For the Orange Free State, East Africa holds the strategic initiative, so there is no rush. Moreover, with East Africa's expanding territory, national affairs have also increased, reducing the focus needed on the Orange Free State.
As for the strategic position of the Orange Free State, East Africa controls the Fall River and the Lesotho Highlands, thus having a clear advantage. Ernst indeed does not pay much attention to the Orange Free State, maintaining aid to the Orange people, allowing them to continue their internal conflicts with the Transvaal people.
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"Your Highness, this is the 'Europe-Asia Fruit Basket Plan' proposed by the governments of the Northern Province and Juba Province. Last year, the Northern Province and Juba Province saw a 5.8% increase in fruit and vegetable exports to Europe. Hence, these two provinces wish to vigorously develop the plantation industry on this basis as a key pillar industry."
