Chapter 57

Just when Bismarck was about to wait for the other side to make another rude words, insulting William I and Prussia, he was ready to fight back.

Unexpectedly, Pearson deviated from his vision again, instead of chasing after Prussia, instead...

"Today, as the Dutch ambassador to Prussia, I was invited to this beautiful and majestic royal palace in Prussia to participate in the invitation of His Majesty and the Prime Minister. Although I have only had a snack until now, I am a little flattered, but it is the same as just now. As I said, we are actually grasshoppers in the Netherlands and Prussia on the same rope. We should not sigh about our differences, but forget that we are now unified allies in our policy toward Britain."

As if our relationship should be the most harmonious, Pearson said intimately: "Today, I am here to discuss the termination of unnecessary competition for the Netherlands and Prussia, to seek the harmonious development of Hopp, and even to jointly prosper the economic and industrial development of the two countries. What a blessing."

"As the representative of the Netherlands, I not only hope that our two countries will avoid wasting unnecessary resources on our own two countries, but also hope that my Majesty and the Prime Minister will abandon our differences and previous grudges with the Netherlands, and seek common development, so that the integration of the two countries can be achieved. Full-scale development and growth"

"I am very grateful that both sides can now sit down, calmly, and talk about sincere cooperation between the Netherlands and Prussia, ending the conflict, talking about development, and not talking about disputes between the two countries, which is the most important thing for all of us. Helpful, for now, it should be like this....

Pearson is really funny.

Basically, he spoke for 5 minutes in a row by himself, yes, he was alone, speaking and answering by himself.

If his immediate superior, Dutch Foreign Minister Hesbert Feng was here, he would have jumped up in surprise. Why?

Because of Pearson's current state, it seems that some time ago, in the foreign teacher's class at the Netherlands Diplomatic Academy, William IV preached many appraisal goals on how to be a good diplomat, if he was here.

I will definitely be amazed, because Pearson's current style and means of doing things are fully qualified for what a real diplomatic envoy should have. The rest is personal talent, and Pearson's achievements over the years, no one dared to deny him. talent.

This time, William I and Bismarck also gave their faces and nodded.

After nodding, Bismarck looked at William I. He saw William I's kindness, but he was more familiar with the fear in his eyes.

With the three frank and direct in-depth tug-of-war discussions on various matters between the two countries, in the end, even King William I of Prussia had to admit that the Dutch ambassador to Prussia this year is really a person worthy of admiration. diplomatic powerhouse.

An hour later, on February 19, 1862, at 22:00.

After listening to the attendant confirming that Pierson had left the palace in the special carriage of the Dutch embassy, ​​William I said with some envy:

"William IV has found a treasure. In my opinion, this Pearson can definitely enter the history of European diplomacy and be listed in the top five in the history of European diplomacy. After all, you are also Bismarck."

Seeing that he didn't say it completely, Bismarck smiled rudely and said, "Am I also shriveled? Your Majesty, the diplomatic community always pays attention to the general situation and the small situation. In today's world, in diplomacy, it is necessary to talk about the achievement of the general trend. There is only Palmerston, and the others are only a small trend at best. Even me, at most, can be regarded as the top of the small trend, and there is still a long way to go to reach the general trend.

Speaking of this, he had to sigh that the current national strength of Prussia is still too great compared to the British Empire, and the British Empire grew to such a power in Palmerston's hands. Therefore, Palmerston is in Europe. In the hearts of people, it is equivalent to the history of Britain's diplomatic growth, and he alone is the background board of the United Kingdom.

In Prussia, his position was still in the groping period, and although he had a great reputation, his position in Prussia, except for the upper class including William I, was still not stable in the hearts of ordinary Prussians.

Of course, he also has self-confidence. If the plans in his mind are implemented, then his historical positioning in Prussia will be an unprecedented chapter. Thinking of this, he can't help but feel proud.

"Your Majesty, the Netherlands does not have much conflict with us at present. Even, we can use the influence of the Netherlands in the German Confederation to unite more allies within the Confederation for us."

"You mean?"

"Your Majesty, don't forget that Luxembourg and Württemberg are good friends with us. Saxony is a grand duchy with close ties to Austria. Pearson also said just now that if Saxony can make some concessions to Saxony on some issues, Saxony will The Duchy of Saxony is willing to fall to Prussia when Prussia needs it"

Speaking of this, Bismarck still sighs in his heart. The Netherlands, unknowingly, has reached such a level of influence on Saxony?

In addition to Luxembourg, Württemberg, Saxony, and Hanover, which is said to have a good relationship, the 28 kingdoms and principalities of the German Confederation, the Netherlands has reached such a level with 4 of them, and has such a change in the diplomatic influence of these four principalities, Even Prussia has no such ability.

William I was also amazed, but he was more fortunate that he didn't really have a bad relationship with the other party just now. The benefits of friendship with the Netherlands were too great.

He has confidence in challenging the status of the Austrian German Confederation next, because this meeting has increased the odds of winning.

And thinking of the agreement just now, William I was also very excited.

"Prime Minister, the agreement with the Netherlands this time will change the rules of Prussia's foreign relations in the future, and even its influence is difficult to estimate. We need to make corresponding strategies to deal with possible spillover effects, but the benefits are also proportional. The alliance allows us to finally make the other party compromise in an overwhelming manner when dealing with Hannover. Unfortunately, in addition to the possible support of the British Empire at sea, Denmark in the north is a factor that has to be considered around Hanover. "

When talking about Denmark, William I was very ambitious. Denmark has always been a hedgehog for Prussia's expansion.

"Because Denmark's position is too important, it guards the throat of the Baltic customs, and the Kalmar Alliance formed with Sweden and Norway was to deal with the German Confederation. Although the relationship between the two countries has faded over the years, the bond is still there. , Prussia can't be too hasty, lest it lose Denmark, but first hate Sweden,"

Bismarck said slowly: "And in the Baltic Sea, apart from Sweden and us, don't forget that the Tsarist Russian Empire is also the most important factor here. Although the Tsarist Russian Empire has a close relationship with us, once it comes to the key strategic issues, As in the last Opus leadership dispute, the final fall to Austria was a complete defeat for Prussia, and we cannot underestimate the reaction of the biggest factor that dominates the situation in Central Europe."

"And Your Majesty, don't forget that the British Empire has always had close relations with Denmark, and the idea of ​​the British Empire wanting to establish a naval base in Denmark has flowed out from Denmark many times, but it is a pity that Frederick VII of Denmark was worried about his own sovereignty. It was damaged, and Sweden and us, as well as the Netherlands and Tsarist Russia, strongly opposed it, so it didn't matter. Therefore, if we move too much at this time, be careful that the British Empire will take the opportunity to find an excuse to enter, which will affect our follow-up series of plans. It will cause great changes, therefore, befriending the Netherlands has become our current foreign policy, but it has become the cheapest and most profitable option."

After that, Bismarck added: "Especially in the connection of the Indian Ocean, if the Netherlands has a further relationship with us, I am curious, is the tripartite agreement between the Netherlands and France and us a deformity?"

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On the other side, Pearson, who was sitting in the carriage, was also quickly calculating the gains and losses of tonight's meeting.

Just now, on behalf of His Majesty William IV, he discussed with William I and Bismarck the relationship between the two countries to strengthen cooperation in the future.

Statement on the further development of the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between the two countries.

And choose an opportunity next month to start the "2+2" strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of the Netherlands and Prussia and the chiefs of general staff, which will be held once a quarter to benchmark the diplomatic strategic dialogue between the two countries.

Agreed to strengthen cooperation and coordination on bilateral and multilateral relations, and signed 20 cooperation agreements.

Pearson was also very moved by the power delegated to him by His Majesty. A gentleman died for his confidant, and William IV is now with him. This is the pattern.

Hope this round of interaction and coordination is rich in content and is conducive to the formulation of a common European strategy for stability between the two countries.

And the two sides also reached an agreement that the first strategic dialogue will be held at the beginning of next month before the 10th of next month.

In just two weeks, the high-level interaction between the two countries will be staged, which will send a signal to Europe that the relationship between Hope and Pu is more special than before.

From the performance of William I and Bismarck just now, Pearson knew that the Hopp strategy was taking advantage of the prevailing situation, and Prussia was eager to increase this bargaining chip to compete with Austria, and the Netherlands was also willing to become such a bargaining chip. To combine the comprehensive strength of Prussia, take advantage of the situation to increase the influence of the Netherlands in Europe~www.mtlnovel.com~ The Netherlands is still weaker at present, if the Netherlands has the strength of Prussia now, he will not be in William I and In front of Bismarck, they need to pay attention to their likes and dislikes, to provoke them to agree with the benefits of friendship with the Netherlands. I think the two of them also know this reason. "

The rapidity of the alliance not only shows that the alliance between the Netherlands and Prussia has brought real benefits to Prussia, but also shows that in the heart of the two most powerful politicians in Prussia, the Netherlands did not think it would threaten the status of Prussia. It would be so urgent to form an alliance with the Netherlands.

To put it simply, people have underestimated the future potential of the Netherlands. Little fish, whether it is at sea or in a freshwater lake, is still a little fish after all!

It's not enough that when he thinks of the dream that His Majesty once talked to him, the blueprint he painted, he couldn't help but sneer, and at the same time he was full of energy.

The Netherlands will surely shake the world!

.....Just today, not only Pearson, who is stationed in Prussia, has launched a campaign against Prussia. The Dutch ambassador to Portugal, Mackay, the ambassador to Belgium, John Carr, the ambassador to France, Jefferson. Brinjing, the ambassador to the United States, Al Gore, the ambassador to the Russian Empire, Calvin Colin, and the ambassador to the UK, Mike Davies, all launched relevant activities in their respective countries today.

The Dutch secretly launched the discussion and campaigning action, and finally overwhelming, attacked the world, the purpose is for the next, William IV is going to push his father William III, the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg to the position of the king of the Kingdom of Greece, to replace the current unpopular. King Otto set out to seek the support of the nations.

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The camera returns to the Privy Council of the Netherlands, where it is the Minister of Industry's turn to report