Although it is just a newly established cabinet department, this department has a considerable power. You should know that with the expansion of Britain overseas, the British colonies have long been several times more local.

In addition, the wealth and material resources brought by the colonies have continuously benefited greatly from the local government. Coupled with the appointment and local management of the governors of each colony, the power of the colonial department can be said to be astonishingly great.

Originally, Churchill never thought that he would serve as the Minister of the Colonial Department. In his opinion, the establishment of this department and the selection of ministers must be selected from the current cabinet members or the Privy Council. Churchill only hopes that after someone takes up the position of Colonial Minister, he will take over other positions vacant in the cabinet.

But he never expected that George II would give him this position directly, which surprised Churchill and delighted.

"Your Majesty, you..." Churchill looked up at George II.

"I originally planned to let you take over as Minister of Foreign Affairs, but I thought about it carefully. The Colonial Department was originally what you proposed to me, and you are the most suitable candidate in terms of ability and title." George II understood the meaning of Churchill's gaze and explained to him with a smile.

"This order has been approved by the parliament, and I have also confirmed the signature and stamped. From now on, Lord Churchill, you are the first minister of the colonial department. I hope you can do this position well."

"Thank you very much, my Majesty, please rest assured. As a minister, I will devote myself to my dedication to you until I die." Churchill knelt on one knee, assured with a firm expression.

The origin of this proverb was mentioned by Churchill when he talked to George II about the culture of the East, so George II knew very well what the proverb meant. When Churchill assured him so, George II seemed very happy.

After the simple appointment was completed, Churchill, the freshly released minister of the Colonial Ministry, sat down with King George II of England, and each person had a glass of wine, talking about the subsequent work and structural settings of the Colonial Ministry.

The two sides had discussed this content before, but now they need to make a final decision. Churchill put forward a series of suggestions, except for a very small number of whom may have slightly conflicts with other departments of the cabinet or the Privy Council, who did not recognize it, others were happy to accept it.

"After Louis XIV's death, France's national strength declined a lot, especially the French government's borrowing in the European War almost dragged down the entire France. At least for more than a decade or even longer, France probably won't have the power to expand outward, so I think this is our best opportunity." When George II asked Churchill about his views on foreign strategies after accepting the colonial department, Churchill immediately said frankly.

George II nodded, expressing his recognition of Churchill's judgment. Although France is still strong now, the financial drag is obvious. Britain is an island country and has always adopted a mainland policy towards Europe. To put it bluntly, Europe has had many opportunities for unification in history, but it was ultimately unable to achieve unification because Britain was there.

Later Britain was called the European scoundrel. This name was not called casually. If it weren't for the British, Louis XIV, which broke out in the Spanish throne, wouldn't it be possible that Louis XIV would have fought the entire European country with the power of one country to the end.

Therefore, after every European war, Britain would take advantage of the situation and make a lot of profits from it. Now, Churchill directly pointed out that the weakness of the European overlord France was also in line with George II's thoughts.

"This view is very correct. So, Lord, do you think it is a good opportunity to continue to expand overseas?"

"Yes, my Majesty." Churchill nodded and said, "If we only look at the situation in Europe, it is indeed a good opportunity for expansion, but from the perspective of the whole world, I hope that your Majesty will give the French a hand for the time being."

"Why? Isn't this different from what you said before?" George II didn't expect Churchill to say that, and asked in surprise.

Churchill smiled and pointed in one direction: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten the Ming Empire in the East?"

"you mean……?"

Churchill nodded and said proudly: "In the whole of Europe, I am the person who is most familiar with the East, and I have seen His Majesty the Great Emperor of the East. This is a man full of infinite confidence and charm, and he also has an extremely longing for the whole world."

"Your Majesty, I sometimes wonder what would it be like to face such a king if I were a Ming country. The answer tells me that I will use my life and everything to defend this country and fulfill all my wishes for His Majesty the Emperor."

"But your Majesty, I am an Englishman, and I am your subject. While having all the beauty and strength of the Eastern Empire, I also have deep concerns about your country and your Majesty. If the Ming Empire continues to be so powerful, then the East and the Western world will inevitably usher in a strong collision. What will happen when that time?"

Churchill's words made George II silent. He and Churchill met almost every day these days, and his understanding of the Eastern Empire, that is, the Ming Empire, became clearer and clearer in Churchill's narration.

He admitted that Churchill was right. The Ming Empire was a powerful, beautiful, rich and infinite charming country, but it was not its own empire, but an empire of the Eastern people.

Over the years, the Ming Empire's overseas expansion momentum has been extremely fierce. It not only controlled most of the Far East, but also directly annexed Ryukyu, North Korea and Myanmar.

In addition, the Ming Empire entered the west coast of the New World more than ten years ago and determined their rule there. At the beginning, in order to compete for the territory of the New World, the Ming Empire also went to war with France and the Spanish coalition, and the two sides finally tied.

That's not all. Now the Ming Empire has turned its target to the southern continent, that is, Australia. From these points of view, the Ming Empire has achieved three centuries of achievements in the Western world in less than twenty years. This speed is really shocking and scary.

Although the world is very big, the world is also very small. With the continuous discovery of the world, the footprints of civilization have begun to involve every corner of the world.
Chapter completed!