Chapter 553: Selflessness
If a port city wants to develop, it cannot do without the strong support of its economic hinterland. Otherwise, no matter how excellent the port conditions are, it will be difficult to have a better development ceiling.
For example, the natural conditions of Maputo Port in Mozambique are quite good. Maputo is located at the southern entrance of the Mozambique Channel and has a superior geographical location. Therefore, the Portuguese established a colonial outpost in Maputo. Since then, with the development of history, Maputo has gradually become the capital of Portuguese Mozambique.
However, this port city, which has been developed in Portugal for a hundred years, was overtaken by the new port city of Hamburg in a very short period of time, and the gap has widened rapidly. Although Maputo and Natal have also made large investments now, it is extremely difficult for them to catch up.
Because East Africa's huge investment in the New Port of Hamburg is certainly key, but relying on the southern section of the Central Railway, the economic hinterland of the New Port of Hamburg includes the Southern Frontier Province, Lorraine Province, southern Matabele Province, New Württemberg Province (formerly the Zulu Kingdom, the Transvaal Republic, southern Zimbabwe, Botswana and British Bechuanaland).
In this way, the direct gap between the three ports is reflected. If Maputo is not incorporated into East Africa in the future, it will have to be inferior to the new Port of Hamburg.
Therefore, the development of East African port cities cannot be separated from the support of inland cities. In turn, port cities also input funds, technology, manpower and other necessary conditions for development into the inland areas.
Ernst likes the overall social atmosphere of mutual support. As for conflicts of interest, there are not so many problems in East Africa at present. After all, East Africa does provide a way out for immigrants from Eurasia, which basically meets psychological expectations. As a large government country, the development of East African countries is inseparable from the guidance of the autocratic government led by Ernst.
This is in line with the demands of the East African people. They wish the government would take charge of everything because before arriving in East Africa, more than 90% of them were feudal peasants who worked the land for a living and had no opinions of their own. If they were allowed to manage the country themselves, there would be chaos for hundreds of years, and it would take some time for the government to adjust and train qualified people to manage the country.
While Claire and others were in self-isolation, the East African government did not really let things take their own course. The city of Grusegen was also discussing the epidemic situation in Rowenad Village.
The total population of the urban area of Grusselsgen is more than 1,300 people, and there are seven villages of various sizes. In fact, Grusselsgen may be just a slightly larger village in this era, but Grusselsgen has everything that other towns should have.
So Claire, the director of the city's Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is considered to be in a high position of power, otherwise he would not have come from the east to the west to suffer a second time. He has seen the development of East Africa, so he is also optimistic about the development potential of the west.
"Mayor, this is the letter sent back by Director Claire. We have disinfected the letter. You should take a look at the specific contents yourself."
Mayor Mogville of Grusegen took the letter Claire sent back and read it carefully.
After a moment, he said, "Director Claire has said that Rowenad Village is currently in good condition and there are no signs of the epidemic spreading. However, to be on the safe side, he will have to stay there for a while so that we can be prepared."
"Mayor, do we need to place Rowenad Village under lockdown?"
"There's no need for a blockade. If Rowenad Village really can't be controlled, then that's fine. Don't we have Director Claire's guarantee now? He has a lot of experience in the East, so we can just trust his advice."
However, Mogville changed the subject and said, "Of course, we can't just do nothing. So, we can send two policemen to guard the road from Rowenad Village to the city. If someone really comes here secretly, we can notify the city in time."
"Mayor, aren't two people a little too few?"
"Of course I have considered this. Our city has a small population and insufficient police force. In addition, we have previously sent two police officers to Rowenad Village to command. If there were enough personnel, I would definitely want to seal off Rowenad Village first. So we can do whatever we can. We can just send two people to monitor it."
"Well, that's true. Our city of Grusegen was founded not long ago and we lack everything, especially population. It would be better if there were more people. So, mayor, you are really amazing. You can lead our city of Grusegen to prosperity under such circumstances."
"Don't be afraid of flattery. I know my own strengths and weaknesses. My task is to follow the example of other regions and find the city of Grusseggen. As for you, I will remember your merits and punish you for your mistakes. If you really want to develop well in the future, put away your little tricks and honestly solve the problems of Grusseggen."
"Mayor, you are teaching me a lesson."
"By the way, we can't ignore the food and supplies problem in Rowenad Village. The first batch of grain has not been harvested yet, and we still need to rely on the province to dispatch and prepare the portion for Rowenad Village. As the saying goes, if you have food in your hands, you won't be worried. Now the people of Rowenad Village are calm, so let them stay in the village honestly."
"Send it directly to Rowenad Village?"
"Didn't we design the material receiving station in the first place? You guys should pack your things and don't let wild animals take them away."
East Africa is a country that has become a better doctor through long-term illness. It is quite experienced in dealing with epidemics. The material receiving station was designed in advance. It is actually a small house between Rowenad Village and Grussegen City. It is not used at ordinary times, but it is used when the epidemic breaks out.
"By the way, every time you go, remember to disinfect, especially at the material receiving station, don't be careless."
"Got it, Mayor. Any other instructions?"
Mogville thought about it carefully, and it really reminded him of something. He said, "I almost forgot. Director Claire mentioned in the letter that the cause of this epidemic is most likely due to the hunting and eating of wild animals. These people are really disobedient. We told them at the beginning that animals in East Africa cannot be disposed of at will. Now, not only have they lost their lives, but they have also left us with a mess."
"That's right. They really don't take the government's words seriously. Whenever a problem arises, we are still the ones who have to deal with it in the end." The subordinate quickly echoed Mogville's words.
"Well, this shows that our publicity work is not in place, otherwise this incident could have been avoided. Well, since this happened in Rowenad Village, we will use Rowenad Village as an example and conduct publicity and education in the whole city to let them know that no rules are set up arbitrarily for no reason. Without rules, there will be no order."
"Yes, Mayor, but is this also the case for the villages below?"
"Well, except for Rowenad Village, all other villages in our city will carry out this education. As for Rowenad Village, I believe they will feel the most profound lesson after this. Every failure makes you wiser, which is more useful than any education."
Mogville thought for a moment and continued, "As for the province, when this epidemic is over, we will report what we have to report. Don't try to fool around. We just need to do our job well."
"this……"
"I'm not worried. What are you afraid of? Even if something goes wrong, I'm the first person responsible. Besides, the cause of this epidemic is not necessarily due to our work. Our follow-up work is also in place."
"Mayor, you are still selfless..."
(End of this chapter)
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