The first rays of sunlight shine on the ground in the morning, giving the street lamps that have been on all night time to rest. There are more and more pedestrians on the streets as time goes by. The vibrant city of Rome has entered a busy and lively day.

Antonio stood on the balcony, looking at the increasingly modern city, and his heart was full of emotion.

"It's been a long time since I've been back to Rome, and it's changed a lot."

He looked at the scene outside and couldn't help but admire.

Just as he was about to see more of Rome, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Your Excellency, Speaker Krispi has arrived."

A message from his entourage came from outside the door, telling Antonio to quickly pack up and prepare to welcome his friend.

"Antonio, I haven't seen you for so long, I almost can't recognize you."

As soon as he entered the door, Speaker Clipsi looked at Antonio who appeared in front of him and exclaimed. Because the Antonio in front of him is very different from the money of several years, how could Antonio be so dark in the past, and there are too many wrinkles on his forehead.

Faced with his friend's surprised expression, Antonio was not surprised, and he replied directly. "It's hard to get a tan in that part of East Africa, but it really hasn't changed."

"Tell me what you've done over the years, and how much has changed. I've received a lot of letters from you, but I want to hear more than just letters. ”

Faced with his curious friend, Antonio replied. "As you wish, let's sit down and talk."

Seeing that the two of them were going to have a long talk, the others took the door and left with great eyes.

Antonio then briefly told his friend about his experience over the years, and in his narration, Speaker Clipsi learned that his friend had traveled all over the East African colonies over the years, and even the front line of the war between Abyssinia and the Mahdi kingdom, he had been there several times, and he was so shocked that he called his friend really bold.

At the same time, he also asked curiously. "The Mahdi kingdom is still at war with Abyssinia?"

Antonio replied to his friend's inquiry. "Yes, there is still a war, but their war is a little different from ours."

Antonio then explained to his friends how the ongoing battle was fought. It turned out that the two countries did not admit defeat in the disputed Tana Lake, and every year when the farming season came, the two countries fought in the Tanna Lake area, winning that they could grow crops here for a year, and they had to leave in disgrace if they lost.

Hearing about the duel-like war was an eye-opener for Crispie.

After a pleasant conversation, Crispie suddenly said with a straight face. "Antonio, this time His Majesty has recalled you to Rome, you should know what happened."

Seeing his friend talking about business, Antonio replied with the same seriousness. "I know a little bit about it."

After hearing Antonio's answer, Crispi continued. "This summons is crucial, and if Your Majesty is satisfied, then it will be a logical matter for you to take over. But what are your plans for how to make your Majesty's choice? ”

Faced with his friend's inquiry, Antonio replied after a deep thought. "There are some ideas, but I don't know if it's appropriate, I don't know if you have any good suggestions?"

Faced with Antonio's rhetorical question, Crispie immediately replied. "Actually, there are three candidates for the governor of Borneo this time, and you are finally summoned to Rome for questioning, and it is obvious that His Majesty needs to use you. However, Borneo is still the first tax revenue center at present, so it is more or less necessary to show His Majesty the plan for economic development.

If I follow my meaning, when talking to Your Majesty, you need to focus on the term economic development, and then talk about the ethnic regulation and the officials you are good at. ”

After listening to his friend's advice, Antonio nodded in reply. "This is the same as I thought before, but I am not too good at economic development, and I am afraid that His Majesty will be disappointed at that time."

"That's how humble you are, what kind of place is East Africa, where the land is barren and not rich in products, and even minerals are scarce. You've been able to put this place in order, and you've been able to pay five million lire to Rome, which is already very good. ”

Faced with Crispie's compliment, Antonio shook his head. "It's all thanks to maritime transportation, and if I hadn't cleared out a few suitable ports, I would really have to play with sand in East Africa."

Then the two talked together for a while, and after waiting for a while, Crispie looked at the time and said. "If you still have to meet Your Majesty at noon, I won't bother you, and we'll talk when you're done."

"Okay, I won't send you out."

The two parted, just like they had been many years ago, without so many polite words.

When Crispie returned to the carriage, he glanced at the room where his friend was, and then said to the coachman. "Now let's go back."

In the room, after his friend left, Antonio sat in his chair and pondered. It wasn't until his retinue knocked on the door again that he woke up.

After receiving the news that his friend had left, he picked up a manuscript from his box, which he intended to make for his conversation with His Majesty. The idea on the manuscript was surprisingly familiar with what Speaker Crispi had talked about before, but now he was going to change it.

This change was a small half a day, and by almost noon, it was finally done again.

Satisfied, Antonio stretched his waist to relieve his fatigue, and then prepared to meet His Majesty. After all this, he suddenly said, "I hope I didn't think much of it." ”

He then boarded the carriage and headed for the palace.

Antonio stayed in the palace for a total of five hours, waiting until the lights were on, and then he left the palace.

With multiple pairs of eyes watching, the carriage carrying him made the way back to his residence.

Antonio, who returned to his residence, was glad that he had revised the draft, otherwise if the original plan had been followed, the position would not have fallen into his hands. This friend of mine has helped a lot.

The next day, Carlo signed the order appointing Antonio as Governor of Borneo, along with his choice of Governor of East Africa.

The new Governor General of East Africa unexpectedly fell into the hands of Sabot, the Secretary of State for the Interior, and no one except the person concerned knew whether his change from Minister of the Interior to Governor in charge was good. Of course, if it is to become the Governor of Borneo, it is definitely a huge progress.

And with Antonio getting the governor of Borneo, many ambitious people suddenly seemed to be deflated, and they also died down.

As for Antonio's friendship with the Speaker, the two are still talking in public.

However, with Antonio traveling to Borneo, there is a need to receive a successor in a different style than the previous governor, and it is believed that they are busy again.