The journey starts from the Titanic

When Colonel Van Basten received the report from Surabaya, he pondered for a while.

"Those Javanese are really not afraid of death! The kingdom's army will need a second increase in order to defeat them. After the reduction of more than 3,000 troops, our army is powerless to fight again!"

Van Basten said to Governor Gullit.The brows frowned: If every native is as bloody as the lunatics in Surabaya, then the kingdom must consider policy.

Van Basten held this in his heart and did not dare to say it.

"Then the yellow-skinned monkeys in Medan are so cheap?" Governor Gullit said unwillingly.

"I'm afraid so! At least it will take some time to repair." Colonel Van Basten nodded helplessly.

He had some doubts in his heart. Is it true that the situation in Surabaya also has the shadow of the people in Medan, otherwise the situation is so favorable to them?

If so, then the opponent's calculation ability is too terrifying, such an enemy is really terrifying.

Van Basten shook his head, pushing his thoughts out of his mind.

"Okay! The troops in Surabaya are told to step up their repairs and prepare for the next battle."

Governor Gullit said.He secretly breathed a sigh of relief: After a while, Java Island was saved.But thinking of the city of Surabaya destroyed by the war, his brow frowned again.

At the same time, the Indonesian archipelago was filled with smoke and war. After receiving a telegram from Jakarta, after a quarrel, Amsterdam finally sent 5,000 troops from Europe to Indonesia.

Those 5,000 European troops are the essence of the Dutch army. With them joining, the war in the Indonesian archipelago is estimated to be over sooner.

Governor Gullit thought.Then he discussed with Colonel Van Basten and ordered Major General Van Nistelrooy in Banda Aceh to end the war as soon as possible, draw out troops, and go all out to resolve the Chinese in Medan.

Major General Van Nistelrooy had a headache for Jakarta's order.Although he was happy for the victory of Surabaya, the battle in Aceh was not quite the same as in Surabaya.

Those Acehnese were like cockroaches that could not be killed. They were obviously hit hard in Banda Aceh, but they seemed to have recovered during this time.

They seem to have no shortage of weapons and ammunition, (it should be that Medan has been replenished) their combat effectiveness has also improved rapidly.

These indigenous people who live in the woods all the year round are slippery as soon as they run into the woods. It is too difficult to catch them.

Chapter 81 Reaction (3)

If it is Jakarta that is in distress now, then it is Singapore that is fearful, and of course Manila is vigilant.

Nanyang is the same as Africa. It is the back garden of Europeans. There are many great powers. It involves the interests of Britain, America, France and Netherlands, and possibly Japan (they want to participate). The relationship is sensitive, and any trouble will attract attention.

Despite several rebellions in the Indonesian archipelago, the Dutch remain vigilant against the British and Americans and will not invite these "Western partners" to help them quell the rebellion. They believe that they are capable of solving current problems.

After successively defeating the rebels in Aceh and East Java, the Dutch people's spirits became higher, and they were dispatching troops and preparing to launch a thunderous blow to destroy the South China Independence Army, which they feared the most.

Singapore, the Government House of the Straits Settlements, the buildings inside and outside reveal a strong Victorian style. Almost every inch of the place here exudes a rigorous, cunning, and cold British flavor, just like the cold and humid weather in London.

Governor Sir Kirima threw the "South China Daily", which was still warm, on the precious Nanmu coffee table. The newspaper was in English. The author was Chen Youren, a well-known diplomat in the Far East.

The Chinese in Medan did not hide their confidence and determination to fight for independence, and they also called on the Chinese in the world to join this so-called national war.

After the news spread, the Chinese in Southeast Asia were "exploded". The enthusiasm of those Chinese businessmen in the Malay Peninsula seemed to be too high, and they were all discussing the independence of South China in Medan. They actively contacted, although they did not do anything disgraceful. Things, but this atmosphere is really worrying.

In particular, a large number of young Chinese workers from the Malay Peninsula are rushing to Sumatra or Borneo on the ships of the Southern Star Company, which is self-evident.

Although it had been predicted, Sir Kirima was taken aback by the Chinese in Medan.

As an old British colonial bureaucrat, he felt instinctively disgusted by the word Declaration of Independence, which easily reminded him of the Yankee who is now secretly competing with the promised empire.

South China?Declaration of Independence?

The corner of Governor Sir Kirima's mouth sneered. Those Chinese even used this word, so how could he not be blocked?

The Assistant Secretary of the Governor’s Office, the Commander of the Singapore Fleet, the Speaker of Parliament and others all sat in front of him. Their mood was similar to that of the Governor. No one spoke for a while, and they were silently digesting the incredible news.

If the colonies become independent, the British must be the first to fear, because the glory of the British Empire is maintained by colonies all over the world.

These British gentlemen frowned. It is too troublesome for the Chinese in Medan to fight for independence.

Governor Sir Kirima's face was stern, and a cup of black tea on the coffee table was scented. After taking a small sip, he took a long breath and felt a little calm.

"What do you think of the Chinese in Medan?" he asked.

"We want to destroy them as soon as possible!" Fleet Commander John said decisively.

"That is the place of the Dutch, how do we kill them?" Regent Clifford reminded.

"The Dutch are really useless! Even a native can't clean up!" After making a little joke, the fleet commander said with disdain.

"The Dutch have agreed to the battle between Aceh and Surabaya, and their combat effectiveness is still acceptable."

The chairman of the colonial assembly laughed, "but the situation on the Indonesian archipelago is really worrying."

"Yes! In recent years, Jakarta has gone too far, and it still maintains the same set of the East India Company hundreds of years ago. It blindly asks for it. The suppression of the natives is too strong, otherwise there will be so many rebellions. ."

Assistant Secretary Clifford shook his head and said with emotion, "The best way is to use education, culture and other soft means to train the elites of the indigenous people for their own use, and to infiltrate them imperceptibly in economic, political, and cultural aspects. It’s their younger generation, so you can better control them."

The gentlemen nodded slightly, agreeing with the views of the auxiliary secretary.

In this regard, the British Empire did a good job, ruling vast colonies, with thousands of natives for their use.

After the First World War, the military power of the British Empire has expanded to its limit, the territory it controls has also reached its limit, and its colonial system has also reached its limit.

In order to maintain the operation of the huge colonial system, the United Kingdom had to pay high costs. It had to subsidize the colonies in large amounts every year. Domestic capitalists also used funds for overseas investment. This caused the British industry to lag behind the United States. Germany can't compare.

Having just gone through the world war, Britain has not fully recovered.Facing the powerful economic challenges of the United States, France is ready to dominate Europe, Soviet Russia continues to revolutionize exports, and the British Empire is facing heavy pressure, so it is hoped that something will happen in its territory.

Because a small amount of sparks may cause unpredictable consequences, the British attitude is cautious.

"If you blindly suppress it, even if no one is instigated, the indigenous people will resist. I think the Dutch take the blame." Auxiliary Secretary Clifford was a little gloat, although he believed that the Dutch would win the final victory.

"Okay! Don't say so far! What kind of attitude should we take towards Medan?" Sir Kirima felt that the topic was a little different, so he reminded.

"For the Medan issue, we can show our attitude to Jakarta. The British Empire can provide some help. If Jakarta needs it, of course, this is just an attitude. In any case, we should not be involved in this war. "

Secretary Clifford smiled.

In the colonial government, the power of the auxiliary secretary is great.Clifford's steadfastness has won the praise of the gentlemen. He is a political star. He has a good chance of becoming the next governor of the Straits Settlements.

"Ok."

Governor Sir Kirima nodded and asked: "Are there any good regulations for the Chinese in our territory?"

"The necessary monitoring should be done. But don't be too careful.

As far as I know, the Chinese in Malaya are very submissive, self-conscious, and work hard. Although they are stubborn to retain their traditional culture, they do not want to dare to do things blatantly in Sumatra.

On the one hand, the British Empire is not comparable to the fallen coachmen. Those people dare not challenge our authority. On the other hand, it has something to do with our relatively loose policy, which involves absorbing some Chinese elites into the government and managing the Chinese world through them. Keep them all out like the Dutch.