Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1255 Homeless

Rock only stayed in France for three days this time, and it felt like he flew all the way here, only watched a joke about the French president, and then flew all the way back.

In fact, it’s not bad. The more things like enclaves, the better, especially in Europe where every inch of land is expensive. With the strong infrastructure capabilities of southern Africa, even if it is a barren land where there is no grass or growth, Rock can turn waste into treasure.

Returning from France, which has entered winter, back to Nyasaland, which is as warm as spring, Roque feels as if he is in two different worlds. The air is still so fresh, the sun is warm, and the people are hardworking and brave. In short, everything is good.

The Southern African Congress has held a prime minister election. Philip was successfully elected as the prime minister and will succeed Adelaide as the third prime minister of southern Africa on January 1920, 1, for a five-year term.

Since Adelaide began serving as the South African Commissioner and Governor of Southern Africa in 1897, Adelaide has been in southern Africa for 22 years.

In the past 22 years, Southern Africa has developed from only the three colonies of Cape, Basutoland, and Swaziland to an autonomous territory including 11 states, covering an area of ​​more than 550 million square kilometers and a population of 500 million. Since 1916, the GDP has surpassed that of the United Kingdom and Germany, second only to the United States, and has become the second largest economic entity in the world.

For the current southern Africa, Adelaide has made great contributions. Although Adelaide has not resigned, all parts of southern Africa can't wait to start various commemorative activities for Adelaide.

A week ago, the city government of Los Angeles decided to name the square in front of the city government Alfred Square and the street where the state government is located Milner Road. On the map of various places published next year, the names of these two names The number of place names is expected to increase dramatically, surpassing "Victoria" and "George" is just around the corner.

Rock is not opposed to this kind of commemorative activities. A city must not only have a complete plan and complete auxiliary facilities, but also have a profound humanistic spirit, so as to incubate a unique culture belonging to southern Africa.

Adelaide's term of office is still two months away, and Adelaide is still living in the Palace of Justice.

Rock prepared a manor for Ade in the outskirts of Pretoria for Ade to live in after retirement.

"If you have to retire, you have to retire. Like me, fishing, watering flowers, walking the dog, and taking a walk every day are good. We are all old. The future is the world of young people like Locke and the others. We old guys have to retire The mountains and forests——” Kitchener and Adelaide took a walk in the beautiful garden of the Governor’s Mansion. Compared with the time when Adelaide served as the Governor, the governor’s power has shrunk greatly, and he has lost influence on the federal government of southern Africa. .

Kitchener didn't care about this. During the World War, Kitchener, the Minister of War, was almost emptied by the British government and almost lost his job at the end of the year. Since then, Kitchener's desire for power has gradually decreased.

Today's Kitchener is almost the same as the lives of those retired old men.

"Yeah, in fact, I would have liked Locke to be prime minister, but unfortunately Locke doesn't want to compete with Philip—" Ade still regretted that he didn't trust Philip.

It's not that Philip is not capable, Philip is now over 60 years old, not a few years younger than Ade.

Philip's ability and experience are all right, but his energy will inevitably be affected due to his age. The work intensity of the prime minister is still very high. Just like Winston said, he once participated in six meetings in one day , this job requires not only ability and experience, but also sufficient energy and physical strength.

On the other hand, when you get older, your thinking will become sluggish and you will not be able to keep up with the development of the times. These are all unfavorable factors.

"How old is Locke now, 40 years old? Or 42 years old? This age is too young for the prime minister—" Kitchener also knew that Philip was a bit older, but there was no better candidate. Southern Africa was around 50 years old At this stage, there is a serious talent gap.

In Southern Africa in another time and space, after the death of Louis Botha, Yang Smother succeeded Louis Botha as the Prime Minister of Southern Africa.

"I was only 43 years old when I came to Southern Africa to serve as South African Commissioner and Governor, and Winston was only 40 years old when he became Prime Minister." Ade didn't think age was a problem. With Rock's resume and reputation, he could do better. it is good.

"Come on, come on, now Philip is a foregone conclusion, and it is meaningless to talk about it. What are you going to do after retirement?" Kitchener didn't dwell on this topic. He and Adelaide were old friends during the Second Boer War.

"Do nothing, I have to take a good rest, and I want to wait for Locke to become prime minister to see how far Locke can bring southern Africa." Southern Africa created by Adelaide hopes that southern Africa can usher in Greater splendor.

While Kitchener and Ader were thinking about the future, Rock was discussing the Lowe Railroad with Ada.

Los Angeles is Los Angeles, and Victoria is Victoria. After the end of the World War, the Rand Bank funded the construction of the railway between Los Angeles and Lake Victoria, linking Lake Victoria and Nyasaland.

During the era of German rule in Victoria, there was only one monorail between Victoria and St. George in Victoria. During the World War, this railway was severely damaged and has now been completely repaired.

These two railways run through Victoria like a huge cross, which has greatly promoted the economic development of Victoria.

The only problem, both railways are monorail.

Rock now wants to upgrade these two railways to double-track railways, but Ada thinks it is unnecessary. There are also many airports in Victoria, and the opening of civil routes has replaced the role of some railways. Ada thinks it is time to repair the railways. And money, it is better to build more airports and buy more planes, which is more efficient.

Here I want to explain that while the railway built by the Rand Bank has the right to operate the railway for 50 years, the land within [-] kilometers on both sides of the railway is also owned by the Rand Bank. This is a special regulation made by the federal government to stimulate private investment in the railway.

"Airplanes cannot completely replace the role of railways. Compared with aviation, railways are more economical. The goods transported by one wagon require several transport planes to transport them away. The transportation capacity is very different." Rock attaches great importance to the role of railways, Airplanes are easy to use, but they are expensive, so railways are more cost-effective.

"I didn't say it was completely replaced. The existing railway is enough to meet the actual needs of Victoria." Ada didn't disagree, but thought it was unnecessary.

"The role of railway construction is not only transportation. You also know that the economic crisis is brewing. We need to increase investment to stimulate economic recovery. Not only railways, but we will also build more roads, water conservancy facilities, and more. More power plants.” What Rock is worried about is the economic crisis. In the United States and parts of Europe, the economic crisis has already begun to show signs. Rock does not want to see the economic crisis spread to southern Africa.

If the economic crisis breaks out on a large scale in the United States and Europe, it is inevitable that southern Africa will also be affected by the economic crisis.

Roque hopes that the impact of the economic crisis on southern Africa will be minimized, and investment in infrastructure is a good way.

"Let's not talk about the economic crisis. Now that more and more soldiers are retiring, how can they be settled?" Ada is not worried about economic problems. The economic situation in southern Africa is the healthiest among all countries, and the financial burden of the federal government is relatively large. Small, more than 20 years of hiding wealth from the people, the people have a high ability to resist risks in the economic crisis, most of the workers employed in the factory are foreign employees, and their basic life is still guaranteed.

Just three months ago, the Allies' intervention in Russia's new government had failed, and more than [-] African soldiers were expected to return to southern Africa.

These 3 people are all skilled veterans who have participated in world wars. If these people are not properly placed, they will all be time bombs.

"They can stay in France, or go to Port Elizabeth as mercenaries. If it doesn't work, they can go to the Kingdom of Congo or the Republic of Congo. In any case, they can't return to southern Africa." Rock decided that it was not appropriate to deal with these African soldiers. Ke would rather bear the infamy, but also solve this problem thoroughly.

The Africans in southern Africa have already moved out of southern Africa, and even if those African-American soldiers return to southern Africa, they will be homeless. Rather than waiting for them to bear it and gather crowds to make trouble, it is better to cut the mess and shut the country out now.

Of course, Roque will try his best to compensate those retired soldiers. Unlike the United States, which does not care about veterans, Southern Africa will give all retired African-American soldiers a resettlement fee of about 200 rand per person. With this money, no matter in France , or in the three vassal states, they can all settle down.

France suffered heavy losses during the World War. In order to make up for France's human resources, the French government is increasing immigration. Anyone who is willing to settle in France, whether African, white, or Asian, will be given a formal identity.

"What if they have to go back to southern Africa?" Ada also knew the danger of those veterans. Many of them fought in Europe since the beginning of the World War and have been fighting until now. They are very skilled in using various weapons. And killing people like hemp, let these people return to southern Africa, the consequences will be disastrous.

"No—" Roque didn't answer this question directly. If those veterans must return to southern Africa, then Roque will not be relentless, and there will be decisive killings that should be done.

Ada stopped asking. From Roque's words, Ada heard Roque's determination.

In fact, problems have already emerged. In southern Africa, soldiers who participated in the World Wars have shown a certain degree of adaptation problems after being discharged from the army.

For this group of people, Rock's tolerance is still relatively high.

(End of this chapter)