Chapter 98: Coastal Defense Cannon

"What you said makes certain sense, but I still favor prioritizing industrial development. Especially since the current population in East Africa is not large, industrialization presents fewer challenges, and the food problem can entirely be resolved by exchanging high-value industrial products for low-value agricultural products," said Maximilian I.

"If we observe the actual conditions in some European countries, His Majesty's words hold weight. After all, not every country is suitable for developing agriculture. However, the natural conditions and land area in East Africa determine that agriculture is its advantage, and having food at hand brings peace of mind."