v3 Chapter 524： Attack on London Negotiations

Because the Speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives Huntington announced in Madrid, Spain that the Dutch House of Representatives would push for Dutch legislation to strengthen Belgian rule and push Belgium to return to the embrace of the Netherlands, the United Kingdom refuted it, but on the 23rd it was publicly supported by Bismarck from Prussia. The opposition of the British and French and the support of Prussia and Spain became the world's attention.

On February 24, 1869, Queen Victoria of the British Empire expressed concern over the Dutch House of Representatives' intentions to meddle in Belgium, but he did not expect the tension between England and the Netherlands to escalate further because of the House Huntington's affair.

Queen Victoria made the above statement in a public interview with British newspapers before her trip to Edinburgh to inspect the completion of primary education there. On this occasion, the Dutch House of Representatives announced that the Dutch House of Representatives would promote the "Our Belgium" motion during a visit to Madrid, the capital of Spain, the day before.

Huntington, the Speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives, visited Spain on February 20, 1869 under a severe warning from the United Kingdom. In response, the United Kingdom began a confrontation with the Dutch and Spanish naval warships in northern Spain on the 20th. The United Kingdom has even conducted military training in the Mediterranean. , this is the first time in history that the United Kingdom launched a two-sided naval oppression on both sides of the Spanish coast.

Queen Victoria, who had never appeared or was reluctant to directly comment on Huntington's defense of Spain, said: "I'm not worried, but I am very concerned about the Dutch government and Her Majesty William IV for letting the Dutch speaker I am concerned about meddling in Dutch foreign policy, and I don't think the Dutch government and the royal family will allow the House of Representatives to do more than they currently do."

Huntington is the first visit to Spain by the Speaker of the Dutch House of Representatives, and Huntington's remarks against the United Kingdom before the trip have drawn much attention to this trip. London has greatly provocatively demonstrated Huntington's trip to Spain, and has taken a series of retaliatory actions, including the British call to stop for two days. countries in the Far East to cooperate against the French invasion of the Kingdom of Siam and to support the Kingdom of Siam Arms Corridor plan to negotiate.

Following Queen Victoria's remarks, Huntington's visit to Spain has further strained Anglo-Dutch tensions already due to the Anglo-Dutch presence in North America. Dutch Prime Minister Tolbeck was asked if Huntington's visit to Spain would be considered a mistake. Criticized, he just answered ambiguous: "It's his decision"

At the same time, in London, England, the Anglo-Dutch diplomatic negotiation scene.

On behalf of the Dutch Deputy Foreign Minister, Hesbet Von, the Dutch Foreign Minister, is negotiating intensely with the British Foreign Minister Russell.

"His Excellency the great Viscount Palmerston of the British Empire supported the separatists in Belgium in 1830, causing many people in Belgium to be emotionally dissatisfied with the Netherlands, and cared about the British warships to force the then Dutch government to swallow the lost The bitter fruit of Belgium, I don't think the Netherlands voluntarily gave up Belgian rule, but was forced.

At this point, to this day, the Dutch are still brooding. I think about this, Russell, as the former prime minister and current foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, was the best partner of Lord Palmerston in the past. At this time, he even proposed the Netherlands Don't you think it's wrong to talk about Belgian ambitions? Or is it that over 30 years have passed, the honorable Excellency Russell took the initiative to forget such a thing because of this negotiation? "

What a Dutch Deputy Foreign Minister!

Russell stared at the 34-year-old Nicholas Pearson in front of him, as if he saw the Viscount Palmerston he had just met back then. In the blink of an eye, Viscount Palmerston has left the people, and he still needs to face the provocation of the powerful Netherlands against the United Kingdom. Now, he is directly in London. This made Russell feel whether there was something wrong with the UK, or why such a provocative thing happened.

Opposite him, Nicholas Pearson's eyes are colorful. Since 1830, the best political combination of the Whig party in the United Kingdom has been the Viscount Palmerston and Russell. One became Prime Minister and the other was Foreign Secretary. Change positions in these two positions.

Now the powerful Palmerston, the iron-fisted figure who has suppressed the whole of Europe, has died, and Russell is already old Mike. As his successor, Clayston seems to be not yet a Tory party Disraeli's opponent.

And after years of understanding, he also knew that the Tories had a conflict with Queen Victoria of the royal family. In this case, his trip to London seemed to convince the United Kingdom to accept the Dutch position of Belgium, and it was very difficult to return to the Netherlands. Some eyebrows.

Russell: "Yes, the Netherlands used to be the owner of that part of Belgium, but don't forget that the Kingdom of the Netherlands did not own Belgium until 1815, when the British and Tsarist Empire's Vienna system was established to support the Netherlands. Re-established and formed the United Kingdom with Belgium and Luxembourg, from 1815 to 1839, in fact, the Dutch ruled Belgium for only 24 years.”

Russell sneered: "As the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, you want to tell me that Belgium belongs to the Netherlands, but does not say that Belgium is not the Netherlands. Is it bullying that I am not familiar with history?"

Nicholas Pearson paused for a while, then looked at Russell's half-smiling expression and said with a straight face: "But according to what Your Excellency Russell said, it seems that South Africa was a territory of the Netherlands at that time, but it was because Belgium was occupied by the Great Britain behind Your Excellency. The Empire backed Dutch rule over Belgium at the time, and that was why the Dutch transfer of Cape Town and Cape of Good Hope in South Africa to Britain was agreed.”

He further pointed out: "If Your Excellency has doubts about the history class, we can continue to study the reasons for this contradiction between our two countries, which may help resolve the contradiction between the two countries."

In order to restore the country as soon as possible in the Netherlands, the three countries of Britain, Russia and Austria (referring to Austria-Hungary) were putting pressure on William I, the leader of the Nassau family of the Dutch royal family. , so finally agreed to the British demands of South Africa.

It is for this reason that South Africa, which was historically a Dutch colony, became a British colony.

However, when everyone in the Netherlands was gratified to lose the strategically important South Africa and gain Belgium next to the country, they did not expect that Belgium was finally ripped off from the Netherlands by the British design, and the entire Netherlands It was so painful that His Majesty William I even proposed to retire. In 1840, he gave up the throne to his son William II, and died not long after that.

This incident has become a knot in the hearts of everyone in the Netherlands.

Seeing Russell's stunned expression, Nicholas Pearson immediately said: "The Netherlands exchanged South Africa for the British Empire back then, but Belgium is now the object of British protection. It's a good thing"

Russell: "?"

Nicholas Pearson further said: "The global reputation of the British Empire will be damaged because of this. No one can stand without credibility. I don't think it is good for the UK to screw up its own credibility. Now it is time to return to the UK to defend itself. It's time for a damaged reputation track"

It's useless to see fools, and the young opponent in front of him seems to have more energy and is more foolish than him. This made him sigh and admit the fact that he was old.

So he decisively changed the subject and said: "But these are not enough for the United Kingdom to recognize the rule of Belgium to the Netherlands. Maybe you don't know, we, Her Majesty Queen Victoria, asked the British government to protect the royal family of the Leopold family just yesterday. status, must ensure that the Kingdom of Belgium cannot disappear on the European continent, on this point, the British government has reached an unprecedented consensus.”

Russell's face was very firm: "Therefore, the Netherlands has thought about annexing Belgium. For us, it is difficult to agree."

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Prussia.

Crown Prince Frederick: "The UK should oppose the annexation of Belgium by the Netherlands. After all, the UK has always regarded Belgium as an enclave for monitoring the French and Dutch coasts, and it is also one of the few transit ports for the UK in continental Europe. No matter where you look, the UK does not will agree."

When William I heard the words, he somewhat agreed.

However, did William IV of Holland do something in vain? He doesn't believe it.

So he couldn't help but turn his attention to Bismarck.

Mauch too.

Bismarck said quietly: "The crown prince's idea is quite good, but we can think of it, I don't think those people in the Netherlands will not know ~ www.novelhall.com~ Since this is the case, at this time it is Huntington to break out, then it proves that the Netherlands will not This shocking news is released for no reason. Therefore, everyone will wait and see. It will be even more exciting later. Perhaps an unexpected tact is about to appear. Anyway, we have publicly supported the Netherlands. It is time to do and have done. , the rest is the Netherlands itself."

Several people heard the words, and immediately nodded in agreement.

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Native Netherlands.

William IV and Dutch Prime Minister Tolbeck and Foreign Minister Hesbet Fung are playing out the London negotiations.

"Queen Victoria will never give up Belgium. After all, Leopold I was originally supposed to be the husband of the British princess, but after the death of the former, Leopold I finally introduced his widowed sister to the former British king, In the end, Queen Victoria, her niece, was pushed to the position of Queen of England. Therefore, for Queen Victoria, Leopold I was not only her only uncle, but also her best political ally and foreign aid. Although Leopold I has passed away, Queen Victoria will definitely stick to these incense and kindness, which is beneficial to her feelings and her country's credibility and reputation."

Tolbeck, 71, said: "So we have to be prepared for the UK's firm opposition"

Foreign Secretary Haysbet Fung agreed: "We also assess that the UK will not lose Belgium for a reason."

After speaking, the two couldn't help but look at William IV.

William IV said confidently: "Even if you think so, then it seems that Nicholas Pearson's conditions may let the United Kingdom relax."

Tolbeck and Haysbert Feng: "??????"

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