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Chapter 125: Sri Lanka

Placer gold is the main deposit for gold production in the world. However, after thousands of years of mining, most of the rich ore sand has been exhausted. Placer gold is produced in the bottom or low-lying areas of river bends, mixed with gravel and sand, and is washed out.

Alluvial gold actually originated from mines. It is because the gold ore is exposed on the ground. After a long period of wind and rain, the rock is weathered and cracked. The gold breaks away from the veins and flows down the river with the sand. It is naturally deposited in the gravel and sand at the bottom of the river or at the bottom of the river.

A gold-bearing layer is deposited under the sand and gravel, forming alluvial gold.

The main feature of alluvial gold is that the particles are of different sizes, the big ones are like broad beans, the small ones are just fine sand, the shapes are different, and the color varies depending on the quality. More than 90% are red-yellow, 80% are light yellow, and 70% are green-yellow.

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Every day that followed, Li Ningyu divided his time into three parts. The first: of course, he went to the mines and refining places to take a look, and to encourage everyone by the way; the second: in the tent, he checked the recent places around the world.

events and changes, and also convey his latest meaning; third: the next step of the development of the Far East.

The Far East is a huge system, but if any system stands still every day without thinking about moving forward, the only result will be to be defeated or annexed. Therefore, Li Ningyu has to prepare for the future day every day, because even if he

If he died immediately, at least his manuscript would be able to allow his followers to move forward.

The year 1895 is about to end. According to some memories of Li Ningyu’s military courses, there will be a war that is said to be the shortest, probably next year, in August 1896, that is, the Anglo-Sangladesh War. However, Li Ningyu plans to

Change history, because Zanzibar is a small island off the east coast of Africa, and next to it is German Tanzania.

Even before the outbreak of the war, Germany and Britain had disputes over the control of this small island. From the late 1880s to the early 1890s, Duverney gradually became a puppet under British control, and Britain also used this to obtain

After Duverney died of illness, the Germans supported Duverney's second son, Sudan, while the British supported Mohammed and demanded that the Sudan abdicate immediately, otherwise they would bear the consequences.

Of course, the Sudan rejected the British request, and with the help of the Germans, he organized an army of 3,000 men, which also included an obsolete but still serving warship, the Glasgow, anchored in the port. When the Sudan organized

When manpower strengthened the defense of the palace, the British Royal Navy organized more than a dozen warships to besiege the island, also sent a number of marines to land on the island, and issued an ultimatum to the Sultan.

When the time stipulated in the ultimatum passed at 9 a.m. on August 27, the British army began to bombard Zanzibar. Due to the disparity in strength, it was difficult for the Zanzibar army to fight back effectively. At 9:30, Sudan sought help from Germany.

, then Germany and Britain started a confrontation, but they did not expect that with the support of France and the United States, Germany was defeated. Although until the last minute, Sudan was still trying to negotiate with the British side in exchange for peace through the U.S. representative on the island.

However, the United States refused to provide help, and then Sudan announced its surrender, ending the war in just 45 minutes.

However, although this was an inconspicuous battle, Li Ningyu discovered an important component, that is, France and the United States played a role. Germany had to give up because of this, and Li Ningyu was ready to seize some of it.

, help Germany when necessary, and the Far East will not enmity with any great power for no reason, but it will never miss any opportunity, and Africa is one of the territories that the Far East must expand.

Now the Far East already has enough reputation and good infrastructure in Africa, so it only needs to expand the scope of influence on the basis of consolidation. However, there are two fault zones among the four major plates in the Far East. The first

The first is the break from Taiwan to Somalia, and the South China Sea to the Gulf of Aden needs to pass through the Strait of Malacca. However, most of them are now controlled by a few major powers, so they can only find a compromise point. However, Li Ningyu has already begun to solve this matter. Then

It is an island, and its name is Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is located in the lower right corner of India. It belongs to the Indian Ocean and is close to Malacca. It covers an area of ​​about 65,000 square kilometers. It is a tropical island country. Its economy is mainly based on agriculture. Its main mineral deposits include graphite, gems, titanium, zircon, mica, etc. It is shaped like a drop of the Indian Peninsula.

Tears, embedded in the vast Indian Ocean, was considered by Marco Polo to be the most beautiful island because it has a stunningly beautiful seaside. Its most important export product is Ceylon black tea, one of the three largest tea-producing countries in the world, so the domestic economy is deeply affected.

The influence of tea production conditions.

A few months ago, Li Ningyu arranged for Bismarck to discuss the purchase of this place with Queen Victoria of England, but was indirectly rejected. What is an indirect rejection? That is, the Far East Fleet can be allowed to dock for supplies, but the land will not be leased.

For use in the Far East, Li Ningyu specifically approached Edward VII for this purpose, but was still rejected.

But then Li Ningyu gritted his teeth and said in the Alaskan gold mining camp: "Okay, since you won't lend it to me, then don't blame me for doing it myself. Anyway, this site was snatched by you. After so many years, it should be

It’s time to change someone else!”.

In the following days, the Sixth and Seventh Field Armies stationed in Somalia in the Far East had a large-scale build-up, and then entered Ethiopia. They then asked Britain to give the Far East a passage because the Far East was going to fight Libya. At this time, Italy actually controlled Libya.

There are no peace talks between the Far East and Italy, so it makes sense for the Far East to send troops to attack Libya. In addition, the Far East and the United Kingdom are allies, so can he not borrow the road?

But at this time, Britain and France were joining forces to suppress Italy, and they were joining forces to carve up Libya. The problem that arose at this time was mainly a matter for Britain, and France in turn put pressure on Britain. Eventually, Britain and the Far East reached an agreement.

That is to lend the Sri Lankan male province to the Far East, but the price is not cheap at 500,000 pounds a year, and the rent has to be paid for 5 years at a time, and the UK can keep a team of 1,500 people.

After Li Ningyu saw such a contract, he wanted to scold him again, but at this time the Far East was no match for Britain, so he chose to tolerate it. 500,000 pounds a year, 2.5 million pounds in five years, Li Ningyu could not afford this

Money, so the day after the agreement was reached, Far East representative Bismarck signed an agreement with King Edward VII, and Far East Somalia also withdrew its troops. At the same time, Britain and France also increased pressure on Italy.

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