Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

The international order and the isolation of power are changing rapidly, and small countries must make strong arrangements, imagine different scenarios, and formulate corresponding countermeasures,"

The current seemingly united situation between Britain and France and Prussia, while the Netherlands and other countries seem to be struggling in a rebellious manner, reflects the escalation of geopolitical conflicts and indicates that its impact on the world may continue for a long time.

It has been more than a year since Europe began to compete diplomatically and economically for the Kingdom of Siam between the Netherlands and France. Even so, the alternative warring parties in the Netherlands and France have no intention of stopping the dispute, let alone peace talks.

What is worrying is that while the dispute between the Netherlands and France has expanded to include the entire International Court of Justice in The Hague, it now seems to be spreading to countries such as Britain, Prussia, and Russia. As a result, the whole of Europe and even both sides of the Atlantic were classified into two major factions.

On the other hand, the Dutch-French conflict not only changed the geopolitical landscape of the country but also spread to the Americas.

The International Court of Justice in The Hague was originally an organization related to the legal rules of various countries, but with the economic options of the French Empire, it has begun to transform into a broader identity.

At present, the Netherlands and Spain have carried out military and economic cooperation in the Pacific, and there is a Commonwealth of America to interact with. The Netherlands, as a middleman, has successfully resolved the conflicts between Spain and the Commonwealth of America, making the relationship between the three countries more stable, while Tsarist Russia and the Commonwealth of America have And the relationship between the Netherlands and the Netherlands is stronger, which means that the North Western Pacific is more worry-free for the Netherlands.

With the establishment of the "Deep Blue Pacific Partnership" led by the Netherlands, it covers member countries including the Netherlands, the Commonwealth of America, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, etc., as well as Russia, Sweden, and Denmark, which were invited for the first time. , Argentina, and Venezuela participated in the meeting and were confirmed as extraterritorial partner countries.

The "International Hague Tribunal Organization" and the "Deep Blue Pacific Partnership" are increasingly converging on the threat posed by the British Empire. Not long ago, the International Hague Tribunal Organization mentioned the British issue in an "unprecedented way."

Recently, Spain, a member of the International Hague Tribunal, has begun to increase restrictions on France's rail transportation business to Spain and banned sanctioned goods from being shipped to the Iberian Peninsula, even triggering tensions between Spain and France.

Spain is a must-transit place from France to Portugal. When Spain used to have friendly relations with France, it went directly to Portugal. This place is almost like the back garden of France. However, as Spain develops a more independent foreign policy, the infiltration and counter-infiltration friction between the two countries has increased. Sparks flew out, flying everywhere.

In response, French Napoleon III even warned that Madrid's actions made France very sad and that Paris would take "very tough retaliatory measures."

In this regard, Dutch Foreign Minister Hesbert von pointed out at a meeting of foreign ministers of member states extended by the International Hague Tribunal that the International Hague Tribunal is now a global organization, and the Netherlands believes that a strong global organization should be able to avoid members of the Hague Tribunal. Provides protection to a country from attacks by other powerful countries.

Hesbert von's speech was approved by all member states, and the foreign ministers of each country signed and took effect to establish the "Hague Security Council Organization", referred to as the "MSC Council". This organization mainly focuses on cooperation around the sovereignty and security of various countries. and provide more mutual assistance in security cooperation.

The establishment of this organization marks the formal move of small and medium-sized countries into a safe zone, which has had a significant impact on the military and political structure of Europe and even the world.

On December 20, 1868, Britain was strongly dissatisfied with the establishment of the "Security Council in The Hague". Disraeli even criticized it as a serious provocation to Britain, and Britain would maintain the power to fight back.

On the same day, the British Navy announced that it would send a series of naval exercises from the Norwegian Sea to the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Obviously, Britain's anger has been expressed.

Paris has also made the same move. The French Navy will conduct coordinated naval exercises when the United Kingdom arrives on the coast of France. The two countries will conduct actual combat exercises with more than 20 warships in the Mediterranean.

Napoleon III even suggested that France should stand with the United Kingdom and would make a strong counterattack against any move that challenged the international status of the two countries. France would not be easily singled out and become a weak country under threat.

Berlin seems to be very quiet, but no one would think that Prussia is an easy host. As the German Confederation was successfully integrated by Prussia. Countries were already worried that Prussia was choosing the next target to attack.

At present, the Netherlands seems to be the biggest suspect country.

The resulting actions are so big that many people are very worried. Will the "Hague Security Council" be shut down soon because of this, or even be forced by Britain and France to close down as soon as it is established?

On December 25, 1868, the foreign ministers of various countries formally approved a proposal at the Security Council in The Hague to formally grant the Russian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire the status of partner countries of the organization.

Dutch Prime Minister Tolbeck pointed out that the decision of the foreign ministers of the member states of the "Hague Security Council" sends a very strong signal to Britain and France that most countries in the world support them, that is, they support the independent development aspirations of small and medium-sized countries.

Analysts from the European Political Review pointed out that for the newly established "The Hague Security Council", this move has opened a new era of eastward expansion full of risks and a new era of invitations to major powers.

“Your Majesty, as Britain, France and Prussia are increasingly tied together, countries are beginning to nail them together, which allows the Netherlands to have more time and energy to deal with its own problems.

Tsarist Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire serve as our flanks and form a check and balance on these countries. In this way, our plan to provide the Netherlands with an environment in which to settle down and develop is less formal than formal. "

Hesbert Feng said with a proud smile: "All countries think that the Netherlands is striving for the status of a great power that leads other countries, but how do they know that His Majesty actually values ​​economic development most. Sanctioning France makes it difficult for French crops to be brought to justice in the International Hague Court. Organizing the internal circulation and sales of member countries actually allowed the Netherlands to open up new grains from Queensland, Australia, in the Far East, and squeezed out the French and took away the share for the Netherlands."

"The tension between the International Hague Tribunal and the United Kingdom has allowed our Dutch industrial products of similar quality and low price to gain a large share of the market competition with British industrial products."

"Compared with Prussia, we have gained the support of the Germanic people in Northern Europe. Among the Germanic people, the Germanic people in Britain and the Germanic people in Prussia are of different races. On the contrary, we are closer to the Nordic people. This is very important for the Netherlands to absorb the Nordic people in the future. It’s easiest for everyone in Denmark and Sweden.”