Chapter 596 Educational Cooperation

Under normal circumstances, the coronation ceremony of a monarch of a small country with a population of only one million would not attract the attention of the great powers.

But the countries holding the coronation ceremony this time are different. This is equivalent to an agreement between the three countries of Britain, France and Australia. In order to express their mutual respect, the three great powers of Britain, France and Australia will send important representatives to participate in the coronation ceremonies of the monarchs of Finland, Estonia and Latvia, pushing the level of the coronation ceremony to the highest level.

It is precisely because of the participation of the three great powers that the Finnish government also attaches great importance to Dmitry's coronation ceremony, and even uses a considerable part of the fiscal budget to hold this coronation ceremony.

Although the overall scale is not worth mentioning for the great powers, for Finland, which has a population of only 3 million, being able to use the navy and army to hold the coronation ceremony is already a drain on the family.

Fortunately, the aid from Australasia has enabled Finland to obtain a lot of funds, and Arthur also gave Dmitry several Benz cars, which can be regarded as barely decorating the facade of this coronation ceremony.

After watching the entire coronation ceremony as a bystander, Arthur met the high-spirited Dmitri again and started the talks as the rulers of both sides.

"Tell me what you think, Dmitri. How do you feel now? Do you have more responsibilities than before?" Arthur asked with a smile.

"Yes." Dmitri nodded seriously and said with some pressure: "There are two major powers, Russia and Germany, and Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Poland on the Baltic Sea. At present, Finland can only maintain peace and neutrality and try to survive in the cracks between the major powers."

Arthur nodded and said with relief: "The situation is not that bad. At present, the strength of the two powers on the Baltic Sea has been greatly weakened, and there is no real power. Coupled with the intervention of Britain and France, the situation on the Baltic Sea will not be too chaotic."

Dmitri nodded and asked on a whim Asked: "Your Majesty, can we buy the production line of aircraft? If Finland can equip a considerable number of aircraft, it can not only protect the security of the country, but also patrol the border."

Arthur did not refuse Dmitry's request, and said with a smile: "According to Finland's situation, it is enough to equip more than ten first-generation military aircraft. Too many aircraft are not a good thing for Finland. At present, no country can threaten Finland, and the peace along the Baltic Sea cannot be destroyed."

Although equipping aircraft can indeed make a country's military strength stronger, it also depends on the country's comprehensive strength and economic level.

Even the most ordinary first-generation military aircraft, after various technological breakthroughs, still costs tens of thousands of Australian dollars.

In addition to the various expenses of training pilots, as well as the cost of daily training and maintenance of aircraft, it is also a huge expense for Finland, which is not in good economic condition.

And Finland has already started some construction plans. It is probably not an easy thing for Dmitry to get a certain amount of funds from the government to arm the aircraft.

After all, Dmitry is actually an outsider compared to the Grand Duchy of Finland. Especially for the Finnish government that has formed a complete body, Dmitry is the one who is fighting for power, and he is also the one that many Finnish politicians will be afraid of.

What Dmitry needs most now is to consolidate his image and win the loyalty of some local forces in Finland.

Only by gaining the recognition of the Finns and some political forces can Dmitry have the capital to fight for the Finnish regime.

Otherwise, Dmitry's rule in Finland will be like a rootless duckweed, and it will be easily replaced or destroyed.

This is also the reason why many European monarchies quickly became republics, often because the elected monarchs could not gain the recognition of the people.

The one who did better in this regard was Ferdinand, the Grand Duke of Bulgaria. Although he was not optimistic when he was elected as the Grand Duke of Bulgaria, Ferdinand did a relatively good job in the early part of his political career, and also won the favor and recognition of the people.

However, Ferdinand in history did not do well in the later part of his political career. Bulgaria's choices in the two wars plunged the country into the abyss, and also caused Ferdinand, who had worked hard for decades, to lose his throne.

This is also the biggest danger for a monarch who shows up in public. The policy of the country will be linked to the monarch, and the success of the policy is also related to the status of the monarch.

"I understand." Dmitri nodded and put forward his own request: "Can Finland build a university with Australasia? It would be best if we can establish corresponding cooperation. Finland will send hundreds of international students to Australasia every year to learn more advanced concepts and technologies."

Arthur would naturally not refuse such a request. After all, Finland sending international students to Australasia is actually a goodwill to Australasia.

These international students will definitely be reused when they return to Finland, and most of them will become pro-Australian under the influence of Australasia.

Even if Australasia does not care about its reputation, it can completely achieve the purpose of sending spies by brainwashing these international students.

In the future, if these international students return to Finland and get the support of Australasia, it is possible for them to sit in a high position in Finland.

This is also one of the means for the great powers to control a small country. By brainwashing international students and sending spies, they can directly penetrate into the enemy's high-level.

Of course, there is also the control of the economy like boiling a frog in warm water, affecting various aspects of production, etc.

When the powers control the economy of a small or medium-sized country, the small or medium-sized country cannot do without the support of the powers.

No matter what means are used, the influence of the powers on small or medium-sized countries can be deepened.

For Arthur, deepening cooperation with Finland is also good for Australasia.

"You can contact the education department about the joint construction of the university. I have no objection to this. As for sending international students, this is natural. It should have been mentioned in the previous cooperation agreement, right?" Arthur looked at Dmitri with a hint of meaning.

Seeing that his purpose was exposed, Dmitri was not embarrassed. He smiled and said, "Yes, but I still want to discuss it with your majesty. After all, Finland needs to send various international students including military, economic, political and cultural aspects."

Most of the international students going to Australasia are in the fields of physics, chemistry, economy and medicine. Although there are also military students, the scale is not large.

Because Australasia has a special regulation that all students graduating from military academies must serve in the army for two years, even international students are no exception.

This also means that international students who graduate from military schools need to serve in the Australasian Army. Although they can increase their practical abilities in the Australasian Army, they will also be influenced by the various ideas taught by the Australasian Army.

It is precisely because of this concern that European countries do not send many military students to Australasian, and most of them are from Asia.

After all, there are still many military schools to choose from in European countries. Many powers have a large number of famous military schools, and even countries like Spain and Italy have many famous military schools.

Asian countries have fewer choices. The most powerful island countries in Asia need to send students to other countries, not to mention other countries that are more backward.

Especially in terms of military concepts, Asian countries generally choose European and American military academies to learn advanced Western military command concepts to enrich their command capabilities.

Because of its rapid rise in recent decades, Australasian is still favored by Asian countries in terms of study abroad.

Moreover, the combat effectiveness of the Australasian Army has been confirmed in previous wars. It is almost 50-50 with the German Army in the frontal charge, and its combat effectiveness far exceeds that of the Austro-Hungarian Army.

Such performance naturally surpasses many military academies in the United States, and makes the most famous Royal Military College in Sydney, Australia, the most popular among military students.

Although the students have to serve the Australian army for two years after graduation, many students who return to their home countries after serving have good military literacy. Many of them have become senior officers in their countries and are trusted by the rulers of their countries.

Even the island countries have a certain number of military students going to Australia, but the number is far less than the number of military students sent by the island countries to the United States.

These students have received extreme ideological brainwashing in Australia. They are also pro-Australian in the island countries and oppose the alliance between the island countries and the United States.

At present, in addition to the island countries and a certain East Asian country, the country that sends the most military students to Australia is the Philippines.

As a country that has been controlled by Australia, the Philippines is still relatively obedient. The number of students in Australia has exceeded 700.

After these students graduate from Australia, they will definitely be valued by the Philippine government and gradually move to the top of various departments in the Philippines.

This is inevitable. Whether it is the degree of control of Australasia over the Philippines or the level of knowledge these people have acquired in Australasia, this outcome is determined.

Hearing Dmitry's request, Arthur readily agreed and said with a smile: "In view of Finland's special situation, the two-year service period for military students can be exempted. Students from all majors can be sent. I hope that Finland can develop rapidly under your management and rule and become a powerful European country."

Military students can help Dmitry better control the army. Arthur also decided to exempt the two-year service period and let Finnish military students return home faster.

This is not harmful to Australia, and it can also speed up Dmitry's control over Finland. Why not do it?

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