"Father, I have secretly discussed with Winamina to confirm the marriage of the two children. When they reach adulthood, Carl and Juliana will get married.
After the marriage, the two gave birth to an eldest son who would inherit the Portuguese Empire, and a second son who would inherit the Kingdom of the Netherlands."
Pedro knew that his father-in-law valued this marriage very much, so he quickly told him the results of the successful secret marriage.
"My grandson Carl is truly a child blessed by God. If successful, he will be the Carlos I of this era."
"Yes! Carl is the Carlos I of this era."
Historically, Carlos was both the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of Spain. Although he was the only common ruler of these two countries, it also contributed to his outstanding status in history.
The importance of the Netherlands, not Luxembourg, cannot be generalized, and its co-ownership with Portugal is destined to only have one term.
As long as Karl has two children, whether the second one is a boy or a girl, he will be the ruler of the Netherlands. If there is no second child, he will be chosen from close relatives.
If their strength allows, Portugal and the Netherlands can also be the long-term co-owners of Britain and Hanover. Unfortunately, Portugal's strength cannot be achieved. Portugal is not the world's hegemon, Britain. Even if Europe's strength was greatly reduced after World War I, the pressure is still there.
There is only one term in the co-ownership period.
Historically, the British Hanoverian Dynasty was a joint dynasty between Britain and Hanover. If it were not for the male inheritance law, Victoria would still have become a co-ruling monarch. Prussia's unification of Germany was really lucky, and they happened to encounter the split of the Hanoverian Dynasty.
Although this co-ownership was short-lived, it was enough for Portugal to have enough influence in the Netherlands to form a special relationship.
Belgium has half of the Dutch-speaking area, but politically and economically the French-speaking area dominates. Even Brussels, which was originally in the Dutch-speaking area, has been legalized.
The separation between the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium and the French-speaking part of Belgium is well known in Europe, but it is just a matter of making do with it in various aspects.
If Portugal can benefit the Dutch-speaking area, it can penetrate its influence here and even establish a large Dutch cultural circle, and then slowly dominate Belgium.
Although the three Low Countries are small, together they cannot compare to the three giants of Britain, France and Germany. However, this comparison is with the great powers. If compared with ordinary countries, their influence on the world is not small.
The Portuguese Empire combined with the influence of the lowlands is definitely one of the best in the world.
"Pelrod, are you really sure that there will be a war between the Entente and the Central Powers? And that both sides will lose?"
Guillaume IV certainly hoped that the two major European groups could kill 1,000 enemies and injure 800 themselves. If they did not weaken, the country of his daughter and son-in-law would not break through the ceiling.
"Since the Napoleonic Wars, wars in Europe have always been short, with the longest lasting just over a year. The wars in which Prussia unified Germany also progressed very quickly.
Although the Franco-Prussian War was fierce, France did not lose much strength. Pedro, it is really hard for me to imagine that the two major military groups would lose in such a fight."
"Father, do you know about the Russo-Japanese War? The current struggle for interests between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers is an expanded version of the Russo-Japanese War. Only a complete victory can end the war.
In the Russo-Japanese War, the reason why Russia did not suffer so many losses was because Japan was too weak. However, the Allies were different from the Entente. Although the Allies were slightly weaker, Germany was a powerful army and the war did not end so quickly.
As long as the war continues, the two groups will mobilize all their forces, and by the end of the war, even the victor will bear a heavy price."
"Cough! Cough! What you said makes sense, Pedro, but it's really hard for me to imagine that this kind of outcome will happen, but I still sincerely pray and hope that there will be this ending." Guillaume IV coughed his throat and spoke in a low voice
He said in an expectant tone.
"Pedro, you have attracted a large number of Luxembourgers to Portugal and Brazil with high salaries. Now a large number of Germans are hired in the factories. Now the pro-German faction in Luxembourg is resurgent and becoming more and more powerful.
Cough! Cough! When the war starts, if the war lasts for a long time, Germany will definitely attack Luxembourg. Is this a trap you laid?"
Faced with his father-in-law guessing his plan by analyzing the current situation in Luxembourg, Tangning Pedro readily admitted it.
"Yes, Father. Luxembourg is now the fifth largest industrial city in Europe, with a large number of heavy and chemical industries.
If the war between the two major groups continues, the Germans will need Luxembourg more and more. At that time, as long as I say that I cannot withstand the pressure and refuse to supply the Germans, the troubled Germans will definitely take action against Luxembourg.
Whether it is direct occupation or control of Luxembourg through pro-German factions, no matter which method Germany uses, I will use this to declare Luxembourg illegally occupied or controlled by Germany, and then declare war on them."
The First World War was fought so fiercely, and the longer it lasted, the more supplies Germany needed. But if Luxembourg, which had accumulated a large amount of industrial supplies, suddenly stopped supplying them, Germany would definitely take action.
In Tang Ning's plan, there must be a reasonable reason for Portugal's participation in the war. You cannot just find a far-fetched one, otherwise it will cause hatred in the future, so you have to find someone to take the blame.
There is no doubt that the Allied Powers control sea power, but Portugal relies heavily on shipping and refuses to supply Germany due to pressure from the Allied Powers. This is very reasonable.
Historically, the Anglo-French Entente did this. At first, the major neutral countries sold to both sides. However, as time went by, the Allies jumped over the wall and used their sea power to blockade and oppress. All neutral countries' goods could only be sold to the Allies.
The United States, as a great power, was not weak in maritime power, but it could not compare with the combined strength of the Allied Powers of Britain, France, Italy, and Japan. In the end, it succumbed to the Allies. In the end, the Allies bought a lot of bonds because they could not afford to buy supplies.
The United States took a large amount of bonds, and of course it was afraid that the Allies would not pay if they lost. In the end, the Allies dragged them into trouble and sent troops to participate.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After sending troops to participate in the war, the Allies still found fault with them, saying that the US Army was too rubbish and a drag on the battlefield.
Before attending the Paris Peace Conference, U.S. President Wilson believed that the United States had a great contribution to the Allied Powers' victory over the Allied Powers, as it provided people, effort, and supplies. He himself used the 14-point principle to divide the Allied Powers.
As a result, during the Paris Peace Conference, the interests of the United States were kicked aside by Britain and France, the achievements of the United States were extremely belittled, and the idea of an international alliance was stolen.
After being manipulated by a few European bastard powers, the United States has since believed that there is no good thing in Europe, and has started a glorious war again.
Tang Ning has actually established a material reserve system in Luxembourg, with a pile of coal, iron, manganese, tin and other ores stored to facilitate Luxembourg's industrial production.
Before and during the outbreak of World War I, Pedro would transport to Luxembourg and store large quantities of ore, which would be a clear temptation.
Luxembourg suddenly cut off supplies, and Germany was short of supplies. Even if reason told them not to move here, the cruelty of reality would force them to take action.
Portugal's participation in the war will be as a victim, and the responsibility is jointly promoted by the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
"I don't have a good impression of Germany. If war breaks out and the Allies win, you must cleanse the Qing Germans for me.
I have never been able to figure out why there are always so many pro-Germans in Luxembourg! Even though Luxembourg is so rich, it cannot satisfy them.
Cough! Cough! Is it because Lucen is too young? It would be shameful to let them go out.
After Luxembourg joins Germany, they will become citizens of the world's major powers, and they will be powerful wherever they go."
Guillaume IV had no objection to Pedro's arrangements in Luxembourg. There was nothing wrong with designing Germany.
After discussing Luxembourg, Guillaume IV turned to his family.
"Tangning, you are the most outstanding noble young man I have ever seen. Mary leaves it to you..."
Halfway through his words, Guillaume IV, who had run out of gas and was exhausted, could no longer hold on. Without the blessing of strength, he tilted his head and could no longer speak.
"Father!"
Pedro said with a sad tone: "Father, wake up, you haven't said what you want to say to Mary yet."
Marie, distressed and distressed, approached the bedside and grabbed Guillaume IV.
Shi's right hand clung to his hands and cried as he cried.
"Uu~uu~Father..."
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