C1798 Strategy for the Borneo (2/2)
At the center of Southeast Asia, there was a large island guarding the throat of Southeast Asia. This was the ancient name of Borneo, which was also known as Kalimantan Island.
Xiao Letian looked at the island, his finger gently tapping on the map. Brunei Kingdom! East of Malay... How can I eat this piece of fat? ”
Luo Huo laughed, ”It's a good place! ”You see, this place is right at the heart of Southeast Asia. We have the southernmost tip of the South Sea under our control, and we can split the entire Southeast Asia just by setting up a military port. We can do whatever we want with it …”
”Of course I know this place is good. If I can directly swallow it, it would be extremely good!” Sima Yun frowned and said, ”But do the British agree? We are close to the Malacca after occupying this place, will they agree? ”I feel that we shouldn't just annex them. We should let our compatriots establish their own nations first …”
”We'll first establish a Bohai in the Far East mode, and then, as time passes, we'll join the Chinese side. Only then will we be safe!”
Both of the Heavenly Kings had their own reasons, but Wang Huaiyuan didn't say anything for a long time before saying this. ”The situation here in the Bohai is different from that in the Far East, and the indigenous people here are very far behind, but the European colonists aren't able to interfere too deeply in this place for various reasons … Remember, on this continent, we Chinese are the most advanced civilization! ”
F * ck, this is how a spy should act. When he speaks, he will never directly state his points, and he will always try to beat around the bush.
Xiang Ying punched the map repeatedly, ”I agree with the Director Wang leader, this kind of primitive and backward land must be directly annexed. The other races of the Far East are all very powerful, and there are also the Manchu s of the three eastern provinces occupying this place. We need to create a multi-ethnic United Kingdom, and we need to split our power equally …”
”This kind of place is full of wild monkeys, they don't even wear clothes, what sort of alliance is this? Directly annexing is the best way... I think the British will protest but not use force! ”
Xiao Letian laughed: ”Why?”
”Because this place is not worth much! The entire Borneo is filled with tropical rainforests and tall mountains. The most valuable economic crops are food, rubber and spices … ”
”But the Europeans don't like rice at all. The rest of the rubber already has a main production area, so there's no need for further development. Spices are not a strategic resource after all, and the British won't care about them!”
”Wars against us for a land of low value? I think it's very low profile, so I suggest we swallow it up! ”
”Reject the request of all the local tyrants, and let our new army support the Belait's guards and attack the Brunei's Da Lu. This way, the entire northern region of the Borneo will belong to us!”
”The Führer! Even if it's for the dead spirits of the Belait, to avenge them, we took this land … This battle will definitely inspire the confidence and courage of all the Chinese in Southeast Asia, and they will yearn for us even more! ”
”Hahaha …” Xiao Letian smacked the table and laughed, ”Interesting, very interesting! It was decided! Luo Huo, take your battalion and land at the Daru region tomorrow. Wang Huaiyuan, contact the Belait guards and have them prepare in advance … ”
”Tell them I only have one day to stay and finish the battle within 24 hours …” Zhiyuan Warship s, I allow you to shoot three cannons, just three cannons, just to scare off those bunch of wild monkeys! ”
”Yes, yes, yes …” The people in the cabin were all excited as they listened to his orders.
Sima Yun and Wang Huaiyuan were a little worried as they said, ”Is it that radical? Was it necessary? Actually, even using a soft knife can kill! ”
Xiao Letian suddenly patted on their shoulders in a low voice, ”You guys don't understand! You think I value this island? What I value is what's hidden under this island... That's the black gold that can change the world's future for hundreds of years! ”