Chapter 1048: Prince Governor

The eldest son needs to exercise, and the second son cannot be idle. With the continuous development of the times, the governor management mode of overseas colonies has become less and less able to keep up with the times.
Just look at the Spanish colonies, and now there is a raging mess. Although it is due to the participation of external forces, it is also an important factor that its own way of governance cannot keep up with the times.
The colony of Shinra was still stable, mainly because Franz entrusted a group of nobles out. A group of people who work for themselves are suppressing all kinds of dissatisfaction.
There is no doubt that this kind of feudal rule is even more backward. The only advantage is that it can stimulate the work enthusiasm of the staff and maximize the development of personal potential.
Relying on the double of vassal system and interests, one generation and two generations will definitely have no problems, and three generations and four generations will have no major problems with the strength of Shinra.
I'm not sure after that. Human loyalty cannot withstand the wasting of time, and the greater the proportion of interests in the later period.
Now that the overseas colonies are economically backward and have to rely on local support, they are naturally like a family.
With the continuous development of the economy, the future is uncertain. When the colonial economy develops and is unwilling to continue to serve as a source of raw materials and a market for commodity sales, conflicts between the two sides arise.
The palms of the palms and the backs of the hands are all fleshy. No matter how fair the central government is, it will be inclined to deal with problems. One time or two is not a big problem, ten times eight times will be eccentric.
Rather than waiting for the situation to deteriorate to the point of parting ways, it is better to deal with it when the relationship is now close and give the colonies greater autonomy.
Obviously, the governor system cannot meet such demands. The original space-time British had already tried this, but in the end, because of insufficient cohesion, the United States and the Soviet Union had an opportunity to take advantage of it.
Since the governor's management system cannot meet the demand, it is better to continue the enfeoffment system and establish a state in accordance with the tradition of the Shinra. Even if the play broke down later, it was still rotten in the pot.
In fact, after the rise of the colonial movement, it was not Franz's initiative to establish a system of enfeoffment overseas.
Both the two teeth and the British and French have once entrusted nobles overseas. It's just that the domestic resistance is too strong, turning the real seal into a false seal.
Except for a few small nobles, who really got the fief, most of the nobles only had a nominal title, and the government took away the governance of the fief.
Since we want to play emptily, we can't expect people to abandon the good local life and go to the colonies in the poor country to fight.
After the rise of Shinra, after seeing the fighting power of the fief and nobles, all countries did not want to follow suit.
It's a pity that the overall situation has been decided at this time, and the bourgeoisie and bureaucracy are desperately blocking it.
The reason for the objection is very high. The colony belongs to the state and belongs to all citizens. It cannot be usurped by individuals.
One sentence erased all the achievements of the colonial pioneers, as if the colony had fallen from the sky.
Anyone with a little bit of knowledge knows that the government certainly played an important role in the colony creation process, but the real main force was immigrants.
"Colonies belong to the country and belong to all citizens." On the surface, they are indeed safeguarding national interests. In fact, there is a sentence to be added after this-"the interests of colonies belong to bureaucrats and capital."
The essence of opposition is still in the distribution of benefits.
According to Shinra's enfeoffment model, the central government only controls major cities and important ports, and most of the remaining land is entrusted to officials who have contributed, and areas that no one wants go to the emperor.
The beneficiaries are mainly soldiers and immigrants. If you are lucky to become a fief, you can also get a piece of land of your own.
Although bureaucrats and capitalists have also gained, they are obviously much smaller than the lucky ones who have risen in the past.
Jealousy drives people crazy, and in my heart that I can't get it, and can't let others get it, opposition is inevitable.
It's just that the German region is special, and the long years of melee between the princes has kept the noble-dominated military in a strong position. Coupled with an emperor who would give up money, he could suppress the bureaucracy and capital in the country.
It's different in other countries. Take Britain as an example. The high-level positions are controlled by civilian officials. The military is suppressed to death, and there is no strong emperor, so the enclavement will naturally not be promoted.
The military can only follow and drink soup, and ordinary immigrants are the targets of exploitation. Being robbed of wealth for a long time can't stand anyone else.
The collapse of the original space-time colonial empire was due to the fact that the United States and the Soviet Union were doing things. The most important reason was that capital and bureaucracy took too much.
Especially in the later period, when nationalism awakened, the cost of colonization rose, bureaucrats and capital took too much profit, and the colony suffered losses directly.
Along with economic tensions, the colonial government had to reduce spending, which directly harmed the interests of the military and immigrants. Even if you can't drink the soup, everyone is naturally unwilling to work for the colonial empire.
The killers are gone, the colony becomes more chaotic, and maintenance costs continue to rise. When ordinary people see that the colony is not only not making money, but is going to lose money, then they simply don't.
As bureaucrats and capital of vested interest groups, when they realized the danger, the wave of independence had already risen, and the colonial empire was unable to recover.
With lessons learned, Franz cannot have to plan ahead. Anyway, there are already many states in the Holy Roman Empire, and I don't care about adding a few more.
The abolition of overseas colonies and the establishment of states can only be done by Franz, and other people simply cannot afford such a big thunder.
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Vienna Palace
Franz held a document and said earnestly: "This is the appointment letter of the Governor of Central America. I will ask you one last time, Peter, are you really ready?"
The state is not achieved in one leap, and Franz can help with domestic troubles. The entrustment of princes is not new, everyone else can be entrusted, and it is naturally also possible for the emperor's son.
It is nothing more than a "billion points" when the fief is bigger, and a "billion points" when the autonomy is bigger. As for the title level, it remains unchanged.
The prince obtains the title of Grand Duke, which is a normal operation of the Habsburg dynasty. Fundamentally, the constitution of the Shinra, as long as the emperor's approval is obtained, the grand duke can establish a state.
The entrustment of the prince to establish a state is still a member of the Shenluo, and it is not a split of the country, let alone a traitor. There are too many precedents in history, and the people will not have much resistance.
The strongest opposition should be the capitalists and bureaucrats whose interests have been damaged, but this group of people will curse at most. There is no guts to do what they really want.
As for the local fiefdom nobles, establishing a state will not strip their fiefdom. There are a lot of rights they should have, nothing more than an extra boss on top of their heads.
They may feel unhappy in their hearts, but they have no way to oppose the emperor because of the vassal obligations.
However, the rule of Emperor Guang's son can only keep everyone respectful. To gain their allegiance, it still depends on the sovereign's political skills.
It is too risky to get it right in one step. Although he has confidence in the son he has cultivated, Franz will not play any tricks.
The position of "Governor" is a very good transition. If you do it well, you will become a king. If you do not do it, you will go home and be a rice worm.
In recent years, the Habsburg dynasty has also been prosperous, and there have been too many replenishers. Sons can’t do, there are grandsons, anyway, as long as Franz is still alive, he can do it.
Except for the closer Middle East and Africa to be incorporated into the mainland, colonies in the South Seas and the Americas can all be ruled by states.
In a sense, this is also diversifying investment. For the royal family, a few more crowns are also a guarantee.
The energetic Peter immediately promised: "Don't worry, father. I have been preparing for this day for many years."
Indeed, I have been preparing for many years. From the opening of overseas colonies, Franz has a plan to establish overseas states, so when he cultivates his sons, everything is done according to heir standards.
After so many years of preparations, it was hard to start implementing it, but it was hard for Peter not to get excited. After all, he is not young anymore.
He is now in middle age. If the plan does not start again and the state system is perfected, he, the founder of the country, will get old first.
Looking at his high-spirited second son, Franz felt relieved, but he did not show any expression on his face, pretending to be indifferent: "You have five years in Austrian Central America.
I don't care what method you use, as long as you can control the locality within five years, you will be the future king of Central America.
One last piece of advice to you, if it is not a last resort, it is best not to use methods beyond the rules.
Perhaps the rules will constrain your hands and feet, but it is still the rules that can protect you. As a superior, you can modify the rules, but you must never take the lead in violating the rules.
Of course, this has a prerequisite, that is, it does not threaten its own security and the authority of the monarch. If this bottom line is passed, then all the rules can be overthrown.
What to do specifically, this still requires you to make a decision based on the actual situation, no one can help you in this regard. "
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The appointment of Peter as Governor of Central America is just the beginning. Then there are Governors of Southeast Asia, Governors of South America, Governors of Alaska waiting for Franz's appointment.
However, considering the actual situation, Franz did not replace the governors of the overseas colonies with his own son all at once.
Nothing can be done in one fell swoop, just appointing a prince to act as the governor of the colony, even if there is a dispute from the outside, it will not be too big.
If it is an overseas colony, all are replaced by princes. Even the political novice knew what the emperor was going to do.
Before the British were cleared out of the foreign enemy, Franz would not provoke internal disputes. Even if you are sure to suppress all opposition forces, that will not work.
"The fierce tiger fights the rabbit, but also with all its strength"
Besides, it is to deal with the British. You know that some people may not be able to do things, but the ability to make trouble is absolutely first-class.
No one knows how much loss a detail error can cause.