Chapter 52 of Part II
Answering netizens' questions: Many friends have raised that the Spanish is the real invincible fleet, which is actually wrong. In 1659, Spain's fleet had rapidly declined and the status of the Invincible Fleet was shaken. The position of the overlord of the sea has been replaced by the Netherlands, this maritime coachman. And what I said in this book that William said Britain is the invincible fleet is just William's admiration and blind worship for his own country. In fact, it wasn't until after the three Anglo-Dutch Wars that Britain became the overlord of the sea and achieved its colonial empire on which the sun never sets.
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William, driven by interest, quickly unfolded his actions. Charles II had already privately squandered over ￡3 million in the 40-50s, plus a national deficit of ￡2.5 million, and the huge fiscal deficit made the Stuart dynasty increasingly difficult economically. The temptation of profit could get half of the Spice Islands' revenue, making the whole of Britain go crazy. Charles quickly persuaded his ministers at home to support William's alliance with the Chinese Empire in launching an attack on the Dutch sea coachman in the South China Sea.
The wheels of history have been set in motion ahead of schedule, under the impetus of the Chinese Empire. The Second Anglo-Dutch War also quickly got underway. A merchant fleet of the Dutch East India Company was suddenly attacked by pirates and sank while passing through Malacca. Both England and Holland blamed each other for deliberately provoking war at home. After Britain signed a secret military agreement with the Chinese Empire, William, the governor-general of the British East India Company, quickly launched an attack on the Dutch who occupied the Spice Islands. The long-oppressed overseas Chinese also launched a riot in the Dutch colony under the instigation of the Ming Feng troops. At that time, the commander-in-chief of the Dutch East India Company's fleet, Aif de Ruyter, who was also the younger brother of the then-Dutch Navy Commander De Ruyter, mobilized all 45 warships to attack Britain. The Second Anglo-Dutch War began ahead of schedule under the catalysis of the Chinese Empire.
The British and Dutch warships on the sea surface are scattered in an attacking formation. Although the quality of the Dutch warships is not much different from that of the British, they are more numerous than the British. Both sides did not say much and started the attack. The artillery fire on the fleet issued a loud roar. The shells fell on the fleet, fell into the sea, splashing layer upon layer of water columns.
William, holding the new telescope given to him by Deng Zhijiang, watched every move of the Dutch fleet, no longer with a bit of British gentleman's demeanor. He cursed: "My God, these Dutch butchers. I swear to the king, I will kill those Dutch pigs."
After a while of chasing each other on the sea, they automatically dispersed. Eve Root, from the opposite side, signaled with flags: "You detestable William, I swear in the name of the Pope, you English have betrayed the Pope's principle of territorial division, and we Dutch will not let go of anyone who disrespects the Pope." After finishing speaking, he led his fleet away.
However, at this time, the entire Dutch colony in Nanyang was already boiling. The fact that the Dutch brutally killed Chinese overseas Chinese was deliberately planned by the Mingfeng troops. The anger of the overseas Chinese had been ignited. The slogan of "Chinese governing China" was also shouted out. Overseas Chinese from all over the place were organized to go on strike. At the same time, the Mingfeng troops also smuggled in a large number of weapons and equipment. Overseas Chinese from all over the place began to resist the Dutch, whereas overseas Chinese in British colonies did not have such a situation. The occupied area of the Dutch had become a mess.
At the same time in Europe, Holland was also enraged by the whole East India affair. Decided to declare war on Britain, led by Admiral de Ruyter, the Dutch Navy launched an attack on Britain. At the departure ceremony, de Ruyter vowed to drive all these Irish villagers to the River Thames to go fishing.
King Charles II of England also launched a national mobilization. The Anglo-Dutch War was imminent. Both sides made great efforts to launch diplomatic offensives, and the Netherlands met with French envoys. According to previous agreements, if the Netherlands went to war with other countries, King Louis XIV of France would have to send troops to help the Netherlands. Charles II of England also did not want to make too many enemies, and actively contacted Louis XIV to sign some protocols guaranteeing French interests. Louis XIV also did not want Britain to fail or the Netherlands to disappear. Therefore, in this situation where both sides were happy, the French were even more pleased.
The South China Sea, the prelude to the Anglo-Dutch War, has once again opened its curtains. The fleets of both sides fired again after a few days of rest. The fleets of both sides began to emit rolling black smoke after being hit by shells.
Deng Zhijiang looked at both sides, which had been depleted to a similar extent. He turned to his aide and said: "Xiao Huang, it's time for us to take action. If we don't act now, they'll probably retreat simultaneously again." After finishing speaking, he gave an order in a commanding tone: "Pass down my orders: 'Indian Ocean Fleet, all units be advised, 15 nautical miles ahead is the British-Dutch combat zone. Upon arrival, issue a declaration to both fleets and state that the South China Sea has been Chinese territory since ancient times; unwelcome individuals are asked to disappear immediately. If met with resistance, counterattack without mercy until they sink.'"
Just as the two warships were engaged in a fierce battle, the Indian Ocean fleet appeared on their horizon. The massive fleet shocked the Dutch as well, although they had seen the Chinese fleet's grandeur before, but suddenly seeing it again still elicited exclamations of amazement.
The flagship of the Indian Ocean Fleet hoisted a signal flag. The Dutch army was ordered to leave the waters of the South China Sea immediately, otherwise they would be killed without mercy. The arrogant coachman also began to get angry. Shells rained down from the British fleet onto the Indian Ocean Fleet. At this time, after the British fleet left some intact warships, other warships began to slowly retreat. Our navy started to counterattack the Dutch warships together with the British Navy. A shell flew out of the main gun of the flagship of the Indian Ocean Fleet and directly hit the flagship of the Dutch fleet. The Governor-General of the Netherlands, Eef Rooth, was killed in this way.
On the shore, the news of the Dutch fleet's complete defeat spread. The Ming army quickly occupied the entire Dutch colony under further instructions and declared that the entire colony would be subject to the leadership of the Chinese Empire as a new province of the Chinese Empire.
It was agreed that the Dutch would surrender thirty warships to China, and another fifteen would be handed over to the Chinese Imperial Navy. Britain gained other Dutch rights in the South Seas. The Spice Islands were placed under Chinese administration. Goods were divided equally between Britain and China. China established naval supply ports on the Spice Islands, Siam, Singapore, Java, etc., and deployed more than 60,000 armed police officers from Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan to garrison these places. Local government officials were elected locally and sent to Beijing for training, while local governments were temporarily managed by officials dispatched from Beijing.
The local indigenous people still had some resistant emotions, but under the protection of a large number of overseas Chinese and after the entry of armed police forces, they could only shrink to one place. Local government officials moved these indigenous people with emotion and tempted them to disperse and live voluntarily. The implementation of Chinese character teaching will completely assimilate these indigenous people.
Deng Zhijiang said to Tang Zhi, the commander of the South Island Armed Police Force (formerly Zhu Xiao's bodyguard): "Old Tang, we're all soldiers who have been out for a year now. Our Indian Ocean fleet is not based here after all. You can take over the 15 warships we captured first and wait for the country to send a naval force to receive them. The British are also suffering heavy losses and don't have the ability to move you for the time being. I believe that people around the leader must be more aware than us. Give you some time, you'll definitely be able to do it." He patted Tang Zhi's shoulder and said: "Old brother, I'm setting sail tomorrow to go through Malacca to the Indian Ocean. Take care of yourself."
Tang Zhi still looked as shy as before, his face red, and he smiled: "Old Deng, you can rest assured. Everything is fine with me here. The British won't be able to play any tricks."
After the news of the destruction of the Dutch East India Company was reported back to Britain, it caused a great stir throughout Britain, the Netherlands and even Europe. The British were overjoyed, with the whole country proud of William's achievements and delighted by Charles II's wise decision. On the other hand, the Dutch royal family was extremely dissatisfied with the loss of the Dutch East India Company, while De Ruyter's brother, Aert Jansz, was furious and vowed to beat the British back into primitive society. Meanwhile, Louis XIV of France was relieved that he had not followed the Dutch in declaring war on Britain immediately, but instead adopted a wait-and-see approach, which allowed him to retain some room for manoeuvre in Southeast Asia and at least guarantee his interests in Annam (present-day Vietnam).
The Pope also publicly declared: 'the principle of the previous allocation of territories is to be modified. God has given new instructions, Portugal and Spain can no longer have so much land. So a reallocation must take place.'
Just as the various islands of Nanyang were driving out the Dutch and beginning to consolidate their power, conducting economic construction and military construction at the same time. A shocking event occurred throughout the Chinese Empire domestically.
