Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1360 Step aside

Hunger marketing in 1921 was as full of routines as future hunger marketing.

The $255 Washington car does exist, but you can only get the most basic cheap version. If you want richer configuration and more comfortable enjoyment, you have to pay a higher price.

The silver Washington in the dealership's showroom is the top-of-the-line version, which costs $1850, not far behind the base Lord.

Even the most basic cheap version is quite capable compared to the Ford Model T. Its smooth shape, surging power, and two rows of chairs one in front and one in the back are like big sofas, making everyone crazy.

Americans love sofas extraordinarily. An American doesn’t need to buy a house, but he must buy a sofa. When you visit an American’s home, you don’t have to praise his child for being smart. Complimenting that his sofa is comfortable will make the host happier. .

Old Tom finally spent $360 to order a red Washington car. Although it was slightly out of budget, Washington Auto provided car installment loans, which made Old Tom regret the moment he signed the contract.

Alas, if I knew I could get a loan, I should have bought that $420 car.

However, Washington, which costs $360, is enough to meet most of the daily needs of Old Tom's family. Although the car will not be available until May [-]st, Old Tom is still very happy when he walks out of the Washington store.

Mike Carlisle and Baekeland are also very happy. Throughout April, the total number of Washington car orders in the United States totaled 35. With the current production capacity of Washington cars, it will take about half a year to complete these orders.

This time it's really not hunger marketing, but the output really can't keep up, and the opening of a new factory is imminent.

Regardless of the sales of cars in Washington, Rock, the negotiations between Ada and Stimson have come to an end. The two sides agreed to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in technology and talents, lower tariffs for each other, open up the market, and give each other the most-favored-nation trade treatment.

The term "most favored nation" first appeared in the 17th century, and its history can be traced back to the 11th century.

At the moment in 1921, the countries that most advocated free trade were the United States and the United Kingdom, but both of them were talking loudly, but in fact they were implementing trade protection policies based on high tariffs.

Southern Africa is within the Commonwealth of Nations and can enjoy most-favored-nation trade treatment within the Commonwealth of Nations.

Now Southern Africa has reached an agreement with the United States to expand the scope of the most-favored nation in trade, which will effectively promote the connection between Southern Africa and the United States, which is a good thing for both parties.

At least Southern Africa and the United States feel that they are the big winners in this negotiation.

It's hard to say who is the big winner, Australia is definitely the loser.

Curzon performed well when he was questioned by Congress, escaped danger, and almost became the shortest-lived governor.

After returning to Australia, Curzon refrained a lot and no longer targeted southern Africa on the surface, but he was still secretly collecting evidence that southern African capital embezzled Australia's interests.

On April [-]th, Billy Hughes visited Southern Africa and was warmly received by the Federal Government of Southern Africa.

Although Australia is weak, it is an important part of the Indian Ocean. The Federal Government of Southern Africa gave Billy Hughes the highest treatment and welcomed Billy Hughes' visit with the highest standards.

"Along the way from the airport to the Palace of Justice, there were 5 people welcoming Billy Hughes. The governor and the prime minister went to the airport to greet him personally. At the welcome dinner, Billy Hughes sat between the governor and the prime minister. It's true that you weren't there. It's such a pity, even if His Majesty came to southern Africa, it would probably be like this—" Stoudemire actually didn't go, but he said as if he was at the scene.

The level of Prime Minister sounds quite bluffing, but to Rock and Stoudemire, it really doesn't have much value.

At least not as valuable as Tang En.

As the general manager of the Australian company, Tang En has now become a member of the Western Australia State Councilor and is even eligible to run for governor. This time, Billy Hughes is visiting southern Africa, and Tang En is also one of Billy Hughes' entourage.

"How is the situation of the Australian company?" Rock didn't care about Billy Hughes, he didn't even attend the welcome dinner, but hosted a banquet for Dunn at home.

"We have discovered a large-scale iron ore in the Pilbara region. The reserves and grade are very high. It may be the largest iron ore in the world. Once developed, it will be enough for us to mine for 100 years." Tang En was very excited, and the importance of steel to industry The value does not need to be emphasized. Once this news is announced, the Australian company will instantly attract global attention.

"Wait until you become the governor." Rock is not in a hurry, the iron mines in southern Africa haven't been mined yet, take your time, anyway, he can't run long.

Although an Australian company has bought the Pilbara region, if it wants to develop iron ore, it has to pay taxes to the Australian government.

Rock didn't want to pay, at least not now, until Curzon left Australia.

As for Tang En, he has now become an Australian citizen, so he is eligible to become a member of the Western Australia State Councilor.

Rock is going to let Twain try to run for the governorship of Western Australia next year. Once elected, Twain can amend the laws of Western Australia and formulate more favorable rules of the game for Australian companies. Only in this way can the power of Australian companies be reflected.

"Being the governor—" Tang En frowned. He never thought of this possibility. Being a member of parliament is always a rush.

"Don't want to be?" Rock smiled. A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier, and a congressman who doesn't want to be a governor is also not a good congressman.

"No—" Tang En was shy, mainly because he was inexperienced in this matter.

Besides, it is not easy to be a governor. Even if Western Australia has a large area and a sparse population, and the strength of Australian companies is strong, it is quite difficult to become a governor.

"Don't worry about Tang, do it boldly. It doesn't matter if you make a mistake. At worst, you can continue to return to the Australian company as the general manager." Xiaosi laughed, and the experience was accumulated slowly.

This is the advantage of being backed by a big tree to enjoy the shade. With the backing of an Australian company, it is very difficult to fail.

To put it bluntly, if you won't be governor, you will always copy your homework.

See how Anton became the governor, Tang En can just copy it.

It's such a simple way, many people can't learn it.

There is no way to learn.

The development of Nyasaland is based on the introduction of new immigrants regardless of the consequences, and no one is restless.

"It's so easy to be the governor. When the time comes, find a few good staff and appoint a few serious and responsible ministers. You can just doze off in the governor's office every day." Rock said lightly, not putting too much pressure on Tang En.

Governance by doing nothing is actually a way of governing. It is ridiculous to say that this way sounds lazy, but it actually performs better than many ambitious politicians who want to do something big in office. The people really don’t need officials. So many wonderful ideas.

"Then I'll try—" Tang En firmly believed that the entire state of Western Australia actually only has 30 people, and now more than one tenth of them work for Australian companies.

So whoever wants to be a governor must have a good relationship with Australian companies, otherwise voters will vote you down with their feet.

The main purpose of Billy Hughes' visit to southern Africa is also to strengthen cooperation with southern Africa.

This cooperation is not limited to the economic category. Billy Hughes also hopes to strengthen military cooperation with southern Africa to further reduce the burden on the Australian government.

After the World War, the Australian government also failed to pay the retired soldiers' pensions in time. However, unlike the US government's no matter what, the Australian government still gave some, which included the huge contribution of Australian companies.

During the World War, Australia, with a total population of only 550 million, sent nearly 50 expeditionary troops to Europe.

Australians, who are descendants of criminals, were still very brave during the European battle. In the first battle of the Dardanelles, there were 26094 casualties, of which 7594 were killed.

During the entire World War, nearly half of the 50 Anzacs suffered overall casualties, which fully proved the bravery of the Anzacs and also brought a heavy burden to the post-war Australian government.

The Australian government did not retain troops after the World War. All expeditionary forces were disbanded and returned to their respective homes. However, Australia’s security needs to be guaranteed. At the moment when the British Empire is implementing a global strategic contraction, the Royal Navy is unable to provide sufficient protection for Australia. Southern Africa has become Australia the best choice.

"That's the way it is now. Australia doesn't have enough capacity to maintain a strong army, but it faces increasingly severe external threats. If Australia faces a war, I hope southern Africa will lend a helping hand to Australia." Billy · Hughes bluntly said that the Anzac Army accepted Roque's command during the World War, and Roque should actually be responsible for the loss of the Anzac Army.

Of course, it’s not entirely Rock’s fault. It’s not just that the Anzacs suffered heavy losses. All the troops that participated in the World War suffered heavy losses. The Southern African Expeditionary Force, the Canadian Legion, and the Indian Legion—

Hey, what the hell is the Indian Legion.

Well, 120 million Indian regiments, a total of 74000 died during the world war.

Considering the pandemic in the United States, there is no specific statistics on how many of these 74000 people died in battle.

There are only a handful of battles that the Indian Legion actually participated in.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, Australia and Southern Africa are both countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. To protect the interests of the Commonwealth, Southern Africa has a duty to do so." Rock did not refuse.

The external threats Australia faces are actually potential threats, and there are not many real threats.

There is also a price for Australia's request for help from southern Africa. Let alone the money, it can always cooperate with providing a military base or building a military port.

After Australia is settled, the layout of southern Africa around the Indian Ocean will make up for the last shortcoming. From then on, ships from southern Africa will be unimpeded around the Indian Ocean, and the United States and the United Kingdom will stand aside.

(End of this chapter)