Chapter 1416 East African "Labor Party"
Not many people in Europe knew about Benito's ambition. Even the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which had always regarded Italy as a major threat, was unaware of his crazy idea.
However, Benito, a historical figure, attracted Ernst's attention. After all, he was one of the original shareholders of the Axis powers and the founder of an extreme nationalist party in his previous life.
Benito's success inspired many ambitious people in European countries, who were deeply shocked by the process of Benito's success.
Just like the chain reaction triggered by the Russian Labor Party's seizure of power, after Russia changed its color, a bunch of Labor Party countries will appear in the world. And with the emergence of Italy, an extreme nationalist country, there will be a second one, a third one...
Whether it is the Labour Party or this kind of extreme nationalist party, they are actually the inevitable result of the development of capitalism.
With the increasing stability of capitalism, the aristocracy that had fought against the bourgeoisie in the past has completely declined, and the social solidification caused by the bourgeoisie has made them completely transformed into a new "aristocracy", which has led to the ladder of advancement being blocked again.
Faced with this situation, idealists like the Labour Party have chosen various means to try to break its monopoly.
The extreme nationalists used nationalist sentiment to successfully become members of the "new aristocracy". However, the consequence of this forced joining was that they themselves were not recognized by the bourgeoisie, but the bourgeoisie was afraid that these ambitious people would use extreme nationalist sentiment to launch popular uprisings.
Therefore, Benito's situation in Italy was that he was a hated person in the eyes of the original ruling class in Italy, but they did not have the courage to disobey Benito because they were worried that Benito would turn to or learn from the Labour Party and sweep them down like garbage.
Ernst said to Friedrich: "We should pay special attention to the development of extreme nationalist parties in Europe today, especially the changes in Austria-Hungary, Spain, Germany and Italy, which have set a bad precedent in Europe."
Although he said so, Ernst did not think that Germany would develop in the direction of "extreme nationalism" as in its previous life. After all, this kind of extreme nationalism is generally prevalent in "second-rate powers."
In its previous life, Germany was a typical second-rate power after its defeat in World War I. But in this time and space, Germany's situation is much better than in its previous life. If an extreme nationalist like Adolf is allowed to succeed, then it is destined to be so.
However, it was precisely because of Germany’s past record that Ernst included Germany in the “key focus group”.
Friedrich's focus was on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He asked Ernst, "Father, the other countries are easy to deal with, but the Austro-Hungarian Empire doesn't even have a main ethnic group. It's unlikely that they will develop extreme nationalists!"
Ernst explained this point: "It is definitely impossible as a whole, but what about locally? The risk of the Austro-Hungarian Empire disintegrating is not small, and the future development direction of those countries and regions after its disintegration is unpredictable. It is even possible that the Labor Party members will take advantage of the situation to fish in troubled waters."
At this point, Ernst reminded Friedrich: “Now, the various political turmoil and various ideas occurring within Europe will inevitably spread outward. We must also guard against the uncontrollable risks of these chaotic thoughts in East Africa.”
"The current situation in Europe actually shows that there are serious problems with the development model of capitalist countries today, and the burden it brings to society exceeds its contribution."
"Especially for those latecomer countries that cannot enjoy the dividends of the current international order, when they cannot find a more suitable development path for themselves, various extreme situations are likely to occur, whether it is the Labour Party or the extreme nationalist parties."
The frequent economic crises and wars in the capitalist world from the late 19th century to the early 20th century essentially meant that the development of capitalism had reached a bottleneck.
Therefore, before capitalist countries complete their self-reform and establish a new stable international order, conflicts and chaos will only become more frequent.
Currently, the three most stable countries in the international community are the United States, East Africa and Russia, followed by Britain and France. Apart from these five countries that can sit back and relax, the problems and contradictions of other countries are more prominent.
The United States, East Africa and Russia have large economies. In the coming period, their development will further widen the gap with other countries. In the next few decades, they will inevitably become the main beneficiaries of the international community.
Britain and France, on the other hand, had deep financial resources and could still live comfortably before the colonial order completely collapsed. Even if the old international order completely collapsed, the accumulation of the two countries over the past century would be enough to keep them going for a long time.
East Africa can be regarded as a major beneficiary of the current international order. With its huge economic size and relatively strong military capabilities, it is in a completely advantageous position in international competition. Therefore, as long as East Africa does not encounter too many problems, it will one day become one of the most important countries in the world, although it already is.
There is no need to say much about the United States. As for Russia, after Russia's political situation becomes relatively stable, as long as there are no major mistakes, its economy will most likely develop rapidly relying on its huge economy and population size.
Russia's direction of economic development is also very clear, that is, to focus on industry and continuously improve the country's industrialization level.
For most countries, as long as the political situation is stable, economic development is an inevitable result. It would be extremely difficult to achieve economic decline. Of course, we cannot deny the emergence of such a situation. After all, there are some gods who can do this.
Compared with economic issues, political stability is what Ernst values more. After all, compared with several other countries, political system and ideology have always been East Africa's shortcomings.
However, East Africa's own political system did not allow East Africa to make major changes, so Ernst could only restrict the spread of other ideas in East Africa.
To this end, Ernst said: "How is the plan to form an East African Labour Party being implemented recently?"
In response to this topic, Friedrich said: "Don't worry, father. We have selected a group of loyal people to form a labor party organization that is in line with the interests of the empire."
"They have clean backgrounds and have connections in East Africa, so they belong to the vested interest group, so it is impossible for them to defect and become real Labour Party members."
“In the future, they will join the current parliamentary activities under the banner of the East African Labour Party, just like the current British Labour Party, or even more reliable than the British Labour Party.”
This is Ernst's version of "substituting a cat for a prince". Since it is known that the Labour Party cannot be completely attacked, it is better to support a Labour Party organization that is beneficial to the East African government, thereby reducing the infiltration of the real Labour Party organization into East Africa.
In response to Friedrich's report, Ernst said with great satisfaction: "As for the Labor Organization, in my personal opinion, at least in this century, it is not a good idea for us to confront them directly."
"The development of the Labour Party in various European countries shows that the use of extreme high-pressure methods may not be very effective in suppressing the development of the Labour Party. On the contrary, those Labour-like parties can reduce the Labour Party's mass base."
"For example, Benito's Black Shirts, his party is very deceptive and can blatantly attack and suppress the Italian Labor Party."
"The same is true for the British Labour Party. They have difficulty gaining ground, but they can convince the British people that they are ruled by the Labour Party. The main learning target for our East African Labour Party in the future is also the British Labour Party."
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July 11, 1924.
The first meeting of the East African Labour Party was held grandly in Rhine City. However, as soon as you enter the venue, you will find the abnormality of this so-called East African Labour Party.
There were more than a hundred participants in total, but most of them were sixty years old or older.
It should be noted that members of the Labor Party in other countries of the world are generally younger. In Russia, a country with a clear Labor Party regime, many young people can even hold high positions.
In contrast, most of the members of the so-called East African Labour Party are too old, and the younger ones are around 40 years old.
So in terms of the age of the East African Labour Party members, it is obvious that most of them are no longer old enough to "do business".
"Hey, Gorlochev, I can't imagine that you, an old man, are also one of us!" Karent greeted his neighbor enthusiastically when he saw him.
Facing Karent's ridicule, Gorlochev said unhappily: "What do you mean I am one of them? Just because of my age and identity, can I not be a pure Labour Party member? You are discriminating. After all, Labour Party members do not look at qualifications or seniority."
Karent's family lives in the wealthy area of Rhine City, and his neighbor Gorlochev is naturally not an ordinary person either. Both of them used to work in the East African government system.
Karent was naturally very clear about Gorrochov's background, so he said to Gorrochov: "Don't be so boring! Everyone knows what this so-called Labor Party organization is about."
Gorrochov, with his bald head, said to Karente in a serious tone, "Old man, you should know our current status. Don't say anything frivolous. According to the rules of our party, you should call me Comrade Gorrochov."
"Yes, yes, we are comrades now, so we naturally have to abide by the rules of the Labor Party and cannot follow the old ways. But I never thought, Gorrochov, that we could continue to work together after retirement." Karent said excitedly.
Goerlochov: "Ahem, sixty is the right age to strive for success, and by joining the Labour Party, I can continue to participate in national political affairs in the future, which is not bad in my opinion."
Then Gorlochev said to Karent: "Also, you bastard, can you be more serious? I don't want to be interviewed by the National Intelligence Department because of you."
Although it is a fake Labour Party used to fool the people, it is also an officially certified organization in East Africa and accepts the leadership of the East African government. Naturally, it cannot be exposed easily.
Before these "Labor elements" joined the party, they received emergency training from the National Defense Security Agency and became familiar with some of the Labor Party's ideas and slogans.
Of course, for old hands like them who have been around for decades, their thinking has long been fixed and they will not be brainwashed by the Labour Party’s ideology at all. It is better to discuss the amount of pension directly than to talk to them about ideals.
This is also the result that the Rhine Royal Family and the National Defense Security Agency want to see. Otherwise, why would they go to so much trouble to find so many old guys to form the so-called East African Labor Party.
The task given to them by their superiors is to hold meetings every day and make some speeches that have little practical significance in order to gain the support of the East African people.
In short, their every move was authorized and monitored by the East African government. This so-called East African Labour Party, like the East African government, is full of bureaucracy.
This is what everyone wants to see. Even if there are really young people who are deceived into this organization, after a few years of influence, they will either be assimilated or become disgusted with the Labour Party.
Although this will stigmatize the Labour Party, it is not groundless. After all, the Russian Labour Party developed along this path in its previous life. At the end of the Soviet Union, the senior government officials were even older than the current East African Labour Party leaders, and their thinking was even more rigid.
Soon, the first East African Labour Party National Conference officially began, with content that was completely devoid of any substance.
The first leader of the East African Labour Party "appointed" by Ernst also summarized some of the "struggle" norms of the East African Labour Party.
That is, the purpose of the East African Labour Party is to promote the country's progress and development through peaceful parliamentary struggles, to become a voice for the people of the empire, to "profoundly" analyze social problems, and to oppose the Russian Labour Party's violent means, which would cause national unrest.
At the same time, the East African Labour Party will establish its own news media, but it must also be reviewed and reported to the East African government’s public opinion management department on time.
Of course, what is more important is that all members will undergo various "trainings" to guide the formalization of the organization.
After all, the East African Labour Party is just a fake, so there are still many loopholes. So the next step is to correct some of their habits with the help of the National Defense Security Agency, so that he will at least look like a "decent" Labour Party member on the surface.
Thus, the so-called labor organization, the East African Labour Party, officially and openly appeared on the historical stage of East Africa, and its appearance undoubtedly caused certain troubles to the Labor Party's activities in East Africa.
However, the East African Labour Party did develop into an important political faction in East Africa and, like the British Labour Party, became an important part of the parliamentary party struggles in East Africa.
There is no doubt that the East African Labour Party has nothing to do with the so-called "Labour Party" in essence. Instead, it is a political organization used by the Rhine royal family and the East African government to disgust the East African people and make it difficult for them to have blind trust in the real "Labour Party".
(End of this chapter)
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