"My dear old friend, Velyaka... may God bless you!"
"Dear Fili, do you still have some top-quality gin? I remember you have a lot of it in stock here!"
In the large study room on the south side of the Governor's Mansion, outside the floor-to-ceiling window is a lush lawn, where indigenous waiters are arranging flowers and plants, blue sky and white clouds in the distance, blue sea and silver sand, and stretches of urban area showing the prosperity of the colony.
The two have been cooperating in Nanyang for many years. Since the Netherlands has lost its qualification to compete for world hegemony, the current Dutch national policy is to make money through neutrality. Basically, it means that no one can offend but it is generally dependent on the British.
Willingly acknowledging the status of the British boss is an effective way to reduce disputes, and the close relationship between culture and the royal family also prevents the British from bullying the Netherlands too much.
In this way, the two countries have been getting along very harmoniously for a long time, and the personal relationship between the two governors has also become very harmonious. During these days in Nanyang, the bones were softened by the tropical sea breeze. It was like going on vacation. laid back.
In 1869, the Europeans had established their own authority in Asia. Even the Qing Dynasty was defeated twice in a row, let alone those weak countries. Almost all Asian countries were trembling under the cannon of European civilization.
This kind of rule is very easy. When you look around, all the natives have horrified expressions. The Europeans firmly occupy the top of the pyramid. Often one or two European soldiers can drive hundreds of native soldiers and police to suppress thousands of people. fail.
Holding the position of governor in such a stable environment, their power is actually equivalent to that of kings.
In the colony, he kept his promise and had full power in the country. He had military power, financial power and personnel appointment and dismissal power... During the entire governor's term, he had countless gray income.
In the past few years, neither of the two has bought manors in Europe, purchased real estate in the capital, and purchased a lot of valuable artworks from the Renaissance. After the governor's term ends, the royal family will have to promote a noble title.
This is life, and this is what the life of a real European aristocrat should be like.
But today, Veoliaka saw a trace of fatigue in the eyes of her old friend, and when she first walked into the Governor's Palace, the staff around the porch were extremely busy, and the faint sound of busy telegraph machines could be heard. The colonial governance system of the Lion City seems to have been mobilized.
The Italian six-sided crystal wine bottle contains precious gin, which is a well-known spirit invented by the Dutch and popularized by the British. It must be suppressed with a large amount of ice cubes to suppress the strong spicy taste.
Veliaka shook the ice cubes in the cup so that the golden wine began to rotate in the gaps between the ice cubes. The melted ice water gradually diluted the alcohol concentration. With experience, Veliaca was able to find the most balanced and perfect taste.
After drinking it all in one gulp, the cool and erotic taste flowed down the throat, and the whole body was permeated.
"Ah! That's great. Twelve years old? Or sixteen years old? This gin is really suitable for drinking in the East Indies..."
Governor Philip smiled reluctantly, "Yes, this wine is originally a medicinal wine prepared by you Dutch people to adapt to the tropical climate. It can clear away heat, diuresis, get rid of summer heat... and can prevent malaria!"
"Okay, let's not talk about these irrelevant topics. My friend, what important thing did you come from Jakarta for? Could it be because of the war..."
Veoliaka immediately sat upright, "Yes, I came here just for the war in northern Kalimantan. I think you should know that the Chinese have won a complete victory. According to intelligence, they are going to fight in the north." Create an independent province and merge it with the Chinese!"
"It's too arrogant. The power of the Nanyang Chinese is already huge. How can we let these Chinese continue to grow bigger? When I entered the port, I saw you recruiting the navy...Are you ready to take action? Do you need our cooperation? Although our navy is insufficient in number, we can still do our part..."
Governor Philip put down his wine glass with a wry smile. "My friend, how long has it been since you paid attention to the situation in Europe? Now that Europe is in chaos, there is no chance to use force!"
"Where are these warships used to attack the Chinese... This is an order personally given by the Prime Minister. All warships are the guards of Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty and Xiao Letian, the head of state of the Chinese nation. These warships will escort them through the Suez Canal and be escorted by The British Mediterranean and Atlantic fleets took over the protection and eventually escorted them all the way to London!”
"Ah!" exclaimed, and then the wine glass in Governor Velyaka's hand rolled down on the thick carpet. It was not broken but the ice cubes and wine syrup were scattered everywhere.
"Why? Doesn't Prime Minister Benjamin see the threat from the Chinese? Wasn't he determined to weaken the strength of the Chinese before? He even cooperated with Tsarist Russia to start checking Prussian merchant ships. Didn't all cargo ships carrying military supplies to the Chinese be seized? Have you withheld it?"
"Oh God! Now the painting style has changed so much. Is the powerful British Royal Fleet actually acting as bodyguards for the Chinese? Shame, I am really ashamed of you!"
Feili smiled bitterly and shook his head. "What can we do? Do you want to attack Kalimantan and start a war with the Chinese as you want? What's the reason? There must be a reason..."
"The northern part of Kalimantan Island has always been the territory of the Tuwang. They are not our colony. We have no excuse to participate! Moreover, the Chinese are using the banner of revenge. Tsarist Russia attacked in advance, and the indigenous people took advantage of the fire and robbed behind... "
"The cunning Xiao Letian has set off an overwhelming press and public opinion bombardment in Europe. Everyone in Europe knows what Tsarist Russia did in Bailayi, and they also know what the natives did... Damn it, a Chinese was allowed to take the lead. We have won over public opinion and dispatched the army at this time. How do we explain it to the parliament and how will the people view it?"
Veoliyaka rubbed his temples impatiently, "But you won't provide escort for the Chinese, right? When did the Royal Navy become a fleet that does miscellaneous work for the Chinese?"
Governor Philip was also very unconvinced. "Yes, do you think I'm not angry? But this is an order from the Prime Minister. It is said that the Queen also exerts influence behind the scenes. What else can we do?"
"Queen? Why would the queen do this?"
"Why else? It's not because of the situation in Europe at the moment. The entire European continent is already sitting on a powder keg. The situation is already a bit overheated. The entire Europe is hoping for an easterly wind to cool people down!"
"More importantly, this is the first time in human history that a Chinese emperor visits Europe... After all, this is a visit that is destined to go down in history, and there can be no mistakes!"
