In fact, the Chinese army fought much easier than the navy, and its own damage was insignificant. Of course, the Chinese army annihilated not many enemy troops, with only about 7,000 people cumulatively, and the number of enemy troops captured was as many as 17,000, including more than 12,000 soldiers of Youma Dalan, more than 2,000 indigenous mercenaries, and more than 2,700 Dutch soldiers. Among the remaining more than 10,000 Dutch soldiers, except for a few who fled into the inland areas of Kalimantan, they all died in the Dutch army's own civil war.

But in the end, the Chinese army achieved comprehensive victory on sea and on land, and had already gained an absolute advantage in the Battle of South China and the Netherlands. However, the Chinese army's navy also suffered considerable losses, and dozens of large and small warships had to be repaired, and the ammunition consumption was also very large. Many warships had shells exhausted, so the Chinese army now also needed some time to repair them.

Shang Yi also ordered that the Chinese army's navy be stationed in Brunei city to be repaired, and the army was divided into two parts, one part stayed in Brunei city and the other part was stationed in Sukanada, leaving all the Dutch prisoners in Sukanada, because Shang Yi had planned to use Sukanada as a stronghold and military port of the Chinese army in Kalimantan Island in the future, so it was necessary to carry out a comprehensive transformation of this port city, and this group of prisoners had a new place to use it, which was a good group of labor. At the same time, Shang Yi sent people to Luzon to urge the next batch of materials to transport them as soon as possible.

The victory of the Chinese army also made Brunei Sultan Abdul Jariru Aba I feel relieved, because the Chinese army has attacked Brunei. Although Abdul Jariru Aba I surrendered, many people in Brunei are not convinced by the Chinese army and want to surrender to the Dutch again. Therefore, they often whisper in Abdul Jariru Aba I, saying that the Netherlands is strong and the Chinese army will definitely not be able to defeat the Netherlands. If the Chinese army fails, Brunei will inevitably be retaliated by the Netherlands. Therefore, there must be some things to punish the merits and punish them, and advocate that Brunei raises up to oppose China and seeks to the Netherlands again.

As the entire Chinese army was dispatched and launched an attack on the Dutch army from sea and land, the Chinese army's garrison in Brunei was very empty, so someone even suggested to Abdul Jariru Aba I that Brunei should start an army immediately, first expel the Chinese army stationed in Brunei, and then send troops to attack the Chinese army behind the Chinese army, cooperate with the Dutch army to attack the Chinese army forward and backward, and completely defeat the Chinese army in one fell swoop.

It should be said that there are not many people in the middle school of Brunei, mainly the younger generation in China. They have not had much contact with China. They have been dealing with the Netherlands for so many years. Subconsciously, they have a deep impression of the Netherlands' technological advantages and strength. Therefore, they are instinctively not optimistic about the Chinese army. Even if the Chinese army has successively destroyed Majingdanu and Sulu, some people have had interests with the Dutch East India Company, so they also hope to drive away the Chinese army and protect their own interests.

However, after all, Abdul Jariru Aba I was a Sultan for more than 50 years. Of course, it can be seen that these reasons for saying that China is not as good as the Netherlands are too subjective. Abdul Jariru Aba I would not blindly raise an army to oppose China because of these unfounded inferences. It is not that he does not want to oppose China, but after all, it is a big deal. Brunei is sandwiched between two major forces and must be cautious. Once it is not done well, the first thing that is unlucky is his own Sultan.

Therefore, no matter what others say, Abdul Jariru Aba I was unable to make up his mind and could not make up his mind. Those who instigated Abdul Jariru Aba I to rebel against China were just talking about their abilities. It was a good idea to persuade others to take action, but if they had to do it themselves, they all shrank their hands and feet. No one dared to do it, and as a result, they did not take action.

However, as the Chinese army achieved comprehensive victory on both sea and land, the calls for anti-China in Brunei were basically wiped out. After all, if it was said at this time that the Netherlands would turn defeat into victory and defeat the Chinese army, it would probably only be regarded as an idiot. Abdul Jariru Aba secretly thanked that he had held it back and did not act rashly, otherwise the Chinese army would turn around and destroy itself immediately.

As a result, Abdul Jalilu Aba I was even more respectful to Shang Yi, and almost regarded Shang Yi as the Supreme Emperor. He also responded to the requirements of the Chinese Army. Even without waiting for the Chinese Army to make the request, he took the initiative to do a lot of things, such as providing a large number of doctors, medicines, and craftsmen for the Chinese Army. In addition, this time in the battles between sea and land, the Chinese Army captured nearly 20,000 prisoners in total. To maintain the basic survival of the prisoners and maintain their physical strength to facilitate work, a large amount of food was also needed, and these foods should naturally be supplied by Brunei.

Of course, Shang Yi would not take the food from Brunei for nothing. He also told Abdul Jariru Aba I that after the new Sukanada city was built, all the indigenous soldiers of Madalan they captured would be given to Brunei, because the entire Nanyang country is now vast and sparsely populated, and population is the most important resource. Therefore, Abdul Jariru Aba I was also very happy. This is a considerable wealth. As expected, the Chinese army is better. When supporting the food, I feel much more comfortable. After all, it is for food for my own children.

In fact, Shang Yi gave these prisoners to Brunei with some intention, because China does not have the ability to annex the South China countries yet, so it still needs these Southeast Asian countries to support them. On the other hand, it also needs to support pro-China forces, so that these Southeast Asian countries cannot unite. Therefore, giving these prisoners to Brunei can show goodwill to Brunei and support Brunei to become China's power in South China. On the other hand, it also destroys the relationship between Brunei and Madlan, and kills two birds with one stone.

Just when Shang Yi stayed in Brunei to repair it, the Dutch East India Company indeed sent an envoy to Brunei, expressing his willingness to negotiate with the Chinese side.

It turned out that after the defeat of the Dutch fleet, there were only more than 40 ships left in 115 ships. Even Commander Trump was not aware of his life and death. The Dutch and Madalan coalition forces, which landed on Kalimantan, were completely wiped out. The Dutch East India Company was immediately in angered. Then the current Batavian Governor Matt Sokoro was also very nervous and immediately recruited a board of directors, and all the members of the board participated.

The Dutch East India Company has a total of 70 members, but the actual power is concentrated on the main seventeen directors, called the Seventeen Board. The company's major resolutions are decided by the Seventeen Board. At the board of directors, the directors also quarreled and blamed each other. Some directors who had opposed the war at the time were also inspired and accused those directors who were in charge of fighting that they should not start a war rashly, but negotiate with China. Some directors blamed the Seventeen Board for not pursuing quick victory and forcing the fleet to attack the Chinese army on Kalimantan Island, but should listen to Trump's opinion and fight the Chinese army in Batavia.

Of course, the accused directors were not convinced, so they defended their original decisions. It was a forced war because China's situation was aggressive. If you don't beat him, he would beat you. Even if the negotiations were over, it would be negotiated. And forcing the fleet to attack, there was no way. Thirty or forty thousand troops stayed in Batavia. This man was fed by horses. Batavia could afford it, and a quick battle was also necessary.

So the directors were verbal, accusing and questioning each other, and they all turned red and were dissatisfied with each other. Of course, a large part of the reason for the directors' quarrel was to evade their own responsibilities. After all, the huge fleet sent by the country was defeated so badly in Southeast Asia, the Dutch Parliament would definitely ask. Moreover, it is still difficult to say whether the Dutch East India Company can still gain a foothold in Asia. The East India Company is an important source of income for the Netherlands. Who dares to take such a major responsibility?

Of course, directors who opposed sending troops and recklessness also found legitimate excuses. The directors who advocated sending troops to force the fleet to fight also tried their best to defend themselves. Therefore, the quarrels between the directors were desperately pushing their responsibilities. As a result, the entire venue became chaotic, like a vegetable market, and the day passed in such a quarrel.

Of course, the meeting was held the next day, but before the meeting, Governor Matt Soko first announced that today's meeting would not discuss who was right or wrong in the previous decisions. After all, who was responsible for the defeat and who was responsible for these things, can wait until later to discuss. The most urgent thing is what to do with the current situation, because after winning, the Chinese army will definitely attack Batavia. How can Batavia deal with the attack of the Chinese army, whether to fight or escape, and if you choose to fight, can you defend Batavia? Of course, the directors now have no hope of defeating the Chinese army. If you choose to escape, then you should escape there, whether to go to Sri Lanka or return to the Netherlands, and how will you explain it as the parliament after you go back.

The directors stopped talking, so now the directors know that Batavia has less than fifty warships and less than eight thousand soldiers. Such troops will definitely not be able to defeat the Chinese army, and Batavia will definitely not be able to defend it. However, if it wants to escape, whether it is to escape to Sri Lanka or to return to the country, it will be a responsibility that cannot be escaped. Strict accountability will definitely be carried out in the domestic parliament. Therefore, whoever proposes to withdraw now will probably be the main accountable target when it comes to the parliament.

As a result, the directors stared at each other and no one spoke. So the meeting the next day passed in a deserted state.

Matt Sokoro's head was also covered with a bag, but it would not be possible to say it. Now the Chinese army has already been at the city, and whether it is fighting or retreating, there must be an explanation. Therefore, on the third day, Matt Sokoro still recruited many directors and continued to hold meetings.

The venue on this day was still deserted, and all the directors were taciturn. Matt Soko pointed out six or seven directors' names and asked them to speak, but they were all submissive and ignorant.

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