The wind blows from the South Sea

Chapter 43 Jianghu Dao

Why is there a Royal Dutch garrison in Semarang but not in Surabaya?

The explanation for this problem is simple, because the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies needs to live within its means, and its nature is more like a company than a colonial government.

Considering the cost, its standing force is very small.

Surabaya is the capital of East Java, while Semarang is the capital of Central Java. The two places are about 259 kilometers apart and are both important coastal cities.

In coastal transport around the island

Going west from Surabaya City, you have to go all the way through Semarang to reach Batavia, which is the busiest coastal route, and vice versa.

The establishment of a naval station in Semarang can take into account the coastal routes of Surabaya City, whether it is anti-smuggling at sea or daily patrols. This is a must-have place that cannot be bypassed.

There are dozens of port cities along the coast of Java Island. The Royal Netherlands Navy has extremely limited forces and can only be located at important node locations.

Therefore, the naval station of the Royal Netherlands Navy is located in Semarang.

This side

Hearing that he could not occupy the Huang family's property for the time being, Feng Guohui's mood quickly became unhappy. He said a few words in a hurry, stood up and walked away.

They say they operate in compliance with the law, but they still care about it in their hearts.

Zheng Xiucai knew very well the temper of his boss. When he was generous, he was really generous. But when he was petty, he was not much better than a woman.

Lin Laowu made a joke at that time and said, "Commander, you are eating and drinking outside, have you forgotten all the brothers?"

Just this sentence offended Feng Guohui.

Later, the Nanyang Company's team expanded again and again, and the capable old brothers became captains and sub-captains. The incompetent ones at least worked for a long time and were considered small bosses at least.

More than fifty old guys all have some official positions, and some outstanding newcomers have been promoted, but Lin Laowu is one of the top soldiers.

This made Lin Laowu so ashamed that he was so frustrated that he wanted to leave Nanyang Company.

He threatened, "I don't want to keep you here, I have my own place to keep you."

Later, Lin Ada didn't know what he said to Lao Wu in private. This guy no longer dared to make mistakes, and he no longer dared to do things carelessly.

Everyone saw in their eyes that it was a blind man eating dumplings... He knew what he was doing, but he didn't dare to say it out loud.

Zheng Xiucai knew the reason

If Lin Laowu gave up his job like a stubborn donkey, he would definitely die, and there would be no possibility of the second ending.

And it will affect Boss Lin. Our boss is not a soft-hearted person.

Sure enough, after returning to Surabaya City, Lin Laowu was sent to the old camp to become a commander. He led the new recruits through endless training every day. This chapter has almost been solved.

Jinyu Louli

Two absent-minded gamblers, one tall and one short, stood up, pushed away the pillow mat offered by the charming girl next to them, went to the counting room, exchanged their chips, and then got up and left.

After walking out of the Jinyu Building, the short gambler couldn't help but look back. He happened to meet the eyes of the murderous-looking guy at the door, and he quickly lowered his head to cover it up.

Then he complained as he walked;

"Ghost, this business is too tricky. We might all end up here. It's like taking chestnuts from the fucking fire!"

"Then what should we do? We have already collected the deposit. We are just eating food that licks blood from the edge of the knife, and there is no turning back."

"I don't believe you can't see that these people have lives in their hands. Their murderous intent makes my back tremble. That Nanyang Company boss Feng Guohui is not easy to deal with either. His ideas are too tricky."

"Bujie, I didn't expect Nanyang Company to be so powerful."

"Let's go back and discuss it. It's too stupid to accept such a death mission. The money is too hot to get. I'm afraid I won't be able to spend it if I have a life. If that doesn't work, just return more money and go back. It's better to lose face and money than to lose your life. .”

"I also think it's too dangerous. Let's talk about it when we get back."

The two gamblers, one tall and one short, with mysterious identities, were walking on Wilson Street, looking around with alert eyes, taking in a panoramic view of the situation here.

There were several strong men sitting in the street shops drinking tea, and several men standing with their arms folded on their chests as if they were accidentally standing at the street entrance. They all exuded more or less murderous aura. This made them more and more frightened as they watched, feeling like they were trapped in a wolf's den.

There are not many pedestrians at night. Although they concealed themselves well, they were still focused on by these strong men in groups, and their eyes always stayed on them.

This made the two gamblers even more worried. They knew that this was the aura of a fellow gambler, which made the other party smell a hint of danger.

If he had walked two more times on Wilson Road, there was no guarantee that he would not be discovered.

In the teahouse on the street

Liu Fugui, the captain of the musketeers on duty at night, was sitting here drinking tea and drinking water with his brothers. His eyes also noticed the two men, tall and one short, who were leaving, and he narrowed his eyes dangerously.

from them

Liu Fugui could feel the same aura as his own. It was the mysterious sixth sense among predators, which made him feel uncomfortable as if his territory had been violated.

But he sat without moving, but kept staring at the two people as they disappeared into the night.

"What's wrong, Captain Liu... Do you want the brothers to follow and survey the bottom of the sea?"

"Forget it, remember these two people." Liu Fugui withdrew his gaze, picked up the fried peanuts on the table, peeled the shells, put the peanut kernels in his mouth, chewed them deliciously, and said;

"This is a gambler who came out of the Jinyu Tower. He doesn't seem like an ordinary gangster. He must have something going on.

See you next time, take a good look at these two people. "

"Captain Liu is very good at judging people with his moves. I have practiced boxing and kicking for several years. I feel that these two people walk very steadily, and they feel like they are ready to attack at any time, much like our top masters."

"That's the martial arts master. There are several martial arts schools in Surabaya City. Could it be that he is a martial arts master?"

"It's not like...looking at each other."

"Don't worry about it, mother. Next time I see someone using a musket to force me, no matter how powerful I am, I will have to kneel down."

"Hahaha...that's right."

Several strong men sitting in the teahouse started laughing while talking. They were full of confidence and felt as happy as Ni Tianxia.

Today, the Nanyang Company has a far-reaching reputation. It is a unique existence in Surabaya City and the entire East Java region, and no one dares to provoke it.

What do Jianghu people value most?

That's of course a matter of face. Regardless of the family power or gang power in Surabaya City, when you see the guys from Nanyang Company, you have to take a high look. This is the front.

Although the boss kept denying that Nanyang Company was involved in the world, he was afraid that he would fall in and be stained with dirt.

But most of the guys below still recognize their identity as Jianghu people in their hearts, but they are just changing their skin.

In Nanyang Company's Wilson Street and Curley Street, there are clerks manning the place from morning to night every day.

In case of any accident

Shots were fired during the day and message cannons were fired at night.

These town clerks will immediately go out and block all the intersections in and out of these two streets, trying to catch turtles in an urn.

The so-called letter gun is a homemade firecracker with two kicks.

The sound of firecrackers ushers in the new year. Wherever Chinese immigrants live, these traditional gadgets are indispensable.

behind the teahouse counter

There are about 10 flintlock muskets hidden. As long as they receive the signal to take action, these strong men who drink tea and blow water will transform into musketeers.

To put it bluntly, even if it has wings, it has to be shot down.

This place is relatively far from the old camp, and it takes fifteen or six minutes to run for reinforcements. Those close bays can be reached in just three or four minutes.

This is the real reason why Nanyang Company has particularly strong control over the territory. It seems to be a well-organized army, far beyond the comparison of Jianghu gangs.

(End of this chapter)