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The reborn Prince Hechingen of the Swabian branch of the Hohenzollern family perceives the unfolding situation in Europe, where war is imminent. Europe cannot afford to delay. The strategy involves establishing a presence in East Africa, fostering immigration and development, and laying the foundations for agriculture. This gradual approach leverages the crisis to expedite the process of industrialization

African Entrepreneurship History

In April, the rainy season hit East Africa, but the new East African colony army, composed of Chinese immigrants, continued their training marches, carrying heavy loads. The East African colonies had been expanding inland, with new towns and villages being planned.

The East African colony decided to establish Binhai District, which would oversee six towns, including the first town, Mlandizi. To secure this vast area, the colony had to remove indigenous tribes residing there. A 2,000-strong army, equipped with weapons, was assembled for this purpose.

The recruits, undergoing military training, encountered heavy rains during their marches. However, German instructors pushed them to complete their training regardless of the weather. The natives they were to confront were smaller tribes living in the mountains and forests, not particularly formidable opponents.

In recent times, the Sultanate of Zanzibar had enjoyed prosperity due to the East African colonies, which sold their stolen goods through Zanzibar, particularly slaves and ivory. This trade brought riches to the sultanate.

The coastal expansion of the East African colony continued, with new towns like Musolowa, Pongwe, and Manda being established farther north. The goal was to encompass a vast area under Binhai District, covering over 3,500 square kilometers.

The mission in Manda involved expelling indigenous tribes, some of whom were skilled hunters. They fled swiftly, proving difficult to catch. The German commander, Rorschach, led the operation with the assistance of German veterans and students from the Hechingen Military Academy, who acted as translators.

This operation marked the first large-scale coordinated effort and demonstrated the feasibility of using Chinese immigrants for military purposes. However, Ernst became cautious about the influence of Hechingen Military Academy students within the colonial army.

Ernst planned to send white orphans from Europe to the Hechingen Military Academy to learn both German and Chinese, fostering cooperation and communication between them and the Chinese students. This tactic would help them supervise each other and provide valuable insight into the thoughts of Chinese immigrants.

Additionally, Ernst aimed to introduce German education in the colonies, allowing him to relax his concerns about the language barrier. He also continued to place his trusted associates in key positions within the colony, reinforcing his centralization efforts.

Despite these measures, the East African colonies were heavily reliant on the Hechingen Consortium, enabling Ernst to maintain remote control over the colony.

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