Chapter 846 East African Cowboy
Assuming there is no Lake Malawi, the Central Railway does not need to move north at all, and northern Mozambique has many natural ports, which can completely replace the role of Dar es Salaam.
Of course, the existence of Lake Malawi has both advantages and disadvantages. For East Africa as a whole, it is naturally better to have this lake. After all, lakes are precious natural resources. Giant lakes like Lake Malawi are resources that many countries can only encounter. Moreover, the existence of Lake Malawi does not mean a complete disadvantage in transportation. At least the Lake Malawi Industrial Zone was formed by relying on the local lake transportation industry.
The natural conditions along the coast of Lake Malawi are excellent, and it is an important transportation route connecting the central and eastern parts of East Africa, which can realize the rapid circulation of resources in the region.
The local natural resource base is not bad either. The coastal cities headed by Mbeya City can become the most important heavy industrial base in East Africa in the early days, relying on the local rich coal and iron resources.
Moreover, Mbeya City has the bonus of the Central Railway. Its economic strength in East Africa cannot be underestimated. In the future, Mbeya City will also be a land transportation hub in the central and eastern parts.
Of course, the conditions of Lake Malawi are very good, but it restricts the development of the northern Mozambique region east of the lake, mainly because the transportation construction is not enough to support the connection between the local and inland economies.
For example, the New Württemberg Province in the north of Northern Mozambique has a railway connection that runs through the coastal and Lake Malawi industrial zones, which makes the New Württemberg Province a province with strong economic strength in East Africa.
So strictly speaking, it is not Lake Malawi that restricts the development of the east, but the development of the northern Mozambique region 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 will not be too bad, just like the Tete Province in the west of Mozambique in the past life, which is rich in coal resources.
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"Bowers, the town of Malingen should be ahead. Today we will camp outside the town. You are responsible for purchasing supplies in the town. We will communicate with the local government and ask them to provide accommodation." Lawrence said.
"Yes, captain, then we will go there first?" said the middle-aged man named Boris.
On the field beside the road four kilometers north of Mullingen, the long team of East African cattle herders and cattle herds stretched for a full kilometer, which looked quite spectacular.
Cattle herders can also be called East African cowboys. This is a regular profession in East Africa, mainly responsible for importing two large livestock, cattle and horses, to various parts of East Africa.
In East Africa, the northern ranch has long maintained an important indicator task of supporting livestock labor from all over the country, so in order to send these large livestock to the required places, East African organizations have organized professional teams to be responsible for large-scale escort tasks.
A professional "cowboy" team has been formed. They are similar to cowboys in the West of the United States, driving 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 is also the world's most important beef exporter, so the cowboy's task is mostly a money-making profession under the requirements of the employer.
East African cowboys of course have to support their families, but because of the market rules in East Africa, they have a guaranteed salary regardless of drought or flood, and will not be greatly affected by market price fluctuations.
Of course, the salary of cowboys in East Africa is higher than that of ordinary agricultural workers in East Africa, because this job is extremely risky, and it is common to sleep in the open air. The most important thing is that it wastes time. There are not many days of peace throughout the year, so this hard-earned money is necessary, but it is limited.
However, for the East African cowboy group, it is also a happy thing. At least a stable career and salary do not have to worry about family expenses. With the development of East Africa, this work has become easier and easier.
For example, now, the foothold of Malingen Town in front of us, if it was just a village a few years ago, it would probably be just a wilderness a dozen years ago.
The growth of the population in East Africa has increased the number of villages, towns and cities along the way, and the road conditions have been greatly improved.
In the past, East African cowboys could only spend the night on the grassland, and they had to worry about attacks from lions, leopards, hyenas and other beasts.
Now the most common is the neatly repaired roads, the developed farmland everywhere, and the vehicles coming and going from time to time and the occasional human population, which was unimaginable in the past.
It can be said that the East African cowboy group is also one of the groups that has witnessed the most profound development of East Africa. After all, they have been active in various parts of 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.
And Lawrence and Boris are the so-called "East African cowboys". Their skin is dark, which is actually the result of years of wind and sun. They wear typical herders' sun hats, ride on horses, and are accompanied by vehicles and guns carrying daily necessities, driving thousands of cattle.
Before three o'clock in the afternoon, the cowboys arrived in the town of Malingen. Malingen Town is in the south of New Württemberg Province and is a must-go place on this journey.
Wald, the mayor of Malingen Town, warmly received this group of "cowboys", because most residents in East Africa are not unfamiliar with them. A few years ago, most of the livestock in Malingen Town were driven by cowboys.
Wald said: "Mr. Lawrence, I remember you. It seems that you led the team to help our town send oxen five years ago, right?"
Relying on the familiar Mayor Wald in front of him, Lawrence asked with some doubts: "Who are you?"
Wald explained: "I was originally a villager in Mullingen Village, a subordinate village of Mullingen. It's normal that you don't remember me. I was not the mayor of Mullingen Town at that time, but you have been to our village, so my memory is more profound. "
After all, Lawns played a big role in promoting the use of cattle to replace black slaves in East Africa. He travels the route of New Württemberg Province all year round, so he is still well-known in the local area.
"That's it!" Lawns nodded.
"Mr. Lawns, where are you going this time? A lot of cattle are being transported this time?" Walder asked.
Regarding this, Lawns did not hide it: "We are going to Northern Mozambique, and these cattle are going to be sent to Northern Mozambique to help local land reclamation."
"Northern Mozambique? That's a bit far away. I heard it used to be the territory of the Portuguese. Is the country going to vigorously develop it now?"
Lawns replied: "Yes, I heard that the population there is relatively small, and now our livestock breeding scale in East Africa has increased, so our task is to send cattle to northern Mozambique."
Wald said: "I have been there once, but it was during the war the year before last. Our town organized manpower to help the army transport supplies. I remember that we had to pass through a big river, which seems to be called the Rufuma River!"
Lawns nodded and said: "Yes, we are going to cross the Rufuma River this time and then hand over to the local government personnel."
The Origins were not familiar with Northern Mozambique, so they needed local people to guide them. However, East Africa has been developing Northern Mozambique for a few years, so there is still a small population, so it is not a big problem.
The reason why Lawns was chosen as the leader was because of his rich experience. Over the years as a cowboy, Lawns has never lost his way, and there are still many wild animals in northern Mozambique. After all, it has only been developed for many years, and it is more needed. An experienced cowboy like Lawns responds to emergencies.