Congo acts as the largest intersection between East Africa and Belgium, so utilizing Congo as a springboard to influence Belgium is quite feasible.
Since the era of Leopold II, Belgium and East Africa have maintained good relations, and at that time, the ties between the two countries were Leopold II and his sister Princess Charlotte, who is Ernst's mother-in-law.
Leopold II has passed away, yet Ernst's parents-in-law remain in good health, free from government affairs, living a carefree life, perfectly healthy, making it difficult for them not to live long.
Father-in-law Archduke Ferdinand (Maximiliano I) belongs to a family known for longevity, such as his brother Emperor Franz who continues to endure in Vienna. If things go well, the old emperor might hang on for a few more years.
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May 17, 1922.
Rhein City.
In the northeast corner of Rhein City, at the Rhine International Conference Center, an East Africa-led international conference is underway.
