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Chapter 799 The King’s Speech at the Dutch Diplomatic Academy
“Under such circumstances, we must also seize the opportunity to try to further strengthen Díaz’s Mexican government’s concerns about the United States and Britain, and push Mexico closer to the South American Union, or more directly to the Netherlands.

That guy Martinas did a good job. In high-profile interviews with Mexican newspapers before and during this trip, he pointed out that the three major countries around Mexico (the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom, and the Northern Commonwealth of America in California bordering Mexico , the Southern Confederate States of America that directly borders the Confederate States of America) has a military and economic strength that exceeds that of Mexico. After arriving in Mexico City, Martinas also specifically stated that the Confederacy of South America is very concerned about the security of Central America and will not allow Britain and the United States to attack Mexico regardless of the consequences. threats, or growing concerns about an imbalance in the balance of power in the region. "

William IV participated in a dialogue with teachers and students at the Dutch Diplomatic Academy on August 1880, 8.

He told hundreds of students and teachers at the Netherlands Diplomatic Academy: "More importantly, Secretary-General Martinas mentioned the security-sharing policy of the Union of South America, implying that the Mexican government of Díaz will not do anything as long as Mexico and South America If the alliance sublimates cooperation or even forms an alliance, we can hope to use "extended intimidation" to obtain a stronger protection umbrella than Mexico currently has when facing alone, even though the United Kingdom and the American South cannot actually stand alone."

"Your Majesty, according to what you said, using diplomatic terms, it means that we are now using other people's unknown fears to achieve the goals we need."

William IV smiled and said: "This understanding is not bad, but I want to correct one thing, that is, we are actually showing the inner fear of the Mexicans in front of them in advance, but it is just a little more embellishment."

"Does Your Majesty think Mexico will stand wholeheartedly on our side?" a student asked.

William IV shook his head and said sarcastically: "No one's position is the same as others, let alone the national interests. Therefore, we are just proposing common interests."

William IV looked at the student who asked the question, and it turned out to be a girl. The fiery red hair with the Dutch symbol made William IV slightly distracted. He said in a blink of an eye: "I hope that when everyone here thinks about this question, they should stand in the most important position. The point of view is, how to make foreign countries' positions consistent with the Dutch position? If there is no similarity, we can make them follow our Dutch interests to show similarities. They can be our followers or our subordinate countries. No matter what, we must always remember that the Netherlands’ position from the beginning is that they are the boss.”

William IV's firm and confident words immediately won applause from everyone in the audience.

William IV has always been very low-key, so there are very few mentions of him in major newspapers in the Netherlands, but this does not hinder his status in the hearts of the Dutch people.

Before inheriting the throne of the Netherlands in 1861, as the crown prince, he conquered the Dutch East India Company and rescued this glorious Dutch ship from the edge of sinking into the sea. Even with this, the Dutch economy developed by leaps and bounds and became one of the European countries. Economic powerhouse.

After inheriting the throne in 1861, he began to move from behind the scenes to the political front, rescuing the Dutch in South Africa to return to their country, helping Britain retain face, and finally exchanged South Africa and money for the uninhabited Australian continent. Then in 1864, he called on the Netherlands to move to the Far East. At that time, even though no one was optimistic about it, I still insisted on doing this.

Look now, the Netherlands has successfully used 16 years to develop the Australian continent from a desolate land into one of the most developed regions in the world.The Netherlands has become the most potential power by virtue of its unique security environment, which even the United States cannot compare with.

The Netherlands has broken away from the original pattern in Europe where neighboring powers were eyeing it with eager eyes and found it difficult to grow.Under the rule of William IV, the Netherlands gained a new life, and it can be said that the phoenix was reborn.

The Netherlands has now gone from being so fearful of Britain that it dared not openly refute it, and even France and Prussia were middle powers that tried to please them. Now they are no longer afraid of Britain and France, and are directly fighting in the Far East, and even have extra strength in the Americas. Check and balance the emerging power of the United States.

The Netherlands can now be said to have truly become a world power.

And all of this comes from the hands of William IV on the stage in front of him, the king who is only 40 years old.Faced with such a monarch, which country would not regard him as the most precious gift given to them by God?
Looking at William IV talking eloquently on the stage, everyone is full of expectations for the Netherlands.

William IV did not know what the people in the audience were thinking.

A student in the audience asked: "Although Mexico has not reacted much to this yet, Minister Martinas's hint itself is worthy of warning from Mexico's neighboring countries and regional security stakeholders such as Britain, France and the United States, and even joint counterattacks." Made.

Your Majesty, if Mexico really forms an alliance with South American Union for the security protection umbrella of South American Union and becomes a new breakthrough point for South American Union to extend its tentacles to Central America and even North America, this region will definitely respond with a tough attitude. Now Mexico and the United States The border between the two countries has entered a period of tension, and there may even be further military confrontations. By then, the security situation in the entire North American region will have changed. At this time, will it be difficult for us in the Netherlands to provide support to the West? Are both the Pacific and Eastern Pacific considered? "

William IV shook his head and said with great confidence: "Because of the different sitting positions, many Dutch secrets cannot be explained clearly here, but what I can say is that what the Dutch government is doing is based on the Dutch It is carried out for the sake of the interests of the people.

Everyone, the Netherlands is not a foolhardy brave man, nor is it a small country that sets fire everywhere and then hides. The Netherlands is playing a game of chess, a big game that can make the Netherlands become stronger and stronger in the lifetime of all of you."

“Of course, things are not out of control yet.

As you can see, from the lack of reaction from President Stephen Douglas of the Confederate States of America so far, it can be seen that they want to choose to deal with it in a low-key manner.

Britain may be jumping very high, but it's just a jump. As for France, a divided country, it will be difficult to return to its peak for at least ten years.

As for the Confederate States of South America, without the support of Britain, it was only slightly stronger than Mexico. "

One student asked: "Your Majesty, do we need to station troops in Mexico? Just like in Chile and Ecuador?"

William IV chuckled, "With their presence, Mexico will be more obedient. As the leader of the South American Union, we actually know very well that directly deploying troops in Mexico can easily lead to misjudgments by the relevant countries, and even the Netherlands is faced with the situation." There is dissatisfaction in Mexico, and it is very difficult for the Netherlands to control the development of the situation. Therefore, the Netherlands will most likely not borrow the South American model and directly station troops in Mexico."

William IV's words disappointed many people, but there were also many happy people.

But in any case, after Martinas visits Mexico, the situation in Central and North America will become more delicate. Mexico is likely to risk further deterioration of tensions and swallow the bait of the South American Union. They are further tied to the chariots of the South American Union and the Netherlands. Therefore, countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and France must remain vigilant about Mexico's subsequent "collusion" with the South American Union and the Netherlands, and are likely to prepare plans and countermeasures in advance. means.

William IV, on the other hand, had already made plans for this as a trump card.

(End of this chapter)