Jérôme. Patterson's sudden order made Mirabeau. Plenkovich was caught off guard, and he did not understand what His Excellency the Governor had suddenly ordered him to lead his soldiers into the city of Libreville.

Jérôme. Patterson didn't give Mirabeau. Plenkovic thought about the time he spoke to Mirabeau in a tough tone. Plenkovich urged: "What are you waiting for! Execute the order! ”

"Yes! Sir! "Mirabeau. Plenkovic to Jérôme. After Patterson saluted, he quickly went to organize the men.

After about 20 minutes, a battalion of heavily armed infantry formed a phalanx and assembled in an open space outside the camp.

Mirabeau. Plenkovic reappeared in Jérôme. Patterson's front and to Jérôme. Patterson reported: "The whole camp is assembled, please instruct!" ”

Jérôme. Patterson followed Mirabeau. Plenkovic walked out of the camp together, looking at the full camp of 960 people outside the camp, he smiled with satisfaction on his face, and nodded to Mirabeau. Plenkovich gave the order: "Go!" ”

"Let's go!" Mirabeau. Plenkovich turned and trotted in front of the phalanx and shouted.

Columns of phalanxes heard Mirabeau. After Plenkovic's order, they quickly changed formation, and they marched in two formations towards Libreville. Patterson and Mirabeau. Plenkovic rode slowly behind the group.

In this way, the whole army marched for about half an hour and reached the city of Libreville.

At this time, the city of Libreville also received Jérôme. When Governor Patterson led an army from outside the city into the city, it was clear that the local merchants and residents of Libreville were entrenched in Libreville. Patterson's sudden transfer of troops was confused, and they also did not understand Jérôme. Why did Governor Patterson send troops into Libreville.

Unable to get the correct and useful information, rumors began to spread throughout Libreville for a while.

There are rumors that Jérôme. The reason why Patterson led his troops into Libreville was to use the army to eliminate the local forces in Libreville.

There are rumors that Jérôme. Governor Patterson did this in order to better loot Libreville.

In short, Libreville followed Jérôme. Patterson got closer and closer, and became more and more panicked.

However, when the vanguard arrived in Libreville, all rumors came to an abrupt halt as if they had been forced to press the pause button.

The soldiers of the Foreign Legion, who entered the city, began to occupy the streets of Libreville, centered on the governor's palace, by order of their commander.

Each street was guarded by two soldiers, and the full battalion of 960 men soon occupied a third of the Libreville district.

During the occupation of the streets of Libreville by the army, not a single person dared to resist this operation.

The drunkards who boast that they are the strongest explorers in the tavern on weekdays are also trembling in the face of real guns.

Mirabeau who did it all. Plenkovic is back in Jérôme. Patterson's front to Jérôme. Patterson reported: "Your Excellency, our troops are all in position! ”

"Thank you!" Jérôme. Patterson patted Mirabeau. Plenkovich said to him over the shoulder.

"Your Excellency, what else do we need to do?" Mirabeau. Plenkovic asked.

"No need, just let the army stand by!" Jérôme. Patterson's face drew a confident smile to Mirabeau. Plenkovic said lightly.

"Yes!" Mirabeau. Plenkovic follows Jérôme. Patterson ordered the troops occupying the streets to stand by.

More than an hour later, Jérôme, who was sitting in the governor's office. Patterson received a report from Rastigne.

Rastigne told Jérôme. Patterson, a merchant living in Libreville, wanted to have a conversation with the Governor.

"Is it finally here?" Jérôme. Patterson muttered something under his breath, then turned Rastigne and responded, "Let them come!" ”

"Yes!" Rastigne turned to leave, and after a while, several merchants led by Rasti to Jérôme. Patterson.

Jérôme. Patterson hurriedly got up, pretending to be unaware and said to the merchant in surprise, "Why are you all here!" Is there something wrong? ”

More than a dozen businessmen heard Jérôme. Patterson's aftermath showed a smirk.

"What do you mean by laughing?" Jérôme. Patterson pretended to be annoyed, frowned and said to the dozen or so merchants, "Are you all right?" If it's okay, leave now! If there's anything going on, tell me right away! ”

See Jérôme. Patterson, an unhappy businessman, hurriedly said that he had something.

"Listen!" Jérôme. Patterson paused the conversation, then reprimanded the businessmen present, "How do I know what you want to do with such a random conversation?"

Now I'm going to give you five minutes, and you can choose someone who can represent all of you to talk to me! ”

Five minutes later, the merchant finally elected a representative, and this representative was the one who had given the mansion to Jérôme. Patterson acted as a gentleman in the Doge's Palace.

"Say it! When? "Jérôme. Patterson asked the gentleman with a smile.

"Your Excellency the Governor, why did you send so many troops into Libreville!" The gentleman asked Jérôme in a low voice. Patterson Road.

"You mean I don't have the right to move troops into Libreville?" Jérôme. Patterson responded to the gentleman with a hint of displeasure.

"No...... No! The gentleman's heart trembled, and he hurriedly turned his mouth to Jérôme. Patterson said, "Your Excellency the Governor, you have the right to send troops into this city at any time!" We also warmly welcome you, Your Excellency the Governor, to be able to move troops into Libreville to guide us!

You say no! ”

The merchant behind the gentleman, after hearing his words, was likewise interested in Jérôme. Patterson said, "yes, yes" or something like that.

Jérôme, who saw through the weakness of the merchants of Libreville. There was a hint of contempt in Patterson's eyes, and he said to everyone present in a tough tone, "The reason why I sent troops into the city is to prevent accidents from happening next!" ”

"Unexpected ?!!!" The merchants present could not help but chuckle, they were afraid of Jérôme. Patterson would be rough with the city.

"That's right! I will be in the near future in the "Colonial Safety and Health Regulations and Regulations"! Hopefully, the whole city will do it according to the norms! "Jérôme. Patterson explained to the businessmen present.

The businessmen present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after hearing that it was just a document.

It's just that Jérôme. Patterson's next sentence made the hearts of the merchants present once again stuck in their throats, "I know that the people behind Libreville are talking about me, they are the governor of the flowing water, and you are the real ruler of Libreville!" ”

"Don't dare!" The gentleman bowed his head to Jérôme. Patterson replied that he did not dare to say that the Bonapartes were the governors of the flowing water, "We are only ......"

Before the gentleman could finish speaking, Jérôme. Patterson interrupted forcefully again, "Listen to me!" ”

The gentleman immediately fell silent and stood silently.

Jérôme. Patterson spoke again: "But I, the Governor of the Flowing Water, want to make some real achievements, so that I can rise!" Do you know what I mean? ”

The gentleman nodded in understanding.

Jérôme. Patterson spoke again to the gentleman and continued, "So I must increase the revenue of the city, and expand the area of our occupation, so that all the surrounding land is under our control.

At the same time, it reduces the mortality rate of the entire city, making it a benchmark...... Do you see what I mean? ”

"Understood!" The gentleman immediately said to Jérôme. Patterson responded, "We will certainly cooperate with your policies, Governor!" ”

"Hmmm! If only you could understand! "Jérôme. Patterson was pleased with their attitude of understanding the current affairs, "In a few days, my safety and health regulations will be introduced!" When the time comes, I hope you will support me a lot. ”

"Please rest assured that we will actively cooperate with you!" The gentleman hurried to Jérôme. Patterson assured.

"That's good!" Jérôme. Patterson patted the gentleman on the shoulder and said, "I'm looking forward to your performance!" ”

In this way, the forces of Libreville were matched by Jérôme. Patterson agreed, and by the time the merchant turned away, Jérôme. Patterson said to the merchant again, "That's right! You owe some taxes to the government, you can make up for them if you have time! I'm not willing to be urged again and again! ”

"Yes! Be! The businessmen have said that they will make up for it as soon as possible.

Over the next few days, Jérôme. Patterson and Dean Auster had been discussing the colony's safety and health regulations, and those who were in arrears paid their taxes on time.

A week later, the first version of the "Colonial Safety and Health Regulations" appeared, which mainly focused on how to prevent malaria, cholera and other uncommon diseases in the West, and at the same time called on the colonists to develop the habit of bathing, drinking hot water, and killing mosquitoes.

When Jérôme. When Patterson showed them the contents, the merchants' faces looked embarrassed.

Jérôme. There's nothing wrong with the Patterson rules, but they're a bit too much.

"Your Excellency the Governor, can you reduce some of the regulations appropriately!!" The merchant suggested.

"No! This is already the simplest version! "Jérôme. Patterson refused forcefully.

The merchant had to abandon the same gerrome. Patterson's argumentative mind.