Bulgarian Empire

Genius remembers the address of this site in a second: (Apex Chinese), the fastest update! No advertisements!? Time flies, and after more than half a year of tossing, Bulgaria finally successfully completed the handover of the Caucasus region with the Russians.

How to govern the region became another difficult problem in Ferdinand's mind.

Geographically speaking, the Caucasus region is located between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, surrounded by mountains, overlapping, stretching long and deep.

There are patches of small lakes between the mountains and the lakes are green and tranquil, dotted with waterfalls.

The scenery is very good, suitable for the development of tourism. Unfortunately, this is not the 21st century, so all these advantages have become disadvantages!

(Remarks: The Caucasus region covers an area of ​​about 440,000 square kilometers, now in the southwestern part of Russia and the northern part of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia)

From the perspective of resources, this is really good. There are very rich oil and natural gas resources, and the reserves of coal, copper, manganese, molybdenum, tungsten and other mineral resources are not small.

If you want to develop the local economy, you can only rely on mining in a short time, but before that, you must first build roads.

Ferdinand didn't even bother to complain about the traffic situation in Russia. At least now, the total mileage of Bulgaria's railways is twice that of the Russians, and the total mileage of roads is five times that of Russia.

To know the territory, Bulgaria is almost half of the size of the Russians, and the traffic situation of the Russians can be imagined.

To Ferdinand's relief, the local economy had been completely destroyed by years of civil war, and a large number of young and strong laborers had been conscripted into the army, so there was no need to worry about rebellion.

The current population of the Caucasus region is between 5.8 million and 6.6 million, and they are basically old, weak, sick and disabled, with only a small number of young and old.

However, the composition of this population is very complicated. There are Armenians, Russians, Azerbaijanis, Georgians, Nakhchos (Chechens), Gargays (Ingush), Avars, Darkins, Lezgins, Kurds, Balkars, Kabards, Ukrainians, Ossetians...

With a population of five to six million, there are hundreds of ethnic groups. There is no main ethnic group. Except for the Russians, there is no other ethnic group with a population of more than 300,000.

Ferdinand was very speechless and found that he seemed to have helped Nicholas II solve a big problem, and the gang of republics that caused the most trouble in later generations were all accepted by Bulgaria.

For example: Republic of Chechnya, Republic of Ingushetia, Republic of Dagestan, Republic of Kabardino-Balkar, Republic of North Ossetia, etc.

Sure enough, I am still so willing to help others, and the future Russian Empire will no longer have to worry about these ethnic issues, Ferdinand thought to himself.

The more complicated the ethnic composition, the harder it is to rule, and it is also easy to be assimilated by Bulgaria.

Among them, the Armenians, Russians, and Ukrainians are the easiest to assimilate. Bulgaria is very experienced in this regard.

The closer the language and culture are, and the living habits are the same, the easier it is to achieve national integration, and they themselves will not resist this integration.

The most troublesome thing is the language barrier, religious and cultural differences, it is very difficult for this kind of people to be assimilated, and it is even impossible to carry out national integration.

Fortunately, the Russians have worked hard for 180 years. Russian has become the local common language, and the Orthodox Church has also become the local mainstream religion.

If everything starts from scratch, it is estimated that Ferdinand will also be caught blind. After all, in peaceful times, many radical methods cannot be used, and assimilation is natural, it is difficult for one generation to succeed, and the next generation can't wait for time.

"Little Ferdinand, can you tell me what is the main reason why the cabinet plans to divide the Caucasus region into two provinces and 28 regions?" Ferdinand's examiner asked.

Little Ferdinand, who had just returned to Sofia, was shocked by thunder. Shouldn't he ask me about my trip to Europe at this time? At least ask, this trip to the Netherlands, right? Why don't you play cards according to common sense?

"For checks and balances!" Little Ferdinand thought for a while and said

"Wrong! It seems that this trip to Europe,

Your harvest is very ordinary! ’ exclaimed Ferdinand.

"Ah!" Little Ferdinand exclaimed a little messily.

"I have sent you all the cabinet briefings. According to the cabinet's plan, most of the local residents will be evacuated to other places by cultivation, and then people from other areas will fill the vacancy.

Did you read it seriously? The proportion of the local population has been diluted. Under such circumstances, is it necessary to check and balance the division of administrative regions?

As long as you open the map and look at the distribution of resources and geographical conditions above, you can find that the division of administrative regions this time is entirely for the purpose of developing the local economy.

Such a simple question, you can get it wrong, it's really not easy! " said Ferdinand helplessly.

In order to free himself from the tedious government affairs as soon as possible, Ferdinand decided to raise a few sons first. Especially Crown Prince Ferdinand Jr., as the future heir of Bulgaria, these tasks will be taken over sooner or later.

"But, Father, I've been really busy recently. You should know how many banquets I've attended and how many contacts I've made during this trip to Europe!" Little Ferdinand explained.

"Of course, but this has nothing to do with making a wrong judgment, haven't I educated you?

When you don't understand the situation, you must first understand the situation, and don't rely on your own subjective consciousness to make judgments blindly!

Is your emperor's academic knowledge in vain? All the lessons I worked so hard to teach you were ignored? " said Ferdinand angrily.

"Oh, damn it! Dear father, you have to believe me, I listen to the class carefully every day, absolutely nothing is missed!

This time it was mainly a moment of negligence, you know I just ran around Europe, and I haven't adjusted to the state yet! ’ explained little Ferdinand

"Very well, this is what you said yourself, don't blame me for not giving you a chance, I will leave it to you to deal with the governance of the Caucasus region later.

If you can't come up with a plan that satisfies me, then maybe you are a high-ranking official in one of the two provinces in the Caucasus! "Ferdinand thought for a while and said

"No, father, something will happen. Your son doesn't have any experience in serving in a local area. It's extremely irresponsible for us to preside over a province!

If something goes wrong, you still need to deal with the aftermath in the end, there is no need for you to ask for trouble! ’ suggested little Ferdinand

"Well, indeed! You don't have any experience in governing. It's really difficult to be responsible for the daily work of a province. How about I change your place for you.

We also have a lot of colonization in Africa. If you go to the interior of Africa and serve as the governor of a certain place, there shouldn’t be any trouble. Even if you drive all the local indigenous people back, I can handle it ! ’ said Ferdinand calmly.

"God! Why don't I go to the Caucasus to serve as a high-ranking official? The African jungle is really terrible. We haven't fully digested the place for so many years. I don't think I can do better!

Dear father, do you want to watch your precious son die young? Little Ferdinand said with a bitter face.

"It's not that serious, I will match you with the best doctor, at most I will let you lie on the hospital bed for ten days and a half months.

The death rate of acclimatization is still very low. You must know that among our local immigrants, less than 100 people died because of acclimatization.

With such a strong body, how could you be finished so easily? Of course, if God is in a hurry to see you, I can't help it!

If you don't want to go to a local office, it's best that you can devote 100% of your energy to the work in the future. I don't want to hear such a negligent explanation! ’ said Ferdinand

Originally, he planned to train little Ferdinand to succeed him, but he went to the European continent, and Ferdinand found that little Ferdinand had contracted a bad disease.

The whole person has swelled up a lot. If he encountered a problem before, he would analyze it carefully.

It would be fine if he was an ordinary person, but as the heir of Bulgaria, this shortcoming is very fatal.

In order to correct his bad habit in the first place, Ferdinand decided to sharpen his temper and send him to a local post. This was not a joke, but after careful consideration.

As for going to the African colonies, of course this is a joke.

Ferdinand didn't go crazy, exiled the crown prince to a colony far away from the political center, didn't he have enough food to support himself, and there were too few troubles for himself?

"Okay, but dear father, are you serious?" Little Ferdinand asked very worriedly

"That's right, I decided to let you go to a local office to accumulate experience in governance first, so as not to be fooled around in the future. As for where to go, it depends on your own performance.

If your ability is really not up to standard, then I can only let you go to the African colonies to toss, otherwise, if there is trouble in the country, I will not end well! " Ferdinand said earnestly

Little Ferdinand rubbed his eyes, looking unbelievable, why make such a fuss over a molehill?

Even if it's for experience, it's the same in China, right?

Go to Africa, are you sure that I am your own son, not that you want to change the crown prince?

Of course, he only dared to complain about these words in his heart. If he said them, he would probably suffer a more serious blow.

"Okay, dear father, you must be merciful. You must know that you are the only lovely eldest son like me, and those little guys are very naughty!" Little Ferdinand said after thinking for a while.

"Well, I will carefully consider this issue. Don't worry, as a father, my first consideration is your safety, and I will not let you go to death. I don't want to send a white-haired person to a black-haired person either!"

Ferdinand made another stab, breaking little Ferdinand's illusion.

"Dear Father, I want to know if this is my test alone, or is my younger brother also going through this test?" Little Ferdinand asked very seriously

"Don't worry, I've always been level-headed. Since you were born, you have received exactly the same education, so none of you will be able to escape this actual combat training. It's just that they are still young. Later than you." Ferdinand replied

"That's good!" Little Ferdinand said happily

It seems that they are rejoicing at the addition of five unlucky eggs.

You must know that these nobles in continental Europe are very strict about the education of the eldest son, and the education of the second son is much more relaxed.

In many aristocratic families, the eldest son wants to fight for the future of the family, while the second son only needs to share a fortune, so that he can be a happy rice borer.

It was different when it came to Ferdinand. From the very beginning, all the sons received the same education. If they wanted to be happy rice eaters, they were born in the wrong place.

When little Ferdinand was secretly happy, Ferdinand added another sentence.

"Although they are treated equally, as the Crown Prince, I require 90 points from you, and only 60 points from them!

Little Ferdinand, you have to work hard. I remember that you have already achieved several homework results, and your younger brothers have broken the records. What is the majesty of your brother in the long run? "

In the face of Ferdinand's attack, Ferdinand Jr. was already immune. It would be unfair to fight five against one. Everyone has their own areas of expertise.

In terms of total credits, he, the boss, still maintained the first place and was not surpassed, otherwise his elder brother's majesty would really be lost.

"However, my lord father, are you sure it's okay to do so? I'm getting married soon, don't you want to have grandchildren?" Little Ferdinand asked unwillingly

"I don't think this is a problem!

With Bulgaria's current fastest plane, it won't take long to get from Sofia to Africa, and I can also match you with an air force escort.

So you'd better plan honestly, and don't think about these crooked attentions!

Remember that you only have one week, if you want to look up information, you can find it yourself, anyway, you can get in touch with all the secrets of Bulgaria! ’ Ferdinand interrupted his last hope

"Well, my dear father, I will not let you down!" Little Ferdinand summoned up his courage and said

There is a bit of a posture of losing but not losing, which is similar to Ferdinand's temper before crossing, even if he is unreasonable.

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