My Italian: Chapter 650 Abyssinian Storm Part 2

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] After watching Boyle in the carriage leave from the main building, Zoditu looked at Kamala beside him.

However, the outbreak of the world war and the death of his highly prestigious father made Zoditu's ambition no longer restrained, so she contacted the ambitious dukes and governors in the kingdom, trying to use their power to overthrow the rule of her nephew, so that I boarded the throne that I thought about day and night.

"Go tell Tafari that the British have promised to help us, and now we need him to prepare."

"Obey, my master."

As the illegitimate daughter of Menelik II and a member of Solomon's royal family, Zoditu was actually very ambitious. She had longed for the throne before, but because of her status as an illegitimate daughter, she had no right to inherit at all. Unless all other descendants of Menelik II died, she would have no hope at all.

Of course he knew what he was doing. To put it bluntly, he was seeking to usurp the throne.

"The British made a big investment."

It can be said that Tafari Maconan is currently one of the most powerful people in the kingdom.

"Duke Maconan, the conversation between the master and the British special envoy went very smoothly. The British are willing to provide us with 200,000 pounds of funds, and are also willing to provide us with a batch of military supplies such as 8,000 guns and 20 cannons. In addition, the British also promised, Can provide us with a corps of reinforcements if necessary."

After he completed his studies, he served as the governor of the southwestern Sidamo province, and after his brother died in 1911, he inherited the title of duke and was appointed as the governor of Harar province. In the same year, he married the Menglun family of Gaila, another major ethnic group in the country, which further enhanced his political status and influence.

You must know that because of the gradual modernization reforms of the Kingdom of Abyssinia, the taxes on its farmers have increased, which has led to the poverty of farmers and the need to borrow money to survive. The current domestic loan interest in Abyssinia is 20-30%, which further bankrupts farmers. A large number of bankrupt farmers were sold as slaves one after another, which gradually intensified the domestic contradictions.

And look for the UK

Among the dignitaries who came into contact with him, Tafari Makonan, the governor of Harar Province, his cousin, was the most tempted.

The provinces of Sidamo and Harar, which he governed successively, have successively won the title of model provinces.

Princess Zoditu, who happened to be an illegitimate daughter, was ambitious, so why didn't he take advantage of this stupid and ambitious princess. As for the future, if the other party's understanding doesn't stop him from reforming, it's okay to say, if he doesn't understand, accidents can happen at any time.

However, the current situation in the Kingdom of Abyssinia is not optimistic. Although the suzerain country Italy provides it with financial resources, those who enjoy these are the nobles, but ordinary people are more severely exploited.

Then Tafari continued to ask a few questions about negotiating with the British, and then asked the princess's butler to return to his command.

Tafari, as a royal family who wanted to make a difference, saw how the situation in the country could be accepted with peace of mind, so a dark idea gradually formed in his heart.

Boyle left a manor in the middle of the night very satisfied, and he was very satisfied with the person he met this time. Sure enough, the opponent was one of the few people who could decide the kingdom of Abyssinia.

At this time, Tafari Makonan had returned to Addis Ababa from Harar Province, reasoning to report the situation in Harar Province to the king.

Speaking of which, the father of the Tafari Governor was the cousin of Menelik II and a powerful general of the royal family.

Speaking of which, since Menelik II had a stroke, the king's power has been gradually weakened because the king has few councilors. Although there is the Queen Mother Taitu to maintain, but without a strong king who can govern, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com rights will naturally be gradually distributed. After all, the nobles of the Kingdom of Abyssinia are very traditional (sharing rights) tradition of).

As for Tafari himself, it is fair to say that he did a very good job as governor of Sidamo and Harar provinces. He introduced reforms such as widespread land registration for efficient taxation, a salary system for officials, and a ban on self-funding. Land consolidation in the countryside is thus limited.

Unfortunately, this royal general died of illness in 1906. His eldest son inherited the Duke of Maconan, and Tafari was awarded the Marquis by Menelik II. He was then appointed as the nominal sub-inspector of the Salar area, because Tafari was studying with Crown Prince Eyasu at this time.

It was obvious that the princess's steward was just talking casually.

Glancing at the housekeeper of Princess Zoditu in front of him, Tafari continued. "It's not just for our benefit, it's for the benefit of the kingdom."

The other party is the daughter of former King Menelik II, Princess Zoditu.

"Duke, this is all brought about by the war. The British want to fight the Italians, so that we can seek our own interests in it."

However, although he did a good job, the situation in other provinces of Abyssinia was getting worse, and the situation in the kingdom was getting worse.

After listening to the conditions of the British, Tafari said something silently.

After this person left, Tafari fell into deep thought.

"Duke Makonnan is right. We did this for the benefit of the Kingdom."

At this time, he was in his own home, listening to Princess Zoditu's confidant butler telling him about the meeting with the British envoy.

However, this is the illegitimate daughter of Menelik II, the daughter of his ex-wife, and has no right of inheritance. As for the young king Eyasu, he was the son of Suika, the only daughter of Menelik II and Queen Taitu.