Suppressing Arab religious states could be said to be Britain's unchanging national policy, especially their ringleader, the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire's deterrent power was considerable. Although it had now become the "Sick Man of West Asia," the glorious reputation its ancestors had forged through slaughter, arson, plunder, and conquest across Europe constantly made European countries fear its resurgence.
"The Ottoman Empire and Persia should be the key targets of East African expansion, so we will begin with those two countries and keep constant watch on the cooperation East Africa reaches with their governments."
As for Oman, although it was also a key country in East Africa's diplomatic visits, the British Government was not worried. Britain held an enormous advantage in Oman, and under Britain's arrangements, Oman's national strength had steadily declined. The UAE of a previous life, the present-day Pirate Coast, was a political force Britain had split away from Oman.
As the only maritime power in the Arab religious region in the past, Britain naturally could not rest easy about Oman. Britain had therefore always pursued a policy of suppression against Oman, which was also why a relatively powerful anti-British faction had formed within Oman.
Hodeidah.
The second-largest port city in Yemen in a previous life. Of course, Hodeidah now belonged to the Ottoman Empire.
A group of merchants in long robes was counting goods inside an inn.
"This time, we brought over more than fifty firearms and three crates of ammunition, all British-made rifles. British influence is relatively strong in the other areas along the Gulf of Aden coast, so it would be very difficult for us to ship these weapons to Aden by sea. We can only transfer them through Ottoman ports."
"We bribed Ottoman officials at the port before we could bring this batch