Kunjiang originates from the Capuas Mountains in the center of the island, with a total length of 1,143 kilometers. After the river enters Pontianak, there are plains and lakes along the coast, which is a piece of excellent fertile soil. In addition, in the nearby mountainous areas, small rivers wash out
Gold has made this place the first choice for Chinese immigrants.
Through the reclamation and cultivation by the Chinese, the coast of Kunjiang River has now become a land of plenty. The fertile Kunjiang River Basin immediately attracted the peeps of the Dutch. How could the Dutch give the fruits of so much hard work to the Dutch?
We were robbed, and we had no choice but to fight to the end.
At present, Lanfang has mobilized the armed forces to the Kunjiang area in Pontianak, intending to use Kunjiang to defend the river.
Therefore, during this period of time, Liu Enguan had not slept at all. He had to work hard every day to collect supplies, purchase weapons and ammunition, boost morale, and other matters. He was so busy that he never touched the ground.
No, in a tributary of the Kunjiang River, someone discovered the movement of the Dutch, and Liu Enguan immediately arranged for someone to go check it out.
"Lu Er, ask Li Si to take a team of people to Gannan to see if there are any Dutch people."
The name of Lu Er in Liu Enguan's mouth is Liang Luyi, and he is now his right-hand man. "Don't worry, Chief, I will let him, Li Si, take the people there."
After saying that, Liang Luyi strode out, and soon he heard his loud and angry voice. "Li Si, where did you die? Come out quickly."
Liu Enguan smiled, shook his head and continued to deal with other things.
But as if it was destined, just when he picked up a document and was about to read it, he only heard a thumping sound coming upstairs. It was not good for the bamboo building to make too much noise.
Before Liu Enguan could ask questions, the bamboo door was pushed open, and he saw that it was Luo Yibo, one of the leaders of Lanfang. Due to the special system of Lanfang, it is composed of various companies (similar to Jianghu societies), and its leader
People are respected as leaders. Before he could speak, the Luo leader spoke.
"Chief, your cousin Luo Yibo is here. He also brought a European with him and said he must see you."
His cousin came and brought a European with him to see him. Liu Enguan, who was a little confused by Luo Yibo's words, said, "Tell me, what's going on?"
Facing the confused Liu Enguan, Luo Yibo then told the story of his meeting with his cousin. It turned out that Luo Yibo was patrolling the Kunjiang River with his people, and happened to encounter Liu Jingsheng who came by boat and claimed to be Liu Enguan's cousin.
What's even more surprising is that there is a foreigner beside him.
However, after some questioning, Luo Yibo discovered that this was really the chief's cousin, so he immediately asked his people to bring these two people over, while he quickly set up a boat and came to report first.
After hearing Leader Luo's report, Liu Enguan pondered for a while. His cousin came all the way from his hometown, and he brought a European with him. He immediately realized something and said quickly. "When they arrive at the shore, we will welcome them in immediately. Forget it.
I'll pick it up myself."
Not long after, the boat carrying his cousin Luo Yibo docked. Liu Enguan, who had been waiting here, immediately stepped forward and grabbed his cousin who was just getting off the boat. "Brother Jingsheng, long time no see."
"My lord, you have lost weight."
After briefly saying hello to his cousin, Liu Jingsheng, who was not good at words, immediately pulled over the accompanying foreigner. "This is Major Kerra from Italy. He is a military attaché of the embassy."
It turned out that he was an Italian. After hearing his cousin's words, Liu Enguan, who was slightly disappointed, still greeted him with a cheerful face. "Hello, Major Kerra, I'm glad to have you here."
"Hello, Mr. Liu, I took the liberty of asking your cousin to help me this time, mainly because I want to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Lanfang."
Major Kella's Chinese is not bad. Although he is still a bit arrogant, he can at least understand it. However, what he said almost made Liu Enguan laugh. Lanfang, a remote and remote place, is also beautiful. Even a three-year-old child would not believe it.
"That's no problem. Since the Major wants to see the beautiful scenery, I will let someone familiar with you take you for a walk. But after all, you are a guest from afar, and I like to make friends the most. Can you honor me as a landlord?
, I’ll take you on a tour.”
"Very happy to."
The two had a brief conversation and immediately decided that they were going to have a private conversation. At this time, Liu Enguan said to a person next to him, "It's not easy for my cousin to come here with all the effort, so he can entertain me."
The person next to him was naturally very discerning and immediately complimented Liu Jingsheng with a smile on his face. "Brother Liu must be exhausted from the long journey. I will take you to have a rest and ask the kitchen to prepare some game for Brother Liu to try."
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After Liu Jingsheng was taken away, Liu Enguan waved his hand and gave guidance. "Mr. Major, please come this way."
After briefly taking Major Kerla around twice, Liu Enguan immediately took him to the bamboo house where he lived. After giving instructions to the guards on the way, the two came to the main room.
After the guest of honor was seated and the servants served coffee, Liu Enguan spoke. "I'm afraid Major Kerra didn't come here just to see the scenery. I think you are more interested in the weapons and warehouses we carry."
"Yes, your Excellency is right."
Major Kerra didn't try to hide it at all and admitted it directly.
Hearing Major Kella's direct admission, Liu Enguan stood up immediately and said aggressively, "Then tell me your purpose, and don't lie to me with words that can't even coax a three-year-old child."
"I want to see if you have the strength to resist the Dutch."
Bang, Liu Enguan slapped the revolver he carried on the table and said with a bad expression. "Now, do you think we have the strength to stop the Dutch?"
Faced with Liu Enguan's threats, Major Kella ignored them at all and only saw him shaking his head and replying. "I'll tell you the truth, your equipment is too poor and many of you don't even have a rifle. It's impossible to stop the Dutch unless there are outsiders."
s help."
Major Kerra used the word "outsider" very seriously. He believed that Chief Liu could understand what he said.
Sure enough, Liu Enguan lost his momentum immediately, but he was still fighting to the death, so he retorted directly. "Can it be that your help from Italy can make the Dutch retreat?"
"Your Excellency is right, we in Italy can make the Dutch retreat, and not only can we make them retreat, but we can also restore Lanfang to its largest territory."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Faced with Major Kerla's words, Liu Enguan burst into laughter.
"What do you have in Nanyang? You have no soldiers and no ships. Why should you let the Dutch listen to you?"
Facing the ridicule, Major Kerra looked at Liu Enguan in front of him and said word for word. "Who said we have no soldiers or ships? It's just that you don't know."
"You don't have to make a draft to brag. If you Italians had soldiers and ships, I would have gotten the news a long time ago. Don't think that we in Lanfang are not well-informed in Nanyang. As long as there is any trouble, we will know it immediately."
"We are really ignorant. We don't show our strength in Nanyang, so we think we have nothing to do. Let me tell you, our fleet is on the way. If you want to get help, you should speak up early, otherwise when we leave, then you
Just face the Dutch yourself."
As soon as Major Kella finished speaking, he stood up and made a pre-walking gesture.
Seeing that the Italian was about to leave, Liu Enguan quickly stepped forward to stabilize him. "Please wait a moment, Major. I don't think your country's help will be free, right?"
"certainly."
"So what are the conditions?"
"This is very simple. As long as Lanfang declares independence and asks for help from our country, our country will naturally help you. It will also expand your territory several times."
"And what's the price?"
"You announced your intention to join Italy and become our overseas province in Nanyang."
Liu Enguan understood now that there was a wolf in front of him and a tiger in the back, all trying to eat Lan Fang.
After saying this, Major Kerla took out a document and handed it to Liu Enguan. "This is our country's condition. At least compared to the Dutch, our country has no intention of using it to serve you and then abandon it. Your Excellency, please think about it."
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After informing Liu Enguan of such a straightforward threat, Major Kerra stood up and left. He believed that Chief Liu of Lanfang would read the documents he gave him.
After seeing Major Kerra walking away, Li Enguan couldn't help but open the document.
