Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

"What kind of gold treasure? And Mr. Russell, are you sure you want to give it away?" Edward didn't want to bring shame on himself, but he still couldn't help but sneered.

But this time, it was surprising. His mother, Queen Victoria, approved of it, which made him inexplicably excited.

So the young man couldn't help but raise his head higher.

"According to Davis, there was more gold there than in all the gold in the Netherlands now."

Suck, suck, suck!

Is it really that much that the three of them involuntarily inhaled a burst of cold air?

Why doesn't the Netherlands take it? This is one of their questions, but the Netherlands was in South Africa much earlier than the UK, so it is not impossible to know some secret information.

"If it is confirmed to be true, then I agree to this deal."

"Mother" Edward wanted to speak.

But she was stopped by Queen Victoria. She said seriously: "When governing a country, you must not act on your whims. You must bear in mind."

Then she said to Viscount Palmerston and Russell: "If the Netherlands can prove it is true, I agree to give Australia to the Netherlands, but the premise is that the Netherlands must ensure that the mainland cannot be used to attack the United Kingdom, and Australia's population The transportation costs will be paid by the Netherlands.”

"Transportation fee? Where does Your Majesty want to resettle those Australian immigrants?"

"Isn't New Zealand bad?" Queen Victoria said thoughtfully.

"New Zealand is indeed good, but Australia can accommodate 400,000 British people, and it can also serve as an outpost for British supervision of the Netherlands."

After receiving a detailed report on South Africa, Queen Victoria finally agreed to the Dutch request for Australia because the golden gold in South Africa was more preferable to the desolate Australia.

As for the huge colonies that many people will have in the future, Victoria doesn't care at all, because Britain still has few colonies?

Not to mention the distance, Canada on the other side of the Atlantic is comparable to the United States, and India, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, especially the latter, is what the Queen is most interested in at the moment.

Therefore, Australia, which only has sheep, kangaroos and indigenous savages, is just a commodity to Britain at present.

What's more, she also stated in advance that the Dutch would cover all costs for the transfer of 400,000 British immigrants to New Zealand. Such a policy would not be excessive if it were proposed in the next meeting. She thinks it should be passed.

After all, the current leader of the House of Commons is the Whig Party led by Viscount Palmerston.

At the same time, in Amsterdam, William IV welcomed one of his distinguished guests on this day. His visit made William IV even lead the ministers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to hold a huge state banquet to welcome him.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to welcome you on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The mutual assistance between our two countries for a long time has led to our current close relationship."

In the reception hall of his Kingdom of the Netherlands, William IV, with a just right smile, looked towards the Danish King Frederik VII, who was as old as his father, William III, but was only 54 years old, but looked very sick. World.

William IV gave the king a cordial welcome. This was the first time he had received a visit from a king from another kingdom since he became the king of the Netherlands. However, with the help of a group of subordinates, he quickly adapted. .

"For hundreds of years, the two countries have cooperated with each other in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, which has made this area calm and calm, and everyone has benefited a lot."

Although Frederick VII was in frail health, he insisted on making this trip to the Netherlands.

Because Denmark now needs some strong foreign aid.

He was asking for help and immediately responded positively; "Yes, no matter whether our two countries have been in the past or will be in the future, I think our relationship will remain friendly. In fact, I came here with the intention of making good friends." Yes, I hope that the relationship between the Netherlands and Denmark will be brought to a higher level.”

Frederick VII looked directly at William IV with a wise old man's eyes that had seen nearly half a century of vicissitudes. "Compared with your father, His Majesty William III, His Majesty William IV is very different."

"I don't know what aspect you are talking about?" William IV smiled slightly and seemed to be willing to continue this topic.

Hahaha!

Frederick VII looked at William IV with deep meaning and said with admiration: "Your father is conservative and cautious in doing things, but His Majesty William IV, you are open and relaxed, and your approach of taking things easy makes me feel this way." You shouldn’t appear in a place that is not what a king of a big country should look like.”

The faces of many Dutch ministers next to them changed.

This is a kind of meaning that seems to be looking down on the King of the Netherlands. Could this be the intention of the Danish king, who has no descendants, to come all the way from Denmark just to slap their king William IV in the face?

William IV smiled slightly and said indifferently: "Compared with the United Kingdom, countries like us who are not as powerful as them must silently respond to the challenges of powerful countries?"

"Ahem, cough, cough," Frederick VII coughed a few times, then elegantly denied: "Actually, we admire the courage of His Majesty William IV. He has achieved so many results at such a young age.

It’s good to be young. Unlike me, I’m now past the age where I dare to fight hard.”

William IV didn't take it seriously. If he could do what he is doing now at a young age, there would be many young kings in the world, not to mention the ancient country in the east.

Forget it, I get a headache from thinking too much.

After the grand state banquet was held, William IV was surprised that Frederick VII actually asked for a secret room meeting with him.

Two people!

William IV had studied Danish under Andersen in the past few years, so he learned Danish quite well. The two of them could converse in Danish even without a translator.

Frederick VII also admired Dutch culture very much. In its early years, the Netherlands was the most powerful country for investment and business in Europe. In central and northern Europe, the Dutch language was also very popular for partnerships. Therefore, many royal family members and nobles from various countries All are basically familiar with Dutch.

Of course, it can’t be compared to French.

"If it weren't for my father, I wouldn't have needed to practice like this so quickly. It's full of pressure. It's really not easy to govern a country.

Taking care of food and security, and giving them freedom of thought is better than the last century. The royal family is strong and we as kings are comfortable. How can we be so diligent in seeking public opinion and so on, making us unable to afford orthodoxy and instead choose Same as it comes. "

Frederick VII was talked about in his heart,

"Yes, the Great Revolution that swept Europe in 1848 pushed the requirements of the revolution to the royal family. Life for those of us in the royal family was too difficult. However, His Majesty William IV, I heard that the Netherlands has a very high support rate for the royal family. Ah, that’s why I came here specially to get Buddhist scriptures.”

William IV was amused in his heart. This old man is still pretending to me now. He is obviously