African Entrepreneurship Records 2

Chapter 1130 The Streets of Sarajevo
Naturally, there are East African spies operating in Sarajevo, one of the most chaotic and dangerous cities in the world. After all, Sarajevo is next to the Lower Neretva River Valley, which has a huge influence in East Africa. In order to ensure the security of the Lower Neretva River Valley alone, East Africa has reason to send people to keep an eye on Sarajevo's every move.

"Today is not a good day. The date June 6 seems to be the day in history in 28 when the Ottomans defeated the Serbian and Bosnian coalition forces." East African agent Rogeria said on the second floor of a small building.

His partner Hulot asked, "You are very knowledgeable about the history of the Balkans?"

Rogelia's mouth twitched, and he said to his partner, "I really don't know what you have been doing these days. This piece of knowledge has been everywhere for a long time. I guess a few Serbs on the streets of Sarajevo would know this!"

“Plus, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was holding military exercises in Sarajevo at this time, and this interpretation had already spread in Sarajevo.”

Hulot: "I really don't know this. Where did you get the information from?"

Rogelia replied, "You can get this information from some Serbian tabloids if you walk around the streets. When I was in Japan, I was used to getting some unexpected news this way. Young man, you should learn more. Of course, in addition to this method, you can also get it through other means, such as Serbian gatherings, beer halls, street cafes, and other places where politics is easily discussed."

Hulot said he had learned a lot from the experience imparted by Rogelia. Hulot could be considered a fledgling in the intelligence department, while Rogelia could be considered a veteran in this industry. Many intelligence personnel in East Africa were trained in Japan, and Japan could be said to be the novice village for many intelligence personnel in East Africa at that time.

Rogelia went on to say, "Intelligence acquisition is a complex subject. It is not just about dealing with the upper class. Sometimes going deep into the grassroots can also yield unexpected results. Of course, I personally still prefer to get first-hand information from some businessmen. They have a natural advantage in this regard."

Businessmen are a group that attaches great importance to "intelligence". After all, doing business requires being well-informed, and they often deal with people in official circles. As a result, the intelligence obtained from businessmen is generally timely, accurate, and low-risk.

Hulot was somewhat touched by Rogelia's support. He said, "It seems that Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary coming to Sarajevo at this time is not good news."

Rogelia: "Of course. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand on a dangerous wall. This Archduke Ferdinand has obviously committed a big taboo. The Black Hand organization in Sarajevo is so rampant now. If it were me, I would definitely be afraid that someone would shoot from behind."

Hulot: "They are just a bunch of clowns. Their skills are too crude. They are like wild boars coming down the mountain. They can only run around recklessly. If they were in East Africa, they would have been caught long ago."

As a powerful department, Hulot has a very low opinion of the Black Hand, an extreme nationalist organization supported by Serbia.

The Black Hand was also a semi-acquaintance of the East African Defense Security Bureau. After all, they were all active in the dark side of Sarajevo. However, compared to the tightly organized and professional state machinery like the Defense Security Bureau, the Black Hand was like a makeshift team. However, it was this makeshift team that caused huge trouble to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, one of the most powerful countries in the world.

The extreme events that occurred in Sarajevo and many parts of Bosnia are related to this black hand organization.

Rogelia said: "Don't underestimate these lunatics. Although their methods are indeed crude, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is not much stronger than them. They might really take advantage of their weaknesses and cause some major trouble."

Hearing what Rogeliya said, Hulot asked, "Senior, did you get any exclusive information?"

Luo Ge Liya did not answer directly, but said: "Let's just watch the show from now on. As for your question, you can review and reflect on it after the show is over. This will also be considered part of your internship content."

Hulot immediately turned into a bitter face. This should be considered as his homework. For a newcomer like him, Rogelia was half his master, and also his current partner and boss. His comments on him had to be recorded in his file.

While the two East African agents were talking, Archduke Ferdinand and his convoy had already driven into the city center of Sarajevo.

Archduke Ferdinand was a relative of Archduke Ferdinand of East Africa, and was also the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the original history. Now that Crown Prince Rudolf is still alive, Archduke Ferdinand has no chance of becoming emperor. Of course, compared to Rudolf, the useless son, Archduke Ferdinand, the nephew, is highly valued by Emperor Franz.

As a member of the Habsburg family, Archduke Ferdinand was much more enthusiastic about politics than Rudolf, and his visit to Sarajevo was one of the important signs of his participation in politics.

Of course, Ernst strongly disagreed with the behavior of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the original Crown Prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Take Ernst himself for example. He would not wander around unless necessary, especially in Sarajevo, which was already a very dangerous area in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Ernst once participated in the most dangerous military operation, which was to go to the front line to boost morale during the South African War. Even so, Ernst was still a long distance away from the front line.

Moreover, the South African War, as a battle of national destiny in East Africa, cannot be compared with showing off one's strength in a chaotic small city like Sarajevo.

Maybe because of the difference in thinking, the choices are different, but Ernst would never put himself in such a dangerous situation.

At this time, Archbishop Ferdinand, in high spirits, took his wife to talk with the Austro-Hungarian military leaders in Sarajevo.

Archduke Ferdinand's motorcade was not luxurious, but in the small city of Sarajevo, it was already quite large. The Austro-Hungarian army led the way, and there were many people joining in the fun on the roadside.

But in the lax security of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, no one noticed a few sneaky people looking for opportunities in the crowd.

Since the purpose was to assassinate members of the Austro-Hungarian royal family, it was naturally impossible for the Black Hand organization to send only one person to the scene to carry out the mission.

At this time, Ferdinand's motorcade and security personnel did not notice anything unusual. Ferdinand stretched his hand out of the car window and waved to the welcoming crowd organized by the Sarajevo Municipal Government.

This time, Archduke Ferdinand did not ride in a convertible like in his previous life. Because of the situation in East Africa, the luxury cars of the Austro-Hungarian royal family nowadays basically all have roofs, so Archduke Ferdinand could only roll down the windows and greet the crowd.

Of course, you can also choose to open the sunroof, but that requires standing up. Given the road conditions in Sarajevo, standing in the not-so-large sunroof is not a very good experience. The design of the East African car also adds trouble to the assassins of the Black Hand organization.

"Garilov, it seems we have to get the angle right. There is only one window to design, and we have to get to the front of the crowd!"

Garilov also nodded and said, "It's up to me next! There is a bend ahead, the speed will definitely slow down, and there will be relatively few people."

Then Garilov began to jog towards the turning ahead. In order to deal with the citizens of Sarajevo, Ferdinand's convoy was not driving fast, so Garilov quickly reached the designated place and was ready.

After a while, the convoy arrived at the bend of the street. Due to the terrain, there were not many people here. Garilov also reached his hand into the lining of his clothes, and his index finger had already touched the trigger.

(End of this chapter)