Holy Roman Empire

Austria is located in the Adriatic Sea, overseas trade must be around the Italian peninsula, and then through the Strait of Gibraltar to be able to leave the Mediterranean.

This route is not very reliable either in terms of distance or safety.For future development, it is important to master a safe route that can leave the Mediterranean.

As early as four years ago, Franz proposed the Suez Canal and dispatched a team of experts to carry out on-site exploration.

As for the masters of this area, the Egyptian government and the sovereign state regretted that the Vienna government forgot to notify them.

After confirming that it was technically feasible, the Austrian government strengthened its penetration in Egypt. Franz was very self-knowledge. Instead of grabbing ground in Cairo and Britain and France, he aimed at the Sinai Peninsula.

Not to mention this era, even in the 21st century, the Sinai Peninsula is also the most backward region in Egypt, and it is now a desert island in the eyes of the public.

The peninsula is dry and rainless, most of the area is desert, and local residents have lived on camels for generations.

Before the Great Nautical Era, there was also a business road connecting the Ottoman Empire and Egypt. By selling camels to past business travelers, the local residents lived their lives.

From the beginning of the 19th century, the Egyptian region became independent and broke off business relations with the Ottoman Empire, and the locality fell completely.

On the 61,000-square-kilometer Sinai Peninsula, with a permanent population of less than 30,000, the largest city, Alish, is no match for a small town in Austria, and even the newly established African colonial stronghold is more prosperous than here.

To be exact, the former city has now degraded to the village level, and it is the residence of a nomadic tribe.In addition to sand or sand, occasionally a small oasis appears, which is a precious resource.

The local clan clinks, and there is no tax at all. The Cairo government does not pay much attention to this, and the rights are directly delegated to nomadic tribes.

Against this background, the Vienna government initiated colonial activities on the Sinai Peninsula.

...

Looking at the desert where he couldn't see his head, Leohave said incredulously: "Andrea, are you sure that the domestic order is for us to make excuses here and take advantage of this wild land?"

What I saw in front of me was really beyond the ability of Leo Haval.The terrain of the Sinai Peninsula is still good, and everything else is easy to say except for lack of water.

It is a pity that there is only one Nile River in Egypt. Not to mention the rivers on the Sinai Peninsula. The creeks are rare to see. This is destined to be unsuitable for human habitation.

Before the discovery of oil, no economic value could be found here.Strategic value is also what happened after the Suez Canal was opened, and now there is no value here.

Andrea, who was equally confused, replied uncertainly: "It seems so!"

The two looked at each other strangely, then remained speechless for a long time.

After being silent for a while, Leo Haval suggested: "If we don't bother to make excuses, we will take Arish and forget.

Anyway, an indigenous tribe can gather the people on the boat to occupy the place, and there is no need to wait for the domestic troops."

"It's not good to do this, we must have an excuse, otherwise it is difficult to do diplomatically." Andrea objected

Leo Haval said indifferently, "What are you afraid of? Everyone is doing that. The British and French colonists have done so much bad things, and they have more than that.

Occupied here first, and then moved some goods off the ship, as if the stolen goods were seized.If there are casualties, also add them.

Let's just say that our caravan was attacked by local nomadic tribes, and we just organized a counterattack passively.

The rest of the matter let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs talk to them. Anyway, this kind of small matter, no one will care, there is only one word, it doesn't matter whether it is true or not."

After hesitating for a while, Andrea said fiercely: "We are seeking wealth and insurance, and do it! Here is our first pot of gold, I hope to be able to seize some good things."

Franz is very generous to the courageous colonists, and all seizures will be assigned by the colonial team. The Vienna government will not covet this loot.

This is the reason why the two people changed their plans. After all, they took it by themselves, and the goods here are all their personal belongings.

If, according to the original plan, they were just making excuses, then they would get a bonus at most.

Stimulated by profits, this nascent civil colonial team took the first step of colonization.

...

There was no suspense in the battle. The two led a colonial squad of more than 100 people and launched a raid against the indigenous tribes that ruled here. They quickly won.

However, after seeing the casualties, the two men's complexions suddenly became gloomy. Three deaths and seven injuries were already a great injury to the colonial team.

Andrea reluctantly complained: "Damn bastard, has actually caused us such a large number of casualties, absolutely can't spare them!"

Leo Haver calmly said: "Okay, Andrea. To embark on this path, you must prepare for sacrifice. It is said that thousands of people died in the colonial movement in Britain and France every year.

It is still time to count the loot and arrange the scene so that the war seems to be the result of their fortune.

Then send someone to signal the military to let them come over to take over here, otherwise the regular army of the Egyptians will come, we can't stand it."

Andrea adjusted his emotions and said, "Relax, I'm fine. It's just a little sad to watch the few guys we brought out die."

Leo Haver said calmly: "It's just a habit. It's impossible to die in this line of business. People can't be resurrected. All we can do is to give them a family pension after returning home.

This colonial squad was formed by the two of them in partnership. Due to their limited strength, they did not have the ability to open colonies overseas. Their main business was to take orders from the military.

To do some special work, the military is not suitable for dirty work, get commissions as compensation.

If he is strong enough to occupy the overseas land alone, Franz will not bother.

Obviously this is only theoretical, and without the support of the state, even if the overseas colonies were opened alone, they would not have enough strength to keep it.

Now Austria ’s overseas colonial activity has just begun. Without seeing results, the domestic nobles will not invest their money.

The civilian colonies now appearing are mostly small organizations with a size of one hundred and eighty. They have neither strength nor financial resources to support the operation of a colony.

Most of these small teams can only participate in colonial activities at the pace of the government, for example: exploring the African continent, besieging indigenous people who threaten the security of the colonial base, or building a colonial base to sell to the government.

A strong team can also operate in partnership with the government.In other words, the government provides them with security protection. The colonial team manages the colony and pays taxes to the government. The profits from operating the colony belong to the team.

Those who have made great contributions to colonial activities can also obtain knighthoods. Apart from paying a small amount of taxes, all affairs within the kefal are handled by the nobles themselves.

...

Obviously, these two rookie colonists do not yet know how much impact this action will have on future generations.Now the two are still indignant for too little.

Leo Hafu exclaimed: "God, why is this indigenous tribe so poor, except for a group of camels and sheep, there is only a pile of fur.

Where do the legendary gold and precious stones used by the indigenous people go?"

Andrea said with deep sympathy: "I would also like to ask where the gold and precious stones have gone! Just now I opened the rigorous treasure hidden by them, which contained a few jars of salt.

God, when does table salt become a treasure?Does n’t it mean that this was originally a trade stop between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire, why is there no treasure at all?"

Leo Hafu said angrily: "It's the last century's business of the bullshit transit station. Since the Shangluo cut off, the locals have left, and now the rest is a nomadic tribe.

Not only here, it is said that the permanent residents of the entire Sinai Peninsula are nomadic tribes.Without business travel, the local area is severely short of water and unable to grow food. It has now degraded to the primitive era!"

In the primitive era, this is absolutely an exaggeration.At least muskets appeared in nomadic tribes, although flintlocks still don't know what age, that also entered the era of hot weapons.

But in terms of living habits, it is no different from primitive society.Still staying in the nomadic era, there is no modern atmosphere at all.