v3 Chapter 411： How to get great power status?

The Netherlands needs to make the centripetal force of the African colonies all concentrated in the Netherlands, and it must need some means.

Although he doesn’t want to, any monarch will never give up the idea of ​​territorial expansion. Although William IV came from a peaceful age in later generations, he is just like playing a game. He will not think about giving up halfway and winning a big victory. I will choose former.

Therefore, the Netherlands must stabilize the African colonies so that the Netherlands can deploy more things targeting the Indian Ocean and Euro America.

After more than ten years of war, you don't need to guess to know that the world is currently war-weary.

Even the previous life's home country, General Zuo-zong-tang, is still fighting the rebellion in the west, so you don't need to think about it to know that the situation in their country is not good.

The American Civil War in North America lasted nearly 7 years. Not to mention heavy losses, millions of people were killed by the war.

Needless to say, Africa is almost like killing chickens and ducks.

Stabilize the Balkans, but just looking at the situation there, no one thinks that the big powers will stop fighting for turf.

The Baltic Sea seems to be stable, but in fact it is pretending to be deep.

In short, William IV knew that the present war would come to a slow end, and that the next few decades would be a rare period of peacetime in the majority.

Therefore, the Netherlands needs to make advanced deployments. For example, how does the Netherlands need to position itself in the world in this peaceful period?

Continue to be a middle country? In that case, Willem IV doesn't see any potential for Holland to miss out on this period.

Rise to a great power?

The current recognition of the Netherlands does not seem to be that high, right?

William IV actually understood the root of the great power status that the Netherlands lacked.

war?

The Netherlands is not suitable for launching a large-scale war at present, because the population loss will fall into a greater potential crisis because of its small population.

Therefore, it is not advisable for the Dutch to start a war.

But how can the Netherlands gain the status of a great power if it does not start a war?

William IV actually calculated early, that is, the indigenous army trained by the Netherlands in the Far East and Africa is 100,000 people.

That's right, William IV is going to use them to improve the status of the Netherlands and make a contribution to their role as part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Don't forget that too many indigenous people in these two places are also a threat to the Dutch. While eliminating the enemy, it improves the advantages required for internal governance. This is creating favorable conditions for the Dutch to govern the Far East.

Even if later generations are held accountable, William IV has already prepared a reason to prevaricate the past, "regardless of black and white, as long as they come to the Netherlands, they are Dutch, they are the greatest Dutch, and we pay tribute to them for giving their lives to the country. lofty respect"

This remark, William IV believes that no one can find fault, even those so-called human-rights-elements are difficult to do.

After all, a country needs someone to protect it, and every citizen is a guardian.

William IV wanted to use this policy to bridge the gap between the white Dutch and the natives, and it was just right for them. Their reference was worth the money.

Is this war, and the economy?

The future economic policy of the Netherlands naturally needs to be more thorough in the second industrial revolution.

As long as it firmly occupies this wave of industrial development, the Netherlands' position in the world will be further consolidated.

And even continue to dominate for more than a hundred years.

Therefore, the economic development method that William IV will make will focus on the Far East.

Why? After all, facing the influence of several major European powers or World War I in Europe at any time, it is 100% likely to pay attention to the possibility of giving up. In this case, placing it in the Far East is the best and most suitable approach for security.

Australia is vast and sparsely populated, with huge potential for economic development, as well as the Dutch East Indies (that is, Indo-Nepalese) and African overseas territories, all of which play a supporting role in the economy there.

With this natural advantageous environment for economic development and a natural security environment, if the Netherlands does not use it, it is possible to be punished by God.

Future wars in Europe will also hardly be affected here.

If everything is successful, then the Netherlands will become a great power comparable to the United Kingdom after World War I.

After World War II, the Netherlands will naturally not be worse than the old United States.

Although many people know this in later generations, who in this world knows? isn't it?

....

Ouch! Ouch!

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister and Mr. Randy are at the door."

The knock on the door and the reminder from the captain of the guard brought William IV back to his senses.

"come in"

After Tolbek came in, he finished his salute, and then he took the right-hand position under the watch of William IV.

A short time later, Randy Alton, general manager of the Dutch East India Company, also sat down.

"The development of the Far East is on the right track, and everything is moving towards the goal. It may only take 10 years. With my full support, an Australian continent that is no weaker than European countries will emerge, and even the Dutch East Indies will appear. The Pacific Islands, etc. are grouped together to form strength.”

William IV said with certainty: "In the security environment there, even in the face of the British challenge at that time The Netherlands will not be afraid. In 1878, it is a good thing for the Netherlands to become the hegemon of the Far East. Days. As for Europe, we can only rely on the strength of various countries.”

No way, the Netherlands in Europe is too small, and Greenland, which was originally purchased from Denmark, is sparsely populated, all of which limit the influence of the Netherlands in Europe. If it weren't for the early alliance between Sweden and Denmark, would the Netherlands even be able to keep a middle power in the future? The status influence is uncertain.

In this situation, the Netherlands can only exercise this position of equal power in Europe.

When William IV thought of this, he couldn't help but think of Spain, Italy and the Ottoman Empire who had recently jumped higher.

William IV smiled at the two and asked:

"Spanish Insabel II seems to be rising in popularity, but he is also facing many difficulties. In his country, it is the top priority to realize the sustainable governance of the Prime Minister Ramon Narvaez's regime supported by Insabel II. But it seems likely to get stuck in the quagmire again.

I think the Netherlands is most likely in a state where its diplomacy is too enthusiastic about foreign exchanges. How can the foreign side ensure the diplomatic space between the Netherlands among the contradictions in European countries, how to maintain the relationship between the Netherlands and other countries, and how to solve the prominent anti-Dutch anti-Dutch relationship in recent years. Emotions, how to restore the relationship with France, which seems to have no emotional connection between the people of the Netherlands and France after the French invasion of the Kingdom of Siam After that, the military security and the economic security problems brought about by the changes in the Dutch industrial chain, etc., all require us to find a solution at present, which is a foreign strategy different from the past.

The three major projects of industrial economy, military and diplomatic strategy are correct, and this is the topic we need to think about today.”