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Part One: Penghu Storm Chapter 342 Kapitan

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    ( .) Batavia.  (Registered members of .Piaotian Literature recommend this work wo.)

    The Dutch¡¯s Eastern commercial colonial empire was based on the island of Java, with the city of Batavia as its center.  At its peak, the Dutch East India Company's vast commercial and trading monopoly stretched as far west as Persia, India, and Ceylon, as far east as the Maluku Spice Islands, and as far north as China and Japan.

    The Chinese who immigrated to Batavia were pioneers in urban construction, producers of sugar cultivation and production, suppliers of Chinese goods, operators of local rice and soju, and middlemen in retail commerce and coastal trade.  Make a significant contribution to the development of Bacheng.

    In 1619, the ambitious Yan Pedelson Kun began to serve as the leader of the Dutch East India Company Chapter 345 Coral Stone, and recruited a large number of reliable and hard-working Chinese workers from China to build the prototype of Bacheng on the ruins.  Major construction projects in Batavia.  For example, the excavation of canals and drainage channels, the construction of houses and harbors, and the construction of city walls and protective fortresses were mostly contracted and constructed by the Chinese.  Chinese workers were well versed in brickmaking and bricklaying techniques, which was highly praised by the Dutch.

    The establishment of Dutch-style architecture in Bach was completed when Anthony van Diemen was the governor. He was an expansionist colonizer of the Dutch Eastern Empire after Queen.  During his tenure, Dutch canals, a castle, a town hall, a Christian church, a Latin school and a market district emerged.

    In order to enrich the population, the Dutch East India Company began to recruit a large number of Chinese.  In the eyes of Western colonists, the Chinese were known for their "diligence", "peace-loving" and "cowardly" nature.  Therefore, the Dutch governor offered high salaries to attract the Chinese in Banten.  Moreover, Chinese businessmen who immigrated to Batavia were levied light taxes, and overseas Chinese were rewarded to attract fellow townsmen to Batavia.  Of course, some disgraceful methods have also been adopted, such as kidnapping "immigrants" in coastal areas of China.

    This policy has been extremely successful.  The large sailing ships from China brought a large number of Chinese immigrants. Once the Chinese obtained the assets to be independent, they settled in Bacheng.  And they intermarried with Balinese women who were sent here to be slaves.

    The overseas Chinese population continues to grow, and most of the overseas Chinese in Bacheng are engaged in commercial activities, from mobile hawkers to fixed vendors, to retailers and wholesalers, forming a complete business network.

    The Dutch initiated a practice whereby all retail businesses, including coastal trade contracting rights, were handed over to the Chinese Kapitan, commonly known as the chief.  The Dutch tried to adopt the policy of "ruling China with China" and controlled and indirectly ruled the overseas Chinese society by appointing Chinese Kapitans.

    In October 1619, Governor Cohen appointed his close friend Su Minggang as Kapitan.  thereafter.  Kapitan was elected and appointed by the overseas Chinese elders in a fairly democratic manner. Gradually, the top figures of the overseas Chinese property class in Batavia took over this position. Kapitan was sometimes hereditary by the family, and sometimes even used money.  Buy.

    Kapitan is considered to be the protector of the interests of overseas Chinese in the Dutch Government House and the intermediary for official affairs.  Every overseas Chinese needs to go to Kapitan House on a monthly basis Chapter 345, but at this time, the appearance of another family changed everything.

    Batavia - Bu Zhongming!

    ?? Bu Zhongming is from Fujian, and the Bu family is also an early immigrant from Batavia. Since the establishment of the position of "Kapitan", the Bu family has always focused on this aspect.

    "However, they failed to do so.  They have never been able to defeat the Tan family.  But with the accidental death of Tan Guoliang, the opportunity has arrived for them!

    But, how can we successfully obtain the position of Kapitan in the gambling industry?  It is only natural for a son to inherit his father's legacy.

    The attitude of the Dutch seems to be very ambiguous. They do not want to directly enter this competition

    Although there is no Dutchman standing in the way, how can we successfully take back the position of Kapitan from the Tan family?  The position in Kapitan is really attractive.

    Maintain public security and order within the jurisdiction, and handle Chinese marriage, birth and death registration, religious and welfare affairs.  It has the judicial power to hear Chinese lawsuits and is empowered to collect taxes from Chinese within its jurisdiction

    Bu Zhongming stared at this seat, and his son Bu Shengcai stared at it even more.  If my father can successfully climb to this position, then sooner or later this position will be his.

    "I have already been active among several elders and asked them to re-recommend Kapitan." Bu Zhongming frowned, as if he was worried: "But the Tan family is also active, and they have a close relationship with those elders.  Yes, I am very worried about whether the elders will agree to that"

    "Father." Bu Shengcai was very dissatisfied: "Isn't it enough for us to have more money?"

    "Confused!" Bu Zhongming glared at his son: "In terms of financial resources, we can'tCompared with the Tan family.  you think.  The Tan family has controlled Batavia's gambling industry for so many years and has accumulated a lot of wealth"

    Bu Shengcai was greatly disappointed. He thought he had a good chance of getting the Kapitan position this time, but who would have thought that it would all come to nothing

    When I was at a loss, the housekeeper suddenly came in and said, "Master, is there a guest outside who wants to see you?"

    "Guest? Who?"

    "I heard he is from Fujian."

    "Oh." When he heard that he was from Fujian, Bu Zhongming nodded: "Let him come in."

    The guest was about thirty years old.  As soon as he saw Bu Zhongming, he said respectfully: "Quanzhou Han Heyu has met Mr. Bu."

    "Ah, it's Mr. Han, please sit down. Please sit down." Bu Zhongming said perfunctorily, feeling a little puzzled. No matter how hard he thought, he didn't recognize such a person named Han.

    Han Heyu claimed that he came to Batavia from Quanzhou to do business.  The conversation was nothing more than a long-standing admiration for the name of the fortune teller family, and he came to visit Batavia specifically.

    These were all polite words. Bu Zhongming dealt with them casually and didn't take them seriously.

    After chatting there for a while, Han Heyu suddenly said: "After I came here, I suddenly heard that Tan Guoliang, one of the Batavia Kapitans, passed away. It is really a pity"

    As soon as they heard the word "Kapitan", the father and son of the Tan family immediately opened their eyes wide, and Han Heyu said calmly: "I also heard that several families are staring at the location of Kapitan left by Tan Guoliang.  , Mr. Bu is the one who is bound to win, don¡¯t you know this is happening?¡±

    How could Bu Zhongming tell the truth: "Where did Mr. Han hear this? I have no interest in Kapitan at all. Furthermore, the position of Kapitan is passed down from father to son. Even if the title is the same, there is nothing I can do about it."  tainted.¡±

    Who would have thought that Han Heyu's color changed slightly.  Then he sighed: "I was originally here to give advice to Mr. Bu, but who would have thought that Mr. Bu would not treat me sincerely? It's okay, just treat my visit as a waste and say goodbye!"

    After saying that, he stood up and left.

    The Bu family father and son looked at each other.  Bu Shengcai said hurriedly: "Sir, please stay."

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    Bu Zhongming pondered for a moment: "Sir, please tell me first, why are you doing this?"

    Han Heyu smiled slightly: "Mr. Bu, I am the most united Fujianese outside. We can always join forces for anything. This is true in Fujian, and even more so outside"

    He paused briefly there: "There is another meaning, and I don't want to hide it. I want to open a gambling house in Batavia, and I need to find someone who can take care of me. After much deliberation, there is only one person who is also from Fujian.  It¡¯s a man¡¯s fault.¡±

    As soon as these words came out, the Bu family and his son were immediately relieved.

    "The previous words about everyone being from Fujian are just polite, but the following words are the real purpose of Han Heyu's coming here.

    When Bu Zhongming heard what the other party said, he knew that he must have had an idea: "Mr. Han, I have offended a lot with my words just now. Please don't take it to heart."

    "In this case, can you and I be at peace with each other?" Han Heyu said with a faint smile.

    "Okay, okay." Bu Zhongming nodded repeatedly: "Just to be honest with you, sir, the Tan family is very powerful in Batavia and has financial resources. Not only are they on good terms with Hongyi, but they are also related to those in the Presbyterian Church.  Fei Qian, if you want to find the position of Jiabidan, how easy is it? "

    "Everything is possible." Han Heyu didn't seem to care: "Yes, the Tan family has been operating in Batavia for a long time, and its power is not something that ordinary people can shake, but if they have strong financial resources to compete with it as a guarantee, then they  It¡¯s not invincible. Besides financial resources, is there anything else that cannot be ignored, Mr. Bu?¡±

    "What?" Bu Zhongming asked hurriedly.

    "Force!" Han Heyu said slowly: "Those people from the Presbyterian Church can be bought with money. I don't care about money. If you can't buy them, you can still use force. I have both of these things!"

    Bu Zhongming suddenly stopped talking and remained silent for a long time: "Who are you?"

    "I am Han Heyu, a businessman from Quanzhou, Fujian."

    "No, you are not an ordinary businessman." Bu Zhongming shook his head and said: "I have never seen a businessman like you in the world. Since Mr. Cai just said that we should be honest with each other, why not speak out?"

    Han Heyu smiled, and then said slowly: "In that case, I won't hide anything anymore. Does Mr. Bu know about Taiwan? Have you ever heard of Ding Yunyi in Taiwan?"

    "Ding Yunyi?" Bu ZhongmingHe frowned and suddenly shouted: "Ding Yunyi from Huben Guards? Are you Ding Yunyi's person?"

    "Yes, I was sent by my Lord Ding." Han Heyu no longer concealed anything: "But don't worry, I don't want your Bu family to deal with some Hongyi, let alone be an internal agent. I come here sincerely.  I sincerely help you become a Kapitan, and I sincerely come to make this friend with you.¡±

    Bu Zhongming was a little flustered.

    The reputations of Taiwan's Tiger Guards and Taiwan's Ding Yunyi are too loud. They defeated the four-nation combined fleet and threatened Batavia. They want to help themselves. They are not as simple as Han Heyu said. They are just here to make friends.

    With the help of Taiwan, it is no longer a fantasy to sit in the position of Kapitan. They have strong financial resources and military force. However, once they are involved in a relationship, it will be very difficult to get rid of them in the future.  .

    What if they have to deal with Hongyi in the future?  To agree or not to agree?

    As if seeing Bu Zhongming's dilemma, Han Heyu smiled lightly and said: "Mr. Bu, I have to say something unpleasant. We can choose to help you, or we can choose to help others, but you lack our help. Kapitan  It's just a sweet dream for you"

    Bu Zhongming nodded silently.

    Han Heyu was confident, and continued: "What will happen in the future, that is a matter of the future, why bother yourself now? I advise Master Bu not to hesitate anymore, and break it off when it's time, otherwise once the opportunity is over, it will be too late to regret."

    Bu Zhongming was still pondering, but Bu Shengcai was already anxious: "Father, Mr. Han also has good intentions. Besides, we are all my subjects of the Ming Dynasty. Are we afraid that Ding Yunyi will harm our father? Besides Ding Yunyi, Lord Ding, who can help us defeat Tan Yunyi?"  Home?"

    Bu Zhongming sighed deeply.

    He raised his head and found Han Heyu looking at him with a smile.

    "Can you really help me get to Kapitan's position?"

    "able!"

    "You won't let me be your spy?"

    "At least not now."

    "Okay!" Bu Zhongming finally made up his mind: "In that case, you are my friend!"

    Han Heyu smiled happily: "Mr. Bu, you are a smart man. Don't worry, there will definitely be a response from the Presbyterian Council within three days. Master Bu, you have secured your seat in Kapitan." (Welcome  Your support is my greatest motivation).
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