Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

"The Netherlands is rallying support from its allies and will impose sanctions once other countries support British diplomatic actions."

Berlin was busy dealing with Bismarck, who was accused of being pro-Jewish. When facing the intelligence chief below, Bart felt a headache.

"A few days ago, His Majesty William IV of the Netherlands received the visiting Swedish King Oscar II at the Royal Palace of the Netherlands on Friday. One of the topics expected to be discussed is the role of the Second French Empire in the Anglo-Dutch conflict. Oscar In his previous speech at the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, II urged the French Second Empire not to provide support to defend British diplomacy and military affairs. At the same time, he asked Paris to test pressure on London, asked Britain to stop suppressing the Netherlands, and trust the Netherlands and Sweden. relations between the allies developed, while requiring Britain not to harm the interests of Sweden and the Netherlands in the Far East and America."

In response, Campbell, director of the Dutch National Security Council and Atlantic Affairs Coordinator, pointed out in Melbourne that the British campaign to suppress the Netherlands has impacted the relationship between the Netherlands, Sweden and other Dutch allies and the UK. "This will distract the UK's energy. The UK should focus on developing economic and diplomatic friendly relations. The current approach of the UK is very dangerous, and this is an unnecessary and unwanted potential blow to their international relations."

The German intelligence chief continued: "The current position coordination between Sweden's Oscar II and William IV is still in the preliminary stage, because they have just arrived, and there is no broad consensus on any specific measures yet. Be clear about what measures Melbourne and Stockholm intend to take in response to the UK."

"However, according to the information we have, the Netherlands is trying to win over and win the support of close allies by imposing sanctions on countries such as France and Belgium once they provide the UK with military support in the conflict between the Netherlands and the UK."

Bismarck: "Is the news reliable?"

Lieutenant General Bart nodded hurriedly, and then said: "The information disclosed to us by a Swedish national official who was lurking in Sweden and negotiating with the Netherlands, they only saw very little intelligence to support the fact that these pro-British countries are considering continuing to provide military and military supplies to the UK. Diplomatic support. However, the official also revealed that the Netherlands is comprehensively providing detailed intelligence to Dutch allies and collecting information from various countries."

Bismarck exhaled, and then thought to himself: "According to recent information collected from officials and other sources about the Netherlands, the Netherlands intends to seek more other countries, especially important Dutch allies, such as Sweden, Denmark, Greece, South American allies, and the Kingdom of Siam. , the Russian Empire and the United States, and have coordinated support for any potential sanctions against the UK.”

Despite this, the Kingdom of the Netherlands has not imposed sanctions on other countries close to the United Kingdom, nor has it published evidence or accused these countries. These countries have also expressed their unwillingness to offend the Netherlands, and some countries have even expressed their unwillingness to choose sides. Lean toward neutral.

Bismarck became increasingly wary of William IV of the Netherlands. According to multiple sources he knew, Dutch officials were working with Britain's core allies who had strongly supported Britain at the beginning of the conflict in the Strait of Malacca. It was possible to It lays the foundation for other countries to take money-in-action actions. Some people pointed out that the Netherlands hopes to first put forward the idea of ​​coordinated sanctions. If it is found that countries that support the UK that are unfavorable to the Netherlands and its allies are supporting the UK militarily to threaten them, they will then take specific measures based on specific measures.

The intelligence chief said: “The Netherlands and its allies have said in recent weeks that Italy and Portugal are considering supplying weapons to the UK and have warned Portugal and Italy not to do so.

When Dutch Foreign Minister Joseph Beit visited South America last week, he mentioned that the Netherlands had publicly warned other countries at the annual summit organized by the International Court of Justice in The Hague that if they provided military support to Britain against the Netherlands, the Netherlands would not hesitate to support Britain and harm the Netherlands. countries and individuals. At the same time, it was listed as an enemy by the Netherlands.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the lead agency for imposing sanctions in the Netherlands, declined to comment on the news. However, informed sources revealed that the initial measures taken by the Linden government to counter various countries' support for the UK include stopping the sale of the Netherlands' most advanced weapons to these countries. At the same time, the Netherlands will ban the technology of advanced Dutch companies from selling advanced technology products to these countries.

However, people familiar with the matter revealed that the Lyndon government is currently having informal contacts at the diplomatic level with countries suspected of supporting the UK.

Multiple sources said that Dutch officials are working with core allies who are free and wary of the UK to coordinate their stance on the UK. It is clear that the Netherlands is trying to set rules for a unified foreign stance on the UK issue."

Barth was the head of intelligence for the German Imperial Government and one of Bismarck's most trusted men for many years.

The reason why he has been able to hold this position for 15 years is because of the strong support of the people in front of him.

He hesitated to speak.

Bismarck saw this and asked angrily: "Look at your appearance, tell me if you have anything to say."

Bart looked embarrassed, and then said: "Prime Minister, the current domestic public opinion is not good for you."

Bismarck asked without changing his face: "Currently, the country is full of various versions of your relationship with the Jews. Many are even full of scripted depictions. For example, your ex-wife and former female partner, etc., are all said to be related to the Jews. Reflection, even your current wife, Joanna, has been pointed out that many of the people around her in her daily activities are Jewish.

In short, you have begun to appear in the description of being accused of being too close to the Jews."

He said with some vigilance and worry: "At present, ordinary people in our country have expressed their dissatisfaction, and some people within the Junkers nobles who have always supported you have also begun to express concerns. I am afraid that if this continues, His Majesty the Royal Family will Bian, there will be subtle changes in this."

Bismarck's heart tightened. He had to say that this attack on him was too fierce. Originally, he had been arranging for Germany to enter the Anglo-Dutch conflict, but then he benefited from it, but he was targeted.

"The Russian Empire and the Second French Empire had just expressed their wish to mediate the Anglo-Dutch conflict, and there were attacks against us. Have you found out where the source came from?"

Bismarck is always used to being strong, but this time he was attacked directly from within the German Empire, the so-called Bismarck headquarters. This was an unprecedented provocation. I can't bear it, but who can't bear it!