African Nationhood

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The Duke of Abruzzo smiled and nodded when he heard this: "His Royal Highness Maconnan can think so. This is the situation we are all most happy to see. On behalf of the Kingdom of Italy, I would like to thank you for your assistance in wiping out the rebels."

Shi Hao also smiled and nodded, "Now that we have reached an agreement."

"Yes, my lords.

But deploying the military to exterminate insurgents is a huge burden for our country.

At present our country is very poor, so I would like to ask your Lordships for some assistance.

In this way, our soldiers will be more heroic in suppressing the rebels. "

When Tafari Makonnan said these words, his expression did not change at all.

Shi Hao and Duke Abruzzo looked at each other and smiled.

Shi Hao was the first to speak, "Well, we can all understand what His Highness Ma Kangnan said, but we just don't know how much assistance your country needs?"

Tafari Maconnan smiled, "Lord Hao, don't be nervous, our Anisibian government is very backward, while South China and Italy are both very developed.

Our government wants to introduce some industrial assistance projects from South China and Italy, such as bicycle, medical, mining, fur processing and agricultural product processing industries.

At the same time, we also want to introduce hydropower station construction technology from Nanhua. In addition, our government hopes that Nanhua and Italy can give us some study abroad places. "

Hearing Tafari Makonnan say this, Shi Hao was slightly surprised. This man is not simple.

He put away his previous contempt and began to look at the other party squarely.

"Oh, there is no problem with this matter from my side. I wonder what the Duke of Abruzzo thinks?"

The Duke of Abruzzo was obviously resistant to Regent Tafari Maconnan's request.

Because Italy has always coveted the land of Abyssinia. If this country becomes rich, it will be even harder for Italy to invade it in the future.

So he pondered for a moment and said, "Well, I need to discuss these issues with the cabinet.

If the cabinet does not agree, I will personally help you get some gun support. "

Hearing what the Duke of Abruzzo said, Tafari Maconnan immediately understood what the Italians were thinking.

"Well, okay, I understand."

Next, the three parties discussed some details, such as how to mobilize the army for encirclement and suppression, and issues such as the radio contact coding of the three parties, all of which required coordination.

The entire meeting took 2 days, and the issues were finally coordinated.

Seeing that things were almost done, Shi Hao planned to set off back with Ding Guodong.

Unexpectedly, Tafari Makonnan came after him.

"Lord Hao."

Shi Hao turned to look at the bearded Regent Maconnan, "Hello, Your Highness the Regent."

Ma Kangnan smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lord Hao. I think you are a kind person. I am happy to make friends with people like you. I wonder if I can have this honor?"

Shi Hao laughed and said, "Making friends is a good thing. Our sages from the East said, 'Many friends bring many paths.' I really like making friends with you."

Hearing what Shi Hao said, Tafari Makonnan showed a puzzled expression on his face.

It seems that "multiple friends and multiple paths" caused his understanding to deviate, but it did not affect his ability to understand. "Then we are friends."

After speaking, he stretched out his hand to Shi Hao, and Shi Hao also stretched out his hand. The two shook hands and then let go.

"After these rebels are dealt with, I want to visit Nanhua for a while. Is that okay?"

Shi Hao nodded, "Okay, we welcome friends."

The Maconnan Regent was a man of extraordinary insight, and during the talks he was neither abject nor haughty but humble and courteous.

He is familiar with Western etiquette, is no stranger to political affairs, and is very familiar with the domestic geographical environment of Abyssinia. How could such a well-informed young black man not be surprising?
Besides, he dared to put South China and Italy side by side in the tripartite meeting, which shows that he has a precise vision and has equated South China with the European powers.

Such a person with ambition and vision is by no means a simple person, and will definitely be a shrewd and capable leader in the future.

The Military Intelligence Room's evaluation of him should be improved and they should pay more attention to him. He may be Nanhua's strong enemy in the future.

Another point is that he is not very old, five years younger than Shi Hao.

It is much better to make acquaintance with him first than to have a relationship with him later when the matter is over.

At the same time, Nanhua's Djibouti office is right at the doorstep of Abyssinia, so establishing a good relationship will facilitate future negotiations.

He wanted to introduce industries and send overseas students. These measures were all taken by Nanhua.

The export of industrial construction is in line with the "Industrial Going Overseas" strategy that the cabinet is vigorously promoting.

It is a good thing to cultivate a group of international companies and expand Nanhua's business influence.

……

In the days that followed, the three parties worked together very smoothly. Many rebels were captured and sent to British East Africa one by one.

The Uganda Protectorate Prime Minister Stanley Tomkins and the colonial official John Turpin, who were previously imprisoned by Vorbeck, received new orders from the London Cabinet after being rescued by South China, allowing them to immediately form a British East African Protectorate Government. .

After the new government of British East Africa was established, Nanhua no longer had to control the captured indigenous people after they were handed over to them.

The rebellion in East Africa has basically subsided, and the previous agreement with the London cabinet has been completed.

The management of this protected area, if there is any rebellion in the future, is a matter for the New East African Protected Area Government.

……

Ding He and Shi Hao handed over orders to Chairman Shi of Han Jing, telling them that the rebellion issue in East Africa had been dealt with.

Chairman Shi immediately contacted the London Cabinet and informed him that the matter in East Africa had been settled and that the two sides had enjoyed cooperation.

Prime Minister Lloyd George first expressed his gratitude to Chairman Shi and the Nanhua Army. Then he changed the subject and talked about the secret technology on Nanhua's submarines.

He wanted to find out what secrets there were and could they be shared with the British Navy?
Chairman Shi generously said that it could be done, but the licensing fee would be higher.

Prime Minister Lloyd George naturally agreed. British warships and merchant ships were severely harassed by German submarines.

How to target German submarines is a headache for the British Navy. According to the normal historical process, their own experts will be able to conquer active sonar technology in another two months.

But Nanhua's expertise in guarding against German submarines is so coveted.

Prime Minister Lloyd George couldn't wait any longer. He wanted to defeat the Germans as soon as possible!

Chairman Shi thought for a while and quoted the prices for the Kingdom of Brunei and the Kingdom of Sarawak.

Prime Minister Lloyd George quit immediately. These Chinese were becoming more and more greedy.

The colonies of the British Empire were all taken away by Nanhua through your cleverness and plunder. How can the British Empire still mess around?
Chairman Shi had no choice but to settle for the second best, the Kingdom of Brunei and the two independent Malay states of Johor and Malacca.

Although Prime Minister Lloyd George was a little unhappy about this, he finally agreed.

After all, the Strait of Malacca, Singapore's location is the most advantageous.

Although Johor is large, there is not much good land, which can be used in exchange for Nan Hua's submarine technology.

After the two parties signed a cooperation agreement, South China's overseas territory expanded again by more than 2 square kilometers.

Minister Zhong Yilin led a large number of officials from the Ministry of Overseas Territories to the Kingdom of Brunei, and brought the King of Brunei and his family members to Hanking and settled in the princely district.

At the same time, commissioners were arranged for colonial management in the princely states of Johor and Malacca. (End of chapter)