Chapter 285: Debt Crisis
While pressuring the Ottoman Government, the African colonies also began to act. There was no need to transfer troops from the homeland; this time, they only needed to establish footholds along Nigeria's coast, and the colonial forces were more than sufficient.
Not everyone knew that the Great Indian Rebellion would drag on. In the eyes of many, once the United Kingdom reacted, it would be able to stamp out the rebellion with ease.
Guided by this thinking, the Vienna Government also cut through the mess with a swift blade, intending to swallow the meat first while the chance was there.
In this era, Africans suffered from a severe fear of whites. The Austrian army quickly defeated several native tribes and established settler outposts.
Colonel Nikos commanded, "Quick, reinforce the fortifications. The enemy's counterattack will be here soon."
A young officer asked doubtfully, "Colonel, is there really any need to be so cautious? It's just a native kingdom. Can't we simply go up and wipe them out?"
Colonel Nikos shot him a glare and said sternly, "Abate, put away that self-righteous arrogance of yours. On the battlefield, any carelessness can bring fatal losses.
"If you still want to make a career in the army, you must remain vigilant at all times. That is the most basic quality of a soldier. If you can't do that, I can send you back home right now.
"Are African natives really so easy to deal with? Haven't you heard of human-wave tactics? This is Tekrur Kingdom territory. They can gather tens of thousands of men for a counterattack.
"Don't assume they all carry broadswords and spears. Guns and cannons were being sold to them as early as a century ago. Even if their weapons are somewhat outdated, that still does not