Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1700 Sending the God of Plague

A soldier's duty is to obey orders, and Kitchener is a traditional soldier, which is deeply rooted.

Kitchener entered the Royal Engineers at the age of 18 and has been serving for more than 57 years.

The average life expectancy of the current population has not yet reached 57 years old. Kitchener is far more loyal to the British Empire than Rock imagined.

Emotionally speaking, Kitchener really did not want to leave Southern Africa.

But when affection and loyalty collide, Kitchener chooses loyalty, which is the last insistence of a veteran.

"Locke, I joined the French army as a volunteer in 1870 and participated in the Franco-Prussian War. In France, I realized that national strength is the most powerful guarantee of national interests—" Kitchener calmed down and talked about his experience with Rock .

Rock smiled, no matter what Kitchener did, Rock would support Kitchener's choice.

Of course, Rock's support for Kitchener does not mean that he will accept the PUA of George V and the British government——

"Southern Africa is already a powerful country and the mainstay of the Commonwealth of Nations. Although in London, there are still many people who are unwilling to admit this—" Kitchener spoke earnestly, and Rock suddenly noticed that Kitchener's face was wrinkled. The eye sockets were sunken, and the eyes and tears had become cloudy.

After all, he is already 76 years old. If it wasn't for Roque's reminder, Kitchener would have died in a shipwreck in the second year after the outbreak of World War II. Kitchener in this time and space is in good health now and looks like he will live another ten years. No problem either.

"Don't blame your majesty, your majesty is also forced to help you. You have to know that the success of southern Africa is inseparable from your majesty's trust in you. You can't live up to this trust. Trust and loyalty are the greatest virtues in the world." Kitchener did not want to cause a stalemate in the relationship between southern Africa and the British Empire because of his own reasons.

Rock didn't speak. George V must have trusted Rock, but there were too many other factors in this trust.

Rock is not only burdened with the trust of George V. Compared with George V, the trust of 6700 million people in southern Africa is heavier. Kitchener can do anything for the British Empire, and Rock can do the same for Southern Africa anything.

"In any case, you have to admit that without the British Empire, there would be no Southern Africa today. I know you have resentment in your heart, but don't let resentment blind your eyes and your heart, Southern Africa—" Kitchener paused , and then reluctantly said: "—Southern Africa has not yet reached the point where it can fight against the world alone!"

Rock still didn't speak. If people don't push, they don't know how much potential they have, and the same is true in southern Africa.

In Kitchener's view, probably southern Africa really could not break away from the British Empire.

But Rock doesn't think so. Southern Africa's separation from the British Empire, not to mention the Commonwealth countries, the United States, France, Japan, and Italy will all agree with it. If southern Africa stays in the Commonwealth, it can indeed enjoy the Commonwealth market exclusively, but at the same time Access to markets in other countries is also severely restricted for Southern African businesses and goods.

In short, it is a blessing in disguise, and it is not a blessing.

At this time, the crowd in the square in front of the Governor's Mansion gathered more and more, and their voices became louder and louder.

"Come on, let's go out and show our faces together. No matter what the future holds, I'm still the governor of Southern Africa!" Kitchener got up and went to the mirror at the door to sort out his clothes.

It was only then that Rock noticed that Kitchener was wearing the uniform of a marshal that would only be worn on important occasions.

Looking at Kitchina's thin back and thin white hair, Rock could only look up to the sky and sigh.

There are tens of thousands of people in the square in front of the Governor's Palace, not only the citizens of Pretoria, but also a large number of tourists who came to Pretoria during the Commonwealth Games.

In front of the Governor's Mansion, the military and police were in full formation. Gendarmerie, police, and National Guard soldiers rushed over to set up a cordon in front of the Governor's Mansion. Ambulances and fire engines were also on standby around the square.

The crowd was excited, and they chanted slogans, hoping that Kitchener would stay in southern Africa.

Although there are a large number of people, the order in the square is not bad. The people did not attack the cordon set up by the military and police. The students of Pretoria State University are maintaining order spontaneously. The reporters with cameras are busy capturing every memorable moment. , Many people carried self-made placards to express their retention and gratitude to Kitchener.

When the gate of the flower hall was opened, cheers came from the square.

Louis and the staff of the Governor's Palace were busy setting up the microphones. Under such circumstances, Kitchener must have something to say.

The security personnel on the roof are already in place, most of them are a combination of snipers and observers. At this time, we must not let go of any doubts.

When Kitchina walked out of the flower hall, his body trembled for a moment.

Rock subconsciously supported Kitchener.

Kitchener moved slowly, but resolutely refused Rock's support.

"Gentlemen—" Kitchener started, but was interrupted by cheers and applause.

Kitchener was silent, smiling, and waving.

After a long time, the cheers and applause gradually subsided, and Kitchener also calmed down: "Gentlemen and ladies, I am Herbert Horatio Kitchener, Governor of Southern Africa—"

Applause and cheers resumed.

"The last time I came to Southern Africa was during the Second Boer War. I was appointed by His Majesty as the Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force to command the British Expeditionary Force to defeat the enemy and establish Southern Africa—"

"After the World War, I was appointed Governor of Southern Africa by His Majesty. I thought it was the end of my career, but unexpectedly, it turned the most exciting page of my life."

"Southern Africa has given me many fond memories. I would like to thank Locke for his confidence in me. He was a good soldier, a good citizen of the British Empire, a natural commander. We worked together during the World War. He led the expeditionary force at the front. Fighting with blood, I did my best in London to provide the expeditionary force with all the supplies it needed."

"I want to thank you for your trust in me, I feel your passion, but I also want to ask you to fulfill my last wish as a veteran, God bless my king, may the British Empire prosper and prosper - never forget our mission , honor, faith, hard work, and undying loyalty!"

Kitchener's speech was interrupted by applause and cheers many times, and Roque looked at the convoy in the distance without saying a word.

It was George V's motorcade.

Seeing this scene, I don't know what George V would think.

That night, Kitchener held a banquet at the Governor's Mansion to entertain the leaders of the Commonwealth from afar.

The Commonwealth Games will end tomorrow, and this time the Commonwealth Games is destined to be remembered by everyone. In the days to come, looking back at this half month, many causes and effects are destined within this half month.

Despite the tight schedule, Kitchener's dinner was as good as it gets.

No way, during this period of time, the staff of the Governor's Mansion and the Palace of Justice are too familiar with the process of the banquet. Pretoria has banquets almost every day during this period. For half a month, except for breakfast, Roque Never had a meal at home.

Of course, Roque will not ignore the family, and many banquets can bring family members.

There was no doubt that Kitchener was the star of the dinner.

From the very beginning of the dinner, Kitchener became the focus of the dinner. King George V was always by Kitchener's side, surrounded by the leaders of the Commonwealth member states.

Rock sat in the corner of the banquet hall, surrounded by Stoudemire and Henry, an iron triangle with 500 million words unchanged.

"Would you like to give Haig a blow? That old guy is annoying. I didn't like him before." Stoudemire held a glass of wine with a gloomy voice. During the World War, Stoudemire also served on the British Wartime Committee , dealt with Haig.

"Hehe, don't be so troublesome. There are so many shipwrecks now. Some time ago, a ship of Fawalt Steel Group sank accidentally in the outer port of Walvis Bay. The insurance company has investigated for two months, and there is no conclusion yet—" Henry is more ruthless , It's all over.

Rock shook his head. Killing Haig is indeed a one-hundred-thousand, but there are many hidden dangers, so it's not worth it.

How should the governor say, the power is great if you say it is big, and it is very small if you say it is small. The laws of countries in the Commonwealth of Nations are different. The governor of southern Africa is a mascot in southern Africa. For the federal government of southern Africa and the southern African The African Parliament does not have the power to dictate. If Roque is not willing, the Governor's order cannot even leave the Governor's Palace.

When Kitchener was governor, where was the relationship between Rock and Kitchener? The relationship between the Governor's Palace and the Palace of Justice was very harmonious.

Changing to Haig now, the future is difficult to predict.

Rock is building a new Governor's Mansion in Hot Springs Valley. It would be an insult to kick Haig to Cape Town, but it won't let Haig live opposite the Palace of Justice.

As for the current Governor's Mansion, you can do whatever you want. If it doesn't work, you can change it into a home for the elderly and let Ade and Philip live in it.

Anyway, not to Haig.

"London is now aiming at southern Africa everywhere. Why should we be so careless and completely independent from the Commonwealth? With the strength of our southern Africa, we can completely abandon the British Empire." Stoudemire has always held a grudge against London, and his attitude is more intense than Rock .

This is normal, Stoudemire's behavior, in the UK, it is a proper "British traitor".

And we all know that the most ruthless attack on compatriots is usually compatriots, which has been verified in the world war just past.

During the World War, according to British statistics, among the British Expeditionary Forces, the bravest and highest casualties in the battle against Germany were precisely Germans.

"Abandonment is out of the question. The British Empire is willing to cooperate, and of course we will not refuse, but if the British Empire continues like this, we must at least be prepared." Henry is not much better than Stoudemire, and the hearts of capitalists are black of.

"I'll talk about these issues later. Are you ready for tomorrow's arrangements?" Rock had his own plan, and it's too early to say anything now. Let's send George V away first.

ps: I don’t know what’s going on during the day, I don’t know who started singing with a loudspeaker in the morning, my brain hurts——

(End of this chapter)