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 from areas with the same beliefs, they are all sources of goods, such as India (parts), Dutch East Indies, Central Asia, and North Africa. , there were Arab traders in 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 keep the Sultanate of Zanzibar running smoothly by just showing a little bit of resources. .

So much so that little Said often complained secretly about his father, why he didn't develop East Africa back then and took advantage of the Germans in vain. However, little Said could only think about it. He didn't have enough population and scientific reserves. Developing Africa can only lead to a dead end, and these two things are not available in the Sultanate of Zanzibar. You can't expect millions of niggas to develop Africa. The Arabs have done this for hundreds of years, and they have only done it in There has been some success along the coast (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 Sultanate of Zanzibar, it doesn't care about this or that, but it will also take a share of the Sultanate of Zanzibar when it is beneficial. , at least it 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 own black slaves. During the reign of Constantine, Said Jr. 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 let them give you some Discount, after all, the amount of food we will order next is not a small amount."

Zapeto 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 try it. I just don't know the Zanzibar who cooperates with my company." Do the Baer grain merchants 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 (physically) persuaded Egypt to make a hole in Eritrea to allow Italy 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 of troops 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, and its industrial level was even worse. Egypt's Ten Streets, especially the Italian Navy, even though the Adriatic Navy was 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.

When Egypt occupied Assab, it was entirely out of the need to attack the Ottoman Empire, the nominal sovereign state. Now there is a conflict between Egypt and the Abyssinian Empire, so Assab also has some strategic value, but Italy is obviously also targeting Abyssin. The Abyssinian Empire came from the Abyssinian Empire, so it doesn’t matter if the Assab area is left to the Italians. If the Italians and the Abyssinian Empire fight, the dispute between Egypt and the Abyssinian Empire in the Sudan may end in the Abyssinian Empire. The Bisinian Empire's bowing of concessions ended.

Samuel: "Then please, Mr. Sarpeto! The kingdom will never forget your contribution."

Sarpeto: "General, as an Italian, these are what I should do."

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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?"

you 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 country?"

Aryan: "Didn't I say it before! Although I am a citizen of the East African Kingdom, this is my first time in East Africa."

Li Ge was helpless. How could the East African Kingdom send such a person to the Far East as a diplomat? He didn't even understand the situation in his own country. How could he 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 spiritual city of the country, so your capital should be more prosperous than Dar es Salaam!"

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.

Developed and prosperous are different. The first town is developed because its infrastructure is first-class in East Africa. Even Dar es Salaam is far inferior to the first town in this aspect. At the same time, the first town is in medical, education, In terms of construction, it is far ahead of Dar es Salaam. When building Dar es Salaam, the East African government will consider the cost issue, but the First Town, as the capital, does not have this consideration. It is indispensable for European cities. , almost all have counterparts in the first 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.