Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1676 1519 Martial Arts Spirit
The old Cecil Rhodes made great contributions to the expansion of the British Empire in southern Africa, but he didn't even get a title until his death, which became the eternal pain in Stoudemire's heart.

Although Stoudemire is now the Earl of Rhodesia in the British Empire, this title was wholesaled by the United Kingdom in order to win over southern Africa. It would be impossible to say how grateful Stoudemire is to George V.

Isn't the traditional skill of the British Empire just to stir things up? Rock also deliberately arranged George V and Stoudemire together to see if they could spark any sparks.

The rehearsal for the opening ceremony was a great success. Roque, Kitchener, Ade, and Philip went to Walvis Bay to meet George V the next day. Roque would definitely accompany George V throughout the journey in southern Africa.

This is the first time that George V has come to southern Africa. When he was a prince, George V had been to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, but he had never been to southern Africa. This has always made George V regretful.

In fact, it is quite normal. Before 1910, no one would have thought that southern Africa had such development potential.

After George V succeeded to the throne in 1910, it was very difficult for him to go abroad. This time, the Commonwealth Games held in southern Africa is a rare opportunity.

In all fairness, George V is a rare and good king. During the World War, in order to unite the United Kingdom, he did not hesitate to give up his surname and changed the royal family's surname to Windsor, thus gaining the love of the British.

George V is a people-friendly king. When he was in London, George V often visited schools, hospitals, factories, and farms. When George V found London children playing in dirty alleys, George V The square used by the royal family to hold celebrations is open to the public, which is why George V is so loved by the British.

"Your Majesty loves rowing. He once personally drove the 'British' to win a rowing race. He also likes hunting. Then you can compete." On the eve of George V's arrival at Whale Bay, Kitchener and Rock took the initiative to chat about George V.

Rock is also a good hunter, but he doesn't like the hunting methods of the nobles, and he doesn't have time to hunt now. It is a rare relaxation to go fishing with Kitchina.

Regarding the race of George V, this is actually very understandable. After all, George V is the king of England. Who would dare to run ahead of George V in the race he personally participated in?

Don't think that the British can't flatter their horses. Just look at how Britain kneeled and licked the United States in the 21st century, and you will know how good the British are.

"Why don't you go, anyway, you have nothing to do when you're idle—" Rock grumbled quietly, Kitchener's current lifestyle is just like the domineering president in the TV series, he is busy fishing, walking the dog and teasing the cat every day, and never works.

That's not right, the domineering president still wants to fall in love. Kitchener, a straight steel man who has never been married in his life, has never tasted love at all.

"I'm not going. I'm going to be sick when I get back to Pretoria. I'm old and not in good health—" Kitchener boasted boldly, and the disease came whenever he said it.

Rock can also understand, after all, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, anyway, there is Stoudemire.

"There are so many places in Pretoria, why did you arrange your Majesty in my manor?" Stoudemire was not happy, this is not an honor, if something goes wrong, Stoudemire cannot bear the responsibility.

"Then what should we do? Could it be that His Majesty is arranged in a hotel? Don't forget that you are His Majesty's retainer—" Rock threw the blame on Xiao Si, not giving Xiao Si a chance to shirk.

"That's right, it's the honor of your Rhodes family that His Majesty lives in your house." Kitchener laughed, the old man was very open-minded and didn't think much about wealth.

As the governor of Southern Africa, if Kitchener wants to manage money, he doesn't have too many opportunities.

But Kitchener has never had the desire for wealth. He even often donates his salary to various charitable organizations in southern Africa. Wealth is meaningless to Kitchener, and Ade’s wealth can be left to Sidney Mill Well, Kitchener didn't even have a family member around.

Of course, Adelaide does not collect money. Even including Philip, wealth has lost its meaning to him. Southern Africa is lucky to have these two prime ministers. Otherwise, it is unknown that southern Africa will develop. What is it like.

Early the next morning, Rock and a group of officials from southern Africa got up early and came to the pier, ready to welcome George V.

At ten o'clock in the morning, the fleet escorting George V appeared at the outer port of Walvis Bay on time.

This time has also been accurately calculated. There is a time difference between Walvis Bay and London. George V came to southern Africa for the first time. He couldn’t sneakily hold a welcome ceremony at the pier in the middle of the night. The morning is the most suitable time. The grand welcome ceremony can reflect the spirit of the Commonwealth. Prosperous and strong, it can also reflect the unity of the Commonwealth of Nations.

When the huge body of the battlecruiser "Hood" appeared in the outer harbor of Walvis Bay, the whole pier was completely boiled, and about 8000 people came to the pier to welcome George V to southern Africa.

These 8000 people have passed the strict review of Brad's office before they are eligible to come to the pier.

Don't think that there is no "political review" in the UK. Although the UK does not say it on the surface, in fact the "political review" in the UK is very strict. Even the king has to change his surname when necessary, and the people needless to say.

The "Hood" battlecruiser is currently the largest tonnage warship in Britain, but it is not the most advanced warship.

After the signing of the "Washington Naval Treaty", the two "Nelson"-class battleships built by the United Kingdom have just launched and have not yet been delivered to the Royal Navy. They will not be officially commissioned until next year, so the Royal Navy can only pull out the "Hood" battleship. .

Of course, it is not just a "Hood". In addition to the "Hood", the Royal Navy also sent more than ten warships including the "Warspite", "Warrior", and "Resolution" to George V. World support facade.

This can be regarded as an intentional or unintentional show of muscle. In theory, George V's escort fleet is enough to destroy the southern African navy. Compared with George V's escort fleet, the Atlantic Fleet lined up at the outer port of Walvis Bay is indeed a bit shabby.

The two battleships and two aircraft carriers assembled by the Atlantic Fleet are on duty, so the warships waiting in line for George V's inspection are only a few poor light cruisers, heavy cruisers and destroyers. This scene makes Kitchener feel embarrassed .

"Don't we have battleships? Where do we spend so much military spending on the Navy every year?" Kitchener was very dissatisfied. The Atlantic Fleet showed such a small fortune, and the military virtues were obviously not enough. He, the governor, had no face. .

"The navy spends too much money. It needs to train naval aviation and form the marine corps. What is the use of such a small amount of military expenditure? It can only build some cruisers to make up the number." Rock is very satisfied, and he can't use the money to build battleships. , Just like the "Hood", it is really useless except to save face for George V.

When the "Hood" was built, the World War was over, and there was no time to participate.

Now the navy's combat methods have undergone tremendous changes, and the "giant ship cannon" doctrine is no longer suitable for the current situation. When the Atlantic Fleet was established, there were only two heavy cruisers and six light cruisers, plus a dozen destroyers. I don't think there are already 12 heavy cruisers, which is enough to protect the interests of southern Africa.

"Then let Congress appropriate funds for the Navy—" Kitchener was dissatisfied with Roque's explanation. If it were Adelaide or Philip, it might be a bit troublesome to ask Congress to appropriate funds, and Roque did not exist.

The speaker of the Southern African Congress is still Barker. Needless to say, his relationship with Roque is like a family. Roque needs an additional budget from the Congress.

The Ministry of Finance will not create difficulties for Roque. I don’t need to go into details about the relationship between Ada and Roque. Ida may not be willing to let Ada use her private property to subsidize the federal government. Supporting Rock, Ada will definitely not say anything.

"There are too many places to spend money. In addition to the navy, the army, and the air force, we can't spend all the money on army building, education, medical care, infrastructure, public works, plus the drought and floods in the past two years. Money—" Rock blocked the loophole in advance, not giving George V a chance to win the autumn wind.

This has to be guarded against. The economy of the British Empire has been in a downturn for these years, and it coincides with the coal workers' strike. George V came to southern Africa at this time, and it may be that he did not mean to collect some IQ taxes.

Rock's attitude is very simple. Southern Africa will definitely not shirk the obligations that should be undertaken by Southern Africa. It shouldn't pay Southern Africa, and don't try to force Southern Africa by means of moral kidnapping or political correctness.

Don't eat this set.

It is said that George V also attached great importance to the construction of the army. In recent years, large-scale disarmament has been popular in Europe, especially after Ramsay MacDonald promised that the United Kingdom will lead by example in the League of Nations. The domestic situation in the United Kingdom is complicated. Some people even suggested that the Royal Air Force should be disbanded.

George V agreed to disarmament, but firmly opposed the disbandment of the Royal Air Force. In order to raise more funds, George V took the initiative to reduce the royal family's expenses. He even gave up drinking and set aside more military expenses for the Royal Air Force.

At this time, the cruise ship that King George V was on slowly sailed into Walvis Bay, and the gongs, drums, and firecrackers blared on the pier——

No, it should be that the military band played "God Save the King" immediately, and the forts in the outer harbor also started firing salutes.

In appearance, George V looks similar to Nicholas II. They are cousins, George V's mother, and Nicholas II's mother are sisters.

Now King George V is dressed in military uniform and a navy dress, standing on the side of the cruise ship, slowly waving to the welcome crowd on the pier.

Roque and Kitchener were also in uniform, with Kitchina still wearing the dress of a British field marshal during the World Wars and Roque wearing the dress of a South African field marshal.

Britain really needs some martial spirit now.

(End of this chapter)