Since 1596, the Dutch flag has been flying over Batavia for more than 124,000 days, and then it was lowered on March 1, 1936, and the dragon flag, symbolizing the Chinese nation, was raised for the first time.
Among the 18,000 people in the Ming Army's Expeditionary Division, more than a thousand were officers and soldiers of the People's Guard. These people naturally became Xiang Xiaoqiang's confidants in Batavia. After four hours of fighting in the afternoon, the Ming Army had taken control of Batavia.
The city of Batavia and its surrounding area, that is, the part west of the Citaron River, is almost one-sixth of the entire Batavia Island. Currently, about 12,000 Ming troops are stationed on the west bank of the Citaron River to defend
They were on alert, setting up pontoons, and preparing for the next day's offensive. About 6,000 Ming troops remained in Batavia to control the situation in the city.
Xiang Xiaoqiang is the Imperial Envoy of the Ming Empire and is also a lieutenant general, with the highest official and military ranks (the commander of the aircraft carrier fleet is a vice admiral, which is only the same as him). In addition, among the six thousand Ming troops in Batavia, there are four or five
Baidu was the People's Guard directly under him. So now, Xiang Xiaoqiang became the supreme ruler of Batavia and even the areas controlled by the Ming Army in East India.
On the first night after the occupation, Xiang Xiaoqiang ordered Batavia to implement martial law. No locals or Chinese were allowed to go out. A large number of military police were sent to patrol the streets. He planned to restore Batavia as quickly as possible.
Security and order. He did not intend to see the usual chaos of murders, robberies, rapes, and Chinese retaliation against locals on the first night after the occupation. Especially after two anti-Chinese riots, the local Chinese
Both the Ming and Ming armies are in hatred. If they are not controlled well, it will be a massacre in Batavia.
It's not that Xiang Xiaoqiang doesn't want to avenge the Chinese, but it must be organized and controllable. That kind of out-of-control, chaotic situation is absolutely not allowed. Especially now that Ming Dynasty has reached out to other countries' territories in Southeast Asia for the first time.
, and no matter what the reason is, every move of the Ming Dynasty is very sensitive now. There are still a large number of foreign envoys, businessmen, and reporters in Batavia. Every move of the Ming Dynasty occupying army is watched by the whole world. If it is occupied
On the first night, military discipline was broken, and there was burning, killing and looting. This was really not an ordinary passivity.
Xiang Xiaoqiang and Shi Shi Gege sent telegrams. Shi Shi Gege didn’t know what the Ming government was going to do next. However, she analyzed with Xiang Xiaoqiang that the Ming government would probably not get too deep into the East Indies in Southeast Asia, and would probably follow suit soon.
The Netherlands will sign a treaty and give up after getting enough benefits. It will not really take over the entire Dutch East Indies, an archipelago with more than 10,000 islands. The most likely possibility is to cede territory + indemnity + garrison + economic rights. This kind of
"Classic Package".
Xiang Xiaoqiang also sent a telegram to Zhu Yourong. Although Zhu Yourong's analysis was not as specific as the 14th grid, her intention was vague, and it seemed that she did not intend to swallow up the Dutch East Indies.
Since we don’t know what the Ming Empire will do with the East Indies, we don’t know how much land to cut and which piece of land to cut, that is, we don’t know whether the Batavia under our feet will be “surnamed He” or “surnamed Ming” in the future. This kind of thing
Under such circumstances, it is even more important to avoid destruction and restore security and order as soon as possible. Maybe this will be Ming Dynasty's own territory from now on.
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So, on the first night when the Ming army occupied Batavia, a cocktail party was held for Xiaoqiang at the Batavia Governor's Mansion, and hundreds of invitations were sent out.
In the empty and dark streets of Batavia, there are only two kinds of people: one is the Ming army military police, and the other is the people who go to the Governor's Palace with invitations. During the day, I listened to the sound of gunfire and aircraft bombing all afternoon.
In the evening, I received an invitation from the occupation forces, so these people were very considerate, and almost all of them came.
Compared with the luxurious Governor's Mansion, the cocktail party is not luxurious, and the dishes are not very particular. They are mainly cooked by the chefs who are still staying in the Governor's Mansion, as well as the chefs accompanying the Ming army. It can be said to be a mixture of Chinese and Western, a mixture of refined and vulgar, a mixture of coarse and fine.
The taste wasn't very good either. Fortunately, the wine was pretty good. All the good wines in the Governor's Palace wine cellar had been brought out and bottles opened.
In the brightly lit hall, the guests who came to the reception included not only senior officers of the Ming Army and Navy, but also officers of the People's Guard who stayed in the city. Xiang Xiaoqiang also specially invited many other guests: diplomats from various countries who had not yet evacuated.
and their wives, local Chinese wealthy businessmen, celebrities, representatives of major newspapers and broadcasting company branches in Batavia, representatives of the International Red Cross, and even senior officers of the Dutch army who have surrendered...
Xiang Xiaoqiang was wearing a general officer's summer dress with the People's Guard collar insignia, a medal on his chest, and a sword hanging on his waist. Qiu Qiu was also wearing a navy skirt military uniform and a medal. As soon as the two appeared in the hall arm in arm, they were immediately spotlighted.
shine.
People's Guard Commander Xiang Xiaoqiang is back again.
Xiang Xiaoqiang smiled broadly and briefly spoke a few words in the hall. First of all, he welcomed everyone. Although it was the first night of the occupation, as everyone saw on the way here, Batavia is now very busy.
It's safe... Although we can't pick up things on the road or close our homes at night, it can be regarded as in good order... None of the things that everyone was worried about have appeared. There are now military police patrolling every street in Batavia... Martial law is for everyone
I would like to apologize to everyone for the inconvenience caused to my life, but I hope everyone can understand. This is also for everyone to have a safe environment...
Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang, on behalf of the government of Her Majesty the Empress of the Ming Dynasty, once again solemnly promised to the envoys of various countries that the Ming Dynasty's military operations in East India this time were all to protect the safety of overseas Chinese and to uphold justice for them. The Ming Dynasty will definitely try its best to protect other countries here.
For the interests within a certain scope, Ming Dynasty will definitely compensate for the losses caused to other countries. Although Ming Dynasty has formed a certain military concentration within the East Indies, it will never pose any threat to other countries.
However, Xiang Xiaoqiang changed the subject and said very seriously that although the Ming Dynasty's army was a civilized army, civilization did not mean being submissive, and civilization did not mean not seeking justice for the thousands of Chinese who died tragically and were brutally humiliated.
, does not mean that those thugs who participated in atrocities and had their hands stained with blood can go unpunished. Ming Dynasty has always recognized dual nationality. These Chinese who were brutally killed and humiliated were all Ming Dynasty’s overseas Chinese in Batavia and citizens of Ming Dynasty.
It is also rare in the modern history of the world for citizens of one country to be killed, humiliated, and robbed by the thousands on the territory of another country. In any other country, in addition to sending troops to fight, they would use force to protect them and seek justice for them.
, there is no second choice. I believe everyone can understand this.
Then Xiang Xiaoqiang said that the total number of Chinese who were massacred and humiliated was about 3,500-4,000. According to common sense calculations, coupled with the confirmation of a large number of witnesses at the time, the number of local mobs involved in the violence should be
Several times this number. But we are very merciful and lenient. The number of murderers we may punish will not exceed the number of Chinese victims. Although the murderers involved in the violence are much more than this...
Saying this to Xiaoqiang is equivalent to counting the number of women who have only been raped into the number of lives that need to be paid. Moreover, when he says this, he sounds extremely kind, as if he has eaten a lot.
Same loss.
Then Xiang Xiaoqiang said sadly that he was on the ship a few days ago and was shocked and sad when he suddenly heard the bad news about Batavia. At that time, he was immersed in happiness and was traveling to Europe for their honeymoon with his new wife. He said again
That famous broadcast at that time: the last broadcast of Nanyang Voice female anchor Ms. Zhou Rumei. Just when she was exposing the atrocities to the world for the first time, she was discovered by the local mob and was forced to jump off the building and commit suicide.
He said sadly, and Qiu Qiu beside him gently wiped his tears. Soon the atmosphere spread throughout the hall, and many female relatives of foreign envoys took out their handkerchiefs to wipe their tears. Some Chinese female relatives cried even more sadly.
The daughters and sisters of many of them have suffered terrible disasters, and they are not even as lucky as Miss Zhou.
Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang told the story of what happened to the Ming Dynasty’s consul in Batavia and his family. He was very involved in talking about the tragic situation when the body was found - something that could no longer be called a "remain". Speaking of the most painful part, Xiang Xiaoqiang
Xiaoqiang, a young general, couldn't help but blushing and took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his eyes. For a time, the entire hall, and all the high-ranking figures in Batavia, were immersed in sympathy for civilization and hatred for barbarism.
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To be honest, a country's diplomatic envoy was tortured and killed like this in the country where he was stationed, and his entire family was wiped out, and his wife and daughter were subjected to the most brutal and inhumane humiliation. This is unique in the history of world diplomacy. Everyone knows in their hearts,
If you really want to go to war, this is enough. Besides, other countries can't say anything.
Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang vividly described how the governor did not act, and even took the Chinese people in Batavia as hostages in order to blackmail himself, deliberately conniving with the local mob. In just five days, Batavia actually attacked twice
Set off the Tuhua riots. And every time he risked his life, walked through the rioting city, and rushed to the Governor's Mansion to ask the Governor to take measures, the Governor was either taking a bath or seeing a dentist. In view of the heinous behavior of this Governor
As a result, the Ming army decided to arrest him. But the Ming army promised that he would get a fair trial.
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At around eleven o'clock at night, after the dinner, Xiang Xiaoqiang sent troops to escort the guests back. He lay tiredly on the sofa, looking at the splendid and empty hall, feeling very satisfied.
Tonight's dinner was a great success. It was a public relations operation for the Ming Dynasty's army. The purpose was basically achieved, and the effect was very good, especially when there were so many reporters.
Tomorrow, we can start arresting people in large numbers. The possible negative effects have been minimized at tonight's dinner.
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At dawn on March 2, the roar of aircraft rang out in the sky again. Ming fighter jets and dive bombers passed by one by one, flying eastward in formation. At the same time, 12,000 Ming soldiers gathered on the west bank of the Chitalon River.
The army also crossed the pontoon bridge and marched deep into Batavia Island.
In view of the Ming army's landing on Batavia Island on the first day, the battle went very smoothly, and the Ming Dynasty's second expeditionary force set sail again. This time the force was much larger, and it was mainly troop transports and supply ships, unlike the
This is the first time such a strong fleet configuration. This time the strength is three divisions and 54,000 men. Together with the first batch of 18,000 men, they will form an East India Expeditionary Force.
The main purpose of increasing troops is to ensure that the Ming Dynasty has enough troops in Southeast Asia to control Batavia Island. Batavia Island is not large in area, and the thousands of remaining Dutch stragglers are not a concern. It is easy to capture Batavia Island
, but if you want to control it stably, you need a lot of troops.
At this time, the East Indies already had a population of tens of millions, and 70% of them were on Batavia Island. Big cities like Bandung, Surabaya, and Semarang could not control each one without thousands of Ming troops.
The reason why the Netherlands can control the entire East Indies with a few thousand garrison is because they have been operating here for hundreds of years and have a complete ruling machine. But the Ming Dynasty cannot do that now and can only rely on military strength.
Xiang Xiaoqiang now sees clearly that the limit of Ming's attack is Batavia Island. It would be best for the Netherlands to sue for peace before taking Batavia Island. Otherwise, they will keep Batavia Island in their hands.
, negotiate terms with the Netherlands. Batavia Island is the political, economic, cultural, and population center of the East Indies. Taking Batavia Island is, to a certain extent, not the same as taking over the entire Dutch East Indies.
Regardless of the difference, you can blackmail the Netherlands to your heart's content.
Batavia established the Batavia Island Provisional Military Management Committee, and Xiang Xiaoqiang was appointed by Zhu Yourong as the chief of the Military Management Committee, temporarily in charge of the highest power in the occupied area.
Xiang Xiaoqiang took action on the morning of March 2.
He first ordered the original Batavia police station to resume operations, and ordered all the original Dutch police officers to return to their posts to "assist public security." So, in the afternoon, most police officers, both Dutch and locals, returned to their posts, and the police system
It can be regarded as a symbolic operation.
Then, Xiang Xiaoqiang handed them a glorious and arduous task -
"Within a week, find out all the murderers who participated in the massacre! The lower limit is 3,000, the upper limit is 4,000! If you arrest enough 4,000 people, we will not arrest them! But if there are less than 3,000 people, I will use your people to make up the number.
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Xiang Xiaoqiang was in the Governor's Mansion, banging the table and roaring, spitting on the faces of several senior Dutch police officials in front of him. These people had a taste of what it was like to be puppet officials under the "power" of the occupying forces.
These senior police officials finally understood that Xiang Xiaoqiang was so anxious to get the police station back into operation that he was not letting them maintain law and order at all, but was simply using them as a tool to arrest and kill people, so as to prevent the occupying forces from getting blood on their own hands.