Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

Chapter 372 Alexander Hamilton

When William IV, who was in the British House of Commons, was preparing to "take action" against the British Crown Prince Edward, all countries were watching Britain's every move.

April 20, 1868.

The Dutch weekly "Echo", which is well-known in Europe, received the most attention from European countries for its article entitled "Britain wants to reunite the old countries behind it".

The article is written by the weekly historical and political scientist of "Les Echos". He is the youngest historian and political scientist of The Hague University in the Netherlands and has international influence. He is also a special commentator of the influential "Les Echos" weekly magazine in Europe. Ni's interview.

Cattini, who studies Dutch and European foreign policy, said in the interview that in previous conflicts between the Netherlands and Britain, the change in the Dutch position against Britain and its toughness and its goals seemed to indicate a degree of global competition between Britain and the Netherlands. , of course, unlike the comprehensive competition between France and the United Kingdom, the Netherlands' South African issue and North American issue are just an opportunity that the Netherlands wants to seize cautiously when the United Kingdom comprehensively suppresses global powers.

The article stated that Catini pointed out that in his relationship with Queen Victoria, William IV did not show impatience or even vicious language (sometimes directly mocking Queen Victoria for governing Britain as a widow's country) and strategic restraint like Napoleon III.

William IV stated that he would not send a single soldier to the Kingdom of Siam, and also refused to send the most sophisticated steam battleships to the Kingdom of Siam. But he proposed to Britain to cooperate in the Far East and Southeast Asia to suppress France.

At the same time, the Netherlands also enlisted small and medium-sized countries to form an anti-French alliance and win over allies to launch an economic war against France, which attracted the attention of major powers.

Although it wouldn't cause France any pain, it would still give France a headache.

William IV even declared that if there was a war between the Netherlands and France, the European continent would face the European war at the beginning of this century, and even Britain would not be immune.

Therefore, William IV felt that the Netherlands should try their best to prevent it.

Britain's attitude is sometimes vague and uncertain, making the Netherlands seem to be playing a one-man show.

But this is Europe. In the Americas, the Netherlands was fighting with the United Kingdom. Even after the British exited and Prussia was repulsed, the British invited William IV to visit London.

Many people think it is unnecessary. However, the attitude of the Netherlands in the past few weeks has made many European countries aware that the Netherlands has become increasingly tough. Foreign Minister Hesbert von's rhetoric has continued to escalate, and it has gradually relaxed its strategic restraint. began to provide more attack weapons to South America. In North America, the Commonwealth of America even personally intervened internally and interfered with American plans. This may be a continuation of the tough attitude of the Netherlands.

The article quoted Cacatini as saying that the Dutch government is obviously adjusting its strategy according to the situation, but the reason why the Netherlands pays more attention to the Americas than expected is because it is conducive to the realization of another goal: in the face of the rise of American power, The Pacific challenge has given the Netherlands a sense of crisis. It is better to win over them from the outside than to attack them from the outside. Internal control is more convenient.

The internal struggle in the United States highlights the Dutch influence on the United States, which currently seems difficult to shake. It also allows the joint publication to once again confirm that it can dominate the Pacific in terms of influence across the Pacific and Atlantic.

In recent years, the United Kingdom has begun to severely suppress North America in the Confederate States of America. Currently, it can only recuperate in Canada and the Confederate States of Southern America. Because of this, the emergence of the Netherlands has made the United Kingdom realize that the Netherlands can become one of Britain's thugs. Therefore, Cartini believes that Queen Victoria of England may be aware of the role of the Netherlands and want to win over the Netherlands as Britain's first-level ally in the Americas and the Antonine region, as well as a second-level ally in Europe, to help Britain maintain its global presence. Influential auxiliary nation.

The article also said that Cartini reminded that in British geopolitics, no matter what position the Russian Empire occupies, the French Empire is always the core of all problems.

The UK often considers the situation in Europe and the entire overseas issues at the same time. However, the specific situations are different. Unlike its immediate concern about the issue of European balance politics, the UK attaches great importance to overseas colonies such as the Far East. Of course, the chaos in North America gave Britain a glimmer of opportunity, that is, the possibility of Britain returning to North America, but only with the support of the Netherlands. Therefore, the purpose of Britain's invitation to William IV is full of daydreams.

Of course, the Netherlands also needs Britain to help calm other parties in order to melt the nutrients they have recently absorbed.

At the end of the article, Catini said that during this invitational meeting between William IV and Queen Victoria, they would truly explore each other and reach an agreement. Although the expected results may not be achieved, the two need each other's support. At this time, dry fire can also be described as such.

However, if the United Kingdom thinks that it is sure to win William IV, then it is completely wrong. The world has changed, and the Netherlands is no longer the Netherlands it used to be. The United Kingdom should realize that the Netherlands will get a piece of the world cake. A larger portion than before, not just leftovers. Holland wants cheese and bread.

Buckingham Palace, Queen's Office.

"The respectful manner with which he was received as he entered the room indicated that he was a man of great importance. He wore a blue coat with shiny buttons and an unusually long hem. The gentleman who greeted him turned his attention to Introduced to the guests present as if they were strangers to each other. He bowed formally to everyone, very low, without shaking hands. During dinner, Painkiller joined the conversation, and everyone listened attentively.

The way he spoke was thoughtful and serious, and his voice was moving and joyful. That same evening he epitomized the mixture of masculine and feminine personalities, and the dinner showed that quiet composure gave way to a relaxed and playful social manner, as if in this respect he must be unique. "Exceed others"

When Louise read this, her heart was shocked, and she seemed to think of a person, William IV!

As the founding father of the Federal Republic of America in the early days of the founding of the United States, Alexander Hamilton can be said to have made one of the greatest contributions to the United States. As the first Secretary of the Treasury of the Federal Republic of America, the father of the American Constitution, the father of the American Central Bank, and the American currency meter. The father of the Yuan, the father of the American fiscal system, the father of the American credit system, the father of American federalism, the father of the American two-party system, the father of the American tax burden, the father of the American Standing Army, and the leader of the Federalist Party, the first political party in the United States.

Looking at this book about American legends, she couldn't help but think of William IV who was in the London Parliament. She couldn't help but feel a little hotter in her, who had always been so strong.

"It seems that marrying his younger brother would be a good idea, the Crown Princess of Greece, haha."

Princess Louise felt strange as she held this special gift from William.

"But what's the point of him giving me this book?"

If my next book is about America, I will tentatively decide that Alexander Hamilton will be one of the main and supporting characters in my next book.