Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

On March 12, 1866, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Peru in South America announced that they would join the International Red Cross organization led by the Netherlands.

One day later, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay also announced that they would join the organization.

South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires.

"The Netherlands has established a new organization. Now countries in Europe and North America are vying to join. Do you think we should join Latin America?"

"But we are in South America. Is there any war happening now? Joining seems a little inconsistent with the above."

"Humph, prevention is the priority. Now we in Argentina have no war, but don't forget, who is our neighbor to the north? Brazil has always been ambitious, especially with the recent frequent visits to Rio de Janeiro by Luis I of Portugal. Now we in Argentina don't Many people are guessing what the young king is up to."

"That's right. The year before last, we had a fierce fight with the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Africa. In the end, Brazil took action. If we in Argentina hadn't stood up to support the always friendly Netherlands, Portugal's influence might have extended to South America."

"No, I think joining this organization created by the Netherlands can effectively provide basic protection for refugees during the war."

Several of them are students at the University of Buenos Aires, the most famous educational institution in the Argentine Republic, and can be regarded as one of the best students in Argentina today.

Cough cough cough!

Suddenly, several people turned around and realized that they didn't know what had come here.

Seeing that it was this famous political science tutor from the Netherlands, several people quickly greeted him:

"Good morning, Teacher Aino!"

Aino is friendly and always answers questions. He has taught at the University of Buenos Aires for 7 years and is well-connected and popular. Teaching in the upper grades, students who have graduated from teaching in these five years have begun to become the mainstay in all walks of life in Argentine society.

"I just listened to your discussion for a long time. I think you all have a point. However, theory is often not as important as practice."

"What does the instructor mean?"

Aino said kindly: "Argentina is a big country in South America. Even in terms of status, it is more popular with other countries than Brazil. It should take the lead. You have just analyzed the benefits of the International Red Cross. I think that for Argentina , the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and it is easy to win recognition. As long as it is done well, the status of this society will naturally improve. In this case, what are you waiting for?"

Several of them are smart people. Now they are about to graduate. They have no plans after graduation. They were still hesitating about how to find a decent career after graduation. Now, under the reminder of Instructor Aino, they suddenly felt that a broad road was right in front of them, and they still needed to look for it.

After a few people thanked Instructor Aino, they quickly left and prepared to go to the government department to establish the Red Cross and become members.

Aino watched a few people leave and shook his head, but his eyes showed admiration, "Your Majesty is getting more and more tossing. However, the image of the Netherlands is becoming more and more positive, and its influence in South America is becoming more and more. Big, really good.”

Suddenly, he remembered the information sewn in his sleeve, "We have to send it out as soon as possible."

Okay, now, it is obvious that the major European countries are isolated.

Finally, on March 15, Napoleon III first announced that France would join, followed by Britain, Prussia, Austria-Hungary, Tsarist Russia, etc. However, the Ottoman Empire did not relent due to national conditions.

At this point, the two major organizations established by the Netherlands have become truly international organizations in just a few months, covering almost all countries in Europe and the United States.

This is the second Dutch-led organization they have joined, just when countries thought they were about to stop.

The Netherlands once again disappointed them.

It turns out that the Dutch government published an invitation in the "European Times", the most influential newspaper in Europe and the United States, that the Netherlands will create an international court in the Dutch coastal city of The Hague to mediate disputes around the world. .

William IV said in the newspaper: "Today, as international conflicts are becoming increasingly intense, we need more tools to stop peace. The International Women's League, the International Red Cross and the international court we are going to create now are all the things the Netherlands needs to push the world away from Although the task of moving in the direction of war is arduous, the Netherlands, as a peace-loving country, must do its part, rush to the front, and open a way for the world.

Governing the country by law is the development path of the Netherlands. The Netherlands hopes that all countries in the world will also act in accordance with international law. No matter whether it is internal or external, it is better. We have laws to follow and traces to follow to reduce disputes.

As long as there is a perfect rule of law, only countries can be consolidated and reduce wars. This is the original intention of the Kingdom of the Netherlands."

One wave comes after another!

We have just participated in the two major organizations founded by the Netherlands, and now the Netherlands has launched an international court?

Moreover, compared to the previous two organizations, this one is a real big move.

If the civil nature of the previous ones is relatively strong, then the International Court of Justice is official. This is a matter related to the rights of various governments, and they cannot be careless.

At the Privy Council meeting of the Netherlands, when William IV faced questions from members of the Privy Council, William IV said: "With the foreshadowing of the previous two organizations, this organization that we have been preparing for a long time will be recognized by all countries."

"Your Majesty, will all countries disagree with the Netherlands being the host? After all, this is related to the diplomatic and judicial interests of each country, and it is of great importance."

William IV saw Jeremy Harmon, the temporary Dutch Undersecretary of Education, asking a question. He did not answer, but nuzzled at Hesbert von.

The latter understood and said: "Many things are not up to them, just like the Red Cross organization last time. Your Majesty has actually guessed that there will be a situation where countries do not want to participate, especially big countries."

"Therefore, we have been prepared for a long time. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted many small and medium-sized countries, and they are all very interested in this international tribunal."

Sweden, Stockholm.

Justice Prime Minister Count Louis Sr. met with Harf, the Dutch ambassador to Sweden.

Old Count Louis looked at the Dutch ambassador talking eloquently in front of him, but did not respond to him immediately.

After a moment, he said: "But Sweden may transfer its judicial power to the International Court of Justice in The Hague because of this. For us in Sweden, it seems that our sovereignty has been lost."

Harf said sternly: "No, no, no, the Prime Minister made a mistake. The Netherlands has absolutely no intention of seizing power. On the contrary, the establishment of this international court will bring a lot of benefits to countries including Sweden."

"Benefits?" asked old Count Louis.

Dutch Ambassador to Sweden Harf said: "Every country has its opponents. Big countries are afraid of alliances between big countries, and small countries are afraid of bullying by big countries.

In this case, the international tribunal created by the Netherlands can provide a stage for small countries to defend themselves when faced with bullying by big countries, so as to win the moral sympathy of other countries and people around the world, and at the same time have the ability to fight against bullying. The prestige of a big country that bullies small countries. Doesn’t Sweden need such a stage?

I don’t think so? Not to mention it is far away, but if one day there is friction between Sweden and the Russian Empire around Togo in Africa, and at this time, Sweden seems to be unable to match the military strength of the Russian Empire, the International Court of Justice in The Hague will deal with this weak Sweden. The role of one party will be revealed."

Harf finally said: "In short, an institution that effectively checks and balances major powers is definitely beneficial to Sweden, which is not a powerful country, isn't it?"

This scene is not only happening in Sweden, but also in countries where the Netherlands has embassies stationed in various countries around the world.