Chapter 205 Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance!
In mid-July, the reform of the military and government is nearing completion. Through this reform, East Africa finally looks like a country.
The new government looks like the "County of Hechingen" no matter how you look at it. The full name of the East African colony is the Royal Territory of Hechingen East Africa. The monarch is also the original monarch of the Counting County of Hechingen.
Some of Constantine’s old subordinates have also been laid off and re-employed, mainly in some newly established less critical departments. After all, others came first!
The Royal Guards of Hechingen were also reorganized on a large scale and were responsible for the garrison work in the first town.
This is a new "old country" that combines Hechingen, Prussia, Austria, and colonial styles.
Emphasizing "County of Hechingen" instead of "Princely Kingdom of Hechingen" is an important signal. The Principality will always be the Principality of Prussia, and the Countless Kingdom of Hechingen was once an independent country. European countries.
Although Hexingen is small, it may not have no destiny. They are all Germans. How can they fight for the orthodoxy of the HRE? After all, there are many countries that rely on Rome to "brush off the borders". Isn’t Luo beautiful!
Of course, this is a joke. Constantine and Ernst would not be so stupid. Hiding one's strength and biding one's time is the strategy of the Hechingen royal family, and there is no need to touch "Rome" in this part of East Africa. Germany will It's enough.
This time there are many new institutions in the new East African government, the most eye-catching of which has to be the navy.
Unsurprisingly, the commander-in-chief of the East African Navy is Maximiliano I, who holds titles such as former Emperor of Mexico and Archduke of Austria.
The reason why he is eye-catching is not because of his status, but because of the entire East African Navy. After excluding the 800 sailors who have just been gathered together and the two broken Zanzibar ships that are nearly half a century old, he is the only commander in chief.
Political ability aside, Maximilian I, who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Austrian Navy in 1854, was indeed the only and best choice for the East African Navy. (I will send you a free chapter to introduce it - referring to the encyclopedia)
In the East African army, the Army has the ability to coordinate the overall situation, and it is undoubtedly Prince Constantine. After all, in the Prussian army, Constantine also The group of people at the top.
Now as long as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Maximilian I, copies and pastes what he used in the Austrian Navy into East Africa, the title of "Father of the East African Navy" will be inevitable in the future.
This is a good thing for East Africa and Maximilian I. If the matter is done, Maximilian I can at least be half cleared.
The evaluation of future generations will also change from "idiot" to "He may not be a good emperor, but he is born to work in the navy."
So Ernst is "sufficient" It depends on whether his father-in-law can seize the opportunity.
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"Ferdinand, the fate of the East African navy is in your hands. I think he will definitely shine in your hands." Constantine smiled. Said to Maximiliano I.
But Maximilian I couldn't be happy. He said to Constantine with a sad face: "Your Excellency, thank you very much for your trust, but this matter is too difficult for me, and the foundation in East Africa is too weak." "
Not only does it have a weak foundation, but it has no foundation at all. The navies of other countries are so poor that they don't even have any trousers. The East African navy doesn't even have any trousers.
The two mottled wooden sailing ships were in disrepair for a long time. They were only mended a month ago and could barely be launched into the water. Maximilianno I was worried that they would sink to the bottom of the sea at any time, and the East African Navy would directly "collapse." ".
"Hahaha, those who are capable have more work to do! Just like the East African colonies started from scratch and developed to the scale they are today. I believe that with your ability, you can also develop a navy.
Think about the Austrian Navy back then. Without your capable leadership, how would Teghoff (commander of the Battle of Lisa) have the opportunity to become world-famous now?" Constantine highly praised.
"Your Excellency, although I also want to show my strength in East Africa and contribute to the East African Navy, I must give some support!
Although I have made some achievements in the Austrian Navy, Austria is still there after all. , even the original old fleet before the reform is now a force that cannot be underestimated in Europe. And at that time, I was looking for help from everywhere in Austria, and I was able to get some support from the royal family and the government, and that was how we got the current Austrian Navy.
I can't just build an East African navy out of thin air with these two crappy ships and 800 inexperienced sailors!
In my opinion, it's just a black hole! Any merchant ship of the Hingen Consortium can easily sink the so-called "East African Navy"
Among the ocean-going ships of the Hechingen Consortium, the last ones were warships left behind by the Zanzibar Sultanate. However, those that could be driven at that time and had no major problems were used as immigration ships. The rest are currently in East Africa. If the two broken ships of the navy really fight, the outcome is really hard to say.
"Of course I know about your difficulties, but it is also difficult in East Africa now! Ernst said that he has too many things to do in the recent period and needs money urgently. Even the gunboat will have to wait until next year. Do it.
So don't worry, things will get better eventually. Although the East African Navy is poor, this is more meaningful to you
Even if you think about it before! You have contributed greatly to the Austrian Navy, but who still remembers you now? If you don't take the initiative to ask, the Austrians will probably forget that you were in the navy.
Even if someone remembers, they will remember it first. Oh! There is a Maximilian who went to Mexico to become emperor, and I don’t know where he is now! Instead of Archduke Ferdinand, the commander-in-chief of the Austrian Navy.
So when it comes to eradicating shame, start over in East Africa. Although East Africa is remote, it also has its advantages. No one here pays attention to it. When you really make achievements, people will definitely look at you with admiration, Archduke Friedrich ( The father of the modern Austrian navy (before that the Austrian navy was the Venetian navy) is your role model.
The father of a country's navy is a great name. If you were more capable and could develop the East African navy to the European level, then you would have a place in the entire naval history. "Constantine used despicable means to provoke the general.
"Well, after saying so much, it's not without support! "
"Ernst and I support you mentally, but don't worry, according to the development speed of East Africa, we will definitely be able to help you achieve your goals in less than fifty years. You are still young, and things will always get better. . "
"I have a feeling that this may be the second wrong decision in my life to deal with the Commander-in-Chief of the East African Navy, but forget it, I have no other choice now!
But let’s talk first, I don’t dare to think about warships or anything like that, but I will be ruthless in terms of personnel management. The foundation in East Africa is too weak, so I plan to train the personnel first.
You ask Ernst to select a group of good seedlings, and I will arrange for them to study at the Royal Naval Academy in Austria. I will also be responsible for selecting gunboats next year. This is not difficult after all! ”
“Of course no problem! "Constantine said forcefully.
What I am waiting for is the words of Maximiliano I. What is the most important thing about Maximiliano I? Of course it is his identity. In addition, he is Austria's energy.
As long as Maximilian I opens his mouth to Austria, can Franz not support it? This is not a bad thing, it is better than letting his brother risk his life to become emperor? Strong.
Moreover, after the first time, there will be a second time. If the East African Navy lacks anything in the future, it will naturally be up to Maximiliano I to go to Austria to coordinate.
The army is following Prussia, and the navy naturally has to be "thick-skinned" and use more resources for free. This is the most suitable thing for Maximilian I to do, such as the Austrian Royal Naval Academy, let En If Ste or Prince Constantine comes forward to contact you, even if they agree, they may not do their best.
But Maximilian I was different. Most of the big bosses in the Austrian Navy were his former subordinates. These people are now the backbone of the Austrian Navy. Maximilian I asked them to do something. , that is not easy.
As long as they put a little pressure on the Austrian Royal Naval Academy, no one would dare to take it seriously. After all, students are not employed in the navy after graduation.
Of course this is just an exaggeration. In fact, many teachers in the Austrian Royal Navy also came from the Austrian Navy and had a close relationship with Maximiliano I. No one would be so dismissive.
(End of this chapter)