Chapter 490 Rewarding Heroes

Mid-April, Australasia, Australian Timor, Dili city.

This is a very inconspicuous department store. After the flu gradually disappeared, the traffic in the department store became much thinner.

The sign hanging outside the store is completely different from other stores, but it doesn't seem to bring anything to the store.

Thump thump thump!

There were footsteps in the distance, and the boss heard the sound and ran away. He saw the police from Dili City running forward and shouting to the boss: "Nick! Nick! Someone is looking for you, come out quickly!"

"What's wrong? Mr. Police." Australasian law stipulates that you must cooperate when facing police questioning. This also made Nick quickly walk out of the store and asked in confusion.

"Nick." The policeman blurted out. Then he felt something was wrong and quickly changed his words: "Mr. Nick, someone is looking for you."

Before Nick could continue to ask, the person behind him quickly arrived. Wearing the uniform of a palace guard, he walked up to Nick and asked seriously but slightly gently: "Is this Mr. Nick Frank?"

"Yes, what are you doing?" Nick was slightly dazed and nodded mechanically.

"On behalf of His Majesty the King, I would like to announce to you that because of your selfless dedication during the influenza period and your great contribution to tens of thousands of people in Dili City, His Majesty has decided to award you the National Medal. Please attend the medal ceremony on a date." Guard Take out an invitation letter, which clearly records the time and place of the award ceremony, and the words exclusive to Nick Frank are printed on the back.

Nick was stunned again, and took the invitation handed over by the guard like a machine. He lowered his head and watched quietly. For a moment, he forgot to raise his head.

"Did His Majesty give this to me?" After working on it for several minutes, Nick finally came to his senses and asked in disbelief.

"Of course, sir. This invitation letter to all the honorees comes from the palace and no one may copy it. You can take your family to attend the investiture ceremony as scheduled. Thank you for your contribution to the country and the royal family during the epidemic. Contribution!" After the guards finished announcing, they lined up and returned.

It's not that I don't want to chat more, but there are indeed many people who have contributed to the country during the influenza period. Before the medal ceremony is held, all invitations must be distributed to these people.

Those who have merit must be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes must be punished. This is Arthur's firm policy of governing the country. The flu was definitely one of the toughest times in Australasia, even necessitating a nationwide quarantine and locking down all cities to the outside world.

Selfless shopkeepers like Nick came to the fore during the flu. Not only did they well implement Arthur's policy of prohibiting price increases during the influenza period, they even took the initiative to reduce prices in the face of the elderly, reflecting their selfless care and kindness to their compatriots.

After investigating that these people did not deliberately show off, Arthur immediately decided to reward these people, or award them with medals or knighthoods. In short, we cannot let those who have made merit feel cold.

This can also corroborate what Arthur said at that time, that civilians can also rely on their contributions to the country to become nobles.

Whether it is being awarded a medal or a knighthood, for an ordinary civilian, this is an incomparable honor.

Even the most easy-to-obtain national medal can be reported by major newspapers, become a hotly discussed hero, and be admired by all neighbors and friends around you.

On April 30, 1919, the Australasian Medal Ceremony officially began.

Less than a year has passed since the last investiture ceremony, and Australasia has welcomed its second investiture ceremony.

However, the onlookers did not have any dissatisfaction or boredom, but were full of expectations for the upcoming investiture ceremony.

It is said to be an investiture ceremony, but to put it more bluntly, it should be an award ceremony for all those who have made meritorious services.

The number of people who received the title was very small, only a few. There are not many people who have received medals, only about ten people in total.

But beyond that, there were hundreds of people who also contributed to the flu. Their contributions may not be so great as to receive titles and medals, but they have also made considerable contributions to the country and deserve part of the rewards.

Naturally, they will also participate in this award ceremony and receive verbal encouragement and financial rewards from Arthur.

At 10 noon, the award ceremony was officially held in the crowded Sydney Palace Square.

Arthur slowly stepped forward, glanced around all the people, and then said slowly: "All my people, I am very happy to be able to gather with you at such a moment to celebrate these heroes during the influenza period. "Reward."

"Influenza is a terrible disaster that affects all mankind, and its impact on the world is huge. Most people cannot protect themselves in the face of such a disaster, but there are always people who stand up."

"Today we will reward the heroes who have done their best for all Australasians regardless of their own safety or interests during the pandemic."

"No matter where we come from, we all have a unified identity, that is, the glorious Australasians. And these heroes who have made dedication and sacrifice for their compatriots deserve the rewards they deserve and what belongs to them. honor."

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"I announce that the award ceremony has officially begun. Please welcome these heroes to the stage with applause!"

Amidst the warm applause, a few people walked onto the stage with smiles and pride, and stood in front of the stage with their heads held high in the eyes of everyone's envy and admiration.

"I declare that Henry and the other three will be awarded the Victorian Medal and knighthood. I hope they can make more contributions to the country and the royal family in their new identities and abide by their responsibilities as nobles." Arthur said with a smile.

"Award Nick and others the Australasian National Medal to reward your great contributions to the country during the flu. You are the role models of all Australasians and the pride of your family, children and friends."

"At the same time, we will commend and award certain financial rewards for your contributions during the flu. It is because of heroes like you that the country can survive this flu safely."

As Arthur announced, the people in front of the stage also received their own daggers, medals or financial rewards.

Even those who received the least reward could get a financial reward of more than 50 Australian dollars, and they were all happy to receive the check.

In fact, this is also normal. After all, to be able to be commended in front of so many people, it must be people with sufficient contributions who can come on stage.

For those who contribute less, they will be commended by the state or municipal government. Naturally, the rewards they receive will be less, but it is definitely better than nothing.

"Although the impact of the flu is gradually fading, it is still uncertain whether this flu has ended. My people, whether there will be a new round of flu or not, I hope you can all stand up like these heroes in times of national crisis and jointly protect our great country."

"Australasia is a great country, and it is great because of brave people like you. Let us build the country with the greatest faith, witness the great rise of Australasia together, and let Australasia reach the top of the world!"

At the end of the reward, Arthur encouraged all civilians while revealing the speculation that the flu may not be over yet.

Speaking of this flu, it is indeed a bit weird.

Since the first case in March 1918, the spread of flu is actually very fast.

The real more serious death virus began in August and raged around the world for a full four months.

Just when people in countries around the world were in extreme panic, the flu that endangered the world seemed to disappear overnight.

Although it is not so exaggerated, the lethality of the flu has been gradually reduced, and the number of people infected with the flu is also decreasing wildly.

As of the end of April this year, the number of confirmed cases of influenza in Europe, the United States and Australasia has been very small, and only areas like Africa and India still have traces of influenza raging.

Such a result is also very normal. After all, the medical care in Africa and India is relatively backward, and most of the areas are colonies. Those colonial countries will not spend a lot of money to buy medicine for these indigenous people.

The people in the colonies naturally cannot have enough money to see a doctor. Under such circumstances, the flu cannot disappear quickly in these areas.

The sudden appearance and sudden disappearance made the conclusion that the flu was artificially manipulated more believed by the people.

The US government has also accepted its fate and no longer refuted the conclusion that the flu was artificially manipulated. It is trying to put the responsibility of the flu on the chemical plant in Kansas as much as possible, or more precisely, the consortium behind the chemical plant.

There is no way around it. After all, letting a country's government take the blame will directly plunge the country into the abyss.

If only a part of the consortium takes the blame, there is still room for things to turn around. Even if the US government cannot escape the responsibility of supervision, its reputation is at least not so bad, and the hostility of various countries is not so serious.

Although the flu has disappeared, if Arthur remembers correctly, the flu will break out again this year or next year.

Although the third round of flu is not as serious as the second round, the mortality rate is also not low, and prevention must be taken.

This is why Arthur publicly stated that the flu is not over yet. Before the flu is completely declared over, the major quarantine points in Australasia must be retained, which is prepared for the third round of flu that may break out in the future.

It is good news that there is no third round of flu, but if there is, it must be prepared.

With Arthur's great reputation in Australasia, asking the public to take precautions against the possible third wave of flu in public can still play a considerable role.

At least when facing the possible re-outbreak of flu, the public will not be defenseless. It is still right to keep some disinfectants and masks.

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