It is the Presbyterian Church of Batavia that can really decide the ownership of Kapitan.
This somewhat mysterious organization can even influence the political situation in Batavia to a certain extent. Batavia cannot do without the existence of the Presbyterian Church, and the Dutch cannot do without the Presbyterian Church.
The presence.
The nine elders hold huge power in their hands...
However, such rights must also be distributed to whom. To the locals in Batavia and immigrants to China, they exist like gods, but to others, their existence is nothing more than a privilege.
Just a chess piece being used.
For example, the second-level commander of the Golden Blade Guard is Han Heyu.
The order he received was to lay out Batavia and establish a foothold in Batavia in the shortest possible time and in the least noticeable way.
And making a Kapitan your own is undoubtedly a very good way.
"Du Shi, why not just take control of the Presbyterian Church?" While waiting for the Presbyterian Council elder Zhu Kuangzhen, Han Heyu's assistant Xiao Shi asked with some confusion.
Han Heyu shook his head: "The Presbyterian Church is a very respectable place for Batavia, but they are more like nine Bodhisattvas, people worship them, but it is hard to say whether they can manifest themselves. But control
Once you live in Kapitan, you have a foothold. Kapitan cannot do without the support of the Presbyterian Church, and the Presbyterian Church cannot do without the financial support of Kapitan."
Xiao Shi thoughtfully nodded.
The door to the private room was pushed open, and Zhu Kuangzhen walked in.
Han Heyu and Xiaoshi stood up in a hurry and said respectfully, "Elder, you are here."
Zhu Kuangzhen looked at them and sat down without asking them to greet him: "Who is the Han Heyu who wants to see me?"
"Elder, it's me."
"Oh, what's the matter? Tell me." Zhu Kuangzhen poured herself tea and said bluntly.
Han Heyu sat down: "The elders are cheerful people, so I don't want to hide it from you. I would like to ask you to recommend a new Kapitan candidate in the elders' meeting... Zhu Kuangzhen's eyelids twitched: "The new Kapitan
Who is Dan’s candidate?”
Han Heyu smiled: "Tan Guoliang is dead, of course there will be new Kapitan."
"Although Tan Guoliang is dead, his son Tan Fangcheng is still here, so I don't need to worry about it." Zhu Kuangzhen took a sip of tea and said calmly.
Han Heyu was not in a hurry: "I heard that when Tan Guoliang was alive, your son once played in his gambling house and owed some money. As a result, Tan Guoliang held him captive and waited for you to bring the money.
The redeemer has just settled this matter. You have always been unhappy in your heart... Zhu Kuangzhen's eyelids moved again. Indeed, this is a problem of his. But he then said calmly: "There is such a thing, but
Murder to pay for life and debts to pay for money have always been the law of the land since ancient times. What can I be unhappy about? Sir, if you want to rely on this to ask me to do something, that would be a mistake."
"Elder Gao Yi, Han Heyu is ashamed." Han Heyu smiled slightly and winked at Xiao Shi, who quickly placed a small box in front of Zhu Kuangzhen.
Zhu Kuangzhen didn't say anything. He only glanced at her.
Han Heyu brought the box, and suddenly a golden light shone brightly, and slowly a box of gold was poured in! Zhu Kuangzhen's breathing quickened instantly. Although he also had money, having so much gold in front of him made people unable to stop being tempted.
"This is one thousand taels of gold, please accept it if you please, elder." Han Heyu closed the box and said calmly.
"Mr. Han, your hand is too big." Zhu Kuangzhen's expression softened a lot: "Is Mr. Han planning to be this Kapitan?"
Han Heyu laughed: "How could I have such wishful thinking? Even if I were to become a foreigner, who would accept me as a foreigner who just came to Batavia?"
Zhu Kuangzhen was a little confused. Since he didn't want to be the one, why would he make such a big deal?
Han Heyu said calmly: "What I mean is that I want to ask the elders to recommend the Bu family and Bu Zhongming to take up this position."
"Bu Zhongming?" Zhu Kuangzhen was even more puzzled: "I have never heard that Old Bu has a friend like you?"
Han Heyu said slowly: "Yes, I also just recognized Mr. Bu. Since we are all from Fujian, we must help each other. Elder, I heard that you are also from Fujian? It is not easy for us Fujian people to help each other out.
, so you won’t be bullied by others.”
Zhu Kuangzhen nodded slightly.
In fact, he doesn't value the feelings of fellow countrymen. The only thing he values is the box of gold in front of him.
He pondered there for a while: "Brother, I can propose the re-election of Kapitan at the Presbyterian Council, but there are nine elders in the Presbyterian Council. I can't make the final decision alone... Who would object?" Han Heyu?
It seems that this situation has been expected to happen.
Zhu Kuangzhen thought about it for a while: "It's easy to say about the others. As long as you can spare the money, brother, I will help you. There is only one named Lin Qiang who doesn't take soft and hard advice, and this person has always looked down on Bu Zhongming. I'm afraid it's not good."
Deal with...I know." Han Heyu said calmly: "I will handle Lin Qian's place, so you don't have to worry anymore. The Elders' Meeting will start in a few days, and I will leave everything to you."
After chatting there for a while, Zhu Kuangzhen stood up and left, and Han Heyu asked Xiao Shi to carry the box to send Zhu Kuangzhen out. After a while, Xiao Shi turned back, and Han Heyu said in a deep voice: "Go and check if Lin Qian has any hobbies. If not,
If you have hobbies, check out what things and people he loves."
"Yes, I'll do it right away."
Han Heyu took a sip of tea.
Everyone has weaknesses, no one is an exception, and what I have to do is to seize these people's weaknesses and break them one by one. If it doesn't work, control their most beloved things.
The reason why he chose the Bu family instead of the Tan family was actually very simple. Tan Fangcheng could have taken this position, and no matter how hard he tried to help him, he would not be grateful to himself.
But the Bu family is different. As long as Bu Zhongming becomes Kapitan, he will be grateful and loyal to him. If he slowly and completely controls him in the future, everything will be easier to handle... Master. Young Master Sun will still be able to handle it.
could not find it."
"Damn it, look for it, look for it again!" Lin Zhan's face was livid, and he was running around in the room anxiously.
His grandson is only seven years old this year. He is the third generation of the Lin family. His son finally got such a treasure when he was in his thirties. He has always been loved by Lin Qiang like a treasure.
But today, my servant took my grandson to play, but it was already late at night and he still hadn't come back.
The Lin family was in turmoil. Half of Batavia was almost searched by them, but there was no sign of Master Sun at all.
"Master, someone came from outside and said he knew news about Young Master Sun."
"Ah? Hurry, let him in." When Lin Qian heard this, he was surprised and happy. When he saw that the person who came was a young man in his early twenties, he hurriedly asked: "Little brother, do you know the whereabouts of my grandson?"
"My name is Xiaoshi." The visitor did not say it in a hurry, but introduced himself in a leisurely manner: "I have indeed seen Master Sun...where is he?" Lin Qian was overjoyed.
"Master Sun is very good." Xiao Shi smiled slightly, and then sat down without being greeted by others: "But if you want to know the whereabouts of Master Sun, Master Lin, what do you have to show?"
Lin Li nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, as long as my grandson can be found safely, I will give you whatever you want."
Xiaoshi smiled and said: "The elders' meeting will be held in a few days. There must be candidates for Kapitan in Batavia Gambling House?"
Lin Zheng was startled for a moment: "Yes, Tan Fangcheng, the son of Tan Guoliang, is just going through the motions."
"I don't want to go through the motions." Xiao Shi said calmly: "I also don't want to see Tan Fangcheng sit in that position, but I think Bu Zhongming is quite suitable."
Lin Li was stunned again. But then he seemed to understand something: "Are you from Bu Zhongming? Where is my grandson?"
"I said, Master Sun is very safe." The smile on Xiao Shi's face looked weird: "But the specific extent of safety depends on you, Mr. Lin."
"You bastard!" Lin Li was furious: "How dare you kidnap me? Do you know who I am? I can arrest you right now and let Governor Dimen hang you!"
Xiaoshi was not afraid at all: "Yes, I know you can let Governor Hongyi hang me, but what about your grandson? Before hanging me, I guarantee you can see Master Sun's body."
This was Lin Li's fate. When he heard this, he sat down slumped.
Xiaoshi's tone was very calm: "Actually, you will not lose anything by choosing who to be this Kapitan. You will still be your elder. What do you think? Is the person who chooses Kapitan more important, or your grandson?"
Lin's face was pale and he couldn't say anything...
Xiaoshi stood up and patted his clothes: "Mr. Lin, we will take good care of Young Master Sun. Don't worry. After the Elders' Meeting is over, we will send Young Master Sun back to you. We will also give you a big thank you."
.But if our requirements are not met... Mr. Lin, you are a smart man... Xiaoshi knows that Lin Qian knows what he should do.
Just like Han Heyu said, everyone has weaknesses, and all you have to do is to grasp his weaknesses.
As a fourth-level guard of the Golden Sword Guard, Xiaoshi was also very satisfied with his ability to do things, especially after he reported the news that Lin Qian had taken care of it to Han Heyu and Bu Zhongming, their expressions said everything.
What Bu Zhongming is most worried about is Lin Jin. If he really starts to compete for the position of Kapitan, Lin Jin, his old enemy, will definitely be the first to rise up against him.
He clearly remembered that they had become sworn enemies a few years ago, and they even had a heated argument. He was almost expelled from Batavia by the Presbyterian Church. If he had not bowed his head and admitted his mistake in time, the Bu family would have been there.
I can't survive here.
If the Presbyterian Church wants you to live, then live, and if it wants you to die, then die!
But now these elders of the Presbyterian Church, in the eyes of these people from Taiwan, have suddenly become nothing and have done nothing. First it was Zhu Kuangzhen, and now it is Lin Liang's turn...
No wonder these people can even defeat the Dutch fleet. Their power is really unpredictable. If I can keep a close eye on them, I won't have to be afraid of those elders in the future.
"Zhu Kuangzhen has done it, and Lin Qi has done it..." Han Heyu calculated carefully: "Six of the nine elders have clearly agreed to recommend you, and the remaining three are nothing to worry about.
."
"Mr. Han, I really want to thank you this time." Bu Zhongming said with gratitude: "Without you, the position of Kapitan would be just a flower in the mirror and a moon in the water to our Bu family."
Han Heyu smiled and suddenly asked: "Mr. Bu, do you know how much money we spent this time?"
Bu Zhongming shook his head blankly, and Han Heyu said slowly: "Just bribing them cost us six thousand taels of gold and nearly fifty thousand taels of silver, not counting other expenses... Bu Zhongming was also shocked by this number.
, fifty thousand taels of silver? This money is like running water.
He thought for a moment: "Mr. Han, when I become Kapitan, I will definitely pay back this money as soon as possible."
"We don't need you to pay back, and you can't afford to pay back even if you really want to." Han Heyu said with a smile: "We mobilized a lot of manpower and material resources to help you solve this matter, and we can only repay you with money."
"Then what do you mean..." Bu Zhongming understood somewhat.
Han Heyu twirled his fingers on the tea bowl: "We are here to make friends with the Bu family. We spend a lot of money on our friends, but if one day this friend betrays us, what do you think we should do?"
"No, no." Bu Zhongming became nervous and said repeatedly: "Please don't worry, Mr. Han, I also like to make friends the most."
"That's good." Han Heyu stopped what he was doing: "Actually, to be honest, since we have a way to make friends, we are not afraid of the other party betraying us. We can get you to Kapitan's position, and we can do the same.
To get you off, of course, interest will be charged."
Bu Zhongming's sweat dropped.
Han Heyu looked a little indifferent: "The interest will be very large, so large that you can't imagine it. Of course, we still believe in Mr. Bu's character. Mr. Bu, just wait for the good news. We will see you at the elders' meeting."
After saying that, he stood up and left Bu's house without saying hello to Bu Zhongming.
Bu Zhongming quietly wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long breath. He was lucky to recognize these people, but it might become the Bu family's misfortune.
Han Heyu's words have made it very clear. Now, the fate of the Bu family has been completely linked to them. What they have gained through hard work will be lost immediately with just one word from them.
Is this a good thing or a bad thing for the Bu family? Bu Zhongming himself is a little confused.
But no matter what, let's focus on the immediate things first. God knows what will happen in the future.