Eurasian Fruit Basket Plan

For the Orange Free State, East Africa held the strategic initiative in East Africa, so it was in no hurry. Moreover, now that East Africa's foundations had grown broader, national affairs had multiplied, and there was even less need to pay the Orange Free State excessive attention.

As for the Orange Free State's strategic position, East Africa controlled the Vaal River and the Lesotho highlands, giving it an obvious advantage. Ernst truly did not pay much attention to the Orange Free State; it was enough to maintain aid for the Orange people and let them continue wearing each other down in their internal struggle with the Transvaalers.

First Town.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, this is the 'Eurasian Fruit Basket Plan' proposed by the governments of Northern Province and Juba Province. Last year, the two provinces' fruit and vegetable exports to Europe rose by 5.8 percent year on year. Therefore, they wish to build vigorously upon this foundation and develop the plantation industry as a key pillar industry for both provinces."

"Mm. Although the climate and environment of the Somalia region are somewhat harsh, a loss by the frontier can turn into a blessing in disguise. Instead, it has fostered the development of Somalia's distinctive agriculture."

Ernst naturally understood the strengths and weaknesses of the Somalia region. In his previous life, there were probably few places in the world more chaotic than Somalia.

Somalia under East African rule, however, was completely different. In fact, for a long stretch of ancient history, the Somalia region had been one of Africa's relatively prosperous areas.

Its population capacity was well balanced, neither too much nor too little. Commerce and handicrafts were especially flourishing, and it had also been one of the regional centers of maritime and overland trade.

"Your Highness, then shall