The Western Route Army's occupation of the right bank of the Kongou River also marks the end of East Africa's third conquest war, and currently, East Africa is well-fed and satisfied.
With military goals accomplished, East Africa's affairs have shifted from warfare to national development. Now East Africa must digest the results of this war while preparing to address future global situations.
Currently in Europe, Prussia and France, as well as Italy and Austria, are still engaged in war. Between Prussia and France, Ernst, having seen the script, already knows the outcome; the main uncertainty lies with Italy's movements.
October 3, 1870.
Hohenzollern Castle.
Under the electric light, Ernst is examining the geographic data of Somalia collected in his hands. He uses a pencil to make corrections on the East Africa map beside him; East Africa's regions in Somalia mainly cover the Northern Province and Juba Province.