Genopbygning af Danmark - Reconstruction of Denmark, 1846 - 1851
After the first Unification war was over and had left the King and the Kingdom of Denmark a victory.
Russia fought on in Swedish terrirory until late 1847 when they accepted a peace treaty with Sweden with parts of Northern Sweden added to the Russian Empire.
However, as the Swedish navy was almost completely gone, their army was big and in topshape.
A future war with them would not be easy, and reliance on an ally would probably be needed again.
The following years would be used to increase the army to 8 divisions, increase the navy to 19 warships, 3 transports. And get the economy rolling again.
However, in early 1847 two big events ocurred.
First of all, His Majesty King frederick the 6th Died. During the First unification war, he got ill while visiting the Danish troops in Norway.
His illness escalated, and on april the 5th , 1847, died. His successor was Frederick the 7th.
Soon, His majesty King Frederick the 7th demanded a meeting with his new advisor to discuss the issues of Denmark.
Amalienborg 1848
"Oh, a pleasure to meet you, your majesty, let me introduce myself, my name is Chri" "Silence! For your notice, i am not as a fool as my father was, knowing nothing of politics..
I for one will not ruin the economy of this Kingdom! I shall actually make this nation great!"
"As you say so, My lord. As i was saying, I am your advisor Christoffer, i am here to advice you, which you clearly *cough* don't need on important matters.
For example; an important message has arrived out from Germany.."
"Say nothing, they don't like our reforms or assimilating the German population of South Denmark into Danish citizens?
This is my country, not the Kaiser's. Ignore the Prussian shouts, and proceed with the assimilation.."
"Now, for the other issues. It is a royal order for the island of Visby and Danish Norway to be laid with railroads, further, i want to expand both the Army and the Navy, increase Army expendure.
Encourage the building of new industry and.."
"Wait, wait sire, all of that will be very costful, we have just gotten out of a war, is it really wise to invest that much money so soon!?"
"You are to do what you're being told! Encourage private enterprises to invest in our Northern territories and build new factories in our Homeland.
We wont be in an alliance with Russia for far more longer , and we've got to have a good standing navy AND army to protect our country. And that's a royal order!
"Y-yes, your majesty *sigh*"
The New king looked like he could get things done, atleast, that was what the population hoped
However, it seemed the new king COULD get things done. His new policy of temporarily lowering import tariffs did work.
Constructing railroads was now much more cheaper for companies. And as the products of Norway kept a Lumber factory going, area's with lots of woods were laid full of tracks, to increase efficiency.
All newly aqquired territories' infrastructure were quickly improved and economy was already improving alot by 1849
Even with a new fully equiped division at home and a colonial division in Norway, and two new warships,
money was still being added everyday to the treasury.
And with new railroad techniques being discovered, profits raised even more, to a good 8 pound positive even when rich taxes were at a minimum.
Brief Colonial War - Denmark versus China/Ryukyu - 1850-1851
Also, his majesty decided not to only invest in his own country, but also invest in gaining new colonies.
As China was humiliated by the UK, not much prestige was lost upon declaring war and the first target was annexation for Ryukyu.
Despite the advantage for Ryukyun troops, the rather modern and in more strength able Danish army was able to defeat them. And soon be in control of the area.
Denmark now had it's first colony in the pacific. But this was not enough for the King, he wanted more.
Taiwan was quickly hereafter invaded by Danish troops, and despite rebel and Chinese empire troops being present, this could not stop Denmark for being victorious.
Taiwan also was quickly seized by the Danes, and we got a quick peace with China, on the conditions of Taiwan being handed over to Denmark.
..To be continued (duh
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