The journey starts from the Titanic

In his eyes, Americans are civilized people, even if they fight, it makes sense, but those natives are different. Some of the Javanese monkeys are still uncivilized, ignorant, lazy, and cruel. They are afraid of European whites in their bones, but they are more Their weak and other ethnic groups showed extreme brutality.

The nest of the Dutch-Indian colonial government is in Java, and the most important part is in the more economically developed Jakarta and other big cities. The largest ethnic group in Java is the Javanese. In order to effectively rule the natives of Southeast Asia, the Dutch adopted the rule of land. Tu’s strategy is to recruit a large number of mercenaries from Javanese.Due to the weak economic power of the natives, they could only rely on the Dutch and became the Dutch doglegs.

The Javanese soldiers are usually obedient. They follow the Dutch ass to dominate and oppress other peoples. They have no creativity, but they are really good dogs.

The Dutch did not believe in Javanese in their bones. In the colonial army, although Javanese soldiers accounted for the majority, most of the officers were Dutch.The Javanese can only serve as low-ranking local officers.

In extraordinary times, for fear that Javanese would rise up to make trouble, Major General Van Nistelrooy thought about it, and said: "All Javanese officers should be gathered and monitored in the name of a meeting, and they should be separated from the indigenous soldiers. At the same time, the indigenous soldiers are not allowed to leave the camp. Jakarta’s safety It will be taken over by the Dutch Corps."

"Very good. That's it." Governor Van Persie nodded, giving Major General Van Nistel a trusting look.

At this moment, he has forgotten that in order to compete for the interests of Java, he usually suppresses the other side.For example, the colonial government previously collected a large amount of tax from Chinese businessmen. Except for part of the tax, most of the rest went to the governor and some officials familiar with the governor.

The military system represented by Major General Van Nistelrooy is the object of rejection by the civilian system, so many of the operations that divide the fat are not part of the military.However, Major General Van Nistelrooy was not a fuel-efficient lamp. He also had his own way of making money. The army took bribes arbitrarily, not only turning a blind eye to smuggling, but actively participating in it, using warships to smuggle goods, and also made a lot of money.

For a long time, the two sides have been in good condition, and the relationship has not been harmonious.This is what the Netherlands hope to see.The US fleet crisis in Jakarta brought the relationship between Van Persie and Major General Van Nistelrooy closer, and their positions were highly consistent.

The two discussed in the room how to deal with this crisis, and the atmosphere was very friendly.Although the Dutch were at a loss for the American fleet, the Governor and Major General Van Nistelrooy had rich experience in dealing with the natives and preventing them from taking the opportunity to make trouble.

"Your Excellency, in the past two years, Chinese investment has increased. In addition to the Huang Zhonghan family in Java, there are more and more Chinese companies in Sumatra. They control the trade in several large cities on the outer islands. , Tobacco, tin mines, etc. fell into their hands. Even our Dutch businessmen, under the pressure of Chinese capital, gradually returned to Java and withdrew their investment in the outer islands. This issue has attracted our attention." Major General Van Nistelrooy looked at Governor Van Persie with some earnestness.

For an upright officer who loves the Netherlands, Major General Van Nistelrooy felt that he had to remind the governor to safeguard the interests of the Netherlands.

"Oh?" Governor Van Persie glanced at Major General Van Nistelrooy indifferently and smiled nonchalantly. "I have heard about this. But don't worry, even if the Chinese business is doing well, it is not our dish? They invest. The more, the more we will gain in the future."

He said in his heart: "Those idiots are not even better than the Chinese in business. They were squeezed out of the outer islands, and they were jealous of the Chinese. They wanted the Governor's Mansion to show their eyes for them. It's a trash! Now the Dutch businessmen are getting more and more degenerate. Now, I have been thinking about how to exploit the Chinese to make a fortune instead of relying on innovative business. They are eating their own money and are increasingly at a disadvantage in global trade.

It doesn't matter if there are one or two Chinese businessmen, but there is no good reason to rush to deal with Chinese businessmen, so why not make the Chinese businessmen in the Dutch and Indian territories feel that they are next to Malaya?Without the Chinese doing business, would the colonial government's economy still be needed?

The economy has collapsed and taxes are not collected. Even if the greedy guys in the country do not take their position as governor, they will be called incompetent!"

Thinking about this, Governor Van Persie said again: "Economic matters should be handled by economic means! The Governor's Office will protect the legitimate interests of all honest businessmen. This need not worry Major General Van Nistelrooy. You should still arrange to prevent the indigenous people. Right!"

The governor waved his hand to signal that the conversation was about to end.In his opinion, Major General Ruud van Nistelrooy is too wide-handed, and the military is suspected of meddling in government affairs!Violation of the rules of the game is not allowed, so Governor Van Persie resolutely rejected Major General Van Nistelrooy.

"Okay!" Van Nistelrooy seemed to feel the Governor's wariness, he sighed softly in his heart and turned to leave the Governor's Mansion.He was also entrusted by those Dutch businessmen, by the way, to remind the governor.Now that the governor had his own ideas, Van Nistelrooy also dispelled the idea of ​​continuing to speak.

Governor Van Persie did not want to embarrass the Chinese businessmen on the outer islands not because of his kindness, but because the investment of Chinese businessmen stimulated the economic development of the Dutch and Indian colonies, and the Governor also got a share of the economic development. This is a matter of fame and fortune. Why should you refuse What?

It took Van Persie 5 million guilders and countless human relations to get the job of governor of overseas colonies. Since taking office, he has recovered the cost, but the profits he earned are far from reaching his expectations. He has two years left. During the tenure, I only wanted to make a fortune and get rich in these precious two years.

It is said that housing prices in Amsterdam have risen a lot again. How can the Netherlands spend its old age without making more money?It also seems to cost a lot to raise a few young and beautiful mistresses.

Two years later, when you leave Jakarta, you must make up 50 million dong!Just ten times the profit is good, this requirement is not high.God, please bless the damn American, hurry up!

Governor Van Persie prayed silently in his heart, he didn't want to see anything out of the ordinary!Alas, even the governor is under great economic pressure!

The American delegation walked into the Governor's Mansion arrogantly, but judging from their arrogant appearance, it didn't seem like a friendly visit at all, but rather aggressive debt collection.

"Your Excellency, Occidental Petroleum has received your righteous treatment on Sumatra. Now many major projects have to be suspended and the losses are heavy. All these are the consequences of your single-handed work. Do you have any explanation?" The meeting began. , Hengda?Brown made a strong protest to the Governor of the Netherlands and India on behalf of Occidental Petroleum.

Damn it, what project was suspended and suffered heavy losses, it's all nonsense!

Governor Van Persie looked at the confident Henda?Brown cursed secretly in his heart: I didn't take any measures at all. You Americans just killed you and put the fleet at my door. Do I dare to treat the Americans unfairly?You American Petroleum Corporation not only did not lose, but also accelerated the progress of oilfield construction. Don’t I know?

However, the Dutch government did announce that it would not allow American oil companies to participate in the exploitation of oil in the Dutch and Indian colonies. Although the action was not carried out, it gave the United States a pretext.

"Our colonial government welcomes the United States to invest in us. How can it treat American companies unfairly? This is just a small misunderstanding. I believe that as long as the two sides talk in peace, the misunderstanding will soon be resolved. "

Van Persie maintains a gentle demeanor on his face, and today he wants to defeat the rude American with his graceful demeanor for years.

No matter how aggressive the Americans are, Governor Van Persie keeps a smile, with elegant demeanor, good self-cultivation, and patiently and peacefully to explain the work. This attitude is really nothing to say.Anyway, I also work part-time, and I have to listen to the orders of the big domestic bosses, but my attitude is sincere and good, so you can't get angry.

The U.S. representative seemed to see through Van Persie's ideas, but still put pressure on Governor Van Persie.Under the questioning of the US representative, Governor Van Persie verbally assured that the colonial government would not treat US companies unfairly, either on the surface or in substance, until there is no further domestic order.

As soon as the voice fell, Yao Hongmin of Meihua Company stood up.

"Your Excellency, I believe in your sincerity. But why didn’t we get a response when our Meihua Company applied to engage in banking, shipping, and tobacco franchise in Java? Unfair treatment."

Yao Hongmin spoke loudly.

His words were like a slap on Van Persie's face. Van Persie's face turned slightly red. He looked at Yao Hongmin's yellow skin and black pupils, and cursed in his heart: "Damn the yellow monkey has caught up with a fallen American bastard."

But the situation is not better than others. Van Persie can only curse in his heart and dare not attack on the spot. No matter what, Meihua is a large company registered in the United States and has extraordinary influence.

Abundant Java Island is the essence of the Dutch-Indian colony. The lifeblood of the Dutch is no more remote than the outlying islands such as Borneo and Sumatra. The Dutch have no ability to develop it by themselves, and it is nothing to let outsiders develop it.

Competing with their peers, Dutch businessmen and the Dutch and Indian colonial government did not like foreign companies to compete with them, so all foreign companies in Java were more or less restricted by the colonial government.Several applications from the US-China Company were dragged down by the relevant departments of the Dutch and Indian colonial authorities.

Although Meihua can invest in Java through other methods, it is somewhat inconvenient after all without a name.Therefore, Situ Nan also asked Yao Hongmin to take advantage of the favorable opportunity for the US fleet to reach Jakarta to infiltrate Java in a fair way, and to grab business with Dutch businessmen.

Yao Hongmin's goal was finally achieved. In order to show that what he said was true, Governor Ma Shan instructed the staff to go through the procedures for the free investment of Meihua Company in Java. From then on Meihua Company can freely invest and operate the entire Dutch and Indian colony without having to do so. In other names.

After Yao Hongmin left the Government House, he returned to tell Situ Nan in detail about the situation at the meeting.

"How does this fox feel like a tiger?" Situ Nan asked with a smile.

"It feels good and cool! It would be better if it were our own power."

Yao Hongmin smiled, "The Governor Van Persie's face will be red and white for a while, and he may be mad in his heart, but he can't get angry. But he finally agreed to give Imiwa free investment in Java."

Situ Nan nodded and said: "After this time, Meihua can indeed penetrate Java Island quickly, but after all, it is a nest that the Dutch has run for hundreds of years. The water inside does not want to be as shallow as it seems. From now on, we will have to distinguish between bright and dark lines. The company is clearing and the party is dark. Be careful not to attract the attention of the Dutch prematurely."

Chapter 59 US-Dutch Agreement

Governor Van Persie sent emergency telegrams to the country in succession. In the telegrams, he eloquently persuaded: "The US fleet sent from Hawaii, the United States a month ago, was unprecedentedly strong. They were aggressive and drove the warship to Jakarta. Seeing the American warships in the harbor, we were within range of the opponent's artillery.

Jakarta is dangerous!Java is dangerous!The Dutch East Indies are dangerous!Hope to resolve this crisis with peaceful sincerity and keep the most shining jewel in Queen William's crown, so that the Maine incident will not happen again in Jakarta."

It seems that in order to confirm the urgency of the situation in Jakarta in Governor Van Persie's telegram, the military newspaper sent by Major General Van Nistelrooy to the country is more convincing.He said angrily: "The powerful American fleet has 3 battleships, 5 cruisers, and dozens of other warships. Although their warships did not take off their gun jackets, their slanted muzzles pointed to the Governor's Mansion and the Jakarta Military Port many times. , Faintly blocked the escape route of our fleet outside the port.

In the event of an exchange of fire, our overseas fleet has little hope of winning, but in the name of a soldier, I guarantee that all officers and soldiers of the overseas fleet will defend the honor of the kingdom with the highest spirit of sacrifice."

After Major General Van Nistelrooy checked the telegram, he felt that the word escape was inappropriate, so he changed his pen to action.When thinking about the Dutch fleet with old arms and legs racing against American warships, Major General Van Nistelrooy felt panicked...

The 7,000-ton tonnage of his flagship, the Union of Seven Provinces, can't even beat the American cruisers, let alone the American battleships.

Major General Van Nistelrooy made up his mind secretly that once the war started, he would order the Dutch fleet to surrender immediately after three rounds with the American fleet.

Perhaps the telegrams of Governor Van Persie and Major General Van Nistelrooy finally made Amsterdam aware of the big things, and the Americans may be about to move.

Although this is unlikely, the matter is of great importance, and the Dutch government dare not place its hopes on the kindness of Americans.In case of a small wiping gun and misfire, it will cause the Netherlands to lose its last colony.

Without the East Indies, the Kingdom of the Netherlands will completely become a European country, and it will be a very influential kind.

At the same time, Shell Oil Company panicked after receiving news that the US government would take retaliatory measures to prohibit Shell Oil Company from engaging in oil exploration and exploitation in the United States.

Some people complained that the British should not listen to the instigation of the American Petroleum Corporation to ban oil extraction in Sumatra. Now that it is fine, the Americans have come to the door, and the shots are so ruthless that they almost kill Shell Oil Corporation.