Speaking of which, the Mangjing Highway is not just a simple road; it is also equipped with a telegraph line set up by the postal department, marking the end of the era without telegraphs in Southwest Africa.
The main means of communication along the coast of Southwest Africa such as Whale Bay Port previously relied on postal department ships. Even the nearest New Hamburg Port City is three thousand kilometers away, and there's the risk of interception by the British Royal Navy from Cape Town in between.
Therefore, this land telegraph line is extremely important. Once operational, any disturbances along the Southwest African coast can be promptly reported to the Central Government, allowing them to react accordingly.
Southwest Africa currently holds little value, but if someone takes a risk and lands along the coast, a surprise attack on the interior of East Africa is not impossible.
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