Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 168 Engagement
Returning to Nord with ambivalence, Joseph met James for the first time and made some suggestions for the future construction of the Western Sahara Province.

"Increase efforts to support the autonomy of those oasis towns, including island towns, so that they can get rid of the support of the cabinet as soon as possible. Industrialization is not the only way out, but specialization is."

Depending on the town, different development plans can be carried out. Oasis towns can plant more fruit trees such as coconuts. Although there are many winds and sands in the desert, the fruits grown in such an environment have a unique flavor.Well-packaged, I believe it can quickly occupy the market. The most important thing is that planting more trees can prevent the desert from invading the oasis.

The system is not omnipotent. Although it can change the land, after a hundred years or hundreds of years, the oasis will inevitably be deserted in the end. Adding more sand prevention zones can be regarded as a precautionary measure.

James found Joseph's suggestion difficult to implement, but the words had already been spoken, and James could only nod and agree, trying to find a way to develop the town's characteristics.

After not coming back for a period of time, the palace seemed a little strange. Christmas in 1987 was coming, and this year was undoubtedly a very special year for Joseph.

First of all, Joseph decided to go to the United States to study, not because the Principality of Nord is not good, but in his own country... There are too many restrictions, will the teachers, professors, and students of the school be affected?After all, they are all familiar with the face of Joseph, and the United States is not bad in comparison.

Many royal families in the world have the experience of studying in the United States. First of all, it is the most powerful country in the world at this time. Although the Soviet Union can be compared with it, in terms of influence... the Soviet Union is slightly inferior, and it is completely incomparable economically.Secondly, since he came to this world, he has had quite a lot of grievances and enmities with the United States, and he seems to be sorry for himself in less than three years.

But studying abroad can't let the Principality of Nord ignore it. At the same time, he is not the kind of person who likes to pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger. It is naturally impossible to expose his identity, but he can't cover it up too much. After all, he is used to the life of rich clothes. He couldn't accept letting Joseph eat bran swallowing vegetables.

His itinerary must be kept secret, and kept secret again. Once the media finds out that he went to study in the United States, it will have a bad influence, at least the citizens will not be satisfied with it.

Unexpectedly, Butler Abner did not protest Joseph's preparations for studying abroad, but he suggested that Joseph go to England instead of the United States.

University of Cambridge, UK?That's where the Prince of Wales graduated!Consider Joseph's final decision to veto America and go to England to study.

The fundamental purpose of studying abroad is to expand one's contacts. If you stay in Nord Joseph, you can make very few friends. However, Joseph has to investigate carefully which schools in the UK have the most rich and noble children.

One thing that needs to be dealt with at the end of 1987 is the engagement. An engagement is not a marriage, so it only needs to be announced. This is to confirm that Kate is already the prospective princess of the Principality of Nord.

December 1987, 12, Christmas Eve

Grand Duke of Nord to be engaged to Marquess Kate Abbott - Daily England
What is the impact of the Nord engagement on the economy of the Principality of Nord? — Wall Street Journal
His Majesty the Great Grand Duke of Nord is engaged - Nord Royal Evening News

Pheasant into Phoenix? ——Hong Kong City Entertainment Daily

Nord is about to welcome its mistress - Deutsche Zeitung
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As soon as the news came out, the world was in an uproar, especially the media from all over the world, frantically pouring into the Principality of Nord, but unfortunately, they had no chance to interview Joseph at all.

"Aren't you going to tell me about such a thing?" The phone rang, and just after it was handed over to Joseph, such a question came from the opposite side.

"Will you refuse?"

"No, but..."

"sorry."

Joseph's apology made Kate hesitate. Originally, she thought that Joseph would say something to her very forcefully, but who would have expected the result to change abruptly, murmuring that she didn't know how to continue.

"Sorry, I shouldn't have disrespected you..."

"So be it!"

Joseph's sudden release made Kate a little overwhelmed. She didn't know whether she should continue to question or something else, so she had to hang up the phone, but what she couldn't see was Joseph's sly smile on the other side of the phone.

Sure enough, the method taught by Mr. Canetti is really easy to use. The usual toughness and sudden resignation will really make the other party at a loss. It seems that the matter of studying in the UK can be discussed later.

If Kate knew about Joseph's thoughts, she might die of anger. While she was thinking about whether her tone was too strong, Joseph was laughing triumphantly.

"Are you going to study in England?"

Prime Minister James confirmed it in disbelief. He was a little at a loss when he saw Joseph nodding seriously.dissuade?Depending on the situation, it shouldn't matter much.Let Joseph go?What about some things in the principality?
"I was going to go to the United States, but maybe the United States is not very good for me."

It is impossible to dissuade him. This is the only thought in James' mind at this time. Joseph was originally planning to go to the United States, but now it is a good choice to change to the United Kingdom. He dare not say too much and cause Joseph to choose again.

"Those official duties..."

"Just send me the email. Some confidential ones can be dealt with when I come back. I need it urgently... I can come back anytime."

It was only at this time that James remembered that Britain was very close to Nord, only a few hours away, so he had no intention of dissuading him.

"Marquis Kate..."

"She will move to live in Nord. She can help me with some small things, and Joanna will assist her."

Joanna has not shown up recently, and Joseph was still curious about what she was doing. After asking, she learned that she actually had a video with Marceau to help Marceau handle government affairs.Of course, this was not Marceau's idea, but the result of Joanna's entanglement. As for why Joseph did not know why.

Although Joanna has no achievements yet, she has become a qualified female secretary.Yes, it's just a female secretary, and her talent is just like that, and there is no way to compare with Marceau.

James was a little worried. He was naturally not worried about whether Joanna was qualified, but whether Kate would have a certain influence in Nord in the long run, and even threaten Joseph.He didn't know that this was exactly what Joseph deliberately did. With the system and the army in hand, everything was under Joseph's control.

Marceau's loyalty to Joseph is absolutely assured. Although she is not the highest administrative officer of Western Sahara, she handles many practical matters. With her assistance in Western Sahara and several generals, Western Sahara is absolutely safe.

Kate?She is just a woman. With Joseph, she can fight against the cabinet. If there is no Joseph, then she is just a quasi-princess in name only.

(End of this chapter)