The thick smoke from the pipe slowly dissipated at the forefront of the top hat. This new and fresh thing was a trendy item even in the capital of the Kingdom. The monocular telescope was set up in this office, but Gordon didn't care about the outsiders' opinions. In Niamey, he had the final say. Not to mention looking at the sea view, even using the telescope to peek at the sailors and the black prostitutes who were recruiting guests on the docks, no one dared to say a word of gossip.

Gordon looked out through the open window in front of him. Groups of seagulls were spinning around the masts on the edge of the harbor dock, with sails dots rising and falling. The harbor was so beautiful under the setting sun. Two warships with high heads were about to enter the harbor. The pilots on the pilot were waving their flags to command the huge warships into the port channel. Seeing that the pilots were blushing with their angry faces seemed to be cursing the sailors on the deck of the warship, and the sailors were laughing happily. The second naval officer in uniform leaned on his arms with his arms leaning against the edge of the mast. A dirty coat was placed on his shoulders, as if watching the fun.

The mast was swaying and swaying. The thick and thick muzzle had been covered with moisture-proof cannon jackets. The officer on duty was carefully checking every corner of the deck. The diamond sign on his arms proved his special identity. After leaving the ship, no one had to board the ship without the approval of the officer on duty. Teams of sailors could not wait to land. Whiskey, Odega, beer, barbecue, steak, mellow and delicious wine and food that were not inferior to domestic ones were attracting the stomachs of sailors and crew members. Niamey, the most dazzling pearl inlaid in the west of the New World, shining with a shining light in the setting sun.

Nodded and took his eyes back from the telescope. The scenes in front of him gave Gordon a sense of pride. The kingdom's army still maintained a very high level and could deal with any war, whether at sea or on land, but not everyone in the country seemed to agree with his own view.

"Lt. Col. Carterwright, your soldiers performed well, and I admire them." Gordon casually put down his pipe, and the golden copper cast eagle was particularly dazzling on the oak table.

"Governor, you have been awarded the award. Every soldier in the Kingdom is equally brave and good at fighting. It is not only the soldiers under my command." Lieutenant Colonel Carter's beautiful cockscomb-style ship hat was covered with decorative chains, and the snow-white tapered pants made his slightly bloated figure look less harmonious. A gorgeous sword hung around his waist, and the bright red military top looked too bright.

"Is that? Then why does the Kingdom still disagree to solve the two thorns that are stuck in our hearts? In Niamey, we have 25,000 brave soldiers. In Dalbeda, we have 30,000 soldiers, and in Hoodma, we have 15,000 soldiers. These are just our army soldiers. Our navy and Marines have not yet included. What is the Kingdom waiting for?" Gordon shouted in dissatisfaction. He was not a person who likes to hide his emotions. Even in front of his subordinates, Carterwright was not his direct subordinate. He was a lieutenant colonel and directly belonged to the Kingdom Army Department. He led the 20,000 Leeds Army stationed within two hundred miles of Niamey, but here he had to obey Governor Gordon's orders.

"Governor, I think the kingdom should have its idea. In fact, these two colonial sites of the Tang people have been completely divided and surrounded by us and can no longer be expanded. How effective can the dozens of miles around it be? Apart from being able to serve as a supply port for ships, I really can't see how effective it is there. Their total garrisons there are no more than 10,000. It is easy for us to destroy them and can do it at any time. The question is whether it is necessary? If it is really necessary, when will it be more appropriate to act?" Carterlett obviously has adapted to the Governor, who is a little impatient. As the commander of the Niamey region, he cannot completely obey the Governor. He needs to give the Governor better advice.

"Do you think it's not necessary for us to pull those two nails out now?" Gordon asked resentfully.

"Well, that's what I think. If we had this energy, maybe it would be more rewarding to put it in other aspects." Carterlet shrugged.

"You mean we should continue to go deeper into the inland areas?" Gordon frowned. As the governor, he certainly hoped that the area of ​​the control area could be expanded to an infinite extent, but there were too many unknown dangers in the inland areas of the New World. Malaria, swamps, crocodiles, giant pythons, piranhas, poisonous bees, and poisonous ants. These unheard dangers are likely to take the lives of soldiers at any time, not to mention those hostile indigenous primitive residents, Gordon has been hesitant on this issue.

"Yes, Governor, we should continue to move forward. I heard that the Famini people have moved south from the north to the hinterland of the mainland. I think we should not fall behind. The Tang people claimed that they had enjoyed lordship sovereignty over the inland Great Lakes area and provided evidence to the diplomatic departments that they implemented ruling management in that area. This is not good news. Our expedition team has not even discovered where the Great Lakes area is, but the Tang people are already implementing ruling. What does this mean?" Carterlet was a little excited when he mentioned this issue, and his speech speed became much faster.

"The Tang people are indeed ahead of us and the Famini people in exploration inland. Unfortunately, the Barodz people who first explored on the New World seemed to have completely turned their interest to the small islands on the sea. They seemed to be very satisfied with the status quo." Gordon shook his head regretfully. The Barodz people have begun to decline. If the hinterland of the mainland falls into the hands of the Barodz people, it may be much easier for the kingdom to take back that land. However, the Tang people, an ancient nation from the East, heard that their emperor had read books in Heidelberg, have now completed the unification of almost the entire Eastern continent and occupied the entire central and northern part of the Central Continent. It is terrifying to think about it. Even the rude nomadic peoples on the Tenggery grassland are willing to crawl at his feet. Gordon has to admire this.

"Governor General, the Famini people have arrived at the legendary Great Lakes area and even had conflicts with the Tang people. Now the diplomatic departments of the two countries are negotiating. I think we should also speed up the entry and can't wait any longer. Maybe this is an opportunity. The Famini people may need our help. If we can join forces with the Famini on this issue, our chances will be much greater." Carterlet's speech was obscure, but the meaning revealed was very obvious.

"You mean that the Kingdom can join forces with the Famini people to deal with the Tang people in the hinterland of the mainland?" Gordon's eyes lit up.

"Well, that's right, the Great Lakes area is just a new land without a master. The Tang people cannot declare that they belong to them just because they enter first. It should belong to us all, and at most they can occupy a larger share. Our diplomatic departments should not admit their unreasonable demands. Of course, if the Tang people's rule there is indeed very stable, we can also ask them to make some compromises in other places, such as some areas further south, or even the two nails you mentioned." Lieutenant Colonel Carteright laughed.

"Well, this suggestion is interesting. I am not interested in the inland further south, but if these two nails can be pulled out, I would be willing to cooperate with the Famini people once." Gordon suddenly became excited. The Famini people are also enemies of the kingdom, but the enemies are also divided into occasions. Here, the enemies can also cooperate.

"Governor, if you want to cooperate with the Famini people, we must first find the way to the Great Lakes. Otherwise, it will be difficult for those in the diplomatic department to surrender with their mouths. We have to prove to them that we also exist in the Great Lakes. As for your interest, I think the southern inland may be more useful in the future, but it depends on you." Carterwright also knew that although he had different views from the other party, the other party was a very stubborn person, and Governor Gordon was a retired officer from the Navy. His thinking was always the same as the navy, and he always believed that the coastline was the most important, and the inland area was full of ignorance, rudeness and danger, and it was not worth the risk of the Kingdom soldiers.

Sure enough, Gordon ignored Carterwright's suggestion, but he was willing to cooperate with the Famini people, and Carterwright had already expected this.

Just as the Governor of the Kingdom of Leeds to Niya and the Army Commander was arguing about cooperation with the Famini, the diplomatic commissioner of the Kingdom of Datang in the central New World was also politely negotiating with the Famini diplomatic envoy.

"Mr. Maoser, I have listed you many facts that are enough to prove that our Tang Empire's rule in this area has long existed. The indigenous people in this area have already obtained the overseas territorial citizenship of our Tang Empire. You have also seen the legal identity certificates they hold. They are the employees of the Tang merchants in the plantations in this area. Our Tang Dynasty had effectively managed this place a year ago. Isn't this enough to prove it?"
Chapter completed!