50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 758 Since ancient times
Just as Hatto was implementing the immigration policy to Greater Natuna Island, Sun Zhiwei arrived and sent the Hatto family away in one fell swoop, thus suspending the immigration policy.

Currently, the total population of Greater Natuna Island is less than 5, of which 7% are of Chinese ethnicity. Theoretically, now is the best time to welcome Greater Natuna Island back.

History has its reasons, but we weren't in that era, so there's no point in talking about it anymore. Each generation does its own thing.

Now that Sun Zhiwei has seen this opportunity, he naturally needs to prepare for the future.

However, the group of people on Big Natuna Island were somewhat snobbish and kept trying to win over the skinheads, but the skinheads ignored them completely.

Historically, they had also sought help from the mainland in the later stages of their history, and reportedly received some responses.

However, due to the mainland's insufficient strength at the time, before any effective action could be taken, the number of Javanese immigrants had exceeded 8 in a short period of time, and the Chinese had suddenly become a minority group in the area, so the matter was left unresolved.

In short, whether it's Pontianak, Natuna, or Sulawesi, things must be done one by one.

In Pontianak, the Huang family already has a head start, with both the military and political circles involved. As long as they are supported in their development and expansion, they will work hard on their own.

Therefore, Sun Zhiwei decided to primarily support Pontianak, as long as they don't go astray, and let them develop on their own first.

Therefore, Sun Zhiwei did not object to Huang Taining's suggestion.

"So, you're still planning to continue supporting the current mayor, Budiman?"

"Yes, sir, do you think there's a problem with this?" Huang Taining asked somewhat nervously.

Sun Zhiwei pondered for a moment before replying, "There's no problem with you supporting Budiman at this stage, but you must remember what our ultimate goal is."

"Whether your father or mother has it, it's better to have it in your own pocket. As long as your decision does not harm the interests of the tribe, I will not object."

"However, you still need to be wary of Budiman. You should know better than I do what kind of people he is."

"He needs your support now, so naturally he'll be willing to say anything."

“Once he develops his own strength in the future, you will become stumbling blocks that limit his growth.”

"This is almost an inevitable outcome of future development, and I hope you can prepare yourselves mentally for it in advance."

"While helping Budiman, never forget to develop the strength of the Chinese community. Those who are not of our race will surely have different intentions. Only the Chinese community is your foundation."

After saying all this, he let Huang Taining leave, while he kept Huang Huizhong behind and inquired about the matter of Da Natuna Island.

"Do you have any business on the island of Natuna? What's the situation like with the Chinese there?"

"Da Natuna?" He didn't react for a moment when Sun Zhiwei suddenly asked about the island.

However, he is also a seasoned businessman, and while he may not know everything about his business, he is at least aware of the basic situation.

“My company has a water plant and a plantation on that island, and there are usually dozens of people stationed there long-term.”

"As for the locals? I don't know much about them. I've heard that the Chinese are the dominant ethnic group there, and they're a bit restless."

At this point, Huang Huizhong realized that things were getting restless, and that their master had probably set his sights on the other side.

“Sir, are you interested in Grand Natuna Island? The conditions there are quite good, and more importantly, there are many Chinese people there. It's a hundred times better than that deserted island you rented.” Sun Zhiwei rolled his eyes at him, annoyed: “Of course I know the conditions there are good.”

"What I want to know now is the real situation there. What are the disadvantages there? Go and find out and tell me."

"Yes, sir, I'll go and inquire right away." After saying that, Huang Huizhong obediently went out to inquire about the situation.

Sun Zhiwei had considered taking over Da Natuna Island, but there were too many people there, mostly civilians, making it impossible to implement military control.

With more people, there will be more ideas. Even if he manages to take over, he can't manage it well using the company's structure.

At least a county-level administrative region would need to be established there, and most likely a city. It would also require corresponding military forces to gain a foothold, which is beyond his current capabilities.

If we wait another three to five years, until his company's fleet is fully operational, then there might still be a chance.

Unfortunately, time waits for no one. Who knows what changes the situation in Java will bring in three to five years?

If a major power intervenes during this period, this so-called chaotic era may not last long.

Therefore, he wanted to implement his plan as quickly as possible, taking advantage of the brief window of opportunity when Java was leaderless, to seize all the benefits he could.

It was too hot during the day, so Sun Zhiwei didn't want to go outside to bask in the equatorial sun. He spent the whole day sleeping in the air-conditioned room of the Huang Family Manor.

He had been working through the night for the past two days without a break, and now that he had nothing to do, he wanted to catch up on his sleep.

By dinnertime, the sun had already set, and the temperature outside was dropping rapidly. That's the good thing about seaside cities; without the sun, the sea breeze makes the temperature drop quickly.

Sun Zhiwei finally got a good night's sleep. When he came out of his room and arrived at the restaurant, he found that Huang Huizhong was already waiting there, and dinner was ready.

So the two sat down to eat and talk, and he learned about the current state of Grand Natuna Island.

This large island, covering 1700 square kilometers, is covered with tropical rainforest. The Chinese population is mainly concentrated in Nani in the east and Padang in the south. There are also many plantations along the island.

After Harto’s immigration policy began, several towns were established on the east and west sides of the island, and the residents there were mostly Javanese immigrants.

There are hundreds of smaller islands surrounding Greater Natuna Island, including three of the largest islands near the southernmost tip of the main island, where a Javanese naval base is located.

In addition, there is an army base in the southern part of the island. The two bases face each other across the sea, forming a strategic defensive position.

There is also an air force base at the northernmost tip of the island.

The fact that three military bases were built on such a small island shows how much importance the Hatto era placed on it.

Sun Zhiwei was also unsettled after hearing this news. There are only tens of thousands of people on the island. How many troops would there be in the three bases?
They don't need many; just three to five thousand regular soldiers would be enough to eliminate the hope of tens of thousands of civilians turning their lives around.

Even if the three bases have fewer people, there are still more than three thousand people; otherwise, one base simply cannot operate.

No wonder the Chinese community over there is so disorganized and has to ask for outside help. They can't possibly unite like this. I bet if they make any move, the leader will be quickly taken down.

(End of this chapter)