Chapter 812: Drive out the Portuguese
The British withdrew all their troops in East Africa at the end of September. Portugal dragged its feet and took away its own troops and some civilians, and more civilians went to Brazil.
Brazilians are somewhat gloating about the tragic experience of their mother country. After all, the Portuguese have a rich political legacy in the international community. As the world's largest Portuguese-speaking country, Brazil naturally believes that it should accept the Kingdom of Portugal in Portugal. The political status and influence in the Spanish-speaking world is just like Mexico always wants to replace Spain and become the leader of the Spanish-speaking world.
However, Mexico’s lofty moral character is destined to fail to achieve great things. Spain itself is still young, and the fig leaf has not yet been lifted by the United States. And a country like Mexico, which is devoured by the United States, There is no queue at all in the Spanish-speaking world.
There is still a rapidly developing Argentina in the Spanish-speaking world. Even if Spain fails, it will not be Mexico's turn to be the negotiator.
Of course, the history of previous lives ultimately proves that Spain, as a member of the Western world, has never been comparable to other Spanish-speaking countries, and Mexico and Argentina were eventually dealt with by the United States. Counting the Philippines, Cuba, In Venezuela, the United States seems to be trying to cash in on the Spanish-speaking countries.
However, the typical polarization in Spanish-speaking countries is serious. There are Mexico, which directly kneels down, and there are also small countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Paraguay, which dare to confront the powerful. Of course, Paraguay has been defeated now. At present, the main Energy is concentrated on developing the economy.
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Maputo.
Maputo is an important part of the current ports in eastern East Africa. With the Portuguese's management, Maputo's development is not inferior to that of other cities in East Africa.
Although Maputo's population has been greatly reduced, it still ranks high among the eastern seaport cities. Because it is too remote, Brazil has not sent ships to pick up people here, so now there are at least 20,000 people in Maputo. There are many Portuguese residents. Of course, as a comprehensive international "big city" in Southeast Africa, Maputo also has a large number of Arabs, Persians and Indians.
The Arabs and Persians are all aware of the raising of the national flag of the Kingdom of Hechingen at the top of Maputo City. The Arabs and Persians here are mainly businessmen, except for those who mingle in Maputo. , also often conduct business activities in East African cities such as Dar es Salaam.
As a hegemon in the Indian Ocean, East Africa is fully aware of its methods in the western Indian Ocean, so they actively cooperate with East Africa in its rule of Maputo.
“The ticket price for returning to Europe is double. Of course, if you can catch a smooth sailing by yourself or ask the Portuguese government to send you back, then you are considered capable. If you want to stay in East Africa, then It’s okay, but everything must be subject to the arrangements of the East African government.”
As soon as Maputo’s new mayor Hans Layton took office, he began to issue an ultimatum to the Portuguese residents of Maputo.
For Portuguese civilians, the East African government's attitude is that they can acquire East African citizenship, but after acquiring East African citizenship, it also means losing their freedom.
Most of the Portuguese in Mozambique have small assets and naturally cannot actively integrate into East Africa, so more people choose to return to Europe with their savings over the years.
Of course, East Africa is also picky. Even if there are people who are reluctant to apply for East African citizenship, they still have to pass the East African screening. East Africa has long passed the stage of being hungry for immigrants.
"Ronald, do you and your family plan to return to your homeland?" Griffin asked.
"Of course, staying in East Africa now is not a wise choice. After all, Portugal has already broken up with East Africa. Do you think East Africa will treat those who stay well?" Ronald replied.
"You are right, but do your family plan to go back to Portugal?" "Yes, where else can we go besides Portugal? You also know that my wife and children are locals, and I am afraid they will not be welcomed in other countries."
Griffin says Said: "I'm afraid that the situation here will not be too good, so I still advise you to go to Brazil for development. I heard that Brazil has abolished slavery, and there are many black people in Brazil. You will not face too much discrimination when you go there, but you and your family will be here. I’m afraid it won’t fit in. ”
Hearing this, Ronald was also very worried. He said with a grimace: "But we have no way to go to Brazil now. There are too few passing ships passing through Maputo, and the price is higher than that of East Africans. But East African ships provide routes to Lisbon, that's all It’s still hard to find a ticket.”
“Well, there is no other way but to leave Maputo, especially for someone like your wife. I heard that black people are treated very harshly in East Africa. If you don’t leave here, I’m afraid. Will directly become a slave," Griffin said matter-of-factly.
East Africa has a bad reputation, especially in the former Portuguese colonies. East Africa has always had a bad reputation, so most people only have fear of East Africa.
East Africa knows this very well, but it is also happy with it. After all, now it wants the Portuguese to get out of here as soon as possible.
In the 19th century, there were not many so-called "good citizens" in the colonies. Most of them were aggressive "thorns" or simply prisoners. The most typical example was the Australian prison.
So East Africa is naturally not very interested in these Portuguese residents left behind by the Portuguese government, and the Boers have no choice. After all, the Boer Republics have been wiped out by East Africa, and there is no place to send them. The former suzerainty of the Boers Neither the Dutch nor the British could accept these Boers.
But the Portuguese are different. Even if you don’t go to Portugal, there are Portuguese Goa and Portuguese East Timor. These Portuguese colonies will definitely welcome Portuguese immigrants.
Especially for a colony like Portuguese Goa, which faced great pressure from India, it was difficult to maintain the interests of the local Portuguese without a certain population, especially after Portugal itself was completely disgraced.
Of course, it is not the time to send these people to Portuguese Goa yet. The East African government is currently trying to find ways to clean the pockets of the local Portuguese, and the price of the ferry ticket back to the Portuguese mainland is not cheap.
After all the Portuguese with financial strength are completely gone, East Africa will organize to send the remaining people to Portuguese Goa. Portuguese Goa is on the west coast of India and is not far from East Africa, so the ship Ticket prices are also half cheaper.
If the route to Portuguese Goa is released at this time, most Portuguese people will make their own decision and first choose Portuguese Goa, which will make less money in East Africa.
Of course, if you have the connections or means, you can also leave East Africa by taking a smooth sailing ship. As a commercial port, Maputo has many Arab and Persian merchant ships passing by, so you can leave East Africa through them.
You don’t have to just choose Portugal. Immigrants from many countries are vegetarian. For example, the island of Madagascar next door is also a good choice. Currently, the northern part of Madagascar is French territory, and the quality of life there will not be any worse.
It can be said that white immigrants are more welcome in colonies around the world, just like the United States. Although the Anglo-Saxons are the ruling class, the domestic people are actually based on Irish, German, Italian, Slavic, etc. The number of residents is large.
Madagascar is currently the most cost-effective destination in Portugal. You can be a second-class citizen on the island. As long as you obey the orders of the French government, you can basically continue to live a comfortable life.
(End of this chapter)