My Italian: Chapter 103 Batavia under the muzzle top

Batavia in May has gradually become hot. In fact, this place is very hot 365 days a year, but the heat is even more uncomfortable in summer.

Although James Luton has been in Batavia for almost two years, he is still not used to the climate here.

The hot weather made the Governor-General not sleep well at all last night. He woke up this morning with dark circles under his eyes and couldn't help complaining. "Damn it, the weather. I want to get out of here and go back to the comfort of Amsterdam."

Of course, this complaint is just a complaint. It is so refreshing to be the governor in Batavia. Within two years of coming here, James Luton not only paid off the loan for the governor, but also has more than one million in savings. His exit deposit should amount to five million guilders. With such rich interests, every governor can basically work for three years, because too many people are staring at this position.

Of course, this is the result of normal circumstances. If there is any unexpected joy, then Governor Luton's wealth will be limitless. And now he's working on it.

It was a godsend. The people of the Qing Dynasty fought against France, giving the Netherlands a good opportunity to attack Lanfang. Although the war between the two countries has ended, it seems that the Qing Dynasty has no time to take care of Lanfang's situation.

Perhaps they should send a urging official letter to Colonel Pate, who led the team, and ask him to shoot down this **** Lanfang as soon as possible. These Chinese people are really much easier to use than the natives. They endure hardships and stand hard work, and they can accumulate wealth. Every time they harvest a wave, they are simply perfect lambs. Maybe I can harvest it before I leave office.

Governor Luton, who was thinking about something beautiful, was accidentally interrupted.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, Your Excellency."

"I am here."

Seeing the panting servant running, Luton said in dissatisfaction. "Don't I, the Governor, have any personal time?"

"Of course, Your Excellency the Governor, but..."

"But what?"

"But there is an emergency."

"what's the situation?"

"A fleet with the Italian flag came from the port. They asked for supplies to enter the port. Major General Jay of the City Defense Command asked for your opinion."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Leaving the aggrieved servant behind, Governor Luton hurried downstairs.

"What's the situation now."

Governor Luton, who arrived at the port, asked about the situation with Major General Jay who was one step ahead of him.

"Your Excellency the Governor, I just sent someone to inquire. This is the Italian fleet visiting Qing. They want to rest at the port and replenish supplies."

Facing Major General Jay's answer, Luton was very puzzled. "How come to us, don't they go to Malacca?"

"I didn't ask about this, but I personally suggest that the Italian fleet should be brought into the port. After all, it's just supplies and rest."

Of course, he didn't say the potential words, refusing a huge fleet to enter the port is not a wise choice for Netherlands Indonesia.

Besides, the strength of this fleet is amazing. It is completely stronger than the fleets of Britain and France in Southeast Asia. The strength of the Dutch fleet in Southeast Asia is not worth mentioning.

After hearing the words of the city defense commander, Governor Luton said after thinking about it. "If that's the case, then let it enter the port."

However, considering the large number of Italian fleets, Governor Luton said to his entourage. "Send a message to Chief Polk and let him take care of the city's law and order. I don't want to hear any bad news during this time."

After instructing his entourage, Governor Luton spoke to Major General Jay beside him. "Then let's meet and greet, visiting Italians."

Following the order of Governor Luton, the port was opened to the Italian fleet, and the Italian fleet that entered the port one after another filled the port, especially the three giant steel ships of more than 10,000 tons, which made people jump. At this time, Governor Luton felt a sense of remorse, and he regretted letting the Italian fleet into the port.

But it was too late to regret it now, so he could only greet the fleet commander and his party with a smile on his face.

"Hello, Governor Luton, thank you for opening the port to us."

As the fleet commander, Lieutenant-Admiral Silion didn't wait for Governor Luton to speak, so he stepped forward and thanked him.

Although Lieutenant General Helion was ahead of him, Governor Luton was not an ordinary person, so he immediately took over. "You're welcome, we should help each other. This is the etiquette we should have as a European country."

It's always weird to say this from Governor Luton's mouth. Because as long as the people who have stayed in the South China Sea are all, the Dutch are very tight on their own colony. Except for their own ships and ships with licenses, there are basically very few ships that can dock at the port of Batavia.

To allow the Italian fleet to dock, on the one hand, the two countries have no interest in it, and on the other hand, the Italian fleet is too powerful, and Governor Luton does not want to provoke each other.

After a brief introduction, Governor Luton said. "Since I can meet you all in Batavia, then I invite you to attend the welcome dinner, and let me honor the landlord."

In the face of the kind invitation of Governor Luton, Lieutenant General Silion and others will of course not refuse.

"Then there is His Excellency Governor Lao."

In the face of Lieutenant General Hilion's thanks, Governor Luton took advantage of the situation to express his greatest worry. "Your Excellency Lieutenant General, can you tell the naval officers and men of your country that Batavia is not a big city, so whether the officers and men of your fleet can only stay in the port area."

That's right, this is what Governor Luton is most concerned about. Because in this era, although the officers and soldiers of the navy were disciplined after they went ashore, fights also occurred from time to time, and if the Italian officers and soldiers made trouble at that time, whether to arrest them or not, this was a problem for Governor Luton.

So it is better to restrict it to the port area, which can reduce a lot of unnecessary troubles.

Facing Governor Luton's request, Lieutenant General Silion nodded. "No problem, I will order the boys to only operate in the port area, and I will also send military police to restrain them. I hope this is not a problem for you."

Facing the sensible Lieutenant General Silion, Governor Luton was very happy. "Your kindness is really admirable."

After solving the last trouble, Governor Luton personally invited Lieutenant General Hilion to be a guest at his Governor's Palace.

In the evening ~www.mtlnovel.com~ the Governor's Palace was brightly lit, and the banquet for Lieutenant General Hilion and others was held in a grand manner.

And a group of Italian officers, intertwined with the dignitaries of Batavia, a happy scene.

And Governor Luton personally accompanied him and introduced local prominent figures to Lieutenant General Silion.

"This is Mr. Korff, an executive of the East India Company."

The Dutch East India Company was a big name, and Lieutenant General Hilion stepped forward to hold Korff's hand.

"Hello, Mr. Korff."

"Hello, Lieutenant General Silion."

"This is Mr. Joe Gorman, whose family has been running the spice business."

Being able to run the spice business all the time, it can be seen that the energy of Mr. Gorman's family, Lieutenant General Silion also did not neglect.

"Hello, Mr. Gorman."

"Hello, Lieutenant General Silion."

Afterwards, Governor Luton successively introduced the local dignitaries to Lieutenant General Silion. His Excellency Lieutenant General greeted him Yiyi. It was a preliminary understanding.

When Lieutenant General Hilion was attending the dinner, a liaison ship of the Italian Navy entered the port of Batavia through inquiries from the Dutch.

A young officer jumped ashore without waiting for the boat to stabilize.

The lively welcome dinner always came to an end, and Lieutenant General Silion dragged his exhausted body, ready to take a rest.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"What's the matter, don't you know I'm going to rest?"

The adjutant's voice came from outside the door, "The lieutenant general is me. We just received bad news."

Hearing the adjutant's words, Lieutenant General Silion didn't even have time to put on his clothes, so he opened the door naked.

"what news?"

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