() As night fell, some of the shops and houses of Yagoda that were ignited by artillery fire were extinguished by the Ming army, and the notices of the people were also posted everywhere in the city, coupled with the patrol soldiers of three steps, one post, five steps and one guard in the city, Yagoda quickly quieted down, for the local natives, it did not make much difference to drive away the Dutch in exchange for the rule of the Ming Dynasty, at least the Ming people are quite similar to their long, and many people's daily necessities are also purchased by the Ming Dynasty, but there is more closeness. ~~~~

The local natives were still a little panicked at first, but seeing that the Ming army did not enter the house to loot, they gradually relaxed their hearts, but this quiet festival could no longer be lived, and people hid back in the house, not daring to take a step out of the street.

As night fell, the stars dotted the sky, the moonlight shone on this ancient city, the whole city instantly fell silent, the center of the city was luxuriously decorated with the governor's palace, where the royal flag of Orange representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands had been replaced by the sun and moon flag, the gate was guarded by dozens of straight soldiers, the carriage of the governor of Luzon, Hechakin, stopped at the door, the triumphant governor got out of the carriage, behind him several Spanish officers.

Standing at the gate of the Governor's Palace, Hechakin beat the dust on his boots with a horsewhip and said to the officers behind him in a triumphant tone: "Jossen, a month ago we were driven out of the sea by this group of high-spirited Dutchmen. Perhaps only God could have predicted that a month later, we would be trampling this damned merchant under our feet as victors? Aha, I can almost imagine what a charming night it was to be in the face of this group of shameless people. ”

Hechagin uttered a rambling speech, and then entered the governor's palace, his heavy boots clattering against the marble floor.

In a Victorian-style reception room, Hechakin, illuminated by an expensive crystal lamp, sat unceremoniously on the throne with a straight face. The Dutch governor Hartling and the director of the East India Company, Old Mohan, looked at the Spanish count with pale faces, and at last the governor of Echakin graciously invited them to sit down.

"Gentlemen. Spain had no intention of offending the Netherlands, and in view of the fact that the Netherlands had declared war on Luzon, a territory to which Spain belonged, it was my duty to preserve the territorial integrity of the kingdom as governor of Luzon, which is why I and my fleet had come to Argoda with the mighty Ming navy. Khchatin began his speech with a victorious attitude: "Let's get down to business, gentlemen, do you intend for your men to continue to resist, or do you want you to lay down your arms and settle our contradictions at the negotiating table?" War. It is never the best means of resolving disputes, and I hope you will make an informed choice. ”

Hartling opened his mouth with all his might, and his pale face turned his gaze to Old Mohan on the other side of the long table, as an important member of the board of directors of the East India Company, Old Mohan's decision was the key, not to mention. If he said that he would have surrendered unconditionally to the Ming Dynasty and the Spanish colonial authorities on behalf of the East India Company, he would face trial even if he returned to China, but the elder Mohan did not have to do so. Nanyang had his share of the property, and at most with his high prestige and position in the Netherlands, no one dared to throw him into prison.

Old Mohan calmed down, tried his best to calm down, and said to Hechakin: "Your Excellency, tell me your conditions, maybe we can consider it, do you want money?" Or the Luzon colony? We can give you all of this, but you must ensure the safety of Dutch mercenaries and expatriates. ”

Hechagin laughed and waved his hand: "No." You have to figure it out. You are not qualified to negotiate with the victors. Khchatin was already in high spirits when he said this: "Mr. Mohan, you have no money. Just an hour ago, our people had already inventoried your company's warehouse. One million seven thousand silver coins and four million taels of silver, and seventeen thousand taels of gold, right? By the way, there are countless treasures and wonderful works of art, except for a small part that will be handed over to our Spain, the rest will be shipped to the treasury of the great Ming Emperor, and we will take your money ourselves, so you don't have to worry about this. ”

"In addition, as for the Spanish colony of Luzon, the Ming side has agreed to my request, and at the appropriate time, they will send a fleet to help us return to Luzon, where we will establish a new order, and all you have to do is to sign your name on a contract of unconditional surrender, and order your navy and the mercenary army stationed in Java to lay down their arms to the Ming court, do you understand?"

"You robbers." Old Mohan's shriveled hands trembled on the long table: "Filthy devil, God will punish you." ”

Hechagin ignored old Mohan's swearing and shrugged his shoulders at the old fellow: "Mr. Mohan, please don't spend my precious time on boring curses, so that we can't finish talking about it for a day and a night, the wind of the world has changed, and before you know it, and we Spaniards have the upper hand, we have a strong ally to rely on, and we will sail a mighty warship with our allies to the end of the world, and most pursue our wealth and treasure, let's get down to business, before dawn tomorrow, We hope that you will be able to deliver the Descendant to Me, this is your last chance to live, and once lost, you will never have it again. ”

After humiliating his opponent, Khachakin ignored the two Spaniards and walked out of the hall delicately accompanied by the officer, the thrill of revenge permeating his body, and he felt every cell in his body expand like never before.

"The Dutch are finished, at least in the East, they have no value in existence." Walking out of the governor's palace, Hechakin, who was about to board the carriage, said with a smile to the Spanish officer behind him.

"Send at once a secret message to His Royal Highness King Philip, informing His Highness that his most loyal servant has made a powerful new friend in the East, and that the time of the Spaniards is coming again." Hechakin got into the carriage.

After a night of torture, the Dutch authorities handed over their letter of surrender early the next morning, which did not mention anything about the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but repeatedly reiterated that they represented the top management of the Dutch East India Company, and finally signed by the elder Mohan and the governor Hartling, who called on the mercenaries under the East India Company to stop resisting, asked the Ming side to guarantee their safety, and hoped that the two sides could hold a meeting on the aftermath.