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Text Chapter 761: Wild Waves in the South China Sea (3)

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    "Come on, come on, you slackers."

    More than ten kilometers east of Batavia City, Lieutenant Commander Hashimoto Kintaro cursed at the East Indian guerrillas around him.  Even after several years of training, he still couldn't bear to see it.  What kind of army is this!  Mauser military pistol, Soviet Mosin Nagant, Chinese old sleeve, Japanese Golden Hook rifle, 38 rifle, British Enfest Lee rifle, German 98k, American Browning light machine gun, Chicago typewriter  There are also sharp swords, wooden spears and poisonous blow darts.  The clothes are also in a mess, including Islamic robes and ordinary workers' shirts. The most exaggerated thing is that you can actually see the old-fashioned military uniforms of the Soviet Red Army. Of course, there are also neat shirtless ones

    It is really unimaginable that if General Nagata sees the troops he has high hopes for turn out to be like this, he will probably reject that brilliant plan immediately.  But now he has no way out. The fleet led by Kongo and Hiei quietly left Rabaul Port and headed here a few hours ago.  Fortunately, on the left side of this unit, a Japanese garrison brigade dressed in local clothes made Lieutenant Commander Hashimoto Kintaro secretly relieved. With the backbone of the infiltration over the years, more than 700 "own people" prevented him from being lost.  After finishing the mission, he turned around and went home.

    After cursing in Japanese, the tension and anger in Commander Hashimoto Kintaro¡¯s heart finally subsided a lot, and his eyes gradually turned to the square-like high-quality paddy fields in the distance.  Coming from the Edo countryside, he would be jealous and jealous every time he saw these fertile paddy fields. The entire island of Java was full of such high-quality paddy fields!  This kind of large-scale continuous land can't be found anywhere in Japan!  The most annoying thing is that the local people in East India don't seem to know the value of these fine farmlands, and they cultivate it completely in an extensive way.  To put it simply, you just need to turn over the soil, scatter some seeds, wait for the rice to sprout and bear fruit, and then harvest it when it is mature

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    After Lieutenant Commander Hashimoto made the attribution, he thought secretly.  After taking Batavia, we must find a way to seize the land here and cultivate it ourselves. Maybe only a fraction of it can solve the domestic food shortage crisis.

    "Lieutenant Colonel, Mr. Sukarno is here!" The soldier interrupted Lieutenant Colonel Hashimoto's thoughts and turned to look.  Dozens of local soldiers gathered around the thin figure.  The dark-skinned Sukarno came towards me.  "Mr. Hashimoto, I am so happy to see you leading the team in person. The Indonesian people will never forget your contribution to our country's independence." Sukarno came up.  He took Lieutenant Colonel Hashimoto's hand and thanked him.  Lieutenant Commander Hashimoto, who didn't expect that he would come to greet him in person, was also confused by this enthusiasm. Why are you so polite before you win?

    Lieutenant Colonel Hashimoto, who devoted himself to training soldiers for the Indonesian guerrillas, did not know that Sukarno had suffered a lot in hiding in Tibet after the last failure. Only less than 10,000 people were left after finally gathering together. If it were not for the Indonesian gc party from time to time  support.  If it weren't for the donations from local sympathizers, the troops might have been wiped out long ago.  Just when he was at his most miserable, Nagata Tetsuzan came to the rescue in times of need. Not only did he send people to deliver a large amount of weapons and ammunition, but he also sent people like Hashimoto to help train soldiers and expand the team. It took several years to finally build a few decent troops.  Favors received from others should be reciprocated by springs, not to mention the important matter of establishing a country, so Sukarno has regarded Japan as the most important partner in order to express his gratitude.  In recent years, they have secretly helped Japanese businessmen smuggle out countless mineral sands, cane sugar and rubber.

    It is this kind of "hard work" that makes Nagata Tieshan more determined in his plan.  "Mr. Sukarno, you're welcome. Our Imperial Japanese Empire has always supported the independence and autonomy of Asia and the joint construction of Greater East Asia and common prosperity." Lieutenant Colonel Hashimoto finally shook off his hand and had time to ask: "My promise has been brought  That¡¯s it. Is your work over there finished?¡±

    After nearly ten years of hard work, the day finally arrived, so Sukarno spoke with vibrato and said excitedly: "Don't worry, Mr. Hashimoto. Mr. Aoki asked me to tell you that he has made all arrangements. As long as you arrive at ten o'clock  Just get there beforehand."

    "That's great, for the co-prosperity of Daiei and Asia! For the independence of Indonesia! Run forward, fast, fast!" Lieutenant Colonel Hashimoto had not planned to say Indonesian independence, but from the corner of his eye, he saw that he was already walking excitedly  Sukarno, an Indonesian officer in the team, finally added reluctantly.

    When a mighty force of more than 3,000 miscellaneous troops took advantage of the darkness and took a small road to rush towards Batavia, a well-planned show in the city was about to take place.

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    In the Governor-General's Palace of the Dutch East Indies, singing and dancing were dancing, and merchants, officers, and gentry kept in tune with the beat, enjoying the wonderful life brought by comfort and wealth.  This peaceful situation made Baron Lambert, who succeeded the unfortunate Lord Deco as Governor of East India, very satisfied.  Although the economy is declining, the market is depressed, and Batavia is full of unemployed workers and beggars, it does not prevent the colonists from continuing to enjoy life. As for the tension in Europe it is too far away.

    "For our East Indies, for peace"Cup.  "After the Lord Baron raised his wine glass and toasted with the guests, his eyes locked on a tall lady in the corner, but when he was about to approach and strike up a conversation, he was blocked by a limping figure: "Your Excellency, Governor, can you talk to me?  Would you like to talk about it?  "

    The person who spoke was the Japanese Minister to East India and former Japanese Navy Admiral Kobayashi Nobuyoshi.  This man's luck was really bad. He could have continued to sail across the sea, but his left leg was injured by Army horse manure during the May 10th riots, and he had to retire injured and settle in the second line.  In order to appease him, the Japanese government arranged for him to serve as Minister of Batavia a year later, so that he could continue to contribute to the empire and navy.  "It turns out to be Mr. Xiaolin, what do you want from me?" Governor Lambost had a smile on his face, but he was already scolding him in his heart.  However, as the situation in Europe became tense recently, Japan accelerated its military expansion, and the Dutch East Indies also felt the cold front from the east, so he had to stop and ask for the reason.

    "Your Majesty the Governor, I heard that the Belgians are going to sell the Banda Lampung nickel mine. Is it true?" Kobayashi's most important responsibility as Minister of Batavia is to help Japanese businessmen expand the market and collect as much as possible the urgently needed domestic materials.  of raw materials.  So I heard that a Belgian company was eager to sell its nickel ore for cash due to the tense situation in Europe, so I came here to attend the dinner in the hope of winning this important mine.

    But Governor Lambost frowned this time. Originally, based on his temper and the attitude of the Dutch government, he would not interfere with East India trade, but the nickel ore that the Belgian company wants to sell this time is somewhat different.  The scale is not very large, but the location is in the southernmost part of Sumatra Island, close to the Sunda Strait in Bandar Lampung Province.  This was a key position to guard the Sunda Strait, so he interfered with the deal.  The main reason is that they are afraid that the mines will be acquired by Japan and China, threatening the security of the Straits and even the Dutch East Indies.  You know, being in the Far East, he is very aware that China and Japan have begun an arms race. The sale of nickel ore, which is already of high value, is near the Sunda Strait, so he has to be cautious.  Said: "Mr. Kobayashi, the Dutch government welcomes businessmen from all countries to invest in East India, but the nickel mine you are interested in I need to report to the country before I can give you an answer."

    As a naval admiral, Kobayashi Shizuo certainly knows the value of nickel mines and the importance of the Sunda Strait, so he is bound to win.  Hearing Lambost's words, he quickly defended: "Your Majesty the Governor, you can rest assured that this is just a simple business contract. Our Empire of Japan will not add insult to injury like some people do, turn business into politics, and steal West Borneo.  "

    These words directly poked fun at the most unforgivable past event in the Dutch East Indies. Just because of that idiot Deco, the Kingdom of the Netherlands lost Natuna Island, known as the gate to the South China Sea, and also lost the rich West Borneo.  Although it is the Sino-Dutch Free Economic Zone in name, everyone actually knows that it is Beijing's colony. With the expansion of plantations and the discovery of various mineral deposits, the annual trade volume there even exceeds the total of other East Indian regions.

    Governor Lambster certainly didn¡¯t feel good about having such wonderful and huge profits being pocketed by others.  But as a European diplomat, he still maintains sufficient political sense.  Beijing is not easy to mess with, but Japan is easy to mess with?  So he continued to shake his head: "Mr. Xiaolin, I can feel your enthusiasm for working hard for the country, but I must ask for domestic opinions on this matter."

    Xiao Lin Jizao didn't expect him to be so stubborn, and the general's temper suddenly came to him. He nodded and walked to the side without saying anything.  Without the harassment, Governor Lambost finally had time to have a romantic relationship with the noble lady of his choice. The intimate actions between the two made Xiaolin Jizao secretly annoyed, and he wished he could immediately send a telegram and send a warship to snatch her directly.  This fertile land must be controlled by Japan!  Buthow to balance it in China?  Just like at home, he is also worried about the 1938 Navy Act that Beijing just passed.  But until the end of the banquet, I didn't decide whether to deal with China first or go south first.

    As the night got darker and the guests gradually left, Xiao Lin Jizao, who had gained nothing, was secretly angry. He ignored the entourage around him and got into the car to sulk.  The Japanese driver knew the general's temper and quickly turned the key without daring to say anything.  But when his hand touched the key and turned it gently, a shocking explosion was heard inside and outside the Governor's Palace.  "Boom!" Outside the gate of the Governor's Mansion, a fireball more than ten meters high rose into the sky. In the fireball, General Xiao Lin's legs were lifted out.

    The Japanese Minister to the Dutch East Indies, a former naval admiral, and Kobayashi Tsuzuo, who just now was struggling to win nickel mines for the navy, was blown to death in the car without warning.

    "What happened? Soldier! Soldier! Go and see what's going on." Hearing the explosion, Governor Lambost turned pale with fright and shouted to the soldiers to check the situation.  But before the soldier came to report, he heard the familiar sound of gunshots like fried beans coming from the night wind, and the explosions made all the guests tremble like the death drums of hell!  At that moment, everyone was reminded of that terrible night a few years ago.

    It¡¯s barely stableThe city of Batavia fell into madness again!

    In the firelight, countless figures were scurrying back and forth, and the gunfire became more and more intensive.  The chaos in Batavia has begun, and the Japanese Empire's southward plan has finally been unveiled!  Will the final result of this battle for control of the South China Sea be for Japan to establish a new imperial paradise?  Hitomi Aoki hid in a dark corner, looking at the car that turned into a fireball and fell apart, and put out the cigarette butt, his face full of frenzied excitement and satisfaction
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