I have to admit that many times the choice is really important.
Laurence Amelia now faces a difficult choice, whether to remain consistent with the Belgian government or to maintain good relations with Nyasaland.
Before Leopold II transferred the Congo Free State to the Belgian government, he leased the Congo Free State to five colonial companies related to Leopold II. The Belgian government was equivalent to getting an empty shell. Lawrence
The Antwerp company where Amelia works is one of them.
If the Congo Free State was still the private property of Leopold II, then Lawrence Amelia would not dare to contact Nyasaland no matter what.
It was different now, because there was a serious rift between the Congo Free State, Leopold II and the Belgian government, and Lawrence Amelia was able to get both sides of it, even when the mercenaries and the Northern Rhodesian Division clashed
The tip-off was a de facto betrayal for Belgium.
Because of the relationship between the Antwerp Company and Leopold II, the Antwerp Company owned nearly 700,000 square kilometers of land in the Belgian Congo, and there were more than 4 million Terraras in the territory. This led to the situation faced by Lawrence Amelia.
very complicated.
The Antwerp Company is now facing a huge trouble. Because of geographical relations, the land owned by the Antwerp Company borders the territory of Nyasaland, and Lala people are operating on the Antwerp Company's territory, which makes the Antwerp Company's operations increasingly difficult.
The Antwerp company's main business is rubber plantations, supplemented by part of the mining industry.
This mining industry is due to the discovery of a large amount of copper deposits in Nyasaland, so the Antwerp company will conduct exploration.
The results were very surprising. A large amount of copper ore was also found in the Antwerp Company's chassis. However, due to the lack of cooperation of the Terrala people, the Antwerp Company's copper mining did not go smoothly.
"Among the three copper mines that have been discovered, only one in Dubi has development value. We recruited a thousand workers. After just one night, there were only less than two hundred of the thousand workers left. Those
They also took away the tools used for mining. The troops we sent tried to stop them, but unidentified troops responded outside the copper mine. Those troops had strong firepower and our troops suffered heavy casualties. To resume production, at least we must first ensure the copper
The safety of the mine." Antwerp Company High Commissioner Leed Brooke had a headache. Everyone knew who the unidentified troops were, but there was nothing anyone could do.
Leed Brooke was certain that the troops responding were definitely not the Northern Rhodesian Division, because those people were all Africans.
But this does not prove that it has nothing to do with Nyasaland. Everyone knows that Lord Nyasaland had a very powerful Yao army in his hands. The Portuguese were defeated by the Yao army and eventually became the leader of the world.
laughing stock.
Now it seems that Belgium is following in Portugal's footsteps.
"How do you want me to ensure the safety of the copper mine? Also learn to hire mercenaries, don't be ridiculous, withdraw the people, don't get involved with those people." Lawrence Amelia knew that he couldn't afford to offend him, so he simply didn't
provoke.
"How to withdraw? There are a large number of plantations around Duby, accounting for 10% of all our plantations. If we abandon Duby, we will have no way to explain to our shareholders." Leed Brooke also wanted to withdraw, but
Where can I evacuate to?
In other words, those Terrala workers could evacuate and escape, but Leed Brooke and Lawrence Amelia had nowhere to evacuate and no way to escape.
"It's not a matter of whether you can explain it now, Brooke, if the Yao people and the Terrala people collude with each other, have you ever considered the final result?" Lawrence Amelia was heartbroken, and staying here made him strong and strong.
Next to aggressive Nyasaland lies the tragedy of the Congo Free State.
However, the Congo Free State did not overestimate its capabilities and took the initiative to provoke Nyasaland.
Laurence Amelia really wanted to ask what Leopold II was thinking. Was it because he didn’t make enough money tapping rubber, or was it because he didn’t enjoy bullying the Terrala people enough that he had to mess with the Nyasaland people when he had nothing else to do?
what!
By the way, the two Belgians who first practiced marksmanship with the Nyasalands have returned to Europe. Unfortunately, something happened to them on the way. Both of them lost their footing and fell into the sea. Now there is no news.
When Lawrence Amelia first learned about this incident, he thought it was the Nyasaland people seeking revenge, but he finally found out that it was actually an accident.
What a coincidence!
"I have considered it, but this is not something we can change." Leed Bruck was also at his wits' end. If the first conflict between the Congo Free State and Nyasaland was an accident, then the last conflict caused by mercenaries was the absolute responsibility of the Belgian government.
Although the Belgian government has not admitted that those mercenaries were hired by the Belgian government, the compensation to Nyasaland clearly shows the truth of the matter.
"Brooke, if I mean if, is it possible for us to cooperate with Nyasaland?" Lawrence Amelia lowered his head and played with the Parker gold pen in his hand. It was produced in Nyasaland. Those Chinese always have a lot of curiosity.
It's amazing to think that even a simple pen can be made so beautiful and grand.
There are many companies that produce fountain pens around the world, such as France's Weidiwen and the United States' Conkering, but only Nyasaland has the luxury to use gold to produce fountain pens.
This gold is not gold-plated, but pure gold. Except for the rubber tube that holds the ink, which is made of natural rubber, the entire pen body is made of gold. This also makes such a pen cost as much as 110 pounds.
Even though the price of Parker gold pens is so high, there are still many people flocking to them. This kind of gold pens are placed in Itno and sold together with those high-end jewelry. Only in this way can the value of Parker gold pens be proved. Now all the high-end merchants in Europe
Members of society are all proud to own a "Parker" gold pen, just like the two Chinese characters on the pen have some special charm.
It's funny to say that four years ago, all the civilized countries in the world had just united and launched a war to attack the Qing Dynasty. It was definitely a feast to carve up the Qing Dynasty. Belgium was not able to participate because of its weak national strength. I heard that Leopold
De II is still very sorry.
Only four short years have passed, and Belgium has been beaten to disgrace by the Chinese in Africa. Although Lord Nyasaland is nominally British, that does not change the fact that he is of Chinese descent.
"Cooperating with Nyasaland? No, no, no, Amelia, we can't take risks. His Majesty the King will never allow it." Leed Brooke subconsciously objected.
"Haha, Brooke, what does the current Belgian Congo have to do with His Majesty the King?" Lawrence Amelia had no choice. If there was any possibility, Lawrence Amelia would not make such a move.
"We can't do that. If we cooperate with Nyasaland, our reputation will be ruined." Leed Brook muttered to himself.
"If this continues, we will all be ruined." Lawrence Amelia was indifferent, as if he was not talking about himself.
Obviously, if this continues, Antwerp Company will definitely not be able to obtain the profits it deserves. By then, Laurence Amelia and Leed Brooke will be unable to report to shareholders. The largest shareholder of Antwerp Company is Leopold.
II, he owned 50% of the shares of the Antwerp Company and was expelled from the Antwerp Company. This was also a loss of reputation, and it was more complete.
The only goal a businessman pursues is profit. Marx said that if a businessman has 300% profit, he will dare to commit any crime and even risk hanging his head.
Now the situation of Lawrence Amelia and Leed Brooke is similar. Let alone 300% profit, even if it can only maintain the previous profit, Lawrence Amelia dares to cooperate with the devil.
"We all need to calm down and think of other ways. There should be other ways." Leed Brooke did not have a last resort and obviously did not want to take this step.
"It's up to you. If you figure out a way, don't forget to tell me. My door is open to you at any time." Lawrence Amelia now wanted to numb himself with alcohol, which was the strongest potato vodka produced in Johannesburg.
The vodka produced in Johannesburg is also divided into different grades. The strongest vodka is 75 degrees, which is absolutely amazing. The alcohol for medical use is only 75 degrees. This standard was established by the Johannesburg Medical College.
Generally, the acceptable degree for Lawrence Amelia is 40 degrees.
But the situation was different today. Lawrence Amelia wanted to get drunk and forget all the troubles.
Lawrence Amelia didn't call anyone. Early the next morning, Leed Brooke, with bloodshot eyes, pushed open the door of Lawrence Amelia's office and saw a mess of cups and dishes.
"God, how much did you drink!" Leed Brooke was really worried. There were at least four wine bottles thrown on the ground, which meant that this idiot Lawrence Amelia drank at least two liters.
"I want to drink 75-proof vodka, but I can only find 40-proof vodka. The Chinese in Johannesburg are really good at it. The vodka they produce is more powerful than the vodka produced in Russia!" Lawrence Amelia rushed drunkenly before he woke up.
Leed Brooke was talking nonsense.
"The vodka in Johannesburg is also produced by the Russians and has nothing to do with the Chinese." Leed Brooke strode up to Lawrence Amelia, reached out and snatched the bottle from Lawrence Amelia's hand, raised his hand and took a big sip.
: "Tell me what you plan to do!"
"You agreed?" Laurence Amelia felt as if he was dreaming.
"What can I do if I don't agree? You're right, we have no way out." Now Leed Brooke also wanted to get drunk.
