Nanyang Storm 1864

"Charge, kill, and kill the Orientals."

"Kill a soldier and you'll get 20 silver coins, kill an officer and you'll get 100 silver coins, let's do it side by side."

"Comrades, kill!"

3:40 am
The Dutch soldiers lurking at the front of the position heard a crisp gunshot, and they all crawled out of the grass and rushed over roaring and shouting.

The grenadiers at the front threw the long-handled grenades in their hands. These grenades exploded twenty or thirty meters away, blowing the barbed wire into pieces like dead snakes.

The sound of the explosion and the light of fire traveled far in the dark night, opening an avenue of attack for the Dutch soldiers who were launching a night attack.

The Dutch soldiers rushed in quickly. Except for a few unlucky ones who got caught in the barbed wire in a hurry, most of the others successfully crossed the barbed wire defense line and headed towards the Chu barracks.

Then the sound of broken earthenware jars was heard. The Chu soldiers who had been lying in ambush threw out dozens of earthenware jars filled with flammable gasoline.

Gasoline flowed out of the broken can and quickly ignited.

The firelight dispelled the darkness, revealing the vague figures of the Dutch soldiers who were attacking at night. Then, dense gunfire rang out, knocking the Dutch soldiers to the ground one by one.

The sound of gunfire, flames and shouts echoed in the night, instantly painting a bloody scene.

The second wave of Dutch night raiders, several hundred meters behind, heard the chaos in front of them and rushed forward like a tide, ready to expand the victory.

Night raids are the most difficult subject in the military field and are difficult for non-elite soldiers to undertake.

Just like the situation before our eyes, from a distance of several hundred meters, it was impossible to tell that the Dutch soldiers had broken into the barracks during a night attack and were slaughtering the Chu army officers and soldiers who were sleeping soundly late at night.

He still stepped into a trap and was surrounded and killed by the Chu soldiers who were well prepared.

I just saw a chaotic fight going on ahead and started to act.

More Dutch soldiers crossed the barbed wire defense line and rushed in like bulls. Due to their larger numbers, they caused greater chaos on the battlefield.

At this moment

The Chu soldiers ambushed at the front line gradually became unable to hold on, and the Chu army's Maxim heavy machine guns in the rear suddenly opened fire and joined the battlefield.

The "da da da da" sound of machine guns resounded throughout the battlefield, like the scythe wielded by the god of death, madly reaping lives.

The Chu army deployed a typical "inverted triangle" formation, like the mouth of a trumpet.

Infantry were ambushed in front and concentrated on both sides, and at the bottom of the "inverted triangle" formation was the Maxim heavy machine gun position, guarded by two Maxim heavy machine guns and a large number of Chu infantry regiment soldiers.

Several such "inverted triangle" positions were set up within one to two kilometers of the front where the Dutch army's movements were discovered, waiting for the enemy to step in.

In the dead of night, heavy machine guns were spitting out flames crazily, and the hot rain of bullets created dazzling lines of fire, cutting down the Dutch soldiers who had rashly advanced like cutting wheat.

The Chu army soldiers who had been lying in ambush were also madly pouring out firepower, firing directly at the darkness.

Fire a shot, pull the bolt to eject the bullet, close the bolt, and fire another shot, repeating this process continuously.

Ten minutes later

"Cease fire, cease fire, okay, okay, stop fighting." The officers shouted to the soldiers who were firing and stopped the further waste of bullets.

The battlefield quickly fell silent, with only the strong smell of blood filling the air.

"Hold our position, strengthen our vigilance, and prevent the enemy from launching another surprise attack."

"As you command, sir."

The officers' orders were issued, echoing across the battlefield, and the soldiers responded with a roar.

This is the right choice. It would be foolish to rush to clean up the battlefield at night when visibility is poor, which could easily cause unnecessary casualties.

There was no telling how many Dutch soldiers had been killed on this battlefield littered with corpses.

But it is certain that there are a large number of wounded soldiers wailing in pain, and it is an extremely dangerous area.

There must be some Dutch survivors who were neither killed nor injured, hiding in the battlefield full of corpses, barely surviving and trying to crawl back.

It would be really unfair to rush forward to clear the position and be killed or injured.

This short night raid lasted only about twenty minutes, a little after four in the morning.

It will be daybreak in two hours. It won’t be too late to clean up the battlefield then. The dead won’t run away anyway.

The news will be reported soon
Admiral Huang Shan, who had been drinking tea in the headquarters for several hours, had a calm smile on his face and gave orders to the senior officers;

"Well done, brothers. We've repelled the three night attacks of the Red Barbarians, and suffered a great deal.

I guess I won’t make myself miserable again.

It's past 4 o'clock now. The officers on duty and everyone else should go back and catch up on their sleep. There is still a lot of work to do tomorrow.

Let’s go back and have some rest.”

"Congratulations to the commander-in-chief for his command. Our army has achieved a great success. It is a cause for celebration."

"Hahaha... This is all thanks to everyone. How can I take all the credit? Tell the messenger to report this to His Majesty immediately so that His Majesty can be happy too."

"Yes, sir, I will report this to His Majesty immediately."

"Well, let's go."

There were cheers and laughter in the command center. They had won a clean and decisive victory, and the morale of the officers and soldiers of the Chu army was greatly boosted, as if they had taken a tonic.

It was around seven o'clock the next morning when King Zheng Guohui of Chu received the report. His flagship, the "Sri Begawan", and other warships were all anchored in the harbor.

At a glance, the sea was densely packed with warships and transport ships.

early in the morning

Subsequent troop transport ships have docked at the pier one after another, transporting the soldiers on board ashore in an orderly manner, and the cargo ships have also begun unloading.

It only takes two days to sail from ports such as Balikpapan, Pontianak, Banjarmasin, Bandar Seri Begawan on the island of Kalimantan to Bazaruya.

It’s only a 3-day flight from Davao or Zamboanga, which is not far.

Therefore, the soldiers were not tired from the long sea voyage. After landing at the dock, they formed a team in high spirits and set off towards the designated area.

Today, the decisive battle is about to begin.

Last night's battle, the Chu army killed 2361 enemies, took no casualties, and captured thousands of guns and countless ammunition. This dealt a heavy blow to the Dutch defenders, which was heartbreaking.

The team lost two soldiers and had 11 wounded, both of whom were hit by flying bullets in the dark night. However, the team won a resounding victory.

When the battle report came in, King Zheng Guohui of Chu was very happy.

The Chu Royal Army had been preparing carefully for this war for several years, and was completely free of the arrogance, recklessness and negligence of the British Army.

not to mention

The Chu State had thoroughly studied more than ten famous battles of the Boer War that broke out in South Africa, so it naturally took more precautions and would not reveal any obvious flaws.

The Dutch were really overthinking it if they thought they could use the same trick against the Chu expeditionary force.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu walked out of the cabin without restraint, and Secretary General Li Jingxi followed closely behind him and came to the side of the ship amidships.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu placed his hands on the heavy iron railing, looking at the dock in front of him that was busy unloading and the empty ship that was setting sail, with a look of confidence on his face.

This battle will be the last battle in the empire's territory and the perfect ending to colonial expansion.

From now on
The territory of the Great Chu Empire will be basically finalized. The only thing left is the direction of Australia. There is no other territory that can be conquered.

The right thing to do is to develop with peace of mind in the future.

However, regardless of the earnest advice of his ministers, King Zheng Guohui of Chu personally took command and led the Royal Army and Royal Navy to march south, preparing to annex the Dutch East Indies colony in one fell swoop.

Looking around Southeast Asia, it is all the territory of the Great Chu Empire.

The three deputy commanders-in-chief were General Pan Tianshou, General Huang Shan and General Zheng Guoguang, each leading a corps.
He is in charge of the offensive of the Sumatra Corps. The current progress is smooth, and it is natural to capture cities and strongholds along the way.

The main force of the expeditionary force was concentrated in the Java Corps, focusing on attacking Batavia. General Huangshan personally took command and urged the army to attack the Dutch Governor's Palace.

The main force of the Third Expeditionary Force was in Surabaya, led by General Zheng Guoguang, Duke of Mindoro. It would split the entire Java Island into two from the center and then nibble away at it.

Two of the three main generals are veterans and heroes. Their abilities are not the most outstanding, but they are loyal and obedient enough, and they have not been in the army for long.

Both of them are in their sixties. After fighting this battle, it is time for them to retire and enjoy a peaceful life.

The last commander was the third brother of King Zheng Guohui of Chu. As a royal relative, he had no problem handing over his military power after the war and serving as the Speaker of the House of Nobles for one or two terms.

Before the war even started, King Zheng Guohui of Chu had already arranged a retreat for these trusted generals, and at the same time restored the military power to his absolute control. This is also a typical imperial mentality.

If he could use this group of veteran generals to achieve his strategic goals, King Zheng Guohui of Chu would not employ young and strong generals, as they still have a long military career ahead of them.

It may not be a good thing for these young generals to accumulate high prestige too early. It would be better for them to be honed more.

"Your Majesty, the morning fog is very humid, so it's better to go back to the cabin and rest early. Look at the time, it's time for breakfast." Li Jingxi advised.

King Zheng Guohui of Chu patted the railing, pointed outward, and replied, "Lord Li, my army is now marching southward across the sea. We are determined to conquer this land. I am truly honored to witness this historic moment."

"Your Majesty is wise. Our Great Chu Dynasty has powerful soldiers and horses, and warships are like clouds. It is a prosperous era like a blooming flower. This is all thanks to your Majesty's strategic planning and vision. It is indeed a blessing for the Great Chu and the people." Li Jingyi said with heartfelt admiration.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

King Zheng Guohui of Chu laughed heartily, and his voice could be heard from far away.

Java Islands in the late 19th century
Under Dutch rule, the entire society had a population of about 2200 million (note: excluding northwest Sumatra and Kalimantan), mainly indigenous people of the Indian Ocean. They were generally slightly taller and had whiter skin than the Vietnamese and Thai people in Indochina.

Compared with the Chinese, apart from the differences in language and religious beliefs, there is not much difference in appearance.

These indigenous populations can solve the problem of population imbalance in the Kingdom of Chu.

Due to the large number of immigrants from the north, the Chu State has always had a population imbalance problem with more men than women, which has become increasingly serious in recent years.

Among the total population of about 1600 million, the male population is about 24 million more than the female population, and most of them are between the ages of 35 and .

This led to a long-term booming human trafficking business in the Chu State, with large numbers of women being trafficked from surrounding areas and even as far as the Middle East.

This attack on the East Indies colonies was not only the last piece of the puzzle to fill the empire's territory, but also an opportunity to completely solve the major problem of population imbalance, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

The combination of hardness and softness, and the harmony of yin and yang, is the way to long-term success.

As for the fact that this has damaged the fundamental interests of the local indigenous people, that is not a big deal.

Taking over Java Island and vigorously promoting ethnic integration will be the top priority task in the next 10 to 20 years, and will also be one of the highlights of promoting Chinese culture throughout Southeast Asia.

Today, Chinese is the most widely used international language in Korea, Ryukyu, Vietnam, the Kingdom of Siam and the British Straits Settlements, and has a deep foundation in each country.

Adding the East Indies to the puzzle makes it even more complete.

Today, in the Kingdom of Columbia and the Viceroyalty of Patagonia in Central and South America, the national language is the undisputed mainstream language, and even as far as the Congo River Basin in East and West Africa.

The most important factor, of course, is the colonial expansion of the Great Chu Kingdom over the years.

Just after nine in the morning
The Chu expeditionary force began to carry out targeted artillery bombardment on the left and right wings of the landing site with the Manila M1898 150mm field heavy artillery, which kicked off the large-scale offensive.

Boom boom boom...

After one dull cannon shot after another, a huge fireball exploded on the distant nuclear army position. The air wave generated by the explosion swept away the area within a radius of one or two hundred meters, and brick and tile fragments flew into the sky along with dust and fog.

The heavy artillery group fired at a leisurely pace, with each heavy artillery piece firing a shot every five minutes or so. A total of 5 18mm field heavy artillery pieces on the left and right wings fired one after another in a very rhythmic manner.

Amidst the violent explosions, the barbed wire, traps, bunkers, earth ramparts and strong fortresses set up by the Dutch army were destroyed one after another, turning into rubble everywhere.

Two hours later

At noon, the rumbling sound of artillery suddenly stopped, and a large number of Chu soldiers launched a charge, and then collided head-on with the Dutch reinforcements who had hurriedly arrived, and a fierce battle broke out.

The sounds of gunfire, stabbings, screams, and artillery fire continued one after another for the entire afternoon.

At dusk

After fighting and repeated struggles, the left and right wings broke through the defense line formed by three earth ramparts and bunkers in one fell swoop, and further expanded the depth of the landing site into the inland hinterland.

The Dutch army had to retreat as a whole to the fourth earthen rampart defense line to avoid being attacked from both sides and wasting manpower in vain.

After a day and night of fierce fighting, the Dutch truly tasted the power of the Chu expeditionary force.

The battle was fought with great method, the artillery fire was sharp, the officers and soldiers were well-trained, brave and skilled in fighting, and they were definitely a formidable enemy. (End of this chapter)