Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 925: A fire has set the British literary world on fire

On June 1881, 6, Napoleon III of the Second French Empire, who had not been seen for a long time, visited Stockholm, Sweden. After a lapse of 14 years, he made a historic stop in Amsterdam, the European territory of the Netherlands, for half a day for rest and refreshment before returning to Paris by boat.

Although this was only a small move, it contained a major change in the diplomacy of the Second French Empire.

Following the European emperor's sudden overture to the Netherlands, major European powers seemed to be divided on how to deal with the Netherlands.

On June 1881, 6, Colonna, the Foreign Minister of the Second French Empire, who was attending the Balkan Peninsula Summit in Tirana, Albania Province, the Netherlands, called on the countries participating in the summit to cooperate with the Netherlands. He said that the Second French Empire was ready. On the issue of the Balkan Peninsula, we will work with the Netherlands to promote the peace process here.

Colonna was a direct descendant of Napoleon III, and he was Napoleon III's designated candidate to be the next Prime Minister of the Second French Empire.

Therefore, his statement shows that Paris seems to have really changed in its diplomacy. Many people even predict that this is Paris deliberately alienating its relationship with London and reducing its dependence on the United Kingdom. This has told the countries of the 13 South American Group, especially The Netherlands is the leader, and the Second French Empire will not be involved in the Anglo-Dutch global maritime hegemony because of the confrontation between Britain and the Netherlands.

The Summit on the Balkan Peninsula was scheduled to open on June 1881, 6. It has been held for six consecutive days now. From the first day, Colona has successively met with relevant parties from the Balkan Peninsula participating in the meeting in Tirana. The person in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in these pro-Dutch or not anti-Dutch environments, Kolona cleverly delivered a pro-Dutch speech.

Coupled with Napoleon III's stay in Amsterdam, the combined actions of the two made everyone realize that this was the Second French Empire's overture to the Netherlands.

What Paris did caused dissatisfaction in London.

But Paris has always been dissatisfied with Britain's shirk in helping the Second French Empire defeat the Third French Republic in southern France.

Many people can't help but speculate that this is Napoleon III's disgust with Britain, trying to remind Britain that if Britain doesn't come to you, then our French Second Empire will be "derailed."

At the same time, the Ambassador of the Second French Empire to the Netherlands

The actions of Napoleon III and the Second French Empire were mainly due to the proximity of Britain and Germany.

Germany can be said to have been the enemy of the French Empire for more than half a century. Since the time of his uncle Napoleon I, Prussia united with other British countries in the anti-French war, and finally the First French Empire was overthrown.

If this is the case alone, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is actually the same as the other Holy Four Kingdoms. However, in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, France failed. At the same time as it ceded its territory, King William I of Prussia announced the establishment of the German Empire in Paris, which shocked the whole of France. His face snapped.

At the same time, William I and Bismarck were still worried about France, and even supported the revolution in the south, abruptly splitting France.

Germany is the backing behind the Third French Republic in southern France. Napoleon III has always wanted to unify the south, but he knew his own strength. He understood that William I and Bismarck would not want to see a unified France.

After all, in this way, Germany is the most powerful country in Europe. Even the Russian Empire is slightly inferior to Germany due to technology and weapons.

What's more, Austria-Hungary is now allied with Germany.When Dangchi heard the news, it reduced Napoleon III's schedule in Stockholm, Sweden, by one day.

At the same time, combined with the recent interaction between Britain and Germany against the Netherlands, Napoleon III, after passing through Denmark, stopped directly in Amsterdam for repairs to express his dissatisfaction with Britain.

Those who are familiar with the reasons behind this will understand the anger of Napoleon III.But understanding is understanding, many people in London still began to condemn Paris's actions.

In particular, Disraeli, the leader of the British opposition Tory Party, commented on Napoleon III as a wolf, "I don't know what the French emperor in Paris was thinking. Why did he choose to show favor to the Netherlands between Britain and the Netherlands? Didn't he know that if Britain hadn't stepped in to free him from German prison in 1871, some people would have thought that the 63-year-old would have been able to withstand a few years of captivity?

It was precisely the appearance of the British savior that saved him from the sea of ​​suffering. He should be grateful not to the aristocrats of Paris, but to his ally on the other side of the English Channel, Britain.

But look now, the people helped by Britain have turned against the British government run by the Whigs.I don’t know if this is a sign of our good intentions being let down by others in the UK, or whether we have cultivated a white-eyed wolf in the past ten years.

If the Tories under my leadership had come to power in 1885, I would not have said no to the Netherlands first, but I would have said to Paris that you are all bastards.

If Paris is not convinced, then we can try to contact the Lyon government in southern France, and we can use this to fight back against Napoleon III. "

Disraeli was the British Prime Minister who successfully ran for two terms from 1866 to 1869 and from 1874 to 1880.

Gladstone lost his re-election bid to his old rival the Tories last year.

Re-election seems to be the biggest drawcard for each party.

Therefore, from 1866 to 1881 (Gladstone’s current term ended in 1885), the two men took turns taking the throne for 16 years. In addition to the more than three years after this term, in the past 20 years, the position of British Prime Minister has been The two of them took turns taking control.

It can be said that Disraeli's words are really very weighty. After all, British conservatives are generally stronger than the current liberal forces.

Disraeli's words seemed to detonate the British celebrity effect, so many British politicians joined in condemning Napoleon III and the French Second Empire government.

In the end, even this fire scripture burned into the literary world.

Blake actually stood up first to express his dissatisfaction with France.You must know that Blake was the first great poet of British romantic poetry. This craftsman who made a living by publishing was an enthusiastic supporter of the French Revolution. Therefore, he always supported the French Third Republic, but he also opposed its philosophical foundation. Rationalism.

This time, the British literary world was on fire, and the British literary world suddenly appeared and bubbled.

Browning backed Black's statement.

But the literary men who had always supported the Whig Party were not to be outdone.

So Tennyson was introduced. You must know that the coexistence of Tennyson and Browning is the situation in the British literary world.

Well, Britain was completely messed up by Napoleon III.

(End of this chapter)