Chapter 1151: Separation of Powers

Regarding the system of the Republic, Liu Zheng and Xie Fang have been in constant correspondence.

First of all.

Australia was snatched by them from the hands of Britain; this resource-rich New World has indeed garnered global attention. In this Age of Discovery, who wouldn't covet such a wealthy colony as Australia? Therefore, the fact that the Longyan people snatched Australia from the powerful Britain was shocking, while simultaneously causing others to gloat.

But they were also curious: how would this Chief Minister Liu from the mysterious East build this Australia? What kind of path would this Australia take?

Would it still be a constitutional monarchy?

Then who would be the emperor?

What kind of path is this Liu Zheng actually on?

It can be said that the whole world is currently watching Australia, all wanting to understand from these aspects what kind of person this Liu Zheng really is.

Britain.

After Britain's Australia was snatched, William IV was indeed furious. His Empire on which the sun never sets had actually suffered such humiliation! He had originally intended to send troops to attack Australia... but the group of people in the Parliament, based on commercial considerations, forcibly suppressed William IV's idea.

Where does the reason lie?

First, William IV did not realize that although Britain's colonial progress was very smooth and even at the forefront globally, and the progress of the Industrial Revolution also belonged to a latecomer surpassing the leaders, in global trade, the rapidly advancing Longyan had already begun to occupy an increasing proportion. Although this change was subtle, it had been happening all along. Refined Salt, tea, as well as fine wine, Perfume, Soap, and various exquisite items from Longyan had already begun to be active in the European market, and countless Nobles were crazy about them. Even Longyan's Weaponry and Equipment had begun to flow to some European countries through the logistics center in Loulan.

Under such circumstances, if Britain and Longyan were to become hostile, how much profit would Britain lose in trade?

This is almost incalculable, because the current situation in Tsarist Russia is a warning!

Tsarist Russia has already begun to lack food, and some luxury goods for Nobles are already hard to find even with a thousand gold! Food prices have begun to soar, and public grievances have begun to boil. Although Tsarist Russia still appears strong on the surface, it is actually beginning to be strong on the outside but weak on the inside. The situation within the entire Tsarist Russia has begun to be somewhat unstable, which is exactly the reason why Longyan has launched sanctions against Tsarist Russia.

Second, Australia is too far away.

After precise calculations by these merchant-dominated Councilors, they reached a conclusion regarding the costs of investment and return. It is not worth it. Especially to offend Longyan, a major manufacturing and exporting power, for the sake of Australia, is very much not worth it. Especially since Longyan's Refined Steel is now the only one of its kind globally; everyone wants to buy Refined Steel from Longyan, as it affects every aspect of life, as well as those Weaponry and Equipment.

Third, this is the most important reason. That is the issue of the name; although everyone knows that those who snatched Australia were the Liangzhou Navy, in reality, the ones currently occupying and controlling Australia are actually other people. It is Xie Fang, a new country is about to be established, and you go to find trouble with Longyan? This is indeed improper, and also not worth it.

To sum up, given the character of these British merchant Councilors, they naturally do not suggest going to war with Longyan.

Therefore.

Now William IV, looking at this announcement from Australia, has a very unpleasant expression.

"Republic, Republic of Australia..."

The entire Parliament is also silent.

Globally, in all of Europe, Britain is more like a republic! But everything is because of the existence of a monarch, making this republic appear somewhat incongruous!

A slap in the face!

Isn't this completely slapping one's own face!

"Australia, oh Australia..."

William IV is full of anger and regret.

"Your Majesty, we should still follow international etiquette and send a congratulatory Han to Australia..."

This Australia is about to be founded in two months and needs to be recognized by some major powers.

"Absurd, simply absurd!"

William IV slammed the table hard and roared: "We still have to recognize their legitimacy? Hmm?"

"Your Majesty..."

"Your Majesty... the founding of Australia is already a fait accompli, we have absolutely no need to..."

"Your Majesty, a few days ago, Liu Zheng of Longyan sent a letter saying he will visit our Britain, we should still..."

"Your Majesty... what we should be most concerned about now is France..."

A group of people hurriedly persuaded him.

France!

That's right.

Recently, the Suez Canal is about to open, and this is the focus of the entire Europe!

France has already begun to sharpen its knives...

How will things turn out?

No one knows!

But these British Councilors still smelled a glimmer of opportunity!

Hearing the news about their mortal enemy France, William IV's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "How are our preparations going..."

"Your Majesty, everything is ready."

"Good!"

At the same time.

Louis XV in France also received the official document sent from Australia at this time.

"Republic of Australia..."

Louis XV gave a cold laugh.

What kind of damn republic!

In his view, Absolute Monarchy is what a country should look like!

What is this Australia trying to do by first coming up with such a republic? What? Is constitutional monarchy no longer effective? Directly having no emperor in the country?

Ridiculous!

Moreover, this Republic of Australia skipped the Mixed Equilibrium System and directly adopted the System of Power Balance!

This is huge for the ideology of Europe.

In the seventeenth century, in Britain, there was a fierce debate over the "Theory of Separation of Powers". In fact, Britain's Glorious Revolution was the practice of the Theory of Separation of Powers. They do not yet know how great an impact this theory will have on the future world.

And at this moment, Australia has taken a direct step to the end!

How heart-wrenching!

Louis XV could not help but burst into loud laughter: "Is this slapping Britain in the face? Hmph! The power given to you by the Lord, shared with those pigs—stupid, stupid!"

He naturally scoffed at this.

When this theory began to sweep through Europe, the French thinker Montesquieu also wrote a book, *The Spirit of the Laws*, in which he completely and incisively elucidated the theory of the Separation of Powers and mutual checks and balances.

Of course.

Louis XV still scoffed at it.

"Absurd!"

"Simply absurd!"

Louis XV muttered.

"I heard that Chief Minister Liu of Longyan is coming to Europe and even wants to personally attend the opening ceremony of the Suez Canal?"

Louis XV suddenly remembered this matter.

A group of ministers nodded one after another.

"Hahahaha... Then let him try and see the might of our great France!"

"Suez, this time, must be taken for me!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

That is correct.

In the discussion between Liu Zheng and Xie Fang, Liu Zheng officially adopted the Separation of Powers as the founding Square Formation for Australia.

What Xie Fang did not know at this time was that this fully demonstrated the importance Liu Zheng placed on Australia.

Why say it like that?

Because in his past life, after the publication of *The Spirit of the Laws* by Montesquieu, it not only sparked global heated discussion, but in the eighteenth century, the United States even utilized Montesquieu's theory to, for the first time in history, use the form of a Constitution to perfectly

construct a country with a system of checks and balances of power!

This was the United States!

The subsequent strength of this country all started from here!

Now.

Liu Zheng has advanced history...

Deciding to place it on Australia.

This New World where they could draw and sketch as they pleased!

Longyan is not suitable.

Only Australia!

Thus.

Next, the two biggest events attracting the world.

One, is the European trip of Chief Minister Liu, Liu Zheng of Longyan.

Two, is the founding of Australia!

However.

At this moment, no one noticed.

Wa...

is already on the verge of being destroyed...