Chapter Fifty-Seven: Soldiers Approaching Java Troops Entering the Chiliwang River

Unlike Li Jing and Liu Chenghuang, the governor of the Dutch East India Company in Java, De Carpenter, was worried. He made several suggestions to the board of directors to withdraw the company from the South Seas and return when it could compete militarily with the kiln men of the Ming Dynasty, but the directors of the Dutch East India Company were unanimously opposed to this. Governor de Carpenter understood that the role of the Dutch East India Company to the shareholders was to create wealth for them, and that the fate of their employees was not their concern.

Since Dekabunt succeeded to the governorship, the two gold trade routes from Batavia (Jakarta) to Xiaoliuqiu (Taiwan) and Batavia (Jakarta) to the Ming Dynasty have disappeared, and the trade volume of the entire company has been greatly reduced. Moreover, in several encounters with those hateful kiln gang people of the Ming Dynasty, they lost a lot of ships, lost many experienced sailors and captains, and talents who were proficient in maritime trade. Now a large number of people have retreated to Java, Sumatra and other places, and the cost of feeding these people is also astronomical. Dekabent hates these directors who are insatiable and careless about their lives and deaths, and even feels that these guys who have no vision can't recognize the current situation at all, even if they think about the interests of the company, they should also withdraw first and wait for the opportunity to come back, so as to maintain the strength of the company. But he, who seemed to be a prominent governor, was also appointed, and he could be removed with a piece of paper. Dekabent, who was helpless, had no choice but to prepare for the war at any cost.

De Carpenter knew that Java was too big, and it was impossible to rely on them to defend comprehensively, so he concentrated on strengthening the Batavia city defense system, which was where the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company was located, and the foundation was also very good in the past. No matter how strong the army is, it will be very difficult to break through the city walls and the outer fortresses, and it will be very difficult to attack the city and engage in street battles. And they can take advantage of their familiarity with the terrain. Now Dekabunt has gathered many people in Batavia, including more than 5,000 regular troops in peacetime, more than 8,000 employees who can participate in the war, and 50,000 or 60,000 barbarians and warlike Javanese. These Javanese people were gathered by Dekabunt after hearing that Palembang in Sumatra had been captured, and he knew that after the occupation of Sumatra, the Yaogang people would soon come and occupy Java. In addition, the Sultan of Banten (a *** country southwest of Java Island) also promised to send troops to support Batavia (Jakarta).

Regarding the information about Batavia, Li Jing and Liu Chenghuang have very detailed information. After Sun Yujiao arrived in Quanzhou as the dean of the School of Foreign Languages, she put a lot of effort into overseas intelligence, and the effect will be very good. Intelligence work, support for the army is very effective.

Li Jing and Liu Chenghuang looked at the map of Batavia and felt that Batavia was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

The Dutch East India Company put too much effort into the construction of Batavia, initially reclaiming land in the north along the mouth of the Chiliwang River near the sea, and then as the population increased, they developed along the Chiliwang River to the south and built new forts to close off the new settlements. In the fortress, at the entrance to the fortifications defending the river was a fortress with fourteen artillery pieces and two ** guns. More than five hundred meters from this fortress, on the west bank of the river was another fortification, on which there were seven cannons, which could be used to pounce on the river. Across the river there was a battery with six cannons facing the river and two to the east. These form a line of defense in the northeast. Many of the small rivers in Batavia join the river two or three hundred meters from the entrance to the port, and at the confluence there is a row of wooden fences nailed with iron nails. A little above the confluence is a square fortress.

There were no barbaric natives living in Batavia, only Westerners, and Chinese, and half of the population was slaves. However, Dekabunt placed all the native soldiers around the city of Batavia, preparing to put some of the native soldiers into the city to help defend it in the event of war.

In fact, when studying the plan for attacking Batavia, many people suggested landing a part of their forces from other coasts and attacking Batavia from several directions, so that their focus on defending the sea direction would not play much role.

However, Li Jing and Liu Chenghuang both felt that they didn't need to work so hard, so they were ready to attack from the strongest place in the Dutch's defense. I had to smash this walnut with a hammer.

This is also why Li Jing and Liu Chenghuang know too much about their naval artillery, and these forts and fortresses built by the Dutch are like graves to them. Although the Dutch had a lot of cannons in the castle, the Kilnmen were able to smash them one by one from within easy range of their effective cannons. And these, the governor of the Dutch East India Company is not clear. In fact, even if he is clear, what can he do?

The Yaogang army still adopted the method of controlling the speed of the ship, and when the dawn came, the Batavia coast, but because the Dutch built a lot of buildings along the Batavia coast, the Guangzhou and Fenzhou of Yaogang shelled them, and finally fired at them to clear the potential danger. Of course, such an artillery bombardment also sent a signal to the Dutch that we, the kiln gangsters, are coming!

The ships came to the mouth of the Chiliwang River after a burst of artillery bombardment on both sides of the Chiliwang estuary, but the Yaogang people did not immediately attack the port. Instead, he dropped a small wooden boat and put the Governor of Sumatra, who had been captured in Palembang, into the ship, and asked him to deliver a letter to the Governor of the Dutch East India Company.

The trembling Yi knew that he had brought him over to deliver the letter. When he got on the boat, he said that he would definitely return the letter and just ask Ming Jun to treat his family well. Of course, Yoo Sung-huang would agree to such a request. However, it was a little strange to row a small boat away from the boat of the Yaogang people, and if it was necessary to send a letter, it would be enough to send a Dutch prisoner, how could such an important governor as him be so easily released to deliver the letter. In fact, he didn't know that he was of no practical use to the kiln people, and using him to deliver letters could also deter the Dutch in Batavia and play a role in psychological deterrence.

Hearing the sound of artillery, the Dutch and the personnel of various countries participating in the war soon came to their posts according to their previous deployments.

But what they found strange was that the Ming army seemed to be very careful to shell their seaside buildings at sea, and did not come any closer at all.

While they were still confused, they spotted a small boat rowing against the current. After entering the estuary, the current was too fast to paddle, so I landed. Several Dutch soldiers escorted him with guns. Coming to the castle in the west, Yi Yi came to his senses, shook his shoulders and broke the hands of the two He Lan soldiers, and shouted: "Bold, we are the Governor of Yi, quickly send someone to send me to see the Governor of Dekabent, and be careful of your heads if you delay the big thing!" ”

Although the officers in the castle did not know the change, they knew that they could not offend anyone, so they immediately sent someone to send the change to the city hall.

When Dekabent heard that the Yi was coming, he was shocked, and he quickly understood that the Yi must have been captured in Palembang, and now he was sent back by the Kiln Gang, needless to say, he was persuaded to surrender.

Dekabent thought about it for a moment, and decided that he should still see it.

Pose well and let the eyes in.

Jay Yi was the governor of Sumatra personally appointed by De Ka Pent, and the relationship was quite good before, but when Yi came in, De Ka Benz deliberately did not look up.

Seeing this, Yi Yi scolded, "Your Excellency, don't pretend to be a decent gentleman!" When we were fighting to the death in Palembang, you didn't send a single soldier, and you didn't save you when you died, what are you still pretending to be here? ”

Decabant listened to Yiyi's words and slapped the table angrily, "Bold! The whole of Sumatra is lost, you come back with the kiln people, what are you going to do? Persuade our enemies to surrender, and I can have you hanged right now, believe it or not? ”

"I can hang me, but you have to pay the price for your death! So many of our officers and soldiers will not forgive you if they die! "Yi Yi is also very excited.

"You bastard! What shall I do to save you? You saw it when you came, are there still ships in our harbor? Dekabent's words softened a little.

It was strange to hear De Carpenter say this, he did not see any merchant ships or warships in the harbor, "Where are our ships!" I usually raise them, but when I use them, they are gone? ”

Dekabent stared at Yi Yi and asked, "How many ships do we go to, and how many people can we go to defeat the Ming army?" ”

"This?" I can't say it!

"I know you're going to scold me!" Dekabent, "But I also know how to do it right!" When I got the news that the Ming army was attacking Palembang, I knew what the result was, and I knew what the result was when our ships and men were sent over. Therefore, I ordered all our merchant ships to withdraw to Holland with all our merchant ships and my families to be evacuated, with all our important documents and gold and silver treasures. I'll take on the responsibility alone! ”

"Alas!" Yi Yi sighed and said, "Then what are you pretending to say I do?" ”

"You shouldn't be a lobbyist for Ming Jun!" Dekabent said with a stiff face.

"Who says I'm a lecturer?" "I was escorted onto the ship by them, and when I got here, they dropped me a letter and found out that they had asked me to deliver it!" ”

"Huh! The Governor is a messenger, is there something wronged about you! Dekabent still didn't believe what he said.

"Believe it or not, believe it here!" Yi took out the letter that Yoo Chenghuang had given him from his waist.

Dekabent took the letter and opened it to see that it was written in Spanish. Of course, it is to persuade them to surrender in order to reduce the bloodshed and sacrifice, and to ensure the safety of their lives and property.

After reading the letter, Dekabent asked Yi, "Do you know the contents of the letter?" ”

"I don't know, but I want to get it!" Easy to answer.

"Do you think we can beat the Ming army in Batavia?" Dekabent asked.

"I don't want to be a lobbyist!" Easy to answer!

"Huh! You can be seen as a lobbyist with this sentence! Dekabent said with a laugh.

"My wife and children are in their hands," said Yi, "and they won't have much time for you to answer!" ”

"Huh!" Dekabent smiled wryly and said, "Do you think I still have a choice?" For you, I can dismiss. After a while the war starts you go to the basement and hide, we are defeated, you go out and tell them that you have completed the task of sending the letter to me, and they will not embarrass your family. Or if we overcome, and you come out, I will forgive you too! However, this is unlikely! ”

"If you don't surrender, you have to die in battle!" "I'm not afraid that you'll say I'm a lobbyist!" ”

"We have a lot more people than you do!" Dekabent said.

"The tiger enters the flock, and no matter how many sheep there are, it is useless!" Easy to say.

"Hurry up and tell me what happened over there, maybe it will help us a little!" Dekabent said.

After briefly recounting their defeat and capture, Dekabent smiled and said, "It seems that we are not much better than you, but I will not be captured, my family has been sent away!" No more burdens! ”

After saying that, Dekabent shouted, "Come on! ”

Two soldiers entered, and Dekabunt ordered: "Send the Governor of Ivan to the ground floor of the basement!" ”

"Yes!"

Yi got up and said, "May God bless you!" "Follow the soldiers!

In fact, Li Jing and Liu Chenghuang sent Yi Yi to deliver the letter, which meant that he would let Yi convey the combat effectiveness of the Yaogang people to Dekabent, which was also a deterrent.

After noon, there was no feedback yet, Liu Chenghuang said: "Deputy commander, try to do more work in the afternoon!" Tomorrow we'll clean up the remnants of the city! ”

"We are not in a hurry, good dishes should be tasted slowly!" Li Jing said.

"I'll leave the afternoon's work to the sailors!" Liu Chenghuang said, "Let's still watch the excitement!" ”

Unlike the officers and soldiers of Yaogang, whether it was a Dutch officer or a soldier, they all knew that Sumatra had been occupied by the Ming army, and they also knew that the Ming warships were particularly powerful, and they also knew that they could not hold Batavia at all. Whether it was the officers and soldiers preparing for street fighting in the city, or the artillerymen in the castle, they were all waiting for the attack of the kiln men in fear. Gave him our lunch, which almost no one could eat. On a hot day, the officers and soldiers in the castle didn't know if it was hot, or they had to breathe.

Finally, the soldiers who watched from the castle reported that there was a smoking column of smoke on the sea!

The Dutch officers and soldiers now knew that it was the symbol of the Kiln Gang warship. One by one, the Dutch artillerymen pointed their cannons in the direction of the mouth of the Chiliwang River, but the two warships at Yaogang had not yet reached the distance of their effective firing and fired their cannons first.

The first few shells fell around the castle, and although they missed, the Dutch officers and soldiers were startled by the shock of the explosion of the shells, and they had never seen such a powerful shell. The officers and soldiers hiding inside the castle could feel the earth shaking along with the entire castle.

But the good luck was quickly gone, and the second round of fire from the Yaogang warship hit a 204 caliber shell and a 130 caliber shell at the castle west of the river. The fourteen guns on the castle and two ** guns, not a single shell has been fired, together with the artillery array, most of them were blown up into the sky, and a few cannons were blown off the castle by the shock wave, and the artillery on the castle was not killed, but they were all bleeding from their mouths and noses, and they fell to the ground panting, in fact, it was better to be killed immediately. The 203 caliber cannon not only blew up the cannon and artillery on the castle, but also blew a large hole in several floors of the castle. The castle was built of bricks burned by the Chinese and boulders brought from India, but in front of this cannon, it was like papier-mâché.

The castle shell was knocked open, and the warship got closer, and the one that shot at the castle again was replaced by ***. A batch of napalm*** landed on the gap where the castle had been blown up, and the castle soon burst into flames from the inside out, accompanied by billowing smoke. Dekapent, who was watching the battle from afar, saw this scene and closed his eyes tightly, he knew that with such a fire, none of the officers and soldiers in the castle would survive.

Dekabent saw that the Kilnman's warship was playing, and after two more rounds of fire, the castle with eight cannons on the east bank of the river became a large burning candle. On both sides of the Chiliwang estuary, two castles emitting smoke soared into the sky, making all the officers and soldiers of Batavia tremble one by one. However, they had no power to fight back, because the warships of Yaogang were still far away, and even if they could reach the position of the warships of Yaogang in front of the range of their artillery, then they could not talk about accuracy at all.

The Kiln Gang warships, which simply regarded the Dutch defenders as nothing, bombarded the second castle west of the river for the third time. Not surprisingly, the castle with its seven cannons soon became a flaming torch to lift Gael. The difference is that many of the officers and soldiers in this castle escaped.

After cleaning up the three main castles guarding the mouth of the Qiliwang River, the Guangzhou and Fenzhou of Yaogang, they drove into the Qiliwang River side by side, and there were some small fortifications on both sides of the riverbank, which were garrisoned by some officers and soldiers armed with muskets and small firearms, and the 130 guns on the Yaogang warship were directly aimed at them, and they were eliminated one by one. There were also fortifications where a rain of bullets from the ship's six-barreled heavy machine guns was poured in, and they were also shattered.

Li Jing, who was watching the battle on the Qinghai Lake in the back, put down the binoculars in her hand and said to Liu Chenghuang: "Fuck! These bunnies are really in a no-man's land, no wonder they are so willing to fight, it's so enjoyable! ”

Liu Chenghuang smiled and said, "After the fence in front is blasted open, the square castle in the back needs to fight for a while. The main fortress barrier outside Batavia is cleared. ”

Li Jing said: "Old Liu! It's fun to fight this battle, but it's not interesting to fight like this! ”

"What's the matter, Deputy Commander! Do you think that every time we fight, we die a group of people, and a few more tombstones in the martyrs' tombs can be considered a war? If that's the case, Uncle Chen won't scold us to death? Liu Chenghuang said, "Oh! Of course, you are not afraid of Uncle Chen's scolding, are you the heart of the old man! ”

"Hey! I said, Lao Liu, your words are a little sour! Why am I not afraid of Uncle Shi's scolding? Uncle Shi glared, and I trembled too! Li Jing said.

"So! We need to fight more steadily, and our veterans can't be sent to death easily! Liu Chenghuang said.

"Hmmm! I watched for a while and finished the square castle, and then I sent infantry to land outside the city of Batavia and clear the city of Batavia from the seaside to the sea. I think there seem to be a lot of people in those dense crowds, maybe they are the indigenous people of Java brought by the Dutch, right? Li Jing picked up the binoculars and glanced at it, put it down and said.

Liu Chenghuang also put down the binoculars and said a foul word, saying, "Damn, I just said that it is not okay to kill fewer people!" ”