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"The position of Danube Province has always been awkward, neither high nor low. Yet in truth, its climatic conditions rank among the best of all East African provinces."

"It has the Congo River as a main artery, along with major Congo tributaries such as the Kwilu River. The terrain is flat, with abundant water, grass, and forests. The ancient Kingdom of Congo was long active in this region."

"The Portuguese understood this as well, but they acted too late. As a result, every watershed east of the Kwilu River has fallen into our hands."

"Danube Province's greatest problem now lies to the west, where it is also a border region. Thus, it receives very few immigrants—only slightly better off than Southwest Africa. Yet our level of development in the Danube Province region remains low."

Ernst spoke at length, emphasizing the importance of Danube Province. Yet beneath that importance lay great risks. Unless those risks were eliminated, East Africa could naturally not proceed with developing Danube Province.

"The Portuguese in Angola Colony certainly have not been idling away these past few years. Therefore, the next time our army enters Angola Colony, it certainly will not be easy. The same is likely even more true of Mozambique colony. With the British watching from the side, the Portuguese in Mozambique would not dare muddle through carelessly."

Svit said, "Your Highness, Mozambique is indeed in the situation you described. By exploiting the objective threat posed by us, the British have forcibly tied Portugal's Mozambique colony to their chariot. According to intelligence reports, the British have essentially obtained military command over Portugal's Mozambique colony."

"Moreover, most of Mozambique's weapons are now supplied by Britain. In terms of weaponry and equipment, the Portuguese are still inferior to us in East Africa."

"As for Angola, it differs