Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 27 Temporary change of generals?

"The Ministry of Finance needs to keep up with finances, especially in construction, and it needs to keep up with the Ministry of Interior,"

Ignoring Jonler's bitter look, William IV once again asked the Minister of Education, Lud Bales, "How is the preparation for primary education?"

"It's almost completed, and the implementation will be completed in June this year,"

"Yes, but the Ministry of Education needs to make serious preparations. This is a major event related to the future of our Netherlands, what kind of talent training results can be obtained in the Netherlands' scientific and technological fields, industrial fields, etc., and related to the future potential of our Netherlands!"

Starting from June 1862, it was imperative for the Netherlands to implement a universal elementary education model, so that all people under the Dutch rule could complete junior high school education.

有句话叫做贵在精不在多，荷兰只有不到600万人，和其他大国如1000万的意大利；2000万的西班牙、奥地利、奥斯曼帝国；3000万的普鲁士、法兰西、大英帝国；4000万的美国；6000万的沙俄帝国等相比，我们的人口劣势就凸显了。

Therefore, the 14 overseas provinces are an extension of our overseas expansion territory. They are the reason why our local reproduction is too slow and we need the broader Far East to develop more favorable conditions for our population to increase.

Therefore, the Ministry of Finance continues to follow up on the previously planned population transfer to East India and New Guinea. The population will start from this year. Anyway, we will wait for you. The Ministry of Interior will integrate with various departments, and other departments will cooperate. This year 20 Thousands of people immigrated to other places except the complex area of ​​​​Kalimantan, encouraging the matching of men and women to facilitate fertility and reproduction.

At the same time, an order was given to Jane Simscock, and the governor's position was still maintained to complete the population development of doubling the number of children in 20 years. To this end, it was possible to appropriately increase the number of intermarriages without blood connections, of course, mainly the local indigenous people.

At the same time, a population of 20 local immigrants in the Netherlands is determined every year, and the bottom line is 10.

Also, as previously determined, those who are difficult to manage can learn from the British Empire and agree to arrest them and send them to a small island in the South Pacific to work on land reclamation, in order to reduce their punishment.

The newspapers of the Ministry of the Interior need to increase their publicity efforts at this time, especially to appease the people and need spiritual comfort, which is very important. "

Buckingham Palace, England, it has been more than half a month since the Belgian incident began. Now the whole city of London, British Empire, is discussing this issue. As the future first heirs to the throne of the British Empire, the Prince of Wales and Crown Prince Edward are still worried about the recent incident. I am troubled by this incident, especially when I see Queen Victoria getting furious these days, which deepens my dissatisfaction with the two countries on the east coast.

At the same time, he was also dissatisfied with John Russell, the foreign minister in charge, and also had deepening opinions on Prime Minister Palmerston.

Recently, he has been getting closer to the new generation leader of the Tory Party, Benjamin Disraeli, and supported Edward Smith Stanley to run for the next prime minister election starting in 1865. This is why he has expressed his support for these two figures from the Whig Party. Some dissatisfaction has also led to hostility towards the policies they are now implementing.

Especially since the Netherlands and France have been dancing so happily recently, it is a handy tool for him.

"Sir Russell, tell me, if France is really behind it, what do you think we should do?"

Crown Prince Edward, who was born in 1841, is only 21 years old this year. He is a physically strong and rebellious age, and what everyone in the British Empire knows is the machismo that this crown prince has always revealed. I like Queen Victoria's dominance so much, but this is his mother, there's nothing I can do about it.

Therefore, he has been drunk and hungover for several years. Some time ago, his father, Prince Albert, died unexpectedly because he was looking for him in training, which caused huge mother-son dissatisfaction between him and the Queen, especially with Benjamin Dislay. Under Lee's strong advice, he compromised.

So now, he has left his previous aristocratic life and participated in the management of national affairs that a crown prince should have.

As worthy of being the first heir to the royal family, his tone was very slow, so slow that one could feel the air freezing. John Russell could feel the sharp eyes of the current crown prince staring at him like leopard eyes, as if It's about choosing food and eating it.

Edward sneered dissatisfiedly: "The situation is now more open. On the surface, it seems that no country has benefited.

However, the Netherlands and France have earned their reputation and the favor of people in the French-speaking and Dutch-speaking areas of Belgium. Even now, according to our investigation, Napoleon III and William IV have more credibility and supporters there than Billy. How long will Opold I last? However, after the British Empire was exposed to the construction of a military port, it became completely disgusted by the Belgians and full of hostility from other countries." Speaking of this, Crown Prince Edward looked at the people sitting at the top. Queen Victoria and Viscount Palmerston across the street saw their expressionless faces and could not believe any ideas, so he said: "So, I think that no matter what, the suspicion we are now carrying should not be maintained. . "

"In order to deal with the Netherlands and France, what means do you think the British Empire should need?" Queen Victoria said coldly and quickly.

The mother who questioned Russell turned into Queen Victoria and questioned him, feeling a little sad in her heart and even more dissatisfied with her powerful mother.

So subconsciously, he said: "Your Majesty, I think gunboat diplomacy is the most suitable, don't you think so?"

"Your advice is not good"

He refused ruthlessly and directly. Crown Prince Edward looked embarrassed. Although Russell and Viscount Palmerston did not show any smiles, at this moment, he, who was already filled with dissatisfaction, suddenly felt that these two people were just right. The expressionless expression is a kind of mockery.So at this moment he broke out, no longer holding back, but stood up and walked away.

"Your Majesty, I don't feel well. Let's go back and rest first."

This sentence was left alone, and the remaining three people did not speak. The scene was very deserted and quiet for a time, but the occasional breathing proved that someone's mood was ups and downs. .

Palmerston's heartbeat gradually stabilized when he heard the gasp, so he remained expressionless before saying: "Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince is still young. It's time for him to participate in politics to reserve more professional knowledge."

"I think so too, but Viscount, what do you think about letting him learn from you?" Queen Victoria asked for help with respect.

"No, no, no, I can't do it. Given my age, the Crown Prince still needs His Majesty to teach him personally. This is only fair and just."

Queen Victoria knew that what he was talking about meant that the Tories would have objections. After all, Queen Victoria and his wife had always hated the powerful Tories since the 30s, so they left with Palmerston and Russell, the rising stars of the Whig Party. It is precisely because of this that the Whig Party has basically been in power continuously for several decades and the Tory Party has a very short term.

Viscount Palmerston didn't finish, but pointed out softly, and said slyly: "Your Majesty, don't you think that it is not bad for Crown Prince Edward to be like this now? After all, the country needs balance, how many times do the Tories and Whigs fight? It has been a hundred years, but winning and losing are the norm.

Over the years, outsiders have said that His Majesty is close to the Whigs. So, it is a great benefit for the future heir to the throne of the British Empire, Prince Edward, to be close to the Tories and gain support for the status of the royal family, isn't it? "

Russell was startled, and at the same time he secretly glanced at the two of them and lowered his head.

Queen Victoria smiled generously, then looked at him with deep meaning, and praised: "The Viscount is right, so let him go, but the Viscount said he should be given a chance to exercise, so, no Do you know what opportunity means?”

Russell's heart moved slightly as he thought of his old partner's thoughts.

Under the eyes of Queen Victoria who seemed to be full of curiosity, Viscount Palmerston said: "Your Majesty, how about leaving this provocation between the Netherlands and France to Crown Prince Edward?"

With Queen Victoria's graceful smile, she said: "Yes"

Just one word determines the changes in the opponents that the Netherlands and France will face next.

The information about what happened here quickly reached the hands of both countries.

(End of this chapter)