Chapter 185 The deal is reached
"Ahem!" Becker said: "Our East African war faction is ready to take over the Yeke Kingdom, but considering the friendship between the two countries, we want your Majesty to do it yourself. Two choices."
After saying this, Becker himself felt a little embarrassed, as he would never say that he would destroy other countries' diplomatic activities.
Sure enough, Msili's fist on the opposite side was hardened, and his face was so gloomy that he could drip water, but he still held back and asked: "Oh, what options do you plan to give me?"
"The first step is to resist to the end, and then my East African army will take action personally. If that happens then, no one will be left alive." Becker said with a sudden change of style.
"Mr. Becker, I have to say that you are so courageous. I don't know how strong your military strength is in East Africa, but you are so stubborn. Don't you know how serious the consequences of offending a monarch can be?" ?" Msili said tit for tat.
“Now, you guys are not in East Africa, but in my hands. You don’t think you can run amok here with dozens of guns!
My mother Xili ruled the Yeke Kingdom not only with firearms, but with wisdom. There were so many slave traders, but I was the only one who achieved such success. Just.
When you step into this royal city, I have already arranged for the warriors from all over the country. Now there are hundreds of guns pointing at your people, many archers, and countless spears. Spearmen, as long as you make any changes, you will be beaten into pieces in a short time," Msili said proudly to Becker.
"Well, why did your Majesty say that? We carry weapons mainly to guard against wild beasts. Your Majesty also knows that Africa has the most wild beasts." Becker said: "And this time we are here to discuss cooperation. Your Majesty still has How can you rely on guessing without listening to the second option? ”
"Then let's hear it! If you can't satisfy me, then you won't be able to blame me for being cruel!" Msili said.
"The second option is that Your Majesty takes the initiative to take the subjects of the Yeke Kingdom and give up the Yeke Kingdom. As a thank you, we in East Africa are willing to provide a batch of arms to your Majesty to help you rebuild your country abroad." Becker said to Msiri.
After listening to Becker’s words, Msili’s first concern was the matter of arms. As for East Africa’s desire to annex the Yeke Kingdom, this is not a secret. Judging from the past style of the East African colonies, they are Greedy.
Msili said: "Your country really has a good idea. You plan to buy my entire kingdom with just a little arms. Have you done this business before?"
Becker retorted: "Your Majesty, it's not the entire kingdom. We just want the land under your feet. As for your wealth and subjects, we will naturally take them all away.
I think your Majesty should know that it is not difficult to find a blessed place to re-establish the country if you have a gun in your hand.
There is no need for both of us to fight to the death for this little bit of land. Moreover, I think you know best the advantages of firearms over traditional weapons. ”
After listening to Becker’s words, Msili understood that these East Africans really planned to devour the Yeke Kingdom without paying the price.
"There is nothing in the world that cannot be made simple, but how much can you offer in East Africa?" "Msili said.
Becker held out five fingers.
"Five hundred guns? No, too few!" Msili shook his head.
Becker said awkwardly: "I'm talking about fifty guns."
"Mr. Becker, can you East Africans show some dignity? The Kingdom of Yeke is so big. The area is not something that can be obtained easily with fifty guns. "
"Your Majesty, it's business! You have to bargain, of course, if you think the price is not suitable, you can make a request!" Becker said.
"At least a thousand guns and corresponding ammunition. You know, we have to give up the entire Yeke Kingdom. We can't start a business outside without arms." Msili said.
"One thousand is too many, at most seventy, seventy guns, plus the musketry team owned by His Majesty, can travel sideways throughout Central Africa." Becker said.
"Mr. Becker, this is not how the accounts are calculated. The Kingdom of Yeke has been developed for a long time. I, Msili, have been managing the Kingdom of Yeke conscientiously for so many years. Let’s not talk about anything else. Look at this palace, his It’s worth more than seventy guns!” Msili said.
“Well, Your Majesty, in fact, these palaces and cities have no value to us in East Africa, but are a burden. Just like the buildings left by the Zanzibar people in East Africa, just demolishing them will It cost us a lot of effort," Becker said. What a waste of natural resources, Msili cursed in his heart and said: "It is of little value to your country, but this was built by the Yeke Kingdom after spending a lot of financial, material and manpower.
< br>Moreover, my request is placed in You can’t find anything so cheap in the whole of Africa! It’s not difficult for you to make a thousand guns. If you meet this requirement of mine, it doesn’t matter if the Yeke Kingdom gives up. Not only that, we can also keep our citizens. To you.”
"Ah! This is not possible. Your Majesty, we only need land in East Africa. Of course, your people should go with you on the expedition. After all, do you need manpower outside?" Becker said hurriedly.
"But why do I need so much waste? I only need to bring the warriors and officials of the Yeke Kingdom and go into battle lightly. This group of natives is also a burden to me." Msiri faced Baker Er said.
Becker pondered for a while in the palace. This fact made him unexpected. This Msili was simply incompetent and extremely indifferent to his own people. It seemed that he couldn't do it without showing some sincerity. , the important land in East Africa does not want people, we must find a way to let Msili drive these natives out of the Yeke Kingdom.
"Your Majesty, that's good. This time we in East Africa will suffer a little loss. We can provide you with five hundred guns, but you must take your own people away with you. You must know that five hundred guns can organize A powerful army is enough for us in East Africa to conquer the Kingdom of Yeke personally.
So if you pay 500 spears, you must not pay more. By then, you can easily build another one with these 500 spears. A kingdom of yekes ”
"One thousand!" Msili said still minding his own business.
“Hmph, Your Majesty, He Qiqi and I are talking about cooperation with you, not because we are afraid of the strength of the Yeke Kingdom. It would be meaningless if we continue to pull this string. The price is five hundred, no more.< br>
Otherwise, I can only regret to announce that this negotiation has failed," Becker said with a hint of threat.
It seems that this is indeed the bottom line in East Africa. Msili is indeed a smart man, otherwise he would not be able to complete the transformation from slave trader to king.
In fact, from the beginning, Msili had no intention of confronting East Africa head-on. He just wanted to get as much as possible from East Africa.
Under Msili's rule for more than thirty years, the Yeke Kingdom is now no longer able to sustainably drain its waters. Riots occur frequently and are suppressed by force.
Msiri does not have any obligations to rule the Yeke Kingdom. After taxing, he only needs to buy weapons without thinking. If there is any opponent, he will be sent to see Allah.
Under Msiri's governance, the population of the Yeke Kingdom decreased by 30%, so there was a plan to accept Eastern Bantu people into the army.
The local indigenous people are no longer easy to manage. Naturally, Msili wants to throw the blame away and find another place to start over.
The envoy sent from East Africa just allowed Msili to extort a batch of arms. As Becker said, with five hundred guns, he could travel across Central Africa.
Moreover, the Yeke Kingdom originally had a musketeer force of several hundred people. After East Africa restricted the supply of ammunition, it still has more than 300 people.
"Okay, Mr. Becker, this time for your sake, I reluctantly agree to this simple offer, but for five hundred to one gun, not a single shot will be missing." Msili said.
“Your Majesty, don’t worry, as long as we don’t see a single native left when we accept the Kingdom of Yeke, we will naturally keep our promise.
But before that, we can only provide a hundred guns. , only after confirming the result can the rest be handed over to your country at the border.
This is also considered an employment, so your country can rest assured that there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future," Becker said.
After thinking for a while, Msili drank all the wine in his hand and said: "Deal!"
(End of this chapter)