The advantages were also quite obvious. These infrastructure projects went into operation quickly, allowing the East African government to recoup construction costs sooner and continuously reap subsequent returns, accelerating the accumulation of primitive capital.
As for the "man-made disasters" caused by engineering problems, the previous East African government could afford to ignore them. What it valued more was the overall return.
However, this development model could certainly not continue now. First, after decades of educational and industrial development, East Africa had cultivated a large number of more specialized technical personnel. Second, the thinking of East African citizens had changed along with the nation's development. Finally, with the development of information technology, the East African government could no longer treat certain man-made disasters as if "nothing had happened," as it had in the past.
Thus, Ernst instructed Morbach, "The water diversion project on the South African Plateau involves mountainous regions with complex geological conditions, and the climate is also highly variable. Leave ample engineering redundancy. When it comes to construction quality, we would rather sacrifice some cost than leave any room for error."
"If substandard construction quality or unscientific design leads to a major accident, or causes an unnecessary man-made disaster, then not only will I be unable to answer to the public, I may also become the laughingstock of the international community."
Ernst naturally had to keep a close watch on these projects. If pressure was not applied from above, those below might not take them seriously.
Morbach assured him, "Your Majesty, rest assured. For a national project of this kind, we will certainly assign people to watch it closely."
Ernst said, "It is not enough merely to assign people to watch it. You must also inspect the site from time to time. I myself may even personally inspect the