Chapter 506: Playing with Fire

"Aggression, this is the aggression of the Chinese Empire against the Kingdom of Holland, and we will definitely not give in. The Chinese Empire will pay a heavy price for today's decision. The Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to China, Belblauk, had an angry look on his face.

Yang Du ignored Belblauk and left immediately after announcing the Empire's decision. Don't look at the Dutch with a menacing appearance, but if they want to resist the Empire's attack on the Dutch East Indies, it is simply impossible.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Dutch East Indies had only a regular army of more than 10,000 men, and the navy had only a few light warships. This is not enough for the powerful Imperial Army and Navy. Even if the Kingdom of the Netherlands sent reinforcements from within the country, it would not have been possible to do so without two months.

The decision of the Chinese Empire to send troops to the Dutch East Indies caused an uproar around the world. A few years ago, the Chinese Empire was a decadent and backward country at the mercy of foreign powers. However, just a few years later, they have already begun to expand outward. This has undoubtedly attracted the attention of the whole world, especially those countries with interests in the vicinity of the Chinese Empire.

The Dutch kingdom also knew that it would not be able to withstand the invasion of the Chinese Empire, so they ordered the garrison of the Dutch East Indies to hold on, and on the other hand, they actively contacted other countries. They didn't even have the courage to send reinforcements to the Dutch East Indies. Fools know that no matter how many reinforcements are sent to the Dutch East Indies, it will be meat buns and dogs, and there will be no return.

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands made an urgent trip to England and met with George V, who had just succeeded to the throne, to seek British support. Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Hemskelke went to Germany, hoping that Germany would intervene to restrain the Chinese Empire. The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands travelled to France, and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States urgently sought to see the Secretary of State.

In order to save the last colony of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of the Netherlands can be said to have done its best. It's just that all countries know that the Chinese Empire has made up its mind to seize the Dutch East Indies. Especially when the stupid Dutch also sent their own excuses to the Chinese. Naturally, the Chinese will not give up this opportunity. Under such circumstances, it is obviously unrealistic to fight hard with the Chinese Empire.

On April 30, 4610 (12), a regiment of the 1st Marine Division of the Imperial Marine Corps landed at Pontianak, and they were to attack the entire island of Kalimantan with the cooperation of local Chinese forces. The Kingdom of the Netherlands does not have many regular troops deployed here. One regiment is enough to solve all the problems. At about the same time, another regiment of the 1st Marine Division landed in Penang, and they would also launch an attack from north to south with the cooperation of the local Chinese armed forces, sweeping across the island of Sumatra. As for the divisional units of the 1st Marine Division and the remaining regiment, they went directly to Batavia. They will capture Batavia, and then the whole of Java.

The most important parts of the Dutch East Indies are the islands of Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. As for the remaining islands, most of them are relatively barren places that can be occupied step by step. Arguably. As long as the most important territories were snatched up, the entire Dutch East Indies would be placed under the control of the empire.

Batavia, the Governor's Palace, Governor Frederick is now like a headless fly, scurrying around, and his whole person is about to lose his senses. The Chinese Empire has officially announced that it will send troops to the Dutch East Indies, which is undoubtedly the end of the world for them.

"Damn. Aren't those yellow-skinned monkeys afraid of the condemnation of the international community? It is so shameless that they dare to wantonly attack the colonies of the Kingdom of the Netherlands! Governor Frederick yelled.

"Your Excellency the Governor. The Chinese now have this strength at all. And I don't think any country can stop them. Lieutenant General Style said coldly. His heart was also full of anger, not only anger at the Chinese Empire's bullying, but also helplessness at the Dutch colonial authorities for their own death.

"Your Excellency, a telegram has been sent from the country. Her Majesty the Queen and Her Excellency the Prime Minister have asked us to find a way to hold the Dutch East Indies. They will do everything they can to support us. Administrative Officer Colt said.

"Hold the Dutch East Indies? How is that possible? The Chinese are coming soon. Frederick jumped.

"It is said. Her Majesty has gone to England, Her Excellency the Prime Minister has gone to Germany, and Her Excellency the Foreign Secretary has gone to France. Britain and France both have huge interests in the South Seas, and they will certainly not sit idly by and watch the Chinese encroach on our legitimate interests. Germany and China have close relations, but they are the same. We also have good relations with Germany. If several powerful powers are able to put pressure on the Chinese Empire, perhaps the situation will turn around. Colt said.

It's just that for them, it's no different from delusion. At a time when the Chinese Empire had already made up its mind to seize the Dutch East Indies, Britain, France, and Germany, unless they directly went to war with the Chinese Empire, could not contain the ambitions of the Chinese Empire at all.

"God bless the Kingdom of the Netherlands!" Governor Frederick said secretly in his heart. As Governor of the Dutch East Indies, he knew how important this rich colony was to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The wealth obtained from this colony every year has become an indispensable part of the Dutch Kingdom's revenue. If this income is lost, the finances of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will definitely collapse.

"All this takes time, and the Chinese simply can't give us time." The troops of the Chinese are definitely already on their way. Lieutenant General Style said.

"Chinese, there are so many Chinese in Batavia. We can take those Chinese hostages. If the Chinese dare to attack, we will take those Chinese. Governor Frederick said suddenly.

"Your Excellency the Governor, are you crazy? You will anger the Chinese by doing so. When the time comes, all the Dutch will accompany these Chinese to the funeral. Colt jumped to his feet, as if he could not believe that Governor Frederick would make such a suggestion.

"We have no choice. Lieutenant General Stelm, lead your army and besiege the Chinese ghetto. However, don't go on the offensive just yet. Governor Frederick ordered.

"Well, Your Excellency the Governor, as you wish." Lieutenant General Steenm nodded. Although he knew that Governor Frederick was playing with fire, Governor Frederick was now the supreme military governor of the Dutch East Indies. He had no choice but to obey orders.

Under the orders of Lieutenant General Styrum, thousands of Dutch troops were dispatched to surround the Chinese ghetto. It's just that they didn't attack.

"Sir, the Dutch have surrounded us." A young Chinese man reported to Lieutenant Colonel Cai Songpo.

"What? Dutch? What are they doing here? Want to take a risk? Lieutenant Colonel Cai Songpo has not yet spoken, and Consul General Zhang Mingcheng's face has changed greatly.

The natives were finally repulsed, and now the Dutch are going to take it themselves? In this case, wouldn't the Chinese here be in danger again? After the Empire announced that it was going to send troops to the Dutch East Indies, they all thought that the crisis had been resolved and that the Imperial army would soon be able to conquer the entire Dutch East Indies.

"Humph! The Dutch are not just taking risks, they are playing with fire! Did they think that this would prevent the Empire from conquering the Dutch East Indies? It's simply delusional. In two days, the main forces of the 1st Division of the Imperial Marine Corps will arrive in Batavia. The main forces of the Navy's South Sea Fleet will also arrive. When the time comes, these Dutchmen will be dead. Lieutenant Colonel Cai Songpo said.

"What if they attack us? No matter how bad the strength of the Dutch Army is, it is still a regular army! It's definitely not comparable to the natives who attacked us before. Consul Zhang Mingcheng was a little worried.

"Now we have no other choice but to resist desperately. Let everyone know where we are now. I believe that everyone will choose to stay the course. Lieutenant Colonel Cai Songpo said.

Consul Zhang Mingcheng nodded, he had no other way.

When the Chinese, who had managed to escape, learned of this situation, many people were stunned. They had no idea that the Dutch would actually do it themselves. Some timid people were even scared to tears.

"Fellow citizens, in two days at most, our reinforcements will arrive. When the time comes, all of Batavia will become the domain of the empire. The Chinese will no longer be bullied. As long as we get through these two days, we win! Lieutenant Colonel Cai Songpo said.

"That's right, the chief is right. The Dutch and these natives have bullied us for hundreds of years. Now that the Empire has sent troops to the Dutch East Indies, they will no longer be able to bully us. Even if we risk this life, we will hold on to the last two days. A young Chinese said.

"That's right, we fought with those Dutch, even if it was to die. The Empire will surely avenge us. ”

Other Chinese also shouted, although, people are afraid of death. However, for the sake of a better future, in order not to be humiliated by the Dutch and natives, they chose to resist to the end, even if they all died in battle. Under such circumstances, Lieutenant Colonel Cai Songpo believes that there should be no problem in holding on for two days. At the same time, they will also face the predicament, the first time to report to the country. (To be continued.) )

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