On October 1st, 1925, a piece of news instantly plunged the entire Kingdom of the Netherlands into chaos.
According to the report, Batavia, the capital of the Dutch East Indies, had officially been conquered by indigenous rebels, and Governor Dirk had been captured, with over twenty thousand Dutch Soldiers facing the danger of encirclent.
The disaster was attributed to Dirk’s poor command and Muhammad’s betrayal.
The Dutch dia that reported this news called Dirk a waste and Muhammad a traitor to the Netherlands, stating that all mixed-race individuals were like Muhammad and should not be trusted.
Once reported, the news caused a huge stir within the Netherlands. The importance of the Dutch East Indies to the Netherlands was unquestionable, and Muhammad’s betrayal and Governor Dirk’s captivity also ant that the situation in the Dutch East Indies was irretrievable.
After confirming that public opinion had turned to anger towards Muhammad and Dirk, the Dutch Pri Minister was quite satisfied with his maneuver, and in his subsequent public appearances, he sorrowfully announced that he was considering abandoning the Dutch East Indies in exchange for the safe return of tens of thousands of Dutch troops from the Dutch East Indies.
Indeed, the old ginger was spicier. Actions like those of the Dutch Pri Minister quickly extricated him from the crisis, shifting all the bla for the loss of the Dutch East Indies onto Governor Dirk and Muhammad and, in turn, making himself seem like the rciful Pri Minister forced to make a sacrificial decision for the people.
Sure enough, following the stance of the Dutch Pri Minister, the Dutch lashed out their anger at Muhammad and Dirk, and people even harassed Governor Dirk back in his native land, throwing debris, bricks, stones, and so on at his residence.
No matter what the current situation of Governor Dirk was, in the Netherlands then, Muhammad and Governor Dirk had beco two major culprits.
Understanding the need to quickly resolve the crisis, the Dutch Pri Minister imdiately declared that the Dutch East Indies would be completely sold to Australasia in exchange for as much as 35 million Australian Dollars in funds and a promise by Australasia to rescue Dutch soldiers and officials.
On the very day the treaty was reached, Australasia grandly announced it would dispatch troops to the Dutch East Indies, taking control of the Dutch East Indies while also doing everything possible to rescue Dutch officials and soldiers.
To demonstrate his concern for the safety of the Dutch soldiers, Arthur specifically ordered all naval, land, and air forces to mobilize and end the war as quickly as possible.
Indigenous groups, including Muhammad, who had already made contact with Australasia, prudently shrank back to their own territories, preparing for subsequent negotiations with Australasia.
Those Indigenous forces that had not made contact with Australasia naturally suffered a catastrophic fate, as the firepower and combat strength of the Australasia Army were beyond doubt, and with the coordinated action of the naval, land, and air forces, the impact on the indigenous people was like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood.
On the afternoon of October 2nd, 1925, the Australasia Army officially arrived in the Dutch East Indies. rely on the second day, Australasia took Batavia with overwhelming firepower, rescuing both the Dutch East India Colonial Governnt and Governor Dirk.
Of course, the main reason for conquering Batavia so quickly was that all the Indigenous armies had withdrawn from Batavia, leaving only a small contingent of troops to stand guard and look after the captive Colonial Governnt.
The conflict on Java Island lasted less than a week, and the Australasia Army soon landed on Sumatra and Kalimantan Islands.
Perhaps because of the disparity in combat, this rebellion suppression war lasted only a month in the hands of the Australasia Army, and after destroying three Indigenous countries and two Indigenous forces, the three islands of the Dutch East Indies reverted under Australasian control.
In the face of such an overwhelming disparity, the Dutch dared not entertain any notions. In the end, under the urgent prompting of the Dutch governnt, Governor Dirk hastily completed the handover procedures with the Australasian Governnt before returning to the Netherlands.
Although his cris in this colonial war were not too grave, the trial by the Dutch governnt and the royal family awaited him.
After the Dutch governnt forces withdrew, how to deal with the Dutch and those of mixed race and Indigenous Peoples in the Dutch East Indies beca Arthur’s most troubling issue.
One must admit, the population distribution in the Dutch East Indies was overly complex. The majority of the population was Indigenous Peoples, whose nurous ethnic groups was one of the major reasons the Native Land could not be controlled.
Besides that, the Dutch East Indies also housed the Dutch, people of mixed race, other Asian immigrants and Indigenous Peoples, as well as a small number of Europeans, among others.
Obviously, such people could not be dealt with in a one-size-fits-all manner; those who did not comply with national rule were best expelled or relocated to other regions.
After the situation changed, Eric once more t with the exceedingly apprehensive Muhammad and brought with him Arthur’s stance, which was still to allow them the freedom to choose an island.
Of course, it was now impossible for the Indigenous nations to rge into one force. There were still several remaining Indigenous nations, including Muhammad’s power, and the relationships between the Indigenous Peoples were also exceedingly complex.
In order to thoroughly suppress and appease the indigenous peoples, Commander Martin of the Second Division specially organized a eting to gather all the natives associated with Australasia and discuss how to deal with them.
At the start of the eting, Commander Martin directly presented Australasia’s stance—that the natives of the three islands of the Dutch East Indies could choose one of them, and Australasia would allow them to establish an independent united indigenous nation on that island.
The remaining two islands would be under Australasia’s rule, and the presence of natives on these two islands would not be permitted, otherwise it would be considered a provocation towards Australasia.
Such an overbearing attitude from Australasia naturally caused dissatisfaction among the natives, but the formidable combat capabilities of the Australasia Army also prevented the natives from voicing any discontent.
Seeing the situation slightly stuck in a stalemate, Nurul Badri Hakala smartly stood up, addressing Commander Martin, "Respected General Martin, I agree to your demands. But may I ask, what exactly do you an by establishing a united indigenous nation?"
For Nurul Badri Hakala, their Sultanate had long since fallen; the issue of relocation was actually not too significant.
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More importantly, anyone with clear sight could see that Australasia’s strength far surpassed the Netherlands, and thus the situation in the Dutch East Indies could never be as it was under Dutch rule.
If they truly angered the Australasians, facing such a powerful nearby nation, even with a large population, it would be absolutely impossible for the natives to revolt.
Not to ntion, if Australasia could equip itself with enough heavy weapons and muster an army of around 100,000, it could ensure complete stability in the Dutch East Indies.
In the current overwhelming disparity in weapons and equipnt, even if all the natives united, they could not avoid a brutal outco of slaughter.
"Let’s have Foreign Secretary Daize personally speak to you about this matter," Commander Martin nodded, and a soldier summoned Foreign Secretary Daize from outside the eting room.
Hearing that the person was a cabinet mber of Australasia, many of the indigenous chiefs and tribal leaders could not help but swallow hard, becoming slightly nervous.
"Gentlen, please allow to introduce myself briefly," Minister Daize said with a smile, "I am the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Australasia, and also the person fully authorized by His Majesty to handle native affairs.
Initially, Australasia intended to establish a new Australasian East Indies Colony, but His Majesty, moved by the hardships of the natives, specifically decided to give you a chance to establish a new nation.
However, not all of the Dutch East Indies can be given to you. We allow you to independently establish a nation on any island of your choosing. As long as you do not conflict with Australasia, we can assure your independence."
"Minister Daize, what will be the system of this new nation? And how will so many native tribes and powers be allocated?" Muhammad bravely stood up, his voice betraying a slight nervousness as he inquired.
Although he was a renowned general in the Dutch East Indies, in the presence of Australasia, even the Dutch Pri Minister was insignificant, not to ntion him, a general who only commanded a brigade.
"I have discussed this matter with His Majesty. You can establish a united indigenous nation," Minister Daize politely replied, "Considering the complex relations between various indigenous forces and different ethnic issues, the political system of this indigenous nation will be sowhat special; you may na it an Elective Sultanate."
"An Elective Sultanate?" The faces of the indigenous chiefs and Muhammad displayed confusion, and they couldn’t help but ask aloud.
"Of course!" Minister Daize continued smilingly, "This nation is destined to be a rger of several smaller sultanates, and you each can keep recognizing your own sultans within your own territories.
However, the nation also needs a unified leader, referred to as the Great Sultan.
To demonstrate fairness and justice, this Great Sultan is to be elected by all the small nations that constitute the country. My suggestion is a lifelong term to facilitate a unified policy direction for the nation.
To aid in the election, each small Sultanate that constitutes the Great Sultanate can nominate one candidate. Along with the sultans and rulers of the minor Sultanates, they will form the parliant of the Great Sultanate, responsible for the election of the Great Sultan and for overseeing the governnt.
As for the election of the governnt of the Great Sultanate, it is my suggestion that it be appointed by the Great Sultan himself, to facilitate the managent and operation of the governnt." Watching the varied expressions of the others in the eting room, Minister Daize continued to speak with utmost civility.
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