Dragon Sea Empire

The Manila branch of China United Corporation is located.The east wing of the Yamen of Luzon's tutelary government.Inside Yin Feng's study.Three Dutchmen fidgeted at their desks.

Lu Ruohan, a Jesuit missionary, and You Wenhui, a Chinese monk, served as Latin and Spanish translators.You Wenhui also served as a clerk.Also present was Zeng Jingshan, the head of Luzon's tutelary government.Chen Dong, secretary of Yin Feng's old camp.Chen Dong is now equivalent to Yin Feng's secretary.Also present was after a trip to Europe.Zeng Shan, whose temperament has changed drastically; he is working as a secretary under Zeng Jingshan.

The Ye Hua Fleet left the severely damaged Flying Leopard in Batavia Harbor for repairs.The captured Dutch fleet flagship, Agrus, was also repaired here.600 sailors remained in Batavia.The Nanyang contingent led by Yan Siqi merged some sentry teams of the Sailor Musketeers.The total number reached 1000 people.Occupied Batavia Harbor.

When the Dutch surrendered.Ye Hua told Van Layden: Only after the Chinese Company and the Dutch East India Company formally reached a peace agreement.Only then can they return the city of Batavia to the Dutch.otherwise.The Chinese Company will permanently occupy Batavia.When Ye Hua's fleet returned.Take most of the remaining Dutch army soldiers in Batavia City.Together with Batavia governor Peterson Kun who went to negotiate a formal peace agreement.Major Van Layden, Commander of the Garrison.Fleet Commander Admiral Joris Spielbergen and three others.Inspired by Yin Feng, Zhonghua Company went up and down.It has accepted the practice of the Europeans to redeem their captured personnel with money.

There were also some Dutch adventurers who withdrew when the Chinese took Batavia.Go to other colonies occupied by the Dutch to continue fighting the Chinese.The personnel of Huatian Company have poor organizational discipline.Now Yuan Jin and Li Zhong are nowhere to be seen.The entire Huatian company's business contact network in various parts of Southeast Asia suddenly fell apart.Huatian Commercial Halls in many places were preempted and taken over by Chinese companies.

The Dutch who were taken to Manila were all detained in the bilges of the Flying Tiger and Flying Eagle, regardless of their grades. More than 500 Dutch prisoners were locked in narrow cabins.What they ate was dry food such as sweet potatoes and flatbread.The lonely and calm dry season in Southeast Asia that lasts for two months.It was getting stuffy on board.Make it difficult to breathe.The clothes of the Dutch prisoners were soaked.Never do.Moreover, Europeans are far inferior to Chinese sailors in terms of thirst resistance.They lack drinking water.Various skin diseases and tropical diseases are prevalent.

therefore.When disembarking in Manila port.More than 30 Dutchmen have died of illness during the voyage.

Finally.The Dutch captives were not driven into mines and farms to do coolies like the Spanish captives.Instead, it is enclosed on Talim (Talim) Island in the inner lake southeast of Manila.

The inner lake is the largest lake on Luzon Island.The area is nearly 2000 square miles.It may have been formed due to volcanic eruptions that blocked and separated the inland waters that were originally Manila Bay.The lake water is discharged into Manila Bay through the Pasig River and out to sea.There are many islands in the lake.The largest of these is the long strip of Talim (Talim) Island.Santa Cruz, Binan and Calamba on the southern shore of the lake are thriving indigenous Tagalog villages.A prisoner of war camp is established on Talim Island.The Dutch were the first residents here.At the same time, it is also the place where the criminals of the China United Company were imprisoned.Those who committed serious crimes under the Chinese United Company were usually sent to the Kalimantan gold mines to do coolies.Or go to Taipei, Luzon, Ryukyu and other places to do hard work in sulfur mines, iron mines, and coal mines.It is generally a near-death experience.And the general criminals who are not worthy of death.They will be imprisoned on Talim Island.

The three highest-ranking Dutchmen in Batavia were not sent to Talim Island.Together with Bishop Batavia of the Netherlands, he was detained in the Cathedral of Our Lady, which belongs to the Society of Jesus.On the basis of their personal honor, they swore to the officials of the Chinese company that they would never run away.So there is a certain amount of personal freedom.But these Dutch people certainly don't have the heart to go to Manila City to play.They were anxious to meet Yin Feng.Attempt to reach an early peace agreement.The influence of the Dutch East India Company in Southeast Asia has been dealt a major blow.The British, French and even the Portuguese took advantage of the Dutch defeat.throughout the Southeast Asia.Launched an attack on the Maluku Islands and other places occupied by the Dutch.In an attempt to drive the Dutch out of Asia in one fell swoop.

The radical policies of the Dutch reaped their own consequences.Behavior of overreaching the Dutchman himself almost into a desperate situation.

this day.Governor of Batavia Peterson Kun.Major Van Layden.Admiral Joris Spielbergen and the three finally met Yin Feng, the boss of the China United Company and the leader of the Chinese Army President.

In the eyes of three senior Dutch officials.Manila has become a Chinese city.And the tutelary government yamen - the original Spanish governor's palace has completely changed.

There are no heavy Spanish guards here anymore.The door was replaced by a Chinese army sentry in black clothes and helmets; there were very few Spanish-style furniture left in the mansion.Most of the office spaces have been replaced with Chinese-style furniture; people of all nationalities come and go in the mansion.Just no Spaniards.

Now.Manila and the whole of Luzon.The common language is Chinese.The schools with the most openings are also Chinese schools.

Yin Feng himself has no official airs.Treat civilians under your own rule.He has always been notoriously easy-going.Van Layden remembers: when he was in Taiwan.I saw with my own eyes those coolies and farmers coming and going at the company headquarters.Sometimes he even just sat beside Yin Feng as if nothing had happened.The situation is similar here in Manila.Before meeting the Dutch negotiators.Yin Feng has been receiving a group of farmers and Zhuang Ding: they have come to report to Yin Feng that the manor he works owes them wages.

Many Tagalog natives also came to see Yin Feng.The plan of merging villages and townships implemented by Zeng Yue and Zeng Jingshan in Luzon Island once aroused the resistance of the indigenous people.But they were all suppressed by the Chinese army one by one.Today the natives taught the planting techniques in the Chinese.Attract natives to work in factories and shipyards.Gradually got used to the rule of the Chinese - compared to the rule of the Spaniards.The Chinese company's oppression of the natives is mainly to drive them to merge the villages.Give up the land to the big manors of the Chinese; the tax burdens such as other land taxes borne by the aborigines are very light.Nor does it engage in religious persecution like the Spaniards with missionary fanaticism.

Yin Feng did not receive the Dutch in the main hall.Instead, he went to his study to summon them.

One sit down.Yin Feng picked up a manuscript and read it.

“……1606年。联合省东印度公司宜布：除荷兰东印度公司以外。禁止其他客商私自与印度尼西亚东部贸易。当年。你们就使用武装舰只封锁马鲁古群岛。不许我中华公司商船來此地收购香料。1607年。贵公司的海军上将马德里夫拦劫一艘在香料群岛的德那地与葡萄牙人做生意的中国帆船。虽然这艘船不属于本公司。但是船上货物由我的股份在内。也就是一些亚麻布和衣服。用來换取肉豆蔻和西班牙银元的。到现在为止。你们公司并未对此作出赔偿……”尹峰竖起左手。示意彼德逊.昆总督闭嘴。然后继续念道：“1611年11月。荷兰东印度公司又发布命令：不许中国人、马來人和爪哇人等到马鲁古群岛贸易。并于当年无理地夺取前往马鲁古群岛贸易的中国帆船五艘。其中包括悬挂我中华联合公司旗帜的船只三艘。对于此事。总督大人只赔偿了我们100两白银。只值三艘船上的货物价值的十分之一。”

Yin Feng turned his gaze to Governor Peterson Kun.With aggressive eyes, the governor was forced to lower his head.

"Your Excellency. What is your explanation for the following statement. 1612. It was the beginning of last year. Your Excellency Governor Peterson Kun. In your instructions to Timor Island Commercial Officer Lamberhe, it is stated that if the Chinese go to the Imperial Council Trade. You must follow the previous instructions. Confiscate their goods. And expel them. Is there such a thing?"

Governor Peterson Kun secretly exchanged a glance with the other two people beside him: the other party was so familiar with their internal documents.

Governor Kun raised his head.Swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said: "This. This is the decision of the company headquarters. I have no right to refuse to implement..."

Yin Feng ignored him.Continue to read the document in my hand: "... Overseas Chinese are prohibited from entering the state of Java and the coffee-rich Berangan state. As for other places. As long as possible. Overseas Chinese must collectively live in designated places under the management of their leaders. Go to the interior Travel requires a special pass. At the same time, all Chinese are not allowed to enter and live in Batavia City. This is the announcement issued by the Governor at the end of last year. Lai people, Bugis people, Chinese people, etc. cannot mix with Javanese people."

"Also. You established the new 'Navigation and Business Regulations' the year before last. In addition to expressly stipulating that all ships from the north and the Moluccas. Except for Batavia, they are not allowed to dock at any ports in Java and Sumatra. Also In particular, it is stipulated that Chinese ships are only allowed to trade in Batavia and Machen. Merchant ships directly from China are prohibited from berthing in Makassar, Machen and the ports on the eastern coast. All ships are required to hold special certificates You must go to the port of Batavia first... This clause has violated the cooperation agreement signed by our two companies in 1604."

Yin Feng put down the file.Shaking his head and looking at the Dutchman.He sneered and said: "Europeans come to us. They all hope to obtain Chinese silk, tea, porcelain and other best-selling products to monopolize sales in Europe. The problem is that our Chinese companies also want to make money. The more money the better. It’s the same as you. Whether it’s the Dutch or the Portuguese. In Taiwan and Manila, where our Chinese companies rule. As long as they don’t intentionally cause trouble, they can come in and out of any place. Why can’t we Chinese get equal treatment from you .”

The governor wiped the sweat from his brow: "This. This is our mistake..."

"There is also Huatian Company. You allow them to seize our trade share. This is a complete violation of the content of our 1604 agreement..."

"Huatian Company is also a Chinese company. Your emperor did not recognize your Chinese company's trade monopoly. There is no need for the Dutch East India Company to abide by it..." Van Layden interrupted suddenly.

"Major Leiden. You used to be our friend. You understand very well: on the seas of East Asia. My orders are the final decision. I am an official of the Ming Empire. Our Emperor does not care about overseas trade. Therefore, in This sea. Only I can provide you with the best goods." Yin Feng said without shame and without politeness.Chen Dong, who was recording at the side, was terrified.

Yin Feng continued: "Huatian Company is my enemy. If there is no secret help from you Dutch people, how could they fight against me. This Batavia war was provoked by you. I just counterattacked in self-defense. Now. I Statement again: My Chinese company can trade with all Europeans who are willing to do business with us. What we want is fair and reasonable treatment. How our Chinese company treats Europeans. You should be very clear."

Governor Peterson Kun sighed.Said: "General Yin. The two of us could have cooperated well. The war this time was completely caused by the instigation of these people from Huatian Company... We can reach an agreement with you again..."

Yin Feng sneered secretly: Huatian Company was not established by you.Now they are being used as scapegoats.I don't know what Yuan Jin and Li Zhong will think...

Yin Feng fully grasped the initiative in the negotiation.The victory of the war gave him a lot of good cards in his hands.The Dutch are completely defenseless.

The Dutch surrendered without any suspense.They even asked Yin Feng to send troops to help them repel the attacks of the British, French, and Portuguese.Yin Feng agreed to them.Once defeated the Spanish army.So they sent troops to help the Dutch regain some of the territory they had lost in Nanyang.But the Dutch also have to pay a price: to abide by the trade monopoly of Chinese companies, and to revoke all laws and regulations that discriminate against Chinese in the Dutch colonies are of course not a problem.The Dutch colonies had to be open to the Chinese.Enjoy the same political treatment as Europeans.This is also a condition that must be agreed; in addition, the Dutch have to completely give up the port of Aceh.Aceh, which is jointly managed by China and the Netherlands, has thus become an exclusive colony of the Chinese company.at the same time.The Dutch promised to help Chinese companies open direct routes to Europe.The condition is that the merchant ships going to Europe must be owned by the Dutch to a certain extent.

Yin Feng finally temporarily stabilized the situation in Nanyang.The troops of Zhao Xuanming's [-]th regiment stationed in various colonies in Southeast Asia began to be transferred to Manila.Strengthen the troops of Luzon Island.Although Yuan Jin, Li Zhong and others escaped.But Huatian Company has fallen apart.Greatly hurt.It is impossible to confront the Chinese company in a short time.

Now.China United Company can concentrate on waiting for the Spaniards.