Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 572 Border Friction

  Red Fort Jingsi Pavilion

Li Fushou was reading the newspaper while sitting at the dining table. Looking at the newspaper, he suddenly burst into laughter. His wife Gu Liuyan glanced at him strangely. Seeing that the master was funny, he was very happy, and there was a calm and elegant expression on his face. Smile.

   "Master is so happy, you might as well say that everyone has fun."

   "Hahahaha...Madam, I laughed at these American hillbillies before and after. It really was a slap in the face now."

What Li Fushou read was the report of the Brisbane Courier. The American diplomatic envoy, Creedman, couldn't twist his thigh. He finally made a diametrically opposite statement, slapped his face loudly, really. It's very calming.

   Creedman may not be clear about the reasoning behind it, but Li Fushou knows no more. In his inauguration message to the new president of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, he clearly expressed his desire to ease the conflict and further enhance the relationship between the two sides.

  Washington quickly called back after receiving the olive branch, showing that it attaches great importance to the maintenance of US-Australia relations.

  Under this situation, Washington naturally cannot allow the noise in the good atmosphere of both sides. After this Creedman returns to the country to report on his work, life will definitely not be easy, and he may become a victim of the improvement of US-Australia relations.

   "It turned out to be like this. I thought there was something funny." Gu Liuyan responded with a lack of interest. She couldn't figure out these political affairs and was even less interested.

Seeing the master's interest, she immediately remembered what Li Ang, the chief construction director of the inner palace, had reported, and said: "Master, Lee Ang reported back and forth yesterday. The time-consuming diamond crystal chandelier in Dream Castle has been completed. It’s said that on the day of the light test, the house was full of brilliance and brilliance, illuminating the huge castle hall like a fairyland. I am going to take the sisters to take a look first, just to relax."

  Li Fushou smiled and put away the newspaper in his hand, nodded and said; “Also, I should be grateful for the affairs of the inner palace.”

  Finally count

  It has been nearly three years since the last time this batch of Mozambique diamond jewellery was shipped back. In the past few years, there have been countless diamonds and gold used in the Dream Castle, and a lot of subsequent additions have cost millions of pounds.

  It is said that the dragon-shaped chandelier beam made of brass weighs 16.5 tons and the gold is more than two tons. I also look forward to the brilliance of this batch of diamond crystal chandeliers made by famous artists?

Oh, right

  The dormitory of the castle is a chandelier, which I asked them to design and make. Madam, go and see if you are satisfied? "

  A chandelier with dragons and phoenixes?

  Gu Liuyan felt Li Fushou’s deep thoughts, and his heart was full of sweet feelings. With a rather shy expression, Gu Liuyan nodded and said; "Thank you, the master, for the kind concubine you have suffered."

   "Madam likes it." Li Fushou stretched out his hand and gently patted his slender hand. He was about to stand up and leave the restaurant, but Gu Liuyan might as well say; "Master, wait a minute!"

   "What's the matter?" Li Fushou asked a little surprised.

"The humble concubine is a housewife. Normally, things in this earl’s mansion are all under the control of a low concubine. The master knows that I am a calm temper. As far as the concubines and wives in the house follow the rules, I didn’t ask too much, but there is one thing like a spit in my throat and I don’t vomit. Not happy."

  "Madam, please tell me, if there is anything wrong, I will correct it myself."

"Then I'll just say, these concubines are married in the same age, and they were originally people whom the master likes. Many of them gave birth to blood and heirs for the master. Junzhan, why do you love Sister France Rose Nicole now?"

  Speaking of which

Gu Liuyan sighed lightly, glanced at Li Fushou with some complaints, and frowned slightly. In his years, he kept the vacancies alone, and the lowly concubine couldn't bear it after all, so I would say a word here, even if it doesn't look at the past love, it still depends on the child. Generally speaking, it is the right thing to live well."

  Old Li Fushou who said these words blushed, and it is indeed wrong to reflect on it.

  In the past two years

Except for two days a week, I can rest in Madam’s Jingsi Pavilion. At other times, I go to Nicole’s sister’s courtyard. Occasionally I stay in the courtyard of Mrs. Fragrant, Mrs. Tian and Mrs. Qin. The other aunts’ yards are indeed rarely visited. .

these years

  Li Fushou gradually developed an overbearing character, seldom think of others, everything is self-centered, do whatever he thinks, it won’t work like this!

   "What the madam said is extremely true, now that I think about it, it is indeed what I did badly, and I must change it in the future." Li Fushou bowed his fists with his hands in a sincere heart.

Gu Liuyan immediately beamed with joy, and he was extremely satisfied, but said in his mouth: "The cheap concubine can't control the master, so just talk about it like this. Since there is not enough power, why bother to leave the house after another. Is the room coming in?"

"Uh……"

  The Li Fushou who was talking about this was taken aback, and he didn't know how to interface.

  It seems that there is a deep resentment in this sentence, and it is not easy to answer.

   Over there, Gu Liuyan's face flushed with shame, and she drew away like a fragrant wind.

   See you, how do you say such shameful words?

  If it is known to outsiders, a suspected jealous woman may not be able to escape. Gu Liuyan is a well-known lady who was born and received the ethical and moral education of the three obediences and four virtues.

  But she felt very happy in her heart when she said the words that had been suppressed for a long time!

  In the restaurant

  Li Fushou smiled bitterly and shook his head. It seems that the ancients have something to say; it makes sense to be three times a day.

  His attention was quickly attracted by the newspaper in his hand, according to the “Times” report;

The colonial army of the Kingdom of Italy continues to expand its military presence in the Eritrea region along the Red Sea coast of Africa, taking control of Massawa to the coast of Luer, and its troops are approaching the northeastern border of the Kingdom of Ethiopia.

  Recently, there have been many minor frictions between the colonial army of the Kingdom of Italy and the colonial army belonging to Queensland in the border area, causing the international community to worry that the situation in the region is out of control.

  Seeing this international report, Li Fushou’s slender fingers tapped on the table lightly, knowing that the wheel of history is rolling forward, and what should come will come.

  The Kingdom of Italy established settlements along the coast of Eritrea in the late 1860s, and gradually expanded its sphere of influence over the next 20 years. The ultimate goal was to encroach on the relatively rich plateau country, the Kingdom of Ethiopia.

  From the historical background

  Since the industrial revolution in Europe, the Western powers urgently need more raw materials and markets, so the competition for colonies on the African continent has become increasingly fierce.

  Just after completing national reunification in the 1870s, Italy immediately introduced colonialism to expand into Africa.

  The original target of the Italians was Tunisia in North Africa. Unexpectedly, France invaded Tunisia from Algeria in 1881 and turned it into its own protectorate.

  Italy has long coveted Tunisia, but it suffers from insufficient strength and cannot stand alone against France, so the resentful kingdom of Italy turned to Germany and Austria.

After secret negotiations, on May 20, 1882, Germany, Austria, and Italy signed the Treaty of the Three-Power Alliance in Vienna, forming the current basic pattern of confrontation between the two major military forces on the European continent. The Treaty of the Three-Power Alliance was successfully renewed in 1887. Caused strong military pressure.

  So, I really can’t underestimate the Kingdom of Italy.

  He may not have great ability to do things, but the energy of bad things is not small. After all, the size and geographical location of the Kingdom of Italy are there. In any case, planning the strategic map of Europe cannot lack this important puzzle.

  After the attempt to colonize Tunisia was hit hard, the Kingdom of Italy turned its target on the most powerful Kingdom of Ethiopia on the African continent.

  Today

  Italian colonial army controlled Massawa to the coast of Luer, and the hinterland advanced to northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia is being forced to sign the unequal Treaty of Ucial.

   provisions;

  The Ethiopian side ceded the northern territory, and Italy used 2 million lire in exchange for the price. Italy is more free to interpret the provisions of Article 17, and after signing the treaty, it will declare the entire Ethiopian territory as an Italian protectorate and occupy the northern territory.

  Currently, negotiations are underway. The Kingdom of Italy is displaying heavily on its borders, and there is a stance that makes it difficult to get in. Anyway, it seems quite bluffing on the surface.

  The small-scale friction between Italian soldiers and Queensland soldiers in the Aritria area occurred under this historical background.

Why does this happen?

  At the end of the 1880s

  The Eritrea region along the Red Sea is just a general reference. There are many black indigenous tribes here, and the geographical boundaries between each other are blurred. There has never been a strong and independent indigenous kingdom with clear national boundaries.

The Queensland Colonial Expeditionary Army in Djibouti continued to extend its forces to the Red Sea coast area, mainly around the adjacent coastal areas of the Mande Strait, and forced the local black indigenous chiefs to yield through various means, extending the territory to the Eritrea region, occupying and occupying the area. Controlled the Assab and Eide areas.

The entire Eritrea region along the Red Sea has a total length of more than 1,200 kilometers. Assab and Ede are at the southeast end, close to the border of Djibouti, and the coastal area is about 240 kilometers, almost Eritrea. The region’s 1/5 is a bit stronger.

  The Italians occupied about 900 kilometers northwest of the Red Sea coast of Eritrea. The two sides refused to yield to each other at the border, and it was inevitable to explode and fist. It was not uncommon at first.

  Queensland’s actions aroused the high vigilance of the Italian army, believing that it violated their own interests, which was the initial cause of the small-scale friction between the two sides.

  Thinking about it for a while

  Li Fushou smiled lightly. There is no plan to increase troops in Xi'an Town, nor is there a plan to issue orders directly. Everything depends on the frontline commander to act independently.

  He has a deep confidence in the army he has cultivated, especially the army gangsters, all of whom are green-eyed wolves. If they don't take the initiative to invade others, they will be thankful. In many cases, they have to control their aggression and expansion impulse.

  Let’s talk about the African Expeditionary Force of Mozambique. It has quietly reached out to the Kingdom of Madagascar to secretly support several settlements. The armed militias sent out are mainly veterans to fight policy sideballs. What can you say?

  If you don’t mess with the guys in Xi'an Town, the pasta will be fine.

The mercenaries in Xi'an Town are well-known from far and near. Large and small armed groups have even crossed the Arabian Peninsula and deep into the Mesopotamia. You can see their sturdy figures in many conflicts. They have made a name for themselves with their sophisticated equipment and high military quality. , Played a majestic.

  This is a strong force that grows freely and must not be underestimated.

  (End of this chapter)