"Captain Corrid, how has trade been this year?"
In Asuncion, East African diplomatic ambassador Luolie met with Captain Corrid. In truth, it was simply a meeting between old friends.
Communications between East Africa and South America were not particularly convenient. Even Luolie, East Africa's ambassador to Paraguay, had to rely on traders like Captain Corrid, who traveled from East Africa to Paraguay, to obtain information from home.
"Business has been pretty good these past few years. Trade between Paraguay and East Africa has been steadily rising. I used to lead a fleet of only four ships, but this year there are a full three. Besides Asuncion, East City has now also become an important trading hub between our two countries."
Luolie nodded. "It seems our country's trade development in East City has been quite good. I remember the relevant policy only began in 1892. At that time, trade between East Africa and Paraguay was still mainly concentrated in Asuncion."
Captain Corrid said, "That's right. East City's location is rather special. Behind Paraguay lie both Brazil and Argentina. Argentina's economy has developed extremely rapidly in recent years, so our trade dealings with Argentina have been increasing quickly as well."
Luolie said, "Argentina is a special case. Its geography and climate are simply too favorable, which is why Britain has continuously invested in Argentina in recent years. Argentina's railways in particular have expanded at a breathtaking pace. However, Argentina's economy is also rather distorted. If the British withdraw their investments from there, or if the market shifts, a country with such a single-minded economic structure will be among the first to suffer a blow."
Naturally, Captain Corrid did not see it that way. "Without British investment and construction, Argentina would still be a barren wasteland today. Therefore, the Argentine government ought to