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"General Johannes, if we go to war with those yellow-skinned monkeys? Will the East India Fleet be able to guarantee the defeat of them? "Jacques. The Governor of Dominica asked, looking at Lieutenant General Johannes. The current Xinhua Kingdom is not a weak Chinese force. The strength of the Spaniards in Luzon may not be as strong as that of the Netherlands in the Indonesian archipelago. But Xinhua was able to defeat Spain easily, which made Jacques . The Governor of Dominica had to be cautious. If it fails, it will pose a great threat to Dutch interests in the South Seas!

"This ......" Lieutenant General Johannes suddenly stuttered a little. The Dutch East India Fleet was not weak, with more than 20 warships of all sizes. However, Xinhua's navy was equally formidable, and with its speed and gun range, Xinhua's 'Shark-class' cruisers were able to defeat even the third-class battleships of Western countries. At present, the Xinhua Navy has a total of two fleets and 24 'Shark-class' cruisers. The number of battleships was already no less than that of the Dutch East India fleet. In the event of a war, the Dutch East India Fleet had little chance of winning!

"Your Excellency the Governor, the naval strength of the New China Kingdom is indeed very strong. However, they only relied on the speed of the battleship and the superiority in artillery! If they have a decisive battle with us, we will definitely be the ones who will win the victory! Lieutenant General Johannes said with some unconvinced. Each of the East India Fleet's warships was equipped with more guns than the Shark-class cruisers of the New Zealand Kingdom, but it was not as powerful and ranged as theirs. If the two sides are fighting within a kilometer, Lieutenant Johannes will have a 100 percent chance of winning. Merely. He also knew that the Xinhua Navy was not a fool and would not give up its own advantages. Come and go head-to-head with the Dutch East India Fleet.

Jacques. Lieutenant General Dominic shook his head helplessly. The powerful Dutch East India Fleet was the most powerful navy in the South Seas. However, after the rise of the new Chinese state, the East India Fleet no longer had the strength to defeat the other side, which made him feel deeply sad.

The strength of the East India Fleet, there is no doubt about it. However, the naval tactics adopted by the Xinhua Navy. It is completely different from the mainstream Western thinking of naval warfare. Unlike Western countries, which are keen on fighting warships at close range, the navy of the Xinhua State prefers to fight at a long distance, while trying to save itself as much as possible. And then destroy the enemy. Judging from the current situation, the Xinhua Navy's thinking on naval warfare is undoubtedly more excellent, and it represents the trend of naval warfare development. Of course. After Western countries began to pay attention to this aspect. With their scientific and technological strength and national strength, they will soon catch up. If the Xinhua Navy wants to continue to maintain its superiority, it must work harder in this regard!

"General De Boer, if we go to war with Xinhua! Is the army sure of defeating the Xinhua Army and seizing their territory in East Borneo? "Jacques. The Governor of Dominica asked. The territory of the new Chinese country in East Borneo was like a sharp knife stuck in the heart of Dutch Indonesia. Xinhua could use this territory as a springboard to compete with the Netherlands for Borneo. Or even use it as a base. It poses a threat to the island of Java, the hinterland of Dutch Indonesia. If this nail can be removed, then life in Dutch Indonesia will be much better!

"Your Excellency the Governor! I'm afraid it's unlikely! Now the main strength of our army is used on Lan Fangguo! The number of troops that can be drawn. Not much! The Xinhua Army had a force of 6,000 men in East Borneo. According to the information we have received, their rifles have a much longer rate of fire and a much longer range than ours. Therefore, to defeat them, we must prepare at least fifteen thousand troops. In this case, there will be a loophole in our military suppression of Lan Fangguo, which may affect our expansion in West Borneo! Lieutenant General de Boer replied. Although the Dutch army in Dutch Indonesia had more than 25,000 troops. However, 5,000 of them were stationed on Kalimantan and Java islands, and the remaining 20,000 people, most of whom were in West Borneo, gradually encroached on the territory of Lan Fang. There are really not many mobile troops that can be drawn out. And the Xinhua Army, after the First World War in Manila, has shown its strong combat power in front of Western countries, so that Western countries have to pay attention to it!

"Damn! I really don't know how those yellow-skinned monkeys could have made such advanced weapons. This is a weapon that is far ahead of the West! "Jacques. The Governor of Dominica lamented. In the eyes of Westerners, the East is still in a state of ignorance, and it is a desert of science and technology. But now, the Xinhua Army, whether it is warships or firearms, is far ahead of the West, which makes these foreign devils embarrassed!

"Your Excellency the Governor! Don't we do nothing? One of our warships was damaged by them, and the other is unknown whether he is alive or dead! We've got to make those yellow-skinned monkeys pay! Lieutenant General Johannes said through gritted teeth.

"Your Excellency, Vice Admiral, order the East India Fleet to assemble! If those yellow-skinned monkeys dare to provoke us, then make them pay! It's just that now that the Spaniards' counterattack is imminent, there is no need for us to start a war with Xinhua at this time! Wait until they fight to the death with the Spaniards, and then we will go to war with them! "Jacques. said the Governor of Dominica. The whole Nanyang is watching this big war between Spain and Xinhua, and there is no need for the Netherlands to fight for the Spaniards. In Jacques. In the opinion of the Governor of Dominica, it will be difficult for Xinhua to resist Spain's counterattack this time. At that time, the Netherlands could take the opportunity to snatch the territory of Xinhua in East Borneo, and even further seize Mindanao. At that time, the strength of the Netherlands in the South Seas will rise further!

"Yes, Your Excellency the Governor!" Lieutenant General Johannes replied. Under his orders, the main force of the Dutch East India Fleet soon began to assemble in the eastern part of the Java Sea, and from the Makassar Strait, it advanced to the Celebes Sea to confront the Xinhua navy. It's just that both sides have no intention of going to war, they are just intimidating each other!

After making military arrangements, Jacques . The Governor of Dominica summoned the consul of the New Zealand in Batavia. At present, Xinhua and the Netherlands have not established diplomatic relations, but in order to safeguard the interests of Xinhua in Dutch Indonesia and the interests of the Chinese living in the Indonesian archipelago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Xinhua has specially set up a consulate in Batavia. Of course, the Dutch-Indonesian authorities did not admit this.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, Fang Minghong, the consul of Xinhuaguo in Batavia, received a message from the Governor's Palace. The Governor of Dominica is to summon him. This made Fang Minghong a little strange. It is important to know that except at the end of last year, when he had just arrived in Batavia, he had been influenced by Jacques. After the Governor of Dominica was summoned, he never saw the Governor again. This time, Jacques. The Governor of Dominica took the initiative to summon him, but he was a little confused!

Half an hour later, Fang Minghong was in Jacques. In the study of the Governor of Dominica, he saw His Excellency the Governor. It's just that Jacques. Dominic's face was cold, which made Fang Minghong's heart beat a little.

"Good morning, Your Excellency the Governor!" Fang Minghong opened his mouth and said. He speaks pure Dutch, Fang Minghong was originally from Batavia, his family was a small merchant in Batavia, and when he was young, he studied in a school run by the Dutch church. After that, he continued to deal with the Dutch in Batavia. After the establishment of Xinhuaguo, their family moved to Xinhuaguo! Therefore, his Dutch is already very good in Xinhua!

"Your Excellency, Consul! You probably don't know the way yet! Three days ago, the Xinhua Navy brazenly attacked the Dutch Navy's warships in the eastern part of the Java Sea! One was damaged, and the whereabouts of another are still unknown! I want to know, is Xinhua preparing for war against the Netherlands? "Jacques. The Governor of Dominica asked with a dark face.

"Huh? How so? Your Excellency the Governor, is this true? Fang Minghong was taken aback. As an official of Xinhuaguo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he is of course well aware of the situation that Xinhuaguo is now facing. Dealing with the Spaniards' counterattack, that's all that matters. Xinhua had absolutely no reason to provoke the Netherlands at this time.

"Your Excellency, do you think I'm lying?"

"No, no! Your Excellency, I think there must be some misunderstanding in this! Fang Minghong said.

"Humph! The cause of the incident is very simple, a merchant ship of the Xinhua Kingdom committed a crime in Surabaya, and as a result, he absconded in fear of the crime. Two warships of the Dutch Navy launched a pursuit. But on the way, he encountered the navy of Xinhuaguo! As a result, the Xinhua Navy launched an attack on the Dutch Navy without asking any questions! Xinhua Guoguo must give us an explanation in this matter! Otherwise, just wait for us to go to war! "Jacques. The Governor of Dominica threatened.

Hearing this, Fang Minghong understood. He was sure that it must have been the Dutch navy that was chasing the merchant ship of the Xinhua Kingdom and was bumped into by the Xinhua Navy. As a result, in the naval battle, the Dutch Navy suffered a loss. This made him very relieved, who let the Dutch show off their might in this sea area, many Chinese have suffered their losses. Well, now, after the rise of the new Chinese country, these Dutchmen have finally kicked the iron plate.

"Your Excellency the Governor, I don't know about this matter, I will report it back to the country!" Fang Minghong said neither humbly nor arrogantly. Such a major event is not something that a small consul in a foreign country can decide!

"A month! You only have one month! My patience is limited! If within a month, Xinhua Kingdom cannot give me a satisfactory explanation, then, the war has begun! "Jacques. The Governor of Dominica said proudly! (To be continued......)