Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 159 What is it (Coming, first update, first order)

On September [-], the inauguration of Alfred Milner took place as scheduled.

Roque did not go to Pretoria to attend the inauguration of Alfred Milner. On September [-], Roque was promoted to Superintendent as he wished, and officially took office as Chief of the Johannesburg Police Department.

This superintendent has certain compensatory factors. Alfred Milner knew that in the matter of Lynn, the handling plan of the Governor's Palace and the Expeditionary Force Command was unfair to Lynn, but Alfred Milner This is the only way to go. With reference to the social status of whites and people of color in this era, if the Governor's Office insists on severely punishing the perpetrators, it may cause the soldiers of the expeditionary army to mutiny.

Roque didn't make it public either. During the extraordinary period, even if Roque was dissatisfied with the Governor's Mansion and the Expeditionary Force Command, Roque could only bury it in his heart, and even Roque wanted to find the guerrilla team. This was Roque's job.

Speaking of the guerrillas, after the conflict with the Royal Canadian Regiment, Alfred Milner seemed to have forgotten about the guerrillas, and never urged Rock to solve the case within a deadline.

That's right, Alfred Milner should be very clear that Roque is in a bad mood during this time, and if he is still forced to work at this time, it is not in line with the way the superior employs people, and the best way is to relax It can only be counterproductive to stimulate the work enthusiasm of subordinates to the extent that they are blindly forced.

Of course, Roque did not slow down his work. Martin was torturing those security guards and thugs who escaped during the guerrilla attack day and night. The security guard was sent to the hospital for treatment, Rock had to intervene, and Martin restrained himself.

The effect is still there, at least Rock now knows that it was a Boer named Quentin Summerfield who led the guerrillas to attack the Summerfield gold mine.

When he saw this name, Rock already vaguely knew the relationship between Quentin Summerfield and the Summerfield Gold Mine.

Yes, the Summerfield Gold Mine was discovered by Quentin Summerfield and named after Quentin Summerfield.

Before the outbreak of the Boer War, the mine owners killed in the attack colluded with Johannesburg officials to wrest the Summerfield Gold Mine from Quentin Summerfield.

After the war broke out, Quentin Summerfield joined the Boer coalition forces, performed well in the war, and soon made his mark.

After the expeditionary force captured Johannesburg, Quentin Summerfield put down his arms and swore allegiance to the Queen, but Quentin Summerfield soon betrayed his oath, took up arms and joined the guerrillas, and planned this attack.

The problem now is very simple, find Quentin Summerfield and kill him!

Rock is not in the mood to find Quentin Summerfield now, because Rock wants to send Lynn's body and Marcos Lloyd's compensation check back to Oak Town.

The two checks add up to £1500.

The standard of compensation is not low. An ordinary policeman’s monthly salary is only about five pounds. Even with the field allowance, it is only eight pounds, which is 1500 pounds, which is equivalent to Lynn’s salary for 15 years. This is a lot of money, and before Rock rebuilds Oak Town, this money can buy the entire Oak Town.

Of course, this money does not include the pension of the police station.

According to the tradition of the Cape Town Police Department, policemen who died in the line of duty can receive a pension equivalent to five years' salary, so Rock still carries 480 pounds in cash with him.

The next day, Rock boarded the train to Cape Town with the check and cash, along with Lynn's body.

The coffin containing the remains was made of red sandalwood, which is abundant in Johannesburg. Four police chiefs carried Lynn's body onto the train. Senior Inspector Joe Russell, who had just been appointed as the deputy chief of the Johannesburg Police Department, led a team of 120 Johannesburg police officers. A guard of honor will be seen off on the platform, and Joe Russell will be in charge temporarily while Rock leaves Johannesburg.

This scene must have been very conspicuous, and many people saw it. No one dared to make irresponsible remarks on the platform. As a result, as soon as the train left Johannesburg, a guy with no eyesight went to the conductor.

"Secretary, I'm sorry, I have received complaints from passengers that they don't want things that shouldn't appear in the passenger car." When the conductor came to find Rock, his attitude was quite polite.

"Something! What is it?" Rock's face immediately turned frosty.

"Uh——" the train conductor's spine felt chills for a moment, and Qi Qi Ai Ai was speechless.

For people who have experienced life and death, the aura that erupts in an instant when angry is very dangerous. This is the so-called "shameful energy".

Rock is full of evil spirits now. Ever since he left the Governor's Mansion, Rock feels a fire in his heart. Alfred Milner and Kitchener are definitely not suitable targets to vent, and Marcus Lloyd It's an old acquaintance, and Rock wants to vent, but he doesn't know who to turn to.

Fortunately, there will always be unsightly ones delivered to your door.

"I mean, what made you such a request?" Rock was rude. If that person appeared in front of Rock now, Rock would beat his mother so hard that he couldn't recognize him.

"I'm sorry, Chief, it was an official from the Railway Bureau who made the request. You know, I can't help—" The train conductor was also very embarrassed. Rock is now a senior official, but the officials of the Railway Bureau can't be offended either. The county magistrate still It's better to manage it now.

"I understand, Mr. Conductor, if the official has an opinion on me, he can raise it to me in person." Rock didn't embarrass the conductor, and it wasn't easy for the conductor either.

Speaking of which, the current railway bureau really does not need the cooperation of the police department. After all, the current Transvaal is still under military control, and it is the army that provides security services for the railway. That's why the railway bureau official had the guts to ask the train conductor this request.

In fact, it is superstition. Don't think that only Chinese people are superstitious, and Westerners are even more superstitious. Just look at their attitude towards religion.

"Okay, Chief, I'm sorry to bother you." The train conductor said goodbye politely, showing respect to Rock.

Rock thought it was over.

But I didn't expect that before long, an official who claimed to be from the Railway Bureau really came to the door.

In fact, in order to send Lynn's body back to Oak Town, Rock booked a carriage alone.

Moreover, this carriage was at the end of the train, and the coffin containing Lynn's body was placed at the back of the carriage. Rock and the accompanying police sat in the front half of the carriage, and they did not hinder anyone.

So Rock's attitude was very rude.

"Stuff? What the hell are you? This dead policeman fought bloody battles with the Boers on the front lines. What the hell have you done for the empire? Just because you're in your office and pointing fingers? Put a dog in your office , it can do as well as you do, no, the dog is more useful than you! At least the dog can guard the house, and you will only cause trouble, disappear from my sight immediately, or I will take you off the train Throw it down!" Rock yelled, spraying the guy who claimed to be the chief to the ground.

"You, you are disrespecting other people—" The director was sprayed for a long time, and he could only choke out this sentence.

"Fuck you disrespectful! You should be taken away by the Boers and ravaged by the Boers. How do you think you have a happy life? There are no warriors fighting bloody battles on the front line, so you should be Tossed into the mine to be with the rats!" Rock's words were strong, and the second lieutenant who came with the chief also nodded repeatedly.

The second lieutenant is also a soldier, and to be honest, the second lieutenant empathizes with Rock's feelings.

Of course, the second lieutenant didn't know the real reason for Lynn's death, otherwise the second lieutenant would have no face to appear in front of Rock.

"I will sue you, superintendent, just wait, I will definitely sue you." The director wanted to say harsh words before leaving.

"I'm waiting for your complaint. If you don't complain to me, you're a puppy!" If Phyllis heard Roque's growl, Phyllis might laugh out loud.

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Sometimes it's really childish.

But this childishness is also cute.

So Ada, who was waiting for Rock at Cape Town Railway Station early, threw herself into Rock's arms like a bird the first time she saw Rock.

It is really tormenting to miss after parting!

Rock held Ada's arm very hard, as if he wanted to rub Ada into his body.

"Lock—Lock——" Ada stroked Rock's hair, with endless thoughts in her voice.

It took a long time for Roque to let Ada go, that is to say, there were a lot of people on the platform, otherwise, Roque would have executed Ada on the spot.

"Get down to business first—" Rock remained calm.

Then get down to business.

Ada was not a messy person either, so she boarded the carriage and returned to Oak Town with Rock.

Rock rode behind the carriage carrying Lynn's body.

On Oak Square, men, women and children who had heard the news gathered together on their own initiative. There was no need for the police to maintain order. All the police spontaneously lined up on both sides of the road. Four police chiefs carried the coffin containing Lynn's body into Oak Square. There are petals all the way, accompanied by low sobs and solemn salutes.

Lynn's family is at the end of Oak Square. His wife and children are all filial piety. His wife's eyes are swollen like peaches, and her frail body is crumbling. Two older sons are supporting her on the left and right. The young daughter still couldn't understand what happened. She was hugged by Anton's wife, her big innocent eyes were looking around, and her immature hands were still holding her mother's skirt——

Really should let those goddamn guys come and see what they've done!

"I'm sorry, brother and sister—" Rock spoke with difficulty. At this time, no matter how gorgeous the rhetoric was, it seemed powerless.

Lin En's wife was very strong, she didn't cry, she didn't blame others, she didn't mean to anger Roque, she gave Roque a blessing as usual, without saying a word.

This attitude made Rock even more guilty.

(End of this chapter)