Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 987 Winning over the Persian Empire
The first goal of the Dutch Privy Council meeting plan is to continue to promote the Mexican War, use the Thirteen Latin American Group as a cover, use Austria-Hungary to involve the German Empire, consume the strength and influence of these two countries, and put an end to these two Each country has closer relations with the thirteen Latin American countries. At the same time, these twelve countries are firmly tied to the Dutch chariot, and they are both prosperous and prosperous with the Netherlands.

The second goal is to attack the east and west. While using Latin American countries to consume the German-Austrian Alliance, it can also quickly prepare for the expansion of the Southeast Asian Peninsula in the Far East. The goal is to use the Kingdom of Siam (the future Thailand, Cambodia, Laos) - the predecessor of the Three Kingdoms of Laos) planned to lease part of the Pashu Malay Peninsula to the Netherlands for 100 years, in order to take advantage of the opportunity to take over Burma and even Bangladesh without sufficient preparation by the British.and the British part of the Malay Peninsula.

As long as we win here, the Dutch hegemony in the Far East will be more stable, and at least in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime hegemony will be established.

Even if Britain occupied the Indian Peninsula and the Suez Canal, it would pose an even smaller threat to the Netherlands. William IV said at the meeting that at that time, to deal with Britain, it could use the Eurasian continent to the north of the Russian Empire. .

This is why William IV was confident that he could acquire the territory of Burma and even Bengal.

The Tsarist Empire expanded to the south of Central Asia and the northern part of the Indian Peninsula, while the Netherlands used Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and East Oman, which would give Britain trouble. In addition, William IV was advancing on Sumatra at sea and quickly attacking Burma. It stated that it would use land and sea to surround the 10,000+ British troops who should belong to India at military ports.Moreover, many of them are Indian indigenous troops. For the Netherlands, this may be an easy victory.

As William IV narrated, dots were added little by little on a large map, and the eyes of the 20 members of the Privy Council suddenly glowed with gold. Obviously, according to his words and actions, defeating the British was no longer a difficult task.

William IV finally said: "The key point is to obtain the Russian Empire's attack on Afghanistan and North India. As long as this is done in place, half of the success will be achieved."

Foreign Minister Joseph Beit responded at this time and promised to complete this task.

Gerrit De Vries agreed with this. He asked: "Your Majesty, just in case or to increase your confidence, I think it is possible to go one step further?"

Prime Minister Lyndon, leader of the Christian Party, and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Jules Danetang, leader of the Socialist Party, looked at each other slightly.Obviously, they are wary.However, this warning is correct, because Gerrit de Vries wants to show that the Liberal Party's diplomatic ability will not disappear when it is in opposition.

William IV looked at the actions of the three and was very satisfied. This was the effect needed for competition.The Liberal Party of Prince Yi is too strong and has been directly in power for 16 years, which is too long. After all, this is almost the same time as when he took office. If nothing else, many domestic public opinion thinks that he only favors the Liberal Party, which makes many people dissatisfied. , William IV had heard about it, but before 1870, the Christian Party at that time could not afford to support it and could not deal with the Liberal Party, so in 1869 he began to plan to break the deadlock and regain northern Belgium to the Netherlands. Hundreds of Belgians Thousands of people returned to the Netherlands and became a new force in Dutch politics. The Socialist Party of Jules Danetant, which was cultivated by himself, became the third force in Dutch politics.

Afterwards, Jurda Netant and Joseph Beit lived up to expectations and added various distinctive programs to the Socialist Party that were different from the Christian Party and the Liberal Party. They took the disadvantaged lower class people and foreign exchanges and even immigrants as sources of nutrients. The Netherlands just after 1871 The capital was moved to the Far Eastern Australian continent, and immigrants from all over the world were attracted to the Far Eastern Australian continent. Therefore, the Socialist Party, which took this ride, turned out to be a strong newcomer. In many places, it was even comparable to the conservative Christian Party. In terms of potential, even the liberal Liberal Party was even more powerful. Attract people to join the party.

The general trend is said to be the Socialist Party.The Socialist Party has also become a model for other small parties in the Netherlands to learn from.The news received by William IV showed that the number of political parties currently enthroned in the Netherlands has exceeded 10. This is also the target set by William IV. The party must have more than 500 members before it can establish a party. When 10 political parties are reached, The number is not allowed to increase. Others who want to participate in politics must choose to join the party or run as independents.

This is to prevent interest groups everywhere from acting independently and disrupting the unity of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

William IV looked at the three giants of Dutch politics in front of him and began to think about other things.

Meanwhile, William IV's decision soon became the subject of the notebooks of the Privy Council members present.

Gerrit de Vries's performance obviously let the Liberals know in advance. The senior members of the Privy Council were not surprised, but other members of the Privy Council of the Christian Party and the Socialist Party showed surprise and vigilance.Obviously, these people still don't dare to be careless about the Liberal Party.

Prime Minister Lyndon asked at this time: "I don't know where to start from Mr. Gerrit's so-called increase in confidence?"

Socialist Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Jules Danetant also smiled and said: "Yes, I am also curious about where Lord Griet's chances of winning are increased?"

William IV pretended not to see it and chose to remain silent, calmly watching everything that happened in front of him.

It seems that all this has nothing to do with him, and he did not cause it intentionally.

Gerrit De Vries: "My opinion is that a few of us roped in the Russian Empire to attack Afghanistan and North India, so why not win over the Persian Empire next to the British-occupied colonial India?"

Persian Empire?

Many people suddenly became quiet after hearing this.

The Persian Empire is an ancient country. This country has never been very cold to Europeans, and is even very hostile. It combines politics and religion. It is a group of lunatics who are desperate for life and unreasonable. At that time, it was said that the British wanted to coerce the other side and ask them to hand over The northern coast of the Persian Gulf was used as a military port by the British, who fully dominated the Persian Gulf and even the Arabian Gulf. In the end, they frantically drove away the British across the country. Even the embassy and other diplomatic envoys almost felt that they had gone to the Arabian Sea to feed fish. .

Although the British guns are advanced, those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes.To be honest, Britain is frightened by these people, just like Hong Xiuquan's brother Xiuquan of the Qing Dynasty. Westerners are afraid of this.

Although the Netherlands was not involved, they still experienced the trembling fear in the UK.

There is no need. Few countries in the West are willing to provoke each other. They would rather provoke the Kingdom of Ethiopia, which the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire failed to invade.

Lyndon and Jules Danetang shouted almost at the same time: "Is there anything the Liberal Party can do?"

Under the gaze of William IV, Gerrit de Vries nodded with a smile and said: "Yes, the Persian Empire is currently ruled by the Qajar Dynasty and was established by the Turks. Both Britain and Russia plundered the Persian Empire, so the Persian Empire and The two countries have enmity, but the Netherlands has become the target of the Persian Empire. The Liberal Party began to interact with them as early as 1876. This time, I am willing to send an envoy to Tehran for a friendly visit."

William IV laughed and said: "That's it. It's done. It's a great achievement."

(End of this chapter)