In early June 1874, Expedition Commander dino set foot on the port of Spain, feeling a deep sense of nostalgia.
Although he was Italian, he greatly missed his residence in Spain after nearly four years of exploration in Africa.
Upon reaching Madrid by train, dino didn’t have much ti to return to his house, nor did he have ti to catch up with his younger brother Giotto.
He went straight into the Madrid Royal Palace to report to Carlo the achievents and various discoveries of the past four years of exploration.
Carlo was quite delighted to see dino after four years. "dino, welco back to Spain. Your exploration over these years has been quite laborious. I will never forget your contributions; you and Anthony are both contributors to this discovery of new lands."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." dino nodded respectfully, reporting to Carlo the exploration data of the past four years, along with more detailed maps and everything he had seen, heard, and acquired.
The materials personally transported by dino were certainly more detailed and accurate. There was no alternative; after all, only by personally delivering them to Carlo could it be ensured that the data would not leak on its way back to Spain.
Although the previous materials were also correct, certain parts were vaguely processed to ensure they weren’t entirely accurate, so that when other countries and cities discovered these materials, they could be stalled for a longer ti.
"Your Majesty, along the journey upriver on the Congo River, we discovered many mineral deposits. However, to prevent suspicion and hostility from the local African natives, we did not conduct detailed investigations.
But what is certain is that the Congo River Basin has relatively rich mineral resources. We found nurous copper and iron ores, and there might even be diamond mines." dino continued to report.
The exploration of Africa was surely not just about determining whether the Congo River Basin had fertile land, but also about confirming whether this region had abundant mineral resources.
From the exploration results thus far, it is clear the Congo River Basin possesses relatively rich mineral resources. Although it’s still uncertain whether there are precious minerals like gold and silver, the value of copper and iron ores is also significant.
Carlo nodded. Although he knew how rich the mineral resources in the Congo River Basin were, such things were obviously not to be disclosed.
dino being able to comprehend the mineral resources in the Congo River Basin proved his expedition was practical, rather than rely completing the task while ignoring the purpose of exploration.
Looking at the noticeably thinner dino, Carlo stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and smiled as he said, "Alright, the matters of the Congo River Basin have been handed over to the governnt; colonial developnt will soon comnce.
Your most important task now is to have a good rest and enjoy life. Life in Africa these four years must have been tough, right? Don’t worry, once colonial developnt in the Congo River Basin is on track, I will recognize the contributions of you and all expedition mbers one by one.
This ti, you will be credited as the chief. I have decided to confer upon you the title of Earl. The mission of the expedition team is over; what are your plans for your subsequent work?"
dino was the elder son of Garibaldi, clearly showing his devotion by accompanying Carlo to Spain.
Carlo already felt enough guilt for sending dino to Africa for exploration; since the mission was successfully completed, it was ti to reutilize dino and comnd his rits.
Upon hearing the news of being soon granted an Earl’s title, dino respectfully smiled without a hint of modesty.
He also knew well the magnitude of his achievents in this exploration; excessive modesty was unnecessary. More importantly, his identity as Carlo’s confidant made it odd not to be reutilized and richly rewarded.
However, when it ca to his future plans, dino didn’t have many. After over four years in Africa, Spain had undergone considerable changes. He was unfamiliar with the current situation in Spain and was naturally unaware of which departnt he should work in or what position he should hold.
"Your Majesty, I have yet to consider future plans. If Your Majesty has instructions, I am willing to go to any position as long as I can serve Your Majesty loyally." dino said indifferently.
Having successfully completed such a dangerous task as exploring in Africa, dino truly wasn’t worried about other positions.
It should be noted that African exploration in this era was extrely perilous. The danger did not pertain only to the indigenous tribes inland, but also to the unknown diseases and viruses within Africa’s primitive forests.
The primary reason why European Powers’ colonial developnt in Africa remained on the coast was because Africa’s inland primitive forests harbored various terrifying diseases.
This African expedition intended to delve deep into the Congo River Basin, facing unknown African natives and unknown diseases. dino’s ability to discover the plains of the Congo River Basin was a testant to both his capability and a lot of luck, as those lacking fortune had long died without graves along the path of exploration.
Upon hearing dino speak like this, Carlo smiled and nodded, having his own plans: "Since you have no specific plan, take a position at the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau.
Temporarily be appointed as Deputy Director of the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau; your work for the future is still sothing I plan. I have only one requirent for you, which is to learn the intelligence work capabilities of the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau during your tenure there, becoming as familiar and proficient as possible with its various departnts."
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