Chapter 185 The deal is concluded

Chapter 185 The deal is concluded

"Ahem!" Becker said: "Our East African war faction is ready to take over the Yeke Kingdom, but considering the friendship between the two countries, we want your Majesty to make two choices yourself."

When these words came out, Becker himself felt a little embarrassed, as he would never talk about destroying other countries' diplomatic activities.

Sure enough, Msili's fist on the other side was hard, and his face was so gloomy that he could drip water, but he still held back and asked, "Oh, what options do you plan to give me?"

"The first step is to resist to the end, and then my East African army will take action personally. If that happens then, no one will be left alive." Becker said with a sudden change of style.

"Mr. Becker, I have to say that you are so courageous. I don't know how strong your military strength is in East Africa, but you are so stubborn. Don't you know how serious the consequences of offending a monarch can be?" ?" Msili said tit for tat.

"Now, you guys are not in East Africa, but in my hands. You don't think you can run amok here with dozens of guns!

I, Msili, rule the Yeke Kingdom not only with firearms, but with wisdom. There were so many slave traders, but I was the only one who achieved such an achievement.

When you stepped into this royal city, I had already arranged for all the warriors in the country. Now hundreds of guns are pointed at your people, many archers, and countless spearmen. As long as you make any changes, I will sieve you all in a short period of time. Msili said proudly to Becker.

"Well, why did your Majesty say that? We carry weapons mainly to guard against wild beasts. Your Majesty also knows that Africa has the most wild beasts." Becker said: "And this time we are here to talk about cooperation. Your Majesty has not listened to the second option. , how can you rely on guessing!"

"Then let's hear it! If you can't satisfy me, huh, then you won't be able to blame me for being cruel!" Msili said.

"The second option is that Your Majesty, you take the initiative to take the subjects of the Yeke Kingdom and give up the Yeke Kingdom. As a thank you, we in East Africa are willing to provide a batch of arms to your Majesty to help him rebuild the country abroad." Becker faced Msili. said.

After listening to Becker's words, Musili's first concern was about arms. As for East Africa's desire to annex the Yeke Kingdom, it was no secret. Judging from the past style of the East African colonies, they were greedy.

Msili said: "Your country really has a good idea. You plan to buy my entire kingdom with just a few arms. Have you done this business before?"

Becker retorted: "Your Majesty, it's not the entire kingdom, we just want the land under your feet. As for your wealth and subjects, naturally we will take them all away.

I think your Majesty should know that it is not difficult to find a blessed place to re-establish the country if you have a gun in your hand.

There is no need for both of us to fight to the death for this little bit of land, and I think you know best the advantages of firearms over traditional weapons. "

After listening to Becker's words, Msili understood that this group of East Africans really planned to devour the Yeke Kingdom without paying the price.

"There is nothing in the world that cannot be simplified, but how much can you offer in East Africa?" Msili said.

Becker held out five fingers.

"Five hundred guns? No, too few!" Msili shook his head.

Becker said awkwardly: "I'm talking about fifty guns."

"Mr. Becker, can you East Africans show some respect? The Yeke Kingdom is such a large area that fifty guns cannot easily access it."

"Your Majesty, it's business! Of course you have to bargain. If you think the price is not suitable, of course you can make a request!" Becker said.

"At least a thousand guns and corresponding ammunition. You know, we have to give up the entire Yeke Kingdom. We can't start a business outside without arms." Msiri said.

"One thousand is too many, at most seventy, seventy guns, plus the musketry team owned by His Majesty, can travel sideways throughout Central Africa." Becker said.

"Mr. Becker, this is not how the accounts are calculated. The Kingdom of Yeke has been developed for a long time. I, Msili, have been managing the Kingdom of Yeke conscientiously for so many years. If nothing else, look at this palace. It is worth more than seventy pieces." Gun!" Msili said.

"Well, Your Majesty, in fact, these palaces and cities have no value to us in East Africa. Instead, they are a burden. Just like the buildings left by the Zanzibar people in East Africa, just demolishing them has wasted a lot of our efforts. ." Becker said.

What a waste of natural resources, Msili cursed in his heart and said: "It is of little value to your country, but this was built by the Yeke Kingdom after spending a lot of financial, material and manpower.

Moreover, I can’t find anything so cheap in the whole of Africa! It is not difficult for you to make a thousand guns. If you meet this requirement of mine, it does not matter if the Yeke Kingdom surrenders. Not only that, we can also leave our citizens to you. "

"Ah! This is not possible. Your Majesty, we only need land in East Africa. Of course your people should go with you on the expedition. After all, do you need manpower outside?" Becker said hurriedly.

"But why do I need so much waste? I only need to bring the warriors and officials of the Yeke Kingdom and go into battle lightly. These natives are also a burden to me." Msili said to Becker.

Becker pondered for a moment in the palace. This was something he hadn't expected. This Msili was simply incompetent and extremely indifferent to his own people. It seemed that he couldn't do anything without some sincerity. The important land of East Africa did not want people. , we must find a way for Msili to drive these natives out of the Yeke Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, that's good. We in East Africa will suffer a little loss this time. We can provide you with five hundred guns, but you must take your own people away with you. You must know that five hundred guns can organize a powerful army. It’s enough for us in East Africa to personally conquer the Kingdom of Yeke.

Therefore, if you pay 500 guns, you must not pay more. By then, with these 500 guns, you can easily establish another Yeke Kingdom. "

"One thousand!" Msili said still minding his own business.

"Huh, Your Majesty, He Qiqi and I are talking about cooperation with you, not because we are afraid of the strength of the Yeke Kingdom. It will be meaningless if we continue to push for it. The price is five hundred, no more.

Otherwise, I can only regretfully announce that this negotiation has failed. Becker said slightly threateningly.

It seems that this is indeed the bottom line in East Africa. Msili is indeed a smart man, otherwise he would not be able to complete the transformation from slave trader to king.

In fact, from the beginning, Msili had no intention of confronting East Africa head-on. He just wanted to get as much as possible from East Africa.

Under Msili's rule for more than thirty years, the Yeke Kingdom is now no longer able to sustainably drain its waters. Riots occur frequently and are suppressed by force.

Msiri does not need to bear any obligations when he rules the Yeke Kingdom. After taxing, he only needs to buy weapons without thinking. If there is any opponent, he will be sent to see God.

Under Msiri's governance, the population of the Yeke Kingdom decreased by 30%, which is why the Eastern Bantu people were later admitted into the army.

The local indigenous people were no longer easy to manage, so Msili naturally wanted to throw the blame away and find another place to start over.

The envoys sent from East Africa just allowed Msili to extort a batch of arms. As Becker said, with 500 guns, he could travel across Central Africa.

Moreover, the Yeke Kingdom originally had a musketeer force of several hundred people. After East Africa restricted the supply of ammunition, it still has more than 300 people.

"Okay, Mr. Becker, this time for your sake, I reluctantly agree to this simple offer, but for five hundred guns, not a single shot will be missing." Msili said.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. As long as we don't see a single native staying when we accept the Kingdom of Yeke, we will naturally keep our promise.

But before that, we can only provide a hundred guns first. Only after confirming the results, can we hand over the rest to your country at the border.

This is also considered an employment, so your country can rest assured that there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future. " said Becker.

After thinking for a while, Msili drank all the wine in his hand and said: "Deal!"