Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 37 The wise old man, Leopold I!
May 1862, 2, 19:8 am!
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace.

"Alas" came a sigh, "Albert, tell me, is what I did right or wrong? Alice, Helena, and Louise, who is still 6 months away from turning 16, don't know what will happen this time." What effect will the trip to Amsterdam have? Maybe I need to make some preparations to prevent unexpected events."

Immediately, the voice fell silent.

Prussia, Berlin Palace.

William I is holding a family dinner.

"Victoria, do you think your sisters are the best match for William IV of the Netherlands?"

As soon as William I finished speaking, all the sounds of the family dinner suddenly stopped.

Frederick I glared at the young prince William, dissatisfied with his indecent sitting posture.

But for the little Princess Charlotte next to her, she caressed her head very lovingly.

"Alice is well-known as a virtuous and virtuous person in Buckingham Palace, but she is the person I like most."

"Where are you, Frederick?" William I said expectantly to his only heir.

"Well, I'm about the same"

Behave yourself!

The smile on William I's face left his face as quickly as he could see it, and he said calmly: "Prime Minister Bismarck told me two days ago that William IV will most likely not choose Alice."

"Grandpa, why is this?" Little Prince William said dissatisfiedly; "Princess Alice is my aunt. Is there something wrong with William IV's eyes that prevents him from seeing his aunt's stunning beauty?"

Princess Victoria immediately smiled when she heard this, but also showed her dissatisfaction, because compared with other people, the relationship between Alice and others was the closest when she was not married.

If she could marry into the Kingdom of the Netherlands next to the Kingdom of Prussia, it would be a way for the two of them to meet frequently, which would not be bad.

William I felt interested in his only grandson's question and said: "Prime Minister Bismarck said that Princess Alice's gentleness and euphemism were incompatible with William IV's personality, especially her different world view of the world. Therefore, this was doomed for William IV. I won’t choose her anymore.”

Bismarck!
Princess Victoria, no, should be called Crown Princess Victoria.She would say that the most annoying person in the Kingdom of Prussia is the most powerful figure in Prussia besides King William I.

His core, Crown Princess Victoria has seen through, is preparing for future resistance to Britain, just like the storm in Belgium two months ago, when he chose to form an alliance with France and the Netherlands in order to fight against the British Empire.

Therefore, she wrote many times to warn her mother, Queen Victoria, to be careful of this person.But so far, I haven't seen any movement. I guess it's all gone. Does the mother still want to antagonize Prussia for this?
Belgium, Royal Palace of Brussels.

"Father, why did you send Philip Flanders to King Valtel to attend the banquet of William IV in Amsterdam, and he was accompanied by Prime Minister Valtel Freire Alban? You know, our current relationship makes The purpose of people doing this is to bow to the Netherlands."

Belgian Crown Prince Leopold Victor feels that his father Leopold I is a little different today. He seems to have something more today. By the way, there seem to be more wrinkles on his face from the side. , it can be seen from the increase in gill frequency on the face that used to be calm. "Since the Netherlands has not invaded any inch of our territory, then we are not at war. What's more, don't forget, my niece is not angry either, is she?"

Speaking of this, Leopold I frowned unconsciously.

To be honest, he didn't really want to send his favorite second son to Amsterdam, and he also sent Prime Minister Alban to go.

This is obviously an attempt to put things to rest.

But now that the British Empire has chosen to ease relations, the smaller Belgium can only follow suit. This is the tragedy of a small country.

The most important thing is that Belgium is currently facing the Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms, as well as the resistance of people of all ethnic groups from the three countries in the country. It must first pacify the country at home. Therefore, bowing your head now and paying it back later is a good delaying strategy.

"Vidoc, don't care about temporary gains and losses. Let's take a longer-term view. As long as your cousin Queen Victoria exists, few countries in the world will dare to attack Belgium alone. Remember, it is an attack alone. The Netherlands has officially spotted this and attacked. The weak spot of the British Empire has been hit, but now it is pinched 7 inches and cannot move."

Do it alone!

Crown Prince Vidocq was moved for the first time and looked up at his father, Leopold I.

"Father mean?"

"The alliance of the three countries is bound together. The British Empire does not dare to start a war casually. But if they are separated separately, these three countries are only together because of our current existence in Belgium. If a common goal is gone, Then, there is no need for this alliance to exist.

More importantly, the Netherlands is now obviously ready to flirt with the British Empire. France has always been famous for its cunning. I don’t believe that Napoleon III will be indifferent and look at everything in Amsterdam without asking anything. , and even based on my understanding of him, I may regret that it was too impulsive to form an alliance with the Netherlands at this time.

And people like William I of the Kingdom of Prussia and Bismarck are not vegetarians. If you observe carefully, they will never let go of even a chance to swallow any cheese as long as they find an opportunity. "

When Crown Prince Leopold Vidocq was listening in rapt attention, King Leopold I brought him back to his senses.

By the way, remember to come and wait for me before 10 o'clock. I plan to participate in the interview with "The Times" with you. It is said that this is the first time that this newspaper has learned the style of "European Times" and is preparing to join the interview version of celebrities, and I will You will be the first person it interviews. Remember, don’t be late.

Watching his eldest son leave, Leoport I felt tired. He was nearly 70 years old, and he had been thinking about serving his old age recently. No wonder everyone said that kings and prime ministers are the most difficult things to do. errand.

He thought of William IV of the Netherlands next door.

King Leopold I could not help but sigh: "This is the largest conference since the Congress of Vienna in 1815 in which all European countries have sent important personnel. This should not be underestimated by William IV of the Netherlands."

Forget it, let's adjust the situation. I have to be interviewed later. I don't know if I need someone to do my makeup. I think I do. Something doesn't feel right. Forget it, I'll ask the royal makeup artist.

But come to think of it, the Netherlands has already started a political summit before the blind date conference.

(End of this chapter)