1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 413 Surrender
After a while, Andersen stood up, took a deep breath, and walked back to his tent with steady steps under the watchful eyes of the officers of the Dutch Royal Dutch Indian Army.

When Andersen appeared in front of the officers of the Dutch Royal Dutch Indian Army again, Andersen had already put on a clean general uniform, and even the beard on his face had been carefully groomed. Also a lot of spirit.

Andersen ordered the guards to make a white flag, ready to leave the camp to discuss surrender with Liang Yao.

Although they have sufficient ammunition reserves at the moment, they do not have abundant food reserves.

After last night's marketing, the Dutch Indian Army suffered many casualties.

Andersen glanced at the wounded soldiers, many of whom were veterans who followed him to Batavia eight years ago.

Many of these soldiers were recruited by him in the Netherlands and the Flemish region of Belgium before he set off.

Now, not only are the military doctors accompanying the army unable to treat so many wounded soldiers, but even medicines are scarce.

Before starting from Kentawangan, out of prejudice against people of color.

Andersen still didn't let go of his contempt for Liang Yao, thinking that the army under Liang Yao's command, which was a mixture of Chinese and whites of various races, was nothing but a mob without much cohesion.

As long as he is serious, these troops of Liang Yao are vulnerable to his brave and fearless Dutch Royal Dutch Indian Army.Never thought that the mob was actually themselves.

Therefore, Anderson's preparations for this expedition were not sufficient.

For this, he paid a heavy price.

Thinking of this, Anderson couldn't help feeling guilty.

Soon, the guard made a white flag, and Anderson took the white flag from the guard with a heavy heart.

Although the officers of the officer corps and most of the European soldiers of the Dutch Indian Army hoped to surrender to save their lives.

But when they saw the dazzling white flag, they still lowered their proud heads in shame.

In the East Indies region, whether it is Sumatra, Java, or what is now Borneo, only enemies have ever raised the white flag like them to surrender.

It was the first time since the establishment of the army that the Dutch and Indian troops surrendered on such a large scale.

"Everyone look up!"

Anderson's hand was only holding the flagpole of the white flag. This may be the last time he spoke to the officers and soldiers of the Dutch Indian Army.

Under Anderson's order, the officers and European soldiers of the Dutch Indian Army slowly raised their heads.

As for those Java native soldiers who outnumbered the European soldiers, they didn't feel much, and they were never the core armed force of the Dutch Indian Army.

At worst, they are cannon fodder, but at best, they are just high-level cannon fodder.

These Java native soldiers did not have a strong sense of belonging to the Dutch Indian Army.

"You have done your part as members of the Royal Dutch East India Army and are qualified soldiers and officers.

The reason for this defeat is not yours, but my rash advance.

You don't have to feel guilty about failing and surrendering.

After the war, I might be court-martialed, and I might end up in prison.

But most of you will continue to serve in the honorable Royal Dutch East India Army.

I hope you can remember the lessons of today, remember the enemies who fought against us today, and don't repeat the same mistakes again.

Finally, being able to work with all of you is the most honored and unforgettable thing in my Andersen life. "

After speaking, Andersen bowed deeply to the officers and soldiers of the Dutch Indian Army, and then walked outside the barracks to the enemies who surrounded them.

To strive for good surrender conditions for his soldiers as much as possible, so that more people can live, this is the only thing Anderson can do for his subordinates now.

The number of European soldiers in the Dutch Royal Dutch Indian Army was not large, and the Dutch Indian authorities could not afford to lose more soldiers.

Surrender is also the only thing they can do now when they are in deep siege.

Just when Anderson made up his mind to surrender.

On the side of the western brigade, Liang Yao's two subordinates, Elvis and Kruger, were fighting for the right to attack for their troops.

Elvis hoped that Arizona would be able to undertake the main attack on the grounds that the Arizona Infantry had more combat experience, with the California Infantry and the Oregon Infantry serving as reserves.

Kruger, on the other hand, used the reason that the Oregon Infantry needed more combat experience, and hoped that the Oregon Infantry could take on the main offensive task so that their soldiers could get more exercise.

The colonels of the two western brigades said that the public was right, and the mother-in-law said that the mother-in-law was right. They argued with each other.

As for Liang Yao, he tended to hand over the main attack mission to Kruger's Oregon Infantry.

As a newly established infantry regiment, the Oregon Infantry does need more practical experience to improve and prove itself.

"I don't think there is any need for the two colonels to argue. The Dutch have already surrendered."

Wen Xian pointed to the direction of the Dutch-Indian army barracks.

I saw a senior officer of the Dutch-Indian Army walking out of the barracks in neat military uniform, with a striking white flag in his hand.

The Dutch Indian Army surrendered, and Bonham missed an opportunity to observe how the Western Brigade fought.

This made Wen Xian feel a little disappointed and regretful.

The surrender of the Dutch Indian Army was within Liang Yao's expectation.

The concepts of the East and the West are quite surprising, and the two have different attitudes towards surrender.

As long as you have completed your own combat mission, it is allowed to surrender and save your own life when there is no hope of winning, and it is not a very shameful thing.

Especially the Dutch, who are deeply influenced by mercantilism, value their lives even more.

"Welcome the guests." Liang Yao said lightly.

After Anderson handed in the weapon he was wearing, he was led to Liang Yao.

Andersen is neither young nor old, about 50 years old.

He is also taller, but slightly shorter than Liang Yao.

Although after some tidying up, Anderson seemed to be more energetic, but he still couldn't hide his exhaustion.

"You must be General Liang, right?"

Anderson looked at the senior commander of the Western Brigade standing in front of him.

Liang Yao didn't wear the general's uniform, but rather casually wore a shirt. Due to the hot and humid weather in Borneo, even the sleeves of the shirt were cut off by Liang Yao.

As for the feet, Liang Yao also put on the rubber-soled slippers specially brought from San Francisco.

The reason why Liang Yao dressed like this was not to humiliate Andersen deliberately, but because it was more comfortable to wear like this in Pontianak.

Anderson had little contact with the U.S. Army.

And even if Andersen had dealt with the American Army, he used the complicated uniforms of the American Army and allowed senior officers to customize their own uniforms.

It is also difficult for Anderson to distinguish the rank of an American Army commander from the military uniform.

Don't talk about Anderson, even Liang Yao may not be able to judge the rank of a colleague in the army through military uniforms.

Based on Liang Yao's age and Liang Yao's extraordinary temperament surrounded by the two colonels, Andersen deduced that this casually dressed young man was the opponent he had faced in recent days.

(End of this chapter)