Chapter 281 Export of Labor Services
Of course, this is purely Ernst’s personal point of view. From the perspective of his two lives, 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 naturally gradually integrate into the group of East Africa. Everyone is busy with life without thinking too much, which is the best state for the ruling family of Hexingen.
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 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.
Konstantin was a little surprised, "Uh, I'm afraid this is 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. It is 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 dependent country 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. If we have a conflict with the British now, one thing is certain, that is, it will slow down the development of East Africa. Just the blockade of maritime trade is very uncomfortable for us." Ernst explained.
"Well, what you said is the truth, but will the British turn against us for a Zanzibar?"
"Everything is not absolute. We have so many benefits in East Africa. 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.
Konstantin thought about it carefully, and found that this is really the case. The size of East Africa is at the level of Europe, that is, the Netherlands and Portugal.
Actually, East Africa won’t be able to hide for a long time. 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 out that a monster has appeared in Africa.
"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, guarantee East Africa's 7 million square meters of land, and be able to deal with enemies from multiple directions at the same time. After the Franco-Prussian War, I transferred the Berlin arsenal to East Africa, as well as the Austrian artillery factory. Rifles and artillery were the first to establish production lines in East Africa." Ernst said.
"Well, that's how 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."
Konstantin 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 the 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, it's far away, let's continue talking about the Sultanate of Zanzibar!" Constantine said, "If we push too **** the slave trade, will it have a negative effect, what if they turn to the British?"
"We have to make it clear to them that slavery is banned by Britain and France, not East Africa. We just kindly reminded that if the little 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 first eliminate the Sultanate of Zanzibar in East Africa. After all, Zanzibar Island is related to the security issues along the coast of East Africa."
Konstantin 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, but also related to East Africa. 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 Zanzibar people want to continue to do slave business, no, it is 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 little Said government change the identity of the slave traders 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 do something to 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've made compromises in advance. If the British are really unreasonable, then we'll smash all the British colonies in Africa." Ernst said gloomily.
Ernst does not want to conflict with the British at present, 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 the backing of force, and fear can only cede territory for peace." Constantine said happily.
(end of this chapter)