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The Battle of Adwa
Menelik accepted the overtures of the Italians who were looking for someone they could sponsor. He would help them gain access to resources within the empire and in exchange, they would help him build his own power beyond Shoa. The Italians are delighted and Menelik doesn't let on that he has other ideas. So over the next few years, he and a small army traveled around Ethiopia. Seizing weapons, livestock, and people recruiting some into their army. All the while building up his power, his armies numbers, and his name.