Back to the Ming Dynasty to be a tyrant

But there are also some people who raised their throats.

In this case, if it is really easy to find a peaceful solution, then why should Governor Cohen bring this matter to the meeting for discussion?

It seems that the conditions for peace must not be low, even so high that Governor Cohen cannot make a decision alone, or it is unbearable.

Cohen ignored the people with different faces, but continued: "Actually, there is no such thing as a so-called peaceful solution.

However, the Governor of the Navy of the Ming Kingdom asked us to surrender to them before we could proceed to the next step of the peace talks. As for my proposal to give Daming a certain amount of compensation, they rejected it. "

No one is willing to accept the word surrender.

Because after surrendering, it basically means that he has become a fish on the shore and is at the mercy of others-whatever the other party asks, he has to agree to any request, and there is little room for bargaining.

Compared with other people, St. George's heart is infinitely sad.

Fortunately, other people said that if the military was not involved, even if it was a surrender, it would not have much to do with them, or they would not be responsible for the heaviest responsibility.

But what about yourself?

As the governor's confidant, as the supreme commander of the Batavia East India Headquarters, he is in charge of everything from the army to the navy, and he is the supreme commander in name.

Even if there is a Governor Cohen above him, he is the actual leader.

Once you surrender, it is completely up to you whether to take the blame or not.

And his own reputation, from now on, is finished, and there is no possibility of him going any further.

Not to mention the army that entered the Dutch royal family.

But can you refuse?

Whether it's for the whole of Batavia, or for my wife, children and lover, do I have the capital to refuse?

Seeing that Cohen was looking at him, St. George, who was already somewhat sure of Governor Cohen's thoughts, simply said: "Your Excellency, although I really want to say that we should fight to the death with the Ming Dynasty Navy, I also hope so.

But what I have to say is that we must be responsible for the entire Batavia headquarters, for the East India Company, and even more for the Netherlands.

Our power in the Far East is not enough to allow us to confront the powerful Ming country, and even all the power of the entire East India Company may not be able to fight against the huge Ming country.

And once we go to war with the Ming Dynasty, and even drag the Dutch navy into the water, then the happiest people will not be the Ming people, nor the Dutch government, but the group of greedy vampires in Spain.

They will be very happy that we have a conflict with the Ming Dynasty and even dragged down the Dutch government, so that they will have an opportunity to take advantage of it. "

Spain?

Now that they can't protect themselves, they have sent people over for help, so they can take advantage of this opportunity?

What would happen if he surrendered in this regard, and even sold the situation of Spain to the Ming Dynasty Navy?

Moreover, according to Governor Nan Juyi's statement and the information brought by Acuña, it all shows that the reason why Ming's other fleet, the South China Sea Fleet, dealt with the Spaniards in Luzon was also because they massacred the Spanish in Luzon. The people of the Ming Dynasty.

In this way, he is the unlucky fish that was cooked by the fire while swimming near the city gate?

After constantly calculating various possibilities in his mind, Cohen said: "Actually, there is one more thing that is also related to today's meeting.

Everyone must be wondering why those pirates from the Ming Kingdom suddenly went crazy and attacked us?Why did even the navy of the Ming Dynasty come to Batavia to attack us? "

Seeing everyone's curious looks, Cohen continued: "It's actually very simple, all of this has something to do with the Spaniards in Luzon.

Those greedy vampires want to occupy the southeast coastal cities of the Ming Dynasty.

In order to attract and ambush the navy of the Ming Dynasty, they carried out a massacre in Luzon, and even had conflicts with the pirates and navy of the Ming Dynasty at sea.

Obviously, His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty regarded us as vampires like the Spaniards in Luzon, so he sent the fleet over. "

After finishing speaking, Cohen suddenly sneered again and licked his lips: "However, it is a pity that the Spaniards in Luzon miscalculated the naval strength of the Ming Dynasty and suffered a devastating blow. They are tired.

Prior to this, Sanchez of Spain had sent his assistant Acuña to seek my help and asked us to send troops to help them.

But gentlemen, you also know that we were fighting the pirates of the Ming Dynasty at that time, and we didn't care about them at all.

Moreover, even if we have spare power to help them, I will still choose to refuse his request-cooperate with the greedy Spaniards, and go hunting with wolves for no reason. "

After Cohen finished speaking, St. George said a little speechlessly: "So, it was because of them that we were hit by the pirates and navy of the Ming Dynasty? Not only because of Formosa?"

Cohen nodded: "There is a reason for Blessed Summer, but it is by no means the main reason. Therefore, my opinion is actually the same as everyone else's, and I want to find a peaceful solution."

But the more he talked, the more bitter Cohen's face became: "I can surrender to the Ming Dynasty Navy on behalf of the Batavia East India Company, hoping to exchange my personal reputation and future for peace."

St. George objected: "Sorry, Your Excellency Governor, I am the nominally supreme military officer of Batavia.

Regarding the matter of surrender, you don't need to come forward, it should be enough for me to go. "

Cohen waved his hand: "St. George, I understand your thoughts and know that you are doing it for my own good, but what I have to say is that they cannot accept your surrender, because I am the highest official in Batavia. It's not just military."

St. George also felt helpless when he heard the words.

After looking around at everyone, Sheng Shengzhi continued: "Gentlemen, I don't think surrendering at this time is such a shameful thing.

On the contrary, the governor is bearing the burden of humiliation and using his personal reputation to resolve the misunderstanding between us and Ming! "

As soon as St. George's voice fell, Armand also said: "Yes, I think so too.

Your Excellency the Governor paid for his personal reputation, but he saved it to Batavia, the East India Company, and even the lives of everyone present.

This is by no means a shameful behavior. On the contrary, this kind of behavior of giving up personal honor and disgrace for the sake of everyone deserves our respect and learning! "

Armand's words played an opening role, and others followed suit.

In fact, there is only one purpose, which is to surrender temporarily, to keep everything first.

Cohen lit the pipe he had been holding in his hand again, and after smoking a few times, he said: "Gentlemen, the purpose of surrendering now is known to everyone, and I will go to the Ming Dynasty tomorrow. The Governor of the Navy went to discuss surrender.

But what I want to say is that we should know that this is a shame rather than an honor.

I hope that everyone here can work hard to catch up, until one day, we can stop at the door of Ming Kingdom to find their troubles! "

Chapter 549 Qin ordered Nan Juyi to crusade against non-officials!

The bright red sun was beating little by little from the sea level, as if it wanted to break free from some shackles, from a small red dot to half a red circle, and then into a complete circle, leaping from the sea level. rise.

Qian Haocheng stared at the distant sun with some fascination, squinted his eyes and said, "Old Zhou, do you think those barbarians will choose to surrender or fight to the end?"

Zhou Liangzhi was not in the mood to watch the sunrise on the sea, instead he raised the binoculars in his hand to stare at the Batavia Harbor in the distance, and said with a sneer: "If that barbarian has the guts to fight to the end, why did he come yesterday?

Besides, after seeing yesterday's Fuchuan firepower shooting, how many people in the world can not take it seriously? "

Qian Haocheng said without turning his head: "The South China Sea Fleet, and the future North Sea Fleet, they will not take it seriously."