Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 664 Argentina enters the game
1857年萨米恩托当上了阿根廷政府驻英大使，1858年-1864年阿根廷驻荷兰大使，1865年-1870年阿根廷财政部长，1871年-1876年阿根廷内政部长。1877年至今为阿根廷副总统。

As Sarmiento's official position became higher and higher, the Sarmiento family began to emerge in Argentina. After 20 years of development, it has now become a famous family in the country.

Sarmiento has very strict control over the subordinate power of the Minister of Military and Political Affairs in Argentina. The power of the Minister of Military and Political Affairs in Argentina and the lifeline of the economy are second only to the Miter family.

The Sarmiento family and the Miter family currently make up a quarter of the Argentine family landowners, with the Sarmiento accounting for one-tenth and the Miter family accounting for 10%.

The 57-year-old Miter family is not satisfied with the shape and wants to exert more influence on Argentina.

At the same time, as the power in Argentina became more consolidated in his hands, with the support of Sarmiento, he was complacent and wanted to expand his influence outside Argentina more strongly.

For example, wrestling with Brazil in Uruguay a few years ago, or uniting with Brazil to repel the Paraguayan political-strong-man who tried to regain Uruguay and went south to Uruguay.

As the situation in Chile is confusing, President Miter is now very concerned about the situation in Chile, which has a long and narrow border with Argentina in the west. Obviously, Miter is no longer satisfied with only having influence in Uruguay, and Chile will also be his leader. Under the direction of Argentina's cast.

It seems that the whole of Argentina is flourishing under the leadership of Miter, especially as the grain production in Europe has decreased in recent years. As the world's largest grain exporter, Argentina has become a guest of European countries, so it has been affected by huge foreign exchange income. In addition, many advanced weapons were purchased from Europe.

For example, among the weapon submarines of the Netherlands, Argentina purchased three second-generation B-type submarines that are more advanced than the first-generation A-type submarines.

In terms of battleships, Argentina ordered in 187, and the Argentine steam ironclad battleship obtained from the Netherlands in 1872. At the same time, in order to balance, Argentina ordered a "bold" class steam ironclad ship from the United Kingdom. It entered service in 1869.

In order to win over Argentina, the United Kingdom also accepted the order.

Because of this, Anglo-Arab relations have been greatly promoted.

At this time, the international community was also suspicious of Argentina's attitude towards the Netherlands.

This is exactly what Britain wants.

"The fight between the UK and the Netherlands in Chile this time may be a huge opportunity for Argentina. Look at the map. If Argentina succeeds in Chile and can exert further influence, Argentina will not need to go through the Strait of Magellan and Germany to enter and leave the Pacific Ocean in the future. In Lake Strait, as long as we open up the overland channel of Chilean ports such as Santiago to arrive in Argentina, the itinerary can be shortened.

So why do I feel that Argentina must become an important influencer in Chile, instead of quietly watching the Netherlands and the United Kingdom compete for the fat of Chile there?"

Sarmiento's words reached Mitre's heart.

Sarmiento is 50 years old this year, and Mitre is 57 years old. The age gap between the two is known as the predecessors, so Sarmiento is very supportive of Mitre, and Mitre is very supportive of Sarmiento. She has been nurturing her with all her heart.

However, after Sarmiento became the vice president, Mitre suppressed intentionally or unintentionally to pave the way for his son. His only son, Carter, is only 25 years old this year, but he is already in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The mayor of Leith obviously used his power to support Carter.

As the capital, Buenos Aires, needless to say geographically, is also the center of the country politically. This is obviously an operation for cultivating successors.

Sarmiento naturally understood the truth.

So despite being suppressed, he endured it.Moreover, Mitre is famous for his hatred. He relied on his fierceness to successfully fight his way through Argentina and become the president.If there is no unexpected situation at this time, he is still strong and able to serve as the president of Argentina for at least another 20 years.

In 20 years, his eldest son Carter has already been trained.

Because of this, Sarmiento has indeed been a bit of a mess recently, changing his way with the trend, and becoming President Miter's echoer.

And that's exactly what Miter wants to see.

So on September 1878, 9, under the auspices of Sarmiento, the Argentine Parliament passed a resolution that Argentina would send an army of 25 people alone to participate in the peacekeeping operation in Chile, and the location was chosen in the United Kingdom. Neuquen, the capital of the Rio Negro province on the Argentine side between the army and the front lines of the Dutch army, will thus form a triangular military feature.

The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs later stated that it would not allow its neighbors to be occupied by powerful countries, and demanded that the United Kingdom and the Netherlands need to exercise restraint, and that the two countries need to cooperate with Argentina to ease the tension within Chile.

The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that it would not allow Chile to be occupied by major powers,

Well, many people in Argentina already regard Chile as their own.

Melbourne, Australia.

"Argentina is finally in the game"

William IV proudly said: "Everything is ready now, and the east wind is starting to blow."

Gerrit De Vries nodded and said: "At present, the UK seems to be acquiescing to Argentina's approach. It seems that the UK is indeed trying its best to win over Argentina."

"The most famous thing in British politics and diplomacy is not strength, but the most practical balance compared to them."

William IV followed up with disdain: "But it is based on absolute strength. Now Britain is not as fierce and powerful as it was 20 years ago."

"Your Excellency Gerrit, now we need to strengthen our diplomacy with the four countries of Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia. Only by grasping these four countries can the next plan be steadily advanced."

Finally, William IV said: "The British Empire looks at the sea. Although the army has been good in recent years, it is only good."

Britain is powerful in its navy. Although its army is good, in the event of losing wars many times, the British army has taken the main role.

William IV understood this exactly, so he wooed the four South American countries to form a 5-nation coalition army with the purpose of attacking the weaker side of Britain.

The reason why the United Kingdom waited so long this time is to let Argentina enter the game.

President Miter has become more and more powerful over the years, and his cooperation with the Netherlands has also been ambiguous. In recent years, he has flirted with the United Kingdom. William IV naturally sees it. Argentina's strategy for the future of the Netherlands It is very important and cannot be lost.

Therefore, it is time to activate the dark chess of Sarmiento. Some people may say how the Netherlands mastered Sarmiento. William IV could only rely on the other party's ignorance and hide decades of spy training and Utilization may be a fantasy for many people, but exactly, William IV knew how to do it?
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