MTL - African Entrepreneurship Records-Chapter 205 Don't say I didn't give you a chance!
Chapter 205 Don't say I didn't give you a chance!
Entering mid-July, the reform of the army and the government has come to an end. Through this reform, East Africa finally has the appearance of a country.
The new government looks like the "Country of Hexingen" no matter how you look at it. The full name of the East African colony is the Royal Domain of Hexingen East Africa, and the monarch is also the original monarch of the Earl of Hechingen.
Some of Constantine's old subordinates have also been laid off and re-employed, mainly in some newly established departments that are not critical. After all, others came first!
The royal guard of Hexingen was also reorganized on a large scale, responsible for the garrison of the first town.
This is a new "old country" that combines Hechingen, Prussia, Austria, and colonial styles.
Emphasis on "Country of Hechingen" instead of "Principal Kingdom of Hechingen", which is an important signal. The princely kingdom will always be the Principality of Prussia, and the Count of Hechingen was once an independent European country.
Although Heixinggen is small, he may not be without destiny. They are all Germans. How can they fight for the orthodoxy of Shinra? After all, there are many countries that rely on Rome.
Of course, this is a joke. Constantine and Ernst would not be so stupid. Keeping a low profile is the strategy of the Hechingen royal family, and there is no need to touch "Rome" in East Africa, Germany is enough.
Many new institutions have appeared in the new East African government this time, the most eye-catching of which has to be the navy.
It is no surprise that the commander-in-chief of the East African Navy is Maximilian I who holds the titles of former Mexican emperor and Austrian Grand Duke.
It is not because of his status that he is eye-catching, but because of the entire East African Navy. Excluding the 800 sailors who have just assembled and the two broken Zanzibar ships that are nearly half a century old, he is the only commander.
Political ability aside, Maximilian I, who served as the commander-in-chief of the Austrian Navy in 1854, was indeed the only and best choice for the East African Navy. (I will send a free single chapter to introduce it—refer to Encyclopedia)
In the East African army, Prince Constantine is undoubtedly the one who has the ability to coordinate the overall situation. After all, Constantine is also the top group of people in the Prussian army.
Now as long as the commander-in-chief of the navy, Maximilian I, copies and pastes his set in the Austrian Navy to East Africa, the title of "Father of the East African Navy" will be indispensable in the future.
This is a good thing for East Africa and Maximilian I. If things are done, Maximilian I can at least half of it.
The evaluation of people in later generations will also change from "idiot" to "he may not be a good emperor, but he is naturally suitable for working in the navy."
So Ernst "gives enough" the opportunity to his father-in-law, it depends on whether he can seize it.
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"Ferdinand, the fate of the East African navy is in your hands. I think he will shine in your hands." Constantine said to Maximilian I with a smile.
But Maximilian I was not happy, he said to Constantine with a sad face: "Your Excellency, thank you very much for your trust, but this matter is too challenging for me, and the foundation in East Africa is too weak Already!"
It’s not just a weak foundation, it’s no foundation at all. The navies of other countries are poor as trousers, and the East African navy doesn’t even have a pair of trousers.
The two mottled wooden sailboats were in disrepair for a long time. They were mended only a month ago, and they could barely be launched. Maximilian I was worried that they would sink to the bottom of the sea at any time, and the East African Navy would directly "collapse".
"Hehehe, those who can do more work! Just like the East African colony has grown from scratch to the scale it is today, I believe that the navy can also be developed with your ability.
Think about the Austrian Navy back then. Without your capable leadership, how could Teghoff (the commander of the Lisa naval battle) have the opportunity to be famous all over the world. "Konstantin touted it with all his might.
"Your Excellency, although I also want to show my strength in East Africa and contribute to the East African Navy, I still need to give some support!
Although I have made some achievements in the Austrian Navy, Austria’s foundation is there after all. Even the original old fleet before the reform is now a force that cannot be underestimated in Europe.
Besides, I was begging for help in Austria at that time, and I was able to get some support from the royal family and the government, which led to the current Austrian Navy.
I can't build the East African navy out of thin air with these two rotten ships and 800 inexperienced sailors!
In my opinion, any merchant ship from the Hexingen Consortium can easily sink the so-called "East African Navy". "
Among the ocean-going vessels of the Hexingen Consortium, the most common ones were the warships left by the Sultanate of Zanzibar back then, but those that were able to drive at that time and had no major problems were used as immigration ships, and the rest are the current East African ships. If the two wrecked ships of the navy really fought, the result would be hard to say.
"Of course I know your difficulties, but East Africa is also difficult now! Ernst said that he has too many things to do recently, and he needs money urgently. Even the gunboats will not start until next year.
So don’t be impatient, life will get better after all, although the East African Navy is poor and white, but this is more meaningful to you.
You want to! Even if you have made great efforts for the Austrian navy in the past, who still remembers you now? If you don’t take the initiative to ask, the Austrians will almost forget that you have been in the navy.
Even if someone remembers, they will remember it first, oh! There is a Maximilian I who went to Mexico to become emperor, and now he doesn't know where to dawdle! Instead, Archduke Ferdinand, Commander-in-Chief of our Austrian Navy.
So to wash away the shame, start from East Africa. Although East Africa is remote, it also has its advantages. No one pays attention here. When you really make achievements, it will definitely make people look up to you, Archduke Friedrich ( The father of the modern Austrian navy, before that the Austrian navy was the Venetian navy) is your example.
How good is the title of the father of a country's navy. If you are more capable and let the East African navy develop to the European level, then you will also have a place in the entire history of the navy. "Constantine said aggressively with despicable means.
"Okay, it's not without support to say so much!"
"Ernst and I support you spiritually, but don't worry, according to the development speed of East Africa, you will definitely be able to help you achieve your goals within 50 years. You are still young, and things will always get better."
"I have a hunch that it may be the second wrong decision in my life to share this East African Navy Commander-in-Chief, but forget it, I have no other choice now!
But let me tell you first, I don’t dare to think about warships, but I have to deal with the management of personnel. The foundation in East Africa is too weak, so I plan to train personnel first.
You asked Ernst to pick a batch of good seedlings, and I arranged to study at the Royal Austrian Naval Academy, and I will be responsible for selecting gunboats next year. It's not difficult at all! "
"Of course no problem!" Constantine said forcefully.
Waiting for the words of Maximilian I, what is the most important thing about Maximilian I? Of course his status, but also his energy in Austria.
As long as Maximilian I speaks to Austria, can Franz not support him? This is not a bad thing, it is better than letting his brother risk his life to become the emperor.
Moreover, if there is the first time, there will be the second time. In the future, what the East African navy lacks, naturally, Maximilian I will go to Austria to coordinate.
The army is on par with Prussia, and the navy naturally has to be "thick-skinned" and use more resources for free. This is the most suitable thing for Maximilian I to do, such as the Austrian Royal Naval Academy, where Ernst or Constantine The prince came forward to contact, even if he agreed, he might not try his best.
But Maximilian I was different. Most of the bosses in the Austrian Navy were his former subordinates. These people are now the pillars of the Austrian Navy. It is not easy for Maximilian I to let them do something. loose.
As long as they put a little pressure on the Royal Austrian Naval Academy, no one dares to take it seriously. After all, the students are not employed in the navy after graduation.
Of course, this is just an exaggeration. In fact, many teachers in the Austrian Royal Navy also came from the Austrian Navy and have a close relationship with Maximilian I. No one would be so blind.
(end of this chapter)
