Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 1107 Dutch Values
“In a world where countries are now inextricably linked economically, the Netherlands must create a system of global allies that cooperates to usher in a new era of economic stability and prosperity.

As new threats spread across borders and across oceans, we must destroy and stop their threats to us and stop the spread of their incursions into our allies.

The hunger that the Netherlands is facing now mainly comes from the territory of Africa, and many of our allies also need to face hunger.

While they are still worried about food, we need to contribute to this.This contribution is to allow Dutch food to be sold within the circle of allies. We need to help them and prevent them from starving."

"When the Dutch system of freedom and prosperity emerges towards our allies and takes root, and when it prevails in their streets, it proves that the positive energy that the Netherlands has delivered to our allies and even the world has been successful."

William IV said:
"The above challenges arise from the fact that the 19th century is about to pass in 18 years, and a new century is about to come. The British have dominated the past century and are about to end. The new century is about to usher in a new global pattern. I solemnly say What I want to tell you is that the remaining 20 years will be an important period for reshaping the global pattern, and each of you is a witness and a promoter."

"France is divided between the north and the south. The power of this great empire during the Napoleonic period was severely dispersed. Many people want to see what the German Empire wants to see most, but let me tell you, this is also what the United Kingdom wants to see most.

It is a great irony that when Germany rises, Austria-Hungary becomes its follower.

Everyone will remember that 20 years ago, the Austrian Empire was the leader of Prussia at that time. In just 20 years, the position was reversed, which was ridiculous and sad for Vienna."

Yes, 20 years ago, 17 years ago in 1866 to be precise, Prussia launched a seven-week war against Austria and went directly to Vienna. Franz and Joseph I were so frightened that they begged for mercy and were eventually kicked out of the German Confederation. After integrating many small states, the German Empire was finally established in 1871.

From this point on, the positions of the two countries were reversed.

“Countries such as Germany, the United States, and Japan are developing by leaps and bounds. We in the Netherlands should have welcomed this development, because they have lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and opened up new markets and new opportunities for our country.

It's just these inflated import taxes on our country's industrial products. In particular, the German Empire is very greedy for our Dutch industrial technology, and the same is true for Japan.Naturally, we will not and cannot agree to this kind of practice that harms others while seeking to benefit ourselves.

Therefore, our government has implemented restrictive measures, such as the recent decision to restrict steel exports to Germany, which I finally approved because of the strong response.

Next, I am going to take the same measures against Japan. I believe that Japan in our northeast will feel pain all over the body."

After William IV finished speaking, everyone present applauded.

Japan's behavior of being a wallflower is very annoying. In the early years, it was pro-British and ignored the Dutch's migration to the Far East. Even because of the Dutch's migration to the Far East, according to speculation by Dutch political experts, the reason why Japan is so Do, this is because they are afraid that after the Netherlands migrates to the Far East, the Netherlands' maritime threats will expand sharply, so they are vaguely hostile to the Netherlands.

Britain became Japan's quasi-ally to contain the Netherlands.

Japan also occupies the same position in Britain's strategy.

The two countries used each other to contain the Netherlands, which can be said to have caused the Dutch to treat Japan very badly.

Therefore, public opinion in the Netherlands is now more than three times more pro-Qing than pro-Japanese.In the maritime trade of the Far East of the Netherlands, the Qing Dynasty's share was also about four times that of Japan.

Therefore, both the private sector and the cabinet government in the Netherlands were anti-Japanese and pro-Qing.

"However, with the rapid development and rapid changes, it has become fashionable to question in some places, claiming that with the rise of these countries, the UK's status has declined, but the Netherlands should also have a lower share. The Netherlands is even in With the rise of Germany and the United States, the world must be divided into three parts in the electric age. The Netherlands should not have the strongest economic influence and political alliance circle. These statements have appeared in the media of Germany, the United States, Austria-Hungary and other countries."

"This argument is to say that these countries represent the future just like us, the Netherlands. Britain has declined, but the era of global leadership established by the Netherlands through its circle of allies will also pass."

After William IV finished speaking, the nearly 800 people in the audience were extremely quiet, and it was almost as if a pin drop could be heard.

William IV slammed the table hard, and the sound almost echoed throughout the venue.

All eyes fell on William IV.

To be precise, it is that resolute and confident face.

"I tell you that this argument is wrong. Now is the time for the Netherlands to show leadership. It is the time for the Netherlands to ally with Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Greece, the United States, Siam, twelve Latin American countries, the United States, Tsarist Russia and even When the Qing Dynasty and other Dutch alliance countries came to shape the world and continue to help these newly rising countries and individuals develop, the same will be true in the future.

Even if these countries rise, it will only be more countries shouldering more global leadership tasks.

For the development and peace of this world, the Netherlands will do its part and will continue to play a leading role."

On the surface and implicitly, William IV's words were an oath that he would not give up the dominant power of the Netherlands. This was what everyone at the scene liked to hear. I wonder which country does not want its own country to be strong and enslave other countries.

Britain is strong, it is not the Netherlands that has surpassed it yet.

“The current threats and challenges require the Netherlands to cooperate with other countries and work with allies to safeguard its own interests. We in the Netherlands are also the most powerful driving force for global action.

In an era of rapid commercial and military industry, we in the Netherlands now lead the world. We pursue free markets and global openness. We are committed to ensuring the basic security of our Dutch citizens and allied countries, using this as a strong backing and a strong common ground. Prosperity creates the best opportunities. "

"Because tens of millions of people may have different beliefs and different skin colors, I have always been the most active in demanding that the Dutch cabinet government and parliament must uphold the values ​​of tolerance and self-determination that achieve peace and the highest dignity."

“We in the Netherlands need to send our own set of values ​​to thousands of households in our allies, so that they can experience our happy life.

As far as I know, the American Congress will now push for constitutional reform to add more content about Dutch values.In this regard, we in the Netherlands need a role model when promoting our values, and the United States can fulfill this role.I believe that Garfield will fulfill our expectations in the next four years.”

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