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Chapter 625: Building a food empire in Nanyang (third update, please subscribe)

"...Under the banner of the Commonwealth, we can try to make corresponding agricultural investments in East African regions such as Kenya, by establishing modern irrigation facilities, introducing modern machinery and equipment, establishing large-scale farms locally, and through agricultural industrialization operations. , to ensure food security in Nanyang..."

When saying the words "food security", Li Jiebai emphasized his tone.

"Now because of the financial constraints in the UK, the financial expenditures of the colonies are also extremely tight. They very much welcome outside investment."

One of the core problems why Britain gave up its colonies after the war was that the poor finances left them with no financial resources to maintain the colonies. When the colonies turned from cows to burdens, that is when they gave up the colonies. Of course, many times this It is a matter of choice. As long as you survive the difficult period after the war, all problems will no longer be a problem.

However, due to financial reasons, after the war, all countries focused on local reconstruction and relaxed the management of colonies to a certain extent, which in turn led to the deterioration of the colonial situation.

In fact, everything is due to financial resources - when a colony does not have enough financial resources to maintain its rule, it is only a matter of time before the sovereign country withdraws.

Under such circumstances, "attracting investment" became an indispensable part of the colonial authorities' maintenance of rule. However, at present, when the reconstruction of Europe requires a large amount of funds, how can there be enough funds to invest? To the colonies.

In this case, the colonies naturally needed external financial injections to help them alleviate their immediate difficulties. So now is definitely a good time to get involved in Britain's African colonies.

Li Jiebai continued,
"I think our investment will be encouraged and supported by the colonial authorities. After all, for them, by selling land, they can not only obtain a lot of money, but also obtain tax revenue, so it is now being carried out in the British colonies. The best time to invest in agriculture, and as the UK economy recovers, this opportunity is likely to be missed in the future.”

Nodding slightly, Li Yian agreed with his judgment. The only problem was the independence of African countries in the future, but this was not a problem.

If Nanyang's interests are harmed, then Nanyang's aircraft carriers... No, it should be said that "Hydra" will have the opportunity to take action!

It's just a different person.

"Indeed, now is indeed a good opportunity. And"

Staring at the dark night sky outside the window, Li Yian said.

"Nanyang must firmly hold food security in its own hands. This is related to the lives of hundreds of millions of Nanyang people. Africa... is indeed a good choice in terms of geographical environment and is worth trying. This should It’s a good idea, maybe we can give it a try!”

Li Yian nodded in agreement and said,

"Since this is such a good opportunity, let's go for it and try to turn Africa into a farm in Southeast Asia!"

You can indeed give it a try, but you must avoid a problem, which is becoming French and black like France.

It's just a farm to hire some locals, as long as they are not allowed in.

Li Jiebai grinned all the way to His Excellency's study before leaving.

"Farms in Nanyang."

As long as this word comes together, the smile on Li Jiebai's face becomes brighter. What comes to mind is not just the farm, but the vast African continent, which will become the farm of Southeast Asia in the future!

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Farm in Nanyang!
As pointed out in the report of Jiahe Company, as the economy and population increase, the demand for meat, milk and other products is also increasing. In 30 years, Nanyang may import million tons of soybeans and corn every year. In years, What next? I'm afraid it's two to three hundred million tons!

Food security must be in one's own hands, but due to Nanyang's natural conditions, Nanyang must find another way to secure food security.

Africa is a very suitable choice. At present, Africa is completely wild, and agriculture is in an underdeveloped situation. There are large tracts of wasteland waiting for outside development. Even until the 21st century, there are still billions of acres of land available for cultivation that are idle.

The current barbaric continent is definitely a barbaric place.

If we invest in agriculture in Africa now, realize the industrialization of agriculture in Africa, and turn Africa into a large farm in Southeast Asia, it is not impossible.

The only country in the world that can use food as a weapon is the United States - even until the 21st century, the United States will still be the world's breadbasket.

But as far as Africa is concerned, the land resources in Africa are not less than those in the United States. Although it seems to be affected by tropical diseases and the like, it is not a large-scale immigration. It is just the use of modern machinery, land resources and human resources in Africa. Establish large-scale modern agricultural enterprises locally to ensure food security in Nanyang.

If there is even a chance, we might as well learn from the United States and use food as a weapon.

This... is totally messed up!
It must be said that even in this era, many people have forward-looking vision, and their suggestions for developing agriculture in Africa are still very useful.

Although due to the relationship between demand and investment, Li Yi'an's ambitions for Africa can only be limited to ambitions at present, but now he can turn his ambitions into actions by investing in agriculture in Africa. Before African countries become independent, they can invest in agriculture and increase their local presence. Influence, this can completely prepare for future involvement in African affairs!
Moreover, compared with mineral resources, the importance of agriculture has been ignored by the world. In the short term, Nanyang focuses on agricultural investment in Africa, and it is easy to hide its own ambitions. In the future Cold War, this kind of investment will easily be ignored by people. ignore.

What Nanyang needs is to use this neglect to build a food empire belonging to Nanyang in Africa!

"The key is to invest under the Commonwealth flag..."

Li Yian raised the corners of his mouth and chuckled.

"Isn't this a script taken from India?"

In the future Cold War, every newly independent country in Africa will become the object of competition between the two major camps of the East and the West. Many countries have moved towards the Eastern camp. Although the influence from the Eastern camp cannot be underestimated, most of the new regimes still prefer their original suzerain countries.

The entry of Indian merchants into Africa began in the 19th century. Indians entered the British colonies in large numbers as laborers, and many of them became merchants. In many British colonies, Indian traders even monopolized the local retail industry.

After independence, the most fundamental reason why India was unwilling to withdraw from the Commonwealth was that it was unwilling to abandon the huge African market. It was the Commonwealth and the Imperial Preferential System that helped Indian goods open the door to Africa.

In fact, this is the reason why Li Yi'an is unwilling to withdraw from the Commonwealth - Nanyang's economic rise also benefits from the imperial preferential system.

"It doesn't matter whose script it is, as long as it's a good script, you can take it and use it."

After Li Jiebai left the study, Li Yian did not stop. Instead, he picked up a pen and wrote in his notebook.

All the words are about Africa, corn, and of course pig raising and cattle raising. Finally, he wrote - "The key core of Nanyang's meat supply lies in corn and soybeans, and the vast land of Africa, It is the fundamental solution to the problem. By investing in African agriculture, Nanyang is expected to get 100 million tons of corn as feed!”

Not only that, Li Yian even wrote about "food weapons".

"If we control the food production areas in Africa, we can not only ensure food security in Southeast Asia, but also use food as a weapon to play a special role in a certain period of time in the future."

After finishing everything, Li Yian walked out of the study. At this time, Anna had prepared dinner, a French meal, red wine and candlelight. Everything was extremely romantic. As we all know, after romance, there is no romance, only romance.

All men understand the feeling, and it ends with a woman singing "Conquer" amidst the sound of the waves.

After the joyful conquest, Li Yi'an fell asleep, and Anna also fell asleep in his arms. I don't know how long it took, but the woman opened her eyes in the dark. She thought for a moment first, and then got up quietly. He got off the bed and walked out of the bedroom on tiptoes. When the woman quietly entered the study, Li Yian, who seemed to be asleep, opened his eyes. While raising the corners of his mouth, he couldn't help but let out a sigh...

(End of this chapter)