African Entrepreneurship Records 2

Chapter 281 Labor Export
Of course, this is purely Ernst’s personal point of view. From the point of view of his two lifetimes, what he can’t empathize with the most is the various so-called “organizations” in his previous life, or the “minority” who chanted the loudest slogans.

Maintaining social order and stability is also the basis of the assimilation policy in East Africa. After the basic necessities of life are solved, ordinary people will gradually integrate into the group of East Africa. Everyone is busy with life without thinking too much. For the ruling family of Hexingen, it is the best state.

Otherwise, according to conventional colonial methods, the Kingdom of East Africa should squeeze the natives to the maximum to support the immigrant groups and follow the path of Britain and France.

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"Starting from this year, make it clear to the Sultanate of Zanzibar that Said will reduce the number of slave trades, and it is best to turn the 'slave trade' into history within five years." Ernst said to his father on the phone.

Constantine was a little taken aback, "Uh, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to handle! The slave trade is an important industry in the Sultanate of Zanzibar. Let them give up, I'm afraid..."

Ernst said: "Now the slave trade is becoming more and more difficult to do. Britain and France have been cracking down on the traditional slave trade. The Zanzibar industry is now in the afterglow of the sunset. Just yesterday, the two slave ships in Zanzibar were detained by the British. So we don't let them continue to work for their own good. Otherwise, the British will really find an excuse for war. Should we help or not?"

The Sultanate of Zanzibar is a de facto vassal state in East Africa. Ernst does not want other forces to intervene here. It is very close to Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo, so there is no room for loss.

"The British are not scary, Ernst. Now the size of the kingdom has reached the largest in Africa. We are not afraid of the British in this area." As a proud German nobleman, in Constantine's view, his son thinks highly of the British.

"Father, I'm not afraid of the British. It's just that it's unnecessary to have a conflict with the British now. The British can waste their national power. East Africa is not that strong yet. If we have a conflict with the British now, one thing is certain. It will slow down the development of East Africa. Just the blockade of maritime trade will be very uncomfortable for us." Ernst explained.

"Well, that's what you're talking about, but will the British turn against us for Zanzibar?"

"Everything is not absolute. East Africa has taken so many benefits. In the future, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction from Britain and other colonial countries. It just hasn't exploded now. Once the European economy suffers, they will definitely swarm out and resolve internal conflicts through expansion around the world. Africa is a good piece of fat." Ernst said.

Constantine thought about it carefully, and found that it was really the case. The size of East Africa was at the level of Europe, that is, the Netherlands and Portugal. It was not intimidating, and since his family occupied so much land, if the news got out, it might really cause fire.

In fact, East Africa will not be able to hide for long. The third war of conquest launched in East Africa is almost in the face of the British colonies in three directions. Sooner or later, the British will find that a monster has appeared in Africa.

"In this case, what do you think?" Constantine asked.

"From this year to the next ten years, the most important thing we should do in East Africa is to build up the military industry first, realize independent production of weapons, ensure that East Africa has a land area of ​​700 million square meters, and be able to deal with enemies from multiple directions at the same time. After the Franco-Prussian War, I transferred the arsenal in Berlin to the mainland of East Africa, as well as the artillery factory in Austria. Rifles and artillery were the first to establish production lines in East Africa." Ernst said.

"Well, it should be."

"Except for this matter, it is to digest the land annexed this time and last time within ten years, especially the Matabele plateau in the south, which has the highest priority. There are a lot of iron and coal there, which are the most important resources for industrial development."

Constantine wondered, "Are you sure? Why didn't I know about this?"

Ernst naturally knew it from the memory of his previous life, but he definitely couldn't say that: "This is a preliminary investigation I sent someone to do, and the details have not been verified, but since it is possible, it is natural to make full preparations."

"Forget it, let's get far, let's continue talking about the Sultanate of Zanzibar!" Constantine said, "If we push too hard on the slave trade, will it have a negative effect? ​​What if they turn to the British?"

"This matter, we need to make it clear to them that slavery is banned by Britain and France, not East Africa. We just kindly reminded that if the young Said government is very resistant to this matter, then we will not intervene forcibly, but their insistence on going their own way really made the British seize the opportunity. You told him that we will wipe out the Sultanate of Zanzibar first in East Africa. After all, Zanzibar Island is related to the security issues along the coast of East Africa."

Constantine laughed and said: "Hahaha, I thought you had a conscience, but I didn't expect you to think this way, but you really have it, but the slave problem is not Zanzibar's own problem, it is also related to East Africa, and we are the supplier."

“It’s true that we are a supplier, but the slave trade methods of the Sultanate of Zanzibar are too bad, and we should keep pace with the times. We also have immigration ships in East Africa. In fact, the environment is not much better than that of slave ships. If the people of Zanzibar want to continue the slave business, no, it is the labor business, they must also upgrade their industries.” Ernst said.

Going around for a long time, it is not to cancel the slave trade in Zanzibar, but to adopt a more covert method.

"Let the Saeed government change the identity of the slave trader into a labor export company, and at the same time improve the living environment of the slave ships, at least let these slaves look a little bit human before they go to the Middle East. This is also a sideline," Ernst said.

"It's really superfluous. If the British really plan to attack us in East Africa, they can find any excuse."

"I'm just vaccinating. If the British don't get in, there's nothing we can do. We made a compromise in advance. If the British are really unreasonable, then we will smash all the British colonies in Africa." Ernst said darkly.

Ernst does not currently want to conflict with the British, but if the British really trouble East Africa, East Africa is not a lamb to be slaughtered.

"Well, very good. This is the spirit that our Hohenzollern family should have. Peace needs force to back it up, and fear can only cede territory for peace." Constantine said happily.

(End of this chapter)