northernbook Chapter 755: Stabilizing Batavia
Chapter 755: Stabilizing Batavia
When Mr. Plant's plane landed, the Marines led by Qian Ruiguo had already returned from outside the city. Qian Ruiguo led his men into the Windmill National Army camp closest to Batavia without any effort. Thousands of officers and soldiers inside were beaten to a pulp and could not put up any effective resistance.
The indigenous military camp outside the city was similar to what had been speculated before. After seeing the replacement of people inside the city, these people immediately threw away their military uniforms and returned to their tribes.
They also know the difference in combat effectiveness. Normally, the troops of Windmill Country can beat them like a piece of cake. Now, those newly arrived Chinese can beat the troops of Windmill Country like a piece of cake. If we convert it to our own strength, we are more than two or three times weaker than them. What's more, the army of Windmill Country usually controls our weapons and equipment. We don't even have enough weapons and ammunition for three days. What can we use to fight?
Qian Ruiguo felt that the smooth progress was terrifying. On the way back, he and several of his staff kept analyzing it, wondering if there was some conspiracy here or if there was something we had overlooked.
Three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang. Fifty or sixty people have been thinking about this, but in the end they don't know where the pit is. Based on the principle of making the best of it, since the emotions have been raised to this point, we might as well just occupy it.
At this moment, Li Shaoyi strode forward as if he were meeting an old friend. Mr. Plant was also very good at acting. He first hugged Li Shaoyi, and then started talking with a smile. What he said were all meaningless and superficial words, just to let the reporters next to him take pictures quickly.
After the capture of Batavia, the airport was blocked, and Mr. Plant was the first foreigner to arrive there, except for military aircraft.
"General Lee's army was incredibly fast. They captured the entire Batavia in just one night. We really admire them."
After getting in the car, Mr. Plant's smile was not much longer on his face. He had originally agreed with Li Shaoyi that the United States Congress would support Li Shaoyi's actions in Batavia, but Li Shaoyi also had to fulfill some resolutions. Now was the time to collect the debt.
"Mr. Plant, what are you talking about? Compared to you world powers, I'm just a beginner. I still have a lot to learn in the future."
Hearing that Li Shaoyi was still so humble, Mr. Plant nodded with a smile. He was afraid that the victory in this war would arouse Li Shaoyi's ambition, which would be difficult to deal with.
They have studied Li Shaoyi many times. Although he will keep his promises, he will sometimes turn his back on people. It can be said that he is moody. Therefore, if you want to cooperate with someone like Li Shaoyi, you must be prepared in many ways.
"We should all learn from each other. An ancient Chinese scholar once said, 'When three people walk together, there must be one person who can teach me.' I didn't come to Batavia to hear that. General, do you still accept what we said a few days ago?"
Mr. Plant no longer had time to talk nonsense. Faced with this huge victory, he had to get an accurate response first. Only in this way could he respond to the country and the credit could be attributed to him.
"I'm a man of my words. We're all men who pee on our own, so I'm committed to my words. From now on, all the tax rates for you, the American merchants, will be the same as those for the Chinese merchants in this land. Furthermore, as long as it's in my occupied area, all markets will be open, and goods from all countries can compete locally. However..."
Li Shaoyi specifically repeated his promise, and Mr. Plant listened carefully. Now is not the time to speak in a Buddha-like manner. Every word may represent huge profits, so he has to listen carefully.
"It's just that the Windsor Empire hasn't made a statement yet. If there's any external interference, what we've agreed on might not become a reality, right?"
Mr. Plant also knew what Li Shaoyi was worried about. He knew about the actions of the 72nd Army in the southwest of Longguo. Although he was surprised at Li Shaoyi's ability, judging from the current situation, it was also beneficial to them.
"You're right. It's been a few days, and the Windsor Empire hasn't made a statement yet. I don't know what they're thinking. Currently, the Windsor Empire's Far East Fleet is the most powerful in Southeast Asia. If they want to intervene militarily, I can guarantee that Batavia will remain in my hands, but the losses might be too great, and I won't stand by and take it."
Li Shaoyi thought for a while and said that although he had already prepared to fight to the death, under the current circumstances, he still had to see to what extent the United States could support him.
"The people of the Windsor Empire are rather old-fashioned and conservative. I've tried to probe them many times, but I haven't been able to get the truth out of them. Don't worry for now. I'll continue to contact them and give them some benefits."
Mr. Plant patted Li Shaoyi's arm and indicated that he would continue to mediate the matter, but it was hard to say what the final result would be.
"I'll be honest with you. Besides Batavia, I only need to occupy Java. I don't care about the other territories. If you support me, I will also support you in occupying other territories. There is an allusion in Chinese history called the Three Families Dividing Jin. If we can use it well, we can work together to divide up the land of Fenche State. Why not?"
Li Shaoyi knew it was time to throw out his bait. Although Li Shaoyi wanted to occupy all the colonies of the Windmill Kingdom, but then again, you should eat as much as your mouth can hold. Don't be confused about the situation every day. If you eat too much and kill yourself, you will be the one who suffers in the end.
"That's easy. With common interests, we can sit down at the table and discuss it."
Mr. Plant smiled and nodded. Although the United States has never demanded territory, if it is really possible, it can occupy a number of islands, such as those near Luzon Island. All that should be taken should be taken.
Of course, the most important thing is commercial openness. The United States has the strongest economy right now, and they can't find any export destinations for their goods. This is their main domestic conflict. As for occupying territory and the like, that can be put in the background...
Just as Mr. Plant arrived at the hotel where he was staying, the Windsor Empire also showed its attitude...