The Resurrection of the South Seas of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 328 Fight until you can accept it!
Lei Meng could tell that Zhu Hongyu and Zheng Chenggong were playing a double reed.

But now that he is under the eaves, he can only see through but not tell.

With a flattering expression on his old face, he spoke.

"First of all, if the city of Batavia surrenders, the Ming Dynasty needs to make a commitment to ensure the safety of the lives and property of all Dutch residents in the city of Batavia."

"The Dutch living in Batavia shall not be persecuted, looted, and slaughtered without reason!"

Zhu Hongyu pondered for a while, then spoke.

"Okay, I agree to this!!"

Unreasonable persecution is not allowed, so wouldn't it be enough for Zhu Hongyu to have a public trial and liquidation?

After all, killing people for no reason is really bad. Although Zhu Hongyu doesn't mind killing people, he doesn't want to be an inhuman butcher either.

He, Zhu Hongyu, couldn't believe it. There are so many Dutch people in Batavia, but they never oppressed or persecuted the Chinese.

Although the Dutch's colonial methods were milder than those of the Spaniards, they were still colonists after all.

Can dogs be changed to eat shit?

As long as there is, then Zhu Hongyu's killing is justified and justifiable.

Everyone who killed was convinced!

Raymond then made a second request.

"Secondly, Governor Lobe hopes to preserve the trade routes of the Dutch East India Company in Southeast Asia and the entire East Asia."

"Ming should not restrict the entry and exit of Dutch merchant ships, and open the port to Dutch merchant ships."

Zhu Hongyu just said with a blank face.

"Gu can agree to this!"

"But the Dutch East India Company also needs to open the ports under the control of the Netherlands to the Ming merchant ships, including the Dutch strongholds along the coast of India."

Raymond fell into hesitation when he heard this.

This point, he can't make the decision!

Why can the Netherlands be a sea coachman in this era, and even wrestle with the old hooligan John Bull in mainland Europe?
In fact, it relies on the merchant ships of the Netherlands, the commercial routes and routes opened up around the world, and the many ports and colonies built along the commercial routes!
These are the heritage of the Netherlands!

If the Netherlands opens its ports to Ming Dynasty, can the Netherlands still be a coachman for maritime merchants?

If the Netherlands could not monopolize the trade between the East and the West, would the Dutch East India Company still have value?

Zhu Hongyu was not in a hurry, he just spoke.

"If you can't make up your mind, go back to the city and pass Gu's original words to Governor Luobei, and let him think about it!"

"There is still some preparations to be made for the siege on Gu's side. In addition to the needs for the siege, it will take three to five days. Don't worry!"

Zhu Hongyu said with a smile, his face was as peaceful as ever.

But listening to Zhu Hongyu's words in a calm tone, Lei Meng felt a chill behind him!
Zhu Hongyu's meaning is very clear, you can discuss it, but you must discuss a result before I start to conquer Batavia City.

Otherwise, there is no need to talk about it!

Raymond then spoke.

"Your Excellency, Batavia City has one last condition!"

Lei Meng decided to finish all the conditions, and after receiving Zhu Hongyu's feedback, he returned to Batavia City to discuss with Luobei.

The expression on Zhu Hongyu's face remained unchanged, he just nodded and said.

"speak!"

Raymond took a deep breath and spoke.

"The Dutch East India Company wants to keep Malacca..."

However, Lei Meng had only spoken halfway, and Zhu Hongyu sneered and spoke.

"Oh, that's impossible!"

"My Great Ming King Shi Nanzheng, Batavia is already at your fingertips, and it is even more certain to win Malacca."

"If you make such unrealistic demands again, then there is no need to talk about surrender, just keep fighting!"

"Lonely, let's see, a small city of Batavia can withstand several attacks from my Ming Dynasty!"

After all, without giving Lei Meng a chance to defend himself, Zhu Hongyu ordered someone to wave his hand to see off the guests.

……

On the one hand, Zhu Hongyu began to resettle the rebel army, and on the other hand, he ordered the Ming army to continue preparing to attack the city.

The engineering troops of the Ming army began to dig a zigzag trench outside the city of Batavia.

It took three to five days before and after the negotiation, and the conditions that were originally very different between the two sides were being negotiated little by little.

As time passed, the zigzag trenches of the Ming army continued to extend towards the city of Batavia, advancing!
In order to negotiate with Daming, the Dutch didn't respond at all to the constantly advancing trenches.

Just sit and watch the Ming army under their noses, preparing to attack the city!

In order to demonstrate Daming's abundant martial virtues, Zhu Hongyu deliberately sent people to invite those leaders of the rebel army to watch the battle.

On this day, Zhu Hongyu saw Lei Meng again outside the city. Lei Meng stepped forward to salute, knelt and kowtowed obediently.

Standing on a high platform, Zhu Hongyu asked while watching the Ming army continue to prepare for the siege.

"How is it? Has Governor Luobei figured it out?"

"My Daming's preparations for the siege of the city are almost done, if you delay it, there is no need to talk about it!"

Raymond spoke.

"Report to His Excellency the Prince!"

"Governor Lobe agreed to your request. The East India Company can open ports and routes to Ming merchant ships, but only on the east coast of India."

"Ming merchants are not allowed to cross the east coast of India and go to the west coast of India!"

Zhu Hongyu nodded when he heard this.

"Yes, if that's the case, then the ports and trade routes that my Ming Dynasty opened to Dutch merchants will stop at Batavia."

"Dutch merchants are not allowed to go to the sea east of Batavia!"

The Dutch want to continue to monopolize the trade from the east coast of India to the west, and Da Ming is also reluctant to let the Dutch intervene in the Nanyang market.

Not to mention North Korea, Japan, and China's local trade!

Lei Meng showed hesitation when he heard the words, he was a little uncertain.

Because the result of his negotiation with Luobei was to open the market on the east coast of India in exchange for the markets of the Southeast Asian countries, the share of the spice trade, and the business routes of North Korea, Japan and other countries.

Unexpectedly, Daming only opened the west of Batavia to them!
In other words, such conditions only allow them to get involved in the spice trade and the markets of the Southeast Asian countries.

Compared with the original monopoly position, it is simply a difference between heaven and earth!
The real heart of Nanyang, North Korea, Japan, and most importantly mainland China, Daming has not opened up to them at all!
"I'm afraid the company won't be able to accept such a condition..."

Raymond opened his mouth, wanting to say something else.

Zhu Hongyu waved his hand and said.

"Since it's unacceptable, let's not talk about it for now!"

"My Ming's soldiers are ready to attack the city, and have asked Gu to fight several times. Let's see the truth on the battlefield first!"

"If you can't accept it now, then fight until you feel that you can accept it!"

Zhu Hongyu's performance was very tough and full of confidence.

And his confidence comes from the elite Ming soldiers under him.

Lei Meng was stunned, he didn't say he didn't want to talk about it!
Isn't negotiation all about haggling?
Why did the talk collapse?

Zhu Hongyu really didn't want to continue to quarrel with the Dutch. Anyway, the Ming army was ready to attack the city, so let's talk about it after a fight!
He deeply understands that in negotiations between countries, everything else is just a cloud, and the army is the most important weight, not even one of them!

However, when Lei Meng was speechless, a large group of Chinese in brocade clothes came together outside the Ming army camp.

These are the leaders of the Batavian Chinese uprising army!

(End of this chapter)