Chapter 1094 Indonesian Concession

Zhao Chuanxin shook off the ashes: "Okay, Jacob, we'll see you on the battlefield."

Jacob Cappellen was stunned: "No, you can't do this."

Zhao Chuanxin chuckled: "I'm just teasing you."

"..."

Zhao Chuanxin restrained himself a lot this time, not only because of Wilhelmina, but also because of his in-depth cooperation with many businessmen in the Netherlands.

Wireless radio, a collaboration between Nikola Tesla and Philips Laboratories, will be put into use this year.

Wireless technology will also be used on battleships.

Although it is a little later than abroad, because Zhao Chuanxian made the circuit board, it has strong stamina, and overtaking in corners is not impossible.

As for whether it can be far ahead, that is another matter to be discussed.

Furthermore, Zhao Chuanxin does not have the energy and manpower to control Indonesia.

He said: "The war is avoided, but you have to compensate the deceased."

Jacob Capellon was frustrated.

He came here to seek compensation and an explanation.

But if you think about it carefully, Zhao Chuanxin is an avenger. He has rarely taken the initiative to attack other countries.

This time it was also their fault.

He wants to use forceful words to confuse right and wrong.

But let's be honest.

He doesn't dare!

It is said that people who do this in front of Zhao Chuanxin usually end up miserable.

"Compensation, how much compensation?" Jacob Capellan asked with his Adam's apple moving.

"I made a rough estimate last night and decided to give Surabaya to us as compensation."

"..." Jacob Kapellen flatly refused: "That's impossible."

Zhao Chuanxin smiled slightly: "Okay, okay, don't be anxious, we can discuss it carefully if you have anything to say."

"How to discuss?"

"If you can't compensate, then let's rent it. The annual rent is 500 yuan, and the lease term is thirty years."

"What's the difference between this and sending it away?"

Zhao Chuanxin's eyes widened: "Be careful what you say. In our place, the rent of the concessions of the great powers is only 1,500 copper coins per acre. I will pay 500 yuan, which is an internationally recognized fair price. If you want to say less, the British and French , Germany, Japan, the United States, and Russia will not agree!”

"..."

"..."

Jacob Capellon forgot his fear and stared at Zhao Chuanxin.

He thought what Zhao Chuanxin said was particularly funny.

When will your country,

Do you have the qualifications to colonize and establish concessions in other countries?

Are you worthy?

Zhao Chuanxin went up and slapped Jacob Capellon: "Are you worthy of looking down on Zhao?"

Jacob Capellon was stunned, covered his face and said aggrievedly: "I didn't say anything?"

"I can't even say it in my heart."

"I……"

Jacob Cappellen couldn't make a decision and wanted to go back and report to his superiors.

He reported to Alexander Edenburg, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.

Alexander Edenberg reported back home, and Dutch Prime Minister Jan Simskocker convened an emergency parliamentary discussion.

There was a lot of excitement in the upper and lower courtyards.

Jane Simscock emphasized: "Zhao Chuanxin is undoubtedly dangerous. If a war can be avoided, I am willing to sacrifice this place."

Surabaya has Indonesia's second largest port - Tanjong Pera Port.

It is the most important transportation hub and cargo distribution center in East Java.

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"I don't agree."

"Giving it up, the loss is too great for us to bear."

The opposition was so loud that it lifted the roof of the parliament.

Jane Simscock said with a cautious look: "I think I know Zhao Chuanxin better than anyone here. He always fights first and then negotiates. But this time, the damage he caused was not that big. But he was able to bargain with us calmly, all because of our queen and our princess, I think, because the princess factor is more important.”

Everyone was silent.

Jane Simscock distributed information to the crowd again.

It records the casualties caused by Zhao Chuanxin's riot in New York and the property damage in New York.

In order to convince the upper and lower houses, he also included the losses caused by the Wall Street financial crisis.

This is a bit shocking.

As high as 170 million?

The number of casualties among Mexico's original rebels is even more shocking, and the number of civilian casualties is frightening.

The data from Berlin and Tsarist Russia are equally eye-catching.

Jane Simscock did not charge Zhao Chuanxin with Japanese data. He only counted the losses in Tokyo, Sakhalin, South and Hokkaido, as well as the losses in a series of explosions in Tokyo.

But everyone understands that Jane Simscock believes that it was all done by Zhao Chuanxin.

If Zhao Chuanxin did this to the Netherlands and then the Netherlands compromised again, then they would obviously be a bit cheap.

"Even if this area can be classified as a concession, the customs sovereignty of Tanjong Pera Port cannot be handed over to him. This is our bottom line."

…

Prominent local overseas Chinese families in Surabaya gathered at the office.

Chen Diqiang couldn't find a seat at this moment.

The leader was Huang Xilai, a local overseas Chinese celebrity, followed by Huang Jinduo, Huang Xilai's son.

On the other side are rubber tapping workers and tailor representative Peng Jiancong.

Arrange your seats in order.

Huang Xilai handed over to Zhao Chuanxin: "Mr. Zhao, do you really think that the Netherlands will agree to lease Surabaya to us?"

Everyone looked embarrassed.

They all thought it was a fantasy.

It was as if he was used to a passive role, and suddenly taking the initiative was very awkward.

Even I feel unworthy.

Aren’t we the masters of suffering?

Why did the serfs stand up and sing?

Zhao Chuanxin looked at the young Peng Jiancong: "What do you think?"

Peng Jiancong said cautiously: "Mr. Zhao, no matter what you say, I believe you."

Huang Xilai: "..."

He was a little unhappy.

Isn't this a disastrous move?

I don’t believe it, but you do?

Zhao Chuanxin smiled: "First of all, we have determined one thing. The Dutch do not dare to use force."

This alone makes everyone feel excited.

It was as if some major diplomatic victory had been achieved.

Zhao Chuanxin continued: "Now that the military and police in Surabaya have been paralyzed, I see that there are Indonesian natives on the streets who are stealing and even robbing us openly. Although they dare not rob our Chinese shops, the impact is not good.

Therefore, I propose that for the time being, we Chinese should form a patrol bureau. "

It's like the first thing Zhao Chuanxin did after accepting the British Concession in Hankou was to ask Liu Huaqiang to set up a patrol bureau.

Everyone was in an uproar.

Is this really possible?

But then I thought about it and realized that Mr. Zhao said it was temporary.

This way everyone will feel less anxious.

So they all nodded in agreement.

Zhao Chuanxin added: "After maintaining law and order, the first thing is to restore business order. First, we ensure that the residents of Surabaya eat, drink, and sleep. Second, we have to take over taxation and customs before the results of negotiations with the Dutch side are reached."

Huang Xilai took a breath, while Peng Jiancong and others became even more embarrassed.

Good guy, before the negotiation has reached a conclusion, you are going to start enmity with the Dutch colonial authorities?

It’s just local taxation, but they actually want to take over customs power?

Tanjong Pera Port is a large port with huge throughput.

Money moves people's hearts.

Although it is a bit risky, Huang Xilai has already made plans in his heart due to his local reputation.

The ancestors of the Huang family are remarkable. The genealogy of their ancestors can be traced back to the Song Dynasty. In history, their branches have a glorious record of being jointly selected as sixteen Jinshi.

In modern times, there are hundreds of thousands of descendants of the Huang family distributed in various countries in Southeast Asia.

The direct descendants of Huang Xilai will become the top five richest people in Indonesia in the future.

Huang Xilai asked carefully: "What if the Netherlands sends gunboats into the harbor?"

Zhao Chuanxin said calmly: "Shen Zhi!"

…

Although Li Guangzong replied to Wang Chonghui, Wang Chonghui continued to send telegrams to the capital.

Yuan Weiting ignored it, but Sun Gongwu paid great attention to it.

He held a cabinet meeting to determine the terms of negotiation with the Netherlands and ordered the governor of the coastal areas to prohibit Chinese workers from going to work in the Netherlands.

At this time, Yuan Weiting, who received the cabinet meeting held by Sun Gongwu, faced the matter with some discomfort.

He was about to give an order to have someone respond to Nanjing.

The content of the telegram was prepared - the overseas Chinese were in trouble and they would do their best to save them.

But before he could send it out, someone came and told him: "It's not good. Zhao Chuanxin went to Indonesia, killed hundreds of local soldiers and policemen, and now has occupied Surabaya." The Dutch side sent a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemning Zhao Chuanxin's unreasonable abuse. kill……"

Yuan Weiting felt unhappy when he heard the words "Zhao Chuanxin".

He frowned: "Zhao Tan Gong, Zhao Tan Gong, why are you everywhere? If a country comes to negotiate on such matters, who do you think you are?"

The subordinates complained: Wang Chonghui sent several telegrams every day, but you ignored them, and now you blame Zhao Chuanxin?

Is it possible to sit back and watch the suffering of the overseas Chinese in Surabaya?

Yuan Weiting tore up the prepared return and wrote a new one.

The telegram was stern, and Yuan Weiting asked Zhao Chuanxin, the governor of Lubin Prefecture, to return home immediately.

I am the big boss now, and you are no more than the governor of Lubin Prefecture. Do you still dare to disobey me?

Of course, this telegram was sent to Wang Chonghui.

Wang Chonghui received two telegrams at the same time.

One letter was forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Overseas Chinese in Surabaya through the Overseas Chinese Federation.

Another letter came from Yuan Weiting in the capital.

Overseas Chinese in Surabaya told Wang Chonghui: "Mr. Zhao wants to set up a concession in Surabaya..."

Wang Chonghui was dumbfounded.

A few days ago, Li Guangzong told him to just wait for news from the Netherlands.

Sure enough, the Dutch consul sent a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asking Zhao Chuanxin to stop the killing and so on...

Now, Zhao Chuanxin directly wants to set up a concession.

Talking about concessions is not unfamiliar, but it is usually the great powers that set up concessions in China. This is the first time that concessions have been established abroad. In front of a group of subordinates, Wang Chonghui's mouth was wide open.

He didn't dare to smile, for fear that if he smiled, his mouth would reach behind his ears.

He had to maintain his dignity.

He coughed twice and whispered to his subordinates: "Forward this cable to various reporters. From now on, we will also follow Zhao Chuanxin's example and hold a press conference if anything happens."

Although Yuan Weiting emphasized the suppression of information, the news of the Surabaya tragedy had already been leaked and appeared in major newspapers.

It was the Overseas Chinese Federation that did it.

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In the first year of the Chu Dynasty, domestic newspapers and periodicals showed a situation of "Xianism and Reform, and a hundred schools of thought contending."

The people in the country were naturally filled with indignation, and parades and other events were indispensable.

Wang Chonghui felt secretly happy.

He was curious about how people would react when they saw this news.

However, he must also pay attention to Yuan Weiting's telegram.

Moreover, he also felt that setting up a concession in Surabaya was unrealistic.

He sent a telegram to the residents in Surabaya saying - Qi told Governor Zhao that the cabinet meeting decided on three items: 1. Compensation for property losses. Second, the victims should be compensated. Third, human rights should be restored and overseas Chinese, European and Japanese overseas Chinese should be treated equally. Now that it has been pacified, order and peace of mind are the top priority. If the Netherlands accepts the three conditions so that Governor Zhao can return to the country, he will be respected by all people...

The telegram tactfully told Zhao Chuanxin not to mess around if nothing happened, as long as the result is good, you will be a hero when you come back.

People in coastal areas are particularly concerned about this matter.

Because many people go out to work.

It’s scary to think about being bullied outside and even facing a precarious situation.

But Zhao Chuanxin became a solid backer of overseas Chinese.

Zhao Chuanxin received this telegram a day later, which was shown to him by Chen Diqiang.

After reading it, Zhao Chuanxin threw it into the trash can.

Chen Diqiang: "..."

At this moment, Huang Xilai, Peng Jiancong and others rushed into the office: "Mr. Zhao, Jacob Capellen is here again."

Zhao Chuanxin didn't even stand up: "Let him in."

Jacob Capellen was welcomed into the door by Huang Xilai and others.

Both parties sat down.

Outside, a group of overseas Chinese gathered to watch the excitement, eager to know the results of the negotiations.

Jacob Capellen was very unhappy to see the noise.

But Zhao Chuanxin didn't drive them away, and let them listen in.

Jacob Capellen had no choice but to say: "Mr. Zhao, we agree to set up a concession in Surabaya."

As soon as this was said, the whole audience was in an uproar.

Can you believe it?

"Did the Netherlands actually agree?"

"Did I hear correctly?"

"From now on, we Chinese will have the final say in Surabaya?"

Zhao Chuanxin's face was calm, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and looked at Jacob Capellen quietly.

He knew the foreign devils too well.

Sure enough, Jacob Capellen said again: "But we Dutch want to control the customs rights of Tanjung Pera Port."

Although Huang Xilai is older, he does not have Zhao Chuanxin's temperament. Hearing this, his heart fell from the top of the mountain.

This is far from what he expected.

His Huang family is a prominent family in Indonesia. Zhao Chuanxin set up a concession here, which is inseparable from his Huang family.

This branch of their Huang family can soar to the sky with the customs rights.

Zhao Chuanxin took two puffs of cigarettes and flicked the ash: "No."

One word, simple, clear, no nonsense.

"..." Jacob Capellen took a deep breath and took out a letter from his arms. "This is the letter from Queen Wilhelmina to Mr. Zhao."

It's called a letter, but it's actually a telegram from Wilhelmina.

Zhao Chuanxin took two more puffs of his cigarette and flicked the ash: "I won't read it."

"..."

Burning!

Everyone present was at a loss for words.

A few days ago, there was a fight to the death, and even the local director was "printed" on the wall with a hammer by Zhao Chuanxin's order.

Now the "bastard wall" has become a terrifying tourist attraction in Sishui.

Every day, people stop to watch and marvel.

Now the scene looks like a couple sulking.

Jacob Capellen said helplessly: "Mr. Zhao, you'd better take a look."

"No need, I'll go to her myself in a few days, and I'll say anything to her face."

"Take a look."

Zhao Chuanxin said firmly: "No."

This made Jacob Capellen unable to deal with it.

Wilhelmina's letter was a back-up plan for Dutch Governor-General Jan Simskerk.

But what if Zhao Chuanxin doesn't accept it?

No one told Jacob Capellen the next step.

He remembered something and had an idea: "There are also words in the letter from the princess. The princess is really a genius, the most outstanding genius in the Netherlands. I have never seen a child so smart. The princess is the pride of us Dutch..."

He did not lie.

Although he had never seen the princess, he had heard too many people praise the princess's intelligence.

She could speak before she was one year old, and she could speak bilingually.

Her literacy level at the age of more than one year old made many adults ashamed.

The princess was very naughty, but she was very good to the guards and servants of Noordeinborg.

Zhao Chuanxin's face was relieved by the rainbow fart: "Bring it to me."

Jacob Capellen breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, the princess had to be sacrificed.

The first part of the telegram was what Wilhelmina said: Privately, you completely disregarded the feelings between us. Publicly, hundreds of people paid for the lives of three people, and hundreds of people paid for the compensation of three people. Isn't it enough? Now add the concession treaty, isn't it enough? If you insist on having the customs rights, you will never see me again.

Then came Zhao Lingjun's words: Dad, how many days have passed? Has it been a month?

Zhao Chuanxin didn't take Wilhelmina's words at all.

But he was happy to see his daughter's words.

He tapped his fingers on the table and said to Jacob Capellen: "First, Dutch gunboats are not allowed to enter Tanjung Pera Port. Second, all the military and police stationed in Surabaya are Chinese, including the military and police protecting the customs. Fourth, except for the customs, the Netherlands is not allowed to interfere in all government affairs within the concession, including taxation within the concession."

Jacob Capellen was overjoyed.

This was an acceptable result for him.

He nodded quickly: "Okay."

In fact, Zhao Chuanxin originally planned to scare the Dutch.

If they were afraid, then they would really take away the customs rights.

On the contrary, if he took a step back, the Dutch would happily agree to other conditions.

Facts proved that it was true.

Because the Dutch were afraid that he would act recklessly like he did in Mexico.

Zhao Chuanxin could just randomly demarcate a state.

Jacob Capellen suddenly said, "But without the deterrence of maritime power, the port will not be safe after all."

Zhao Chuanxin grinned, "It doesn't matter. This year we will have two gunboats enter the sea, one of which will be stationed here."

Jacob Capellen's heart skipped a beat.

Zhao Chuanxin is now playing with battleships?

For the world, this is bad news.

He wanted to refuse, but Zhao Chuanxin said with a smile, "I can sink battleships, so I can build battleships."

Jacob Capellen heard the implication and dared not speak.

...

In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Chonghui's hands were shaking as he held the telegram: "Governor Zhao actually did it. He made a name for himself overseas, made a name for himself overseas..."

In the capital, Yuan Weiting held the telegram, his nostrils flaring, and his breathing became heavier.

His subordinates couldn't even guess whether he was excited or angry.

This was a good thing.

Zhao Chuanxin's actions were not supposed to involve the country, but he stood up for overseas Chinese, which was definitely a name for himself overseas.

He didn't have to bear the consequences, and he enjoyed a great diplomatic victory.

But Yuan Weiting hated Zhao Chuanxin very much.

Like Wang Chonghui, he didn't think the Netherlands would agree, and he never thought that he could set up a concession on another country's colonial territory?

This kind of operation was something that Zhao Chuanxin could think of.

He was also angry that Zhao Chuanxin didn't listen to his order to return to China and acted on his own.

This showed that Zhao Chuanxin had the same character as in the previous dynasty - he was not controlled.

So Yuan Weiting hated it!

...

Zhao Chuanxin overlooked one thing.

The news that he brought the overseas Chinese in Surabaya to sign a concession agreement with the Dutch representatives was quickly reported back to China and reported by major newspapers.

Then, the news that Zhao Chuanxin and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands had a daughter, Juliana Emma Wilhelmina Zhao, also spread like wildfire.

The people felt relieved and had more things to talk about after dinner.

"I heard that Mr. Zhao has not married yet. Others slandered him for being a homosexual and having a homosexual habit. Some also said that he was incapable of sex. It turned out that he was not favored by ordinary people. He only wanted the queen..."

"I never expected that Zhao Chuanxin and the Queen of the Netherlands..."

"The name of the Dutch princess is too long, I can't remember it. But I saw in another newspaper that the Dutch princess has our Chinese name, Zhao Lingjun. This is another way to show off her power overseas..."

The domestic newspaper opinion field was the most lively period when Yuan Weiting just came to power.

Later, Yuan Weiting made many stupid moves and would clamp down on newspapers.

Because there were too many people against Yuan.

But he didn't dare to do it now.

Zhao Chuanxin didn't care if people scolded him on the Internet, but he strictly prohibited any content related to his feelings from appearing on the Internet.

But there were telegrams, which spread a little slower than Internet companies, but not much slower.

The next day, newspapers outside the Great Wall reported the incident.

Outside the Great Wall was Zhao's home ground, and the romantic story about him and the Queen of the Netherlands quickly became popular outside the Great Wall, even overshadowing the shock of Zhao Chuanxin setting up a concession in Surabaya, Dutch Indonesia!

Miao Cuihua, Rebecca Levy, and Gulizar all saw it...