Richard's expression changed. He knew about the Isthmus of Panama.

The French initially drove the Spanish to the mainland south of the Isthmus of Panama.

The isthmus of Panama is used to divide regions.

The purpose was to weaken the power of Spain at that time. South America was not a deserted land at that time. Portugal had already built a huge colonial empire there.

Portugal and Spain are old enemies.

The purpose of 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 the 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 such an 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, it may not be too difficult to dig out twenty meters of land.

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 is no way they can dig a canal from the Isthmus of Panama that can 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, but now that he thinks about it, he still feels that something is not right.

The Spaniards have 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.
Chapter completed!