In the governor's palace of the Arak colonial stronghold, Korbanda was writing a letter, explaining in detail his experience in West Africa and the difficulties he was currently encountering to the Persian Emperor Ismail I.
"...Originally we wanted to get help from the North Korean navy by forming an alliance with North Korea. However, the North Korean navy was attacked by Spain and suffered heavy losses. There were not many warships left."
"The African continent is a plague continent. There are many kinds of diseases. Our Persian army only slightly entered the inland area, and all kinds of diseases spread rapidly."
"Yellow fever, malaria, cholera, and typhoid fever emerged one after another. They spread extremely quickly and had an extremely high fatality rate. In a short period of time, the warriors of our Persian Empire did not die on the battlefield, but were killed by this invisible plague.
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"Thanks to the help of the Sihai Trading Company, doctors from the Ming Empire controlled the epidemic in time. With the medication from the Ming Dynasty, the soldiers also improved quickly."
"However, the Ming Dynasty is a land of tigers and wolves and has a huge appetite. Although it helps us control the epidemic and treat soldiers, the price is extremely high. Just buying various medicines and items costs one million taels of silver."
"In order to revive my great Persian Empire and for the great cause of my Persian Empire in West Africa, I have no choice but to agree and sign an IOU to Sihai Commercial Bank. Please give me your Majesty's approval!"
"I carefully observed the doctors of Ming Dynasty. The method they used was actually very simple and not difficult. They divided the soldiers into separate groups and isolated them. At the same time, they used lime to disinfect the whole city. They killed a large amount of mosquitoes and asked everyone to drink more boiled water, but not to drink it directly.
unboiled water."
"According to our conversations with the military doctors and Dr. Daming, we learned that mosquitoes are the main source of disease transmission. Controlling mosquitoes can effectively control the disease. At the same time, raw water is also very easily affected. After boiling, it will be cleaner and hygienic.
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"Diseases are rampant in West Africa. If we, Persia, want to make a difference in West Africa, we must find ways to overcome various diseases here."
"I believe that our Persian Empire needs to send a large number of doctors to the Ming Empire to learn the Ming Empire's medical skills, and constantly summarize and research methods for treating, controlling, and preventing diseases."
"In this way, our Persian colonies in West Africa will no longer be limited to coastal strongholds. They can go deep into the African continent and obtain greater benefits."
"Currently, neither the Spanish in Europe nor the Koreans, Japanese, or Ming people in the East dare to go deep into the African continent and can only colonize the coastal areas."
"They have now almost completely carved up the coastal areas. In the future, the competition for African colonies is very likely to involve coastal and riverine areas gradually moving to the inland areas of Africa."
"Whoever can defeat the diseases here will have the initiative and gain more benefits and colonies. Compared with the colonies in the coastal areas, the vast African continent is the real fat. These colonies in the coastal areas are the real fat."
These interests are nothing compared to the vastness of the African continent."
"Our Persian army has captured three colonial strongholds from the Spaniards. The Spaniards will definitely not give up. Now that the Korean navy has been severely damaged, our Persian army will be unable to move forward in West Africa, and it will be extremely difficult."
"I am planning to first base on the existing colonial stronghold, renew it independently, open up fields in West Africa, raise cattle, sheep and horses, and strive to be self-sufficient."
"On the other hand, we still need His Majesty's support. Without a strong navy, Persia will never be able to fight Spain. We will always be in a passive position in West Africa and must rely on others, but often at a huge price."
"The construction of our Persian navy has become urgent, but more importantly, we must have our own shipbuilding capabilities so that we can have sustained maritime power."
"Otherwise, it will be like Korea. Once it is hit hard, it will not be able to recover in a short time. However, Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Empire. They can buy warships from the Ming Empire, but it will take time to reach West Africa.
This way."
"…Salute to your great Majesty!"
Korbanda slowly put down the pen in his hand, read it in detail again and again, and then sent someone to rush back to Persia.
I stood up and looked out the window again. With the arrival of Doctor Ming, the epidemic was brought under control, a large number of soldiers were cured, and the entire Arak colonial stronghold regained its vitality and smiles.
The settled and relaxed Persian soldiers were busy talking and laughing, and the construction of the colonial stronghold was restarted. This colonial stronghold was first built by the Portuguese, passed through the hands of the Spanish, and finally fell into the hands of the Persians.
Naturally, the churches and crosses in the stronghold had to be demolished and replaced with temples used by Persians to pray. In addition, under Shen Yao's suggestion, they also began to build sewage ditches and unified huts, which would easily breed mosquitoes.
The place is filled in and so on.
"General, Mr. Ryu Sun-jeong of North Korea is here to visit~"
Just as Korbanda smiled, a soldier came to report.
"Korea's Ryu Sunjeong?"
When Korbanda heard this, he immediately became energetic.
"Please~"
Then Korbanda also walked towards the living room.
In the sitting room of the Governor's Mansion, Liu Sunting was drinking tea and waiting while thinking about the current situation of North Korea in West Africa.
The situation of the Korean people is naturally much worse than that of the Persians. At least there are some large ships and warships available, so there is no need to ask for help everywhere.
Moreover, North Korea has a very good relationship with the Ming Dynasty. In West Africa, it has good relations with many colonial trading houses and vassal states. As long as you open your mouth, there will naturally be a large number of people willing to help.
However, in the Battle of Yanshan Port, the Korean navy suffered heavy losses. The remaining warships were barely enough to maintain the current situation, and even the colonies on the Bay of Benin were in danger.
The Spanish will not miss this opportunity and will definitely find a way to regain their colony.
Of course, this is not the key point. The key point is that North Korea's face has been lost all at once.
They have always claimed to be the second most powerful country in the world. Apart from the Ming Empire, North Korea is the first.
However, the reality is that they were slapped in the face so hard by the Spaniards that people in West Africa are now talking about this matter and laughing at the Koreans. Of course, they are also quietly waiting for the follow-up.
Let's see what the Koreans and Spaniards will do next.
For the sake of the face of North Korea and the dignity of the world's second most powerful country, Koreans must express themselves. Otherwise, it will not only affect North Korea's own national self-confidence, but also affect North Korea's status in the world.
You can be ranked second in the world by yourself, but you still need someone to recognize you.
Sometimes reputation can bring trouble, but it can also bring many benefits.
In the shadow of the famous tree, people strive to take a breath and receive a stick of incense. After serious discussion, Liu Shunting and Li Yi felt that this matter could not be left alone. The war between North Korea and Spain has officially started. In this case, then
We must fight back hard against Spain.
After thinking about it, he thought of his ally, the Persian Empire, so Liu Shunting came to visit.
"Master Liu~"
When Korbanda saw Liu Shunting, he smiled and stepped forward to say hello.
"Your Excellency General, I heard that you are suffering from the epidemic, so I brought some medicine and doctors here, hoping to help you."
As soon as Liu Shunting arrived, she expressed her concern and provided some necessary help.
"I am really grateful to Mr. Liu. I am grateful to North Korea for its friendship. We Persians will definitely remember it in our hearts."
Although he couldn't help but want to complain about the other party in his heart, he couldn't reach out to hit the smiling man, not to mention that the Koreans were not having a good time these days, so Korbanda didn't care too much.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, they started to talk about business.
"Our two countries are now at a standstill in West Africa. The Spanish shamelessly attacked our Korean navy, causing us heavy losses."
"Presumably, the Spanish will launch a powerful offensive against us next and seize our colonies."
"We must find a way to deal with it early."
Talking about the current situation, Liu Shunting said very worriedly.
"What Mr. Liu said is true. The Spanish have always been ambitious and will retaliate. We have seized their colonies, and now that they have taken the initiative, they will definitely not let go of such a good opportunity easily."
"Master Liu, do you have any good suggestions?"
Korbanda nodded in deep agreement. Here in West Africa, North Korea and Persia are really connected now. Not only are their colonies connected, but they also have to face a common powerful enemy.
"Treat others in their own way!"
"Look for an opportunity to hit the Spaniards hard and buy us time at home. As long as you and I have follow-up support, we can join forces and completely sweep the Spaniards out of the Gold Coast."
Liu Shunting looked at Korbanda and said harshly.
"Sneak attack on the Spanish?"
When Korbanda heard this, he immediately became thoughtful and said slowly for a long time: "I wonder if you have chosen a target?"
“Here, Sao Tome Island!”
Liu Shunting stood up and walked to the map hanging next to him. He clicked his finger on Sao Tome Island and said: "I have investigated clearly. Sao Tome Island is the seat of the Governor-General of the Spanish colony in West Africa. That Coles
The Duke is here."
"In addition, here on Sao Tome Island, they also stationed Spain's West African Fleet, dozens of warships, and tens of thousands of troops stationed here."
"This will serve as the core for ruling the vast colonies in West Africa. If there is any trouble in any colony, we can quickly go to support here. At the same time, we will use it as a stronghold to eliminate the raging pirates."
"As long as we succeed in the sneak attack, we can severely damage the Spaniards!"
