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Chapter 140: The Victor's Stance

As night fell, some shops ignited by artillery fire, the flames of the houses were extinguished by the Ming army, and Anmin notices were also posted everywhere in the city. In addition, patrol soldiers from three steps, one stand, five steps and one guard in the city, Yagoda quickly calmed down. For the local natives, driving away the Dutch and getting the rule of the Ming Dynasty was not much different. At least the Ming people looked quite similar to them. Many people's daily items were also purchased by the Ming Dynasty, but they became more close.

The local natives were still a little panicked at first, but seeing that the Ming army did not enter the house to rob, they gradually felt relieved. However, this quiet holiday could no longer be passed, and people hid back in the house and did not dare to take a step forward.

As night fell, stars dot the sky, and the moonlight shone on this ancient city. The whole city suddenly became quiet. The luxurious Governor's Mansion was decorated in the center of the city. The flag of the Olenji royal family representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands has been replaced by the Sun and Moon flag. Dozens of straight Ming soldiers were guarded at the door. The carriage of the Luzon Governor Hechakin stopped at the door. The proud governor got off the carriage, and behind him were several Spanish officers.

Hechakin, standing at the gate of the Governor's house, was confidently whipping the dust on his boots with a horse whip, and said to the officer behind him in a smug tone: "Joson, we were driven out of the sea by these arrogant Dutch people a month ago. Perhaps only God could have predicted that, a month later, we would step on these damn merchants under our feet in the form of a victorious person? Ahha, I could almost imagine the joyful scene of facing these shameless people. What a charming night."

Hechakin said randomly, then entered the Governor's Mansion. His heavy boots stepped on the marble floor and made a crackling sound.

In a Victorian-style reception room, Hechakin, who was shining under the expensive crystal lamp, sat unceremoniously in the main seat. The Dutch Governor Hartlin and the East India Company director Lao Mohan each took one side, looking at the count from Spain with pale faces. Finally, the Governor Hechakin invited them to sit down with a tolerant invitation.

"Gentlemen, Spain has no intention of offending the Netherlands. Given the fact that the Netherlands declared war on the Spanish territory of Luzon, as the governor of Luzon, I have the responsibility to safeguard the territorial integrity of the kingdom. This is also the reason why my fleet and my fleet came to Yagoda with the powerful Ming navy." Hechakin began to deliver his speech as a victorious person: "Get back to the point, gentlemen, are you planning to let your people continue to fight stubbornly, or do you hope that everyone can put down their weapons and resolve the conflict between us at the negotiating table? War is never the best way to resolve disputes, and I hope you can make a wise choice."

Hartlin opened his mouth hard, his face turned gray and his eyes were on Old Mohan opposite the long table. As an important member of the board of directors of the East India Company, Old Mohan's decision was the key. What's more, if he expressed his unconditional surrender to the Ming Dynasty and Spanish colonial authorities on behalf of the East India Company, he would face trial even if he returned to the country. Old Mohan had no need for this. Nanyang's property was his, and at most, with his lofty reputation and status in the Netherlands, no one dared to throw him into prison.

Old Mohan calmed down and tried his best to calm himself down and said to Hechakin: "Governor General, let me talk about your conditions. Maybe we can consider it. Do you want money? Or the Luzon colony? We can give you all these, but you must ensure the safety of the Dutch mercenaries and expatriates."

Hechakin laughed and waved his hand: "No, you have to figure it out, you don't have any qualifications to negotiate with the winner." Hechakin said this and was already full of spirit: "Mr. Mohan, you have no money anymore. Just an hour ago, our people had checked your company's warehouse, one million, seventeen thousand taels of silver, and ten thousand taels of gold, right? By the way, there are countless treasures and amazing works of art. Except for a small part of them, there will be all shipped to our Spain to send them to the treasury of the great Ming emperor. We will get your money ourselves, so you don't have to worry about this."

"In addition, as for Luzon, a colony of Spain, the Ming Dynasty has agreed to my request. At the right time, they will send a fleet to help us return to Luzon, where we will re-establish the order. All you have to do is to sign your names on a contract of unconditional surrender and order your navy and the employed army stationed in Java to put down their weapons to the Ming court. Do you understand?"

"You robbers." Old Mohan trembled with his shriveled hands on the long table: "Dirty devil. God will punish you."

Hechakin ignored the old Mohan cursing and shrugged at the old guy: "Mr. Mohan, please don't spend my precious time on bored cursing. So we can't finish it all day and night. The wind direction of the world has changed. Before you notice it, we Spaniards have the lead. We have a strong ally who can rely on. We will drive powerful warships with our allies to the end of the world. We will pursue our wealth and treasures the most. Let's get back to the story. Before dawn tomorrow, we hope you can deliver the surrender book to my hands. This is your last chance to survive. Once you lose it, you will never have it again."

After humiliating his opponent, Hechakin ignored the two Spaniards and walked out of the hall with exquisite care of the officers. The pleasure of revenge filled his whole body. He felt every cell on his body widening. This comfortable feeling was never seen.

"The Dutch are finished. At least in the East. They have no value for existence." Walking out of the Governor's Mansion and about to board the carriage, Dihechakin said to the Spanish officer behind him with a smile.

"Send a secret report to His Highness King Philip immediately. Tell His Highness that his most loyal servant met a powerful new friend in the East. The age of the Spanish is coming again." Hechakin got into the carriage.
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