African Entrepreneurship Records

Chapter 503: Nosy

East Africa established a provincial government in Pontianak and controlled various affairs in Pontianak with the assistance of the army. Pontianak looked like a provincial capital. However, East Africa's actions attracted the attention of the Dongwanlu government. .

The matter is so embarrassing. Although Lanfang Overseas Province has been established, the Lanfang Republic still exists. After all, East Africa negotiated with the Netherlands and did not discuss with the Lanfang Republic. Therefore, the Lanfang Republic did not know about this at all. It was inexplicable. Being replaced by someone, of course I felt uncomfortable, and even caused panic in Lanfang Company.

 East Wanlu.

"You mean that group of Germans want to directly occupy the magpie's nest?" Liu Asheng said angrily after hearing the report from his men.

"Da Tongzhi, this matter is close to ten. Our people were directly disarmed by the Germans. I had no choice at the time. The situation was stronger than the people, and the muzzle of the gun was pressed against my forehead, so I could only compromise and come back for ventilation. Report."

Liu Asheng felt better when he heard what Liu Ah Man said. After all, his subordinates were loyal, so it was a good thing. However, what Liu Asheng didn't know was that Liu Ah Man mainly didn't know the origins of these Germans. If it was the Netherlands I'm afraid Liu Ah Sheng would have surrendered directly to the city. If he knew about Xiao Jiujiu in Liu Ah's heart, then Liu Ah Sheng would be furious to death.

Liu Asheng asked curiously: "Then how did the Germans capture the city so easily? Didn't you resist?"

“Da Tongzhi, you also know that last time the Germans came and left a small group of troops in Pontianak, this time they cooperated with the Germans from overseas, and we were caught off guard.”

“What about the Dutch in Pontianak? They didn’t respond?” Liu Asheng then asked.

As a puppet regime, the Dutch have a strong influence in the Lanfang Republic. After all, they supported Liu Asheng, so the Dutch also attach great importance to Pontianak, the largest city in the Lanfang Republic.

Hearing Liu Asheng mention the Dutch, Liu Asheng became angry. He said depressedly: "I'm afraid we were sold by the Dutch. I saw the Dutch steward of Pontianak City talking happily with the Germans, and finally took a boat directly. Gone, it’s obvious that they were colluding.”

Liu Ah Sheng's words made Liu Ah Sheng very angry, "How could they do this? I have done my best in handling the things they told them over the years, but in the end they sold us!"

Liu Ahao looked at his cousin and smiled bitterly and said: "We are just dogs in the eyes of the Dutch. This owner wants to sell the dog now, why does he need to ask the dog's opinion?"

Liu Asheng was a little embarrassed when his cousin said this. It was too unpleasant. How could he be a Dutchman's dog?

"Aha, I know that people outside have not said anything good about me over the years, but you have to understand me! When I work for the Dutch, I mainly consider family interests. Otherwise, how can our Liu family obtain the right to rule Lanfang Company? No Even if you gain the right to rule, you won’t be able to become the lord of Pontianak.”

"Cousin, I know, but the situation has changed now! Obviously the Dutch are very polite to the Germans. There are only two points. Either the Dutch are afraid of the Germans, or the Germans have given benefits to the Dutch, but no matter what, we are all It cannot change the fact that the Germans are now becoming bigger in Lanfang."

This is what Liu Asheng is worried about. Although the Dutch had ambitions for Lanfang in the past, he and the Dutch were in a cooperative relationship, and the two parties at least had some friendship. Now the Germans have come and occupied Kunlan without consulting him. Dian, this is not giving yourself any face.

"In this case, I remember that these Germans come from some East African kingdom. It is probably a European country, probably similar to the Netherlands, so you send someone to Pontianak to visit the German officials and find out their purpose. If nothing can be done, , it is best to give priority to ensuring the status and interests of our Liu family in Lanfang." Liu Asheng ordered.

 The Germans don’t come to us, but we have to go and figure out the Germans’ intentions. If the Germans have the same demands as the Dutch, it will be easy to deal with. Whoever treats them as dogs is not a dog, it is just a change of owner. Liu Asheng's abacus was good, but East Africa naturally knew his little thoughts. It was precisely because of knowing that East Africa did not notify Liu Asheng's family power.

It is self-evident that Ernst attached great importance to the Lanfang Republic. He regarded it as an overseas province in East Africa. Naturally, he could not allow family forces like Liu Asheng to continue to exist.

Governor Wilt, who had just established a foothold in Pontianak, did not know the plans of the small government of Dongwanlu, and did not care if he knew it. At this time, he was busy clearing the way for East Africa to completely control Lanfang Overseas Province.

"Your Majesty the Governor, we have investigated and found out that there are 13 brothels, more than 30 opium dens, and more than 40 other illegal organizations in Pontianak City. If we transform Pontianak City now, it may not be so easy."

 Speaking of brothels, they actually exist in East Africa and are legal. As for why the brothels in Lanfang Republic are not legal, there are naturally some differences from East Africa.

  Artists in East African brothels are all non-citizens, and there are strict rules and regulations, subject to the supervision of the East African government.

The brothels in the Lanfang Republic are all privately owned and the management is very chaotic. Moreover, after Lanfang became an overseas province of East Africa, the Chinese artists in the brothel are naturally citizens of East Africa. Regardless of the deviant system of the East African Kingdom, Ernst treats everyone equally. Treating East African citizens as human beings, Ernst naturally could not tolerate sand in his eyes.

Ernst hated opium dens even more. Although he himself was involved in this kind of business, he was outsourced to Arab merchants and was only allowed to sell to foreigners passing through East Africa.

Wilt said seriously: "It seems that the evil forces in Pontianak are quite powerful. If we don't use heavy punches, I'm afraid we won't be able to defeat them."

Wilt was one of the German orphans adopted by the Prince of Hechingen. He received a serious Hechingen education since he was a child, so he had very upright views. It was also because of this background that Ernst sent him to Lanfang as governor.

“Your Majesty the Governor, shall we attack them now?”

Wilt waved his hand and said: "Now is not a good time. We have made too many moves in Pontianak, which will cause fierce resistance in other areas of Lanfang. Only after the local army comes, we can completely control Lanfang through force." , can we talk about transformation again.”

Currently, East Africa only controls Pontianak, and areas other than Pontianak are still in a free-range state. Therefore, Wilt does not want to cause turmoil in other areas due to drastic reforms. It will not be too late to wait until the military takes over other areas before taking action.

Wilt continued: "You continue to investigate, this time mainly in areas outside Pontianak, to investigate clearly the various forces in Lanfang Province, so as to facilitate the military's follow-up work."

 “Yes, Your Excellency the Governor!”

The various forces in the Lanfang Republic would never have thought of such things in East Africa. After all, brothels and opium dens are normal in their eyes. This is the characteristic of the times. Only East Africa is more unusual, so the East African official sent people to investigate. Regarding their industries, they were somewhat cooperative. They thought that East Africa just wanted to collect taxes, but they did not expect that East Africa wanted to ban these black industries.

Of course, it is not completely banned. As long as rectification is made in accordance with East African policies, it can still be reopened. As for whether it is legal or not, that is East Africa’s final decision. Officially recognized as legal, such as geisha, East Africa just said that it cannot be used in its own country. People, the indigenous people from other countries on the island can also use it. Is it also an option for Japanese migrant workers in Nanyang?

 (End of this chapter)