Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1561 Xerxes

During the two years in Orange, Yang Smotz worked hard. He visited every county in Orange State, communicated with various Boers, and learned about the real problems in Orange State.

However, the more he learned, the more helpless Yang Smotz became. Compared with the Transvaal, Orange State has no mineral resources; compared with Cape, Orange State is too small; and Bechuanaland State In comparison, Orange State has bloated institutions, overstaffed personnel, and huge financial pressure——

Relying on his personal prestige, Yang Smozi strongly promoted the simplification of the organization and tried to reduce the financial pressure, but unfortunately he couldn't even do this.

Looking back on the past few years, perhaps the greatest achievement of Jan Smoltz in Orange is Bloemfontein Airport.

Bloemfontein Airport was jointly built by Rhodesia Air and Nyasaland Air, and it has nothing to do with the Orange State Government.

"Yang, if you'd like to be Minister of Foreign Affairs, you can also serve as Governor of Orange." Rock was willing to make an exception for Yang Smother.

In fact, it is not an exception. The British prime minister can also serve as the foreign secretary. Why can't the southern African foreign minister also serve as the governor?
For this proposal, Yang Shi Mozi was quite moved.

In fact, Pretoria is not far from Bloemfontein. The distance is about 400 kilometers. You can go back to Bloemfontein from Pretoria after sleeping on the train. If you take a plane, it will be faster. .

"Yang, with your ability, you can definitely play a greater role." Ade still knows Yang Smozi quite well.

"Joining the cabinet will not affect your service to Orange. On the contrary, after joining the cabinet, you can fight for more interests for Orange." Philip also hopes that this federal government can use all available power.

Perhaps "utilization" should not be used, and "unity" is more appropriate.

However, the word "unity" does not fit the temperament of the British Empire, so it is better to use "use".

"Don't hesitate, boy, if you want the Boers to fully integrate into southern Africa, this is the best chance and the last chance." Kitchener was quick to speak, in order not to irritate Yang Smother, Rock and Ade Neither Philip nor Philip made any mention of the Boers, and only Kitchener did not shy away from it.

This is also normal. After all, Kitchener is the governor of Southern Africa who was born in the military. He represents the British king in southern Africa. Southern Africa is nominally responsible to George V under the leadership of the governor.

Therefore, the person with the highest status in the Commonwealth of Southern Africa is not the prime minister, but the governor.

"Okay, my lord, I accept your invitation." Yang Smozi is not stupid, he has already said this, if Yang Smozi disagrees, he will have to consider the consequences.

It is unwise to offend so many bigwigs at the same time. Although Yang Smozi's abilities and qualifications are high, they are not indispensable.

If so many bigwigs show up at the same time, and Yang Smother doesn't accept Rock's invitation, then the environment facing Orange and the Boers will become worse and worse until this group completely dies out.

"Death" does not mean disappearing, but being completely marginalized, just like the Africans working in southern Africa, no one speaks for them, no one cares about their rights, and no one cares about their future.

With Jan Smolts settled, Roque has a great heart, and Bloemfontein's status as the legislative capital has been successfully recovered.

On this issue, Yang Smozi did not resist. This is also the trend of the times. When Yang Smozi was working in the Adelaide cabinet, he had already realized the inconvenience of the three capitals. Now Rock is willing to act as a villain. Yang Shi Mozi is also happy to see the success.

Of course, Yang Smolts' agreement is only the first step, and there is still a lot of work to be done. Cape Town and Bloemfontein agree to the federal government's withdrawal of rights, and Roque will also compensate Cape Town and Bloemfontein accordingly. Next year's budget should be more or less tilted towards Cape and Orange.

Again, a bowl of water should be level.

When Rock made drastic moves, the heavy cruiser "Xerxes" that Southern Africa "sold" to Persia finally arrived at Hahbahar.

It is "sell" in name, but the price is only a pitiful 1000 rand, and there is no need for Persia to pay cash. The Persians gave two horses to southern Africa for barter.

According to the meaning of the Persians, the "Xerxes" is southern Africa's compensation for "Darius".

It's a pity that Southern Africa does not accept this statement. The so-called "compensation" means that Southern Africa has made mistakes, so it will compensate.

How can there be mistakes in southern Africa? Even if someone must make mistakes, it is the Persians who made mistakes.

This deal with the Persians is definitely not a loss. Compared with the "Darius" which can only be parked in the dock for maintenance, the "Xerxes" was originally the battleship "Agamemnon" of the British Royal Navy.

The "Agamemnon" is the second ship of the Sir Nelson-class battleship. It was started in 1905 and launched in 1906. It is the last class of British dreadnoughts.

During the World War, the "Agamemnon" participated in the Battle of the Dardanelles. After the war, it was changed to a radio-controlled target ship. It was decommissioned the year before last, and its weapon system was dismantled and sold to Fawalt Steel Group at a discount.

After renaming the "Agamemnon" to the "Xerxes", Southern Africa re-installed the weapon system on the "Agamemnon". Although the caliber of the main gun was reduced from 305 mm to 203 mm, it was installed More anti-aircraft weapons were added, which is more in line with the status quo of Persia.

In Persia now, even if they are given the most advanced BIG 7, they will not be able to use it. Even the former dreadnought ship "Xerxes" requires training for Persian naval officers and soldiers to use.

Of course, Southern Africa is definitely not responsible for the training. The ship is for you, and it is up to the Persians to use it or not.

Looking at the "Xerxes" docked on the berth, Lisa Khan, who has become the king of Persia, is still very satisfied.

"Your Majesty, I would like to extend my lord's greetings to you. It is a pity that our lord was unable to attend your coronation ceremony. I hope you can go to southern Africa at your convenience." Gothe also came to Hahbahar to participate in the "Sue Sith handover ceremony.

"Thank you—" Lisa Khan was expressionless, looking at "Xerxes" in front of him, Lisa Khan didn't feel the slightest joy, but was filled with humiliation instead.

You can buy a pre-dreadnought ship for 1000 rand. Although it is a model 20 years ago, it is still a big deal.

It's a pity that the current "Xerxes" came about on the premise that the Indian Ocean Fleet sank "Darius". Now "Darius" is still overturned in the port of Hahbahar, and the Persian Empire does not even have the ability Salvaging the wreckage of "Darius", as the majestic king of a country, one can imagine Lisa Khan's inner feelings.

It's a pity that no matter how unwilling Lisa Khan is, he can't do anything. This is the tragedy of a weak country. Facing the powerful southern Africa, Persia has no ability to resist.

"Hahahaha, it's great. I didn't expect that I would see the 'Agamemnon' one day. I thought that the 'Agamemnon' would be dismantled. There is no doubt that this is a powerful ship. A battleship, with a displacement of 18000 tons, 17200 horsepower, and 305mm 45-caliber artillery, she will become the overlord of the Persian Gulf, and even have a place in the entire Indian Ocean.” McMahon continued, very satisfied with the handling of southern Africa.

It's a pity that McMahon is not sensitive to the caliber of the artillery, and he doesn't know that the main gun installed on the "Xerxes" in southern Africa is only 203 mm. You must know that the previous "Agamemnon" had a secondary gun with a caliber of 233 mm. , and there are a total of 10 doors.

But in any case, after the reconciliation between southern Africa and Persia, this can be regarded as McMahon's political achievement. He successfully resolved this conflict crisis and maintained peace in the Persian Gulf. This is an achievement worthy of bragging.

"Hehe——" Lisa Khan didn't agree, he now saw the true face of the British Empire, and he really deserved to be an old-fashioned imperialist.

Nor would Lisa Khan claim Khuzestan from southern Africa without the instigation of London.

As a result, Persia was beaten to death in front of the strong ships and guns in southern Africa, but the British government did not show the slightest sign, and the promised support disappeared.

Now that a piece of trash has been refurbished in southern Africa, it has been "sold" to compensate Persia. According to McMahon, he seems to regard this as his own achievement.

Simply despicable!
There was a banquet after the simple handover ceremony, and Lisa Khan finally found a chance to communicate with Gothe alone.

"The way you got Khuzestan is too dishonorable, which seriously hurt the feelings of the Persians. Even if you don't develop Khuzestan's resources now, the Persians will definitely feel heartbroken when they see Khuzestan in the future." Sa Khan is still obsessed with Khuzestan.

In fact, London can't be blamed entirely. If Lisa Khan had no greed for Khuzestan, then even if London's tongue is full of flowers, Lisa Khan would not take risks.

"Hehe, Your Majesty, I thought you should understand that feelings that do not match your strength are worthless!" Gothe didn't show any respect to Lisa Khan in private.

respect?

Don’t be funny, respect is all about fighting, not begging. If Persia can occupy Khuzestan with its own strength, and resist the next counterattack in Southern Africa, then maybe Lisa Khan can still get Southern Africa’s respect.

In this situation, don't even think about respect, it's already pretty good to save face in public.

"Persia will not give up Khuzestan—" Lisa Khan said harshly. He was also forced by the situation to accept the current result.

"Well——" Gothe nodded with his lips curled up, affirming Lisa Khan's courage: "South Africa welcomes any form of challenge at any time, but I want to remind you that you can start a war at any time, but when will the war end? , but we in southern Africa have the final say.”

Gothe really didn't mean to attack Lisa Khan. Don't think that Persian Gulf has Persia in its name, and Persia has really become the overlord of the Persian Gulf.

Southern Africa is not so kind, and will really pay Persia a powerful battleship.

(End of this chapter)