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Chapter 1154 Threat from the Ambassador

Saldua has been Colombia's diplomatic ambassador for many years and has a great diplomatic influence in Colombia. He has been an ally of Domingo for many years.

Louis Lun is the Dutch Ambassador to Colombia.

Although the two met less, they both cared about each other very much.

For example, the recent choice of the Domingo government to get closer to the United Kingdom has made Louis Lun unhappy.

Although the relationship between the Netherlands and Colombia is not as strong as that of Venezuela, it can still be regarded as an alliance.

Now there is sudden news of Colombian "rebellion", which makes the Netherlands feel like being shot in the back.

Therefore, this time Ambassador Louis Lun paid a direct visit, which was within Saldua's expectations but also unexpected.

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, we do not want your country to have too close relations with the United Kingdom." Louis Lun said straightforwardly.

"Our relationship with the United Kingdom is not very close, and it is far inferior to the relationship between Colombia and the Netherlands. I don't know why the Ambassador said this?" Saldua asked rhetorically.

Louislon knew that this topic could not continue, so he jumped to the topic: "Spain was once, but now among the allies of the Netherlands in Latin America, Colombia is the only one trying to promote closer exchanges with the United Kingdom.

The Netherlands and other countries are condemning Britain and Germany for providing weapons to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but Colombia is not only condemning but also strengthening cooperation. Colombia's approach can be said to be unique in Latin America. "

"Colombia is an ally of the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom is an opponent of the Netherlands. Shouldn't Colombia take the same position as the Netherlands and take corresponding countermeasures against the United Kingdom?" Louislon asked.

Saldua sneered and said: "No matter how you sound, it sounds like he is threatening us. The ambassador's actions and persecution do not look like what the allies are doing! If this is really the case, I can follow It is time for our President to discuss whether the alliance between our two countries is worth continuing."

"However, Colombia's constitution does not directly establish the United Kingdom as an enemy, and our foreign policy does not require it to become an opponent of all the opponents of the Netherlands. Mr. Ambassador, this is difficult."

Louis Lun secretly thought: Spain and Colombia are naturally different. Spain is a big country, but Colombia is just a small country that is not even a middle power.

"Mr. Ambassador, what does this mean? Do you think that Colombia can no longer even have its own diplomatic sovereignty, and needs the Netherlands to guide our Ministry of Foreign Affairs on how to work? If this is the case, then the Netherlands is too lenient, right? ?”

Saldua smiled and said: "So, it is actually understandable for Colombia to relax its relations with the United Kingdom a little without violating its covenant with the Netherlands. After all, Spain is also an ally of the Netherlands, but Spain has never been with the Netherlands. African rival Portugal turned its back, and the Netherlands never asked Spain to do so.

Louislon's eyes flashed sharply when he heard this, and he stared at the other party and said: "We in the Netherlands have no intention of confronting Colombia, but is the Domingo government sure that we want to do this?"

Is there any difference between Colombia and Spain? "

He did not directly mention the entire country of Colombia, but only mentioned the Domingo cabinet government. He was obviously distinguishing between the cabinet government and the entire country of Colombia.

But these words cannot be said out loud, as they can hurt people's self-esteem and can easily lead to trouble.

Louis Lun said: "Sometimes, being too independent can easily lead to trouble."

Louis Lun's intention made Saldua tremble in his heart, and he had already realized what the other party meant.

There is no confrontation with the country of Colombia, but the Domingo government is mentioned. Obviously, this is the reason why President Domingo is dissatisfied. So, is the next step for the Netherlands to accurately deal with the Domingo government?

If this is the case, then I, the foreign minister, will be the first to be attacked and become the target of attack.

The Louis Lun in front of him is the third generation head of the diplomatic embassy trained by King William IV of the Netherlands after he ascended the throne and inherited the throne. These people are generally around 30 years old like Louis Lun.

These young ambassadors are unique in the world.

The promotion levels in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs from low to high are secretary, counselor, charge d'affaires, minister, and ambassador.

Of course, there are also those who have been specially promoted, or who have jumped from other departments.

These are all channels for promotion of Dutch diplomatic talents.

The Louis Lun in front of him rose step by step. In 1872, when he was 20 years old after graduating from the University of Sydney, he began to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.

Became secretary in 1873.

After becoming the counselor of the embassy in Venezuela in 1875, he was sent to the Commonwealth of the United States in 1876 to become the counselor of the consulate in New York.

In 1877, he became the Charge d'Affaires of Venezuela and was transferred back to Caracas.

Almost every year a jump.

I originally thought this was fast enough, but later I discovered that it was still too slow.

In 1877, when the ambassador and minister of the Venezuelan Embassy were short of money, he took charge of the daily work of Venezuela. A year later, the airborne ambassador from Melbourne arrived. Louis Lun was only 1 years old this year. In 26, he was appointed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an exception. Minister at the Embassy in Bogota.

In 1881, at the age of 28, he was appointed Dutch Ambassador to Colombia.

Louis Lun, who is only 29 years old this year, is already believed to be promoted to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the near future and become one of the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. He has a bright future.

This is also the reason why he had to give him enough face when he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia.

But now, Saldua is angry.

What the other party did was obviously not paying attention to him as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. Is this okay?

You must know that according to regulations, your level is the same as that of the Dutch Foreign Minister.

In addition to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands now also has a permanent Chief Deputy Minister, and then several deputy ministers will be appointed to assist in the management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Now it is said that there are more than 5 ordinary deputy ministers.

So speaking of it, the Dutch ambassador in front of me is actually more than two levels lower than him. It is already a great honor to receive him, but now he is embarrassing himself. This ambassador is too underestimated.

The more he thought about it, the angrier Salduya became, so he said dissatisfiedly: "In this case, I will not accompany you. Mr. Ambassador, please go back. I want to rest."

The look of seeing off guests made Louis Lun stunned for a moment, and then he stood up and walked outside as if nothing had happened. Then he walked without looking back and said: "I hope Mr. Serdua will not regret it, the Dutch government will not let it go easily." Anyone who harms his or her interests will be punished."

(End of this chapter)