Chapter 302 Blackmail? That was done by robbers (first update, please subscribe)
Is this a threat?
Although Huberts wanted to question loudly, he chose silence.
In fact, everyone knows - this is a threat!
It’s just not as straightforward as it sounds.
The reason why Li Yian mentioned "farce" was to tell him that "farce" can continue.
In the past, the Japanese were helping those people, but now Borneo can also help them, and unlike the failed Japanese, Borneo can continue to help as long as it is willing. By that time, the Dutch will have to face more than just "farce".
"Now, they have declared independence in Bandung, and the news has spread throughout Java."
Li Yi'an specially reminded.
“Many places in Java are actually controlled by the Republican Party. You know, I don’t have extra troops for Java. The vacuum of power is more conducive to the Republican Party.”
Whether this is a threat or a reminder, it doesn't matter. What's important is that the Dutch need to understand their current situation.
The current situation is... they have to make a choice.
Is it Borneo or the entire Dutch East Indies.
"Yes, so we really need to end this."
Hubertus, who knew that if he could not return to Java in time, he would probably lose it forever, said with a deep breath .
"You win!"
Li Yian did not speak, just looked at the governor in front of him.
From the day he took control of Jakarta, he knew what choice the Dutch would make, either losing everything or cutting off their flesh.
These Dutch people are essentially a group of businessmen, and they will naturally weigh the pros and cons.
"For our mutual benefit, we will hand over to you Dutch Borneo and its associated islands,"
The so-called "common interests" are just a fig leaf. In fact, everyone knows that the Netherlands has ceded territory.
“In return, you need to return Java, Sulawesi and other areas that you surrendered to the Netherlands.”
When Governor Huberts said these words, his tone was full of bitterness, but he had no choice. In fact, neither did the Netherlands.
If it were 20 years ago, he would never have made such a choice. The Netherlands had its own power. Change everything. But now...the Netherlands is no longer the Netherlands it used to be.
Once upon a time, they tried to ask the United States for help, but the United States had no intention of getting involved. They also tried to ask the United Kingdom for help, but the British Labor government had no intention of helping the Netherlands. They even wanted to give up their own colonies. How could it be possible? Are you going to help the Netherlands in trouble for their colony?
At this time, news came that the Borneo army had surrendered in the Dutch East Indies. Amsterdam was dumbfounded and wanted to protest. Protesting is useless. Just don't express your position. That is even more impossible. Everything is impossible. In the hands of others.
If the issue of the Dutch East Indies remains unresolved for a long time, those rebels will definitely take the opportunity to launch a rebellion. Even Borneo can cooperate with the rebels. They only need to withdraw from the surrendered area, and the Netherlands is likely to lose the entire Dutch East Indies forever.
Compared to the entire Dutch East Indies, Borneo is not important. Borneo has oil, and Sumatra also has it. As for plantations, the plantations in Borneo are far inferior to those in Java. Compared to Java and Sumatra, Borneo is nothing to mention.
Exchanging Borneo for the Dutch East Indies was still a very cost-effective deal.
Of course, the most important thing is that this world speaks by strength, and the meat is still in someone’s mouth. Since it is impossible for the other party to spit out the piece of meat, then do what is best for you Choose.
"Well... I seem to be at a bit of a disadvantage this way."
Li Yian said without concealment.
“Now, with the exception of Sumatra, basically the entire Dutch East Indies is under my control. I don’t think it’s enough to have just one Borneo!”
“You... "
Governor Huberts said loudly,
"What else do you want? You have already obtained hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land."
You are too greedy.
“The future!”
Facing the somewhat annoyed Governor Huberts, Li Yian uttered two words and then continued.
“I’m talking about the future, Mr. Governor, we have to focus on the future, not the present.”
"I don't understand?"
Governor Huberts really didn't understand why Li Yi'an emphasized the future.
“In the future, I mean in the near future, there will be many possibilities. One of these possibilities is that the Netherlands will continue to occupy the Dutch East Indies. I think this is very good. In fact, I think that in At this point, our interests are common. "
Li Yian said what he meant, only if these European colonists were a target, Borneo would not be so dazzling.
"However, there is another future that none of us want to see, that is, maybe in the future, you may leave here..." "This is impossible!"
Governor Huberts said categorically.
“We will stand here forever, just like when we came here.”
“Who knows?”
Li Yian said.
"I'm not sure about the future, but I need to declare a right!"
"What right?"
"The place I gave up - from Sulawesi to Siiri Ann, if you want to leave, you must return these areas to me. Of course, I can give you some compensation."
"This is impossible!"
Huberts. The governor vetoed directly.
"Amsterdam will never agree, and if we sign such an agreement, you will definitely do everything possible to drive us away, even if you don't hesitate to cooperate with the rebels..."
Suddenly, Governor Huberts said.
“No, you can’t cooperate with those people, and they will never allow you to occupy those areas. They will regard the entire Dutch East Indies as a whole. After we leave, before we leave, They will not allow you to occupy Borneo. In their eyes, you are all foreigners like us. There will never be peace between you and them..."
"That's not important. , The important thing is that I need this power.”
Why do I need this power? Because according to international law, the Netherlands is the sovereign state of the Dutch East Indies. It has the power to agree to the independence of this colony. Give colonial lands to other countries.
"And you know, Borneo has the most powerful air power in Southeast Asia. I believe that in the near future, you will definitely need our support."
Li Yi'an is a businessman. He is definitely not a bandit, only a robber. He only knows how to do extortion. He likes to talk business.
Business is negotiated.
"You mean..."
Huberts looked at the "businessman" in front of him and asked uncertainly.
"Can we provide air support while we put down the insurgent rebellion?"
"Well, it requires a forward base, and I personally think Surabaya is a good location."
Damn it profiteers!
For a moment, Huberts almost wanted to stand up and curse. Surabaya, the first thing they did after landing was to support a so-called autonomous government, a local autonomy composed entirely of Chinese. Institutions, although not quite as blatant in Jakarta, are almost the same.
“Besides Borneo, what else do you want in Surabaya?”
"Autonomy!"
Li Yian gave a reasonable term.
“I hope it can be used as an autonomous dominion. If one day in the future, you need to evacuate, Surabaya can be used as an autonomous dominion that continues to be loyal to the Netherlands. What do you think? I am doing this for the benefit of the Netherlands!”
Just say it!
For the benefit of Holland, you are obviously trying every possible means to eat meat from Holland, okay?
This guy is so shameless!
I keep saying it is for the Netherlands, but in fact I am doing it for myself.
“You should know that Amsterdam will never agree to these conditions, and the Netherlands will not let others blackmail you!”
Hubertus’ answer, in exchange for Li Yian's laughter.
"Don't worry, we can wait and talk..."
After hearing that we would talk later, Huberts became a little anxious and said immediately.
"What about us now?"
"Looking at your urgency, we can talk about Dutch Borneo first! As for other issues..."
Li Yian He smiled. At this moment, when he looked at Governor Huberts, it was like looking at a prodigal son who couldn't keep his family fortune.
“We can talk about it later!”
When the prodigal son has completely ruined the family business, it’s not too late to talk! At that time, they had no choice.
(End of this chapter)