Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1287 Saint Locke

In order to cover up the truth, it is possible that all the crew members on the "Rich" died collectively due to contracting a strange disease. The Portuguese are definitely capable of such a thing.

So Angus put the ugliness first. If all the crew really died suddenly, then Southern Africa would definitely pay with blood.

"How is it possible—" Harrison was sweating profusely, and he didn't know whether it was a guilty conscience or other reasons.

Angus did not speak, but fixed his sharp eyes on Harrison, waiting for Harrison to explain.

"In fact, one crew member has died due to an accident—" Harrison muttered, and before Angus had an attack, he immediately expressed his opinion: "We will compensate! We will compensate—as much as we should."

This attitude is not bad, but the conditions are definitely not up to Harrison.

Angus was furious, stood up without saying a word, turned around and left.

"Angus, don't do this—" Harrison really had a big head.

Angus walked to the door, and two guards who looked like door panels stared at Angus.

"What, you want to detain me too?" Angus sternly said.

At this time, a bomber from southern Africa suddenly whizzed over the Governor's Mansion. The huge noise made the glass tremble. Harrison's face changed several times, and finally he was helpless: "Tell me, what do you want to do—"

This is a complete surrender. A smile finally appeared on Angus's face. When he returned to his chair, the lion opened his mouth: "In order to make up for your mistakes, you must pay Cape Verde as compensation to southern Africa—"

Wow, it turns out that Southern Africa doesn't want Sao Tome and Principe, but Cape Verde.

Cape Verde is an archipelago located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is more than 500 kilometers away from Dakar, the westernmost point of the African continent. There are 15 large and small islands including Shita, Fogu, and Santiago, with a total area of ​​4033 square kilometers.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible—" Harrison's face was livid, never expecting Angus' appetite to be so big.

It is impossible to lose money. Southern Africa is not short of money, but land.

Although the area of ​​Cape Verde is small, its geographical location is very important. Looking at the previous description, Cape Verde is the hub of traffic between Europe, South America and southern Africa. Do you know what the "key" is? Diego Garcia Learn about.

"Then Santiago Island plus Sao Tome—" Angus retreated to the next best thing.

"It's—impossible—" Harrison gritted his teeth. Santiago Island is the largest island in Cape Verde. The island has Praia, the largest port city in Cape Verde. Praia is also the future of Cape Verde. capital.

As for Sao Tome, Harrison's Governor's Mansion is on the island of Sao Tome, which shows the importance of Sao Tome.

"If you don't agree, then our troops are ready to land—" Angus at this moment is like Ito Hirobumi after the Sino-Japanese War, like Clemenceau in the Paris Peace Conference, poor Harrison Pushed into a corner, there is no way to retreat.

"Angus, please don't do this, Portugal also has dignity—" Harrison begged bitterly, thinking of dignity now, does Preet who was beaten to death have no dignity?

"Boavista, this is the bottom line. If you still don't agree, then prepare for war." Angus showed his cards. Boavista Island is the second largest island in Cape Verde with an area of ​​620 square meters. km, closer to the shipping lane between southern Africa and Europe than Santiago Island.

"I need to report to Lisbon—" Harrison looked dismayed, like Prince Charles at the Hong Kong Island transaction ceremony.

"Yes, but you only have 24 hours." Angus was satisfied. It is still a good deal to exchange a life for an island. As for the goods of the Capet family——

hmm——

Send him another ship, free of charge, and the Federal Government of Southern Africa will pay for it!

Angus did not stay in Sao Tome, and after talking with Harrison, Angus returned to the "Johannesburg".

As the most advanced warship in southern Africa, the heavy cruiser "Johannesburg" only has an officer's restaurant, and there are no cafes and bars. Cafes and bars are the tradition of warships from corrupt countries.

"Cheers to Boavista!"

"Cheers to Southern Africa!"

"Cheers to victory!"

As Angus returned aboard the Johannesburg, the officers' mess was filled with reveling officers.

Cross out the last sentence, there is no victory yet, and it is not time to celebrate.

But most of it is a matter of certainty. Portugal does not have the courage to go to war with southern Africa. Although Portugal requests the British government to adjust, Britain also urgently needs a war to divert domestic conflicts, so the British government's attitude is very perfunctory.

Hmm, happy to see it happen.

"By winning Boavista, we have the most secure foothold in the Atlantic Ocean. This cup is for the great Angus, and I pay tribute to you—" Barton also took the initiative to join in the celebration. On the "Johannesburg" Alcoholic beverages are provided in the restaurant, but only limited to beer and low-strength wine, high-strength liquor is not provided, and the quantity is limited.

Long sea voyages are very boring. There is a reason for the British army to set up cafes and bars on warships. There are no cafes and bars on warships in southern Africa, but there are entertainment rooms and activity rooms, as well as gymnasiums, naval officers and Sailors have a little bit of fun at sea, or else the indescribable happens.

"General, we haven't won the final victory yet, and now is not the time to celebrate." Angus was clear-headed.

In fact, Patton didn't get carried away. The naval officers were still restrained. Most of them drank a glass of beer and didn't go down much after drinking for a long time. Patton himself was freshly squeezed juice. During the mission, Patton never drank alcohol. Nonstick.

"Don't worry, Angus, your mission has been completed. The next step depends on the Portuguese government's choice. If they disagree, then we will win with naval guns and bayonets." Patton's face was full of southern African pride. , different from the arrogance and arrogance of the British Navy, the southern African pride is honor and self-confidence.

The Portuguese government really failed to agree within the stipulated time. The news was sent back to Lisbon. The Portuguese Congress held a closed-door meeting for up to six hours. Most of the members agreed to the request of Southern Africa and ceded Boavista as compensation to Southern Africa.

There are also some congressmen who strongly disagree, and for the dignity of Portugal, they will not hesitate to fight southern Africa.

Anyway, they don't need to go to the battlefield.

The Portuguese Congress resumed its session the next day, this time with President Antonio Almeida in attendance.

After a night of calm, the voices of opposition in Congress were still very high. Antonio Almeida introduced in detail the performance of the Southern African Expeditionary Force in the World War and his specific situation in Boavista. The voices of opposition finally became much smaller.

At 24 o'clock in the afternoon, and 80.00 hours were about to pass, the Portuguese Congress conducted a vote, and [-]% of the members agreed to cede Boavista to Southern Africa as compensation.

When the news reached the heavy cruiser "Johannesburg", Patton and Angus breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little regretful.

If the Portuguese government disagrees, then southern Africa can directly occupy Sao Tome and Cape Verde, and the "Johannesburg" is ready to bombard the port of Sao Tome.

Of course, it is also a good thing not to break out of war. Boavista was obtained without bloodshed. By the way, some ambitious ambitious people were warned. The news was sent back to Pretoria. The transport ship that had been prepared in Cabinda was about to set off. Now In Boavista, there are only sporadic aborigines on the island, there are no cities, and there are no ports. If Southern Africa wants to make better use of Boavista, it needs to construct a large-scale construction project in Boavista.

In 1990, there were only more than 3000 people in Boa Vista. Now it is only 1920, and the total number of residents on the island is estimated to be only one or two hundred, which is completely drizzle.

It is said that an island of 620 square kilometers has only 200 people——

It's really reckless!

The Christian Construction Company was in charge of the infrastructure construction of Boavista. Harrison certainly did not know that the surveyors of the Christian Construction Company had carried out geological surveys on the Atlantic islands including Boavista early on. Verde Both Jiaojiao and Sao Tome are within the scope of surveying and mapping. Before the transport ship set off, the designers of Christian Construction Company have already come up with the plan.

According to the designer's plan, Boavista will build a military base including the airport and port. Civilian facilities are not within the scope of the plan. The environment of Boavista is not very good, except for the beach, there is not much vegetation. The mountains do not have the foundation for agricultural development, but the island is rich in salt and sea litmus, which cannot be said to be worthless.

Litmus plays an important role in chemical reagents, and can also be used as a raw material for extracting antibacterial substance usnic acid.

As for the sea salt—

Well, it is produced on all islands.

This is also normal. If Boavista is rich in resources and beautiful environment, then the Portuguese government would not be able to agree so happily.

Of course, for Southern Africa, the economic value is not worth mentioning. What Southern Africa values ​​is the strategic value of Boavista. With ports and airports, ships traveling between Southern Africa and Europe will have a safe The relay station, the Southern African Navy also has an important overseas military base, which is very important for the Southern African Navy that aims to replace the Royal Navy of the British Empire.

Southern Africa is now building cities at a rapid pace. Engineers have accumulated a wealth of experience. With the rational use of reinforced concrete and explosives, even if Boavista is not a natural good port, it can still create a natural good port, just like the French-Belgian border. Like the Duperokust Dunes, the Duperokust Dunes have now been renamed St. Roch. The name sounds a bit ambiguous, but it is in line with European tradition.

(End of this chapter)