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    The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a country located on the North Sea in western Europe. Because its borders are generally low in altitude, it is also known as the Low Countries.  During the Age of Discovery, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was once a world-class powerful country.  However, after the rise of the Industrial Revolution, countries such as Britain and France developed rapidly, while the Netherlands rapidly declined, and only Dutch Indonesia remained among the original colonies!

    The Dutch industry is underdeveloped, which makes the wealth that the Kingdom of the Netherlands seizes from the Dutch Indonesian colonies every year is an extremely important part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands' annual income.  If this colony is lost in the end, then the Kingdom of the Netherlands may be completely in ruins!

    The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy and is composed of several kingdoms. The Prime Minister is responsible for the government affairs of the kingdom.  But the king also has considerable power and is not just a symbolic head of state.  After Napoleon's defeat and the Netherlands broke away from French control, the Orange-Nassau dynasty began to rule the Netherlands, and the King of the Netherlands became the monarch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  The current king is Queen Wilhelmina!

    Wilhelmina was the only daughter of King William III and his second wife, Queen Emma of Waldeck of Pyrmont. She had a close relationship with her parents during her childhood, especially her father, who was already 63 years old when she was born.  King William III and his first wife, Queen Sophie, had three sons, but all died young, the last of whom died when Wilhelmina was 4 years old.  William III died on November 23, 1890, and Wilhelmina, who was only ten years old, succeeded to the throne. Her mother, Queen Emma, ??was regent until her 18th birthday in 1898.

    On September 6, 1898, he officially ascended the throne in Amsterdam, becoming the first of other Dutch kings.  The eighteen-year-old Queen Wilhelmina respects the constitutional monarchy and the parliamentary system and does not interfere in the political affairs of the kingdom.  Instead, she did her best to help the country's development, which made her deeply loved by the people.  Now, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is about to lose its last colony. In such a critical situation, Queen Wilhelmina decided to visit Germany and seek help from Germany.

    A small country like the Netherlands, sandwiched between big countries, would be very dangerous if it did not receive the protection of a big country.  Especially when the two major military and political groups in Europe are seriously opposed to each other.  Even more so.  The previous Kingdom of the Netherlands had a relatively close relationship with Germany, but at the same time it did not alienate Britain.  However, after the Central Powers and the Entente Powers entered into confrontation, the Kingdom of the Netherlands remained neutral.  But to some extent, it has drifted away from the UK.  After all, the Netherlands and Germany border on each other. If they continue to fall to the British, Germany only needs to send a powerful army westward to annex the Kingdom of the Netherlands!

    On July 17, 1906, Queen Wilhelmina arrived in Potsdam.  Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany personally welcomed the Queen at the train station.  The whole of Germany extended a warm welcome to this beautiful queen.  However, on the way to Sansouci Palace.  When Queen Wilhelmina asked Crown Prince William for his views on China's invasion of Dutch Indonesia, Crown Prince William hesitated and did not express any opinions.  This made Queen Wilhelmina's heart sink, she realized.  This trip to Germany may not have the results he expected!

    After Queen Wilhelmina arrived at Sanssouci Palace.  First, she was arranged to rest in a palace. Crown Prince William drove her away. In the evening, Kaiser Wilhelm II held a welcome banquet for the queen at the palace.  After that, Crown Prince William rushed to the office of William II.

    When Crown Prince Wilhelm entered the office of Kaiser Wilhelm II, a group of important German ministers had already gathered here!

    "Friedrich, has the Queen settled down?" Kaiser Wilhelm II asked after seeing Crown Prince Wilhelm enter.

    "Father, we have settled down! However, Her Majesty the Queen seems to be in a bad mood!" Crown Prince William said!

    Kaiser Wilhelm II nodded, did not answer, and turned to everyone and asked: "Everyone is very clear about the purpose of Queen Wilhelmina's visit. So, what will our German Empire do in this matter?  What¡¯s your position? Everyone, let¡¯s share your opinions!¡±

    "Father, I think we should help the Netherlands. The geographical location of the Netherlands is very important. If we can bring the Netherlands into the Allies, we can directly threaten France from the north!" Crown Prince William said first.  Although the Netherlands has always had a neutral attitude, if the Netherlands can join the Allies, it will also be a great help to Germany.  Of course, this is not the point. The point is that Crown Prince William does not want to see China taking a big advantage again.  Dutch Indonesia is undoubtedly a vast land. The Dutch government can obtain tens of millions of pounds in revenue from Dutch Indonesia every year. If the Chinese occupy Dutch Indonesia, they will undoubtedly become more powerful. This makes Crown Prince William very jealous!

      "Your Highness, you can't say that. The Netherlands' joining the Allied Powers will certainly increase the strength of the Allied Powers, but in terms of the national strength of the Netherlands, this is not important to Germany. There is absolutely no need for us to offend the Netherlands.  China! A strong China can bring more benefits to Germany than the Netherlands. In addition, this time the Chinese entered Indonesia in the name of 'protecting overseas Chinese', and we have no reason to let the Chinese leave!  ¡± said Prime Minister Bernhard von B¨¹low.  The relationship between China and Germany has finally begun to warm up. If the relationship between China and Germany becomes tense again because of the relationship with the Netherlands, it will be more than worth the gain!

    "Hmph! The so-called 'protecting overseas Chinese' is not just a cover. Maybe the Indonesian indigenous riots this time were caused by the Chinese themselves. The Chinese have huge ambitions for Dutch Indonesia. This is not two people in one day.  It¡¯s nothing but God¡¯s business!¡± Crown Prince William said disdainfully.

    "Friedrich! I don't want to hear this again! No matter what, China is our ally now! As an honest German, we cannot slander our allies behind our back like this!" Kaiser Wilhelm  The second said in a deep voice!

    "Yes, Father, I understand!" Crown Prince William quickly admitted his mistake.

    "Your Majesty, I also think that we cannot cause our relationship with China to become tense again because of the relationship with the Netherlands. In the Moroccan crisis last year, China was firmly on our side. Due to emotions and reasons, we will not  We should go against China on the Indonesian issue!" Navy Minister Alfred von Tirpitz suggested.  The four Helgoland-class battleships built by China for Germany have already been delivered to Germany, which has enabled the German Navy to regain its disadvantage.  Therefore, the German navy must not be ungrateful!

    "Your Majesty, the situation in Europe has become increasingly tense. Although Europe has once again achieved peace after the Moroccan crisis. However, all countries have accelerated preparations for war. The pace of war is getting closer and closer, and Germany needs China  , We cannot have grudges with China at this time!" Chief of General Staff Count Alfred von Schlieffen also expressed his opinion.

    Kaiser Wilhelm II nodded. After listening to everyone¡¯s opinions, he already had an idea in his mind.  If it were another country, he might not be stingy about helping the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  But now it is China that wants to swallow up Indonesia, so William II will have to think more.  Judging from the current international situation, the possibility of a world war breaking out is very high and almost inevitable.  At this time, Germany needs China's help, otherwise it will be fighting alone.  Therefore, it is very necessary to sacrifice the interests of the Netherlands to win over China!

    "Then, let's settle the matter like this! The Dutch's mistakes in Indonesia caused serious harm to the Chinese in Indonesia. If China takes the opportunity to annex Indonesia, there is no way it can be done. At the banquet in the evening,  I will personally express Germany¡¯s opinion to Queen Wilhelmina!¡± Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

    "Your Majesty, I think that Germany can also serve as a bridge between the Netherlands and China, so that the two countries can reach an agreement as soon as possible." Prime Minister Bernhard von B¨¹low suggested.

    William II nodded. He also believed that Germany should actively play the role of mediator in this conflict between China and the Netherlands. This would be very helpful to improve Germany's international status!

    That evening, William II held a banquet to welcome Queen Wilhelmina's visit at Sanssouci Palace.  The upper class of Germany all attended this banquet, and they all paid tribute to Queen Wilhelmina.  However, some German dignitaries looked at Queen Wilhelmina with a hint of sympathy.  A small country like the Netherlands obviously has no chance of winning if it provokes China.  Obviously, they are no longer optimistic about whether the Netherlands can retain Dutch Indonesia.  Compared with China, the Netherlands is too weak.  If the Chinese take advantage of it, the Netherlands has almost no chance of winning!

    Queen Wilhelmina first expressed her gratitude to Germany and Kaiser Wilhelm II, and at the same time reiterated the good relations between the Netherlands and Germany, and hoped that Germany would stand up for justice!  However, no one agreed with her last request.

    After the banquet started, the atmosphere in the palace was very cheerful, but Queen Wilhelmina was really sad.  After declining an invitation to dance, Queen Wilhelmina approached Kaiser Wilhelm II.

    "His Majesty the Kaiser, the current situation of the Netherlands is very threatening. If Indonesia is lost, the Netherlands will be fatally hit. I hope Germany can help the Netherlands!" Queen Wilhelmina pleaded.

    "Alas! Her Majesty the Queen. The Netherlands should give up on Indonesia!" Kaiser Wilhelm II said!
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