Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne Chapter 108

"But how do we deal with such a relationship now, right?"

"Yes." The Marquis of Salisbury was not annoyed that his words were interrupted.

"Of course there are ways to handle this relationship," Robert's eyes flashed with admiration.

He said: "Perhaps because the Viscount Palmerston knew that the Netherlands could be wooed, he chose to exchange colonies. William IV is not an ordinary person. I have to say that this king, younger than me, is a conspiracy. Strategies, etc., are indeed superior.

William IV knew where Holland's weaknesses were and where the opponent's strengths were. If he was tough for a long time, he would be under pressure, and if he was soft, he would lose his prestige. Therefore, in the Three Kingdoms, he was actually the protagonist, but he was doing the leading things, but He has been doing the exposure of supporting roles all the time, making a fortune in silence.

He also knows that if the Royal Palace of the Netherlands continues like this, sooner or later, it will face a showdown from all parties, and then bear the pressure of many major powers, and even finally be forced to directly publicly express its position in multiple alliances of major powers.

However, this is not what the Netherlands wants to see in the end. In this case, they should think that in the end, it may evolve into a thankless situation for many parties, or even worsen the relationship between the Netherlands and other countries. This is also what the Netherlands does not want to see. Therefore, To this day the Netherlands is making an excuse, an excuse that should not be fighting in Europe."

"So they chose to form an alliance with France and Prussia?" The Marquis of Salisbury, who had been very relaxed, tightened his heart again. He seemed to have noticed something.

"That's right" Robert knew that now was his biggest chance, so he no longer had any reservations.

"They want to find an excuse, and that is the Kingdom of Belgium. He used this small country as an excuse. The three countries are eager to tear off a piece of meat. They all know that the other side has long coveted Belgium.

In the end, the three countries got their wish and Belgium became the first country under their command to make a joint shot, and the results were very satisfactory. "

"So, he tasted the sweetness, so he made a picture that he wanted to share the vast land from Africa with the other two countries, and he took a fancy to this, so he made a picture that the Netherlands and the other two countries went south to occupy Africa, of course, does not rule out that they have such an idea. After all, it is said that both sides of the Congo River are now occupied by the Netherlands, as well as Tanzania and Madagascar. It is said that the Netherlands is also stationed in Kenya. Indian composition of soldiers.

At present, Italy and Prussia are also facing off against Italy in Somalia, and they are even on the verge of breaking out. The Netherlands seems to have no one's attention in Kenya. In the end, Italy chose to retreat, although they wanted to go back to occupy Sudan, but unfortunately they did not want to attract hostility from the British, because There the UK is operating.

It is a pity that although our British Empire occupied Egypt, the Sudan was too big to support Italy. In the end, Italy could only retreat to the Red Sea and occupied Eritrea.

The majestic and ambitious Victor Emmanuel II is naturally not satisfied with a small Eritrea.

So in the local rankings, they went directly south, crossed the Mediterranean Sea and entered Libya, and carried out a vent-like sweep. Eventually, with the approval of the United Kingdom, it took over the whole of Libya.

It is the country with the sixth largest colony area in Africa after France, the Netherlands, Prussia, the United Kingdom, and Portugal.

Driven by the Netherlands, Spain also began to move south after expanding the scope of its original colony, Morocco, and won the Spanish Sahara.

To this end, there was a quarrel between the two countries, because Spain prevented France from occupying West Africa. That said, the truth has become a problem.

The Russian Empire occupied Ghana in Africa for the first time, and Sweden also occupied Togo. Denmark even won Sierra Leone.

Austria followed Prussia and directly set up a stronghold in Nigeria, declaring that Nigeria became a colony of the Austrian Empire.

Many people predict that the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia may not start a fight on the mainland, but may sit and warm up in Africa first.

Father, every time William IV takes the lead, he will bring a follower. There are countries in Europe who will naturally dance with the footsteps of the Netherlands. This is the case in Belgium, and it is the same in Africa. William IV always seems to be able to catch Living the dark side of the European countries and opening their inner desires, everything that happened in Africa is an unspeakable bitter disaster for Britain. "

The Marquis of Salisbury doesn't know what kind of mood to use to describe his excitement. Whenever he sees nervousness, he will sway his index finger from side to side. Robert, who is familiar with him, knows that he has succeeded, and he is still The super successful kind, sure enough.

"The chaos in Africa this time has seriously disrupted many of Viscount Palmerston's deployments, especially in the past few months when Belgium became the biggest failed diplomacy in his life.

And before he started to lick the wound, the chaos in South Africa has successfully sprinkled salt on his wound, which is extremely painful. "

The Marquis of Salisbury sneered and said with sympathy: "South Africa has not yet been resolved, and now the wave of African occupation of colonies is coming again, and Africa wants to join, but when I look back, I find that the force is extremely limited."

This time, the Marquis of Salisbury didn't say a few words to Cao Cao, but said: "Okay, the analysis is good, but since your analysis is that the Netherlands hides behind the backs of various countries, but seeks a lot of benefits, then Great powers such as Britain, France, and Austria, are they so foolish?"

"No, father, although many people can see this idea, it doesn't matter even if it does, because, for, this move of William IV is from the perspective of the interest chain of various countries. Even if the layout is seen, countries are still reluctant to throw away this piece of fat, this is the harvest of killing two birds with one stone or even four birds.”

"From the perspective of each country?" The Marquis of Salisbury suddenly became interested.

"That's it, one that is just said, the Netherlands can open up an excuse for the great powers to enter Africa, allowing them to plunder Africa's wealth."

"Father" Robert looked at the Marquis of Salisbury solemnly, and said with a little excitement: "Since Africa can do it, can America do the same? Don't forget, Alaska and Canada are in the hands of various countries. , the Caribbean Sea is even more scattered with colonies of European countries, like stars, controlling the situation there, so as not to be dominated by the United States. This is the second one, it has made countries have a problem with South America, which is close to Africa. Evil e thinking.

The third is the situation in Europe. Because of the Dutch layout, the balance of the countries born after the Vienna Peace Conference in 1815 was completely disrupted. The layout of the British efforts of all generations disappeared in an instant.

And this is also a great disaster for the UK, because since then, the UK has been looking for allies in Europe, and can no longer rely on the previous situation on the European continent to assess the strength of various countries and carry out checks and balances, including Africa and other overseas countries in the future. Including the gains and losses of the colonies, in short, the Netherlands played this hand, but it destroyed our good cards and disrupted the situation in Europe. Instead, it is now showing that the alliance of the Three Kingdoms of France and Hopp and the alliance of Holi have made the Netherlands the capital of every country. Those who dare not offend, their status soars. "

When the Marquis of Salisbury heard the words, he had to agree and sighed: "Yes, the Vienna Peace Conference will hold a conference where the four countries of England, Austria, Russia, and Prussia will form the winners. But Prussia is only a follower of Austria, and France is the target of judgment. The Netherlands is not even qualified to approach the corner of the table, and it was only with the help of the Russian Empire that it became a kingdom again.

The Netherlands, France, and Prussia were not the protagonists of the Vienna Peace Conference, but now they seem to have overthrown the Anglo-Austrian-Russian composition of the European situation and reshuffled the European sphere of influence.

But the most incredible thing about the UK is that Prussia is a small role in the four countries, but the Russian Empire has always been a bystander, not participating in or maintaining the pattern of the Vienna Peace Conference, but has helped many times. The Netherlands resisted British pressure.

This caused dissatisfaction with Tsarist Alexander II in London. "

"Do you think the rapid expansion of France's colonies will pose a crisis to Britain in the eastern Mediterranean?" asked the Marquis of Salisbury.

"Won't"

"Oh why?"

Robert shook his head and denied: "No, one is that Napoleon III is not stupid and understands the British navy; the great thing is that there are not a few British troops in India. If you annoy Your Majesty, they will attack France from both sides and attack France. It is also very uncomfortable that their interests in the Far East, in particular, will fall into our British hands in an instant."

"Yes, today is Friday, the day after tomorrow is Sunday, you can go to Russell's place to report~www.mtlnovel.com~ Remember to bring gifts, as for what gifts, I think, just use what you said just now. The current British foreign policy and commentary will be your vote.”

Robert was overjoyed and said, "It's my father."

Amsterdam.

When William IV made many past-life memories of Disraeli and Creston, the two successors of the Tories and Whigs, in order to make targeted deployments, he thought of the next generation of Tories. He is also Disraeli's successor.

The third-generation Marquis of Salisbury, the British Prime Minister who has served as Prime Minister for nearly 14 years since 1885, failed one term in the middle, and the one who failed was Gladstone, the British Prime Minister who has served two terms man of.

Even after he served as the third Prime Minister of the Marquis of Salisbury, his nephew Arthur Balfour took over the position of British Prime Minister after 1902, and continued the Tory Party's ruling position, which was further consolidated. The Cecil family's position in British politics.

Should such a family, the Netherlands, make long-term investments? I just don't know if people will accept it or not.

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