Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 786 Visit to Berlin
In 1880, when it comes to the issues that world politicians are paying attention to, the most concerning one right now is the struggle for power between the Netherlands and Britain and France in the Far East. The second is the visit of Stephen Douglas, President of the United States of America to Berlin, the German Empire.

So when Stephen Douglas arrived in the German Empire on May 1880, 5, the eyes of all Europe fell on Berlin.

German Empire, Berlin, Chancellery, 9 am.

Bismarck, the iron-blooded Prime Minister of the German Empire, was meeting with the visiting American President Stephen Douglas.

"Realistically speaking, the internal structures of the Dutch plate are highly complementary in different countries, and the British plate is highly homogeneous. In other words, it is relatively beneficial to the former and detrimental to the latter."

Although London, Paris, Vienna, Madrid, and we in Berlin are already wary of the Netherlands, they are unable to reverse the trend. Even after all European countries except the United Kingdom were moved to the Netherlands in Far East Australia, the United Kingdom in 1876 Finally took action to contain the Netherlands. This is the background of the repeated suppression of the Netherlands in recent years from Disraeli, the Tory Prime Minister, to Creston, the Whig Prime Minister. Especially when Disraeli came to power and emphasized that "Britain First" ', and the subsequent series of tariff wars, trade wars, investment wars, and technology wars. If the people can't do it with words, they use force. Now they are inciting European countries to suppress the Netherlands and win over the rising Japan-Ben country. 'Share' Dutch supremacy in the Pacific and weaken the Netherlands. "

Stephen Douglas said: "It seems that Britain has really spent a lot of money this time."

Bismarck shook his head, sneered, and said mockingly: "But after several rounds, it still has no effect."

Stephen Douglas laughed and sighed: "The British miscalculated the power of the Netherlands."

Bismarck: "Yes, at the beginning, the British obviously took it lightly and did not believe that the Dutch performance could last, so they came up with the theory of the decline of the Netherlands. However, the Dutch uncle did not collapse, especially with the rise of our German Empire and the ambitions of Napoleon III in France. Under the pressure of the epidemic, the Netherlands is very lucky to survive."

Unfortunately, Queen Victoria made a mistake, as did the then Prime Minister, Viscount Palmerston.The Netherlands rose faster than they could react.

So when Viscount Palmerston passed away in 1867, there was suddenly a gap in Britain's policy towards the Netherlands. In the end, Creston came to power temporarily and did not change the track. The relationship between Britain and the Netherlands eased. After that, the Queen joined Princess Louise of Greece. At the wedding, after some agreements were reached with William IV, the relationship between the two countries was under the influence of the Netherlands. The Netherlands recognized Britain's maritime supremacy, and the United Kingdom also recognized the Netherlands' maritime supremacy. The two countries began a period of honeymoon period.

However, the good times did not last long. In eight years, starting from the beginning of 8, the two countries had serious disputes over the sovereignty of the Malacca Sea. The long-suppressed differences between the two countries finally broke out. "

Stephen Douglas: "The rise of the Netherlands continues to grow, and it even has the potential to challenge the United Kingdom. This creates a feeling of being threatened, and thus the theory of the Dutch threat arises in the United Kingdom."

Bismarck nodded in agreement: "The eight-year suppression broke out more violently than before. The British wisely chose to break out in the Far East, and also roped in the French Empire to strangle the Kingdom of Siam, the Netherlands' ally, and deal with the Netherlands' huge market. The Qing-country is trying to block the Dutch foreign trade shipping market and suppress the Dutch industrial development. Therefore, Britain and France are also trying to invade the Qing-country in the south. In addition, the UK is supporting the rise of the Japanese-country. This is a plan to kill people with a borrowed knife. Defeat the enemy, let the enemy be in chaos internally, and if that fails, let chaos begin around them first. London is now building momentum for this purpose. The Netherlands, the future is not good. What do you think, President?" Stephen Douglas answered the question. Said: "The current internal white population of the Netherlands is more than 8 million. In addition, the indigenous and black population of the Far East is about 2200 million. This makes the Netherlands' Far East population alone 800 million. This is a market that is almost equal to the population of the United States. This is also Not counting their per capita income, which is far higher than that of the United States, the per capita income of these indigenous and black people is now no less than the per capita income of native white people in Spain, reaching 3000 pounds.

By themselves, the UK's total GDP cannot compare.The German Empire and we in the United States are not as rich as they are.

Including the 2500 million black people in the Netherlands in Africa and the 700 million Far Eastern indigenous people who have migrated there, the population market and manpower of 3200 million are enough to greatly promote the Dutch economy.

The Qing Kingdom with a population of 3 million and the Goryeo population of 1100 million, plus the Kingdom of Siam with a population of 800 million and the South American Football Allies with a population of nearly 1800 million, the Dutch market makes the UK extremely afraid."

Stephen Douglas said: "I don't think the current economic situation of the Netherlands is worse than that of the United Kingdom. The political situation is also the same. The Dutch allies are firm. As mentioned outside of Europe, don't forget that Spain has always been a quasi-ally to the Netherlands. The two middle powers, Sweden and Denmark, together provide a huge boost to the Netherlands, and Greece in the center of the eastern Mediterranean is currently ruled by William III, the former King of the Netherlands and the father of His Majesty William IV.

No one in Greece would think that it would stand against the Netherlands instead of becoming an ally of the Netherlands.On the contrary, it is the United Kingdom. Currently, indigenous riots occur from time to time in its overseas territories of Canada and India, causing headaches for the London government. Belgium, its staunch ally, is too weak, and Portugal is ambitious, trying to use Brazil to revive its status as a great power.

Mr. Prime Minister, I think the UK has more difficulties than the Netherlands. Don’t forget, the UK’s goal is Europe, and now the Netherlands’ goal is the Far East. To the major European countries, it seems that the Netherlands only has 4 square kilometers. The land in Europe belongs to the weak and does not pose a threat to other countries. However, Britain is right next to all countries, and Britain is isolated 200 kilometers offshore. The best user of the balancing act is the United Kingdom.So, I don't think you would think that Britain is a force for good in Europe.

On the contrary, Britain's situation is even more worrying due to the vigilance of various countries. "

Bismarck and Stephen Douglas looked at each other, and then they laughed.

Behind them are the German Empire and the United States of America. Their economies currently occupy the top five. In particular, the German Empire has surpassed France and has firmly occupied the top three. It can be said to be one of the representatives of emerging powers.

Stephen Douglas: "The Netherlands, an emerging power, is in the front, but our two countries have borrowed this east wind to make a fortune silently."

Bismarck said with a deadpan humor: "There is no way, who said that the German Empire is not the first emerging power that Britain is most afraid of?"

(End of this chapter)