Raymond could finally see that Zhu Hongyu and Zheng Chenggong were acting out a double act.
But now that he is under the roof, he can only see through it without saying anything.
An old face put on a flattering expression and said.
"First of all, if Batavia surrenders, the Ming Dynasty needs to make a commitment to ensure the safety of life and property of all Dutch residents in Batavia."
"The Dutch living in Batavia must not be persecuted, robbed, or massacred without reason!"
Zhu Hongyu pondered for a while, and then spoke.
"Okay, I agree to this!
"
If persecution cannot be carried out without reason, then wouldn’t it be enough for him, Zhu Hongyu, to conduct a public trial and liquidation?
After all, killing people for no reason is indeed bad. Although Zhu Hongyu doesn't mind killing people, he doesn't want to be an inhumane butcher.
Zhu Hongyu didn't believe it. There were so many Dutch in Batavia, but they had never oppressed or persecuted the Chinese.
Although the Dutch's colonial methods were milder than those of the Spanish, they were still colonizers after all.
Can dogs still change to eating poop?
As long as there is, then Zhu Hongyu's killing is justified and justified.
Everyone killed was convinced!
Raymond then made a second request.
"Second, Governor Loubet hoped to preserve the Dutch East India Company's trade routes in Southeast Asia and throughout East Asia."
"The Ming Dynasty should not restrict the entry and exit of Dutch merchant ships and open the port to Dutch merchant ships."
Zhu Hongyu just said expressionlessly.
"I can agree to this!"
"But the Dutch East India Company also needs to reciprocally open the ports under Dutch control to the Ming Dynasty merchant ships, including the Dutch strongholds along the Indian coast."
After hearing this, Raymond fell into hesitation.
He can't make the decision and agree to this!
Why can the Netherlands be a sea coachman in this era, and even arm-wrestle with the old rogue John Bull in Europe?
It actually relied on the Dutch merchant ships, the trade routes and routes opened up around the world, and the many ports and colonies built along the trade routes!
These are the heritage of the Netherlands!
If the Netherlands opens its own ports to the Ming Dynasty, can the Netherlands still be a maritime merchant coachman?
If the Netherlands could not monopolize trade between the East and the West, would the Dutch East India Company still have value?
Zhu Hongyu was not in a hurry and just said.
"If you can't make up your mind, just go back to the city and pass Gu's original words to Governor Luo Bei and let him think about it!"
"We still need to make some preparations for the siege here. In addition to the necessary requirements for the siege, it will only take three to five days. There is no rush!"
Zhu Hongyu said with a smile, his face as peaceful as ever.
But listening to Zhu Hongyu's words in a calm tone, Raymond felt a chill in his back!
Zhu Hongyu's meaning is very clear. You can discuss it, but you must negotiate a result before I attack Batavia City.
Otherwise, there is no need to talk about it!
Raymond then spoke.
"Your Excellency, there is one last condition for Batavia City!"
Raymond decided to simply explain all the conditions, and after getting feedback from Zhu Hongyu, he returned to Batavia City to discuss with Luo Bei.
The expression on Zhu Hongyu's face remained unchanged, he just nodded and said.
"speak!"
Raymond took a deep breath and said.
"The Dutch East India Company wanted to keep Malacca..."
However, only halfway through what Raymond said, Zhu Hongyu sneered and spoke.
"Oh, this is impossible!"
"My army of the Ming Dynasty is marching south. Batavia is already within easy reach, and Malacca is inevitable."
"If you make such unrealistic demands again, then there is no need to talk about surrender and let's continue fighting!"
"I want to see how a small city of Batavia can withstand the Ming Dynasty's several attacks!"
After that, without giving Raymond a chance to defend himself, Zhu Hongyu ordered someone to wave the guest off.
…
On the one hand, Zhu Hongyu began to place the rebel army, and on the other hand, he ordered the Ming army to continue preparing to attack the city.
The engineering troops of the Ming Army began to dig zigzag trenches outside the city of Batavia.
The negotiations lasted three to five days, and the two sides were gradually agreeing on conditions that were originally very different.
As time went by, the Ming army's zigzag trenches continued to extend and advance toward the city of Batavia!
In order to negotiate with the Ming Dynasty, the Dutch faced the trenches that were constantly advancing, but they did not react at all.
Just sit back and watch the Ming army prepare to attack the city under their noses!
In order to show the Ming Dynasty's martial virtue, Zhu Hongyu deliberately sent people to invite the rebel leaders to watch the battle.
On this day, Zhu Hongyu met Raymond again outside the city. Raymond came forward to salute, and he knelt down and kowtowed obediently.
Zhu Hongyu stood on a high platform, watching the Ming army continue to make preparations to attack the city, and asked.
"How's it going? Has Governor Luo Bei figured it out?"
"My Ming Dynasty's preparations for the siege are almost complete. If we delay it any longer, there is no need to talk about it!"
Raymond said.
"Reply to His Excellency the Prince!"
"Governor Luobei agreed to your request. The East India Company can open ports and routes to the merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty, but only on the east coast of India."
"Ming Dynasty merchants are not allowed to cross the east coast of India and go to the west coast of India!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded and said after hearing this.
"Yes, if that's the case, then the ports and trade routes that our Ming Dynasty opened to Dutch merchants would also stop at Batavia."
"Dutch traders are not allowed to go to the sea east of Batavia!"
The Dutch wanted to continue to monopolize trade from the east coast of India to the west, but the Ming Dynasty was reluctant to let the Dutch interfere in the Nanyang market.
Not to mention the trade between North Korea, Japan, and China!
Raymond looked hesitant when he heard this, he was a little undecided.
Because the result of his negotiation with Luo Bei was to open the market on the east coast of India in exchange for the markets of Southeast Asian countries, a share of the spice trade, and trade routes for North Korea, Japan and other countries.
Unexpectedly, the Ming Dynasty only opened the west of Batavia to them!
In other words, such conditions only allow them to get involved in the spice trade and a little bit of the markets of Southeast Asian countries.
Compared with the original monopoly position, it is simply a world of difference!
The real heart of Nanyang, North Korea, Japan, and most importantly mainland China, Ming Dynasty was not open to them at all!
"I'm afraid the company won't be able to accept such conditions..."
Raymond opened his mouth, wanting to say something else.
Zhu Hongyu waved his hand and said.
"Since you can't accept it, let's not talk about it for now!"
"My soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have made preparations to attack the city and have asked Gu to fight several times. It is better to see the real seal on the battlefield first!"
"If you can't accept it now, then I'll beat you until you feel you can accept it!"
Zhu Hongyu's performance was very tough and full of confidence.
And his confidence comes from the elite Ming soldiers under his command.
Raymond was stunned. He didn't say he didn't want to talk!
Isn’t negotiation just about bargaining?
Why did the talks fall apart?
Zhu Hongyu really didn't want to continue arguing with the Dutch. Anyway, the Ming army was already ready to attack the city, so let's fight first and then talk!
He deeply understands that in negotiations between countries, everything else is just a cloud, and the military is the most important weight, not even one!
However, just when Lei Meng was speechless, a large group of Chinese in brocade robes came walking outside the Ming army camp.
These are the leaders of the Batavia Chinese Rebel Army!