Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is located in a desert area in the first half of the world's industrial revolution in the 19th century. However, as the Netherlands moved its capital from Amsterdam to Melbourne, Australia in 1871, the Netherlands also emerged from the new industrial era that began in 1859, making the Netherlands a formidable leader among international industrial countries. By 1871, in just over ten years, it had become an industrial power comparable to Britain.

By 1876, it surpassed Britain and became the most powerful industrial country.

After five years of development, the Netherlands accounts for more than 35% of the world's industrial output, leaving only 16% for the United Kingdom, 12% for the German Empire, and 10% for the United States of America. These four major countries account for more than 4%, almost reaching the global level. Three-quarters of industrial output.

The industrial output of the Netherlands alone is equivalent to that of two British countries, which is terrifying. And with the Netherlands moving its capital to Melbourne, the depth of Australia's landmass of more than 780 million square kilometers is no weaker than the Tsarist Russian Empire.

In addition, it is a naval power that is not weaker than Britain. It is more resistant to invasion by other countries than Britain among all countries.

Although they don't want to admit it, they have to accept the reality of the alliance network composed of a large number of alliance structures. The Netherlands is more difficult to deal with than the United Kingdom in 1882.

Therefore, every move of the Netherlands attracts much attention

The Australian continent is surrounded by sea, plus the Dutch East Indies and New Guinea in the north and several islands in the Pacific. Among all countries, the Netherlands can be said to rule the most extensive territory.

Whether it is the stance of the Cabinet Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the National Strategic Security Council of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the think tank of William IV, it has become the focus of much attention.

The successive statements of these two official Dutch organizations obviously mean that the Netherlands has officially begun to openly discuss its relations with all parties involved in the Mexican War, and also talked about competing with the United Kingdom and other countries in Latin America. This matter has been affected by Major countries around the world, including Europe, are paying attention.

The Qing Kingdom, a powerful northern country located across the South China Sea from the Netherlands.

Inside the Forbidden City Palace.

In the entire month of the third year of Guangxu (1877), Shi Jinglian, the censor of Zuodu, was promoted to minister of military aircraft.

In April Liu Jintang captured Turfan.

At the end of the year, Southern Xinjiang was recovered, and the Qing army made its capital in Western Xinjiang.

In the fourth year of Guangxu's reign (1877), Zuo Zongtang was awarded the title of second-class male in meritorious service, and Liu Jintang was awarded the title of second-class male.

In June, Li Hongzhang opened Luanzhou Kaiping Mining Bureau.

In April of the fifth year of Guangxu's reign (1879), Japan invaded the Ryukyu Islands, which belonged to us, and renamed it Okinawa. The King of Ryukyu escaped from Tokyo and came to the Forbidden City for help.

In the same year, Chonghou signed the "Treaty of Li-Vachia" with representatives of the Tsarist Russian Empire and returned home without permission. Military planes punished Chonghou for his crimes and discussed the issue of abolition of the treaty.

In the first month of the sixth year of Guangxu (1880), Zeng Jize, the son of Zeng Guo-Pan, was appointed as the envoy to Tsarist Russia to negotiate the treaty.

In March, Zuo Zongtang garrisoned Hami and prepared to march to the capital Yili.

In July, an edict was issued to recall Zuo Zongtang. In March of the seventh year of Guangxu (1881), Empress Dowager Ci'an died of illness in Zhongcuigong, and her posthumous title was Empress Xiaozhen.

In the eighth year of Guangxu (1882), Britain and Japan signed a warship deal, and issued an edict to negotiate with the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom refused to compromise. Then it issued an edict to talk to Li Hongzhang and the Dutch Ministry of Defense about arms transactions, and the Netherlands agreed. "

Sitting on the dragon throne, Emperor Guangxu, who was handsome, calm and majestic, looked at Jing Lian, the minister of military aircraft who was standing in front of him, and asked: "Are the Netherlands and Britain almost all in dispute now? You have also heard what Li Hongzhang just said. Germany, Britain and Austria are now fighting for the influence of the Netherlands in Latin America, which is separated by the vast Pacific Ocean from us. That is the current territory of the Netherlands. Every year, more than 100,000 people go there to help with mining and make a living. The people are all employed by Dutch mining companies. This income of Dutch guilders reaches more than 10 million per year, which is a huge income and a lot of financial revenue.

If Germany, Britain and Austria are allowed to disrupt the order there, our annual income will disappear.

30% of it was handed over to the national treasury, which is 300 million Dutch guilders, which is 30 pounds when converted into pounds. You must know that in the past few years, we had to purchase the Dingyuan and Zhenyuan warships made in the Netherlands, which was enough to purchase these warships and Weapons are sufficient.

This can save a lot of arms expenditure, so that it can be used for other things. "

"I don't want these incomes to disappear. How on earth will the Netherlands deal with the threat of Germany, Britain and Austria? Is it clear?"

Jing Lian replied: "Your Majesty, based on the intelligence we have collected over the years, the dispute between the Netherlands and the UK has not yet been resolved head-on. Therefore, there is some uncertainty about a fight between the Netherlands and the UK."

"However, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands will not compromise easily recently. According to the intelligence collected by our spies, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are competing for influence in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Indo-Pacific. This is a fact."

“The border dispute between Venezuela and Colombia, die-hard loyalists of the Netherlands, made Colombia wary of the Netherlands, so the UK took advantage of it.

During the Mexican War, Austria-Hungary and Germany were allies, and both had the same ancestors and spoke German. Therefore, the Dutch National Security Council publicly stated that Germany and Britain should not sell weapons to Austria-Hungary. Our Military Aircraft Division determined that this was a message from the Dutch to Germany. Rather than to the United Kingdom, after all, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands had a falling out in 1876 and had no diplomatic relations. "

Emperor Guangxu said: "So, it is difficult for the relationship between the Netherlands and Britain to recover?"

Jing Lian said: "I feel that the actual significance of this battle between Britain and the Netherlands is far greater than we thought before!"

"According to intelligence, William IV of the Netherlands is the soul of the rise of the Netherlands in recent years and is the real pillar of the Netherlands. Although he has not yet proclaimed himself emperor, the territory of the Netherlands is not weaker than that of our Qing Dynasty alone. This is In fact, it can already claim the title of emperor. Therefore, I believe that the Dutch are worried about nothing more than fear of the British."

"I believe that the Netherlands has not fallen out with the United Kingdom now, it is just a show of force, and the same is true for the United Kingdom."

Emperor Guangxu said: "Whether the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are pretending or not, this trend is what we want to see most. At least if the Western world is not united, we will have the opportunity to rise as a fisherman."

"If I want the Qing Dynasty to rise and dominate the world, then we must let these powerful countries in the West fight with each other. It is best if they all participate in the chaos and suffer heavy losses. Among them, the British and Dutch are the pair of strong bones we want to see the most.

Jing Lian, you ordered our intelligence agents in Latin America to continue to keep a close eye on the situation there and report back in time. Also, keep an eye on Li Hongzhang, after all, he is of Han nationality. "

Jing Lian bowed and responded: "I obey your order."