Chapter 12, Lan Fang, the eldest sister of the Luo family
For the Chinese living in Nanyang.
Their relationship with the Dutch was one of both taking advantage of and being wary of each other.
on the one hand.
The Dutch controlled maritime power in Southeast Asia.
This means that whether it is the Chinese forces growing spices and mining in Borneo, or the Xu family pirates entrenched in the Pearl River Estuary and active in the South China Sea.
They all have to live under the eyes of the Dutch - this is the benefit of having sea power.
In fact.
For Zhu Daohua.
He knew very well that he came to Nanyang and wanted to grab enough resources from Nanyang to support his rebellion.
There will inevitably be a conflict with the Dutch - in the South China Sea, what greater benefit can there be than having control of sea power?
However, although the Dutch have a strong navy.
But they are also wary of Chinese influence in Nanyang.
anyway.
The number of Chinese people is not comparable to that of the Dutch.
More importantly.
Behind these Chinese people, there is a mother country with a population of more than 300 million.
And the country is just around the corner!
Once this country opens its oceans, the Dutch will not be able to stop the Chinese from occupying Nanyang...
therefore.
The Dutch's strategy in Southeast Asia was to support the indigenous people and suppress the Chinese.
And it also reminds the Chinese in Nanyang at all times who is the overlord of Southeast Asia!
........
At this moment.
Pontianak Port in West Borneo.
Pontianak Port is located at the mouth of the Kapuas River, the largest river in Borneo.
Borneo's rich mineral resources can be transported through rivers with convenient river connections to the interior.
Of course, for the Dutch, their most in-demand commodities in Southeast Asia were spices and cane sugar.
So, in Borneo.
In addition to mining minerals, the Chinese.
A large number of plantations were also opened to grow spices and sugar cane.
The main source of income for the Lanfang Luo family, which occupies the Pontianak Port, is the large number of plantations on both sides of the Kapuas River.
Next to Pontianak Port, there are two traditional round Hakka earth buildings, one large and one small, made of wood and rammed earth as the main materials.
This kind of enclosure has both residential and defensive functions.
It is a very common building in southern China, especially in Guangdong, Fujian and other places.
The defensive function is very good.
On the roof of the largest earth building.
A Dutch tricolor flag and a square flag with the words "Lanfang Grand Rule" written on it.
The round earth building is said to be a big earth building.
In fact, it can already be regarded as a walled city.
Among earth buildings, this is considered a super large earth building.
But if it can be regarded as a walled city, it is considered a very small walled city. Its scale is the largest in the Qing Dynasty, and it is a small county town.
There are only two intersecting streets in the enclosure.
The intersection of two streets.
It is the residence of Luo Fangbo, the current president of the Lanfang Republic.
Although the nominal capital of the Lanfang Republic is in Dongwanlu, it is because this Lanfang Kingdom is an alliance of several large Hakka families in Jiaying Prefecture.
Therefore, Lanfang is said to be one country.
But this country has no army and no government. It implements clan and family law, that is to say.
This Lanfang country is said to be one country.
In fact, it is similar to a loose tribal alliance - a clan alliance to be precise.
Take Luo Fangbo, known as the "King of Pontianak", as an example.
All the Jia Tais under him are, without exception, members of the Luo clan in Jiaying Prefecture.
It is the tradition of many southern Han people to live together in clans, especially in areas like Jiaying Prefecture where Hakka people live together.
Clan groups can compete for survival resources.
This model of clans living together.
It was also brought to Nanyang by the Hakkas, Chaoshan people, Guangfu and Fujian people.
The advantage of this model is that it is very convenient to form an organization based on blood ties. Only with the power of the organization can it be possible to fight with the local indigenous people in Nanyang.
But clans also have limitations.
That is, there can only be small-scale organizations. If you want to expand the scale of the organization, you must break the ties with blood as the core - but in this case, the clan will no longer be a clan.
A model like the current Lanfang Republic.
Perhaps it is the highest form of clan unity...
"King Ming..."
inside the house.
The founder of the Lanfang Republic, King Luo Fangbo of Pontianak frowned and sat on the Taishi chair, his hand resting on the mahogany coffee table beside him, his fingers tapping the tabletop unconsciously.
Luo Fangbo is not tall, but he is quite strong. Luo Fangbo, who is only thirty-nine years old this year, has a square face, round ears, and dark skin. He looks older than his actual age.
On the table next to him were two open pieces of paper.
One of them is written bilingually in Dutch and Chinese.
The other one is written in Chinese, with the large seal "Ming Wang Bao Yin" stamped underneath.
"Brother, you are talking about the background of King Ming. He killed eight thousand people in one battle, including two thousand Dutchmen! Now the Dutch actually want us to send troops to deal with him..."
A string of silver bell-like sounds sounded.
This is Luo Fangmei, the younger sister of Luo Fangbo.
About twenty-three-four years old.
She is an older leftover girl who is famous throughout West Borneo.
It's not that Luo Fangbo's sister is ugly and can't get married.
It is true that the sword in Luo Fangmei's hand is too powerful, and she also said that if she wants to marry her, she must first take a few blows from her sword...
At this time, Luo Fangmei had a sword hanging on her waist and was wearing a blue shorts. Her chest was bulging, stretching her clothes like tights. Her skin was a bit dark, but her facial features were very delicate, and her eyebrows revealed Full of heroic spirit, at first glance, you can catch a glimpse of countless charms.
It's no wonder that some good people call the eldest sister of the Luo family "the most beautiful woman in Nanyang".
"Being able to annihilate two thousand Dutchmen in one battle, this Ming King Zhu Daohua... is indeed capable."
Luo Fangbo took a deep breath and said.
Two thousand Dutch soldiers.
Enough to travel across West Borneo.
Even if the four families of Lan Fangluo, Liu, Ye, and Chen join forces, they may not be opponents.
"But it doesn't matter if you defeat the Dutch in a land battle. The Dutch rely on their navy to control Southeast Asia..."
Luo Fangbo picked up the letter from the Dutch.
"Ten days later, there will be a battle east of the Strait of Malacca...can Zhu Daohua win?"
"It'll be great if we win! These Dutch red-haired ghosts are riding on our heads and domineering. Someone should have taught them a lesson. I heard that Zhu Daohua is Prince Yiwen, and now he dares to call himself Prince Ming... I'm afraid this Bit is ambitious.”
Luo Fangmei's eyes were clear, and when she talked about Zhu Daohua, there was a bit of excitement between her eyebrows.
Luo Fangbo was stunned for a moment, and then he started to worry a little.
"Let's see for now, if this Ming King can really defeat the Dutch and dominate Nanyang, we will have to live under his hands."
Luo Fangbo has little ambition and has a clear view of his own strength.
Zhu Daohua killed two thousand Dutch soldiers in one battle.
Such power.
It's not something that the Lanfang Luo family can compete with.
"Prince Ming will definitely win!"
Luo Fangmei said loudly.
The Chinese in Borneo have suffered from the Dutch for a long time.
Most Chinese people are counting on Emperor Qianlong, who is sitting on the Dragon Throne in Beijing, to come forward and support them.
But Luo Fangbo had long given up on this fantasy.
It was impossible for the Qing Dynasty to do anything for Han people like them.
Everything must be done by yourself, so Luo Fangbo took the lead in establishing Lanfang Kingdom.
It's just that Lanfang Kingdom is said to be a country, but it is extremely weak and cannot compete with the Nanyang natives and the Dutch.
And now.
If there is a Chinese leader who can command the heroes.
Luo Fangbo did not hesitate to seek refuge.
This Luo Fangbo, in this era, can be regarded as a hero among the Nanyang Chinese.
"Fangmei, if Prince Ming wins, how about I help you become a matchmaker?"
"ah..."
Luo Fangmei was stunned.
The eldest sister of the Luo family in Wei Town, West Borneo, suddenly turned red.
