Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne Chapter 109

Things were completely beyond the expectations of the outside world. The UK did not participate in this wave, nor did it express any opinions, which increased people's imagination: Britain, this is really because of South Africa, and Is it too weak to deploy troops to participate in the hunt for Africa? Or is there an energy premise that might explode?

And in this European countries collectively dispatched to hunt Africa, the Netherlands maintained an amazing tacit understanding with France and Prussia, and even issued a joint statement, which even made people think that the statement was actually meant for the world's No. 1 Listening to the strong maritime and economic power, it also hit the key points of various countries, which has won the support of various countries and made Britain's position even more embarrassing.

It turned out that on July 1, 1862, France, the Netherlands, and Prussia held a meeting at the level of foreign ministers in the southern Dutch city of Rotterdam. Finally, a joint invitation letter was sent to all countries, calling them to come to Rotterdam on August 1 to jointly negotiate about Africa. the status of the country, and the power of the countries there.

As soon as this statement came out, it made people even have an idea, that is, doesn't it mean that Africa has not finished hunting, why did it suddenly propose a sphere of influence? Also, the UK doesn't seem to be among the founding countries of the negotiation. If they didn't participate, will the power status of each country be recognized?

Downing Street, England.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, do I think we are too indulgent to the three countries such as the Netherlands, take Belgium as an example, we have benefited a lot, and we know that the three countries are supporting South Africa behind their backs and conducting proxy wars against us, but We fell into the trap as if we didn't know."

The division of Africa this time has left our British Empire behind and directly promoted the development of the situation in Europe. Should we step in? After all, the benefits of the empire in North Africa and South Africa are so huge. Now, I have a The feeling of an empire being cut by various countries in Africa seems to be slowly surpassed by the countries there.

Gladstone, since 1857 from the Tory party because of the failure of the Tory party to be the successor of the Tory party, directly jumped to the Whig party with similar ideas to him for many years, and became the Viscount of Palmerston and Russell. The successor of the combination began to be unique in British politics, becoming the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the current British cabinet, the number three figure in the British ruling party, and the opponent of Disraeli, who was defeated before. However, the battlefield has changed from within the Tory Party to the election battle between the Tories and the Whig Party, and the game is based on the interests of the United Kingdom and the world.

Therefore, he is now also highly valued by the Viscount Palmerston, and has become the right-hand man of the old Viscount Palmerston. Many cabinet affairs, and even he has become a manager.

Although he used to advocate that foreign expansion was a criminal and immoral practice, when it was his turn to become a member of the cabinet and when he was appointed as the Minister of Colonial Affairs, he felt that Britain still needed to uphold this policy occasionally to develop British diplomacy. game.

So he tacitly acquiesced to the colonial policy of the United Kingdom. Looking at the actions of the Netherlands and other countries recently, he has changed his point of view. The United Kingdom can no longer be alone, and the United Kingdom should continue to expand the scope of the colony, because, being as arrogant as him, naturally does not think that losing Giving it to other countries would be the strength of the UK.

He, who has managed colonial affairs, deeply understands that the ravages of Africa now under the ravages of European countries have greatly damaged Britain's vitality and highlighted the arrogance of all countries. In his view, the originators of the Franco-Prussian alliance of the Netherlands have threatened the United Kingdom. status and interests in that place.

As the Prime Minister, Viscount Palmerston, of course he knew the inside story of some things that others didn't know, and it was also some things that everyone knew.

Gladstone's attitude towards Ireland is still very friendly, because his grandfather is of Irish descent, and it is said that his grandfather is also a local leader, which also caused Gladstone to gain Irish descent within the UK. His support has become one of his strengths, which is why Palmerston supports him, because Ireland has been persecuted in recent years and needs a strong leader to appease their fragile hearts, so that they can have their own people. 'Feeling in the manager UK. Calm down all Irish and accept the fate of being ruled by England for decades.

"When you find these starving wolves around you, what you need is not to escape, but to fight, because in this way, you can use your strength to save yourself instead of wasting it on the road, which is useless Zhi Gong, wolves, are pack animals, you can't outrun them.

The problems the UK is now encountering are similar to those encountered by wolves. The UK is known as the world's most powerful industrial and naval power, and it also has the most overseas colonial countries in the world. For all countries, it is envious, and it also seduces the jealous eyes of other countries.”

Now that the world's emerging powers are rapidly rising in the era of industrialization, we need to use special methods to maintain the status of the United Kingdom. Our predecessors have done a good job.

And facing such a situation now, we should join the pack and become a wolf in the wolf pack, not the one who encounters the wolf pack.

After all, under the siege of the wolves, no matter how many shotguns you have, you will be dragged to death by them and exhausted. Only by becoming a member of them can you be able to capture what you want and expand the wolf pack. The battle for leadership begins, dismantling them internally.

Therefore, since France, the Netherlands and other countries are competing with Britain in Africa, and although this struggle will occasionally involve the interests of the United Kingdom, it is undeniable that the United Kingdom actually seems to have suffered a loss, but it has caused conflicts among other countries in the competition in Africa. Under the clumps, the foreshadowing was laid. Why wouldn't we be happy to let them go on a scene of wolves fighting for their prey in Africa?"

"But Prime Minister, I'm afraid they won't fight."

Gladstone is now far behind the ranks of the elderly at 54.

His increasingly stable political style was increasingly appreciated by the Viscount Palmerston.

"I'm afraid they only take money and don't do anything, they are all acting"

"However, aren't we keeping our eyes open and shut our eyes?" The Viscount Palmerston looked like he was holding a wisdom pearl, leaving Gladstone really speechless.

In this regard, he was greatly admired by Viscount Palmerston's calmness.

Britain now has countless casualties in South Africa, and the domestic situation is constantly criticizing the cabinet. If it were him, he would have been restless, but the Viscount Palmerston is a light-hearted appearance. The psychological quality gap is really not that big, so it's not enough to not admire it.

In fact, he also felt that he seemed to be making too much of a fuss about the development of the United Kingdom for hundreds of years. That time, it was not to resolve the opponent's move in the face of such a situation. The United Kingdom grew up in such a chaotic world. Today, the United Kingdom is still the first A big country has not changed, it has become, just that each country has acquired a piece of land in that desolate part of Africa.

Strength still doesn't matter much.

However, it is a fact that countries are fighting there, but it is also a fact that they are winning territory. It has indeed reduced the scope of the British colonies in the world. However, will they really fight?

However, at the moment, the UK needs to deal with the situation in South Africa as soon as possible, which is the most urgent.

However, is it really the case for the two of them?

On July 20, 1862, while the colonies of African countries continued to be ranked, in the Baltic Sea, the exercise plan agreed by the Netherlands and Tsarist Russia was launched.

The Netherlands dispatched the first-class sail battleship Rotterdam, along with four second-class sail battleships and 10 third- and fourth-class sail battleships.

The Russian Empire dispatched the first-class sailing battleship St. Petersburg, and also dispatched more than 10 other battleships.

In addition, what is surprising is that Sweden also sent its only first-class sailing battleship Karl, together with two third-class battleships, to participate in the exercise.

Other countries such as France, Prussia, Denmark, etc. have sent observers, and even the United Kingdom has recently been invited to become one of the observers.

The exercise begins in the Baltic Sea.

Driving away pirates, surface search and rescue, encountering strong enemies and resistance, rushing to support fronts from a long distance, as well as coordinated and unified command of multi-national ships, and how to quickly and rationally use warships of various countries, etc. have been carried out. The exercise was finally carried out in the North Sea. end, and the time span has reached July 20, 1862.

At this time, the African colonies have come to an end, and the territory occupied by various countries has basically been stabilized.

However, only in the north of East Africa, after Italy was first occupied by Prussia in Somalia, they were unwilling to finally occupy other places, so they returned to the Red Sea, and finally set their sights on the vast area of ​​Ethiopia in Eritrea, East Africa~ www.mtlnovel.com~ But this time Italy was destined to be careless. They did not expect that the rulers in Ethiopia would be so popular. The attack of 10,000 people in Italy was met with resistance, and Ethiopian guns are also common in Europe, which is obvious It was supported by some European countries, most likely Prussia.

It is said that Italy is also unlucky, because Prussia was set by Bismarck and William I to support the Kingdom of Ethiopia and become an ally of Prussia there. , which they have learned from the current situation in South Africa. You can use it to deplete the strength of other countries you want.

Unexpectedly, the United Kingdom had not taken the bait, but Italy fell into the trap first.

Ordered Bismarck and William I are helpless.

Could it be that you can blame them?

Is it bad luck for the Kingdom of Italy?

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