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Although the British ** ship did not open fire, there were a lot of small actions in secret. After Zhang Chengdong's tough statement, the British colonial army moved south from the northern British Sarawak and Sabah to invade West Borneo and East Borneo.

East and West Borneo were originally Dutch territories, but are now under the de facto control of South China. However, in the border areas, South China had not yet established effective rule for a while, and was basically in a state of chaos, which gave the British an opportunity.

In particular, more than 800 British troops on the western road set out from the northern British city of Kuching, entered the border town of Sanfa and continued to pounce on the port city of Shan Kou Yang in the northwest of Borneo.

They made their way south, and they met little resistance. In fact, only the dense rainforests and the natives living in the mountains were the only ones who stood in the way of the British army, but these were not enough to stop the British.

The news of the British invasion aroused the idea of the South China Army, and when he received the British army going south, Zhang Chengdong's heart was sudden.

Less than 100 kilometers from Pontianak, the central city of West Borneo, Yamaguchiyo would pose a great threat to the South Chinese Army if it fell into British hands.

This was a temptation and a warning from the British. If you don't beat them this time, they will still have to make an inch.

Zhang Chengdong judged that he ordered the South China Army stationed in Yamaguchiyang to absolutely not retreat half a step.

After receiving the order, the garrison of Yamaguchi Yang, Xue Yueying, did not dare to slack off, and took the initiative to meet the British army heading south, and 20 kilometers north of Yamaguchi Yangcheng, Xue Yueying and the British army encountered.

"Please note the British troops in front, this is the territory of Nanhua, please withdraw immediately!" The South China Army warned.

"Sue the other side, we did not know of the country of South China, and we came to quell the rebellion at the invitation of the Dutch governor. Please surrender immediately, or you will be met with a heavy blow from our army. ”

The British commander ordered.

These words quickly reached the ears of the Nanhua army on the opposite side, arousing Xue Yue's indignation.

"Battalion commander, why are you talking so much nonsense with them? Why don't we just blunt each other? A South China Army officer said.

Confronting them were more than 100 people from a company of the British, while the South Chinese Army numbered five or six hundred, several times the number of the other side. It is not a problem to pack up more than a hundred British colonial troops.

The British army is actually very powerful, but it is only limited to the native army, but the colonies are very rubbish, at least not much better than the Dutch-Indian colonial army. The level of training is only half a pound and eight taels with the South China Army, but the morale of the South China Army is much higher than that of the other side, and it is willing to bear greater sacrifices.

"Nope! We can't fire the first shot!" Xue Yue shook his head and said, "Order down, you are not allowed to shoot without my order, and if the other party dares to shoot, he will be beaten to death." ”

failed to scare off the South Chinese army. The British army had a headache, and seeing that the Chinese soldiers on the opposite side showed their weapons with a resolute look, the British naturally did not dare to shoot, and the two sides confronted each other like this.

"These damn yellow-skinned monkeys!" The British company commander spat and cursed. They are at a disadvantage and can only wait for reinforcements before making the next move.

The British were on the verge of making a move in Borneo, and word soon reached Medan. Wanghua Building, meeting room of the Nanhua Military Government. The central figures of South China got together to discuss how to respond to the armed intervention of the British.

"Damn, the British are so nasty! I just came out to make trouble at this time! Huang Sande scolded.

Stuart did not say a word. His brows furrowed slightly, and his face was a little grim. He thought for a moment and said, "The British are clearly trying to drag us back and contain our energy. Will they perceive our intention to land in Java? ”

He turned his gaze to Thomas, the director of intelligence.

"It is possible that the British, although it is impossible for the British to attack us openly, it is also possible to make a small move to help the Dutch and Indian authorities to launch an attack on us from the north of Borneo.

After the Battle of Medan, Amsterdam had urgently mobilized troops from within the Netherlands to prepare to defend Java and regain what had been lost. And the British may now be buying time for the Dutch. ”

Thomas analyzed.

After the annihilation of the Dutch East India Fleet. British warships are increasingly appearing in the Java Sea. Although the British ** ship did not intercept Nanhua's ships, it was always a great threat to Nanhua's ships.

Once they cut off Nanhua's shipping, it will cause many setbacks to Nanhua's future plans.

"There is information that the Dutch government intends to rebuild the East India Fleet and is negotiating with the British about the purchase of warships.

The Dutch were convincing Britain to send troops directly, and there had been similar considerations at the top of the British government. However, for various reasons, the British finally gave up and promised only material and diplomatic help. ”

Thomas introduced.

"This is the usual way of the British. They will always hide behind their backs, instigate others to do it, and take advantage of their fire. Chief of Staff Bauer nodded.

The wars in Europe are due to the British, and almost all conspiracies have the shadow of the British. Before the unification of Germany, the British assisted the Kingdom of Prussia to unify Germany and compete with France.

After Germany became strong, the British united with the French and the Russians to strangle the Germans. Now that Germany was strangled, France became the dominant power on the European continent, and the British began to support Germany.

For nearly 100 years, the British have almost played Europe between applause, maintained the balance of power on the European continent, and allowed France, Germany, and Russia to contain each other's internal friction, while they themselves occupied all the fertile land in the world outside Europe. The way the Americans will dominate a hundred years later is actually learned from the British.

"The Dutch have the backing of the British, can't we also buy weapons from the United States in large quantities?" Yao Hongmin said with a smile.

Having money makes the devil grind.

The deeper reason behind South China's big fight with the Dutch in the Indonesian archipelago is the expansion of American capital and the expansion of traditional European powers.

If you change the owner and take the initiative to open the door, it is better than intimidating and oppressing the original owner to open a crack in the door unwillingly.

Yao Hongmin's words went to the hearts of everyone, and although they were unwilling to admit it, the establishment of Nanhua was indeed instigated and promoted by American capital behind the scenes.

"I have good news for everyone. Soon after, the U.S. diplomatic envoy will arrive in Medan to consult with us on the situation in the Indonesian archipelago.

This time it was Dulles, who was close to Wall Street banks and had close ties to oil companies. His arrival. More or less will help us in our current awkward situation. ”

Thomas reminded with a smile.

It is clear that Dulles is representing Wall Street and oil companies in the implementation of the relationship between South China and the United States. Although Situ Nan reached a consensus with other consortiums behind the scenes, the specific matters had to be handled by the guò official.

"The shape is stronger than the man, and we can only bring in the flag of the Americans now to scare the British and Dutch." Situ Meiden hit the nail on the head. As for the exchange of interests behind it. He doesn't say it, but everyone knows it.

"Okay, but the Americans, the key is that we have the ability to do it. The situation is obvious now, the British will not tear their faces and do it directly with us, but they will make a lot of small moves that make us uncomfortable.

After the First World War in Medan, our strength has been exposed. Future operations have lost their suddenness, and it is impossible to wait for the enemy to obediently deliver to the door, as in the previous ones.

While the British were still hesitating, we had better settle the Dutch who were shrinking in Java in one fell swoop, and try to create an established fact. It would also be advantageous to negotiate with the British and the Dutch when the time came.

Can the army launch an attack on Java in advance? We have to defeat them with dignity! Situ Meiden looked at He Wenxiu next to him expectantly.

Ho Wenxiu had just returned from Palembang in order to launch a combat operation to land in Jakarta ahead of schedule.

After the bloody night in Palembang, he is even more looking forward to another similar scene in Jakarta. Let the Dutch never forget.

Situ Meiden's words hit him right, and he showed a hint of smugness and said, "No problem. Although the rainy season prevented us from moving. But also to stop the enemy.

The Dutch probably didn't expect us to attack them in the rain, but as long as we were well prepared, we were sure of success. "In several battles, the main forces of the South Chinese Army were intact, and after solving the main forces of the Dutch-Indian colonial army, they were always on the march, and with the exception of a few large cities such as Palembang, there were hardly any battles.

This is also the reason why the top level of South China is confident in launching an early landing in Java. After listening to He Wenxiu's assurance, Situ Meiden and the others nodded one after another.

"But-" He Wenxiu suddenly changed his words, and everyone's hearts were hung again.

"But what?" Situ Meiden said with some concern.

"Our personnel are adequate for the time being. However, the material preparation was not sufficient. Jakarta is a nest that has been run by the Dutch for hundreds of years, and it is not comparable to cities such as Palembang and Aceh. Our offensive must not only be sudden, but also violent.

As a result, at least 100 aircraft, 500 cannons, 300 machine guns will be added. 50,000 rifles, and 100,000 tons of capacity??????"

He Wenxiu took the opportunity to make a request, and after speaking, he looked at Yao Hongmin, who had a somewhat stunned face, intentionally or unintentionally.

"Exactly! As long as we lay Jakarta, we will not hesitate to pay a price! Situ Meiden said angrily.

"Yes. It is estimated that Jakarta has a wealth of more than $500 million worth of the Dutch that have been amassed for many years! Thomas interjected suddenly.

"So many?" Thomas's words made Yao Hongmin a little red-eyed, and said in his heart: Even if it is discounted by half, Jakarta will have two or three hundred million US dollars, and once it succeeds, it will not only earn back military spending, but also other immeasurable benefits.

"Otherwise, with its small territory and limited output value, how can the Netherlands become a first-class rich country?" Thomas smiled and continued, "Java is home to more than 70 percent of the wealth of the Indonesian archipelago, much more than Sumatra and Borneo combined. The added benefit is that the Dutch have a large number of plantations in Java. If we defeat the Dutch, we will be able to easily gain a large amount of land, and we will no longer have to trouble the natives of the mountains and forests. ”

Thomas's words made everyone blush a little, and the top leaders of Nanhua went to great lengths to seize the land of the natives of Sumatra for the sake of land.

If you seize the plantations and mines on the mature island of Java developed by the Dutch, you will indeed not have to go to the trouble of those natives in a short time.

"Alright! The Treasury Department can allocate $20 million for military spending. Yao Hongmin said bitterly, looking at He Wenxiu with some grievances.

That poker face was too insidious, and after going around in circles, the army not only purchased a large amount of arms on credit from the United States, but also turned around and opened its mouth to the Ministry of Finance, asking for back the military funds that the Ministry of Finance had not easily "embezzled."

"As a result, our operations in the interior will be delayed. In some remote areas, we will not be able to establish a South China regime for a while. Interior Minister Gao Wei said with some pity.

According to his ideas, South China should establish effective rule in Sumatra, and not allow the indigenous tribes to remain outside the government.

"It doesn't matter. What we have is time, and it will be a matter of time before the natives are subdued. Now it is time for the Ministry of Home Affairs to start preparing for the takeover of Jakarta. That city is important to our future! ”

Situ Meiden said firmly.

"By the way, what's wrong with that Clifford now? After visiting Medan for so long, you have to give an explanation, right? Situ Meiden asked Chen Youren again.

Clifford came to Medan in a private capacity, and Chen Youren and Clifford had two contacts, but neither of them touched on the actual situation.

"I think he's going to be in a hurry soon." Chen Youren smiled and said in his heart: "Nanhua is going to attack Java, can the British not be in a hurry?" If Jakarta is captured before the British may intervene, the less likely it is that the British will intervene militarily in the future, and South China will also gain valuable time.

Just as Medan was discussing how to deal with the British, the British army that was facing Yamaguchiyang was reinforced, and all the 800 British troops who invaded from the west rushed to Yamaguchi, surpassing the Xue Yue battalion, which numbered less than 500 people.

The feel-good British did not have much patience, and after resting for the night, they launched a tentative attack on Xue Yue's camp early the next morning.

The mortars carried by the British army continued to fire at the South China positions, and the Malay native soldiers pushed heavy Maxine machine guns at the South Chinese positions.

The silence of Yamaguchi was broken by the sound of gunfire, and after the attack, the sleepy-eyed South China Army soldier Ma Shan became vigilant, looked for cover, entered the position, and prepared to attack the British who dared to attack.

"his mother! How dare the British! Sue sù brethren, put it into the fight! Xue Yue picked up the pistol and hurriedly rushed to the position to inspect.

Seeing that the South Chinese Army did not return fire, the British commander was a little proud.

"Sure enough! Those yellow-skinned monkeys didn't dare to fight back, we weren't the Dutch. ”

The British commander smiled confidently and ordered the infantry to charge.

"Command from above, put it in and fight again! Listen to me! ”

Watching the sleepy-eyed Malay native soldiers rushing towards them loosely, the South Chinese Army remained calm and waited patiently for the other party to come to the door.

When there were still more than 200 meters away from the position of the South Chinese Army, the British infantry began to shoot, and there were bursts of gunfire among the Malay indigenous soldiers, but they were negligent in their training and did not shoot accurately within 200 meters, and most of the South Chinese Army lay in the trenches unharmed.

They approached the distance of fifty meters from the South Chinese Army very smoothly. This made the British commander very satisfied, held up the binoculars, and laughed softly: "As I expected, they don't have the courage to oppose us, as long as we charge, they will be finished immediately." ”

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