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Chapter 301 Blackmail? That was done by robbers (first update, please subscribe)

Is this a threat?

Although Huberts wanted to question loudly, he chose silence.

In fact, everyone knows - this is a threat!

It's just that it's not as straightforward as it sounds.

The reason why Li Yian mentioned "farce" was to tell him that "farce" can continue.

It was the Japanese who helped those people in the past, but now Borneo can also help them, and unlike the failed Japanese, Borneo can continue to help as long as it is willing. By that time, the Dutch will have to face more than just "farce".

"Now, they have declared independence in Bandung and the news has spread throughout Java."

Li Yian specially reminded.

"A lot of places in Java are actually controlled by the Republican Party. You know, I don't have extra troops for Java. The vacuum of power is more conducive to the Republican Party."

Whether this is a threat or a reminder, it doesn't matter. What's important is that the Dutch need to understand their current situation.

The current situation is... they have to make a choice.

Was it Borneo or the entire Dutch East Indies.

"Yeah, so we do need to end this."

Huberts took a deep breath, knowing that if he could not return to Java in time, he would probably lose it forever.

"you win!"

Li Yian didn't speak, just looked at the governor in front of him.

From the day he took control of Jakarta, he knew what choice the Dutch would make, either losing everything or cutting off their flesh.

These Dutch people are essentially businessmen and they naturally weigh the pros and cons.

"We will leave Dutch Borneo and its associated islands to you for our mutual benefit,"

The so-called "common interests" are just a fig leaf. In fact, everyone knows that the Netherlands has ceded territory.

"In return, you need to return Java, Sulawesi and other areas that you surrendered to the Netherlands."

When Governor Huberts said these words, his tone was full of bitterness, but he had no choice. In fact, neither did the Netherlands.

If it were 20 years ago, he would never have made such a choice. At that time, the Netherlands had the power to change everything. But now...the Netherlands is no longer the Netherlands it used to be.

Once upon a time, they tried to ask the United States for help, but the United States had no intention of getting involved. They also tried to ask the United Kingdom for help, but the British Labor government had no intention of helping the Netherlands. They even gave up their own colonies, so how could they help the Netherlands for them? Colonies causing trouble?

At this time, news came that the Borneo army had surrendered in the Dutch East Indies. Amsterdam was dumbfounded and wanted to protest. Protesting is useless. Just don't express your position. That is even more impossible. Everything is impossible. In the hands of others.

If the question of the Dutch East Indies remains unresolved for a long time, those rebels will definitely take the opportunity to launch a rebellion. Even Borneo can cooperate with the rebels. They only need to withdraw from the surrendered area, and the Netherlands is likely to lose the entire Dutch East Indies forever.

Compared with the entire Dutch East Indies, Borneo is not important. Borneo has oil, and Sumatra also has it. As for plantations, the plantations in Borneo are far inferior to those in Java. Compared to Java and Sumatra, Borneo is nothing worth mentioning.

Trading Borneo for the Dutch East Indies was still a very cost-effective deal.

Of course, the most important thing is that this world is based on strength, and the meat is still in someone's mouth. Since it is impossible for the other party to spit out the piece of meat, then make the best choice for yourself.

"Hmm... I seem to be at a bit of a disadvantage this way."

Li Yian said unabashedly.

"Now, except for Sumatra, basically the entire Dutch East Indies is under my control. If there is only one Borneo, I think it is not enough!"

"you……"

Governor Huberts said loudly,

"What else do you want? You have already obtained hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land."

You kid is too greedy.

"future!"

Facing the somewhat annoyed Governor Huberts, Li Yian uttered two words and then continued.

"I'm talking about the future, Mr. Governor, we have to focus on the future, not the present."

"I do not understand?"

Governor Huberts really didn't understand why Li Yi'an emphasized the future.

"In the future, I mean in the near future, there will be many possibilities. One of these possibilities is that the Netherlands will continue to occupy the Dutch East Indies. I think this is very good. In fact, I think at this point, our The interests are shared.”

Li Yi'an was speaking from his heart. Only if these European colonists were targeted in front of them, Borneo would not be so conspicuous.

"However, there is another future that none of us want to see, that is, maybe in the future, you may leave here..." "This is impossible!"

Governor Huberts said flatly.

"We will stand here forever just as we came here."

"Who knows?"

Li Yian said.

"I'm not sure about the future, but I need to declare a right!"

"What rights?"

"The area I gave up - from Sulawesi to West Irian, if you want to leave, you must return these areas to me. Of course, I can give you certain compensation."

"it's out of the question!"

Governor Huberts objected directly.

"Amsterdam will never agree, and if we sign such an agreement, you will definitely do everything possible to drive us away, even if you don't hesitate to cooperate with the rebels..."

Suddenly, Governor Huberts said.

"No, you can't cooperate with those people, and they will never allow you to occupy those areas. They will regard the entire Dutch East Indies as a whole. After we leave, they will not allow you before we leave. Occupy Borneo. In their eyes, you are just like us as outsiders. There will never be peace between you and them..."

"That's not important. What's important is that I need this power."

Why is this power needed? Because according to international law, the Netherlands is the sovereign state of the Dutch East Indies. It has the power to agree to the independence of this colony and also has the power to cede colonial land to other countries.

"And you know, Borneo has the most powerful air power in all of Southeast Asia, and I'm sure you're going to need our support in the near future."

Li Yi'an is a businessman. He is definitely not a bandit. Only bandits can do extortion. He likes to talk business.

Business is negotiated.

"what do you mean……"

Huberts looked at the "businessman" in front of him and asked uncertainly.

"Can we provide air support as we quell the insurgent insurgency?"

"Well, this requires an advance base. I personally think Surabaya is a good location."

Damn profiteers!

For a moment, Huberts almost wanted to stand up and curse. Surabaya, the first thing they did after landing was to support a so-called autonomous government, a local self-government organization composed entirely of Chinese. Although there is no such thing in Jakarta, So blatant, but almost so.

“In addition to Borneo, what else do you want in Surabaya?”

"Autonomy!"

Li Yian gave a reasonable term.

"I hope it can be used as an autonomous territory. If one day in the future, you need to evacuate, Surabaya can be used as an autonomous territory that continues to be loyal to the Netherlands. What do you think? I am doing this for the benefit of the Netherlands!"

Just pull it off!

For the benefit of Holland, you are obviously trying every possible means to eat meat from Holland, okay?

This guy is so shameless!

He kept saying it was for the Netherlands, but in fact, he was doing it for himself.

"You should know that Amsterdam will never agree to these conditions. The Netherlands will not let anyone blackmail you!"

Huberts' answer was met with Li Yian's laughter.

"Don't worry, we can talk about it later..."

After hearing that we would talk later, Huberts became a little anxious and said immediately.

"What about us now?"

"Looking at your urgency, we can talk about Dutch Borneo first! As for other issues..."

Li Yi'an smiled. At this moment, when he looked at Governor Huberts, he felt like he was looking at a prodigal who couldn't keep his family fortune.

"We can talk about it later!"

When the prodigal son has completely ruined the family business, it’s not too late to talk! At that time, they had no choice.

(End of this chapter)