"Using black people as cannon fodder is a great idea. My boy, you are so smart."
Francisco raised his hands to support black people serving as soldiers on the battlefield. After all, there was sustainable black cannon fodder. Who would waste his own citizens?
The reason why Francisco was so excited to put all the troops on the battlefield and to mention the sacrifice of the citizens was because he believed that this battle would determine the dominance of the Iberian Peninsula.
His mentality, in the words of the Japanese, is that the rise and fall of the empire depends on this battle.
There is a better choice, use the colonial black uncle, and do not waste the few citizens of the Portuguese Empire. Francisco's mind can be turned around, and he can understand what Tang Ning means.
"There are too many black people in our colonies, so we can make the best use of them, and they can be considered loyal to the empire.
Tangning, how much pension do you give them? Don't give them too much pension, black people can't use so many things."
"Well, I understand this. The foundation of the country is its citizens, not black people. I can understand clearly." Tang Ning replied seriously.
"The pension for black people is a one-time payment. Each black man killed in battle will receive 100 Union coins and 2 pieces of cloth."
"Tang Ning, just give them food, salt and a sum of money. Don't give them any cloth."
Francisco was experienced in business and knew the colonies well. He quickly gave his son suggestions for revisions.
"You should let the colonial government guide the families of the fallen to use money to buy clothes and other consumer goods. This will be conducive to the circulation of colonial consumption and help cultivate their consumption habits."
"Father is thoughtful, I won't give them the fabric." Tang Ning accepted her father's advice.
After Francisco learned about Tang Ning's plan for the next war, he knew that Spain would not be able to turn over.
If Spain is defeated, the country will definitely be divided. Regarding these places, Francisco wants to hear whether his precious son has considered it properly.
"How are you thinking about the royal families of Aragon, Navarre, and Andalucia, which were separated from Spain?"
After Portugal defeated Spain, these independent places would definitely become monarchies.
In Europe today, the monarchy has not declined, and there are a lot of monarchies; throughout the European continent, there are countries with republican systems, namely France and Switzerland.
France became a republic because of the infighting between three royal families, while Switzerland was a federation made up of a patchwork of states. From the beginning, there was no leader who could suppress the kings of the states.
The choice of their royal families among the three countries that are about to become independent is crucial to Portugal. If the choice is wrong, or it is not in line with the interests of mainstream European countries, it will cause big trouble.
"I want you, my father, to be the monarch of the Kingdom of Aragon. For the Kingdom of Navarre, I chose the French royal family of Orleans. As for the Kingdom of Andalusia, I chose John II, Grand Duke of Liechtenstein of the Austro-Hungarian Empire."
"One for Portugal, one for the Entente, and one for the Central Powers. This overall arrangement is good. However, Tangning, I have some questions about the royal family you chose. Is there any special reason?
For the royal family you assigned to the treaty country, why not choose the British royal family, but allocate it to France. And for the share of the Allies, why did you choose John II? This is your mother Anna's grandfather. This royal family should not choose the German Hohenzoll
The royal family of London or the Habsburg family of Austria?
And what I’m most confused about is that Andalusia is in contact with Portugal, so why did you let me take over it?”
Francisco felt keenly that his son had profound implications for the selection and arrangements of the royal family in the three places.
"Father, I do have my own special considerations in choosing the three local royal families.
The reason why I chose the French royal family for the Allied Powers is very simple, because we need to appease France, and now that the relationship between Britain and France is getting closer and closer, the two countries have reached a consensus on fighting Germany.
Britain has not had a foreign royal family for a long time, and there are many colonies in the UK. The British royal family does not need to compete with European royal families in other places. Of the three royal families in France, the royal family of Orleans has the best public opinion. Choosing a royal family is also a good choice.
It's best for him.
Navarre and Aragon are both bordering France. However, in terms of resource distribution, Navarre is where the Basques gather and is rich in coal and iron resources. If France had to choose, there is no doubt that it would choose Navarre.
Since losing Alsace-Lorraine, France has been suffering from coal and iron problems. Although Navarre is not 1/4 as good as Aragon, it has the resources that France desperately needs.
As for the choice between Aragon and Andalusia, I also want to consider making it easier for all parties to accept.
The location of Aragon is close to France. If our Portuguese royal family does not take over, how can the Allies, especially France, tolerate the presence of an Allied royal family there?
Therefore, in order not to intensify the conflicts in Europe and to make it acceptable to other countries, it is the best choice for you, father, to take over Aragon. Moreover, the Aragonists in the Iberian League also have a good relationship with you, so it is most appropriate for you to go there.
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In fact, it is not good for Andalusia to belong to the Allies. Essentially, I do not want the Allies to enter the Iberian Peninsula.
But now, there are two major European groups, and we in Portugal cannot have bad relations with them, so I gave them one.
However, the position of Andalusia is also quite sensitive, and the German royal family is not suitable for it. Moreover, I don’t have a good impression of the German royal family. Although our family is considered a half-German aristocracy, in fact, strictly speaking, it has little to do with Prussia.
Besides, Andalusia borders British-controlled Gibraltar, and German forces would enter here, which he would definitely not accept.
The Austro-Hungarian royal family, father, you actually know that they have always focused on defense, and their main attack direction is only in the direction of the Balkans.
In fact, Austria-Hungary has little conflict with the Allies. The reason why they are tied to Germany is just to fight against Germany.
Andalusia is so sensitive, I believe that the Habsburgs will not touch the sensitive nerves of Britain here, so they will not participate in the royal competition.
John II, who is a member of the Habsburg branch, also has a deep relationship with Portugal. Portugal and Britain have a century-old alliance, and the royal families of the two countries also have a deep relationship.
Since the restoration of the Portuguese Empire, we have always been friendly to Britain, and we have also deliberately kept a distance from Germany."
Regarding the three independent places of Portugal, Tang Ning also spent a lot of time on the choice of their royal families, fearing that they would step into a trap and expose Portugal to the wrath of the two major groups.
Tangning naturally hopes to have three places to herself, but this is not a fairy tale world. You can have all the benefits.
After careful consideration, Tang Ning found a royal family selection and distribution plan that would be accepted by the two major groups.
"Son, you have thought very well. Although Andalusia is what we in Portugal want most, your plan is currently the best choice.
John II is our elder and he has always taken good care of us. If he really becomes the ruler of Andalusia, he will be a good choice."
"Yes, if it were John II, I think the three provinces of Huelva, Cadiz, and Seville should be able to get it more smoothly from Andalusia."
This chapter has been completed!