"Tangning, are these the two crowns of the Inca Empire?"
Isabel looked at the two Inca crowns on the table with a very unhappy tone.
“The Inca crown is so ugly!”
As Tangning's aunt and the eldest princess of the Brazilian royal family, Isabel speaks very straightforwardly without any scruples.
It's made of gold and silver, simple in style, and doesn't look like a crown at all.
One is exquisitely made, but after being decorated with green gems, it is not solemn at all. If it were replaced with diamonds, it would be almost the same.
Even if it is not a diamond, even a sapphire, ruby, or purple sapphire will do. This crown decorated with green gemstones is not suitable for an emperor to wear!
"Auntie, I don't like these two crowns either, but there's nothing I can do about it. This is the Inca crown I can get!"
There is no problem with Tangning's aesthetic sense. He and his aunt have the same vision. This crown fits her perfectly.
"I have no choice but to use these two crowns.
Although the Inca was an empire with the highest level of civilization in the Americas and dominated South America, it lacked communication with other civilizations and its technology still lagged behind that of Asia and Europe.
It’s not surprising that this crown is so simple.”
The Inca Empire was indeed not very valuable. Although it dominated one area, its development and technology lagged behind the times. By the 16th century, the country was only at the level of ancient Egypt and the Shang Dynasty.
But considering that the Inca were in America and dominated South America, they had bronze and other metal smelting technology, livestock breeding technology, agricultural technology, textile technology, mysterious rope writing, road system, inn system, and imperial autocracy.
, and it is indeed a veritable empire in the region.
"Tangning, are you planning to crown Brazil the Inca Emperor to claim the empire? Are you really not considering it anymore!?"
Isabel, it feels a little inappropriate for Tangning to gain the title of empire for Brazil by crowning her with the Inca crown.
"Auntie, is there any other way for me? I can't learn from Pedro I!
Brazil, obviously born out of the United Kingdom of Portugal-Brazil-Algarve, only has the right to claim the kingdom, but it is trying to pretend to be fat and forcefully declare the Brazilian Empire. This is even more ridiculous."
Isabel became a little silent after hearing Tangning's words. Of course, this was not because she was angry with her nephew, but because she thought of something.
When Isabel and her father were in exile in Europe, they were indeed ridiculed because of the Brazilian Empire. In order to avoid embarrassment, her father, Pedro II, usually only claimed to be the king of Brazil when he was in exile in Europe.
Brazil has no claim to the empire. For some reason, his grandfather Pedro I was overconfident and crowned himself emperor.
Europe is full of kings, and only a few of them have the title of empire. Even the mother country of Portugal is a kingdom. Brazil claims to be emperor, which is a proper overstep and is not in line with etiquette.
"Tangning, are you imitating the British Queen Victoria?"
Britain is also a kingdom, but it is now called the British Empire because it acquired the crown of India.
Tang Ning's current approach, using the title of Inca Emperor to gain imperial claims for Brazil, is obviously following the example of Queen Victoria.
"Well, that's what my aunt is like!"
Tangning admitted very simply.
"This time, I am following the example of Britain."
There is nothing embarrassing to admit. It is not shabby to learn from the British Empire.
Now, the Kingdom of Brazil under Downing's governance has put forward the slogan of learning from Britain and Germany.
This time, it is very reasonable to use the model of the Brazilian Empire and imitate the British.
Moreover, both Brazil and Portugal are friendly countries to the UK, and learning from the UK is not just a matter of time.
Portugal, from the Kingdom of Portugal-Algarve, evolved into the United Kingdom of Portugal-Brazil-Algarve during the Napoleonic period, learning from the United Kingdom.
This time, Tangning didn't feel ashamed when she learned about the British Empire, the world's most powerful country. Instead, she felt very honored.
Isn’t it natural to learn to strengthen a country?
"Auntie, the people of Brazil are dissatisfied with the title of our Kingdom of Brazil and believe that Brazil should be an empire. I followed public opinion and came up with this method."
Brazilians in America still have very pure feelings for their country, regardless of whether they have imperial claims or not.
Brazilians are not like Europe, why is Brazil called an empire?!
Many Brazilians believe that Brazil dominates South America, with a vast territory and stronger national power than its surrounding countries. In terms of the strength of South America, Brazil is a veritable empire.
Of course, Tang Ning also believes that the empire is better, and being an emperor is better than being a king. As a ruler, he is also quite pure, so it is natural that he should want to be the emperor.
Going to the Inca Empire is a bit low, but Tang Ning has no other way to obtain the right to claim the empire. She can't ask the Pope to crown her.
"Brazil has no other way except to obtain the title of empire from the Incas. I can't ask the pope to crown me the Roman Emperor!"
The only imperial claim that the Pope can crown is Holy Rome.
"The Pope dares to crown me the Holy Roman Empire, but I dare not ask for it!
The Roman Empire robbed too many people. Our Brazil has nothing to do with Rome, so Brazil will not get involved, otherwise we will be laughed at."
There are too many Romes in Europe, so Tangning will not participate. This will make herself embarrassed.
Moreover, the Pope also allowed him to be crowned. Does he still have the strength to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor?
Pope, how many divisions does he have?
During the middle period of the Holy Roman Empire, the German vassal states did not care about the pope. The emperor was elected by the vassal states, and they did not even bother to go to Rome to kneel and lick the pope in order to obtain the title of emperor given by him.
The King of France did quite well. He took off the superficial clothes of the Pope and manipulated the Pope in Avignon, which directly allowed the German authorities to see through the nature of the Pope. They kicked the Pope away and took back the emperor's appointment power.
"You are right, Brazil really has no other good way!"
Isabel, I know what my nephew said is right.
There are very few ways for Brazil to obtain an empire. The most realistic and reliable way is to obtain it from the Inca Empire.
Although this is not very valuable, at least I have found an explanation.
"Tangning, how are you planning to crown the Inca Emperor? Are you planning to imitate Queen Victoria's method?"
Isabel asked Tangning a very practical question.
The coronation ceremony of the Inca emperor is indeed difficult to organize. European style, Inca style, and parliamentary style make it difficult to choose.
However, Tang Ning has a forerunner to learn from, and that is Queen Victoria of England!
In May 1876, the British Parliament passed a motion to designate Victoria as the Queen of India. On January 1, 1877, the Queen was officially announced in Delhi, India. The famous gem "Koinu" plundered by the British from Lahore, India in the early years became
The biggest jewel in the Queen's crown.
"I am not going to imitate Queen Victoria in my coronation ceremony. That kind of ceremony is too perfunctory."
In Tang Ning's opinion, Victoria's method of coronating the Indian emperor was too perfunctory and not suitable for him.
"I am going to the capital of the Inca Empire to declare my succession to the throne of the Inca Empire in the manner of the coronation of the ancient Inca emperor."
Isabel frowned, she didn't like this form.
"Why bother? Isn't the Victoria model ready-made?"
Isabel advised Tangning.
"Tangning, you attach too much importance to the Indians!
Indians now have unimaginable equal rights in Brazil, and they obey you, so why bother?"
Isabel, there are still some potential Western values on some things, such as towards Indians.
The Indians have gained huge rights in Brazil and their lives have undergone tremendous changes. There is no need to show favor to them.
"Auntie, I know this.
The Indian has gained a lot now. He already has equal rights as a Brazilian citizen and does not need any more preferential treatment.
This time, I plan to go to the ancient Inca capital to be crowned, just to make the crown I get more reasonable and to further deepen the Indians’ sense of identity.”
When it comes to the Brazilian Empire, which race is most loyal to Tang Ning, it has to be the Indians.
The liberated Indians have the highest support for Downing, Pedro III, among all groups.
The Indian is a good card, so Tang Ning must use it well. If she carries out the orthodox coronation method, she will definitely gain more.
"I went to the old capital of the Incas for my coronation, and it just so happened that I could take a tour of Brazil. I want to take this opportunity to take a good look at my kingdom."
Tangning's activities in Brazil were mainly concentrated around Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. He had not been to the interior or the newly recovered west.
Take this opportunity to inspect your kingdom extensively, and while promoting the imperial power, you can also understand the situation in various places.
"Okay, now that you have decided, I will support you."
The king, his nephew, has decided. As an aunt, all Isabel has to do is give her full support.
This chapter has been completed!