Chapter 531 A foreign slave
The biggest advantage of the navy fighting is that it is fast and does not require a long preparation time.
Not long after Hou Xuanyan's imperial edict was issued, Yao Qisheng was ready to cross the strait to collect the Java Islands.
The greatest preparation work is to inform local Chinese through merchants and ask them to cooperate.
In Yao Qisheng's opinion, the Chinese in Java have just been massacred. Isn't their arrival like a savior? Is there any disagreement?
The Dutch also discovered something wrong. The Chinese merchant ships that had been in constant flow in the past actually disappeared collectively. You should know that in the East Indies, in addition to spice business, it is a lot of money to trade with Chinese people.
In Batavia, the Dutch are in the nest of the East Indies, and the East Indies Company headquarters is overcrowded.
This building is very magnificent. You are built in an amsterdam exchange. It has a magnificent hall with a round arched ceiling of more than ten meters above the ground, and it looks very empty.
The Dutch East India Company is the first company in the world to form self-organized mercenaries and issue currencies, and the first joint-stock company. To put it bluntly, it is a tool for colonizing the Far East and a machine for making money in the Netherlands, which is very efficient.
In the company hall, the current Governor Carl looked gloomy. Recently, the Netherlands has been making good things. First, they won all kinds of wars in Europe, and then they also accelerated their pace of entering India. However, the sudden disappearance of the Chinese still made him feel a little guilty.
A few days ago, the Dutch directed and performed a good show on the coast. Such a thing happened immediately, which made Carl feel worried. You should know that Spain's lesson was right in front of him. He first scolded the naval officer who led the farce, and then ordered that the information must be obtained quickly. If it doesn't work, he would send someone to Jinling to apologize.
In short, you cannot delay transactions with Chinese people, and you cannot delay the company making money.
East India Company is a congressional holding company that raises funds from all Dutch people, and is related to the income of the entire country and the income of all people.
Losing the Chinese market means losing Japan and North Korea. Carl knows more than anyone else.
Outside the city of Batavia, a group of Han islanders were also gathering. They gathered together excitedly to prepare to welcome the arrival of the royal army.
Since Luzon changed ownership, these people saw the hope of the royal army going south, and now it is finally coming true.
The descendants of the Han people slaughtered pigs and sheep, and were very happy. They had great trust in their navy.
Among the cheerful voices, some people also looked gloomy. In order to divert the hatred of the indigenous people, the Dutch once gave great preferential treatment to the descendants of the Han people, of course, compared with the indigenous people.
It was this little bit of favor that really bought a lot of Han people. These people regarded the Dutch as wise monarchs, and became devout believers under their instigation.
At that time, there were some scum among the Chinese. They had soft bones, weak knees, and only their mouths were hard. In ancient times, they were traitors who sold traitors in the country, and in modern times, they were some cultural traitors, such as a few who had just died a while ago.
He Eryue was mixed in the crowd and could not see any fluctuations in his heart. This man was very scheming, but in fact he was a loyal foreign slave. Although he was often bullied by the Dutch, he thought that it was right and never hated foreigners.
Seeing his compatriots getting up and getting ready to do something big, He Eryue fell into deep thought.
I am above the indigenous people here, thanks to the support of the Dutch men, is this kind of kindness still personal if I don’t repay it? Besides, the Dutch are so noble, why should I let the Han people rule again? What advantages do I have as a believer? You know, since I believe in religion, the Dutch soldiers on the road will smile at me.
Thinking of this, He Eryue's heart was empty and she always felt a sense of loss.
Rolling up his sleeves, He Eryue slowly walked on the road with a crutch.
"February!"
Suddenly, there was a shout behind him. He Eryue, who had ulterior motives, was startled and felt relieved after looking back and seeing that it was his neighbor Wang Qiang.
"February is about to be done with great things, why are you still standing there?" Wang Qiang's face was full of excitement, which made He Eryue even more annoyed. This neighbor was not recognized by the Dutch and wanted to rebel every day. His son was beaten to death by the Dutch and he still didn't repent. It was such a shameful bone. How good is he to accept the Dutch rule well? He Eryue couldn't understand the strange thoughts of this neighbor, so he always looked down on him.
Although he thought so in his heart, He Eryue nodded and greeted him. Wang Qiang shouted loudly: "I am strolling here. I am not able to use it. You can go outside to help you at such a young age. Hey, the merchants of Huachao secretly transported a lot of artillery for us, but I don't know how many people will use it."
At this time, a middle-aged man came over. After seeing Wang Qiang, he looked happy and shouted: "Uncle Wang, I have been looking for you for a whole morning. It turns out that I am here. Come with me and come from Luzon..."
He Eryue recognized this middle-aged man. His name was Su Changhua. He was the leader of the Chinese on the East Indies. He led his troops to attack the Dutch Batavia several times. The previous governor died when they besieged Batavia.
Unexpectedly, even he came. It seemed that the noise was really big this time. He Eryue suddenly became worried about the Dutch. I wonder if the Dutch could withstand this time...
Wang Qiang raised his foot and was about to leave. Seeing that he was still stunned, he asked in his tone: "February, why are you still standing here? Go quickly."
"Oh, I know, my second uncle." He Eryue walked out slowly, and Wang Qiang cursed: "I don't know what's wrong with this kid. He has good legs and feet and is not ugly every day." How could he know that He Eryue is a gentleman who imitates Europe...
When he arrived outside the city, He Eryue was completely shocked. Not only cannons, but also gunpowder for ships. The Netherlands did not have many people in the Far East. They rely more on several ports and were unable to block the narrow coastline at all.
When someone saw him coming, a young man jumped off the merchant ship, with a heroic face and straight waist. He Eryue had never seen him before.
"Who?"
A Chinese man came over immediately next to him and said with a smile: "This is our person, don't worry."
The young man nodded and stared at him, "Is it reliable?"
The visitor smiled and lay on his ears, whispering: "Don't worry, this person who is often beaten by foreigners has a bruised nose and a swollen face. He will definitely not report it."
Chapter completed!