Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne Chapter 409

"However, there are still variables in the Ottoman Empire's abacus. The Ottoman Empire delegation's diplomatic trip to Europe not long ago, the main topic was to explain to the countries the current position of the Ottoman Empire after the Russo-Austrian War. This time the Ottoman Empire The Empire has used a victim status, and it has been very rewarding."

At first, British Prime Minister Disraeli even sent a telegram to ask Abdul Aziz I to be tougher on the Russian Empire, but Abdul Aziz I told the "standard" in a constant manner. The answer" - the war-weariness within the Ottoman Empire and the national power of the Ottoman Empire have been weakened, and they are unable to fight the Tsarist Empire alone.

The Ottoman Empire directly stated that they have begun to demand a ceasefire between Austria and Russia.

He also mentioned that there are no winners in the war, everyone is a loser, and the Ottoman Empire itself advocates peace.

The UK is naturally dissatisfied with this answer. Let's try to pressure the Ottoman Empire, and the UK is even more unhappy when it doesn't get the response it hoped to see, but it has nothing to do.

In fact, London, England is well aware that maintaining the superficial "unity of the two countries" can create geopolitical pressure on the Tsarist Russia Empire. Because of this, the Ottoman Empire has been particularly important for decades in terms of Britain's strategic weight in the Middle East.

At present, the Ottoman Empire clearly understands the strategy of the British Empire in the Middle East and even the entire Mediterranean-Middle East-Indian Ocean strategy. At this stage, the Ottoman Empire, the biggest anti-Russian pawn, is absolutely inseparable.

As long as the Ottoman Empire does not deviate from the British strategy of restricting the southward movement of the Tsarist Russian Empire, disobeys the British on the issue of social empire, and even goes astray for the sake of profit, the British Empire can only open up to the Ottoman Empire, and who makes the Ottoman Empire the most important thing in Britain What about the anti-Russian pawns? The same is true for Britain. It did not dare to use force against the Ottoman Empire against the ambitious French Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Kingdom of Prussia. "

Kingdom of Prussia, Berlin.

Looking at the whole article, Bismarck's face showed unprecedented solemnity.

This Herman. Van Peron's writing is too sharp, and he analyzes the countries so clearly, it seems that there is no trace of the goals of the countries. Such a talent who has such an accurate grasp of the world situation is only a commentator on current affairs in the Netherlands. ?

For this matter, Bismarck did not believe it.

"His intelligence is accurate every time, and it is the kind that knows the mysteries of it. Then there must be an intelligence team behind him, so that he can obtain enough intelligence to support his views. At the same time, he takes the views of various countries, It seems that they all talk about the attitudes of various countries, so that countries want to refute, but due to their own position, they are not easy to speak, otherwise they will fall into the contradiction between the refutation point of view and their own position, and enter a situation where it is difficult to justify, huh! so good”

It has to be said that Bismarck is very accurate in seeing people, Hermann. Van Peron was almost dissected by him.

"How is the investigation of the European Times in Luxembourg?"

Bismarck never believed in the so-called neutrality, because the so-called neutrality can only be said to be self-defense because of a momentary lack of strength.

Luxembourg is a principality under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Although it used to belong to the German Confederation, as Prussia annexed the territory of several city-states except the Duchy of Nassau and the Duchy of Luxembourg, this duchy has become more and more integrated with the Netherlands, although Bismarck is a little unhappy, But it has to be said that the current status of the Netherlands is so special that he has some scruples. If there is only the strength of the European side, Prussia can confidently say that it will take them in a few months, provided that the countries do not intervene.

The establishment of the second Netherlands in the Far East and other places, yes, in the eyes of Bismarck and other European managers at all levels, the Netherlands is building a second nest for itself, which makes Bismarck very upset.

If they attacked the Netherlands as they did against Denmark, and they were not knocked down, they would be greeted by a very passive situation.

Don't forget that the Netherlands' overseas Prussian colony in Africa is currently the most powerful country other than the British and the French Empire, even far above Prussia.

If the mainland of the Netherlands is invaded by Prussia, then the Prussian colonies in Africa are likely to be dragged into the war, and the probability of loss is very high. Don't forget that Prussia has no advantage in front of the Dutch Navy, and even the current few shipyards While building warships, Dutch engineers were still helping Prussia.

The Dutch fleet in the Indian and Pacific Oceans appears to be second only to the British fleet there.

In this case, the Netherlands completely retained the super ability to counterattack Prussia twice.

In addition, more than 60% of the 10 million Dutch people have moved to the Far East.

It will never be easy to go beyond the homeland to become Prussia, which requires the ability to face counterattacks.

It is also said that the Dutch are training the indigenous army of the Far East and Africa in the order of 100,000. This is not a small project.

You must know that the French Empire, as the second largest army country in Europe, the number of troops is usually maintained at around 500,000, and the regular army of the Dutch province is around 150,000. Now adding the 100,000 indigenous troops, although there may be many imperfections, but It is also enough to make people dare not act rashly.

"The Netherlands uses opportunistic strategies to maximize its own national interests. The uncertainty it shows to leave is likely to affect the current strategic pattern of Europe and the world."

Bismarck's dignified face showed a headache.

"For Prussia, it may do more harm than good, but if Prussia tries to break the Dutch model, it seems to be a little hotter.

At present, all countries are learning the Dutch diplomatic skills, and they are no longer loyal to the traditional diplomatic strategy. It seems to interrupt the practice of many middle-level countries that are completely dependent on a big country. This is the case in Italy, and the same is true for the Ottoman Empire today.

It seems that in the future, big countries will have a lot of headaches, and my little brother will not be honest."

Madrid, Spain.

"Unlike William IV's Kingdom of the Netherlands, where major organizations were set up everywhere, this wave of diplomatic balance caused by Italy and the Ottoman Empire will sweep across Europe. I think soon, the great powers will find that their reliable allies seem to be all become unfamiliar"

Queen Isabella II sneered: "The French Empire is currently the best object"

The ridicule of Isabella II is not without reason. In the past, Spain could only maintain Spain's status as a great power by relying on the breath of the French Empire, and even looked down on them.

But since Spain joined the Hague International Organization, especially after the organization imposed strong sanctions on the French Empire, France has only realized the benefits of Spain as an ally. So recently, the French Embassy in Madrid has moved around. The frequency has increased, and even 18th-century wines that have been kept in Versailles for a long time have been shipped to the Royal Palace of Spain, which has made Queen Isabella II very excited.

Spanish Prime Minister Ramon. Narvaez is also in a good mood now.

He said: "Since the Ottoman Empire and Italy are both pursuing independent foreign policies, it is obviously an opportunity for Spain to get rid of the influence of the French Empire at home."

Queen Isabella II nodded and said, "Yes, it's time for Spain to restore its diplomatic self."

On July 8, 1868, the Royal Spanish Government issued a statement announcing that it would invite Italy and the Ottoman Empire to conduct naval exercises in the Mediterranean at the end of July, with the aim of maintaining peace and stability in the Mediterranean and reducing the threat of war.

Spain's statement is astonishing, because Spain actually abandoned its long-term ally the French Empire and conducted military exchanges with the Mediterranean powers Italy and the Ottoman Empire alone. The discerning person immediately understood that Spain was expressing its position.

Obviously, Spain has also begun to move towards the middle in terms of Europe.

However, after the emergency meeting in Paris, after Paris sent a high-level delegation to visit Madrid, the two sides did not know the outcome of the negotiations, and there was no follow-up, but Paris chose to remain silent after the delegation returned.

On July 14, 1868, Spanish Prime Minister Ramon Narvaez said at the Prime Minister's Office that he will conduct naval exercises in the coastal waters of the Philippines, a colony of the Far East in August. He will invite the Netherlands, the French Empire and the British Empire to participate. On the naval fleet that will participate at the same time, Spain in principle requires as much as possible The Far East is nearby.

What does it mean?

"We have no other intentions, the main reason is that we don't want to waste fuel. Everyone knows that the naval fuel of various countries currently occupies a lot of funds. Spain's economy can only support the exercise after saving in this regard."

This action of the Kingdom of Spain shows that Spain is becoming more and more neutral in the position of a major European power.

Pulling the Netherlands up is obviously asking the Netherlands to endorse Spain.

Unexpectedly, however, the Netherlands quickly agreed. The Netherlands will select warships from the Far East to participate in the recent~www.mtlnovel.com~ The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Heisbert Von, even stated that the Netherlands will participate in the Philippines exercise after the completion of the exercise. Soon after, the Spanish and Philippine fleets were invited to visit the Hawaiian Islands.

"The Spanish Philippine Fleet will be the first international navy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the largest Hawaiian fleet base in the central Pacific.

This shows that the relationship between the Netherlands and Spain is developing steadily, and the friendship between our two countries will also be greatly improved. I hope that the two countries can support each other on the Pacific issue in the future."

The Netherlands' statement made Spain very satisfied. It is even said that Queen Isabel II is planning to visit the Netherlands soon to discuss the matter of asking the Netherlands to help develop the Philippine economy.

By this time, everyone realized that the queen had this idea.

Compared with other countries, the Netherlands' status as a medium-sized country and the last big country is exactly what Spain is most assured of. It is rich in capital to Prussia, the United Kingdom, and the French Empire, but they are all ambitious people. Compared with the Netherlands. Sparsely populated and considered underpopulated, the Netherlands was far less of a threat to Spanish rule in the Philippines.

But what the queen didn't know was that she was actually like sheep entering the tiger's mouth, because she didn't understand that from the very beginning, William IV had always put the development of strength and power in the Far East first.

As for Europe, it's just the Netherlands' integration into the most advanced technological world.

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