Batavia (Jakarta)

In a luxurious mansion in the old town, high-class people gathered, and a grand banquet was being held to welcome the new Governor, Viscountess Van Helsma Buffon, and Professor Wildes, the close assistant of the Governor, who will be the supreme rulers of the Dutch East Indies in the next few years.

The magnificent hall was accompanied by beautiful waltzs, and gentlemen and ladies danced gracefully.

Government official Wenbeck stood aside with a gloomy expression, holding a crystal glass filled with French champagne in his hand, and sipped from time to time, looking at the guests dancing happily on the dance floor, looking at the fun-danced.

Beside him was the imposing Chinese Sir Kabidan Sheng Yeyun. This man was no longer as desolate as he had just returned to Batavia. His face was fair and rich, wearing an expensive tuxedo, and his every move showed an elegant expression of aristocratic.

"Dear Sir Sheng, I'm really fed up with all this. The new governor is simply a fool. He is eager to take power in his own hands and make a big splash. Professor Wilders, who knows nothing, will soon take my position as a government official and keep restoring the glory of the Orange family. It's a ridiculous frog in the well. He has no idea that the South Pacific is no longer the Dutch have the final say."

"Dear Mr. Winbeck, in fact, we can't do much."

"I know of course, so I think about whether I should return to Amsterdam to start over. My savings are enough to maintain a decent life. The outgoing Lord Fergutz is willing to help me find an errand in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It may not be as prominent as in the colonies, but it is always a safe place."

"You have been here for more than 20 years. Can you let it go?"

"What should I do if I don't want to let go? The new Governor already thinks I'm in the way. He is the kind of old noble who is very difficult to listen to others' opinions. He is conservative and rigid, arrogant and arrogant. His words reveal his extreme dissatisfaction with the former Governor's abandonment of West Kalimantan. In his opinion, this is an act of cowardice."

"Dear Mr. Vinbeck, we all know that this is a wise decision to completely decouple the territory of the Dutch Governor's Office from the territory of the Ocean Kingdom, and to exchange for up to eight years of peace and stability. As long as this policy of good neighborliness and friendship is adhered to, I believe that more peace can be won."

"You can't dissuade someone who is dying, nor can I." Wenbeck said in frustration.

At this point, Sheng Yeyun closed his mouth wisely, and a strong sense of powerlessness surged in his heart.

One Governor-General, One Term Policy.

Faced with the tough stance of the new Governor Van Helsma Buffon and the undisguised sense of evil towards the Chinese who control the lifeline of Batavia's economy, Sheng Yeyun felt that the storm was coming, which came from a keen sixth sense.

After experiencing the death of Mozambique, Sir Sheng Yeyun has undergone a great transformation. He no longer follows the Dutch wholeheartedly, but considers the interests of the family and the future more.

With the identity of Kapitan, Sir Sheng Yeyun easily regained the wealth he had lost in this Dutch-ruled colony, and his momentum was even better than before.

Now facing his new master, he can handle it calmly.

With its official and business identity, the Sheng family rose rapidly after a brief silence. They have already established many industries in Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and other places, including shops, buildings, mines and tea gardens, accounting for almost 40% of the family's property.

It was the arrangement of the cunning rabbit's three holes that prevented him from being confused, but he quickly made a decision in his heart; Batavia may be the center of the storm in the future, and he must transfer his family's property as soon as possible to make a decision.

Whether it is the Dutch or the Spanish, they are as greedy and bloody when harvesting the wealth of Chinese people, and they are all the same.

At the other end of the grand reception

The outgoing former Governor Lord Fergutz looked rosy and refreshed. He obviously had high expectations for returning to the Netherlands to take office as a senior government official. He might have an important position in his next cabinet. His bargaining chip is the peace and stability of his re-elected two-term governor. He has paid a large amount of taxes and a large amount of primary agricultural products for the Netherlands, including palm oil, coffee, delicious, tobacco leaves, spices, and a huge amount of minerals such as aluminum, copper and tin, with outstanding achievements.

The crushing defeat of the First East Indies War was blamed by the former Governor, and it had nothing to do with Fergutz. His only flaw during his tenure was probably that he voluntarily withdrew from West Kalimantan Province, leaving behind a bad stain.

But the blame will be taken by the cabinet of the previous Dutch government, and he does not have the right to give up such a large piece of territory.

Looking back now, the decision was undoubtedly very wise.

In the Dutch East Indies ruling areas, Java and Sumadara are the essence of population and wealth, accounting for more than 90% of the entire East Indies colonies, which is the real benefit.

Give up a large area of ​​barren and undeveloped land, preserve the core essence of the Dutch East Indies, get rid of the bloody war with the aggressive Ocean Kingdom, and usher in up to 8 years of peaceful development. No matter how you look at it, you will make a profit.

As for the loss of 10% of the benefits, it is only necessary to collect more persimmons on Java and Sumadara. The Governor's Office has done a great job in this regard, so it has been commended many times by the Netherlands.

Over the years

After the First East Indies War, the Dutch colonial army turned around to deal with the rebels on Sumadara, suppressed the uprising with bloody and cruel means, and created a large-scale no-man's land with very significant results.

If you are gone, why are you still resisting?

"I want to congratulate you, dear Lord Fergutz, will soon leave this stuffy and humid place and return to the obsessive Netherlands. Think about how you can quickly smell the cold and salty sea breeze of your hometown, and see the beautiful tulips and huge Dutch windmills all over the mountains, and make people feel deeply envious and envious." The new Governor Van Helsma Buffon showed his good mood in an almost aria-like tone.

He was a traditional Germanic nobleman in his 50s. He was a declining old nobleman from the Northern Brabant Province. He was probably almost bankrupt in order to compete for the important position of governor of this colony, so he was impatient to make a fortune.

To be honest, there is no demeanor that a noble should have.

Viscount Van Helsma Buffon is old, and this governor's resume is probably the end of his career. Therefore, he showed his greed and greedy appearance without any scruples, and did not care about his future reputation.

Lord Fergutz has a bright future and cannot make a feud with such a noble and old bureaucrat. Therefore, he resisted his inner contempt and said, "I have been away from my hometown for a long time, and I really miss you!"

"His Excellency Lord Fergutz, before coming here, Sir Braun had a deep conversation with me, and he praised you for your performance as the Governor of the East Indies, and believed that your excellence could protect the interests of the Kingdom of Dutch. At this time, I would like to hear your advice on governing this tropical colony."

"I have only one piece of advice, don't mess with the Ocean Kingdom."

"Oh... can you tell me in detail?"

"In my observation, His Majesty Li Fushou, the king who established the Ocean Kingdom, was a true Great Chinese. Under his leadership, this new kingdom showed a strong tendency to expand and had an almost persistent desire to possess the land. This led to the strong aggressiveness of the people of the Ocean Kingdom. If such an enemy is not provoked, try not to provoke it. Therefore, it is appropriate to maintain a cautious and friendly attitude."

"Wow... it's really unbelievable. I always thought the Dutch were the owners of the East Indies. For the past 300 years, we have occupied and operated it. I can't accept the ridiculous reality of the group of Orientals with long braids who dominate here. They can only be fat sheep in captivity. I can't think of any better uses." Viscount Van Helsma Buffon's words were full of ignorance and arrogance.

Lord Fergutz was completely unwilling to argue with him, after all, the grey-haired stereotyped nobleman in front of him was the new governor.

After leaving office, even if the East Indies turned upside down, it had nothing to do with Lord Fergutz. He shrugged his shoulders with a reserved expression, "I will leave here soon. To be honest, I don't care about what is about to happen here. The Dutch East Indies used to be my control, but now it is yours."

After saying that, he turned around and left without hesitation.

Lord Fergutz's look of disdain for being with him completely angered the new governor, Viscount Van Helsma Buffon. He looked at the other party's departure with a gloomy face, and an inexplicable flame flashed in his gray-blue eyes.

Professor Wildes walked over and looked at the back of the former governor who had gone away and said, "Great Governor, please do not affect your mood because of this humid and stuffy weather. Tens of millions of people in the East Indies need your guidance. I think this is the most important thing."

These words dispelled the anger between the eyebrows of the Governor Van Helsma Buffon. He picked up the champagne in his hand and drank it all, and put the crystal wine glass on the long table next to him and said, "Poor Fergutz, money has wiped out his fighting spirit. He has forgotten the glory and courage of the Netherlands that once traverse the seven seas. He is actually afraid of a mere Oriental man. It seems that the most suitable position for him is to return to his hometown to retire."

"Governor General, are you referring to Li Fushou?"

"Yes, who else is there except him? I heard that this Oriental man was very active and opened the king's ceremonial guard to visit the mainland. I wonder how our British friends viewed this?"

"It's not difficult to guess... I just received the grace of Her Majesty Queen Victoria and immediately met with my hometown. I think no one likes such an ignorant guy. I will exchange opinions with the Governor's Office on this and test the attitude of the British."

"Very good, Wildes, go and find out what the British think. By the way, there are French and Spanish. I think a strong Chinese power is not in the interests of Western colonists. If we can achieve some consensus, it will be beneficial to us without any harm."
Chapter completed!