Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 106

Emily Hobhouse moved quickly, and shortly after her return to Cape Town, Emily Hobhouse submitted a 15-page report to the Cape Colonial Government against Stellenbo 'Bad' conditions in Sri Lanka refugee camps revealed.

In Emily Hobhouse's report, Roque was described as the tyrant of the refugee camp. The reason why the refugees lived in such a miserable life was caused by Roque. Daily supplies, but also forced refugees to work for Rock, and even pregnant women in the refugee camp, this is simply unacceptable, you must know that the refugee camp is full of women and children, then the father of the child——

There is no doubt that although Emily Hobhouse did not say who the father of the child is, anyone who has read Emily Hobhouse's report knows that Emily Hobhouse will target The police officers in charge of managing the refugee camps were appointed.

It’s fine if it’s just like this. After all, everyone knows that those refugees were not caused by Roark. Emily Hobhouse should have never done anything wrong. It was given to the German government. As a result, the German government immediately began to hype Emily Hobhouse's report, the Cape colonial government, and the reputation of the United Kingdom were seriously affected.

"That woman is already crazy. She probably didn't expect that the Germans would have serious consequences if they got the report." As soon as Emily Hobhouse's report came out, Henry rushed to Oak Town to appease Rock. Meaning by Gust Russell.

"Come on, Henry, I have already warned you to pay attention to those two German pastors." Rock was not surprised. Between Britain and the Boers, Germany must be more inclined to the Boers, which is well known .

"No one expected—but Emily Hobhouse deserved what she deserved. Yesterday morning, His Excellency the Governor-General declared Emily Hobhouse 'persona non grata' and made Emily Hobhouse Bhouse is immediately arrested and sent back to England, and there may be a trial waiting for her." Henry gloated.

In fact, it is not enough. After a while, the British government will declare that Emily Hobhouse is an "enemy of the motherland". House's arrest and deportation is truly what he deserved.

"But, Locke, I'm sorry—" Henry stammered.

"What?" Rock hadn't recovered yet.

"I'm talking about Emily Hobhouse's report, which may have some impact on you." Henry is indeed sorry, the Cape colonial government can deport Emily Hobhouse, but Emily The effects of Millie Hobhouse's report are impossible to undo.

"It's okay, you don't have to be sorry, I just did what I should do, no matter what Emily Hobhouse describes me, as long as I know what I'm doing." Rock can think about it, even if someone will be hurt by Amy The influence of Lee Hobhouse's report has misunderstood Rock, so it is limited to the UK mainland. In Cape, Emily Hobhouse's report will not affect Rock.

On the contrary, because of Emily Hobhouse's report, Rock will also benefit from it, at least in the Cape. Both the Cape Colonial Government and the Expeditionary Force Command should thank Rock, because Rock successfully "attracted" firepower.

"I knew you would make the right choice. Trust me, Locke, it's not necessarily a bad thing." Henry felt relieved, this kind of Rock was something everyone wanted to see.

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In early June, Ada sent 150 military tents and enough winter clothes and bedding at one time, as well as some coal and firewood for heating.

All the refugees finally lived in military tents before the snow fell. That night, Cape Town ushered in the first snow in the 20th century. The refugees were very grateful to Mrs. Capet. How many women and children will die miserably on winter nights.

The sporadic light snow did not affect the construction of Oak Town. Christian hired more than 100 Zulu people. They were divided into four construction teams, surrounding Oak Square, and rebuilding Oak Town according to Rock's plan.

Compared with when Rock first arrived in Oak Town, the current Oak Town can be described as reborn. Dozens of wooden buildings have been built around Oak Square. These wooden buildings are all owned by Chinese police. Since Li De's family settled in Oak Town , Anton also took his family to Oak Town, and they became the first batch of permanent residents of Oak Town.

Rock made very thoughtful arrangements. In order to let Li De and Anton's family live in peace of mind, Rock allocated 100 acres of vineyards to Li De and Anton each, and allowed Li De and Anton's family members to come to Rock's winemaking Learn the techniques of wine making in the workshop.

By mid-June, more Chinese police officers had brought their families to Cape Town, and the number of Chinese in Oak Town had exceeded 500. The vineyard in Rock’s hands was only the 150 acres he originally purchased. The 1600 acres of vineyards were all transferred by Rock to Chinese policemen who wanted to settle down in Oak Town at the purchase price.

It’s almost the same. There are only less than 2000 acres of vineyards around Oak Town. Now these vineyards are basically controlled by Chinese policemen. More than 30 Chinese policemen have chosen to settle in Oak Town. Their homes are In the golden area around Oak Square, in addition to the Oak Bar, more than a dozen shops and restaurants have opened in succession recently. The Oak Town, which was about to be abandoned, is slowly returning to life.

During this time, Emily Hobhouse's report continued to ferment.

The "tragedies" of the refugees in the refugee camps have aroused continuous attention around the world, and the image of the British Empire has plummeted. The opposition Liberal Party in the UK, headed by the young Welsh nationalist Lloyd George, slammed the Conservative Party and the Army brutal policy.

In addition to military observers, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the United States sent observers to the Cape and donated a large amount of supplies to the concentration camp.

In early July, under the strong pressure of international and domestic public opinion, the British Parliament had to send an investigation team to Cape.

"Lock, be careful. Don't worry about the domestic investigation team. You have to be careful of those German and Dutch observers. They will definitely find fault. Don't let them catch it." Henry came to Oak Town in advance to remind Rock.

"Don't worry, they can't catch anything—do you remember what I told you when we first arrived in Oak Town?" Rock was full of confidence.

"What?" Henry was at a loss, he had already forgotten what Rock said at that time.

(End of this chapter)