"Everyone in the king's country has returned to Islam, fasted, received precepts and recited sutras. The king wore fine white cotton cloth wrapped around his head, and wore a long dress of fine floral blue cloth, which looked like a robe." This is "Ying Ya" written by Ma Huan of the Ming Dynasty. The record of the Malacca Kingdom, also known as the Sultanate of Malacca, is recorded in "Scenic Views". Since the Malay Paramesu Sultan founded the Sultanate of Malacca in 1405, the Strait of Malacca has been a golden waterway for shipping, and the city of Malacca has also become a golden waterway for shipping. The gathering of merchants and the wealthy became the hub of maritime trade between the East and the West.
The meandering Malacca River runs through the city. The river is not wide, not even as good as an ordinary river, but it divides this Oriental Pearl into two. On both sides of the river are traditional Malacca buildings with various rich colors. Flowers are in full bloom, and the tall Santo Domingo Tower guides ships. On the north bank of the river, the romantic Dutch built a romantic city square for citizens to walk and play. In the center of the square, among many Dutch buildings, There is a big red house, tall and majestic, with sentries everywhere. It is the Dutch Governor's Mansion.
The newly appointed Governor of Malacca, Diman, looked at the streets and houses on the south bank of the Malacca River. Among the traditional Malacca buildings, there were actually a large number of Chinese-style buildings. There was the famous Chinatown: Jonker Street. If the north bank of the river is If Malacca City is the political center, South Bank is the economic and living center.
"Are those Chinese in the south of the city still peaceful?" Diman asked the city official Simon coldly.
An ordinary question made Simon feel a murderous aura coming over him. He knew that this governor was the favorite general of Governor Matsolco. When he was in the Molucca Islands, he killed many of the natives on the island. I heard that it was because some native chiefs in Malaya established a shameful alliance against the company that the superiors sent this fierce god here to take charge.
"Your Excellency, those Chinese are very peaceful. Following your instructions, we have increased the number and frequency of patrols," he replied respectfully.
"Well, don't be careless. Don't forget, it was these Chinese who dedicated the city of Malacca to the Portuguese," Diman said seriously, and shrugged, "My God, I thought that the Chinese in Batavia had already There are enough, but I didn’t expect that there are no less Chinese here than in Batavia."
When the Portuguese attacked the Malacca Sultanate, they faced not only infantry, but also war elephants, muskets, and artillery; they also had a fleet on the strait; they built a solid city wall outside the city of Malacca, and a fortress near the royal palace. The Acropolis could not be taken down after a long battle. It was the Chinese merchants who offered them a plan to siege the city and cut off food. At the same time, they divided their troops to attack from two directions, and then they captured this eastern fortress. For this reason, the Chinese were treated well by the Portuguese and formed a chicken A Chinatown like Chang Street.
"Yes, Your Excellency", Simon replied loudly.
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What is supposed to come will come sooner or later!
On the night of November 1, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty, at a Dutch stronghold outside Malacca, two Dutch soldiers walked far away to water the flowers and plants. While watering, they chatted comfortably about interesting things about Java. They were said to be Dutch soldiers, but in fact they were two Dutch soldiers. They are just indigenous mercenaries from the Yogyakarta region of Java.
"I said, Jamal, you have been in Malacca for so long, do you miss your wife?" The tall soldier shook his body and asked evilly.
"Humar, don't you want to?" Jamal was aroused by him and complained dissatisfiedly, "I don't know what happened to Governor Diman. It's so cold that I can't stay in the city. I have to stay in the city."
Set up a stronghold outside the city.
"Shh! You don't want to die. How dare you speak ill of the governor? He kills without blinking an eye. In Molucca, I saw him killing people in one village after another." Humar stopped Gamal from complaining in horror.
Immediately, his expression was permanently fixed on fear, and a short knife was inserted into the back of his heart. Not far away, Jamal was also wiped on the neck.
A few Sulu soldiers completed the killing task quickly, and then bent down to touch the Dutch stronghold. They are natural jungle warriors.
"Bang", as a gunshot was heard from the stronghold, the war called the "Malacca National War of Independence" in Ming history books began.
The coalition commander Ibrahim led an army of 20,000 to launch an offensive against Malacca City and the surrounding Dutch strongholds with great momentum. He captured more than ten strongholds in succession and annihilated more than 70 Dutch troops. At the same time, Brunei Prince Murdin
Led 15,000 naval troops and 400 ships of various types to prepare to attack Malacca Port.
Although the momentum was huge, it could not scare the colonial veteran Diman. From Goa, Ceylon, Molucca, and then to Malacca, this governor had fought big battles.
He set up his headquarters in the Malacca Sultan's Palace at the foot of St. Paul's Hill. The pointed roof and high palace foundation are full of Malacca characteristics. What's even more amazing is that the entire palace is made of wood without a single iron nail.
It shows the world the cultural heritage of this ancient civilization. Unfortunately, it has now become the headquarters of the Dutch.
"Gentlemen," Diman shrugged and began his pre-war speech, "we were surrounded by a group of timid monkeys. They were hiding in the jungle and suddenly came out, trying to catch us by surprise. However, unfortunately,
Governor Matsolko had already noticed that four thousand brave Dutch soldiers were concentrated in Malacca. The city's defenses had never been so strong. So, let our cannons lift these monkeys into the sky! The great tricolor flag
Never fall!"
"Please rest assured, this is our duty!" The officers were encouraged by their governor and their fighting spirit was high.
Among the 4,000 Dutch troops in Malacca, there were only 1,200 local Dutch troops, and the other 2,800 were indigenous mercenaries from various places. However, to the East India Company, they were still considered a large army.<
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Seeing that morale had been mobilized, Diman nodded with satisfaction and began military deployment.
"The northwest direction has always been the weak point of the city of Malacca. Lieutenant Safan, you lead two hundred soldiers to guard St. Peter's Island northwest of the port; Major Contini, you lead ten Galen ships and five hundred soldiers to guard St. Peter's Island.
Patrol to prevent the enemy from landing from the northwest.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
"Over the years, the company has spent a lot of money to build the fortress area south of the Malacca River. I am not worried about the enemy coming from the south. However, we must be careful of the enemy seizing the entrance and exit of the Malacca River and then entering the city along the river. Captain Del, you lead five
One hundred soldiers, guard Fort Santiago at the west mouth of the river; Captain John, you take five hundred soldiers to guard Sanbao Mountain at the east mouth of the river."
"Please rest assured, Your Excellency."
"Lieutenant Colonel Spiebe, I will hand over to you the one hundred and thirty heavy guns on Fort St. John. Do you still remember why the muzzles of the big guns on Fort St. John are not facing the sea, but pointing to the land?" Diman asked. "I know, Your Excellency." Sibibe straightened his chest proudly, "That's because we Dutch are invincible at sea."
"Yes." Diman nodded with satisfaction, and finally looked at the city mayor Simon, "You must immediately organize all the adult men among the Dutch expatriates in the city and go to the city wall to help guard. At the same time, the curfew is strengthened. It is found that some people are running around at night regardless of the ban.
", kill immediately."
"Yes, Your Excellency the Governor," Simon saluted.