Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 781 Dongjing Conspiracy

"Significantly reduced?"

Emperor Meiji smiled half-smilingly and said to British Foreign Secretary Granville:

"Not necessarily? As far as I know, the key factor why Britain and France are currently isolating the Netherlands is that the economic and political rise of the Netherlands has changed the overall pattern of the world. It is expected that within three years, the GDP share of the UK and the Netherlands will basically be equal to only [-]%. Eighty-five percent or less.”

Ignoring Granville's ugly face, Japan's Emperor Meiji said: "This will change the current symmetrical game pattern between Britain and the Netherlands. Each other will fight on the same level, and the connotation and strategic positioning of the bilateral game will change accordingly. All kinds of conflicts will continue to intensify."

"The world's supply chain has been reorganized due to the intervention of the changing forces of the two trading powers, the UK and the Netherlands. The UK is currently wooing France and has a friendly relationship with Japan to form a new formation. The UK is the first to initiate Anglo-Dutch politics in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Battle for influence, curbing Dutch economic, trade and political relations found”

Granville was silent and did not refute.

It became a consensus in London that Britain suppressed the expansion of Dutch influence.

Countries all over the world will be severely affected by the vicious fight between the two countries. As the British government promotes a series of measures to restrict the Netherlands and competes with the Netherlands for its industrial dominance and arms sales dominance, the relationship between the UK and the Netherlands has gradually drifted away, reversing the relaxation of relations between the two countries. is becoming more and more difficult.

Granville pointed to the Netherlands at this time and said: "The Dutch Linden government is good at using gorgeous rhetoric to cover up its true purpose. It is good at using the excuse of containing Britain and France to ask European and American political partners to fulfill the Dutch's self-interested purposes and reduce their demand for Dutch goods. import tariffs and other barriers.

William IV of the Netherlands is indeed not a simple man. The Netherlands was the main driving force in the reshaping of the global economic map of Britain's past dominance. Its core anti-British concept is only followed by the Netherlands. However, because the Netherlands alone scores points, and most responders will lose points, there is a conflict of interest. will gradually emerge. "

Ignoring the surprise of Emperor Meiji and Prime Minister Saigo Takamori, he continued: "The Netherlands' main European allies, Nordic Sweden and Denmark, have suffered greatly, especially the Netherlands, an ally that they originally relied on, turned all their energy to the Far East. The country was very dissatisfied, so in the end the two countries chose to use Spain to balance the influence of the Netherlands.

In particular, the Netherlands took the lead in establishing the six-nation alliance army in South America, which caused a great loss to the United States, which had always been an ally of the Netherlands. For example, the United States was dissatisfied with this and established close diplomatic ties with Germany to balance the Dutch influence of the Netherlands in the United States. force. "

Saigo Takamori interrupted at this time: "So now that Britain and France are competing with the Netherlands in the Far East, the United States, as a Pacific country, did not support the Netherlands and chose to remain silent in response?"

"Yes," Granville said: "For example, the Netherlands currently dominates the Pacific Ocean, and the United States has a large coastline on the west coast. They do not believe that the Pacific Ocean should belong to the Netherlands. At least, in the eastern Pacific, the United States should occupy an equal position with the Netherlands. "

"Moreover, the Netherlands is developing a circle of allies in South America, but excludes the United States from the League of Nations. The South American League initially attracted it, but now it suddenly makes the United States find that it has not entered the core of the Dutch-led American organization, but only the periphery. "It would be strange if Washington is not angry."

Saigo Takamori: "The United States, Sweden, Denmark, and other South American countries have cooperated with the Netherlands in imposing an economic embargo on France. They have lost a lot of business and don't know how to make up for it.

The severe impact on the core of the political and economic situation of these countries has long been complained by various countries. For a time, it helped to distract some people from the team that the Netherlands had won over.

But most economies are declining day by day, and how to revive them has become a top priority. The two sides of the Pacific have also been fighting over different priorities due to the rise of the United States and Japan."

Emperor Meiji and Saigo Takamori looked at each other and smiled. Granville's words let them know that Britain had fallen into a vicious cycle with the Netherlands in the Far East, and Japan could use its small liberality to gain Japan from the British in order to contain the Netherlands. -What Ben wants without being eaten alive by Britain.

"Minister Granville is right, but the Dutch Linden government has made a lot of efforts in building bilateral and regional multilateral relations. It has intensively carried out relations negotiations with many countries and has also united with many American countries. The country is developing a regional military alliance with high profile. On the European side, although the Nordic Alliance stumbled over Spain, Denmark and Sweden still support the Netherlands. The Nordic Alliance framework is still there, and with the introduction of Spain, its strength has become stronger.

Although Britain is a powerful neighbor, it still has to guard against it. After all, Britain has had naval battles with Spain and the Netherlands, and Britain's maritime hegemony is based on the failures of both countries. The resentment of these two countries towards Britain will not Small.Besides, Sweden and Denmark are also very wary of Britain, and your country is in a worrying situation."

Granville sneered in his heart. He naturally knew that the reason why the two people in front of him said so much was just to remind him how much Britain needed Japan-Ben, and in disguise, he asked Britain to provide more support to Japan-Ben.

"The Prime Minister's concerns are not bad. However, on the one hand, the Linden government marginalized regional cooperation mechanisms that were beyond its control. At the same time, it turned to bilateral and multilateral regional political mechanisms, rebuilt political mechanisms, and took unilateral actions to the extreme. In essence, The results have so far been limited for big countries, and the power to disrupt the status quo cannot be ignored.

The Netherlands originally established the International Court of Justice in The Hague and built a model for a world organization. However, now this organization led by the Netherlands has gradually gained power and promoted various countries to use it to check and balance the dominance of one country. Therefore, the Netherlands' position in the organization has been overtaken by Britain and France. Countries such as Germany and Russia were equalized, among which Germany and the United Kingdom were the most influential. "

Granville: “So, the Netherlands’ ability to gather internationally has been shot in the foot by itself, and the strength of its collective capabilities has been damaged.”

Emperor Meiji: "The Kingdom of Koryo is now within our Fuso Kingdom's goal, and we hope to receive clear support from the United Kingdom."

Granville: "Support is okay, but what can we get? Use each other or get what we need. I think your Majesty should understand this truth. Japan and Britain are currently getting closer because of the Netherlands, but the interests still need to be divided. "Clearness is the key"

Emperor Meiji: "If Japan takes over the entire Goryeo, then in return, we are willing to give up Goryeo's Jeju Island to the United Kingdom."

Xixiang Longsheng's mouth moved, but he paused when he saw the emperor's cold and unconcealed stopping look at him.

"Jeju Island is located in the west of the Chaoxian Strait between Fusang Kingdom and Goryeo. To the west of it is the hinterland of Qingguohua North. His Majesty the Emperor is actually willing to give it to us?"

Granville said with a half-smile: "I have some doubts about His Majesty's sincerity."

Emperor Meiji said: "We need Britain to intimidate China, while Japan's goal is the Ryukyu Islands and even the Gulf Islands further south."

Bay-Island?
Granville was relieved.

Granville: "Britain doesn't need to send troops?"

Emperor Meiji: "No need, we just need to suppress the Qing Dynasty. We are confident that we can take down Korea."

Granville: "Over there with the Ryukyu Islands and the Bay Island?"

Emperor Meiji: "We have reached an agreement with His Majesty Napoleon III of France. France will threaten the country's naval port in the west of the island."

Granville: "It seems that His Majesty has a thorough plan, so I can rest assured."

(End of this chapter)