I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 222 Whether your evidence is valid or not is up to me.

Rockefeller's statement is definitely an exaggeration. Exxon-Mobil is the world's largest oil company and has nothing to do with George.

But Rockefeller was not wrong either.

Petroleum products are currently only used as fuel or lighting. The internal combustion engine has just appeared and there is still a long way to go before it can replace the steam engine.

The emergence of automobiles has opened up a new track for oil. The popularity of George's cars fully proves the future of automobiles.

This can also explain why Rockefeller would rather help George build a car factory in the United States without interest.

If George needed it, Rockefeller could even give George a car factory for free.

As long as George can sell cars all over the United States.

A million dollars in interest is just a bit more.

If George's car factory could produce a million cars a year.

Rockefeller could worship George as God.

So now we understand why the American automobile industry is developing so fast.

The driving role of the American oil tycoons is the key factor.

Otherwise, gasoline cars would have been wiped out by electric cars long ago.

Edison, who has been blamed for so many chapters, invented the "nickel-iron alkaline battery" in 1902. If this battery is used as a vehicle power, it can travel up to 100 miles per charge.

100 miles is about 160 kilometers.

Although we don’t discuss the battery capacity, just talking about the performance is to be a rogue.

But the level of 160 kilometers is already very good.

Until the 21st century, many of the best-selling electric vehicles on the market had a driving range of less than 160 kilometers.

George planned to let Tesla research batteries after Tesla developed the AC generator.

Edison can make electric cars run 160 kilometers.

Tesla, the electromagnetic king, would have no problem doubling his power.

Even if you don't need to power a car, batteries are of great use.

George would certainly not tell Rockefeller these things.

Since Rockefeller was so sincere, George accepted it and treated Bayard and Rockefeller to a hot pot meal.

Bayad seemed to casually mention the war between the Netherlands and the Aceh Sultanate to George during the dinner.

"I'm not sure what happened. It seems that a few Russians went to Batavia to buy a plantation, but were rejected by the Dutch. Then the Russians went to Aceh."

George has been waiting for the Dutch to come to his door these days.

It doesn't matter if you don't come.

The Russians in Lansha would not be satisfied with Aceh and would continue to push towards Batavia.

If the Dutch don't move, the foundation of their rule in East Indies will be shaken.

"Peace in the Far East is related to the interests of all of us, and we have an obligation to ensure peace in the Far East."

Bayard seemed to have something on his mind.

George couldn't remember when the Spanish-American War broke out. At this time, the Philippines was still a Spanish colony.

Because the United States rose too late, by the time Americans looked at the world, the colonies around the world had been basically divided up by European countries, leaving only the Qing Dynasty, surrounded by foreign powers and eyeing it.

So the United States proposed an "open door" on the issue of the Qing Dynasty and demanded that all benefits be shared.

What this means is that no one is allowed to monopolize the Qing Empire, everyone must do it according to their own abilities.

"The Dutch are too arrogant on this issue. The Russians just want to buy plantations and plant some tobacco and rubber trees. It's not like they don't want to pay taxes to the Dutch. Why don't they agree?"

George didn't take up the challenge, and St. Petersburg wouldn't allow him to go south anyway.

"If that's the case, I think I can help."

Bayad actively participated in international affairs.

If this matter can be resolved peacefully through the mediation of the Americans, it will also be an improvement to the international reputation of the United States.

So the next day, Bayard and Deckerhoff came to Oak Camp again.

Compared with the last time, Dyckerhoff's attitude this time was less arrogant.

"It is okay to operate plantations, but the Lansa Sultanate must submit to the rule of Aceh Province."

Dyckhoff made some concessions, but not enough.

“What Aceh?”

George's smile was obviously very sunny, but in Deckerhoff's eyes, it looked like a sinister smile.

"Your Majesty the Duke, don't think that victory in one battle can permanently solve the problem. Once the kingdom decides to expand the scale of the war, the entire Aceh Province will be annihilated."

Dyckerhoff still didn't learn his lesson.

"Then let's discuss this issue again after some time."

George closed the door to negotiations and stopped talking if he didn't want to talk.

Deckerhoff almost choked to death. Is there anyone who can negotiate like this?

When others negotiate, they always ask for a high price and pay back the money on the spot. You come and I argue with each other. On such a major issue, it is normal for the talks to last a year or two.

Dyckerhoff has never experienced George's tendency to "just give it a little while" at every turn.

"How many more people can you mobilize in the Aceh Sultanate? Where is Batavia?"

George was merciless and specialized in uncovering scars.

"How many reinforcements can you send from the Netherlands? Ten thousand? Or twenty thousand?"

"Super Duke Yurievsky, do you want to provoke a war between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Russian Empire?"

Deckerhoff was overwhelmed by George and found himself at a loss. “May I take your words to mean that the Kingdom of the Netherlands is threatening war against the Russian Empire?”

George's words made Dyckerhoff pale.

Threat of war against the Russian Empire?

Don't be ridiculous, the Ottoman Empire is a lesson learned from the past.

Even the Ottoman Empire was overthrown by the Russian Empire, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands was not even qualified to speak harshly.

"Gentlemen, please calm down, we are here to solve the problem."

Bayad's eyes were opened and he gained a new understanding of the Russians.

George did not admit that the Russians in Aceh were related to him.

He just promised to mediate.

This means that the Russians in Aceh have nothing to do with George. If you don’t want to talk, just send people to Aceh and hang all those Russians.

If the Dutch had the ability to hang the Russians in Aceh, Dyckhoff would not come to George.

After the main force of the Dutch army in Lansha was completely annihilated, the Lansha defenders and navy evacuated in a hurry and did not dare to stay in Lansha at all.

The latest news is that the troops of the Lansha Sultanate are marching towards Godalaye, the capital of Aceh. Once Godalaye is lost, the Dutch colonial rule in Aceh will completely collapse.

When Huo Wen attacked Lansha before, he took away almost all the Gotala night garrison.

Now there are less than 500 troops left in Gotala Night.

When the news came, the Dutch in Godala evacuated overnight. The local kings who had previously submitted to the colonial rule of the Dutch were ready to take action. The colonial government's troops stationed at the transportation thoroughfares were frequently attacked, and various places asked for help from Batavia.

The main force of the Batavia garrison was also wiped out in Lansha. It was unable to protect itself and had no ability to provide support to Aceh.

So even if George gave Dyckerhoff a greater humiliation.

Dyckhoff also had to go on talking.

"Lanza must—"

As soon as Dyckerhoff spoke, he was interrupted by George.

"There is nothing necessary! You don't have the qualifications to say it is necessary now. If you want to start a war, then please go back and carry out nationwide mobilization. I wish you all the best."

George is as strong as the legend says.

During his time in St. Petersburg, Dyckerhoff got to know George very well.

George was not only a lord and a businessman, but also the most outstanding general in the Russian Empire.

This is not an honorary title like a squire general, but a powerful general who actually commands an army.

In the previous several exercises in Rivne, George's regiment had continuously defeated its opponents with overwhelming force. Now George's nickname among the Guards is "The Big Devil". The generals of the Guards talk about Qiao Se Change.

Bayard is still very resourceful.

The next day, Bayard and Dyckhoff came to Oak Camp again. This time Bayard also called Aston, the Queen's special envoy, and Nicholas, the third uncle of George.

George ignored old Nicholas and became angry when he saw Aston.

"Has the assassin been caught?"

It’s really not that George is unreasonable, let’s just say it’s about the state. Even if George gives in, Super Duke Yurievsky can’t.

"The assassin has been killed on the spot by you, where can I catch him?"

Aston has no temper, he is here to watch the fun.

"What about the assassin's accomplices? Where is the mastermind behind the scenes? What's the motive?"

If George doesn't accept it, the debt will remain unpaid after death?

Aston finally learned to play dead and say nothing.

George immediately lost interest in Aston.

There is no sense of accomplishment in bullying such people.

"I'm here to watch the fun, you continue."

Old Nikolai was worse than young Nikolai. He saw his nephew's head while watching the fun.

However, Old Nicholas should have been ordered to watch the excitement. If George suffered a loss, Old Nicholas would definitely not ignore it.

"Duke, if all Dutch troops withdraw from Aceh, can you guarantee that all Russians in Aceh will also withdraw from Aceh?"

Dyckerhoff didn't give up yet, he was digging a hole for George.

"No, they are not my people, how can they listen to me?"

George will not be fooled, come on, mobilize, declare war, no matter what means, he will stay with you to the end.

"You don't need to deny that there are people in Batavia who can prove that the Russians in Aceh are your subordinates."

It seemed that Deckerhoff had indeed received some information, otherwise he would not be so sure.

"So what? I started joining the army five years ago, first in the Guards, then in the Oak Regiment, and now in the Oak Division—"

George just mentioned the Oak Division, and Dyckerhoff seemed to have caught evidence.

"Yes, those cities built by the Russians in Lanza are called Oak City."

"If you think this proves anything, does it mean that if the city they built is called London, then it proves that they were sent by the British?"

"Duke, you can't do this. The Russians in Aceh have absolutely nothing to do with London."

Aston hated George's nonsense and had to stop pretending to be dead.

"Who said they were Russians?"

George went back to his old routine.

"Tell me, Duke, what is your final request?"

Bayard didn't want to get entangled. Everyone was very busy, so they had to settle the matter quickly and go back to their respective homes and find their respective mothers.

(End of this chapter)