Batavia is in full swing preparing for war.

An "armada" was also sent over from the mainland.

vowed to fight to the death with the Xujiazhuang naval fleet and never accept the fate of being swept away.

The above intelligence information.

The intelligence officer Du Wenqiang quickly sent a wireless telegram to the city of Manila, including the general military deployment of the Dutch, all of which were reported quite clearly.

That's right.

Batavia is a colony captured by the Dutch East India Company in 1619, at the beginning it was just a wasteland, sparsely populated, lack of food supply, no timber to build ships and houses, the surrounding area is a desolate swampland, flooding in the rainy season, and often tigers, wild boars, rhinoceros, etc.

Later, the first governor, Zhan Petersson Kuhn, found that the Han people were extremely reliable and hard-working, and could do any construction work quickly and well, so he tried his best to recruit a large number of Han laborers, and even some Han laborers were simply coaxed and kidnapped from the territory of the Ming Dynasty - with the hard work of countless Han laborers, it took only fifteen years for Batavia to take shape and become a prosperous city.

The first governor of Batavia spoke highly of this: "Prosperity in Batavia would never have been possible without the participation of the Han Chinese laborers, and they are industrious, peace-loving, cowardly by nature, and very reliable partners to be trusted, and our prosperity may not be possible without them, provided that these good qualities will never change." ”

For this evaluation.

Intelligence officer Du Wenqiang wanted to say, sorry, peace-loving and cowardly nature is not the good quality of our Han people, at least not the quality of Xujiazhuang people, this is a prejudice and stereotype, a misunderstanding with malicious intentions.

For the purpose of his infiltration into the city of Batavia was to defeat and destroy them, and not for peace.

And there are tens of thousands of Han laborers in this city, which is a group that is difficult to ignore.

So Du Wenqiang and his three subordinates are also going around in tandem these days, forming friends, mingling with many low-level laborers, and asking a lot of questions that some laborers feel embarrassed.

"You are the builders of this city, and the surrounding farmland and sugar cane fields are also reclaimed by you, but they are not your assets, have you ever imagined that the houses you build belong to you, and the fields you reclaim also belong to your own scene?" Du Wenqiang asked.

"No, how dare you think about it."

"We just work and get paid, how can these things belong to us?"

"I think about it occasionally, but it's not realistic at all."

"It's impossible, the consequence of blind thinking is death, we just need to work honestly."

Du Wenqiang said: "People still have to have dreams, if there is such an opportunity in front of you, once you succeed, you will become the owner of these houses and fields, but there is a risk of losing your life, are you willing to fight?" ”

"That's seventy percent sure, I think I can make a bet." The laborer said.

"I also think I can give it a go, and once I succeed, it will be a great fortune."

"Yes, this place is much better than Daming, things can grow in the field all year round, it is difficult to starve to death, and you can get rich with a little effort."

"I'm willing to work hard."

Except for a small number of workers who did not open their mouths, most of them expressed their willingness to gamble.

"Okay, as long as everyone has this ambition, then no matter what you do, you can succeed, and those things you dare not think of can also succeed."

Du Wenqiang nodded again and again, feeling very playful.

Just as he was about to further pull him in, suddenly two sturdy men walked up behind him, grabbed his arms one on the left and one on the right, restricted his freedom, and whispered in his ear: "What do you mean by fanning the laborers these days?" Lord Kabi Dansu, please come over and be a guest, please don't be ignorant. ”

"Boss!"

Du Wenqiang's three subordinates rushed out of the crowd, and even pulled out alloy daggers, ready to save people by force.

"No need to come, go back immediately!"

Du Wenqiang stopped them, his eyes kept signaling, asking them to go back and send a telegram quickly, and the three subordinates understood his eyes, so they had to retreat one after another, turn around and disappear.

"Is the first governor of Kuhn's close friend, Lord Kapitan Su Minggang? I just wanted to meet him, lead the way, and don't have to lock my arms. ”

Du Wenqiang shook his hands vigorously, broke free from the shackles of the two strong men, and strode forward without fear.

And the name of Jiabidan Su Minggang, Du Wenqiang has heard it a long time ago, but I don't know why this Su Minggang would target a little person like him.

As for the so-called Jiapitan, it is a management system specially designed by the Dutch in order to 'control the Han with Han', so that the Jiapitan manages the Han people, and gives the right to do business, reclamation, contracting projects, etc., the Dutch only need to tax the Jiapitan, which not only greatly strengthens the control over the Han labor, but also saves the cost of governance.

The merchant Su Minggang, because he was a close friend of the first governor, won the trust of the other party, so he served as Kapitan for more than ten years, even though the first governor Kuhn had died of illness, but still won the trust of the Dutch.

It's just that in Du Wenqiang's eyes, this is just an old dog loyal to the Dutch, he has never had any expectations for this kind of person, but he was targeted by the other party, which shows that the dog's sense of smell is very keen.

……

Kapitan.

Enter this palatial mansion built in a Western-style architectural style, mixed with some Jiangnan garden elements.

Du Wenqiang has to admit that the owner of this mansion should not be low in architectural aesthetics, and integrates the two different architectural styles of the East and the West very naturally and harmoniously.

"It's just that no matter how beautiful it is, it's just a kennel after all."

He shook his head and sighed, listening to the two big men behind him, the muscles in the corners of his eyes twitched, and he had the urge to hit someone.

Soon.

The main villa is located in the hall on the first floor.

Du Wenqiang met Jiabidan Su Minggang - an elegant elder in his sixties, with a kind smile, giving people a feeling of being easy to get close to and like a spring breeze.

And Du Wenqiang also received the courtesy of the other party, one would let the next person hand hot tea, and the other would send snacks and fruits, and apologized, and his attitude was very sincere.

"Okay, Mr. Su still said it directly, what is the purpose of inviting me over this time?" Du Wenqiang lifted Erlang's legs and asked straight to the point.

"Papa~"

Su Minggang clapped his palms, and a subordinate came over with a tray covered with a red silk cloth, handed it to Du Wenqiang, and then lifted the red cloth, which was full of silver dollars with white flowers, Su Minggang smiled and said: "Du Xian's nephew, a little meaning, please smile, in addition, there is a merchant ship to Quanzhou, you can send the virtuous nephew back to the Ming Kingdom, and end the labor career here, Du Xian's nephew, the temple here is small, and it can't accommodate your big Buddha." ”

"Hahaha~"

Du Wenqiang raised his head and laughed, shook his head again and again, and said: "Mr. Su, you have really lived in vain for so many years, the Han people in Manila City have been slaughtered several times, and you still have illusions about being a dog for the Xiyi people?" Do you really think it's that easy to make? When you Han people are fattened, the knives of the Dutch should also be sharpened, they are already robbers and thieves, will they be satisfied with slow tax collection? Being a dog is a road that doesn't work, you must be a wolf, a tiger, and a dragon! After biting the throat of the robber, you can live a chic and free life, so no matter how much silver you give, my wolf will not leave, this temple, I will live! ”

"Nephew Du Xian, the old man understands all these truths of yours."

Su Minggang said with a wry smile: "But we Han people are helpless overseas, and the imperial court does not make decisions for us, and the Dutch have guns and cannons, but we are scattered, so we can only cooperate and dance with them...... Du Xian's nephew, you are really a little biased, you still take the money, go back to Daming, you toss so much, in this land of the South Seas, the Han people are afraid that there is no chance of life. ”

"Merchant? How did the Dutch get their hands on this piece of land under our feet? Bought or robbed? If you can't win, you're a businessman, and if you win, you're a robber, that's the nature of the Dutch, if you have illusions, you'll only be eaten with nothing left! Mr. Su, don't persuade me anymore, you are the one who should have realized a long time ago, and I am not alone this time, all the Han people in Nanyang will be united this time, no longer a plate of loose sand, there will be someone who will lead them to drive away the robbers, and be the master of the house, if Mr. Su is wise, join us, don't continue to be a dog for Waiyi! ”

Du Wenqiang said unceremoniously.

"Sir, this man is so rebellious that he is dead, if you hand him over to the Dutch, you will know that the sky is high and the earth is thick." At this time, a man who looked like a housekeeper walked out of the back hall and had to express his opinion.

"Hehe, hand! Just hand me over to the Dutch, if anything happens to me, your Su family will have to pay for your life!" Du Wenqiang was not afraid.

"Master, if you don't kill this person, you will cause a big disaster!" The butler's face was full of murder.

"Don't be rude!"

Su Minggang's face was ugly, he felt exhausted, and he also had the idea of handing Du Wenqiang over to the Dutch, but when he heard his threat, he didn't think it was a big word, so he had to wave his hand and said: "Take him down, stay in the firewood room for a few days, if you figure it out, you can give him a thousand silver dollars at any time, and send him back to Daming immediately." ”

can only adopt the method of soft grinding and hard bubbles to see if it can wear down his fighting spirit.

……

Three days.

Du Wenqiang lived in the firewood house for three days.

It was not until the night of December 23 that a terrible explosion was heard from the northern harbor, which resounded through the sound of artillery for nearly a night, until it reached the surface of the harbor, and the fire burned red through half the sky, and nearly 100 ships inside sank to the bottom of the sea or turned to ashes.

in the harbor.

After falling into the water, stand on a floating plank.

Count Van Galen, who was as defeated as a chicken in the soup, murmured: "Defeated, my invincible armada, defeated so easily, I didn't even see the appearance of that sailless clipper, and it became a big laughing stock." ”

The other side.

After the 3,000-strong marines of Xu's army successfully landed and quickly defeated the 2,000 Dutch troops and more than 4,000 mercenaries who went to stop them, Anthony van Diemen, the governor of Batavia, had to order the white flag to be raised, announcing surrender and no more useless resistance.

And looking at the fire in the port to the north, looking at the marines lining up to enter the city, Governor Anthony still couldn't help but murmur: "Defeated, the loss is so huge, the Dutch East India Company, I'm afraid it will go bankrupt this time!" ”

……

On the morning of the 24th.

Kapitan.

Su Minggang, who learned that the situation had changed drastically, personally opened the door of the firewood room, and when he saw Du Wenqiang, who was still good-looking, he immediately took his hand and said cordially: "Virtuous nephew, last time the old man was wrong, the right person is you, the old man will let you out now." ”

Then he asked his subordinates to bring a box, opened it in front of him, and said: "Here are five thousand silver dollars, apologize to the virtuous nephew, please smile at it!" ”

"By the way, this is the little girl Soho, eighteen this year."

Su Minggang pulled a young and beautiful girl, but her face was full of reluctance, to Du Wenqiang, pushed him into his arms, and said: "I promise to marry Du Haohan as my wife, and the two families will be good for Qin and Jin in the future!" ”

"Father, didn't you say you were going to marry me to the Governor's son, Costa? Why should I marry this reckless man? Soho said with a look of disgust.

Syllable!

Su Minggang slapped him hard, the corner of the daughter's mouth was bleeding, and he roared at her: "What a reckless person, this is a hero and a hero!" You took advantage of him as a concubine, and you dare to speak up and be disobedient? ”

Then in front of Du Wenqiang, he kept apologizing, saying that the little girl was not sensible and did not discipline well, I hope I don't mind...... Completely ignore the crying of her daughter Soho.

Du Wenqiang looked funny, looking at this Su Minggang's appearance of being condescending and respectful, and found that the old dog was the old dog, and this ability to wag his tail was simply amazing.