Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

Chapter 813 The founding of the Kingdom of Jerusalem?

Emond Rothschild: "The Netherlands is willing to support the restoration of the Jewish state, and we are very grateful for this. However, the Bahrain Islands are located in the Strait of Hormuz. The eastern part of this chokepoint is currently in the hands of the Persian Empire. I am afraid that once we are in If we restore our country there, we will face the Persian Empire’s blockade in and out of the strait.”

William IV: "Don't worry, don't forget, the UAE in the west is in our hands. Does Mr. Emond think that the Persian Empire dares to go against us?"

Emond Rothschild: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant, Your Majesty. I'm just worried that this will cause more inconvenience to the Netherlands in the future."

William IV: "Be specific?"

Emond Rothschild: "The Persian Empire is currently facing British oppression in India, and this country has always had a bad relationship with the Ottoman Empire. If the Netherlands has disputes with this country because of us, then it will be the same for Britain. It was a blessing for the Ottoman Empire, but when relations between Britain and the Netherlands were not good, it was disadvantageous for the Netherlands."

"Moreover, the Ottoman Empire has many diplomatic interests for the Netherlands. If it establishes a country in Jewish Bahrain, then the Netherlands will have to face the need to appease the Ottoman Empire, the big country most wary of the Jews. The diplomatic loss to the Netherlands will definitely be a huge burden. "

Emond: "So, we think that if we establish a state in Bahrain, it will be a bad decision for the Netherlands."

William IV looked at the guy in front of him funny. This guy obviously didn't want to establish a Jewish state there. He was afraid that the new Jewish state would face suppression or even destruction by the countries in the Middle East. He was also afraid that the Netherlands would leave it alone and let it fend for itself. Therefore, one hundred thousand He is unwilling to establish a country in Bahrain, but he will be said to be doing it for the sake of the Netherlands. As expected of a financial professional, his brain is not something that ordinary people can keep up with.

Emond was obviously thick-skinned enough, and he said to himself: "Your Majesty, in fact, I think if Your Majesty gives up, we would be more willing to establish the new Jewish state on the Hawaiian Islands, but I am afraid that Your Majesty will not Just willing”

William IV looked at the rogue guy in front of him, the head of the richest family in Europe, and refused angrily: "Don't even think about it. Hawaii's geographical location is the basis for the Netherlands to dominate the Pacific. The Jewish nation can choose other places. As for Hawaii, , it definitely won’t work there.”

Edmund suddenly looked sad when he heard this, but William IV was not tempted and sat quietly.

Seeing this, Edmond could only secretly curse himself for not being good enough, so he asked again: "Your Majesty, do you think the South Island of New Zealand is feasible? It is located in the southern hemisphere, with Chile in the east of the Pacific Ocean in the east, and New Zealand in the north. Island, the southwest is Tasmania, and the northwest is the mainland of Australia. I feel that with the protection of the Netherlands, a staunch ally, even military expenses are saved."

All military expenses are saved? William IV glared at him angrily.

Have you made a good idea? Although the South Island of New Zealand is located in a remote location, it faces Sydney and Melbourne, the final heartlands of the Netherlands. If the Jews are allowed to establish their country here, they will be stabbed into the heart of the Netherlands by a thorn in the future. Now the Jews and the Netherlands The alliance relationship is good. If a thoughtful Jew comes to power in the future and becomes the president, then the Netherlands will be weak in the face of competition from rivals for world hegemony, and the Jews are accustomed to trading interests first. Will they be able to attract their rivals to garrison in the South Island? , who knows, William IV will naturally not allow such a possibility to happen.

Therefore, he said: "Don't think about it here. It is reserved for the Netherlands as a back garden. Even if we use it to grow flowers, we will not give it to outsiders. Think about other places."

After thinking for a while, Emond showed his heartbeat again and said: "Your Majesty is going to cede a piece of land in the Netherlands in Europe to us?"

William IV stared at Emond Rothschild with a half-smile.

The latter smiled awkwardly, and then said seriously: "Actually, I think there are many big countries in the Netherlands in Europe, which is a bit of a threat to the Jews. Besides, I believe in your Majesty's vision. A country as big as the Netherlands has left that place of right and wrong." Earth, it would be better not to establish a Jewish state in Europe. So, Your Majesty, where do you think is the best place for us to establish a state besides Bahrain?"

"I think it's Jerusalem," William IV asked, "but if it's somewhere, do you think you can defend it?"

Can you hold on?

This question is usually very insulting. But it also depends on the occasion.

As the patriarch of the richest family in Europe, Emond Rothschild, even Bismarck, Napoleon III and Queen Victoria would not slap him in the face directly, at least it would leave some face to the other party. .

But although the question from me, William IV, was unpleasant, there was no embarrassment on Edmond's face, but rather a bit more thoughtful.

Yes, there are many good territories, but the Jewish state, which is wary of all countries, will face places that are considered threats by other countries, not to mention that Jerusalem is in the hands of the Ottoman Empire.

When the powerful third uncle Nathan was around, he didn't dare to compete with Queen Victoria, let alone now.

The relationship between Britain and the Ottoman Empire has already deteriorated. As Britain has become weaker due to the rise of the Netherlands and other countries, the Ottoman Empire's attitude towards Britain has already become almost equal. After allowing Britain to test pressure and demand, Rothschild Very risky for the family.

Britain will not speak easily.

This is why he, the patriarch of the Rothschild family, switched from supporting Britain to turning to the Netherlands.

Several of Lionel's cousin's nephews were in London, while he was in Paris and secretly supported the Dutch. It can be said that the purpose of multi-betting is self-evident.

William IV seemed to see through his mind and said: "If the Netherlands reaches the level of a world hegemon in the future, I think that under our pressure, Jerusalem may not be the goal of Jewish nation-building."

Edmund was overjoyed when he heard this, and stared at William IV with shining eyes: "Is your Majesty serious about what he said?"

William IV solemnly promised: "If the Netherlands really has such a day, then I will definitely fulfill what I just said."

Edmond was about to say something. At this moment, the person in charge outside the synagogue came in and said: "Your Majesty, several guests have arrived outside and are waiting."

Edmond straightened his body immediately, and then looked like the old god was there.

William IV nodded to the steward and said, "Let them come in."

Turning to Emond, he said: "Wait a minute, something important is about to begin. You are my secret weapon."