If Hitler was a war maniac, then Van Diemen was an expansionist maniac, and the expansionist policy pursued by this guy in the Far East established the Dutch dominance here in a certain sense, and it was not until the rise of the British that the Dutch influence in this area gradually diminished. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the face of Fan Dimen's summons, Wu Zhengdao did not have a nervous expression, if it was placed on ordinary people, he would definitely be a little nervous, but he was a traverser, a traverser who understood the future development of events, and he didn't need to take Fan Dimen too seriously, and he didn't have to.

Although the Australians have not fought any major battles, the two sea battles are memorable, and their big hammer is not covered, and with their sharp artillery, ordinary people are not their opponents at all.

Van Dimen summoned Australian diplomats for the first time, and for the first time for the top governor of Batavia, to meet with foreign envoys, mainly because Australia is special, which already involves military cooperation.

The main purpose of the Australians' visit this time is for military cooperation, and this kind of major event still needs to meet and negotiate with him, the governor, although it has basically been discussed with Nick, but there are still some details that need to be discussed by both sides.

Nick took Wu Zhengdao into the Governor's Palace, Fan Dimen was already waiting inside at this time, and they were not so surprised to see the young Australian diplomat, after all, there were many cases of noble children serving as high-ranking officials in this period, and Australia was probably no exception.

"Minister Wu, welcome to Batavia, and please forgive me for the inadequate hospitality."

Fan Dimen was very polite and spoke Dutchland, but Wu Zhengdao could understand it, so he didn't need to translate.

He smiled, "It's okay, everything is very good, it's a pleasure to meet you, Your Excellency the Governor." ”

"We all know that Oriental people love to drink tea, so I have prepared tea for you to buy from the Ming merchants, you can taste it."

"Well, okay," After sitting down, Wu Zhengdao took a sip of tea, pursed his lips, and savored the taste inside: "This should be West Lake Longjing, I don't know if what I said is wrong." ”

Fan Dimen gave a thumbs up and nodded in praise, "It's indeed West Lake Longjing," although he didn't understand tea, he asked when he bought it.

"Minister Wu, your country is interested in cooperating with us, I don't know if our navy will be able to strengthen cooperation, if we can, I think it is necessary for us to form an alliance to deal with the Spaniards and the increasingly rampant piracy."

Forming an alliance is what Van Dimen wants to do the most, he tries to use the alliance to tie Australia to his chariot, but this idea can be said to be a bit naïve, how can the Australian let him contain himself, saying that a paper treaty can really tie Australia's hands and feet.

Contracts are often used to tear up, and they have no effect at all, so Australia will not take contracts too seriously, and once Australia's interests are affected, it must be played.

"Yes, Mr. Governor, I have been appointed by the government to discuss military cooperation with you, but we are also very willing to cooperate with the navy that you have proposed, but I think it will not take place until at least after this cooperation, what do you think?"

Naval cooperation is very important for a seafaring power, especially a seafaring power like the Netherlands, they want to learn advanced navigation technology from the Australians, advanced navigation technology is very important to them, this is a major event related to whether they can win for a long time.

"Well, that's natural, I think our army cooperation this time will be very successful, but I don't know what kind of role these cooperation projects you are talking about."

The military cooperation proposed by Australia mainly includes joint operations, joint response to emergencies and search and rescue, this joint operation is in the same area, we can cooperate well in the event of a sudden war, and the other is search and rescue, for example, our businessmen are missing in their respective areas, we can jointly carry out search and rescue.

These three items are some of the main items for military exchanges this time, but some words are indeed very unfamiliar to Van Dimen in his opinion, and after listening to his explanation, he just feels that there is a more reasonable one, that is, joint operations, as for the search and rescue, this is probably not necessary.

Of course, this may be a cover-up method by the Australians, and its real purpose may be to prepare for joint operations.

However, the Australians have heard that there has been cooperation with Spain recently, so are they not afraid of causing any misunderstanding, or do they really have some other purpose?

"I heard that your country's overseas consular government is cooperating with the Manila government, and I wonder if Minister Wu can explain this matter."

The cooperation between Australia and Spain has always been a hurdle in Van Dimen's heart, once the cooperation between them is really successful, it means that he has effectively restrained part of his strength, but at the same time, he also knows that the Australians should also consider it carefully.

"To tell you the truth, Your Excellency the Governor, my next stop is Manila, and my government has always maintained that it is not to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, but to do everything for the sake of peace, and to cooperate with the Spaniards in military exchanges."

"What," Van Diemen looked a little unpleasant when he cooperated with the Spaniards, so the Australians did not cooperate with themselves alone, but also with Spain, but a closer look proves that they did not mean to form an alliance with anyone.

At least the Spaniards didn't take advantage of this, but Australia's argument is a bit unbelievable, no matter what, they must be won over and won to their side to become an ally of the Netherlands, which is what Van Diemen must do.

Strengthening his own capital is to strengthen his own strength, don't look at the expansion of the Netherlands in this first area is very strong, but in the face of the Spaniards, the Portuguese, and the English, he is also very worried that they will all unite against the Netherlands, so he must find a strong ally for himself.

The Australians are the best target for this ally, and they do not show a strong threat compared to others, so this is the main purpose of Van Diemen's enthusiasm for working with Australia.

After a brief moment of surprise, Van Dimen adjusted his mentality and tone.

"Then I wish Minister Wu a smooth next stop, and I also hope that the arrogant Spaniards can cooperate with you, and I am here to express my blessings to you on my own behalf."

Fan Dimen stretched out his hand and shook hands with Wu Zhengdao, this posture seemed to be obviously sending off guests, so there was no need for him to continue to stay, the goal that should have been achieved had been achieved, and it was really unnecessary to continue to have a deep conversation. (To be continued.) )