"Thank God, Mr. O'Forwart, it's great to see you safe and sound." In his most vicious tone, Cohenrad sarcastically mocked the Formosuma chief of the United Company in his nightgown.

This is the cabin of a battleship, and it is likely not the flagship of the Ming army. O'Fowart tried to ignore Cohenrad's taunts and force himself to think of something. He soon saw William huddled in the corner of the cabin again? Van Gogh, finally unable to suppress his anger, let out a cold snort from his nose.

"It seems that our Chinese friend, who is not very gentlemanly, has let His Excellency the Honorable Chief walk outdoors in such a climate in his dressing gown. Tsk, I don't even have a pair of shoes. Did you come barefoot like the barbarians? Cohenrad continued to use his sarcastic skills, venting his resentment and reluctance on poor Mr. O'Forwart.

"Why are you here? Great senior businessman. O'Fovat finally couldn't help but fight back: "You sent them information that we were not prepared for?" So that the Chinese can come to Geranza to hunt easily and happily? ”

"I'm being dragged down by you idiots!" Cohenrad glared at Ofuwart: "You should report the situation in Formosa accurately and timely, and not send an ambiguous report!" ”

"Ambiguous? I never said that the Chinese are trustworthy! Ofoat cried out: "Go and see my letter to Batavia!" There is not a word that does not warn you! And I clearly told you how large the Chinese might be if they attacked, and asked Batavia to send a fleet of twelve ships to coordinate the garrison! But you honorable gentlemen have forsaken us, and you have lost Formosa! ”

"Do you know what you're talking about?" Cohenrad said angrily: "Twelve ships! Ha, that's all our warships in the Far East! If you really want Batavia's support, you should send us a reliable report! Report! Instead of a paper full of conjectures! ”

The hatch was pushed open just in time. Apparently the people on the outside have heard enough of their bickering with each other.

A group of warriors armed with muskets came in first and drove Cohenrad and O'Fowart to poor William.

Now this corner is completely filled.

Two Chinese generals walked in, one of whom was an old friend and old rival of the Dutch, Zheng Zhilong and Zheng Yiguan.

"This is General Xiao Mo, the commander-in-chief of the Futai Campaign." Zheng Zhilong introduced Xiao Mo to the three of them, and then sat down with Xiao Mo one after another, but his position was slightly off. It's more like a general position.

Xiao Mo nodded at Zheng Zhilong and said, "You ignored my court's note, so that our court had to mobilize troops to recover the country, and you should be compensated." ”

Zheng Zhilong was indeed Xiao Mo's translator, and turned over this concise and clear sentence.

Offwart was about to speak, but Cohenrad had already stood up and said: "General, I do not deny the strength of your country, but it is not an honor to use such means. And you should be aware that the regular army of the United Provinces fought a war with the Spaniards for forty years. And won. There are only adventurers, mercenaries, merchants, and hooligans...... It does not represent the strength and combat capability of the republic! ”

After listening to Zheng Zhilong's long translation, Xiao Mo couldn't help but smile and said, "When will they come?" ”

Cohenrad's intimidation was shattered by this light phrase.

"I'm just a businessman, not good at military affairs. However, I believe that if the Republic had sent a regular army, your country would have to face up to its own casualties. Ofuwar stood up and covered the disgraced Cohenrad.

Xiao Mo filled the seat and said leisurely: "Things on the battlefield, when you go to the battlefield, you will naturally know the way." If the two of you can't calm your mind. I'm afraid it will be more delayed. ”

After Zheng Zhilong finished translating, Xiao Mo looked at the two captives. "What I want is very simple: first, all the Dutch in Taiwan must lay down their arms and be supervised, including Geranza and Fort Anthony to the north; Second, all the personnel of the affairs must hand over to the officials of our court as soon as possible and without reservation; Third. All Dutch property in Taiwan will be confiscated, including the city of Geranza, Fort Anthony, and three sailing ships on the sea. Fourth, the Dutch must compensate us for the DPRK's military expenses of 500,000 taels, which can be paid with equivalent commodities or silver. ”

"You guys are blackmailing!" Cohenrad listened to the translation. Loudly protested.

"What Ben Jiang and you said was an announcement, not a negotiation." Xiao Mo patted his sword lightly: "Chongzhen must pay it off before New Year's Day in the twenty-second year, otherwise it will be charged five percent interest." The three of them are good for themselves. ”

After that, Xiao Mo got up and nodded at Zheng Zhilong, and went out first.

Zheng Zhilong watched Xiao Mo leave, translated Xiao Mo's most reluctant notice, and said: "Daming is the country of faith, Mr. Cohenrad, we have paid for the goods you brought according to the price, this represents our sincerity, I hope you will urge the governor and general to make a rational choice after you go back." ”

Cohenrad simply resented why he had been involved in this disgraceful affair. Not only does the position of Governor of Formosa not exist at this time, but his future is completely ruined, and I am afraid that he can only pack up his property and return to the Netherlands. Thinking of this, Cohenrad was even more distressed, because a large part of his fortune belonged to his wife.

"Mr. Ofowart," Zheng Zhilong turned to the Dutchman, who had only interacted with him in letters, "Daming's promise is still valid, and thank you for your kindness to Daming before. We will protect your private property, of course, only to your lawful income. ”

Cohenrad looked at Ofowatt questioningly, trying to see his secret dealings with the Chinese. In fact, he had already fantasized about these secret agreements in his head as his statement before the Batavian Council.

O'Fowart was tempted to clear himself, but he was well aware of the predicament he faced. If he refuses the protection of the Chinese, he is bound to be thrown into prison by the old men of Batavia and spend the rest of his life. This is not without precedent, as the company handed over the dismissed governor of Formosa to Japanese imprisonment in order to protect its business interests.

Yes, that hapless Peter? Noiz, Ofort remembered the name of the chief, and did not want to follow in his footsteps.

After Zheng Zhilong left, Ofovat did not give Kornrad a chance, and followed Daming's soldiers out of the cabin.

Cohenrad cursed Ofuvat maliciously in his heart, and sat helplessly in his chair, waiting to be sent back to Batavia.

- What should I do? Has everyone forgotten about me?

William? Van Gogh was still cowering in a corner of the cabin, not daring to make the slightest movement except for his eyes.

……

"Masako."

He Bin met his acquaintances at the makeshift prison, and he tried to get the Ming soldiers guarding the prison to let him go, but apparently overestimated his status. When he finally got Xiao Mo's warrant to lift the graceful Japanese woman out of the prisoner camp, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Dutch will never come back." He Bin said: "But I am important to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and most of them can also get an official and a half-position here." ”

"The concubine is sincerely happy for her feet." Masako knelt in front of He Bin and buried her head deeply. She speaks Quanzhou dialect, and if she weren't a local, she wouldn't even be able to hear her Japanese identity.

He Bin stretched out his hand, touched Masako's hairline, and gently touched the cold earlobe: "Get from me." ”

Masako tilted her head slightly, showing a touch of shyness on her face: "The concubine is a weak woman, how can this kind of thing be the master?" ”

He Bin laughed, no longer caring about her reserve, pounced on Yazi, and picked her up. Yazi immediately let out a suppressed exclamation, hugged He Bin's neck, and gently blew He Bin's ears.

……

On February 17, the 21st year of Chongzhen, the 1st Guards Army landed in southern Taiwan, took over the Dutch castle of Geranza and the attached Utrecht Round Fort, controlled all waterways, and garrisoned troops on the northern line of Tail Island and Dayuan Island.

On the 18th, the aboriginal communities of southern Taiwan announced that they would accept the governance of the Ming Dynasty. The advance battalion of the 2nd Division of the 1st Guards Army was stationed in the Han villages in the territory of the Red Lodge Society, and unloaded supplies to prepare for the construction of the city. According to the predetermined administrative plan, this will be the seat of the government of Taiwan, the county seat of Tainan County.

On the 19th, the Ming army accepted the surrender of 80 Dutch troops at Fort Anthony, took over Fort Anthony, and renamed it Keelung County.

On the same day, 300 Dutch soldiers led by Captain Beck of the Dutch garrison surrendered to the Ming army, hoping to return to Batavia.

On the 20th, the Ming army built a city defense in Longgang and set up Taichung County; Townships are set up in the enclosure of the Penghu Islands, which are under the jurisdiction of Taichung County.

On the first day of March in the 21st year of Chongzhen, the first prefect of the Taiwan Government officially inspected the matter, and it was He Bin, who contributed a lot to the restoration of Taichung.

Zheng Zhilong has no objection to this.

At that time, the crown prince proposed that he recover Taiwan and make his eldest son Zheng Sen the governor of Taiwan. However, he himself missed the opportunity, and now Zheng Sen is still studying and serving at the Naval University, of course, it is impossible to come back to be the prefect. Fortunately, He Bin is also his old department, and he is quite sensible, so it is not necessary to give him a hand.

In addition to He Bin, Guo Huaiyi, the county governor of Tainan, is also Zheng Zhilong's old department. He and Wu Hualong, the magistrate of Taichung, are both local "heads", quite well-connected, and have an inextricable relationship with Zheng Zhilong. Keelung Zhixian is recommended by Li Zhenxu, surnamed Chen Zhien, he is an inconspicuous small businessman, but his father is expensive by his son, and he has a good son named Chen Nianzu, who is Li Zhenxu's new disciple. If it weren't for Chen Nianzu's young age, this Keelung Zhixian would probably be his.

When everyone turned their eyes to the big cake on the bright side, in front of a brick house in the current Dayuan City, the signboard of "Huangming Nanyang Company" was hung in a low-key manner. (To be continued......)

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