African Entrepreneurship Records

  Chapter 190 Seeing off and explaining

   "Your Highness, this is an urgent message from East Africa!" The staff in the telegraph room sent a telegram with the latest date to Ernst's office.

Ernst took the telegram and read it: "In March 1869, in Mbeya City, the personnel officer Becker and the military chief Merkel were sent as envoys... Yeke Kingdom was basically taken, and a small part of the area was annexed by the surrounding indigenous forces. .—Student, Chief of Staff of the East African Army, Stewart."

   "Well, it's really rare! I didn't expect a diplomatic talent to show up so soon. Tom, how do I reward this Becker?" Ernst asked Tom.

"Your Highness, Mr. Becker was born in the Wallen region of Prussia. He once joined the Royal Army, and later retired to participate in the East African colonization activities organized by you. To be honest, Becker is not young, and he probably won't stay in East Africa for long. Why don't you just give him He and his family were issued two huge bonuses, which were divided into two and deposited in the account of Hechingen Bank." Tom said.

   "Let's not talk about anything else, why divide it into two parts!" Ernst wondered.

"Master, people's hearts are unpredictable. Mr. Becker, who works for East Africa, lives in two places with his family all the year round. To be honest, it is difficult for us to investigate their family situation, so we divide this bonus into two accounts. In the future, we can also An insurance policy for Mr Baker," Tom explained.

  After listening to Tom's words, Ernst fell into deep thought. He raised his head and lay on the back of the chair, blinking his eyes at the light.

   "You are very good! Tom, families are complicated, not all families are happy, and the relationship between family members is very good.

  At the beginning, the first group of people who ran to East Africa may have escaped their families, or they were not used to living in the East African colonies after retiring.

  In any case, they have all sacrificed their lives for our Hexingen royal family, and we cannot ignore their later life.

   In this way, you go to count the family situation of the first batch of mercenaries to see if there are any changes. If you have difficulties, you can record it first, and I will come up with a plan later and take care of it. " Ernst ordered.

   "Yes, Your Highness." Tom replied.

  …

   "Father, this is the captain of the bodyguard I arranged for you, Anderson, they will be responsible for your safety along the way.

  After arriving in East Africa, you should live in Dar es Salaam for a while to get used to the local climate. Your father-in-law and mother-in-law also live there, so you can visit if you want.

   After you adapt to the local climate, you can go to the first town. When you arrive in East Africa, it is estimated that the Sweet Palace in the first town will also be built.

  If you don’t understand anything, you can send me a telegram, and the telegram from the first town can directly contact me.

  …" Ernst chattered to Constantine.

"Okay, okay, I get it. I'm getting dizzy. If there's anything I don't understand, it's okay if I send a telegram to ask you. It's so long-winded." Constantine said impatiently. Said.

   "Oh, I'm not worried about you!"

   "Okay, hurry up and help me get all my things onto the ship. I haven't seen any big winds and waves in my life, and I need your education." Constantine said.

  Ping An Hao—an unpretentious name.

   This is currently the largest ship under Hexingen's banner. It is very stable on the sea. At the same time, it is equipped with a steam power system, which can maintain a constant speed even in the absence of wind.

  It was originally positioned as a merchant ship, mainly transporting goods, but in actual operation, it will arrange mixed loading of people and goods.

   This large ship is also considered the main force of the East African immigrant ships, but it was temporarily transferred out by Ernst. After more than ten days of renovation, the ship looked brand new.

  All facilities are complete. In order to strengthen the maritime defense work and avoid pirate attacks, Ernst specially invited a Dutch ship expert to upgrade the defense system of the Ping An.

  At the same time, this time there will be three purely armed ships responsible for **** work.

  The merchant ship originally used for emigration and loading had a particularly large space reserved, but this time, apart from the sailors and security personnel, only a few cronies and servants of Prince Constantine lived temporarily on the ship.

   "The environment of this boat is not bad. If it is not drifting on the sea, it can compete with the manor where I live forever." Constantine said while sitting on the sofa in the bedroom.

   "Father, don't talk too early, you will stay at sea for at least a month, and then you will know how boring you are." Ernst said.

   "It took a month to survive, how could it be like what you said." Constantine said.

   "I can't say no to you, I prepared a lot of wine and drinks for you on board, as well as all kinds of food. There are not many people on your boat, and there are plenty of food and drinking water.

There are five shelves of books in your study room, which is convenient for you on the road. I also specially equipped you with a game room on the ship. If you are bored, you can play cards and chess with your followers..." Ensi He introduced the facilities on board like a few treasures.

   "Okay, got it, you don't need to tell me about such small things, Kai Nuo will arrange it, I have a bunch of people here to take care of me, you don't need to worry about it.

But you, after I leave, your task will be heavier. You have to move around more on the Prussian royal family, and I will not be able to contact you personally in the future. If there is anything that cannot be resolved, please remember to find Uncle Karl. He used to He was the Prime Minister of Prussia and also the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Army. Although he has retired now, he still has a great influence in Prussia. If he comes forward, William I and Bismarck will also give you some face for this young man. ” Constantine entrusted Ernst directly to Prince Karl Anton during his time in Prussia.

   Karl Anton first worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after Sigmaringen was incorporated into Prussia, and later served as the Prime Minister of Prussia and concurrently the Commander-in-Chief of the Army from 1858 to 1862.

  After the old king passed away, William I succeeded to the throne, and Prince Karl stepped back. After all, he was the emperor and a courtier. William I was ambitious and planned to strengthen the military power of Prussia, while Prince Karl opposed Prussia’s military expansion.

  The reason why Prince Karl is like this is because he is relatively conservative on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is because he is a good friend with Napoleon III of France, and he pays more attention to the relationship between France and France.

   This is also the reason why Napoleon III supported Carol I to become the king of Romania. Hexingen and Sigmaringen both belong to the Rhine Union established by Napoleon, and are inextricably linked with France.

  However, Sigmaringen is obviously more closely connected with France than Hechingen. After all, Constantine faded out of politics early.

   At present, it seems that William I and the new government have indeed brought great changes to Prussia. Several wars have allowed Prussia to directly annex the entire North German region.

  However, William I still respected Prince Karl. Apart from being his father's important minister, he also belonged to the same family.

The current prime minister of the Kingdom, Bismarck, was also a subordinate of Prince Karl. Prince Karl also had a strong influence in the army. Both his sons served in the Prussian army. Leopold is still in the military with real power. From the side, it reflects the status of the Sigmaringen royal family in Prussia.

   Various deeds also show that Hexingen is indeed not as good as Sigmaringen now, even though it has two colonies in East Africa and Alaska.

   After all, in the eyes of Europeans, a Romanian throne is much more valuable than so-called overseas colonies.

   Ernst also has to admit that if there is a ready-made throne to inherit, Ernst may also choose Romania.

  Romania’s conditions are really good, especially from the perspective of Romania’s historical development, there are several periods of opportunity. If it can be used well, it can become a famous big country, and at worst it can maintain its status as an important European country.

  As for Africa, although it has great potential, there are no ready-made cases. Its development step by step depends on Ernst's own exploration in this life, which is a coexistence of risks and opportunities.

  However, Heixingen is betting on the route of overseas colonial expansion. It is unclear how the future will develop, and the future fate of the two royal families is still unknown.

   Regardless of the fate of the two royal families in the future, the close relationship between Hechingen and Sigmaringen cannot be changed.

  In Europe, Hechingen and Sigmaringen are not only the closest relatives, but also the closest political allies. With the care of Prince Karl, Ernst can still walk sideways in the Kingdom of Prussia.

  (end of this chapter)