Mediterranean Hegemony Road

? Time flies by, and it enters September in a flash. It is autumn in Sofia at this time, and the harvest season is always a joy.

For the Bulgarians, September 1930 was very different. Ferdinand's enthronement ceremony was on September 12.

The empire naturally began around the emperor, and the symbol of the establishment of the Bulgarian Empire was Ferdinand's enthronement ceremony.

Before assuming the throne, Ferdinand also issued an order that shocked the world, changing the colonies into provinces, and Bulgaria would incorporate all colonies into the mainland.

In normal times, this topic may cause a sensation, but at this time, let it be. When the economic crisis broke out, everyone was too busy to take care of themselves, sighed a few words and then it was over.

Even the establishment of the Bulgarian Empire has been suppressed by the economic crisis. Everyone is struggling for daily necessities, and they really have no energy to worry about the world.

Your Majesty, the division of provinces has been completed. The country has been divided into fifty-three provinces, including thirteen provinces in the Balkan Peninsula; twenty-four provinces in the Asia Minor Peninsula and the Middle East; and one province in Southeast Asia; The rest of the African continent consists of fifteen provinces.

However, there are still problems with the rule of African colonies. We only control the cities, and there are still some plains. The jungle is still the stronghold of the indigenous people.

There are still some difficulties in implementing the provincial system locally. For a long time to come, military control will be more appropriate! said Prime Minister Konstantin

Indeed, the provincial system is only suitable for the areas we have already developed. We will not be able to develop the African continent in the short term, so naturally we cannot apply it mechanically.

Let's continue the military control. When the place is cleared, we will consider the matter of converting the military to civilians. Now let's change the name! Ferdinand said calmly.

In Bulgaria, the civil and military boundaries are not so obvious. Colonial governors are usually served by military posts, so it is no big deal to hang up a civilian post now.

These days, civil servants really can't play well in the colonies, especially when facing the indigenous tribes of the Stone Age, there is no way to reason, so they have to talk about fists.

According to Ferdinand's style, the Holy Mother will send whoever goes to the African tribe to educate all living beings. So far, there has been no successful example, and less than one-tenth of them can escape unscathed.

Yes, Your Majesty! Constantine replied

Now the most important thing,

It was Ferdinand's enthronement ceremony, and the African colonies could only be regarded as a small episode. Even if they became native, the local aborigines would not be able to obtain nationality.

There is no need to play tricks. It is impossible for them to pass the language test, culture test, and contribution test, unless they go through the special talent channel.

Unfortunately, let alone this era, even in the 21st century, there are not a few scientists emerging from Africa. On the contrary, there are a lot of athletes.

For a country like Bulgaria, where all the people are soldiers, it has already formed its own system. The long-term military training and the physical fitness of the people have always been good. Ferdinand didn't even bother to organize the Olympics, let alone introduce the magic horse athlete too.

You can't break the existing system and abolish the current military service system for the sake of the so-called reputation, right? Ferdinand has no interest in self-abolition of martial arts!

Even in peaceful times, Bulgaria's military service system is very necessary. At least everyone is in good health, and this benefit is worth keeping.

Little Ferdinand's reception work, how is the preparation going? Ferdinand asked after thinking about it

The government is responsible for receiving the dignitaries of various countries. Ferdinand need not worry. The remaining representatives of the great nobles will be received by the royal family.

Now the only candidate for the Bulgarian royal family is Ferdinand Jr. He can't let Ferdinand welcome the guests, can he?

Father, don't worry, for this grand ceremony, we have built two big hotels in Sofia, nothing will go wrong! Little Ferdinand assured

Ferdinand nodded, expressing his approval. The reception work is very cumbersome, and there are strict grade differences among the nobles. Whoever is placed in what position must be considered comprehensively in advance.

If two feuding families were brought together and there was a duel on the day of the enthronement ceremony, wouldn't the Bulgarian royal family be ashamed?

Ferdinand cares about these things when the collar gets bigger, who doesn't want to leave a good reputation?

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On September 12, 1930, the noisy enthronement ceremony began.

As the founding emperor, the ceremony was extraordinarily grand. Ferdinand was led away like a puppet, and the cumbersome ceremony made him dizzy.

He also had to keep smiling, there are thousands of cameras on the scene, shooting this precious image data, every corner of the sky and the earth are within the range of the photographer.

In this day and age, it is not possible to use photoshopped pictures, so what is photographed is what it is. At the end of the day, Ferdinand almost had a cramp from laughing.

The grand ceremony was of such a high standard that it was completely unprecedented. Sixteen kings appeared on the scene and came to congratulate them in person. Representatives of royal families from various countries gathered together, and important members of major European nobles attended.

Of course, this is not surprising. Among the sixteen kings, there are his five sons, three nephews, and three grand-nephews, plus the three royal families supported by Bulgaria, as well as the Queen of the Netherlands and Cheney. Asia's younger brother, King of Belarus.

They were all their own people. Obviously, few people really wanted Ferdinand to be crowned. Even though Ferdinand had worked hard for decades, they only admitted it with their mouths.

If you want people to come to congratulate you, don't dream. If Ferdinand didn't sell a lot of favors, it is estimated that these nephews and grandnephews might not come over.

I didn't see Nicholas II and George V both complaining about their health, and the rest were even worse. They caught a cold as early as the beginning of the year, and they haven't recovered until now.

Well, pretending to be sick is still a way to save face. Ferdinand didn't say that he didn't have time to do things, and he was perfunctory, which was acceptable to Ferdinand.

There is no way to force this kind of thing, unless it is the Kingdom of Greece, who lives under the wings of Bulgaria, and will be put on shoes if they don't come.

Or the king of Belarus, who was returned from Finland to Xenia and directly arrested the young man. Nicholas II was originally the target, but unfortunately Nicholas II was too shrewd and went to the countryside to recover.

The Queen of the Netherlands is willing to come because her daughter is married to Ferdinand Jr., and she is considered a vested interest. The other in-laws, on the other hand, did not benefit so much, so they fell ill decisively.

Not only was Ferdinand exhausted, but little Ferdinand was even worse. Having to receive so many people, his mouth was dry. If it wasn't for the younger brothers who came out to help, I don't know if he would be able to stand here now.

How about it, little Ferdinand, didn't you say there is no problem? Ferdinand said gloatingly

Of course, there is no way to laugh anymore. He has used up his smiling face today, and he will not want to smile for a long time in the future.

Father, this is really beyond my expectations. I didn't expect them to be so verbose. I have been tossed for five days. Thinking about it, I feel terrible! Little Ferdinand complained

Let's take a break first, there will be a reception tonight, you still won't be able to escape! You guys don't want to watch the fun, let's join the reception work together! Ferdinand said after thinking for a while

Father, we are also guests! Caesar said in surprise

Does that mean that I will receive it together?

Seeing the murderous look in little Ferdinand's eyes, Caesar was immediately discouraged. If he wants to be a guest in Bulgaria, he probably has no hope in this life, so he should be a coolie obediently!

Seeing the poor Caesar, Xenia came out to help him out.

Okay, you guys are all kings now, you are still so skinny, you are not afraid of being laughed at!

Hurry up and get ready, wait a moment, if anyone embarrasses me, I will make him doubt his life later! Xenia joked.

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