Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

The time came on March 11, 1878.

German Empire, Berlin.

"Since 1860, the Netherlands has burst out with unprecedented vitality, and various unprecedented technological, economic, cultural and cultural powers have shocked the entire Europe and countries around the world."

"Mechanical devices have become the main symbol of the Netherlands. Locomotives, gas plants and the latest power plants are widely spread in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Whether it is the various new Dutch theories derived from the popular British theory of evolution advocating the 'survival of the fittest', or the promotion of The philosophy of historical materialism that the most powerful class will win the final victory, or the theory and practice of superman worship and imperialism, as if naked power itself is a virtue."

"In fact, internationally, the Dutch not only consider themselves powerful, but also feel superior to others. They have personally felt various unusual powers."

"Electricity and explosives released new material energy and unprecedented population growth. The population of the Netherlands increased by 50% to 21.75 million in just 8 years from 14.5 million whites (13 million Dutch) in 1869. Among them, the number of people with Dutch blood has reached the 18 million mark, reaching 18.05 million. The number of white people of other European races has reached 3.7 million. The number of indigenous people in the Kingdom of the Netherlands is 24 million. It seems that the white and colored indigenous populations will soon will be flat”

"The emerging social forces in the Netherlands have made the 'popular' the focus of public attention. The unprecedented expansion of markets and technology has created new commercial and industrial forces, which seem to have overwhelmed Britain's unique advantage in the steam age."

"With its 21.75 million whites and 25 million indigenous people adding up to a population of 46.75 million, plus the population market of the Dutch allies, the Netherlands has completed the transformation of its own economy and entered the era of electrical industry declared by William IV of the Netherlands."

"More than that, the Netherlands uses its own technological advantages to mobilize its millions of manpower and machinery in the new military power. The emerging cultural power has given birth to various 'movements' that reflect the popular voice of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The new and old politics in the Netherlands have The power has established a moral hegemony that has never been challenged around the world.”

"Indeed, this century is a century of strength in which Europe triumphs. The leading country in Europe is the British Empire, known as the world's factory. After that, the French Empire, Prussia, Austria-Hungary, America, the Netherlands and other countries have risen one after another. All countries that have failed to adapt or cannot adapt Competing nations and peoples, etc.”

German Emperor Wilhelm I, who was born in 1797, is now 73 years old.

Eight years later, Bismarck's beard and hair turned white. He was born in 1815 and was 63 years old.

Moltke Lao, born in 1800, was 78 years old.

Military Minister Ron was born in 1803. Now 75 years old, he is William I's closest subordinate. Head of all training institutions for soldiers in the Prussian Army.

Crown Prince Friedrich was born in 1831 and is now 47 years old.

Crown Prince Wilhelm (William II, the future protagonist of World War I) was born in 1859 and just turned 18 last year. Therefore, today's meeting in Berlin also became a member of William I's audience.

"Everyone, the Netherlands has completely taken root in the Far East. Now in the Far East, who doesn't know that it is the territory of the Netherlands? As long as you go by sea and land, there is almost no one who doesn't ask about the Dutch maritime policy.

The British Empire is currently competing with the Netherlands for influence in the Indian Ocean, and British Prime Minister Creston, who has eaten twice-cooked meat, once again reached out to the German Empire for help, hoping that we can help the British suppress the Dutch arrogance in the Indian Ocean."

Speaking of this, Crown Prince Frederick asked Bismarck: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I wonder if it is appropriate to develop further relations with Britain now?"

Bismarck did not answer directly. Instead, he looked at Crown Prince William, who was next to Crown Prince Frederick, and asked: "I wonder, Your Excellency, Crown Prince William, how do you think we should deal with it?"

The young grandson of the German Empire, William, changed his face slightly, but he quickly adapted. In the past, when he was young, Bismarck and others liked to ask him some questions at this time. It was called exercise, but in fact, he directly avoided the question and did not want to answer the question.

When he came of age at the age of 18 last year, he was directly called by his grandfather William I to listen to politics. Every time he encountered problems, he was unable to guard against them.

No, Bismarck's sudden question again only gave him some expected surprises.

He raised his head and saw his grandfather, William I, nodding in encouragement, and his father's silent acquiescence. Grandson William understood that he would not be able to pass the test if he did not answer.

“Ever since the German Empire became the German Empire on April 18, 1870 and was recognized by Europe, Britain has begun to regard us as a thorn in our side.

At present, both the north and south of France are developing rapidly. The industry and firearms and warships in the north remain intact, but the French Third Republic Navy in the south is also good, especially in the Mediterranean. With the help of us and the German Empire, their army is far behind that of the north. is shrinking.

I don't understand why Britain would rope us in to deal with the Netherlands, and also in that part of the Indian Ocean.

I seriously doubt that next time when it comes to European issues, the UK will use the same method to win over the Netherlands to deal with us, who have greater interests."

Crown Prince William said, "So, we think we should still choose the previous position and not change it, because changing it will affect the whole body. A bad relationship with the Netherlands does not seem to be good for us at all."

He even said sarcastically: "We can even ask the British to test their hearts."

Military Minister Ron asked: "What to ask them?"

Others, including Crown Prince Frederick, showed curiosity.

William smiled and said: "You can ask Prime Minister Creston and Her Majesty Queen Victoria. If we help them suppress or even defeat the Dutch forces in the Indian Ocean, Britain is willing to support the German Empire in defeating the Dutch mainland in Europe and let us occupy the Netherlands as our own." ?"

Haha." William I couldn't help laughing, "How can Britain answer this question for you?"

Crown Prince William pretended to be puzzled and asked: "Why? Grandfather?"

William I explained as if he didn't know: "Because Britain is afraid of the Netherlands that the Netherlands will use its homeland to attack Britain. If we have Dutch territories, the territories of Germany and the Netherlands are connected together. Not to mention the United Kingdom, other countries such as Tsarist Russia and Austria-Hungary, Even the French Empire holds us to the highest standards of vigilance.”

He looked at his only grandson, Crown Prince William, fondly, and said with a kind smile: "So, Britain will not answer your question, because this question has no answer from the beginning."

William I looked at his son Crown Prince Frederick and said: "Now the Netherlands is avoiding us in the Far East to develop its power. If Prussia intervenes in the Anglo-Dutch maritime hegemony in the Indian Ocean, then we will be asking for trouble. The best thing is The result is a naval war between Britain and the Netherlands in the Indian Ocean, which will reduce the pressure we face on Britain and the Netherlands in Europe."