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Chapter 832 Bismarck: Training class for important figures in Dutch politics

Brown, the radio host of "European Times" and chief researcher and director of the Amsterdam Peace Research Institute: "I would like to ask three professors, the current event that is attracting the most attention in the world is the Dutch and multinational maritime exercises around the British Isles. Let us tell you the details of the current round-the-island exercise? Professor Baloch, director of the University of The Hague in the Netherlands and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessment, a think tank at the university."

Baloch: "Currently, the Dutch Navy and Spain have a fleet of 10 ships, including 7 surface warships and 3 submarines, conducting demonstration sailing deep into the Irish Sea in the UK. The threatened British Home Fleet, in addition to sailing in England with France, In addition to one-quarter occupied by Channel exercises, one-third of the British Home Fleet is currently gathered in the St. George's Strait area."

Brown: "Wow, one-third of the British Home Fleet was used to deal with the exercise force composed of the Netherlands and Spain?"

Baloch: 'Yes, Britain must do this'

Brown: "Why is that, Professor Balloch?"

Baloch: "This is because although Britain is known as the world's largest maritime military power, in fact, with the rise of other European countries, especially emerging powers such as the Netherlands, Germany, and the United States, Britain's tonnage ratio in the world's navies has been diluted. . Even the Netherlands, plus the apparent tonnage of dozens or hundreds of submarines, is almost the same as the British naval power. Adding Spain, one-third of the British home fleet, in fact, facing the Netherlands alone in Europe Although the fleet plus the Spanish fleet has an advantage, it is less than one to two. Therefore, Britain must advance with all its strength and give it to the Netherlands and Spain to understand what Britain wants to express."

Brown: "Professor Barocchi is saying that the UK is sending a warning to the Netherlands and Spain not to try to challenge British dominance south of the English Channel in the south?"

Baloch: "Although there are some differences, they are not much different. That's probably what I mean."

Brown: "Then let's ask Professor Tim, director of the Dutch Statecraft Program at the Rotterdam National Peace Foundation, what does Professor Tim have to add to Professor Baloch's statement? Of course, if you have different opinions, please express them?"

When the audience heard Brown's provocation, they couldn't help but be stunned, and then they all laughed heartily.

Bismarck had never heard this advertisement all year round, so he looked at Crown Prince Frederick with some confusion when he heard this.

Seeing this, Crown Prince Frederick explained: "Professor Baloch is the director of The Hague University in the Netherlands and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, a think tank at the university, but he also has another identity, that is, a visiting professor at the School of Political Science at the University of Melbourne.

Tim, director of the Dutch governance program at the National Peace Foundation in Rotterdam, was hired as a visiting professor at the School of Political Science at the University of Sydney. The two are similar in age, both around 50 years old, and are considered one of the benchmarks for Dutch political commentators, second only to The most famous current affairs commentator in Europe and the world was Hermann Van Peron. Hermann Van Peron has been the president of the University of Sydney since 1871 and has been in a state of retirement, so the two are currently competing for " He was appointed as the number one political commentator in the European Times, so sparks flew. "

Bismarck: "It seems like this show is interesting."

He looked at Crown Prince Frederick and said strangely: "But this can also be seen from other aspects, the comprehensiveness of the rise of the Netherlands."

Crown Prince Frederick: "?"

Bismarck took a deep breath and said: "Are these people all the top figures in Dutch politics? Probably not, but they are allowed by the Dutch government to openly talk about their political views in this way. The audience is from the Netherlands and also faces people from the Netherlands. Audiences from all over Europe.

This is very important for cultivating a few people's current political worldview. Once the Netherlands has such a group of politicians with a global vision, as the crown prince said just now, they will only be about 50 years old. After a few years of training, within their respective political parties, they will go from being election consultants or consultants to important positions such as the prime minister to becoming local mayor electors or giants of the party."

Bismarck asked Frederick: "At this time, they already have a lot of popularity and enough vision in world politics. Your Highness, Crown Prince, do you think that facing our German counterparts in the same position, can our people be better than each other?"

Crown Prince Frederick's expression changed greatly when he heard this.

The smile just now seemed to be ironic.

He was afraid of the Netherlands like never before.

"This program has been in Europe for nearly a year now, and it has attracted a large number of European listeners during this year. The Dutch government needs a receiver to guide people's thoughts, and it is delivered to our citizens of the German Empire and the people of the German Empire through this broadcast. in the ears of citizens of other countries”

Bismarck said seriously: "This move of Holland is extremely powerful."

Crown Prince Frederick raised his hand and made a cutting gesture, and said worriedly: "Then should we cut off the broadcast of the European Times? After all, it comes from the Principality of Luxembourg, which is a private principality belonging to the kings of the Netherlands. This excuse, That’s enough reason for us to shut it down.”

Bismarck shook his head: "Although closing is actually useful, it offends the Netherlands. The current situation is not suitable for Germany. At least it will not be too late to do it again after the Anglo-Dutch conflict comes to light."

Crown Prince Frederik: "But if we don't do this, I'm worried that our people will have no ill feelings towards the Netherlands, but we may become the object of disgust by our own people."

Bismarck understood that he was worried about the Dutch using radio to influence the German people.

Bismarck said: "I think, let our government purchase equipment with the Netherlands' third largest capital giant, United Industries Group, to build a German system. We promise the Dutch government that we will not block Dutch broadcasts, but we need Make your own voice heard”

Crown Prince Frederick finally nodded and said: "It seems that is the only way."

Professor Tim, Director of the Dutch Governance Project of the Rotterdam National Peace Foundation, appeared. The host Brown’s provocation was naturally clear. He looked at Baloch opposite and smiled: “No, I don’t agree with Professor Baloch’s statement. "

All the audience were stunned by Professor Tim's words.

Although they had known that the relationship between the two was inappropriate and that they were rivals, the two still argued in the same hostile manner as before. This was unexpected, but it was also expected.

Sure enough, the design of the program has attracted the interest of people of all levels and identities.

Everyone wants to hear what Professor Tim has to say.

Inside the radio.

Professor Baloch asked dissatisfiedly: "I don't know what Professor Tim has to say. Please count them one by one."