Richard's expression changed, he knew the Isthmus of Panama.
The French originally drove the Spaniards to the mainland south of the Isthmus of Panama.
It is the geographical dividing line made by the Isthmus of Panama.
The purpose was to weaken the power of Spain at that time. South America was not a terra nullius at that time. Portugal had already built a huge colonial empire there.
Portugal and Spain are old enemies.
Placing these two enemies in the same colony is to restrain each other and weaken each other's strength.
However, the geographical location of the Isthmus of Panama is very important.
It is the closest place between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. If there is a river that can connect the two oceans, it will greatly shorten the voyage.
It will be of great help to long-distance shipping.
Did the Longyan people build a canal there?
Such an idea flashed through Richard's mind, and he soon gave up this unrealistic idea. Countless people wanted to build a canal there to connect the two oceans.
France also had this idea, but without exception they all ended in failure.
First of all, the most difficult thing to solve is the geographical problem of the Isthmus of Panama.
Even the lowest point in the Isthmus of Panama is nearly twenty meters above sea level.
Not to mention the intricate mountains on the Isthmus of Panama.
In order to introduce seawater into the ditch, a gap must be created so that the seawater can be gathered into a river.
However, digging out twenty meters of earth may not be too difficult.
But if it were to be replaced by hard rock, this would be almost impossible.
Even if explosives are used to continuously mine, it will consume astronomical amounts of money and manpower.
"No, no, no, I admit that the Longyan people are capable of doing many things, but they are absolutely incapable of doing this."
"There's no way they could dig a canal from the Isthmus of Panama that would connect the two oceans."
"No country in the world can do this."
Seeing Richard rejecting it so simply, Lu En smiled, stood up, put on his hat, saluted slightly, and said: "Your Excellency Richard, this is precious information we have obtained from Spain."
"Believe it or not."
After saying that, Lu En said goodbye and left.
Richard was the only one left in the room, tapping his fingers on the table very rhythmically.
Although Richard denied what Lu En said just now, thinking about it now, he still feels that something is not right.
The Spaniards had no reason to tell themselves false news.
Still use this method.
If Long Yan can really build such a canal in the Isthmus of Panama, then their strength will develop rapidly in the Americas.
This is certainly not what France wants to see.
Richard's fingers stopped in mid-air, and the voice echoing in the room fell into silence.
"Whether it's true or false, you have to be on guard."
"After all, no one knows how far Long Yan's current technological level has reached."
Richard murmured something in his mouth and immediately called the Minister of Intelligence, Kalchi, to come in.
"Kalchi, I need you to confirm a piece of news..."
…
At this time, America.
British colonial area.
Clancy is lamenting the current state of America's economy.
Now the economy of the British colonial government has reached a point where it is stretched.
They must resume trade as soon as possible, but now Britain is also mired in war.
After these battles, their British colony did not gain much benefit. On the contrary, the losses became more serious.
Although Britain has decided to cooperate with Long Yan, it can only solve the current urgent need.
In the long future, the British colonies will be burdened with heavy debts.
"Your Excellency Clancy, we in Britain have established a new trading system, the gold standard system."
"In the past, we used grain as the basic monetary unit, but if we follow the locals and use the gold standard system to carry out economic reforms, we will get more money."
Clintsy thought carefully for a moment. The fundamental reason for Britain's economic decline in America was that because of the devaluation of food, they did not build many textile factories and other emerging industries.
Instead, an economic system of large plantations was established.
During the war, such an economic system was bound to be severely affected. Factories were short of raw materials, but the origins of raw materials were piled up and could not be sold.
This would lead to the collapse of an economic system that uses its food base as its monetary value.
If it were switched to the gold standard.
It's how much gold a piece of money contains.
The price of gold is expensive and stable.
There is a lot of gold in the British colonies, and switching to the gold standard can indeed solve the current economic problems.
"What you say makes sense, but this matter will affect the interests of most people. We need to make a detailed plan."
"Don't worry, Your Excellency Clinsey, I have already thought of a way. We will carry out full-scale reform and then build the factory."
"Realizing an ecological closed loop of upstream and downstream production and innovating the economy will make us rich again."
Clancy nodded. He liked the plan.
"Okay, just go ahead and do it..."
…
At this time, Europe.
Britain.
Because the development of Dreadnought-class battleships consumed too much British energy and time.
It was even opposed by many British nobles.
But George III would prove to them that it was all worth it.
"Your Majesty, even the dark clouds are giving way to you today. The brilliance of the sun has shone on the port. Our naval soldiers are waiting for their Majesty to come."
George III considered himself a modest man and did not like such compliments, but today was different.
A smile appeared on his face.
Today is indeed a good day.
George III fought against all odds in order to study the Dreadnought-class battleships and form an unrivaled army at sea.
Today is the time when the acceptance is successful, which makes George III very excited.
All this seemed very important to him.
After the maid changed his clothes, George III held the scepter symbolizing power in his hand and wore a crown made of gold.
"How am I doing today?"
Everyone looked at George III's energetic appearance and did not hesitate to praise him.
"Your Majesty, you are more majestic today than before."
"Be as radiant as the sun at noon. The only difference is that the sun sets and you don't."
Hearing these words, George III laughed loudly: "Let's go to the port and take a look at the gifts that our great scholars have given us."
The crowd followed George III and walked with him.
Today marks the debut of the Dreadnought-class battleship, and that’s cause for celebration.
