Chapter 184 Negotiation
Not long after, a colorfully dressed black warrior came to the scene. Compared with the surrounding indigenous people wearing simple cloth and the plainly dressed East African soldiers, this black warrior could tell at a glance that he was in Ye Ye The status of Ke Kingdom is not low.
"I am the bodyguard of His Majesty Msiri. Your Majesty has agreed to receive you. Please follow me." said the black warrior.
"Please." Becker made a polite gesture in response.
The black palace guards of the Yeke Kingdom took Becker and others towards the capital of the Yeke Kingdom.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, I saw a city surrounded by slums of various sizes, with a magnificent palace standing in the middle.
The urban environment is naturally unsightly. The East Africans covered their mouths and noses before crossing the muddy road mixed with unknown liquid.
This made the palace guards of the Yeke Kingdom feel very embarrassed. However, these East Africans were the guests that His Majesty Msili wanted to see, so it was not easy for him to have an attack.
When everyone walked through the slums, it seemed as if they suddenly came to another world. The dirt road turned into a road paved with stone slabs. The palace just seen outside the city was surrounded by a circle of walls, but it was too short so it was included in the slums. Covered so that no one could see it.
This is probably the royal city of the Yeke Kingdom. The royal city reveals a strong Arabic architectural style. The stone pillars and carvings are not indigenous to the indigenous people. This should be the original invitation of Msili to the Sultan of Zanzibar. Built by Chinese craftsmen.
The black guard led Becker and others into the city gate. The guard guarding the gate saluted him with a gun in his hand. After passing through the city gate, the palace suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Everyone, according to His Majesty's request, you are not allowed to bring weapons into the palace. You can only enter the palace if you give your weapons to us for safekeeping. Otherwise, you will have to rest here." The guard said to Becker and others. .
This is difficult for the East Africans. Guns are their lifeblood, especially when they are in the enemy camp, so it is naturally impossible to hand them over to the enemy.
At this time, Becker called Merk over and said: "Mr. Merk, I was responsible for this matter. Naturally, I need to be responsible for it to the end. I will go there with a slave translator later." That Msili, you lead the team and wait here. If there is any trouble, you will have to rely on yourselves."
"Don't worry! Mr. Becker, if these natives don't open their eyes, I will. Let them know what's beyond the reach of a lion," Merk said.
"Well, then I'll go in first. You guys stay here. If you don't wait until I come out, you can decide what to do!" After saying this, Becker took the translator and followed the guards into the Kingdom of Yeke. royal palace.
In the main hall.
“Are you the envoy of the East Africans?” Msili wore a golden crown and a magnificent royal robe. He was lying on a throne made of lion skin without a statue. Behind him were several indigenous maids. Fan with a fan made of banana leaves.
"Yes, I am an official from Mbeya, the royal territory of East Africa. I came here this time because I have a deal that I want to discuss with His Majesty." Becker said to Msiri.
“Hmph, you East Africans are so brave, how dare such a small number of people come to discuss business with me! You must know that you have cut off my financial path!” Msili said this in a very brainless way. The words almost let Becker break his defense.
Becker secretly thought that, indeed, these natives were uncivilized barbarians who only knew how to eat the weak. If East Africa was the party showing weakness, I am afraid they would have taken action long ago.
But Becker still said to Msili politely: "Your Majesty, why do you say this! We in East Africa have always been friendly with your country and have never neglected your country. Over the past year, we have It can be said that the countries are living in harmony and seeking common development."
Beker deliberately told lies with his eyes open, so Msili on the throne laughed angrily, "Others don't know the details of your East Africa, I Msili. , doesn’t the greatest believer of Allah in the world know?
Live in harmony? Thank you East Africans for having the nerve to say it. When I left Tanganyika, that land belonged to our locals. Territory, you must know that I also grew up in the Tanganyika region, and you East Africans just took our land.
Is this what you call living in harmony? Tanganyika is such a huge place, but you have snatched it all the way to the vicinity of Yeke Kingdom.
Moreover, you also monopolize the slave industry, causing our country’s fiscal revenue to decline year by year. If it were not for my great King Msili, the Yeke Kingdom would have disappeared long ago..."
Msiri He became more and more angry as he recounted the crimes of the East African colonies. After all, the one who suffered the most from the expansion of East Africa was himself.
Originally, relying on the slave trade, the Yeke Kingdom was able to gain success in Central Africa. It rains. Musili also lived a luxurious life through the slave trade, but since East Africa blocked the trade route, Musili can only further exploit the indigenous people in the region in order to continue to maintain his luxurious life. < br>
In fact, none of the above made Msili so angry. In Africa, it has always been about who is stronger and the winner takes all
But East Africa is too uncivilized. What makes Msili most unbalanced is that the East African colonies continue the slave trade, but they force themselves to contribute, and forget about their efforts without being paid, which is equivalent to working for the East African colonies in vain.
After listening to Msili’s complaints, Mr. Becker finally thought that Msili’s mouth was dry, so he found some wine to moisten his mouth.
Becker took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, in fact, you have misunderstood us in East Africa. We also love peace."
"Haha." Msili looked at Becker like a monkey. Performance.
“Actually, most people in East Africa are peace-loving. Just like me, I am definitely a messenger of peace, but there are bad people in East Africa!
When I came to your country this time, I actually wanted to communicate with His Majesty. The bad guys in East Africa have already begun to take advantage of the Yeke Kingdom. "
" Stop pretending! How many people from East Africa are you prepared to send to go to war with us? "Msili said calmly.
Saying this, Msili has actually begun to plan to run away. He naturally knows the strength of the East Africans. The Arabs themselves cannot defeat them, let alone the East Africans.
"Your Majesty, why did you say this? We have said that we East Africans love peace. It is just a few people who want to sow discord between our two countries. But naturally we righteous people in East Africa will not stand idly by and that's why we have me. this visit. "Becker said.
"Then what do you want in East Africa? ”
"Your Majesty, I already said when we entered the palace that this time we are here to discuss cooperation. Of course it will be beneficial to you and at the same time beneficial to us in East Africa," Becker said.
“What kind of cooperation?” Although Msili knew that East Africa was not holding it in, she still asked.
(End of this chapter)