Majesty, the former Australian Self-Government has also sent a delegation, because their status is currently unknown and has not been accepted by the Holy League!" Coleman thought for a while and said.
"Damn it!" Little Ferdinand rubbed his forehead.
"Your Majesty, actually don't worry about this. As long as the Austrian Autonomous Government doesn't exist, then we don't have to worry about this!" Coleman whispered
Little Ferdinand’s eyes lit up. Yes, as long as the Australian self-government ceased to exist, Australia would be a complete colony.
"This matter will be handed over to you. Try to resolve all the resistance forces. I will order the coalition forces to delay the time to take over Australia!" Little Ferdinand said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Coleman replied calmly
They didn't know that it was this decision that caused the sensational Australian tragedy that caused millions of Austrians to die.
"Your Majesty, our colonies were too scattered after the war. If we want to be included in the mainland in the future, we need to make adjustments. The cabinet decided to replace some of the colonies in Africa with Portugal, Belgium, and France!" Prime Minister Thors Kee said
"How to exchange, what if they don't agree?" Little Ferdinand asked with concern
Concentrating colonies is definitely a good thing, which will reduce the difficulty of governance and save administrative expenses.
"Your Majesty, we can exchange Liberia and Ghana for the Portuguese Mozambique, support Belgium to acquire Malaysia, exchange their colony in Africa, and trade Nigeria for the French Madscar!
If they disagree with the land transaction, we can buy the above-mentioned area with money, and it will probably not cost much! "Torsky said confidently.
Little Ferdinand opened the map and looked at it carefully. Once these land transactions are concluded, Libya, Chad, and Cameroon will be the dividing line of the French colonies.
"Well, the government is going to promote this plan, presumably they will not reject our kindness!" Little Ferdinand said in thought for a while.
Now is the time when Bulgaria is in full swing, as long as it does not harm their own interests, no one is willing to oppose them.
Economically speaking, none of them suffered a loss in this colony transaction. From a strategic point of view, after the colony exchange, direct conflict with Bulgaria can be avoided, and no one can refuse.
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On December 2, 1941, the Sofia Peace Conference finally came to an end. France, West Russia, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire partitioned the Indian region. The Spaniards won Burma, the Belgians won Malaysia, and Finland won Guyana.
The rest of the European countries can only play soy sauce. The treatment of active participation in war and passive participation in war is completely different. In this regard, Ferdinand is very clear.
In the later period, they were forced to participate in the war in Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Norway and other countries. In addition to sharing a little war reparations, the colonies had nothing to do with them.
Poland, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg ~EbookFREE.me~ which had fallen in the early stage were naturally not eligible to divide the spoils. Originally, Belgium had to fight soy sauce, but because of the deal with Bulgaria, Malaysia was compensated.
For the following war indemnities, the amount of indemnity calculated in advance will not be changed, but considering the actual situation, the defeated country cannot afford that much money, so it changed the way of compensation.
For one hundred years after the war, Britain, Germany, and Japan had to spend 18.3% of their fiscal revenues as war reparations to the victorious countries.
The distribution ratio of this money is also different. For example, the compensation for the Germans is mainly divided between France, West Russia, and Austria-Hungary. Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and Luxembourg will also receive a portion.
Bulgaria is just a symbolic draw from this war indemnity, because the Bulgarian air force has participated in the war against Germany, and this is the spoils they deserve.
Another example is the compensation of the British, which are mainly obtained by Bulgaria, Spain, and France. Other countries that have sent pilots to participate in the war can also share a share, of which Bulgaria receives the largest share.
The other defeated countries in the following were also dealt with in the same way. According to the actual situation, the allies that did not participate in the war naturally have no war reparations.
The group of defeated countries in the Americas fought hard at the Sofia Peace Conference, and in the end they still had to pay 5% of their fiscal revenue as war reparations, and used the facts to teach them a lesson. The team is not standing in disorder.
Of course, if the governments of various countries pay off the total war reparations ahead of schedule within a hundred years, it will end early.
However, taking into account the war reparations, interest is also calculated. Unless the economies of all countries after the war are open, it will be difficult for them to pay off their debts in advance.
Similarly, if countries have not paid off their debts in a hundred years, then when the time comes, the remaining war reparations will be wiped out.