In mid-January 1840, Sean was invited to speak at the Yugoslav Congress.
These 213 representatives came from the twelve southern provinces and the six northern provinces that were included in the alliance.
According to the alliance's regulations, there should be one quota for every 1 million people in the Union. The Union's 44 million people will automatically have 44 members, which will be allocated by each province. At the same time, each province will pay taxes to the alliance every year, and there will be one additional quota for every 10 million people.
After this allocation, a total of 60 parliamentary seats were created.
In addition, in order to win over and appease the nobles who were deprived of their titles, these former nobles received 20 quotas, while the church only had 5 quotas. The latter almost withdrew from the political life of the south. As one of the compensations, it has always been with
Cardinal Xacelli, whom Sean is close to, may become the new pope, but this will have to wait until the civil war ends.
Most of the remaining 128 places are obtained by the industrial and commercial circles, and a few are obtained by scholars, social activists, lawyers and artists. These quotas are not limited to provincial residents. As a result, most of them are Genoese with developed industry and commerce.
This distribution plan cannot satisfy everyone. For example, the members of the first term are basically internal recommendations, and only citizens with annual taxes exceeding 10,000 gold louis are eligible to vote for candidates.
As for national election and voting, that is just a good idea for the future, and it will be a waste to get it right at the first step.
But this basically satisfied the needs of all classes in the South, and also represented the formal rise of the emerging bourgeoisie, which for the first time took a dominant position in political life.
If you carefully study the identities of all MPs, you will find that more than 80% of them are members of the Civic Party. These people restrict the coalition government through various proposals in the parliament, and control local power through various methods outside the venue.
, economic activities and public opinion.
The South in 1840 was very active and liberal in political thought.
The one-party dominance of the Civic Party has not threatened the expression of different voices. Various political parties have sprung up, and there are more than 100 officially registered political parties.
For example, Viscount Brandon actively participated in politics. He established a political party that advocated constitutional monarchy. The former southern aristocrats and northern exiled aristocrats automatically rallied around him, thus becoming the largest opposition party in Parliament - although this party has almost no one.
focus on.
In fact, Brandon's party was established with Sean's acquiescence to create a liberal democratic party political illusion, which greatly restrained some conservative forces and restless factors and placed them under Sean's control.
Within the sight of the mainstream power represented by En.
The former Poitou Grand Hotel was demolished in 1838. Designed by Poitou architects using the latest technology, a Union Parliament Building was built on the original site using new building materials such as reinforced concrete.
It has a huge conference hall and more than a dozen functional small conference halls. It is equipped with the most fashionable electric facilities and new toilets. It also makes extensive use of oversized floor-to-ceiling glass windows, whether it is under the sunlight during the day or under the crystal chandelier at night.
Against the background, it is dazzling and can be called a model of new architecture.
Just like this new building that broke people's traditional architectural concepts, southerners were ambitious. Their perspective was extending to the north through the railway, and their confidence grew stronger with the expansion of economic strength and the army.
Obviously, they are no longer satisfied with their interests in the south. They need the land and resources in the north, and they also need the vast market in the north. And this requires war to eliminate all obstacles.
But whether it is driven by self-interest or the spirit of freedom and fraternity, it has become the consensus of southerners to march to the north and unify Europe, so that the political system, economic policies and ideological norms of the south can be implemented throughout Europe.
It was against this background that Sean was invited to speak on behalf of the army.
All 213 representatives were absent. Even a conservative former aristocrat like Brandon had high hopes for Sean's speech. The interests of the so-called Constitutional Monarchists were essentially no different from those of the Citizens' Party.
Sean first introduced the construction of the army.
As of January 1840, the Confederacy had formed ten legions, of which the 8th, 9th, and 10th legions were responsible for local defense and public security. The first seven legions were all main legions with complete personnel and equipment, and sufficient training.
In addition, the alliance naval force has been prepared and has twenty warships.
Strong. However, on such an occasion, Sean would of course cry.
"Because we are equipped with new rifles and new breech-loading rifled artillery, the performance of these weapons is already familiar to everyone. This is the guarantee for maintaining our strong military capabilities.
But at the same time, this places higher demands on our logistics and arms supply. The existing budget is obviously insufficient and can only maintain necessary training and frontline security operations.
Although arms companies such as the Chemical Company of Poitou have built three arms factories in Saint-Nouve to utilize local resources and manpower for production close to the front line, thus reducing costs, this is still insufficient.
In addition, the treatment of our officers and soldiers cannot be ignored. They fight for the alliance and should have no worries. The military insurance fund requires the alliance to invest a sum of money. This investment is not exclusive. The insurance fund invests in our booming
The industry can also bring considerable profits every year, and I strongly request the alliance to grant tax-free treatment to the profits..."
Some congressmen interrupted Sean's speech somewhat rudely: "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, if the budget is sufficient, when can the National Army march to the north?"
Of course this person is a trustee. This congressman is a lawyer and was once the patent attorney for Sean's industry. Sean replied:
"Dear Mr. Congressman, if authorized by the Parliament, our brave and loyal soldiers are always ready to devote themselves to the magnificent cause of liberating Europe. We are ready."
"Very well, thank you Commander-in-Chief for your excellent leadership and impeccable work." The congressman nodded, publicly flattered Sean, and then said to all the congressmen, "Everyone, the war in the north has been going on for many years.
, the people there are struggling in misery every day. No civilized gentleman can tolerate our compatriots in the north being threatened by tyranny. Our compatriots in the north also have the right to be free from threats to their lives. This is a natural human right! I propose
The Alliance Parliament immediately authorizes the National Army to liberate the people of Europe!"
"Free the people of Europe!"
"Destroy tyranny!"
“Uphold human rights!”
The bright and brilliant parliament hall was filled with excitement.
With high-sounding reasons, the congressmen publicly launched a war that was destined to have far-reaching consequences.