Three days later, the East China government and the Dutch colonial government formally held negotiations, and the representative sent by the East China government was Zhang Wei; and the representative of the Dutch colonial government was Governor Rosblu; the British side sent to preside over the negotiations was Major General Hamilton.

The two sides first had a fierce quarrel over the amount of compensation. Zhang Wei took out a list of expenditures of more than 60 pages, and detailed the expenses of the East China government for the protection of overseas Chinese in Java. A total of more than 300 sub-items were listed, and the total amount reached more than 12 million pounds.

This number also scared Rosblu, because the reparations for this negotiation were all paid by the colonial government, and the Netherlands would not pay a penny, and the East China government's offer was to make the Dutch colonial government lose all its money.

When Roseblu had no time to look at each item one by one, carefully check it, because if you want to check it one by one, these more than 300 items would not be completed without 4 or 5 days of effort. Although we knew that the other party was using a negotiation strategy, we were interested in offering a high price, and checking one by one, bargaining, and how much it could be reduced in the end, Roseblu took the simplest method, slapped the table and said: "We can only compensate 2 million pounds at most, and we will not give a penny if we want more."

Zhang Wei naturally would not be polite, saying: "I just wanted to send us away 2 million pounds. That's so easy. The list items we set up must not be less. If we lose one cent, we will send troops to attack Batavia immediately."

Rosblu was not willing to be outdone and said, "If you fight, just fight, are we still afraid that you will not succeed?"

Zhang Wei snorted and said, "Okay, the negotiations have broken down, let's resolve them with war." After that, he got up and left.

This scared Hamilton very much. Unexpectedly, the two sides broke down at the beginning. Although they knew that Zhang Wei was pretending to behave and did not really want to leave, Hamilton did not dare to let Zhang Wei go like this. What if it would be true? Finally, they pulled both sides to the negotiating table. If the negotiations really broke down like this, it was not in the interests of the UK. Therefore, Hamilton hurriedly stood up and said, "General Zhang, don't leave, don't leave, everyone can discuss, it's easy to discuss." After much persuasion, he finally grabbed Zhang Wei.

In fact, Zhang Wei naturally didn't want the negotiation to break down like this. Of course, he calculated that Hamilton would stop him, so he dared to turn against him immediately, so he followed the steps and sat back on the negotiating table.

Hamilton glared at Rosblu fiercely, thinking that overseas Chinese have strong capital, and what qualifications do you Dutch have to act arrogantly? It is not because of the prestige of Britain. Now it is to let yourself pay for it. But now it is not the time to say this, so he said: "Everyone, since it is a negotiation, it is naturally a negotiation. Therefore, I hope you will not say anything like "can't discuss" or "negotiation breaks down" in the future." He paused and said: "As for the amount of compensation, I suggest that both of you should give in."

Zhang Wei nodded and said, "Okay, we can get 11 million pounds."

Rosbru said: "We can add £3 million."

Hamilton couldn't help but smile bitterly. It was like a bargaining vendor, but at least the two sides gave in. Although they were still far apart, it was also a good sign, and said, "You should give in again."

Just like this, you lowered a little, I will increase a little. After a few rounds, Zhang Wei dropped to 8 million pounds, and Roseblu also increased to 5 million pounds. Neither side was willing to make concessions any more.

Seeing the negotiations froze again, Hamilton said: "Let's do it, since you are only 3 million pounds apart now, I think it's better to win 6.5 million pounds."

Zhang Wei nodded and said, "Okay, since Major General Hamilton said this, I will give you a face, 6.5 million pounds." In fact, the bottom line of the East China government is 5 million pounds, so it has exceeded expectations much more than the expectations. 6.5 million pounds are converted into silver, but it is nearly 40 million taels, which is almost the fiscal revenue of the East China government last year. Zhang Wei also felt that he should be satisfied and should not be greedy anymore.

However, Rosblu had to smile bitterly. Although the colonial government's income was not expensive, 6.5 million British pounds was not a small amount. However, it was within the scope that the colonial government could bear. It was better than compensation of 12 million British pounds. Moreover, the colonial government did not have the capital for negotiation, so it could only accept this result.

The first item was finally over, and Hamilton also felt a sweat, and the next thing was to negotiate the punishment of the perpetrator.

This is the best negotiation. In fact, the East China government proposed this article in the first place, which was simply difficult for the Dutch colonial government to find excuses to send troops to Java to protect overseas Chinese, because if the culprit was really to be investigated, the Dutch colonial government would probably not be able to do anything, so it would be impossible to deal with all the officials of the Dutch colonial government. Moreover, the People's Army also wiped out 7 or 8 indigenous tribes in Java, which was a blow to the Chinese in Java. Therefore, no one wanted to pursue anything.

As a result, both sides quickly agreed that the indigenous tribes attacked by the People's Army were all the culprits of anti-China, and the colonial government would not pursue the matter. The indigenous prisoners captured by the People's Army were tried and disposed of by the People's Army, and the colonial government would not interfere.

Although I passed this level easily, Hamilton was not at ease because the following content was the most difficult government in this negotiation. Therefore, Hamilton cheered up and said, "What are some good suggestions do you have to ensure that similar anti-Chinese incidents in Java will not occur in Java and fully protect the rights of Chinese in Java?"

Rosblu first said: "I think it's enough to write these contents in the treaty. The treaty is a document with legal effect, so this means that the colonial government will protect the rights and interests of the Chinese in Java."

Zhang Wei shook his head and said, "I don't think so. A treaty is indeed a document with legal effect, but it cannot replace the real legal provisions. We hope to have substantial guarantees rather than an empty treaty."

Hamilton said: "So what do you think is a substantial guarantee?"

Zhang Wei said: "We hope that the Chinese in Java can achieve autonomy under the rule of the colonial government, or set up an area in Java as an autonomous region of Chinese people. All administrative and judicial decisions are decided by the Chinese themselves. The colonial government still has jurisdiction and tax rights, but..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Rosbru and said, "No, this is absolutely not possible. Java is the overseas territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Sovereignty belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. I will never allow any autonomous region and autonomous people to appear in Java."

Hamilton also said: "General Zhang, I also think your suggestion is indeed a bit difficult. No sovereign country can accept it. I think it's better to change another suggestion."

Zhang Wei said: "Okay, then I'll change my suggestion. Under the rule of the colonial government, a Chinese governance committee can be established to manage all Chinese affairs, be directly responsible to the governor, and the colonial government can send people to supervise and manage it."

Roseblu's death was as shaking as a wave drum and said, "No, this is not possible. What is the difference between this and Chinese autonomy? It's just that there is an additional Chinese governance committee."

Zhang Wei spread his hands and said, "This is not OK, that is not OK, so you are going to make a good suggestion, but don't use anything written into the treaty or something to fool me. If we have substantive content."

Hamilton nodded, looked at Roseblu, and said, "Mr. Governor, do you have any better suggestions?"

Rosblu gritted his teeth and said, "We can have Chinese people serving as three seats."

Hamilton said: "General Zhang, I think this suggestion is feasible. All matters of the colonial government are decided by the votes of the 20 directors of the Council. Even the governor cannot violate the resolution of the Council. Let the Chinese serve three directors, which means that the Chinese have the power to fully participate in Java's administrative affairs. It should be considered a substantial guarantee."

Zhang Wei nodded and said, "This is a reliable suggestion. You can talk about it, but I have three opinions."

Hamilton said: "What is it?"

Zhang Wei said: "First, there are only three seats for the 20 board of directors. It is too few, so a few more are needed. Second, in the colonial government, the board of directors only manages legislation, while administrative affairs are under the Governor's Office, which are divided into eight departments. In addition, the judicial system is under the responsibility of three justices. We require that all three systems must be participated, and of course the number of people in the collective can be negotiated again; Third, the Chinese who serve in the colonial government should be elected by the Chinese themselves, and the colonial government cannot direct or interfere."

In fact, this is also the result of negotiation between time travelers and Javanese Chinese, because since we cannot pursue Chinese autonomy in Java now, we can only seek power in the framework of the administrative system of the colonial government to ensure the interests of the Chinese. However, Chinese must participate in the three systems of administration, legislation and judicial system. Only in this way can the Chinese be formed with positive political power. Otherwise, they only exist in one system, and they do not occupy a dominant position, and they will definitely be marginalized. In addition, Chinese in the political system must be elected or elected by the Chinese themselves, rather than appointed by the colonial government, otherwise they will still be unable to escape the control of the colonial government.

Rosblu couldn't help but change his face when he heard this. Even Hamilton's face was not very good-looking. According to the conditions proposed by overseas Chinese, the Chinese in Java will gain a great political status. Although they cannot completely subvert the rule of the Netherlands, the Netherlands will no longer be able to cover up the sky in Java like in the past, and even incite the indigenous people to restrain the Chinese, because behind the Chinese in Java now, the powerful political force of the East China government is supported by the powerful political force.
Chapter completed!