Empire Rising: Spain - Chapter 335 - 193: Prim Awakens (Part 3)

Under your leadership, Spain is bound to achieve greatness. I have never worried about this, nor have I ever thought of returning to the position of Prime Minister.

Your Majesty, I will inform the Progressive Party about my resignation, and from now on, I will have nothing to do with the party’s affairs. The Progressive Party is not a party pursuing a republic; aside from radicals like Ruiz, the majority wish for appropriate reforms within the monarchy.

I suggest you don’t take action against the Progressive Party to avoid upsetting the balance between parties within Spain. However, if the Progressive Party comes to oppose you, please do not concern yourself about my feelings; prioritize Spain’s future development.”

“Minister Ruiz?” Carlo said with an indescribable expression and replied: “Minister Ruiz forcibly convened a parliamentary meeting while you were injured and was elected as acting Prime Minister.

However, under his control, worker protests intensified, even resulting in armed conflict. Rebel forces besieged the government and parliamentary buildings, nearly leading to the collapse of the Spanish Government.

Due to this poor performance, and the parliamentary election of acting Prime Minister violating the Spanish Constitution, I have dissolved Parliament. Currently, Duke Serrano is the Prime Minister of the Spanish Provisional Government.”

Upon hearing the actions Ruiz took while he was unconscious, Prime Minister Prim nodded unsurprisingly and sighed: “This guy indeed went down this path.

If he chose to submit to your rule, he’d undoubtedly be the most suitable Prime Minister for you. Unfortunately, he is a radical reformist, dreaming of pushing Spain towards a republic.

This is for the best, resolving Ruiz’s trouble, and now the Progressive Party poses no threat to Your Majesty. The balance among the Progressive Party, Liberal Party, and Conservative Party may be the best scenario for Spain.”

Carlo nodded. The UK’s two-party system is quite representative, with the party occupying the majority of parliamentary seats becoming the ruling party and the minority becoming the opposition.

The ruling party organizes the British Government, whereas the opposition possesses the power to oversee it, appearing relatively balanced.

However, the conflict between the two ideologies and parties is bound to be intense, leading to instances of opposing merely for the sake of opposition.

When the two parties compete, lawmakers consider not the impact on national development but the effects on their elections and party interests.

Nonetheless, the two-party system has certain advantages, as power alternates stability between the two parties.

The British King can navigate the conflict between the parties, ensuring he isn’t entirely excluded from the British Government.

The struggle between Spain’s Liberal Party and Conservative Party resembles that of the UK’s two-party system. The Liberal Party advocates for democracy and workers’ rights, while the Conservative Party is committed to free trade and maintaining the status quo.

The Progressive Party, holding a majority of parliamentary seats, resembles a balance between the Liberal and Conservative Parties. Like the Liberal Party, it champions reform, demanding workers’ rights, and granting citizens certain democratic rights.

Yet, much like the Conservative Party, it strives to limit reforms within certain bounds, not seeking to drastically change the country or incite chaos.

Prime Minister Prim is indeed a representative member of the Progressive Party. He promoted diverse reforms, enacting laws and constitutions distinct from Spain’s autocratic era.

Simultaneously, Prime Minister Prim supports the Spanish monarchy and, in some respects, favors retaining the status quo.

Indeed, as Prime Minister Prim mentioned, present-day Spain is unsuited for dominance by any single party, better suited for benign competition among the three parties.

The Progressive Party, among the three, is particularly unique, able to ally with the Conservative Party to form a government or collaborate with the Liberal Party, remaining flexible itself.

This prevents the rise of extreme left or right governments, maintaining Spain’s relatively stable development.

Achieving a certain balance among parties, Carlo, as the King of Spain, naturally possesses significant influence over this equilibrium.

The Progressive Party’s political inclination can also be classified under the Royalist Party. They support Spain’s monarchy, meaning the Progressive Party is partly loyal to Carlo.

Coupled with the definitely Royalist Conservative Party, Carlo essentially controls two of Spain’s three major parties, implying indirect manipulation of the Spanish Parliament.

By controlling the Spanish Parliament, Carlo can decide the candidate for Spain’s future Prime Minister. Spain’s three-party system may be more suitable compared to the UK’s two-party system.

Carlo can adjust the Spanish Government’s formation anytime through the balance among the three parties, ensuring its development direction doesn’t escape his control.

Seeing Carlo attentively listening to his words, Prime Minister Prim nodded with satisfaction and relaxed.

“Your Majesty, that’s all I have to say. You are without a doubt the King most likely to lead Spain to a grand revival, which is why I chose you back then.

In hindsight, my decision was absolutely correct; Spain is on the right track, and maybe the great revival is not just a goal but a milestone soon to be achieved.

No matter if I witness it, for me, I already have no regrets. Your Majesty, it’s been an honor collaborating with you for so long; this period for me constitutes Spain’s golden era of development.

Spain having a King like you is truly all Spaniards’ fortune.” Prime Minister Prim sincerely gazed at Carlo, explaining why he had initially chosen Carlo as the King of Spain.

“Spain having you is the true fortune for Spain and all Spaniards.” Carlo also turned his gaze towards Prime Minister Prim, eyes full of admiration and respect:

“Prime Minister Prim, you are among the greatest Prime Ministers since Spain’s establishment.

Collaborating with you for so long is equally an honor for me. I’m waiting for your full recovery so we can continue discussing Spain’s national affairs.

Get well soon, Prime Minister Prim. Spain’s short-term development cannot do without you; you are indeed the greatest contributor to Spain’s progress, aren’t you?”