Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

Chapter 455 Provocations from the Far East, South Asia

King William I of Prussia couldn't help but sigh after hearing this: "That's true. Who would have thought that the Netherlands would suddenly emerge and pick the peaches we have grown for a long time?"

Steven, director of the Institute for Strategic Studies at the University of Berlin: "The Netherlands currently operates allies in Europe because of local constraints. However, the Far East is developing rapidly. According to the estimates of the Institute for Strategic Studies at the University of Berlin,"

He looked at William I and Bismarck, and said with urgency: "If no one stops the development of the Netherlands, then in less than twenty years, the economy there will at least reach the level of Western Europe, a country with a huge land area, Australia and New Zealand." The radiating influence on Indo-Pacific centers such as Guinea and the East Indies is absolutely unparalleled. I am afraid that by then, the British construction in India will be a waste of water and just help others to make wedding clothes."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of William I and Bismarck changed drastically.

He couldn't help but look at Steven.

Steven is the director of the Institute of Strategy at the University of Berlin, but he is also the chief think tank of two Prussian kings, including William I.

The participation of this organization was absolutely indispensable to the rise of Prussia in these years, apart from the merits of the king and the cabinet government.

Although Bismarck was arrogant, he was also inferior in the professional field of political and diplomatic skills.

We even discuss it with Steven from time to time.

This man who was loyal to the royal family was one of William I's biggest trump cards in controlling Prussia. Many people thought that Bismarck only covered the sky with one hand, but do you think that William I had no means of checks and balances? .

Therefore, his opinions can definitely attract Bismarck's attention.

William I was even more solemn about his opinion of Steven, who was regarded as his right-hand man.

William I couldn't help but said: "In this case, Britain will meet the Netherlands in the Pacific?"

"That's not necessarily true." Steven shook his head. "Just be afraid. The Netherlands is currently creating many organizations to shackle Britain."

"Yokes?" Bismarck asked hurriedly: "You are saying that the Netherlands has predicted that Britain will rebound, so all the new organizations currently established are to use it to deal with Britain, and even form gangs, just to suppress it. U.K?"

"Not bad," Steven: "If the Netherlands doesn't do this, then the Netherlands will face Britain alone. You must know that the second most powerful country that has challenged the first powerful country since ancient times has always had to face the threat of war from the first powerful country."

"The second most powerful country? No way, the Netherlands should be far from being called the second most powerful country at present." William I did not agree with the Netherlands' second powerful country.

"It is the second largest naval power." After Bismarck finished speaking, he looked at Steven, "Has the UK noticed it?"

Steven nodded.

Bismarck asked: "But now Britain wants to pull France to eliminate the threat first? But it doesn't look like it."

"That's because Britain has not yet made up its mind to go it alone," Steven praised. "Britain is afraid that France and Prussia will benefit from it if it goes alone with the Netherlands, so it brings France on board to reduce its own losses. At the same time, we also tie old rivals together to jointly consume future enemies and prevent old rivals from taking advantage of the opportunity."

When Steven said this, people's eyes lit up as they parted the clouds and saw the bright moon.

As expected of a strategic research major, his speech is both down-to-earth and extremely thorough.

Bismarck was even more ashamed.

However, Bismarck quickly recovered and said: "If I were the Netherlands, I would also win over other countries to help tide over the difficulties. According to the current rhythm of the Netherlands, I think the Netherlands will not sharply expand its alliance system in the future. On the contrary, They will solidify their inherent organizational alliance system more deeply."

William I moved slightly.

Steven raised his head and said with a smile: "That's not bad, but it depends on whether the UK will allow the Netherlands to easily consolidate its alliance system."

"Where will Britain start?" This time it was William I who was asked.

The energetic William I makes it difficult to tell that he is over 70 years old.

Steven stood up and came to the rough map on the wall, stretched out his hand to point to a place, and said: "If my guess is correct, he will launch an attack on the Netherlands from here."

William I's eyes froze, and his eyes showed surprise.

Bismarck was also extremely surprised, and he and William I looked at Steven.

"It turns out to be it, where would the UK choose?"

Steven: "Yes, the UK forced the Netherlands to cede a lot of territory there. Not long ago, the UK and the Netherlands were said to have almost escalated military affairs there over the waterway.

The two countries are currently negotiating on this, but there seems to be no result yet.”

Bismarck did not relax a little and said: "I think what Mr. Steven is interested in is the geographical location there. There is a dispute between the three countries in the same waterway. The British seem to have made a good calculation."

Steven smiled and said: "Of course, there are no stupid people in London, at least not since the 19th century. This is correct. The British are the ones who don't want to suffer."

British Empire, London, inside 10 Downing Street.

Disraeli now has only one guest, the British Crown Prince Edward.

"If the Prime Minister does this, will it trigger the UK and the Kingdom of Siam to take action first?"

Just now, Prime Minister Disraeli revealed to him that Britain was currently involved in the dispute between the Kingdom of Siam and France, and even deviated from its past support of sanctions against France, which seemed to be against the norm.

At first, Crown Prince Edward was still puzzled, but after being pointed out by others, he quickly thought of Disraeli's intention.

Sure enough, there is no one who can become prime minister without a single skill.

"If we don't do this, it will be difficult for the UK to launch operations there. Don't worry, our Crown Prince and the cabinet government have made a comprehensive plan and have even reported it to Her Majesty the Queen, who has no objection."

Disraeli glanced at Edward and showed one of his taunts while he was not paying attention. However, he quickly flashed away and restored his sincere eyes. He said excitedly: "The Netherlands is not currently a rival to the UK in terms of strength. If the Netherlands does not After successfully rising to prominence, I feel that William IV has jumped too high during this period, and it’s time for him to lose his prestige.”

Prince Edward clenched his hands and veins appeared on his fists.

Seeing this, Disraeli smiled secretly and said: "The defeated William IV can return the Netherlands to the position he should be in, instead of the wrong position he currently sits in."

"You're absolutely right," Crown Prince Edward agreed: "I've been pleased with him for a long time, but this time it's better to embarrass him."

Royal Palace of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, Kingdom of the Netherlands.

"Based on the current intelligence, the UK is carrying out deliberate provocations on Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula."

William IV looked at Foreign Minister Hesbert von, Prime Minister Torbick, and Dutch Chief of General Staff Mark Rudd, and said with great dissatisfaction: "The United Kingdom actually established a small island in the Andaman Islands outside the Indian Ocean exit of the Strait of Malacca. fleet, and added defenses and ports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang in the Malay Peninsula.

Apparently wary of Holland. You must know that to the north is the Songkhla Port of the Kingdom of Siam, and to the west is the Port of Medan on the Dutch Sumatra Island. "