Chapter 812: Driving Out the Portuguese
By the end of September, Britain had withdrawn all its troops in East Africa, and Portugal also took its own troops and some civilians away slowly, while more civilians went to Brazil.
Brazilians feel a bit gloating about the tragic fate of their colonial master. After all, the Portuguese have a rich political legacy in the international community. As the world's number one Portuguese-speaking country, Brazil naturally believes that it should accept the political status and influence of the Kingdom of Portugal in the Portuguese-speaking world, just like Mexico always wants to replace Spain as the boss of the Spanish-speaking world.
However, given Mexico's lofty character, it is destined to achieve nothing great. Spain itself is still in its prime, and its fig leaf has not yet been lifted by the United States. Moreover, a country like Mexico, which is being exploited by the United States, has no status in the Spanish-speaking world.
Now there is also a rapidly developing Argentina in the Spanish-speaking world. Even if Spain itself fails, it will not be Mexico's turn to take charge.
Of course, past history ultimately proved that Spain, as a member of the Western world, was never comparable to other Spanish-speaking countries, and Mexico and Argentina were eventually completely subdued by the United States. Including the Philippines, Cuba, and Venezuela, the United States seemed to be taking advantage of the former Spanish-speaking countries.
However, Spanish-speaking countries are typically polarized. There are countries like Mexico that have directly kneeled down, and there are also small countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Paraguay that dare to confront powerful countries. Of course, Paraguay has been defeated now, and its main energy is currently focused on developing the economy.
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Maputo.
Maputo is an important part of the current ports in eastern East Africa. With the development of the Portuguese, Maputo's development is no less than that of any city in East Africa.
Although Maputo's population has dropped significantly, it still ranks among the eastern port cities. Because it is too remote, Brazil has not sent ships here to pick up people, so there are still at least 20,000 Portuguese residents in Maputo. Of course, as a comprehensive international "big city" in Southeast Africa, Maputo also has a large number of Arabs, Persians and Indians.
The Arabs and Persians were all aware of the raising of the flag of the Black Hingen Kingdom on the top of Maputo. The Arabs and Persians here were mainly businessmen. In addition to hanging around in Maputo, they also often conducted commercial activities in East African cities such as Dar es Salaam.
As the hegemon of the Indian Ocean, East Africa is well aware of its methods in the western Indian Ocean region, so they actively cooperate with East Africa's rule over Maputo.
"The price of the boat ticket back to Europe is double. Of course, if you can catch a ride on a ship or let the Portuguese government send you back, that would be considered as your ability. If you want to stay in East Africa, that's fine too, but everything must be arranged by the East African government."
As soon as the new mayor of Maputo, Hans Layton, took office, he began issuing ultimatums to the Portuguese residents of Maputo.
For Portuguese civilians, the attitude of the East African government is that they can join East African nationality, but joining East African nationality also means losing freedom.
Most of the Portuguese in Mozambique have some assets, so it is naturally impossible for them to actively integrate into East Africa. Therefore, more people choose to return to Europe with their savings over the years.
Of course, East Africa is also picky. Even if there are people who are desperate and plan to apply for East African citizenship, they still have to pass East Africa's screening. East Africa has long passed the stage of being hungry for immigrants.
"Ronald, are you and your family planning to return to your homeland?" Griffin asked.
"Of course, staying in East Africa now is not a wise choice. After all, Portugal has long broken up with East Africa. Do you think East Africa will treat those who stay kindly?" Ronaldo replied.
"You're right, but are you and your family planning to go back to Portugal?"
"Yes, where else can we go except Portugal? You know my wife and children are locals, and I'm afraid they won't be welcomed in other countries."
Greifen said, "I'm afraid the situation in your home country won't be that good either, so I'd still advise you to go to Brazil. I heard that slavery has been abolished in Brazil, and there are many black people there, so you won't be discriminated against too much if you go there. On the contrary, I'm afraid your family won't be able to integrate into the local community."
Hearing this, Ronald was also very worried. He said with a bitter face: "But we have no way to go to Brazil now. There are too few ships passing through Maputo, and the price is higher than that of East Africans. However, East African ships provide routes to Lisbon, but it is still difficult to get a ticket."
"Alas, there is no other way but to leave Maputo, especially for someone like your wife. I heard that the treatment of black people in East Africa is very harsh. If you stay here, you will probably become a slave." Griffin said seriously.
East Africa has a bad reputation, especially in the former Portuguese colonies, so most people have only fear of East Africa.
East Africa is well aware of this, but is happy to see it happen. After all, it is now eager for the Portuguese to get out of here as soon as possible.
There were not many so-called "good citizens" in the colonies in the 19th century. Most of them were aggressive "troublemakers" or simply prisoners. The most typical example is the Australian prison.
Therefore, East Africa naturally had little interest in the Portuguese residents left behind by the Portuguese government, and the Boers had no choice. After all, the Boer Republics had been destroyed by East Africa, and there was nowhere to send them. Neither the Netherlands nor Britain, the former overlords of the Boers, would accept these Boers.
But it is different for the Portuguese. Even if they don’t go to Portugal, there are still Portuguese Goa and Portuguese East Timor. These Portuguese colonies definitely welcome Portuguese immigrants.
Especially for a colony like Portuguese Goa, which faced tremendous pressure from India, it was difficult to maintain the interests of the local Portuguese without a certain population, especially after Portugal was completely humiliated.
Of course, now is not the time to send these people to Portuguese Goa. The East African government is currently trying every means to empty the pockets of the local Portuguese, and the price of the boat ticket back to mainland Portugal is not cheap.
Only after all the financially powerful Portuguese have left will East Africa organize to send the remaining people to Portuguese Goa. Portuguese Goa is on the west coast of India, not far from East Africa, so the price of the boat ticket is half the price.
If the route to Portuguese Goa is opened at this time, most Portuguese people will make the decision based on their butts and will choose Portuguese Goa first, so East Africa will earn less.
Of course, if you have connections or means, you can also take a ride on a ship to leave East Africa. As a commercial port, Maputo has many Arab and Persian merchant ships passing through, so you can leave East Africa through them.
You don't have to choose only Portugal. Immigrants from many countries are welcome to eat both meat and vegetables. For example, the neighboring island of Madagascar is also a good choice. Currently, the northern part of Madagascar is French territory, and the quality of life there will not be too bad.
It can be said that white immigrants are relatively welcome in colonies all over the world. Just like the United States, although the Anglo-Saxons are the ruling class, the domestic population is actually mostly Irish, German, Italian, Slavic, etc.
Madagascar is currently the most cost-effective destination for the Portuguese. They can be second-class citizens on the island, and as long as they obey the orders of the French government, they can basically continue to live a comfortable life.
(End of this chapter)
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