C1839 British escort (2/2)
The Governor Philip gave a forced smile, ”That's right. This wine was originally brewed by you Dutch people to adapt to the tropical climate. It's to clear the heat, take the water, and eliminate the heat … And it can prevent malaria! ”
”Alright, let's not talk about these trivial matters anymore. My friend, what is the important matter that you have come all the way from Jakarta? ”Could it be because of that war …”
Wei Liyaka immediately sat up straight. ”Yes, it's for the war in the north of Kalimantan Island, I think you should know, the Chinese people have already obtained complete victory. According to our intelligence, they want to create their own province in the north, and incorporate them into the Chinese!”
”Too arrogant, the power of the Nanyang Chinese is already huge enough, how can we let these Chinese people continue to grow? When I came in, I saw that you were looking for the Navy... Were they preparing to make their move? ”Do you need our cooperation? Although our navy is insufficient, we can still do our best …”
Governor Philip smiled bitterly and put down his wine cup: ”My friend, how long have you not paid attention to the situation in Europe? Europe is now in a mess, there is no chance of fighting! ”
”These warships are not meant to attack the Chinese... This is an order from the Prime Minister himself, all the warships are the guards of Emperor Tongzhi of the Great Qing and the leader of the Chinese clan Xiao Letian. These warships will escort them past the Suez Canal and will be protected by the British Mediterranean and Atlantic fleets.
”AHH!” The wine cup in Governor Wei Liyaka's hand rolled onto the thick carpet. It did not break but the ice cubes and wine were scattered all over the floor.
”Why? Could it be that Prime Minister Benjamin could not see through the Chinese threat? Didn't he make up his mind to weaken the Chinese? They even started to search Prussia's merchant ships together with Russia. Didn't you capture all the cargo ships that carry military goods to the Chinese? ”
”My God! How could the Royal British Fleet be the bodyguard of the Chinese people? I am ashamed for you! ”
Fei Li smiled bitterly and shook his head, ”What can we do? Is it as you wish to invade the Kalimantan Island and start a war with the Chinese? Why? ”There has to be a reason …”
”The northern part of Kalimantan Island has always been the territory of the King, and they aren't our colonies. ”Furthermore, the Chinese are using the banner of revenge, using Russia to launch a sneak attack, while the natives take advantage of the chaos to rob us …”
”The crafty Xiao Letian has already set off an earth-shattering wave of public opinion in Europe. The entire Europeans know what the Sha Russia is doing in the Belait, and they also know what those natives are doing … ”Damn it, to think that a Chinese would be the first to win over the people. If we send out the army at this time, how do we explain it to the council and what would the people think of it?”
Wei Liyaka impatiently rubbed her temples: ”But you guys are not going to provide escort for the Chinese, are you? When did the Royal Navy become a fleet for the Chinese? ”
Governor Philip was equally unconvinced: ”Yes, you think I'm not angry? ”But this is an order from the Prime Minister, and it is said that the Queen is exerting influence behind her back. What else can we do?”
”Queen? Why would the queen do that? ”
”Why else? Wasn't it because of the situation in Europe, that the entire continental Europe was already sitting on a barrel of gunpowder, and the situation was already overheating? The entire Europe was hoping for a gust of wind from the east to cool them down! ”
”More importantly, this is the first time in human history that an emperor of China has visited Europe... This is, after all, an interview destined to go down in history, and no mistakes can be made! ”