African Entrepreneurship Chronicles: Rise of a Hohenzollern Prince
Chapter 64

One-Day Politics

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The 1,500 military personnel prepared by the Colonial Government marched into Zanzibar in a mighty torrent under Commander Yalman's lead.

Dar es Salaam.

Majid bin Said and his relatives were brought out of the dungeon by Colonial Army soldiers and restored to the throne of Zanzibar.

Although Zanzibar's legitimate government had regained power, Majid bin Said and his palace ministers were also confined within the palace, forbidden from taking even half a step outside.

The Zanzibar Army was disbanded. All officers were detained, while the soldiers were sent home on leave. Their weapons were confiscated as well.

Only maids were allowed to remain in the palace, responsible for the Sultan's and ministers' daily needs. The male servants were expelled, lest Zanzibar use them to pull some petty tricks.

Felix arranged for Hans Zhang to lead men in guarding them, while he himself maintained public order in Dar es Salaam. Bazer also returned to his post to receive the immigrants arriving at port that day.

As for Bargash bin Said and his staff, they were thrown into Zanzibar's dungeon like dead dogs. Betrayed from behind by Bargash bin Said, Majid bin Said hated him to the marrow and fiercely demanded that the Colonial Army execute Bargash bin Said.

But Bargash bin Said was now important evidence for the East African Colonial Government, so naturally he could not be put to death at will.

Majid bin Said settled for the next best thing, demanding that Bargash bin Said be assigned the worst cell and the worst food. He absolutely could not be allowed an easy time.

Although Majid bin Said had only spent one day in the dungeon, Bargash bin Said had not had time to torment him. After all, he was his own elder brother, and Bargash bin Said still

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