Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1338 I Say It Doesn't Count

Just as Arthur and Gavin were preparing to go to Japan, in Pretoria, the founding meeting of the Southern African Union was underway.

With Rock's consent, the pace of the establishment of the Southern African Union suddenly accelerated. Representatives from various countries gathered in Pretoria to discuss matters related to the establishment of the Southern African Union.

Representing the Kingdom of Mozambique who came to Pretoria to attend the meeting was Prime Minister Aldridge of the Kingdom.

Representing the Kingdom of the Congo is King Lu Taitai.

Representing the Republic of the Congo was President Isaac Pencey.

Representing West Africa is President Anthony Bowman.

Representing Madagascar was Robert Umbrella, head of Madagascar.

This Robert is Austin Burns who has been shot in southern Africa.

Of the five representatives, three used to be Roque's subordinates, and two came to power with the support of Nyasaland. How much influence do you think Southern Africa has on neighboring countries and regions?

"You can do it. Madagascar is not even an independent country, so it is eligible to join the Southern African Union?" Kitchener was full of jealousy in front of Rock. It should be the British Empire who came forward to organize this kind of thing.

"Region—Madagascar is a region—" Roque played language games. Robert had declared Madagascar independent, but France did not recognize it.

There is no way to deny it. France is now unable to form an expeditionary force and restore its rule over Madagascar.

Even if it recovers, it is probably not worth the loss. France has suffered enough setbacks in Madagascar over the years.

"Then you don't even have diplomatic rights, so what qualifications do you have to establish the Southern African Union?" Kitchener turned his face and denied anyone, remembering that more than a dozen chapters ago, Kitchener supported the Southern African Union.

"Hehe, southern Africa is also a region—" Rock's answer was simply perfunctory, and before Kitchener got angry, Rock added: "This is Philip's decision, not mine."

This explanation is very important. Philip is an official from the British Colonial Affairs Department, not an "indigenous" native of southern Africa.

Roque actually wasn't either.

Kitchin was so angry that he didn't speak. Ade, who had been discharged from the hospital and recovered to health, was alive and kicking. He was already a Southern African through and through.

Kitchener still needs a makeover.

"After the establishment of the Southern African Union, how big is the total area?" Kitchener suddenly realized this question.

"More than 990—" Rock actually didn't know the exact number.

To be exact, it is 9 square kilometers.

This number is not all inherited from the British Empire, of which West Africa and East Africa belong to Portugal, Dias and Victoria belong to Germany, Madagascar belongs to France, and Bechuanaland is annexed after the establishment of the Federal Government of Southern Africa, which is truly inherited from the British Empire the Cape and the Transvaal, Orange, and Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

That is -

The area of ​​this "just" is 2.

Hearing this number, Kitchina's face turned dark, while Ade's face was relieved.

When Adelaide came to southern Africa to serve as governor 20 years ago, the Cape Colony was only 72.2 square kilometers.

In 20 years, the Cape Colony expanded 13.7 times.

Although the Kingdom of Mozambique, West Africa, and the two Congos are not part of southern Africa, it will only be a matter of time. Ade has great confidence in Rock.

"Governor, Isaac Pencey, President of the Republic of the Congo, has arrived—" Kitchener's secretary reported softly, not avoiding Rock and Ad.

They are all our own people, so there is really nothing to avoid. During this time, Kitchener is also full of people, and the Southern African Union is about to be established. Representatives from various countries who come to attend the meeting must come to Kitchener to pay their respects to the pier.

"Please, I didn't expect that my old bones would be missed by someone—" Kitchener glanced at Ade proudly, probably mocking Ade for taking the tea.

Ade didn't take it seriously, he didn't care about this false name for a long time. In fact, the influence on the surrounding countries and regions in southern Africa is not comparable to that of Kitchina.

Rock didn't even care. Isaac Pansy passed Nyasaland before coming to Pretoria. He not only reported to Rock, but also chatted with Anton. He was very polite.

"Lord Nyasaran, Lord Halewood, good day—" Isaac Pansy was not surprised that Rock and Ad were here in Kitchener, and the three were notoriously close.

It's strange that Rock has a good relationship with almost all the old guys, which probably has something to do with the Chinese tradition.

The Chinese tradition is that an old family is like a treasure, so every time Rock goes to Pretoria, he will report to the homes of Kitchener and Ade, listening to teachings and connecting with each other.

Kitchener and Ade also like Rock very much, not only because of Rock's high position and weight, they now need Rock more to realize their will.

Mainly because of Rock's good attitude.

The white people's world is a jungle society. When they are on the stage, they are admired by everyone, but when they are off the stage, there are few people. Thinking about the desolation of Adelaide's return to southern Africa after retiring from the governorship, Rock is immediately closer than his own son.

Rock and Ade both smiled. No matter what, Isaac Pansy is also the president of the Republic of Congo, so I still have to give him face.

Of course, it was just a smile. Rock didn't even get up from the chair, and Ade's attitude was even more perfunctory. The look in Isaac Pansy's eyes was not even as affectionate as the cat on his lap.

The cat was picked up by Kitchina when he was fishing one day. God knows why this guy who likes fishing but often fails to catch it got the favor of a cat.

"Your Excellency Governor, are you in good health?" Isaac Pansy was quite reserved. Don't think that Kitchener is as pleasant to Rock as he is to everyone else. Kitchener has a nickname in the army "Tyrant". , the character can be imagined.

"Thank you, Mr. President. I heard that the Republic of the Congo is demarcating the border with Southern Africa. If you have any requirements, please tell me directly." Kitchina said bluntly that Southern Africa is indeed demarcating the border with the Republic of Congo.

Not only the Republic of Congo, Southern Africa is demarcating borders with all surrounding countries and regions, even including the Protectorate of Sudan.

The current territorial division of Africa is basically determined in accordance with the results of the "Berlin Conference".

The "Berlin Conference" was more than 40 years ago. The vicissitudes of life have changed. The Second German Empire no longer exists. Portugal and Belgium have lost their colonies in Africa. The results of the "Berlin Conference" are obviously no longer suitable for the present. of Southern Africa.

The Sudanese protectorate is a British colony bordering the southern African state of Victoria.

During the World War, Southern Africa captured Tanganyika, Germany, and by the way occupied some territories of the Protectorate of Sudan, turning the entire Lake Victoria into an inner lake in Southern Africa.

Now oil has been found in southern Sudan --

This triggered the determination of the border between Southern Africa and the Sudanese Protectorate. Southern Africa’s request was a bit excessive, and the entire southern part of the Sudanese Protectorate was directly included in Southern Africa. If it goes well, the territorial area of ​​​​Southern Africa will successfully exceed 1000 million square kilometers.

As for the Republic of Congo, the territory requested by Southern Africa, including the upper Katanga mining area, has a total area of ​​more than 50 square kilometers, nearly half of the territory of the Republic of Congo.

"We do not agree to conduct boundary surveys in principle—" Isaac Pansy had a sad face, and halfway through speaking, he saw Rock's half-smile.

Ugh--

Isaac Pansy sighed, the situation is stronger than others: "—we only hope to get more financial compensation, after all, it is the largest copper mine in the world."

Kitchener didn't speak, but looked at Rock with triumphant eyes.

Most of the meaning of this look is that the veteran is going out, one is worth two.

The half-smile on Rock's face suddenly turned into a spring breeze, money is really not a problem.

All transactions between Southern Africa and the Republic of Congo are now settled in rand, which is very popular in the Republic of Congo, but the currency issued by the Republic of Congo is not recognized in Southern Africa.

The currency issued by the Republic of Congo is mandatory and linked to the rand, with a one-to-one exchange ratio.

This kind of mandatory regulation has no meaning. The rand is guaranteed by gold, but the currency issued by the Republic of Congo has no guarantee. I really don’t know where the confidence of the Republic of Congo comes from.

"If the Republic of the Congo joins the Southern African Union, can the Southern African Union guarantee the independence of the Republic of the Congo?" Isaac Pansi is really worried about this question.

The heart of the matter is not that southern Africa helps the Republic of Congo defend itself against foreign enemies. Southern Africa is precisely the biggest threat to the Republic of Congo. What Isaac Pansi wants is the promise of Kitchener.

"Of course, if the Republic of the Congo joins the Southern African Union, then the Southern African Union will definitely guarantee the independence of the Republic of the Congo!" Kitchina spoke resolutely.

The worry on Isaac Pansy's face deepened.

Maybe Isaac Pansy could expect a little more from Kitchener's embarrassment.

Now that Kitchener is so straightforward, Isaac Pansy is even more uncertain.

Politicians’ promises are hehe, signed in black and white, and can be torn up directly if interests conflict, not to mention this kind of verbal promise, which has no effect at all, as long as Southern Africa is willing, it can be overturned at any time.

What's more, Kitchener is now 70 years old, and it's hard to say how many years he can live. His promises are basically worthless.

To put it bluntly, Kitchener's words don't count, and those who really have the final say are playing dumb, as if they didn't see Isaac Pansy's expectant eyes at all.

"That's good, thank you very much—" Isaac Pansy was full of despair, and felt that his whole body became smaller in an instant.

With or without Kitchener's assurances, Isaac Pansy really had no other choice.

Agree to join the Southern African Union, then the Republic of Congo may be annexed by Southern Africa in the future.

But if you disagree, maybe the Republic of Congo will perish tomorrow. Don’t think that southern Africa is afraid.

this is the truth.

(End of this chapter)