Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 946: Can Texas be defeated?

Prime Minister Lyndon reminded: "Your Majesty, maybe we can propose in Brazil that when we ask Brazilians to pay for goods, we can also use some gold and silver to reduce our risks."

William IV said: "There is no need for the time being. Our risks are still within control. Don't rush to remind the Brazilians. Their gold and silver are flowing into the Netherlands very quickly now."

Our Dutch economy does not rely solely on Brazil’s domestic sales of Dutch products to achieve rapid development, but it relies on more than just the Brazilian market.”

"Mr. Linden, you may not have noticed that British, German and American capital has been pouring into Brazil crazily in recent years. The total investment has increased several times in the same period a few years ago. In fact, there is no shortage of gold in the Brazilian market. Silver metal currency.

According to past experience, although the current election in Brazil is over, Pedro II and Fonseca will continue to fight for a long time. The age difference between the two is not big and the political balance is stable, so these capitalists who invest in Brazil are counting on it. They made fortunes by betting on many aspects and invested and built factories in Brazil.”

William IV said: "Because many casual investors are not very good at collecting information, they don't know how many peers have been added recently, and they have not noticed that the Brazilian military frequently mobilizes troops, and the military will help Fonseca. These people In fact, they have become trapped in the quagmire of Brazilian politics.

Linden: "Yes, the Brazilian market has gone crazy now. Investors, including those from the United States, are rushing to invest there. Our Dutch cabinet government has formulated several contingency plans."

William IV naturally understood what the so-called plan was.

As the leading advanced capitalist country in the world, the Netherlands has occupied a high financial position in the world since the beginning of Tulip Finance.

"Judging from the fact that capital pays attention to the laws of market economy, once a war breaks out in Brazil, or even ends, Brazil's economy will immediately face the problem of difficulty in transformation."

The capitalists who entered the industry in the early stage were fine. They got sweet profits, which could support their transformation. But the capitalists who came in later were miserable. Before they made any money, they had to face transformation, and bankruptcy was absolutely inevitable.

Therefore, when our Dutch capitalists invest in Brazil, we need to add the Brazilian military’s involvement in the political arena to the emergency plan.

Of course, if the military announces some changes so that Brazil can become more pro-Dutch, then we in the Netherlands will still be willing to help Brazilians digest some bonds, cool down investment, increase the fire, and raise the temperature to make some money. , is also a good choice.

At that time, after Fonseca faced the economic crisis of reform in Brazil, the investment of the Netherlands could realistically support Prime Minister Fonseca, and at the same time, it could increase Brazil's fiscal revenue and lay the foundation for Brazil to accelerate its domestic development.

If the economic boom continues, in just two or three years, Brazil's economic aggregate will be comparable to that of medium-sized European countries such as Portugal. Even if it encounters economic collapse at that time, Brazil can still take advantage of the investment from capitalists in countries such as Britain, Germany, and Portugal. Capital has left a large amount of wealth to support Brazil's economic development.

It is easy to invest foreign money, but it is difficult to withdraw it. Once it is turned into various fixed assets, it is not easy to disguise it.

Lyndon understood what William IV said, that is, His Majesty believed that the military would fully support Fonseca from now on, and the capital introduced by Pedro II eventually became Fonseca's meal.

"Your Majesty, Britain and Germany are currently interacting frequently. I am afraid that if these two major countries unite, it will hinder our global ambitions. If it is not possible, I think we can let the Russian Empire test Germany and make it more restrained." William IV Shi said indifferently: "Bismarck is not an easy person to get along with, so any pressure we exert will have different results. What you said will be counterproductive."

"What I hope most is for Britain and Germany to come into contact more frequently. In fact, this would make Napoleon III of the Second French Empire feel uncomfortable, and Britain and France would be in conflict."

"Furthermore, if Germany and Britain get closer, Russia and France will be unhappy without us having to say anything. Do we still need to push it ourselves? Look at it now, doesn't Tsarist Russia agree to our alliance on the Balkan Peninsula?"

"Also, aren't the Confederate States of America starting to be quieter now?"

Today's William IV of the United States knows a different history. The United States was not unified in 1867, but continues to divide. The variable is naturally because William IV brought the rise of the Netherlands, which caused the United Kingdom and other countries to obstruct the unification of America. .

The Confederate States of Southern America currently includes South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Missouri. State, Kentucky.

The northern states of the Commonwealth are Minnesota, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Kentucky. , Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey”

In the western United States, Oregon and California are currently loyal to the Confederate States, while the southern Arizona region is biased towards the Confederate States.

As for the central Indiana region, it is impartial.

The remaining New Mexico region, Colorado region, Utah region, Nevada region, Washington region, Nebraska region, Dakota region, etc. are the areas that both the North and the South are currently fighting for.

William IV asked sharply: "What states are bordering Mexico and the United States?"

Lyndon: "There are four states, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas."

"Do you think that if Mexico and the Confederate States of America fought in the south, which state would suffer the most if it went north or south?"

Lyndon: "Texas"

William IV: "Why?"

Lyndon: "The border between Texas and Mexico occupies half of South America and the entire border between Mexico and each other. California is a place under the jurisdiction of the Northern Commonwealth of the United States. Therefore, among our four states, California, Mexico does not have a strong navy to protect it. We won’t attack it. After all, the north is one of the largest naval and industrial powers in the world. The south, on the other hand, is all slave-owners. If Mexico fights, it might be more handy. Your Majesty, are you planning to let Mexico attack Texas?"

(End of this chapter)