NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 7: What Anastasia has been up to
24.1.1904
Moscow
It's been 4 years since the assassination attempt and Anastasias recovery. Anastasia now a teenager at 14 years old has been heavily involved in Governmental matters due to her insisting to her father, much to Nicolas' reluctance.
She started to propose Laws to help Russia and her people wich had no opposition due to her popularity with the civilians and the influence of the Church helping behind her back.
Reforms like starting mass industrialization and health care for the common folk is one of the most popular Laws she proposed that passed.
They got Nicolas approval because he wanted her to learn firsthand at ruling and mostly because he very much adores her.
The Nobles are powerless before the Emporer and the Church who have the people behind them so they reluctantly had to vote in favor for the Laws to pass.
One of them was the taxation of the Aristocracy.
Some petty Nobels tried to assassinate her but because of the increase of Imperial Guards due to the previous try 4 years ago the men who where sent to do the job disappeared with the Nobles themselves mysteriously fell from windows and balconies. Tragic accidents.
The increase of the economy was the most important for Anastasia as without it the Nation can't afford anything, be that from domestic or foreign products. It also made the people happy and helping Anastasias popularity to rise.
What she mostly focused on was the Military, as it is the most important branch of the Government and needed desperate upgrades. The Nations of Europe are already equipped with modern wapons and have strong armies wich Russia needs to catch up with or be left behind.
Nicolas being lazy as he is started to employ his daughters help whenever he could and left her paperwork and only needed to stamp it with his signature. Because of this Anastasia has gained not only experience but also power within the Government. The Military is making strides to improve equipment and train new recruits with their newfound respect towards Anastasia.
Right now Anastasia is leading negotiations with the Qing Dynasty. "Ambassador I am here to discuss the purchase of Manchuria on behalf of the Russian Empire." Thought Anastasia is 14, she looks like she's 17 wich helps with her appearance in negotiations.
The Qing Ambassador is taken aback by her statement. "Your Highness are you stating that Russia wishes to purchase Manchuria from our Nation?" He still can't believe what he heard from this girl before him.
"I will not repeat myself Ambassador." There was no change in Anastasias expression nor her tone. The Ambassador seeing this cleard his throat and replied.
"You know that this is a complicated matter and will take time to discuss among ourselves your Highness. I hope you understand."
"I understand Ambassador, but say to your Government that Manchuria is of no vital importance as its source of severe civil unrest even if it's where the Imperial Dynasty started from." Anastasia has multiple plans on how to integrate the region into Russia proper and solve the problems that emerge from it.
What Anastasia does not release that when she spoke her eyes shined a faint bright light that quickly disappeared before anyone could notice.
"Yes your Highness is will comply." The Ambassador spoke and after a few more words exited the negotiations room.
What Anastasia does not notice that when ever she speaks in a subjective or authoritative tone, whoever she speaks to immediately complies to her wishes. That's the reason she had success in most of her reforms.
But she does not know it yet.
While negotiations are over she needs to wait for a response from the Qing Government.
But a Strom is brewing in the not so far distance. A Storm that she must ride through to achieve success or be trampled and left in shame.