Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1323 Always Loyal

While Christian Human Resources was having a meeting, a special guest came to Colonel Jackson Marshall's house in the senior living area of ​​Portsmouth Naval Base.

Founded in 1691, Portsmouth Naval Base is one of the most important military bases of the Royal Navy. For hundreds of years, it has been the cradle of training senior officers and an important part of the British homeland defense.

In addition to the shipyard and naval port, the naval base also has a large living area. The residence of senior officers is a townhouse with a garden. Colonel Jackson Marshall and his family live here.

"Colonel Marshall, it's a pleasure to meet. I'm Stuart Coverdale, a senior staff member of the Cruise Company—" Coverdale was polite, and he brought a bottle of French brandy and a bouquet of flowers with him.

"Mr. Coverdale, it's a pleasure to meet—" Marshall was not tall, but he was extremely strong, with a sharp-edged face, neatly trimmed beard and sideburns, he didn't talk much, his voice was deep and powerful, and he was a reliable person.

"Call me Stuart. My previous ideal was to join the Royal Navy, but unfortunately I failed to get into the Dartmouth Naval Academy." Coverdale is familiar with himself, but it doesn't feel good, just like his head As greasy as pomade.

"Please come in, Mr. Stewart—" Marshall doesn't care, I did receive some job offers, but I haven't made a final decision yet.

Not only Southern Africa and the United States, but also the Japanese Navy, the Brazilian Navy, and even the French Navy sent Marshall job offers.

That is to say, the Royal Navy is full of talents, and an outstanding naval officer like Marshall will disappear from everyone. Of course, there may be other reasons, but they are all in the past, and Marshall does not want to recall.

As a colonel, the living room of Marshall's house is still very spacious, but the furnishings are very simple. There are wooden sofas and coffee tables, photos of Marshall and his family are placed on the fireplace, a German military knife and an old The flintlock gun, the history of the flintlock gun is unclear, and the German standard saber is probably Marshall's trophy.

"Colonel Marshall, if you are willing to join the U.S. Navy, then you will definitely be entrusted with important tasks. The U.S. Navy has developed rapidly in recent years, and the U.S. Navy Department also attaches great importance to talents. Before I came, Mr. Dwight Davis promised , if you are willing to join the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Navy will provide you with twice the annual salary than you are now, and you will also have the opportunity to serve as the captain of one of the three 'Colorado' class battleships, which is a great opportunity for you A challenge is also a new beginning." Coverdale said bluntly that the conditions offered by the US Navy were indeed good.

Dwight Davis is the director of the U.S. Naval Operations Department. He personally spoke to prove that the U.S. Navy attaches great importance to Marshall.

Marshall was expressionless, with mixed feelings in his heart.

Commanding a powerful battleship had always been Marshall's dream.

But Marshall never thought of leaving the Royal Navy, let alone joining the US Navy.

After the World War, the relationship between Britain and the United States was not harmonious. Inside the Royal Navy, the US military was also one of the imaginary enemies of the Royal Navy.

Although Britain and the United States are still allies, there is also the possibility of war between Britain and the United States.

If the US tried to annex Canada, there would definitely be a war between the UK and the US.

Although it seems that this possibility is very small now, as long as there is such a possibility, the Royal Navy must formulate a response plan.

In fact, southern Africa is also one of the "imaginary enemies" of the Royal Navy. A long time ago, the Royal Navy had imagined how the Royal Navy would better protect the interests of the United Kingdom once Southern Africa became independent.

This is all normal. To put it quietly, the Nyasaland Naval Academy has also discussed how the southern African navy can protect itself if a war breaks out between southern Africa and the United Kingdom.

That’s right, it’s self-protection. Don’t look at the southern African army that killed all quarters during the World War. Compared with the Royal Navy, the nascent navy is still the younger brother. At the end of the World War, the Royal Navy had 42 battleships, compared with the southern There are more warships in Africa combined.

The two major southern African fleets now have a total of 21 destroyers, 8 light cruisers, two heavy cruisers, two medical ships, and three supply ships.

The second "Kimberley" of the "Johannesburg" class of heavy cruisers was delivered just a week ago.

The "Kimberley" heavy cruiser joined the Walvis Bay fleet. This class of heavy cruisers will continue to build six ships, three by Edward Shipyard and three by Walvis Bay Shipyard. These six heavy cruisers have already launched are expected to be delivered within the next year.

"Colonel Marshall, I know you have received other invitations. I don't know what conditions they offer, but I can guarantee that no matter how high the annual salary they offer, the U.S. Navy will be higher than them. The U.S. Navy now has With 19 battleships, excellent talents from all over the world are gathered, and with these outstanding people, you will step onto a higher stage.” Coverdale tried hard to convince that a talent like Marshall, if Coverdale can bring him To the United States, then Coverdale himself will also be well paid.

"Thank you, Stuart, but I'm afraid I can't accept your invitation. I never thought of leaving the Royal Navy." Marshall finally made a decision. The conditions of the US Navy were good, but Marshall was determined.

"But now the Royal Navy doesn't need you anymore. It's not that you left the Royal Navy, but the Royal Navy abandoned you." Coverdale was at a loss. He had a good chat, but he didn't know which sentence made Marshall unhappy.

"I know that the Royal Navy really doesn't need me anymore, but I don't hate the Royal Navy. I have served the Royal Navy for 25 years, and I don't want to become an enemy of the Royal Navy someday in the future." Marshall said bluntly, the world war During the period, after the United States entered the war, all Germans in the United States were thrown into concentration camps for centralized management.

Only crazy people would do this. Those Americans in the United States have actually sworn allegiance to the United States and have the same rights and status as other Americans. The United States should not treat them like this.

Relatively speaking, southern Africa treated the Germans well. Not only did they not throw those Germans into concentration camps, but they appeased the Germans, promising that they would not treat them differently. The Germans in the army were also assigned to other theaters, or kept Stay in Southern Africa and keep them out of direct combat.

"How could the U.S. Navy be the enemy of the Royal Navy? The U.S. and the U.K. are allies—" Coverdale completely forgot that George V and William II were still relatives.

Even relatives can fight each other for profit, allies, hehe——

Marshall smiled. Allies are for betrayal.

After sending Coverdale off, Marshall picked up the phone and called Sean.

"You agreed? That's great. I'll send you to Southern Africa as quickly as possible. Don't worry, all expenses will be borne by the Southern African Ministry of Defense. You will join the Southern African Navy with the rank of major general. Maybe you can directly If you become the captain of a certain battleship, your family will be well taken care of, and your children can choose any school in southern Africa to study—” Sean was overjoyed, the salary offered by the Ministry of Defense in southern Africa may not be as high as that of the United States , but the benefits are definitely top-notch.

"Thank you—" Marshall hung up the phone, leaning on the sofa and finally heaving a sigh of relief.

At the next stairs, Mrs. Marshall was wrapped in a woolen shawl made in southern Africa, looking at Marshall with a faint smile.

"So, we will go to Southern Africa next." Mrs. Marshall was not surprised by Marshall's choice. The Southern African Navy is also part of the Royal Navy, which is the decisive reason why Marshall accepted the invitation of the Southern African Navy.

"Yes, we're going to southern Africa. Haven't you always wanted to visit Nyasaland? Soon we can go to Nyasaland—" Marshall made the decision with ease. During the World War, The Southern African Navy once fought side by side with the Royal Navy. Marshall was deeply impressed by the discipline and bravery of the Southern African Navy. Looking back now, it seems that the Southern African Navy is more in line with Marshall's ideal navy.

"You should have made a request just now to let the children go to Bigwig Public School." Mrs. Marshall made a request. The local education in Portsmouth is a bit poor. Mrs. Marshall really wants to send the children to the top schools in the UK. Those prestigious schools have limited places every year, and Marshall is only a colonel, so he basically has no chance.

"No need to ask, our children can also enter Bigwig Public School, and Bigwig Public School is not the best school in southern Africa. If you want, you can go to Nyasaland or Xuanji City with your children." Marshall I have a good understanding of the situation in southern Africa. Nyasaland has a high level of education, and many people from the UK go to Nyasaland to study.

A week later, the Marshall family boarded a cruise ship bound for southern Africa, and about 180 Royal Navy officers joined the southern African navy.

These more than 180 people are not all retired naval officers, and some officers who are eligible to stay in the Royal Navy also chose to retire and go to southern Africa.

Disarmament, disarmament, instead of streamlining the army and streamlining administration, many capable and confident naval officers were expelled from the Royal Navy, which made many people disheartened.

Compared with the Southern African Navy, the Royal Navy is like an old man in his twilight years, faltering, and the days are numbered.

The southern African navy is thriving. Although it still looks weak, given time, the southern African navy will become stronger and stronger in the future.

When the cruise ship passed by Cape Verde, the military port on Santa Maria Island had already taken shape. The Southern African Naval Air Force built an airport on the island, and military aircraft had already stationed there. Cheers erupted on the cruise ship as Wing greeted the people on board.

It doesn't look that bad either.

(End of this chapter)