Chapter 109 The United States of Candela

More than 400 kilometers to the south of the Lamask province is another province of the former Candela Empire - the Melinda province.

Like Lamask Province, Melinda Province is also a province that announced its separation from the central leadership of the Candela Empire very early on.

However, unlike the Lamask Province, the Melinda Province was not forced out of control because of the chaos caused by the worker riots, but the Governor's Office of the Melinda Province declared that it would not be ordered by the Candela Empire Council.

While not officially declaring independence, it has more or less the same meaning.

Now the city of Wimbledon, the capital of the Candela Empire, has fallen into the hands of the army of the Maro Empire. The Candela Empire can almost be declared dead, and the Melinda Province has not turned directly to the Maro Empire like the northern provinces. Instead, it declared a transition to self-government.

Among the original thirty-seven provinces of the Candela Empire, the performance of the Melinda Province can be regarded as very loyal to the imperial family in the eyes of many people.

It's just that the Governor's Mansion of Melinda Province has not expressed more, but no one knows the true intentions of the former Governor-General, Duke Weilang.

After the fall of Wimbledon and the declaration of self-government of the Melinda Province, the Governor's Office of the Melinda Province has been committed to stabilizing the internal situation of the Melinda Province without any further contact with the outside world.

Thanks to the efforts of the Duke of Weilang, the interior of the Melinda Province has been relatively stable, and it can be regarded as a relatively peaceful piece of paradise within the Candela Empire.

On this day, the Governor's Mansion of Melinda Province welcomed a guest.

"Prime Minister, I am very pleased to see you again." Duke Weilang opened his arms and hugged the visitor warmly, smiling all over his face, showing that he was really happy for the visitor's arrival.

The Grand Duke Rostov, Prime Minister of the Candela Empire, hugged Earl Weiland vigorously, and also showed a gratified smile.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too, Duke Weiland."

After letting go, Grand Duke Rostov looked Duke Weiland up and down, and sighed with emotion: "The province of Melinda can maintain the current stable situation. Duke Weiland, you have really worked hard these days. "

Duke Weilang smiled slightly: "As the lord here, this is my duty."

Hearing the title "lord", the Grand Duke of Rostov raised his eyebrows, and then calmed down. He said with a smile: "Being able to do this at this time is not in vain. Your Majesty often praises Duke Weilang in front of me. You are one of the few trustworthy loyal ministers in the empire."

"Your Majesty?" Duke Weilang changed his expression and smiled, but he didn't answer the topic at all, and turned to look at another middle-aged man beside the Grand Duke of Rostov. "President Montiel. Could it be that the cooperation you discussed with me the day before yesterday is related to the Prime Minister?"

"That's right." Rhys Montiel, president of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in Meilinda Branch, nodded with a smile. "I'm here with the Prime Minister today, and I hope to discuss a new cooperation project with you, the Governor. I don't know if you are interested, the Governor?"

Duke Weiland looked at Grand Duke Rostov, then at President Montiel, and shook his head with a smile: "If I say I'm not interested now, how will you two react?"

Of course, this is just a joke.

After saying this, Duke Weilang invited the two of them in and sat down separately.

"Prime Minister, I heard that... after His Majesty left Wimbledon, he went to the Principality of Standing. I didn't believe it at the time, but now it seems that this is true?" After taking a sip of tea, Wei Lang The Duke spoke first.

"Yes. Your Majesty is going to the Principality of Standing to seek help from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce." Grand Duke Rostov said bluntly. "Now. Your Majesty has reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with President Freya. This time, President Montiel and I came together to discuss with you how to cooperate in Melinda Province."

"Cooperation?" Duke Weilang turned his head to look at President Montiel. "President Montiel, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has been cooperating with the Governor's Mansion to stabilize the situation in the province during the recent period. I am very grateful. But the cooperation we are talking about now..."

President Montiel smiled, took out a thick document from his bag, and handed it to Duke Weilang.

"Your Excellency, this is the plan for this cooperation, please read it."

Duke Weilang nodded, this is the consistent style of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and it also convinced him that the so-called cooperation this time was indeed agreed after consideration by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. It was not a private discussion between the Grand Duke of Rostov and President Montiel.

Picking up the plan and glanced at it, Duke Weilang was immediately surprised by the first two sentences of the plan.

"Abolish the imperial system and change to the Candela Federal United States composed of various provinces?" Duke Weilang looked up at the Grand Duke of Rostov and President Montiel in surprise. "What the hell does this mean?"

President Montiel gestured to Grand Duke Rostov with his eyes.

The Grand Duke of Rostov coughed lightly and explained: "This so-called Candela Federal United States actually allows each province of the empire to be self-governing while uniting to form a brand new country. The existing empire The unity and strength of the past can also achieve a high degree of autonomy in each province, allowing each province to have its own power..."

Under the detailed explanation of the Grand Duke of Rostov, the Duke of Weiland finally had a general understanding of what was going on in the so-called Federal United States of Candela.

"So... His Majesty really doesn't intend to restore the glory of the empire and become the supreme emperor His Majesty again?"

The Grand Duke of Rostov smiled wryly: "Duke Weiland, do you think... there is such a hope now?"

Duke Weilang was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

"impossible."

"That's it." Grand Duke Rostov sighed: "If it is possible, His Majesty certainly wants to restore the glory of the empire, but His Majesty is wise after all. He can clearly recognize the current reality and know that this idea is fundamental. It’s impossible to achieve. So the best thing to do is to at least keep the original integrity of the empire.”

Duke Weilang was silent for a while, sighed deeply, shook his head, but didn't say anything, and continued to look at the plan in his hand.

After a while, he suddenly frowned again, raised his head and asked, "The United States needs a president?"

"After all, it is a country in name, and it always needs a unified leader who represents the will of the entire Federation." Grand Duke Rostov explained with a smile.

"So Your Majesty is interested in this position?" Duke Weilang asked again.

"No, Your Majesty, after experiencing these recent incidents, he has withdrawn from his heart and is unwilling to participate in these incidents. The one who is interested in this position is His Royal Highness Prince Frank."

"Prince Frank?" Duke Willand nodded, expressing his understanding.

If His Majesty the Emperor did not hesitate to lose face, went to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to restore the basic territory of the Candela Empire, but had no idea about the possible establishment of the Candela Federation, Duke Weilang would definitely not believe it.

Now His Majesty the Emperor himself chooses to retreat behind the scenes, but let Prince Frank come to the fore. It is also a very wise choice, which can be recognized by more people.

After flipping through the plan for a while, Duke Weilang pondered for a while, and said to President Montiel in a deep voice: "President Montiel, I see the shadow of President Xu in this plan."

President Montiel laughed: "That's right, when we were discussing this plan, we asked the President for a lot of opinions."

"Then what is President Xu's final opinion on this proposal?"

"The original words of the President are... I only propose such a model, as for whether the people of the Candela Empire are willing to accept it, that is their business." President Montiel imitated Xu Yi's tone and demeanor.

"So, President Xu didn't make a clear statement?"

"If the President didn't support this model, he wouldn't have put forward so many detailed opinions, would he?" said President Montiel. "The chairman has ignored the affairs of Sainz's mainland for many years, only this time he is very concerned, and even held many video conferences with the top management of the chamber of commerce, and expressed his opinions in person."

"That's it..." Duke Weiland nodded, pondered for a while, and then turned his head to the Grand Duke Rostov and said, "I have now roughly understood the reason for your visit. But Mr. Prime Minister, I can't give you any answer right now." , because I do not see at present the possibility of a successful implementation of this plan."

"With the help of Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, do you think it's impossible?" Grand Duke Rostov said in surprise.

"If the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is willing to help with all its strength, it is certainly possible, but now..." Duke Weilang looked at President Montiel and shook his head. "I can't see the sincerity of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce for the time being."

The Grand Duke of Rostov frowned. Just as he was about to speak, President Montiel was already a step ahead. He laughed and replied, "Your Excellency is right. We businessmen have always followed the principle of paying money with one hand." One-handed delivery. Now we haven't produced enough valuable things to prove it, so naturally we can't expect the governor to believe it so easily. Prime Minister, are you right?"

The Grand Duke of Rostov frowned and looked at President Montiel, thought for a while, and nodded slightly.

President Montier continued: "But please rest assured, Governor, our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will not do meaningless things. Since we are here to invite the Governor to cooperate together, of course we will not talk in vain. Next, we will have Some corresponding actions, I believe the Governor will believe in our sincerity after seeing it."

Duke Weilang nodded honestly and bluntly: "I am looking forward to it very much."

President Montiel and Grand Duke Rostov exchanged glances, got up together, and left. (~^~)