Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 701: How dare you say that I am incapable of governing the country?

"The Netherlands' increasingly sophisticated diplomatic declarations and domestic anti-Argentine public opinion. Now with the influence of the Netherlands in the world's newspapers, the whole world is staring at us Argentina. Everyone, we have now reached the point of how to seriously respond to the Netherlands. It’s time”

President Miter looked at Vice President Sarmiento, Interior Minister Joyno, Finance Minister Shakes, Food Minister Sekalo, Industry Minister Tut, and the Argentine capital Buenos Aires who were gathered around the round table. Mayor Carter of Ellis, President of the Argentine Senate Long Paixes, Speaker of the House of Representatives Ham and other giants of Argentine politics glanced at each other. After sitting down, they looked around and said: "Today's meeting is about to produce a result."

The entire conference table fell silent.

As the No. [-] man in Argentina's government, Sarmiento knew it was time to speak.

"The British and the Dutch directly engaged in a naval battle in Chile. The British lost 8 warships due to a large-scale submarine attack by the Dutch, while only one Dutch submarine was sunk.

Britain is furious about this, so Britain is more eager than ever to develop relations with us.

The situation of Anglo-Dutch psychological warfare and international public opinion war is grim. Currently, people around the world, especially Europe, believe that Argentina is subject to multiple risks. As the world’s No. 11 economy, Argentina is beginning to be viewed negatively on its future potential.

Everyone knows that the Netherlands currently plays a large role in Argentina's economy. Many American economic experts believe that Argentina's political and economic situation and how to respond are worthy of our efforts to find a way out and think deeply.

In the UK, many London experts believe that Argentina should continue to arm itself.
But in the more neutral France and Germany, many people in their countries believe that Argentina should remain low-key and non-provocative to ensure economic prosperity and greater self-reliance, and not give the Kingdom of the Netherlands a reason to urgently intervene in Argentina.

Even among us in Argentina, there is a saying circulated by many people, which goes like this: 'Don't poke the bear. A day without a bear attacking you is a good day.' '"

Speaking of this, Sarmiento said calmly: "At present, neither domestic nor foreign countries seem to think that deteriorating relations with the Netherlands is a good choice."

After speaking, his eyes fell first on the Minister of the Interior, Joyno, who seemed to have no intention of participating and chose to stay silent. He then winked at the Minister of Food, Sekalo.

Although the latter is not far away, he still bites the bullet and says: "The key to Argentina's ability to remain healthy in the past 20 years is to develop relations with the capitals of various countries, concentrate on developing food and industry, and stay away from disputes with European countries."

Seeing Mitre and Carter's expressions of embarrassment.

But he could only continue: "In the past, Argentina was committed to developing its economy and industry, and established the most powerful industrial system in South America. Even Brazil can't match it. The friendship between the President and the Netherlands has made all this possible, but now We turned against each other, and the efforts we had made in the past suddenly seemed to flow eastward into the water of the sea. It seemed that everything we had done in the past had returned to zero. It was not because the Netherlands took the initiative to provoke us, but because we ourselves had trouble with the Netherlands, making the Netherlands and ours Trust has been destroyed. It’s not just the Netherlands, South America is now distancing itself from us.”

The more Serocca spoke, the more he was emboldened by drinking. Ignoring the complicated looks in the eyes of many people present, he gave a sonorous and powerful suggestion: "Argentina must make itself more trusted by the Netherlands and South American partner countries and develop its economy." Strength, keep distance from Britain, so that there is no need to choose sides in the duel between Britain and the Netherlands."

Seroka's words of "making friends, building trust, and no need to choose sides", compared with Mitre's previous approach of holding the fate of Argentina in support of British expansion in South America, were like a revelation, making everyone present feel inspired. His expression changed drastically.

Because this is no longer a suggestion, but a slap in the face of President Mitre.

Seemingly influenced by Seroka, Finance Minister Shax also said at this time: "Yes, if we unrealistically change Argentina's foreign relations and mess up the order, Argentina will become the most dangerous place in the world and lose our original The trust of international partners that we rely on to develop our economy and industry has also made countries that were originally our South American allies strangers." He pointed out: "In the current Chilean Civil War, the British-backed Macas Noa is clearly supporting. However, the government of Arturo Lauzon in northern Chile supported by the Netherlands has stabilized and seems to be looking for opportunities to move south. The advantage is too great and is obviously not conducive to the south. Therefore, I do not agree with Argentina's support of the Marcos Noa government in the south. On the contrary, I support the North”

"Just kidding, I think you are afraid that the Netherlands and northern Chile will attack your territory, so you choose to compromise and surrender to the Netherlands at this time in order to protect your territory. Our Minister of Finance, Mr. Shax, is right too. After all, Your family’s territory is at the border between La Rioja, Catacamaca, Tucumán and Northern Chile.”

Carter, the mayor of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, stared at Shaks with a sneer, then turned his eyes to the Minister of Food, and smiled: "Our Minister of Food, His Excellency Seroka, is the traditional family territory of Santiago Del The provinces of Estero, Salta, and Jujuy are located at the junction of Argentina and Northern Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay. They are also very sensitive to these allies of the Netherlands or Paraguay, the enemy of Argentina. This is normal, but "

Carter shouted: "But Argentina is a powerful federal country. If everyone here is like the two of them, only caring about the gains and losses of their own family power, regardless of everyone's collective interests, then does this Argentina need to be maintained in the future? The basic principles will be lost?"

Carter's eyes were slightly cold and he said: "My two ministers, I think we should discuss the problem together and come up with a solution instead of figuring it out alone, right?"

"All right"

A gentle voice overshadowed Carter's loud scolding.

Under this gentle voice, everyone's eyes straightened slightly, including Sarmiento, who couldn't help but wait for his "instructions".

Mitre seemed pleased with everyone's attitude.

He breathed out a sigh of relief and said calmly: "Although Carter's words have some truth, your attitude should be more correct. You are the junior of everyone here, and the juniors should behave like juniors. The attitude just now, I don’t know, I think your upbringing is not good enough. If the next time comes, you should not take up the position of mayor. Go to England or France to study aristocratic etiquette for a year and then come back."

Carter's face suddenly showed an embarrassed look, but he could only lower his head and said: "What my father taught me is that I will not do it again in the future."

Mitre continued: "I know I was wrong, why don't I apologize quickly?"

Carter's face suddenly showed a respectful look and said to Seroka and Shax: "I'm sorry, my attitude was bad just now, please forgive me, two ministers."

Shax and Seroka quickly waved their hands and said it doesn't matter.

When the three of them returned to their respective states, they were greeted by Mitre's all-devouring gaze.

The latter two people immediately secretly said that something was wrong and beat the son and the father.

(End of this chapter)