Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 12: Dirty former prime minister’s adviser gets new life
For many people in later generations, for money, they can do anything at all costs, but the premise is that it does not break the law.

But for some people with high moral standards, the former is the most disdainful, because in one sentence, it smells like copper!
For the Belgians in 1862, among the above two types of people, the former liked people like Mari Philippe the most.

Mari Philippe was born in Limburg Province, Belgium, in 1810. He was a native of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the first five years of his life.

After Napoleon was defeated, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was assigned to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815, and he began to become a Dutchman of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Fortunately this time, he had the status of the prosperous Kingdom of the Netherlands for 15 years, but after 1830, he became a member of the Kingdom of Belgium, and at this time, he became a liberal of the Kingdom of Belgium as a liberal of the Principality of Belgium.

After that, he used his methods to slowly become a star politician in Hasselt, Limburg Province. He was a man of the hour in Belgium. In 1849, Belgium's Prime Minister candidate, liberal leader and fellow senator Henri de Bruquel, who was also born in Limburg Province, took a fancy to him and invited him to become a campaign consultant.

From there his meteoric rise began, and he became a close friend and aide of the Limburg senator.

In 1850, Henri de Broucair was successfully elected as the Prime Minister of Belgium. For a time, he became a figure favored by thousands of Belgian financial groups and nobles.

And he doesn't refuse anyone who comes. He fully represents the dirtiest and darkest side of Brussels politics.

If you use something to describe the word defeat, then the photo of Mari Philippe is the choice that Belgians most agree with.

But what no one denies is that his 'talent' is what all careerists love most and is the most exciting.

He used his carefully knitted friendships and his role as Senator Brukel's secretary to
Later, he became a presidential adviser and an insider in national development, becoming a secret shareholder of hotels, machinery sales companies, real estate companies and other assets.

He likes to show off, and when he travels he always chooses the most luxurious way.
But don't underestimate him, while he is still enjoying this, he also takes advantage of this occasion to play various roles with ease, just like the role he plays as his patron in the Prime Minister's office.

It is a pity that Henry de Bruquel's first term ended in 1853. After he failed in the second term election, in the autumn of 1854, after the Catholic Pierre de Decker came to power, his All the wishful thinking has been shattered, and the future has been wiped out.

This shrewd and cunning assistant to the Prime Minister was thrown into a Brussels prison on multiple charges including tax evasion, embezzlement and conspiracy. He was originally sentenced to 20 years in prison, but for some unknown reason, he was released early. In 1857 It came out on October 10st after only sitting for less than 1 year.

However, because of his case, many people stayed away from him, especially those who used to bow their heads in front of him, but now they shake their heads and laugh in front of him. It can be said that human kindness is cold and warm.Are you really not afraid of his revenge if you do this?

Or do you think he really has no capital to make a comeback?
But when he thought about the situation at that time, he felt a little relieved, but after years of training, he recovered quickly.

However, when I think about the person I helped during this period, I am a little horrified. The Netherlands actually hides such a number one figure in Belgium. It can be said that the political talent is amazing.

In his opinion, this person was a perfect partner for him, and he was even more attracted by it than Henri de Bruquel.

He no longer has any resistance or coercion towards the cooperation between the two of them, but is excited from the depths of his soul, a desire that is more in tune with each other than between a husband and wife.

Yes, the Dutch helped him get out of prison early on the condition that he help a person designated by the Netherlands to help him quickly reach the goal of becoming the Prime Minister of Belgium.

The current position of the person he supports is the senator of West Flanders Province, named Jules Danetang. He is the person designated by the Netherlands.

And now this person is sitting opposite him.

Looking at the energetic young appearance of the other party, who was only 30 years old, Mari Philip was very envious.

well!It seems that his initial positioning was wrong. He should be more positive and avoid taking the dark path. Maybe he can stop living the life of being someone else's staff.Opposite him, Jules Danetang looked at Mari Pu, who was even more dazzling, and his heart was filled with excitement and pride!
Philip is still the same Philip. Although his glory is no longer good, he is still so unruly.

In any case, although Philip was a bad person in the past, it is undeniable that he is first and foremost a guy with a keen political sense.

His slightly sarcastic eye can see how things work, and he knows where the "treasure" is buried, whether on land or in the sea.

However, in terms of his ability in this area, he was not the supporter Jules Danetang wanted most before.

What he wants more is the Netherlands' other number two secret chess, because he knows that the opponent's legitimate bright strategy and the huge reputation he has gained in Belgium are enough to make his candidacy more decent and give the Belgians more Instead of doing whatever it takes to win the election as currently arranged, his image can only be changed from an image that is originally in the middle and not biased towards darkness or too much light.

Now, as it has been revealed in the past two years that Mari Philippe is his advisor and he has to move closer to the former, his halo has gradually darkened.

Fortunately, the cooperation between the two has made some great achievements. For example, West Flanders has now become the most prosperous province in Belgium except Flanders Brabant, where the capital Brussels is located.

And his various support for the West Flanders Province in the Belgian Senate has been appreciated by the West Flanders Province, and his support is even higher.

However, he did not want to try the Senate again, because he wanted to directly challenge the position of Prime Minister, which was the Prime Minister's election campaign on April 3, 1862, three months later. For this reason, his meeting with Mari Philippe this time would be for This incident unfolded.

The instructions from the Netherlands made his idea of ​​running for prime minister even more urgent.

Because his opponent is the current Prime Minister Valtel Frère Alban.

"Philip, what do you think our chances of success are?"

Mari Philip thought for a while, paused after organizing his words, and then said in a heavy tone:
"Valtel Frère Alban is cunning enough. He is a liberal like you, but he is not very good at managing the economy, so there are many complaints from the people, especially his excessive efforts to please the king. Opold II and his excessive pro-British policies made the Belgians very angry, especially the French, Dutch, and Prussians. This was an opportunity.

However, it is said that the French have proposed their own candidate, the Catholic Party Barthélemy de Terme de Merante, who they used to serve as the team uniform of Valtel Freire Alban. If your Participating in the election will disperse the internal stability of the liberals, that is, the Protestant Lutherans, and will shake the tradition of our northerners in Belgium governing, giving France an opportunity to take advantage of it. "

Seeing Jules Danetang looking at him motionless, he was secretly happy for the other party's charming self-confidence. At the same time, he was also pleased that he was now bound to the other party. He said seriously and confidently: "But who am I? I But Mari Philippe, a man who helped a senator become prime minister, even though it has been 10 years."

"We are worried, and I believe the same is true for the Prussians and the British who are not at odds with France. Therefore, using this mentality, Leopold II is also getting closer to us in faith. I think the main opponent is this time. It starts between you and the current Prime Minister Valtel Frère Alban, who is also a liberal. As for him."

"I believe you can find a way." Jules Danetang said in a gentlemanly manner, but it was an eye-catching sight.

No matter what this person does, he has an attractive appeal. Mari Philip thinks that he is very suitable for the profession of politics, he is born with it!
"You," Mari Philippe said with a gentle smile, "There is a way, but that's it."

"But what?"

"We just need to use the incident sent by the Netherlands about the British entry into the Belgian port to make an issue. Based on this, we can just make their support dilemma and decline in support."

After speaking, he whispered his strategy in Jules Danetang's ear.

For a long time, Jules Danetang looked at him with admiration and exclaimed: "I have to admit, I hired a good military advisor!"

(End of this chapter)