Chapter 353 Next Stop
The Sultanate of Zanzibar became a sea coachman in the Western Indian Ocean, mainly due to the emerging commodity supply market of the East African Kingdom. Not only that, East African immigrants also rent Zanzibar Sultanate ships, mainly targeting female immigrants from the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia. As for the immigration of Germany and the Far East, it was completed by the Hechingen Ocean Trading Company, and occasionally Dutch ships were hired when the shipping capacity was insufficient.
The Sultan of Zanzibar originally relied on the slave trade, so he has rich experience in transporting people. As long as they are in areas with the same beliefs, they are the source of goods, such as India (parts), the Dutch East Arab traders existed in India, Central Asia, North Africa, and the Ottoman Empire.
Although the slave trade in the Sultanate of Zanzibar has declined very rapidly in the past two years due to increasing risks, the East African Kingdom can easily bring the Sultanate of Zanzibar to The state-raised one has a mouth full of oil.
So much so that little Said often secretly complained about his father, why he didn't develop East Africa back then and gave the Germans an advantage in vain, but little Said could only think about it, no With sufficient population and scientific reserves, developing Africa can only be a dead end, and the Sultanate of Zanzibar does not possess these two things. You cannot expect millions of niggas to develop Africa. The Arabs have done this for hundreds of years. Years ago, it was only somewhat effective in coastal areas (Somalia).
The advanced "hygiene" concept of the East African Kingdom alone is already ahead of its time. The establishment of the East African Kingdom is, to use an exaggeration, a country created by "boiling water." Just by not drinking raw water, the East African immigrants in Africa The survival rate increased several times.
Having said that, Said Jr. is quite satisfied with the current situation. Although the East African Kingdom is a bit harsh on the Sultan of Zanzibar, it does not matter what it is, but it will also share the benefits when it is beneficial. Giving a copy to the Sultanate of Bar at least shows that there is no idea of killing the donkey. Even the East African army stationed on Zanzibar Island once helped the Zanzibar Sultanate suppress the rebellion of its black slaves. During the reign of Constantine, the young Saiyi De felt that he could sit back and relax.
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For the sake of money, Samuel had to change his mind: "Okay! For the sake of lira (the currency of the Kingdom of Italy), this is the only way. . But, Mr. Sarpeto, can you give them some discount? After all, the amount of food we order next is not a small amount."< br>
Sapeto said helplessly: "I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. The Sultanate of Zanzibar originally followed the path of small profits but quick turnover, but I can help you give it a try, but you don't know how to cooperate with our company. Does the Zanzibar grain merchant have the energy to supply so much grain?”
Samuel had no choice. Now the finances of the Kingdom of Italy were on the verge of collapse at any time. The failure of the war caused the loss of nearly half of the country and population, and the Kingdom of Italy lost the collateral for borrowing from the British.
Fortunately, Italy borrowed enough, and the British were also afraid that their investment would be wasted, so they (physics) persuaded Egypt to make a hole in Eritrea to allow Italy to have a springboard to attack the Abyssinian Empire.
Of course the Egyptians were reluctant, which is why the Egyptians did not take the initiative to evacuate before the Italian army landed at Assab Port. What if the Italians didn't come?
However, the Egyptians were disappointed. Italy sent a division as soon as it arrived. Although Italy was weak in Europe and was severely weakened by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, its population was still larger than that of Egypt. , the industrial level is ten steps ahead of Egypt, especially the Italian Navy. Even if the Adriatic Navy is almost completely wiped out (part of it was inherited by the Kingdom of Naples), the remaining naval strength is still above average in the world.
However, the Egyptian government did not respond much. In addition to pressure from the British, the main reason was that the Assab region was indeed not important to Egypt.
The entire Suez is within Egypt, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is completely useless to Egypt. What's more, there are two big brothers, Britain and France, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Egypt itself is very uncomfortable in Assab.
The original occupation of Assab by Egypt was entirely out of the need to attack the Ottoman Empire, the nominal sovereign state. There is currently a conflict between Egypt and the Abyssinian Empire, so Assab also has some strategic value, but Italy is obviously It is also for the Abyssinian Empire, so it does not matter if the Assab region is left to the Italians. If the Italians and the Abyssinian Empire fight, the dispute between Egypt and the Abyssinian Empire in the Sudan will It might end with the Abyssinian Empire bowing its head and giving in.
Samuel: "Then please, Mr. Sarpeto! The kingdom will not forget your contribution." Sarpeto: "General, as an Italian, these are what I should do Made.”
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City of Dar es Salaam.
After waiting for three days, people from the East African central government finally arrived. Today Li Ge and others can leave the immigration transition point and go to the first town, the capital of the East African Kingdom.
Aryan: "Mr. Li Ge, do you think the first town will be more prosperous, lively and spectacular than Dar es Salaam?"
Ask me! You've lost your mind!
Li Ge said speechlessly: "Mr. Aryan, you are an East African, do you really know nothing about your own country?"
Aryan: "Didn't I say it before! Although I am a citizen of the East African Kingdom, this is my first time coming to East Africa."
Li Ge was helpless. How could the East African Kingdom send such a person to the Far East as a diplomat? personnel, who do not even understand the situation in their own country, how to ensure diplomatic contact between the East African Kingdom and the Far East.
However, Li Ge still guessed: "According to common sense, the capital of a country must be the most prosperous and the most spiritual city of the country, so your capital should also be more prosperous than Dar es Salaam. Let’s be prosperous!”
There is some truth in what Li Ge said, but if the East African Kingdom is to be prosperous, Dar es Salaam cannot be shaken as the number one city. The first town can only be said to be the most developed city in East Africa. .
Development and prosperity are different. The first town is developed because its infrastructure is the first in East Africa. Even Dar es Salaam is far inferior to the first town in this aspect. At the same time, the first town The town is far ahead of Dar es Salaam in terms of medical care, education, and construction. When building Dar es Salaam, the East African government will consider cost issues, but First Town, as the capital, does not consider this aspect. It is indispensable in European cities and has a counterpart in almost every town. For example, one-third of Dar es Salaam does not have running water, let alone high-tech products such as electric lights.
The prosperity of Dar es Salaam lies in its excellent business environment, active economy and frequent foreign exchanges. As the political center, the first town appears more stable, and the urban area is not as active as Dar es Salaam. It is relatively Serious and quiet, for example, the city of Dar es Salaam is still bustling with people late at night, but at this time, most people in the first town are already asleep.
However, the difference between First Town and Dar es Salaam still requires personal experience to truly appreciate the different charms of the two cities.
Everyone on the carriage was imagining what First Town would look like as the capital of East Africa, although they didn’t even know that First Town was only fifty kilometers away from Dar es Salaam. Know.
(End of this chapter)