flstandardbreds Chapter 268 Opening Speech
Chapter 268 Opening Speech
Theresa, in a white dress, slowly walked towards the podium on the high platform, with a sea of people surging below.
She raised her hands and pressed them gently, and the noisy scene gradually quieted down. Tens of thousands of expectant eyes focused on Theresa, waiting for her to speak.
“Hello everyone! On this day full of hope and dreams, we gather here to witness the rebirth of Kazdel.”
“Here, on behalf of the Kazdel government and people, I would like to express my warmest welcome and most sincere gratitude to all the guests who have come from afar!”
"Looking back thousands of years ago, our ancestors were expelled and left their homeland. After experiencing unimaginable hardships, they led their people to migrate eastward to escape wars and natural disasters, and settled and developed in what is now Kazdel."
"However, war and suffering still linger around us. Until now, the Sarkaz are still a race that suffers from discrimination and exclusion on this land."
"The long-term war and turmoil have cost us a heavy price. A large number of Sarkaz have chosen to leave their homes and go to foreign lands to survive in hardship."
“Those Sarkaz who chose to stay in Kazdel and become mercenaries are struggling between death and food and clothing every day.”
"Suffering is not something to be celebrated. I feel very sorry for what my compatriots have gone through. I failed to do what a leader should do."
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Theresa's speech spread to the surrounding streets through the loudspeaker on the podium.
W, who was busy maintaining order on the street, calmed down a lot when he heard the voice of His Highness.
Several colleagues took a break from their busy schedule and leaned against a telephone pole. They took out the tobacco from their pockets, rolled it up with yellowed paper, lit it, and took a deep puff.
They were once mercenaries, and they were deeply grateful to His Highness for being able to have such a stable and respected career.
The mercenaries were not well educated, but they knew how to repay a favor. They had never blamed His Highness for the bloody situation they had faced before.
"Huh... Princess of the Bomb Court over there, aren't you going to come and rest for a while?"
The middle-aged Sarkaz man with a scar across his cheek raised his head and blew out a standard smoke ring, then glanced at W who was still standing at his work station and shouted.
W is well known in her law enforcement department for her expertise in the use of bombs.
Anyone who had a problem with her was found with a homemade bomb in his pocket when he returned home.
Although it is not filled with explosives, it is enough to make people scared.
In subsequent law enforcement operations, W's superb blasting skills completely impressed his colleagues.
"Bomb Court Princess" represents their respect and recognition for W.
"No, you guys take a rest, I'll go over there and take a look..." Hearing his colleague's call, W waved his hand and turned to walk towards the crowded area.
The middle-aged Sarkaz man looked at W's back as he left, as if thinking about something. After taking a few deep puffs of his cigarette, he put it out with his bare hands and stood up.
"What are you doing?" asked the colleague who was still taking a break.
"I'm going to help the Bomb Court Princess."
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"Today, we stand at a new historical starting point. With the joint efforts of all the people, we abolished the old royal court system, established new schools and hospitals, and re-established commercial trade..."
"Kazdel is just getting started now, and there are still many shortcomings. But I believe that with the hard work of all the people, it will become better."
“Here, I would like to express my special thanks to all those who have worked hard for the peace and development of Kazdel.”
"It is your sweat and wisdom that has made Kazdel what it is today, and it will surely lead us to a better future.......
After finishing her speech at the opening ceremony, Theresa folded her hands in front of her and bowed to the people in the audience to thank them for following and supporting her.
The crowd also responded to Theresa's expectations of them with the warmest applause.
Theresa walked down from the podium, and Roy noticed that her eyes were red and there were a few tears in the corners of her eyes.
It seemed that not only the audience was moved by this powerful speech. As the speaker, Theresa was even more excited.
After the opening speeches, representatives from various countries took turns to go to the podium to express their congratulations and recognition of the establishment of Kazdel.
Roy didn't know how much sincerity there was in this. As long as they expressed their country's position, it was enough for Kazdel.
The opening ceremony continued, and Roy came to the stage to announce the future development plan. The plan would be centered around the mobile city, gradually improving the infrastructure throughout the territory and providing services to residents living in the wilderness villages.
At the same time, referring to the experience of various countries, the territory of Kazdel will be redivided into 18 provinces, which will be governed by cities, districts, towns, villages, etc. The tribes of the former royal court can choose to become independent autonomous regions and maintain their own culture and customs.
Of course, the appointment of officials in the autonomous region needs to be selected by the parliament.
Witt keenly noticed the details about infrastructure that Roy mentioned. Kazdel seemed to be planning to build a railway and road network covering the entire country. How would the problem of frequent natural disasters be solved?
After the Yan Kingdom's highway was damaged by natural disasters, it was funded by the central government to maintain it. Victoria's intercity transportation was repaired by local nobles. I wonder which method Kazdel will choose, the central government or the local government?
After various important government development plans and official appointments were announced one after another, it was soon time for the fleet and the army to enter and display.
The high-speed warships that entered the port one after another made the Sarkaz residents, who had never seen a warship up close before, excited and curious. They wondered if there was a chance to go up and visit and broaden their horizons.
They also didn't quite understand the introduction and explanation of the various combat data of the high-speed warships. They only knew that bigger is better and bigger is more powerful.
The standard Victoria high-speed battleship shape, coupled with the modified peculiar naval guns, made the representatives of various countries have subtle expressions, and they couldn't help but cast strange glances at the Duke of Windermere.
Everyone knew that Kazdel's high-speed battleship was a trophy won from several grand dukes of Victoria.
Even the moving city beneath our feet was once Victoria’s territory.
They all wanted to know what the Duke of Windermere would say.
The Duke of Windermere looked calm, her attention focused on the high-speed warships constantly entering and leaving the port. She was looking for the Duke of Caster's flagship, the Glory.
The flagship-class high-speed battleship is Victoria's national treasure, second only to the rare Steam Knights in importance.
She wanted to see whether the Duke of Caster's flagship had been changed beyond recognition.