Opening 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne Chapter 516 Why is Your Majesty so optimistic about the Far East?

"European Times" reporter's interview with William IV continues.

William IV: "Vincent. Willem Van Gogh is indeed a talented boy. He is already a rising star in the Netherlands and even the whole European painting circle. Therefore, the Netherlands needs to provide him with a national and world-class stage for him. shine bright"

Reporter: "That's a lot to look forward to. Your Majesty's so-called spread of Dutch culture should not only come here, right?"

William IV: "Naturally, we will also hold a literary competition, set up awards, and the place will be in Sydney."

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Reporter: "But at present, there seems to be a gap between the Dutch writers and other big countries such as Britain and France. Is this possible?"

William IV: "No, we currently have quite a few immigrant nationals in our country, such as 34-year-old Mark Twain who immigrated from the United States to the Far East of the Netherlands some time ago, and Strindberg from Sweden, who is only 20 years old. , is also rising in the Netherlands like Van Gogh as a rising drama literature master."

Reporter: "In this way, the Netherlands seems to have a unique attraction in attracting international talents. Your Majesty, how can the Netherlands attract so many top international talents to settle in the Netherlands?"

William IV: "First, the Netherlands has the world's largest economic development. You know, the income of the Dutch has surpassed that of the United Kingdom a few years ago. It's really disposable income."

Reporter: "That's not wrong at all. The Netherlands has become the best place for people in Europe, especially in many Eastern European countries, because the wages of labor in the Netherlands are several times that of the country, and even more than ten times that of the Russian Empire. It is also 5 times that of Sweden in northern Europe, 3 times that of countries such as Spain and Portugal in southern Europe, 2.5 times that of Prussia, Austria-Hungary, 2 times that of France, and 1.5 times that of the United Kingdom. Therefore, the Netherlands has become the biggest feature of attracting talents by virtue of its salary level.”

William IV: "Yes, but you probably didn't see a problem"

Reporter: "I don't know what problem Your Majesty is referring to?"

William IV: "In fact, these top talents did not immigrate to the Netherlands, but lived in the Far East of the Netherlands, especially the Australian mainland. For example, the inventor with the most patents in the world today has become Edison living in Sydney. Wait, these people choose to live and start a business in the Far East, and find their own characteristics to play”

Reporter: "Is the Far East really that good?"

William IV: "The Far East is really so good. At present, the transportation improvement in the Far East is still in progress. For the Australian mainland alone, under the vigorous promotion of high-level officials of various provinces, the current construction routes of inter-provincial railways have reached completion and completion. The road has been put into use since a few years ago. The popular horse-drawn carriage in the Far East has become the biggest highlight of the road. It is more than 60 meters wide and 30 meters wide. Qi, equestrian competitions, bicycle competitions, and walking competitions are taking place on the highways of the Far East.

This is something that is not currently done in the Netherlands, where it is changing every day, and it seems that there is a paradise for innovation. It is precisely because it is the most active place for innovation and technology in the world, so many top talents are reluctant to leave after visiting. You know, when you go to a place that fills you with inspiration, you may be able to create your own proud works. This place will be unforgettable for me, and it can be said to be my second hometown.”

Reporter: "His Majesty seems to be very keen on the Far East."

William IV: "That's called a soft spot"

Reporter: "But does Your Majesty seem a little too persistent?"

William IV: "No, I think it's a case of taking advantage of the situation?"

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William IV: "The Netherlands has a small land area, surrounded by large countries, and the situation in Europe has been strife for hundreds of years. The Netherlands itself is one of the victims of other countries and victims of other countries. It is independent from Spain and is weaker than itself. The United Kingdom surpassed and was defeated by the United Kingdom in the naval wars it was good at, and its overseas colonies were divided. All these made the Netherlands realize that the Netherlands itself is very vulnerable when facing these strong neighbors in various periods. Yes, it can almost be said that if the Netherlands relies solely on its homeland to resist the invasion of various countries, it will eventually become the delicacy of others after the destruction of the country, similar to the time of Napoleon I.”

Reporter: "So Your Majesty thinks that the land is too small, and it is difficult to stop the invasion of various countries? The sense of crisis makes His Majesty decide to establish in the Far East so that the Netherlands can have a second life?"

William IV: "It would be nice to say that it was a second life, but I would say it more accurately that the Far East would be the Dutch mainland after an attack, and it would be more appropriate to have the Netherlands as a base to fight back against the invaders"

Reporter: "Can the Far East shoulder this important task?"

William IV: "So far, it seems to me that it is competent"

Reporter: "What makes Your Majesty think so confidently? Is it because the area there is larger?"

William IV: "However, the area of ​​the Netherlands is only less than 50,000 square kilometers, but what has been measured there is that the area exceeds 10 million square kilometers. On the issue of depth ~lightnovelpub.net~ the world is currently also Only under the Russian Empire and the British Empire is more important, we are an archipelago of our own, and there are a large number of countries around the British and the Russian Empire, so at this point, our geographical location is unique, of course. , the large area is not the only reason”

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William IV: "The economic construction of the Netherlands in the Far East has also entered the fast lane. At present, the per capita income there has reached a level similar to that of Britain and France."

Reporter: "What about the natives? Could it be that the income of the white Dutch is 20 times that of the natives, and then the natives have only reached that level because they have been averaged out. Your Majesty should know that it is easy to pull the poor to the level of the rich."

William IV: "Your statement is very strange, but it sounds very reasonable. I think this is a very good question, but what I want to say is that there is a gap between the natives and the white Dutch, although the local government is trying to help Indigenous, but this cannot be done overnight, so although it is not as exaggerated as 20 times as you say, it has reached more than 3 times at present.”

Reporter: "Three times? That's not bad."

William IV: "So the task is arduous. At present, in the rapidly developing economy of the Far East, everyone has opportunities. There are jobs everywhere. It's just that you want to work, but you can't find it."

Reporter: "I would immigrate to a place where I can find a job and unemployment rate. How long does your Majesty think it will take for the Far East to reach the level of development in the country?"

William IV: "Should be within 5 years, no more than 10 years at the latest" +Bookmark+