The No. 1 Canal is being constructed in three segments; the third section has already excavated three kilometers. Due to its location on the alluvial plains between the Wami River and the lower Rhine River, the soil here is relatively soft, with a thick layer and few stones, making it less difficult compared to Canal No. 2 and No. 3. These two canals are closer to the piedmont alluvial fan plains, inevitably encountering large boulders and gravels deposited in the area.
To ensure the excavation work of the No. 1 Canal, Ernst purchased sixty thousand high-quality iron shovels and pickaxes from a subsidiary factory of the Heixinggen Daily Necessities Company in Germany at a high price.
Buying from one's own company is not economical in terms of price, but the quality can be absolutely guaranteed. The current German products mainly focus on imitation and shoddy work, while the enterprises under the Heixinggen consortium are relatively superior in this aspect.
