In the final analysis, the Java area where Batavia is located is not the core interest area of ​​the United States. The absolute control of the United States has not yet affected this. From the perspective of a country's development, this is a long-term process. For such regions, the most suitable situation for the United States should be that this place is divided and the situation of powers fighting for hegemony. Before the tentacles of the United States touch this place, the more chaotic the regional situation, the easier it is to obtain special benefits. When there is one thing, when the United States wants to control this place, the more dispersed the power is, the easier it is to control and tame it.

As for the future challenges of the Dutch East India Company, Li Mingxun didn't take it seriously. To put it bluntly, this is a European country thousands of miles away, a small country with more than one million people, and in the entire East, there are only a few tens of thousands of people. Such a force no longer has an advantage over the United States in terms of system, technology and productivity. What's so scary? After the Battle of Java, the fate of the East India Company was already destined.

In the office, Lin He suddenly laughed: "Your Excellency, if we agree that the Dutch continues to stay in Batavia, then... we will have no fundamental conflict of interest with it."

Li Mingxun smiled: "Lin He, you are right, so, in this war, our battle with the enemy is over, and the next step is cooperation!"

In fact, the conflict of interest between the United States and the Dutch was not very big. Before the war, the Dutch imposed many restrictions on the United States as an overlord of the East. Now, this situation has been completely broken, and the Dutch also monopolized the Strait of Malacca and precious spices. The Strait of Malacca is no longer a problem. It has controlled most of the land on the east side of the strait and has ports and bases. As for precious spices, this is a problem that can be resolved through negotiation.

"Cooperation?" Lin He said in surprise, after all, the war is not over yet.

Lee Mingxun smiled: "Yes, cooperation, war is just a means, not a result. Everything is for the interests of the United States. When the United States needs war, we start war. When the United States needs cooperation, we cooperate, it is so simple."

Batavia.

The streets were filled with German mercenaries. These soldiers holding flintlock guns and spears controlled every corner of Batavia. They not only implemented strict curfew policies, but also raided the private residences of some senior officials and the taverns and hotels they like to gather. After a night, the air of Batavia was filled with gunpowder. Many white people in luxurious clothes were arrested from all over the place and were imprisoned in the cold and humid main fortress of Batavia. People whispered at home, with only one content - the coup in Batavia.

In the office of the East Indies Commission, which symbolizes power, except for the Governor Van Dimen and the Boss Coron, all the members were arrested. They were thrown into chairs next to the conference table, and their weapons and other personal belongings were taken away. Mercenaries who could not speak Dutch controlled the venue. All the members were incredible. After observing the surroundings, several members cursed, and the object of the cursing was actually Cologne.

Among the members of the East Indies Commission, only Cologne and Van Dimen were not there. Considering that Van Dimen might fall at any time, the committee members had reason to believe that Van Dimen was dead. In order to gain authority, Cologne controlled the East India Company through a coup.

However, when the office door opened again, it was not only Cologne that appeared, but also the Van Dimeni in military uniform. Everyone was stunned. Could it be that this bastard Cologne was so brave that he even dared to control the Van Dimeni?

"Gentlemen, gentlemen, please stop the meaningless curses and condemnations, and it was me, Vandimen, who planned and led the coup, not Cologne, who in fact, knew nothing before Mr. Cologne was arrested from the bed of that beautiful lady." Vandimen said shocking words with a cough.

Only then did everyone see that Cologne was also in disarray and not even wearing shoes. After serving Vandi's door, he sat in his own position. The door of the conference room was closed, and the room was silent, with only members of the East Indies Commission and a dozen Nanyang mercenaries who did not understand European languages.

"What happened, why did this... incident?" Director-General Marion asked cautiously. He didn't even dare to call what happened last night a coup because he couldn't understand why Fan Dimen, who already had the power to do so.

Vandimen stood up with a sword as a crutch, owed everyone slightly, and said apologetically: "Sorry, my arbitrary behavior has disturbed you and your family, but for our common cause and for the great United East India Company, I have to do so.

When the declaration of war written by the head of the United States of China was handed to my desk, I kept thinking about how to end this sudden war. Countless plans flashed through my heart until the end of the Javanese Naval War and the great fleet of the East India Company was destroyed, I realized that we are not the masters of this ocean. If we want to continue to survive here, we must bow our heads and offer our sincerity to the new overlord.

After careful consideration, I came up with a solution, and the premise was that I would launch a coup, because my decision next requires unconditional support. Whether you are willing or forced, please believe me. I have devoted my life to the company, and the decision I made is still for the company."

"What are you going to do, sir?" Cologne asked with a trembling voice.

Van Dimen wiped the sweat from his forehead. Even the brief speech just now made his body unable to bear it. Van Dimen had no choice but to sit down and said, "As a dying person, I will dedicate everything from the East India Company to Li Mingxun, including wealth, colonies and the remaining fleet. I know that the seventeen local gentlemen would not agree, and the same is true for you who have given their loyalty to them. Therefore, I imprison you here and control everything in Batavia through a coup. I will give you whatever Li Mingxun needs, as long as I can protect Batavia, everyone and our living space.

We Dutch people have never understood the true meaning of unity, and the situation is even more subtle. In the East, we know that only surrender can continue to survive, but we do not have this power. The gentlemen located in the local area have this power but do not understand the environment we are in. One person must stand up and make sacrifices. This person is me, I am about to die soon. The defeat in the Battle of Java will become an eternal stain for my life. Since I am no longer a hero of the East India Company, let me become a traitor completely, as long as we can protect our career."

Marion burst into tears and said, "Your Excellency, you should believe that we will..."

"No, Marion, I do not believe, nor will I believe, yes, please keep your prejudice against me and discooperation. Everything that happened next has nothing to do with you. At the moment of receiving the declaration of war, I sent a ship to the land and explained my physical condition. I have asked seventeen gentlemen to send a plenipotent messenger or my substitute to come. No matter who is sent, he needs to cooperate with gentlemen who are familiar with the politics of the East and the local environment. Marion, Cologne, and sirs, please continue to contribute your abilities, and I, Vandimen, will end this war with all my might.

The defeat in the naval battle has dimmed the glory of the East India Company. Let us keep our hopes in the future."

Fan Dimen struggled to walk out of the office, leaving behind a group of unscrupulous committee members. Marion looked at Cologne and asked, "My Excellency Cologne, what do you think we should do?"

Cologne wiped the tears from his face with a handkerchief and said, "I really want to stand with the Governor, but I know very well that the Governor hopes that we will not do anything. When everything is over, we will angrily denounce him as a traitor. Everyone, if we still have a little respect for the Governor, please give it a show with him to finish the curtain call, and bury the respect for this selfless elder deeply in my heart..."

A month later, the battleship of the Qinglong battleship, Li Mingxun stood at the boarding cabin of the Qinglong, and personally held Fan Dimen in casual clothes and walked onto the battleship. Fan Dimen looked at Li Mingxun, then looked at the Qinglong, and said with emotion: "Excellent general, excellent battleship."

Lin Hedao: "Governor General, this is our head of state."

Van Dimen was stunned for a moment, rubbed his eyes, and said, "Even if I have seen your portrait, I still dare not recognize you when you stand in front of me. Do you know, it is hard for me to believe that such a young man has founded a country as great as the Netherlands in more than ten years. The United States has excellent products, a strong army and an advanced political system. You... I can only be glad that you are not part of the evil Tianfang Sect."

Li Mingxun smiled: "China and Europe are not far away."

"But for a generation, it's still a bit out of reach." Fan Dimen stood up straight, not showing any weakness.

Li Mingxun nodded without comment, and said while leading the way: "Actually, since I decided to create something in the East, you are the lingering nightmare in my heart. The East India Company is really too powerful. Fortunately, this lion was snooze and was easily tempted by food, otherwise I would accomplish nothing."

Van Dimen sighed and did not respond. Instead, he walked to the war room. Seeing the simple and practical war room, he remembered the simple and bright carvings of the stern building of the ship. He said, "Your Excellency, I have to say that the decoration of this ship does not conform to your identity. Maybe you are from a rash background, but as the head of state, you are also the true emperor of the Chinese people."

Lee Mingxun knew that the warships of Western countries, especially flagships, had extremely gorgeous decorations. Sometimes, just decoration can create a warship. In order to decorate, even sacrificed airworthiness and combat effectiveness, the Qinglong was too simple compared to it. Lee Mingxun smiled: "In the past ten years, I have too many enemies, but there are very few resources, so few that I am not qualified to enjoy all this. Unfortunately, I am making you laugh."

Van Dimen sat on the chair and said seriously: "You are such a respectable person. Your Excellency, please end this war with me. I believe you have seen my sincerity."

Although the negotiations were outside Batavia and the Blue Dragon was anchored within the range of the 32-pound gun artillery of the main fortress of Batavia, Vandimen had already shown sincerity when he took the initiative to board the ship.

"Of course, I just don't understand why the secret talks were held?" Li Mingxun personally made tea for Fan Dimen and brought it to him.

"Because the end of the war is just the beginning, we still need things to cooperate," Van Dimen said.

"Okay, honorable, let's negotiate terms." Li Mingxun sat down and nodded slightly at the only writer in the room.

Fan Dimen smiled and took out a weapon from the bag he carried with him. Li Mingxun raised his hand to stop the guard who was about to pounce on him. It seemed to be a knife, but it looked extremely strange. The blade looked like a sickle, but it was more curved, and it looked like a semicircle. It was not a single edge but a double edge. It had a short handle, and the blade was very sharp.

"This is a little invention of mine. Over the past period of time, three thousand similar knives have been hit by them and sent to the Spice Islands and Ceylon." Vandimen explained.

"What is its function?" Li Mingxun asked.

Fan Dimen picked up a booklet on the table, held the hilt tightly and circled the curled booklet. Three or four pages were cut through, and a wide strip of paper fell all over the floor. Fan Dimen said: "I have been ill for a long time and can't do it better. The young man should cut more. This thing is used to cut the bark. If our negotiations today have no results, these three thousand knives will be cut on all the lilac trees in the Spice Islands and Ceylon."

Li Mingxun's eyes lit up and said, "A good threat. Compared with the ignorant and corrupt Portuguese colonists, the Netherlands obviously attaches more importance to efficiency, as a commercial nation."

Lilac is currently one of the most popular and precious spices in Europe. It can be compared with nutmeg and nutmeg rinds. The United States currently has almost no grasp of lilac because the country was not as long as a mature lilac tree. Lilac planting is not in its early stages for ten to fifteen years. Therefore, domestic planters are not very interested in this type of spice. Even if they know that its profit is particularly high, the investment cycle is too long. Except for state-owned plantations, there is no lilac plantation in China, and some are just intercroppings.
Chapter completed!