Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

"Spain is determined to sign an "Access Agreement" with the Netherlands in the Far East. This is Spain's only first such deal with a country outside the Nordic Alliance. It is a clear signal for Spain to break away from the shackles of European powers such as Britain, France, and Germany and enter the Far East. For both countries, From a personal perspective, the agreement means that the two countries have entered a substantial stage of military strategic independence and strategic hedging against the UK."

Bismarck, who had always been known as the iron-blooded prime minister in the German Empire, couldn't help but excitedly said to the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Joseph I: "While supporting Britain and the Netherlands, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Japan, France, the United States, etc. All major countries have their own interests. The Netherlands' South American Union will definitely respond to any aggressive move by Britain, or prevent today's United States from becoming tomorrow's Britain. Britain will also form cliques to deal with the Netherlands. The alliance formed, so our neighboring countries will inevitably become the targets that the Netherlands and the UK will compete to win over in the future, so our countries can use this to achieve our goals."

"For the Netherlands, although 'third country cooperation' is not conducive to the Netherlands' leadership in various organizations, it can solve the dilemma of allies or choosing sides and prevent allies or partners from falling into the British camp."

"As for the UK, the expansion of the Dutch alliance circle is even more detrimental to the UK. Therefore, other countries have to support us, which will offset the expansion of the Netherlands' alliance circle. At the same time, by encouraging us, the Netherlands' alliance network can be divided, which will be detrimental to the Netherlands. It’s very beneficial for the UK”

Looking at Bismarck talking slowly, but the words coming out of his mouth are vigorous and powerful, he is indeed the prime minister who used to attack Schleswig and Holstein to make the Austria he ruled in a state of embarrassment. , the calculation is too clear.

Franz Joseph I: "I wonder what the German Empire wants to gain in the Far East? And what benefits can the Austro-Hungarian Empire get?"

Bismarck understood that if the German Empire wanted to obtain huge benefits in the Far East, it would be difficult to do so on its own. After all, the German Empire’s presence in the Far East was small, and even the intensity of its maritime deployment was far less than that of Britain, the Netherlands, France and Spain. Not to mention powerful countries, even Denmark, Portugal, Italy, Austria-Hungary, etc. are almost the same. Therefore, it is best for the German Empire, whose navy is currently weak, to win over Austria-Hungary.

This was also the purpose of his visit to Vienna this time. Spain was originally better, but Spain's alliance with the Netherlands now made Bismarck secretly regretful. Denmark was also good, but the invasion war that year made Denmark wary of Germany.

And Austria-Hungary is more of a landlocked country than Germany. It has a Mediterranean fleet, which can be said to complement the German Empire's Atlantic Fleet and Pineapple's naval fleet, forming a fleet that has always had a presence in Europe, which can make the German Empire image and record dramas. increase.

Moreover, Franz Joseph I was very ambitious, and both Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm I believed that this visit to Vienna had a high chance of success.

Sure enough, everything still has the final say based on conditions.

Bismarck felt relieved when he thought of this. He first picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. After putting down the teacup, he showed a faint smile and said: "I heard that Her Majesty the Queen in London has been in a hurry recently. People, she is in a hurry because of something. Sometimes, you will forget the importance of things that you usually pay more attention to. I also agree with this view,"

He looked at Joseph I. The latter was indifferent and clearly expressed that he was willing to see you playing tricks. Bismarck smiled bitterly in his heart and said half-truly: "If the Austro-Hungarian Empire agrees, I actually think Britain will know how to give up some things." something”

Franz Joseph I's face changed drastically: "You don't want to side with Britain, do you?"

Bismarck shook his head: "Of course not. We landed at high altitude in the Far East, and no matter where we landed, it would play a key role in the pattern there.

Britain knows it, and so does the Netherlands.

Your Majesty, if it comes to this, do these two countries still need us to take the initiative to take sides? "

Well, Joseph I had to say that Bismarck's guess should be good. After Britain and the Netherlands came to terms with each other, Germany and Austria could indeed blackmail.

However, Joseph I asked angrily: "The Prime Minister hasn't said anything yet, what are you looking at?"

"Now Britain is in northern Kalimantan, and the Netherlands is also in Kalimantan. Your Majesty, you said that in exchange for the addition of the Alaska Peninsula, the Netherlands gave the province of North Kalimantan it controlled to border with British and Russian territory. And the Netherlands The province of West Kalimantan was given to the United Kingdom in exchange for Australia and passed to the Netherlands. The Netherlands currently still controls the southern Central Kalimantan province and the southeastern East Kalimantan and Antarctic Rimantan provinces of Kalimantan. I I think Her Majesty Queen Victoria and William IV will not object to our requesting some port territory from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands in the province of Kalimantan, right?"

When Franz Joseph I heard this, his brows relaxed and a smile appeared on his face, and he said: "I think your guess is good. They are not stingy people and will understand our painstaking efforts to maintain world peace."

After saying that, both of them smiled knowingly. At this point, the German-Austrian cooperation has been decided. What will happen next for the United Kingdom and the Netherlands in the face of these two countries' cowardly ambitions? Do they really get what they want?

The father and son William IV mentioned by these two people were being entertained in Sydney at the home of Hermann Van Peron, the president of the University of Sydney.

Prince Albert: "Teacher, recently you have published fewer and fewer articles in major newspapers. Not only the entire Netherlands, but also the entire European people miss the time when you published political opinions and current affairs articles in the "European Times" weekly. , the spicy reviews one after another made readers applaud. Since you became the Chancellor of the University of Sydney a few years ago, the newspaper industry has lost a great awakening voice."

Hermann Van Peron glanced at William IV vaguely, and then said unnaturally: "The water of the Rhine River has always been driven by the waves from behind. If there is one less me, there are thousands of me behind, Your Highness the Crown Prince This, I will make my former colleagues spit all over the world, ruining the reputation I finally earned."

William IV glared at him, and the latter shrank his head.

This old guy is 60 years old, and his speech is still so eloquent, but Albert is right. If he had not called Van Peyron back to be the president of the University of Sydney, he might still be the world's most authoritative newspaper and political commentator. people.

Instead of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, which ranks second after the University of Cambridge in the current world university rankings.

Hermann Van Peron met William IV's half-smiling gaze. He gave a fake cough, and then said seriously: "Of course His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's starting point is good, but today is different from the past. Back then, Viscount Palmerston The United Kingdom dominates the sky with one hand, and even Queen Victoria gives him three points. Germany rises, but Bismarck is still immature and has no ambition. That's why I can gain some fame. The United States is also on our side. The Netherlands' allies are famous all over the world. Look at it now , The world has changed, and every country needs a voice that is conducive to its own governance, so your Majesty asked me to come back to teach and educate people. I think it is the most wise thing."