Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 84 Lincoln’s White Paper

Northern Commonwealth of the United States, Walton City.

"President, why did you send to summon the ambassadors of France, Prussia and the Netherlands? You must know that except for Prussia, our current bad relations make people think of our purpose."

Seward felt that Lincoln seemed different today. He seemed to have something more today. Yes, he seemed to be more defensive. You could tell something from the calmness on his face.

"Since none of the three countries have fired a single shot at us, then we are not at war. One more enemy means more energy is wasted on them. Britain is our enemy, and the south is our current enemy. What needs to be dealt with the most.”

Speaking of this, Lincoln couldn't help but frowned. To be honest, he didn't want to do this, because summoning the Three Kingdoms meant that the Three Kingdoms would occupy an advantageous position. But if he didn't summon them, then the U.S. Northern Industry under his leadership would The states of the Union again appeared weak.

Especially given Britain's continued support for the South.Looking at the current situation, the British are determined to protect the south. Coupled with the previous conflicts between France and the Netherlands in the United States, the progress of the United States is worrying. The model of money, whether people can get rid of them without giving them money, can tell how bad the current external environment of the United States is.But in front of him, Seward is constantly trying to make enemies of these people. Isn’t that simply making America’s diplomatic life even more uncomfortable?

Although the Monroe Doctrine represented the need to encourage diplomacy, the U.S. economy at that time was inward-oriented. Today, it is different. The United States has emerged as an economic power, and industrial products have changed from imports to exports in more than 30 years. Model, the international environment of the United States will affect the export of American industrial products, and in turn affect the people's jobs in the United States. If the jobs cannot be saved, don't think about it. In the next general election, the newly formed Republicans will not have to hope to be in power again. .

Therefore, although Siward's ambitions were the same as his, and their directions were highly consistent, there were actually differences between the two in terms of timing.

Now is really not the time to have conflicts with other countries including the Netherlands. Therefore, Siward's thoughts need to be corrected.In contrast, Washburn made him feel even more satisfied.

"Let's do our best to coordinate and ease relations with the three countries. If necessary, we can sacrifice some of our interests."

As Lincoln finished speaking, a cold feeling came over Seward's heart.

America.Finally compromised.

Seemingly aware of Seward's dissatisfaction, Lincoln promised: "But one day, we will get it back with interest, and it won't be too late."

"Britain may be using the American card to prevent the alliance between France and Prussia and the Netherlands!"

U.S. President Lincoln directly wrote an article in Europe's most influential newspaper "European Times", saying that the United Kingdom missed the opportunity to open the issue that could have prevented Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin from getting closer and jointly opposing Britain.

This is considered one of his diplomatic white papers.

Now Britain will need more money, time and warships to achieve this goal.

He said that the United States will use various purposes to achieve such goals in the future.

France was concerned about Britain's growing influence in the Mediterranean.At the same time, France, Prussia, and the Netherlands were worried about the potential threats posed by Britain's increasing influence in Belgium, and their hearts were filled with dissatisfaction.

In the economic field, the resources collected by the UK from all over the world are used to supply British industrial products for development and export. This is very painful for other European countries, because the more British industrial products are sold to other countries, it proves that The weaker the industrial strength of the country you buy from.

This is where other countries worry about the UK.

Because it is an economic weapon, it can destroy the industrial progress of other countries.

The United States, precisely because of its industrial progress, has posed many threats to the United Kingdom. Therefore, in order to prevent this weapon from being weakened, the United Kingdom has changed its methods and is preparing to weaken the industrial strength of the United States. It even wants to take over the industrial base of the United States and complete the engulfment of the United States. Industrial achievements support strategy. The cause of the development of the current Civil War in the United States was the United Kingdom, which contributed to the current division of the North and the South.

The three European countries of France, Prussia, and the Netherlands have different economic interests. France has the most comprehensive economy and its industrial level is second only to the United Kingdom.

The earliest expo was held in the United Kingdom, and its theme was world industry.
The Universal Industrial Exhibition held in London in 19 in the middle and second half of the 1851th century became the first world-class exposition in the world. It was held in Hyde Park, London, England, and was held from May 1851 to October 5, 1. Main content It is the world's cultural and industrial technology. After this World Expo, London became the industrial capital recognized by various countries.

Later, the Second World's Fair was held in 1857, with Paris as the host city.The theme is industry, agriculture and art.In one fell swoop, Paris was established as the capital of art and an industrial city second only to London.

Although the Netherlands is also very advanced in industrial technology, especially in heavy industry and agriculture, and is an advanced country in Europe, the country's market capacity is destined not to become an equal position for other countries, so the Netherlands will open up the markets of other countries. There are very high expectations, but France is conservative in this regard because the market is not equal.

And Prussia will not easily get involved in the economic field. Why, because Prussia has established its own territory - the North German Customs Union.

Seventeen of the 28 countries of the German Confederation have formed a customs union with Prussia, forming the North German Customs Union.

The remaining nine countries formed the Southern Customs Union with Austria, and the north and the south fought against each other.

Therefore, Prussia's move to enter into economic agreements with other countries will arouse strange ideas among their customs union partners, making it difficult for Prussia to slowly penetrate their ideas.

After all, if the signatory countries import products from these countries, their competitiveness will be weakened and their existence in this alliance will be meaningless.

Therefore, economic cooperation among the three countries is definitely a restricted area. An alliance will be open to each other in all fields. If not, then it proves that such an alliance is just a temporary measure and only exists temporarily.

Lincoln elaborated on the economic diversification of the three countries, especially pointing out the competitive relationship between the Netherlands and Prussia in the import of iron ore. Therefore, he concluded that unless the two countries solve this problem, sooner or later, with the rapid development of the industrial base of the two countries, the Conflict breaks out.

Lincoln also pointed out the three countries' struggle for influence in Belgium. Like the British, they did not like the Netherlands to gain full influence over Belgium.

Lincoln also believed that it was becoming more and more difficult for Britain to play the Belgian card in the relations between the three countries. Britain's policy of supporting Belgium made the three countries closer on different issues.

In the future, when the three countries take more concerted actions against the UK, the UK will have to pay more prices.

After all, it was mentioned above that the economies of the three countries are not integrated, which means that the three countries have eliminated the economic factor from conflicts of interest.On the contrary, it seems safer.

There is no doubt that the UK will do its best to prevent the three countries from approaching, but what role does Belgium's geographical location play in this?

The American president was interested in further supporting that the three countries are currently a comprehensive partnership, and confrontation with the United Kingdom is not necessarily a major component of this relationship.

It is one-sided and incorrect to view the relationship between the three countries only from the perspective of opposing world hegemons, because don’t forget that in addition to the United Kingdom and these three countries, there are also heavyweights such as the Tsarist Russia, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Spain. There are big countries, and the United States is naturally one of them. Although I feel a little bit proud of myself, other countries should not deny the economic strength of the United States.

Turning back, the relationship between the United Kingdom and the three countries has already resulted in the United Kingdom's alliance with the old power, the Austrian Empire, and the newly established Mediterranean power, the Kingdom of Italy.This is a trend. I don’t think it will stop developing. All countries have a sense of crisis. Although these two major military groups have just been formed, they are heavyweight players. They may be in trouble at any time due to an accident. Fire breaks out and engage in firefights. When the time comes, a big battle will come.

For this reason, the United States calls on European countries to calm down and cool down. At the same time, France, Prussia and the Netherlands should coordinate on the same position on North American issues.As confirmed by our ambassadors from the three countries a few days ago, the three countries only recognize the Northern Industrial Alliance as the representative government of the Federal Republic of the United States. The Southern Alliance does not have the right to represent the United States. Even the British government has not recognized them until now.

Under the current situation, the UK should give up the topic of threats to the United States and other three countries, and resolve disputes among various countries through communication.

The current policy of blocking the United States is in vain. The United States is already a major participant in the world economic system. Why should the United Kingdom confront the United States without harming itself? For example, if the United Kingdom stops trading with Portugal tomorrow, there will be no People will notice this change, but if it stops trading with the United States, the negative impact on the United Kingdom will be immediate.

In the same way, if the United Kingdom threatens the three countries and the three countries only boycott British goods, then the United Kingdom, an industrial power, will suddenly lose one of its most important markets, and its exports will at least drop by more than 30%. This is very important to the United Kingdom. For them, it will definitely cause a major decision-making error for their country, and the pressure on the cabinet will definitely increase geometrically.Finally, I, the President of the United States, Lincoln, advise the United Kingdom to face the reality of the development and rise of various countries, accept the equal status of all countries and the United Kingdom, and stop alienating the relationship between the United States and France, Prussia, and the Netherlands. I believe that if this is the case, the three countries will not be one. Regarding the British alliance, Americans will also be more relaxed in their relations with Britain.
With Lincoln's "candid" views on foreign relations, the position of the United States has attracted huge attention.

At the same time, as the navies of France, Prussia, and the Netherlands seemed to be sailing towards the Southern Alliance route in the Atlantic Ocean, Lincoln's views seemed to be ambiguous in a different way.

Is this fleet supporting the South, or is it going to attack the Southern Alliance?

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