Assuming that there is no Lake Malawi, the Central Railway does not need to move north at all, and North Mozambique has a natural harbor that can completely replace the role of Dar es Salaam.

Of course, there are pros and cons to the existence of Lake Malawi, and it is naturally better to have this lake for East Africa as a whole, after all, lakes are precious natural resources, and giant lakes like Lake Malawi are resources that many countries can not find, and the existence of Lake Malawi does not mean that there is a complete disadvantage in transportation, at least the reason why the Lake Malawi Industrial Zone is formed is to rely on the local lake transportation industry.

The shores of Lake Malawi are in excellent natural condition and are important transportation arteries connecting the central and eastern parts of East Africa, which can achieve rapid circulation of resources within the region.

The local natural resource base is not bad, and the coastal cities led by the city of Mbeya were able to become the most important heavy industry base in East Africa in the early days, relying on the abundant local coal and iron resources.

Moreover, Mbeya City also has the central railway bonus, and its economic strength cannot be underestimated in East Africa, and Mbeya City will also be a land transportation hub in the central and eastern regions in the future.

Of course, the conditions of Lake Malawi are good, but the development of the northern Mozambique region in the eastern part of the lake is limited, mainly because the transportation infrastructure is not enough to support the local and inland economic links.

For example, the province of New Württemberg in the north of North Mozambique is connected by a railway link between the coast and the industrial area of Lake Malawi, which in turn makes New Württemberg a province with a strong economy in East Africa.

So strictly speaking, it's not that Lake Malawi restricts the development of the east, but that the development of the North Mozambique region is too late, after all, even if there is no Lake Malawi factor.

With hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land in northern Mozambique, the potential is not too bad, such as the rich coal resources of Tete province in western Mozambique.

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"Powers, it should be the town of Malingen in front, today we are camping outside the town, you are responsible for purchasing supplies in the town, we will communicate with the local government and let them provide a place to stay." Lawrence said.

"Yes, Captain, let's go first?" Said a middle-aged man named Boris.

Four kilometres north of Maringen, in the fields along the road, the long procession of East African cattle herders and herds stretches for a full kilometre, and it looks quite spectacular.

The cattle herder can also be called the East African cowboy, which is an organized occupation in East Africa, mainly responsible for importing cattle and horses for two large livestock for all parts of East Africa.

In East Africa, the North Ranch has long maintained an important indicator mission to support the livestock workforce throughout the country, so in order to get these large animals to where they are needed, the East African organization has a professional team to carry out large-scale escort tasks.

A team of professional "cowboys" has been formed, and they are similar to the cowboys of the American West in that they drive their cattle long distances to their destinations.

It's just that everyone's purpose is different, the United States has a huge beef consumption market, and it is also the world's most important foreign beef exporter, so most of the cowboy's tasks are to make money under the requirements of employers.

Of course, East African cowboys also have to support their families, but because of the market rules in East Africa, they get a salary that guarantees their income from drought and flood, and will not be greatly affected by market price fluctuations.

Of course, in East Africa, the salary of cowboys is higher than that of ordinary agricultural workers in East Africa, because this job is extremely risky, and sleeping in the open is commonplace, the most important thing is a waste of time, and there are no days of stable life throughout the year, so this hard-earned money is necessary, but it is also limited.

But for the East African cowboy community, it's also a pleasure, at least a secure job and salary without worrying about family expenses, and as East Africa develops, it's becoming easier.

For example, now, the foothold of Malingen Town in front of you, if a few years ago, it was just a village, and more than ten years ago, I am afraid it was just a wilderness.

The growth of the population in East Africa has led to an increase in the number of towns and villages along the route, and the road situation has improved considerably.

In the past, East African cowboys could only spend the night on the grasslands, and they had to worry about attacks by lions, leopards, hyenas and other predators.

Today, the most common are well-groomed roads, developed farmland, and the occasional traffic and the occasional human habit, which was previously unimaginable.

It can be said that the East African cowboy community is also one of the most profound groups that have witnessed the development of East Africa, after all, they have been active in East Africa all year round and are familiar with the geographical environment of East Africa, so they have the most experience of the rapid changes in East Africa.

Lawrence and Boris are the so-called "East African cowboys", their dark skin, in fact, the result of years of exposure to the wind and sun, wearing typical herdsmen's sunhats, riding on horses, accompanied by vehicles carrying household supplies and firearms, and driving thousands of cattle.

It was not until 3 p.m. for the cowboys to arrive in the town of Malingen, a stop in the southern part of the province of New Württemberg.

The "cowboys" were warmly received by Walder, the mayor of Malingen, because most of the people in East Africa are familiar with them, and most of the livestock in Malingen were brought in by cowboys a few years ago.

Walder said, "I remember you, Mr. Lawr, it seems that you led the team to help our town send the ploughing cattle five years ago, right?" ”

Leaning on the familiar mayor of Wald in front of him, Lawrence asked with some confusion, "Who are you?" ”

Wald explained: "I was originally a villager in Malingen, a subordinate village of Mullingen, and it is normal for you not to remember me, I was not the mayor of Malingen at that time, but you have been to our village, so I remember it well. ”

After all, in the process of promoting cattle to replace black slaves in East Africa, Lawnes played a big role, and he took the route of New Württemberg Province all the year round, so he still has a little local popularity.

"I see!" Lawrence nodded.

"Where are you going, Mr. Lawrnes, this time? How many cattle were transported this time? Wald asked.

Lawrence did not hide this: "We are going to North Mozambique, and these cattle are going to be sent to North Mozambique to help the local land clearing. ”

"North Mozambique? That's a bit far, I heard that it used to be the territory of the Portuguese, and now the country is going to vigorously develop it? ”

"Yes, I've heard that the population is relatively small, and now that we have livestock farming in East Africa, our task is to send cattle to North Mozambique," Lawnes replied. ”

Wald said: "I have been there once, but it was during the war the year before, and our town organized men to help the army transport supplies, and I remember passing through a big river, which seems to be called the Rufuma River!" ”

Lawrence nodded and said, "Yes, we are going to cross the Rufuma River this time and then hand over to the local government personnel." ”

Lawrence is not familiar with North Mozambique, so it needs locals to lead the way, but East Africa has also been developing North Mozambique for a few years, so the population is still some, which is not too much of a problem.

The reason why Lawrence was chosen as the leader of the team is also because of his rich experience, he has not been lost in the years of being a cowboy, and there are still more wild animals in North Mozambique, after all, there are not many years of development, and an experienced old cowboy like Lawens is needed to deal with emergencies.

(End of chapter)

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