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Kuang Hong said: "Not only are these people building cities illegally in Taiwan, but they also exploit and slaughter Chinese people. They should be executed according to the law! I heard that there are many Chinese here in Batavia, and the amount of tax they need to pay is higher than that of native Javanese natives." Much. Your Excellency, please do it yourself!"

Van der Lin said angrily: "China and the Netherlands are originally allies. We fought against Spain together. China attacked Dutch castles without authorization and killed many Dutch people. The Netherlands should question China's betrayal!"

Kuang Hong said: "If the Netherlands is an ally, why did they massacre the Chinese in Taiwan?"

"That's their riot, the Netherlands is just punishing the rebellion!" Van der Lin quibbled.

Kuang Hong asked again: "Why do good people riot?"

"They want more power, people are always so greedy," Van der Lin said.

"Open the box!"

The last box was opened, and Kuang Hong pointed to the documents in the box and said: "This is the confession of the Dutch prisoners of war, recorded in Chinese and Latin, Your Excellency Governor, please have a look."

Van der Lin casually flipped through a copy and said, "These confessions are forged."

Kuang Hong didn't bother to talk anymore, and directly announced: "In view of the Dutch behavior of violating the alliance by abusing, exploiting, and massacring Chinese people, trade sanctions will be imposed on the Netherlands in the future. Chinese merchants are no longer allowed to sell special goods such as multicolored porcelain and brocade to Batavia. Once discovered, the Chinese businessman's license to go to sea will be revoked immediately!"

"No, you can't do this!" Van der Lin finally panicked.

He suffered a defeat, and at most returned to Holland to retire.If China's high-end products are no longer sold to the Netherlands in the future, those shareholders will tear him apart.

Of course, it must not be banned, and Chinese maritime merchants must quietly entrain it.However, carrying prohibited goods is smuggling, and the Netherlands needs to pay a greater purchase cost when it is shipped to Batavia for sale.

Kuang Hong continued: "Banten, Johor, Pahang, Da Ni, Siam, Dingjialu, Sumatra and other countries are all vassal states of China. The Netherlands must not attack these countries for no reason in the future, otherwise it will be equivalent to war with China!"

Van der Lin felt like fainting. If all these countries belonged to China, it would be equivalent to encircling the Dutch port of Malacca.

People are more mad than people.

The Netherlands finally took Malacca from Portugal, but the neighboring countries all regard the Netherlands as their enemies.That is why the Aceh State formed an alliance with the Netherlands, and that was because the Aceh State also made enemies everywhere to sow hatred.

And this Chinese envoy took a boat to go around, and the countries immediately became small and all became China's vassals.

Van der Lin could imagine that one day when China wanted to attack Malacca and sent its navy out to make a noise, all countries would definitely send troops to help.Because these small countries originally wanted to overthrow the Netherlands, but they just lacked a big brother to take the lead.

However, Fan der Lin really didn't dare to turn his back on him, and he didn't dare to capture Kuang Hong and chop him up.

Today's Dutch East India Company, the most important commodity is spices, and pepper is the head of the spices.

The goods shipped back to the Netherlands by the company were sold to domestic merchants in the form of auctions, which also originated from the pepper business.At that time, the pepper purchased by Portugal and the United Kingdom fell to the bottom due to the war, and the European pepper market was facing a severe shortage.

Instead of taking the opportunity to ship in large quantities, the Dutch East India Company reduced the supply of pepper.In this way, the price of pepper is artificially pushed to the peak.

And also engaged in internal illegal transactions, selling pepper to merchants in Amsterdam at a low price.Businessmen from other provinces in the Netherlands, furious at this, jointly convened a parliament to abolish the contract.From then on, the goods shipped back from Asia must be publicly auctioned to Dutch merchants.

In recent years, the profits of spices have declined rapidly, and the proportion of spices transactions has also decreased.As for textiles from China, besides silk, there is also cotton cloth, which has leapt to the first place in purchase volume (the net profit is not as good as spices).

Wars belong to wars, and business belongs to business.

What the Dutch East India Company was most afraid of was that after the war, no matter whether they won or lost, they would lose their business.

The emperor of China cannot be completely angered, because Batavia is not the only port in Nanyang, and Banten next door has a free port.The prohibition of selling high-end goods to the Netherlands today is just a punishment, and there may be another ban in the future.

"Your Excellency, sign the contract." Kuang Hong said.

Van der Lin asked, "What contract?"

"The treaty of not arbitrarily attacking China's vassal states, and the treaty of transferring Busuanga Island to China," Kuang Hong said.

Not to mention that Busuanga Island is okay, but it makes me angry when I say it. Last year, the Dutch fleet was ambushed there.

The area of ​​Busuanga Island is quite large, and there are still indigenous people on the island, but after China occupied it, it did not continue to station troops, and now it does not belong to any country in essence.

What Zhao Han meant was to first use the treaty to determine the right of ownership, and then to truly rule when he has time in the future, and even send immigrants to the island.

Van der Linn finally blew up: "Impossible! Busuanga Island was obtained by the Netherlands and Spain as a victorious country. It is impossible for me to hand over Busuanga Island to China."

"But you were defeated. The Dutch castle on the island has also been destroyed by our army." Kuang Hong laughed.

Van der Lin said: "I will not sign any treaty with you, farewell!"

Kuang Hong didn't force it, and turned to the Dutchman's shipyard, but the adjutant didn't stop him.

A navy soldier yelled at the shipyard: "If any Chinese want to go back to their hometown, they can leave on a navy ship. After returning to their hometown, they will immediately settle down and divide their land!"

As soon as this remark came out, the shipyard fryer.

Regardless of the obstruction of the Dutch managers, a large number of Han-made ship craftsmen rushed out, with infinite longing on their faces: "Can I really go back to China by ship, and then I can settle down and divide the land when I return home?"

Kuang Hong smiled and said: "You are all craftsmen, if you don't want to farm, you can also enter the shipyard run by the imperial court."

Chapter 700 [Diplomatic Contact]

"Go back all!"

The adjutant accompanied Kuang Hong all the way, and when he saw the situation, he immediately dispatched soldiers to force the shipbuilders to leave with guns and ammunition.

Kuang Hong looked puzzled: "Are these Chinese people slaves? They are not allowed to return to China?"

The adjutant replied: "They signed a contract with the shipyard. If they leave before the contract expires, they will pay the shipyard a large amount of liquidated damages."

Kuang Hong suddenly realized and smiled: "How much is the liquidated damages?"

The adjutant said: "Ten times the annual salary."

"That's no problem, I will pay all their liquidated damages!" Kuang Hong was waiting for this sentence.

The adjutant finally got anxious and said: "Sir, wait a moment, I want to report this matter to the governor."

After the adjutant sent someone to the Governor's Mansion, Kuang Hong asked again: "Should the Han residents in the city also have liquidated damages?"

The adjutant shook his head: "No."

Kuang Hong said to the naval soldiers around him: "Go to the urban area, check door to door, and tell them when you see Han people. When you return home, you can divide the land and settle down. Those who are skilled can also find a living in the city. The Datong Navy will pick them up with ships. Walk!"

"Sir, you can't do this!" The adjutant was terrified.

There are more than 2 Han Chinese and their families in Batavia, including children of mixed race.The successive governors were very worried, feeling that the proportion of Han people in the city was too high, so they imposed heavy taxes to limit the increase of Han people, and later even instigated the aborigines to massacre Han people.

But if there are no Han people, the entire city and the port will have to stop functioning!

Van der Lin hurried back, pointing at Kuang Hong and angrily reprimanded: "You are an envoy from China, and I will allow you to move freely in Batavia by observing diplomatic etiquette. But I must expel you immediately for the espionage you did just now!"

Kuang Hong looked confused again: "I did something subtle? I'm just treating the Han people here. If they want to go back to the country, I can take them away. These are Chinese, not slaves you plundered. They Shouldn't they come and go freely?"

"Immediately, leave Batavia immediately!" Van der Lin shouted.

Kuang Hong gritted his teeth and said, "You imprison the Chinese and don't allow them to leave. Are you going to declare war on China?"

It is obvious that Kuang Hong is doing diplomacy, which is the favorite thing for Chinese envoys to do.

Including the middle and early Ming Dynasty, especially the Han and Tang Dynasties, when envoys went on missions to foreign countries, they would die as they could.They don't even want their own lives, they just want to provoke each other. If they die because of this, the Chinese court will have a reason to launch a war.

Van der Linn yelled, "Guns up, take them to sea!"

Kuang Hong was not afraid at all, and raised his head to fight back: "Your Excellency's behavior, I will automatically regard it as a war. As long as I leave the port and return to the ship,

It will make the navy attack!You can also kill me immediately. If my navy fails to receive the news within three hours, it will also launch an attack on Batavia Harbor.Even if this navy is defeated, China still has more fleets, and they will attack here every year!In the downwind season, Chinese merchant ships would send warships to follow them, and any merchant ships that came to Batavia for trade would be regarded as treason by default once discovered.I want Batavia to be unable to buy a load of Chinese raw silk, or a bolt of Chinese cotton cloth! "

"you…"

Van der Lin, who was burning with anger, actually held back his life. It was the first time he saw such a crazy diplomat.

Kuang Hong continued: "Except for Aceh, all the countries around Malacca have become Chinese vassal states. Once a war starts, these countries will form a coalition army to cooperate with Chinese soldiers to capture Malacca! How many Dutch defenders are there in Malacca? A hundred? Four hundred? Or a thousand? There won't be two thousand?"

Van der Lin's vest was chilled by these words, but it was Malacca, where the position was important and there were not many defenders.If China attacks Batavia and at the same time attacks Malacca, the two port cities will fall sooner or later.

Van der Lin tried to use a calm tone: "What exactly do you want to do?"

"According to His Majesty's will, the Netherlands signed a contract with China!" Kuang Hong laughed.

Van der Lin: "This is a big matter, I need time to think about it."

"Okay, I'll give you three days." Kuang Hong said.

Van der Lin's consideration was actually to hold a meeting.

A group of congressmen wrangled for two days, passed the proposal with great risk, and fully accepted the request of the Chinese emperor.From now on, the Netherlands must not attack China's vassal states for no reason. If there is a reason for the incident, it must accept China's mediation, otherwise it will be regarded as a declaration of war against China.The Netherlands transferred Busuanga Island to China for 1 tael of silver.

Van der Lin told the congressmen: "After Busuanga Island was seized by the Chinese, we did not actually control it, and there was no loss in transferring it to China. As for the vassal states of China, the treaty only prohibits unprovoked attacks. We can plan coups and pretend Pirates attacked its ships. Therefore, this contract is symbolic, just to satisfy the vanity of the Chinese emperor, and we will do what we will do in the future.”

Van der Lin deliberately did not mention that once the contract was signed, it gave China legitimate legal principles.

In the future, if there is trouble, China will be able to come up with a reason for war at will.And no matter where the trouble is, even if the Pope is asked to judge, Busuanga Island belongs to China.

The two sides signed the "Batavia Treaty" at the Governor's Mansion, and just after signing and leaving, someone came to Van der Lin and whispered.

Van der Lin glared at Kuang Hong fiercely: "Your words don't count!"

Kuang Hong said innocently: "No.

At this moment, many Han people in the city of Batavia rushed to the pier with their families.They lined up at the pier, registered as a family, boarded the boat immediately, and took them home for free.

And with the spread of the news, more and more Han Chinese came, and the number exceeded 2000 in a blink of an eye.

When Van der Lin learned of the situation, he was not pleased with Kuang Hong, and immediately ordered: "No ships are allowed to leave the port, and all residents of Batavia must disembark!"

Kuang Hong asked: "What reason do you have for doing this?"

Van der Lindao; "I am the governor, and my order is the reason!"

Kuang Hongdao: "If this is the case, then as a reward, we will detain one Dutchman who will go to China in the future, and no one will be allowed to leave China! Can you really keep these Chinese? The Chinese court only needs to bring back one to the sea merchants." The Han people can deduct as much tax as possible, and the Chinese here can go back by merchant ship. Why do they want to leave? Because the tax here is too heavy! Not only is the tax amount higher than that of the Dutch, it is even much higher than that of the Javanese natives!"

Guang Kuanghong glared at Fan Delin: "This kind of behavior is an insult to His Majesty the Emperor! In your eyes, what are the Chinese? Are they inferior to the Javanese natives? Why are heavy taxes only imposed on the Chinese?"

Of course, the Chinese are hardworking and willing to work, and they can survive by imposing heavy taxes.

Moreover, as long as they convert to Christianity, the Chinese can reduce or exempt some taxes, which is forcing the Chinese to change their beliefs.

In order to pay less tax, many Chinese were baptized into religion, but more Chinese would rather live in poverty than convert.

Van der Lindao: "The issue of the tax amount is Batavia's internal affairs. Now it seems that something is indeed wrong. We will adjust it after we discuss it in a meeting."

How to adjust?

Of course, it is to collect heavier taxes, step by step to suppress the Han people to the limit, and drive all the Han people into Christianity.Those who refuse to convert, still read Chinese,

They instigated the natives to kill them. Anyway, the Dutch didn't do it themselves, and everything could be pushed to the heads of the Javanese natives.

Kuang Hongdao: "Either collect taxes equally, or let them stay. You can decide for yourself."

Van der Linn snorted coldly.

Kuang Hong walked to the pier with the contract and watched the Dutch dispatch troops to escort the Han people back. He said with emotion: "We are afraid of power but not moral. It seems that there is no pain, and it is not enough to make the barbarians fear."

Kuang Hong boarded the ship and left Batavia, and went to the sea to join the fleet. He said to Hong Xu: "Immediately return to Banten Port, unload the ship, and attack all Dutch ships that can be seen on the sea!"

"War again? Great!" Hong Xu was overjoyed.

As a diplomat, Kuang Hong certainly cannot command the navy.This time, there was a special arrangement for Kuang Hong to act with full authority, including a fight with Holland Xiao.

When the fleet returned to Banten Port, Sultan Ageng heard that he was going to trouble the Netherlands, so he quickly asked: "Your Excellency, do you need our help? Although my navy is not strong, I can gather soldiers to besiege Jakarta (Batavia) )!

Batavia, originally the territory of the Wandan Kingdom, always wants to take it back.

Kuang Hong thought carefully and nodded: "Okay, you immediately gather the soldiers, you attack from the land, we attack from the sea!"

Sultan Ageng vacated the warehouse and asked the Datong Navy to unload and store.

After unloading, the navy ships traveled lightly, not only intercepting Dutch merchant ships, but also intercepting requisitioned Chinese merchant ships.

In a word, don't let Batavia do business normally!

Within a few days, w the British took the initiative to come to the door and asked happily: "Is China going to war with the Netherlands? We, the UK, can help. Now there are two armed merchant ships in the port, which can join the Chinese fleet. If the war drags on to three In a month, Britain will be able to transfer armed merchant ships from India!"

The conflict between Britain and the Netherlands was particularly intense in Nanyang.

In order to compete for the share of spices, the Netherlands once played a massacre and killed all the British on an island.Even now, the Netherlands controls Malacca, and they often attack British merchant ships when they see them.

"I need your help very much." Of course, Kuang Hong did not refuse his friend.

After Britain joined, Hong sent someone to inform the Sultan of Johor to send troops to pretend to attack Malacca.You don't have to fight, just bluff and bluff.At the same time, let Pahang, Da Ni and other countries also send troops. Anyway, they are not far away, and they don't need to cross the sea. It is considered an armed training.

A few days later, Van der Lin received a report: "Your Excellency, our fleet has been attacked. The main force of the opponent is the Chinese navy, as well as Banten's offshore rowing boats, and British armed merchant ships! Our merchant ships have been attacked. One sank, and three were captured by the enemy! Also, the Chinese merchant ships that came to Batavia for trade are being lured to Banten by the Chinese navy."

"Did he really dare to do that?"

Van der Lin couldn't help complaining, this diplomat is too weird, he is simply a lunatic.

After the treaty was signed, it was so big for some Han people.

Chapter 701 [Eight-Nation Allied Forces]