Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 114 The Steward Abner

The Olympic Games ended soon when Joseph hid in the country house to rest. The results of the Principality of Nord were barely passable. Although they did not win the gold medal, they still had two silver medals.

After this Olympic Games, Joseph has decided to train real professional athletes in the past few years. After all, some students still have the desire to pursue this aspect.

The time in the Western Sahara region is still dragging. To be honest, Joseph is not very concerned about the affairs of the Western Sahara region, because the money in his hands is close to exhaustion, and he can't spare much for construction.

Now Joseph's daily life is to practice martial arts, study military theory classes, attend concerts to cultivate his sentiments, etc., but Joseph doesn't want to be troublesome, and things will find him on his own initiative.

In October 1984, Africa suffered a rare drought and famine. Herman, who was still in the Kingdom of Morocco, contacted Joseph almost as quickly as possible, claiming that this was the best opportunity to solve the Western Sahara problem.Joseph naturally understood Herman's meaning, and the opportunity must not be missed. Even if there is no extra money to build the Western Sahara region, Joseph will take the lead in solving the problem.

"James, get all the food we can, let's go to Africa!"

"Africa? I get it, do it now."

James is different from Joseph. He is always watching the things in the Western Sahara region. As soon as Joseph speaks, he can hear the meaning. Although the matter cannot be completely solved with food, he can also gain the friendship of most African countries. Their friendship would be less of a problem than OAU.

After hanging up the phone, Joseph told Joanna to prepare clothes. Naturally, the earliest the better for such a thing, if possible, he couldn't wait to be in Africa now.

"Your Highness, Prime Minister James' call!"

At this time Abner hurried over, and most of the officials had already changed their name to His Majesty, but in the eyes of old people like Abner, they still liked to call Joseph His Highness when there was no one else.

"James, is there something wrong with the food?"

"No, I think it might be appropriate to contact Huaxia."

China?Joseph couldn't help being taken aback by what James said. What does this matter have to do with Huaxia?However, Joseph soon realized that Huaxia still has a certain influence in Africa. Of course, these are secondary. What is really important is that China has the ability to support Africa, which is not a good thing for the Principality of Nord.

The importance of sending charcoal in the snow is self-evident. What Joseph wants to strive for now is to pass on his friendship to African countries as soon as possible. If he can, he even wants to show his strength in force.

United States?There is no need to worry about the United States for the time being, because they are busy with the presidential election at this time, and have no mind or energy to manage the affairs of Africa and the Principality of Nord.

Just hung up the phone of James, the call from Morocco woke up Joseph, who was in a state of distraction, and picked up the phone. It turned out that it was Nord Foreign Minister Hermann.

"Your Majesty, King Hassan II has agreed to hold a press conference tomorrow if there is no problem."

tomorrow?Joseph looked up at the time, and estimated that he would arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco tonight: "Let's hold a press conference tomorrow! I hope there will be no trouble."

There are some things that Joseph can say but Herman can't, so Herman can only treat Joseph's concerns in silence and dare not answer easily.

The 11-year-old boy has already begun to have masculine characteristics. At least those nobles who see Joseph now will no longer say that the Grand Duke of Nord is cute but handsome. This is not a small improvement, at least for Joseph.

Helping Joseph put on the coat, Joanna couldn't help being distracted looking at Joseph, who had some tough lines. It wasn't caused by the love element, but because she recalled what Marceau said some time ago.

"His Royal Highness is 11 years old now, it's inappropriate for you to be by my side."

Joanna is very simple, she is very puzzled about the meaning of her good sister, she has always been Joseph's personal maid since she came to the Nord Palace, so why should she always be by her side?

I wanted to ask a few more questions, but Joanna understood instantly when she saw Marceau's slightly blushing face, but after understanding, her first feeling in her heart was not shy but sad, very sad.

Marceau mistakenly believed that Joanna had unreasonable thoughts and felt that fate was unfair to her, so she was very serious and sincerely advised her about the difference in their identities, and warned her that she was not the princess of Monaco and Joseph was not Monaco Prince, it is unlikely that such a pheasant flying on a branch will happen to her.Of course, this analogy is a bit harsh.

"Joanna?"

"Well, Your Highness!"

Joseph's whisper brought Joanna back to her senses, so she looked over with some doubts. Seeing her confused look, Joseph couldn't help but retract what she wanted to ask.

"If His Highness has nothing to do, then I..."

"Seeing that you have been distracted these two days, did you encounter any trouble?"

This time going to Morocco is estimated to stay in Africa for a while, so Joseph really wants to solve most of Nord's affairs, so as to save distraction when the time comes.Joanna was undoubtedly someone whom Joseph valued more, and her matter was naturally included in what needed to be resolved.

"No, nothing."

"Really? Although you have always been my personal maid, you should understand that I have always regarded you as my friend..."

"It's really nothing, Your Highness. Marceau is still waiting for me to pack up, so I'll take my leave first."

After saying these words, Joanna trotted away from Joseph's bedroom. Looking at her back, Joseph's doubts deepened. He regretted not wanting to leave, so he asked the guard to notify Abner to come over.Abner is the steward of the palace, and he should know most of the things here.

"Your Highness, are you looking for me?"

Joseph, who was sitting on the sofa, pointed to the opposite seat and signaled him to sit down. Abner was different from other servants. This is an old man of the Ragnar family. He used to be Ragnar II's personal servant, so he should be treated like this. .But the treatment belongs to the treatment, and Abner would not do such a thing, so he still chose to stand.

"What happened to Joanna?"

"Joanna? Maybe it's because of your Royal Highness's servant!"

Abner was taken aback by the sudden inquiry, but he soon realized that he was the one who informed Marceau to go there, and it was also his intention to warn Joanna.

"Manservant, what manservant?"

Joseph was surprised by Abner's words, how could there be a servant incident suddenly, no one had notified him of this matter!Although he understood that this was the responsibility of the housekeeper, Joseph still felt uncomfortable.

"Your Highness, your age is no longer suitable for Joanna to serve by your side. I heard that the Principality is about to purchase the Western Sahara region. A royal palace will definitely be built there!"

"You want Joanna to go to Africa?"

"No, it was Marceau who asked to go, and the housekeeper here can arrange for Joanna to be in charge."

Joseph did not expect that Abner had already arranged everything without his knowledge. He was very dissatisfied but could not refuse, because it was Abner's responsibility.

(End of this chapter)