Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 208 Battle of Hearts

Unless it was James Hosea's kind of water-headed man, Rock would not bully anyone.

The so-called "overbearing" usually means that they think they are superior to others deep down in their hearts. Most of these people are arrogant and arrogant. People who are really in high positions are not like this. Their status does not need to belittle others to show their status, even if they are pleasant , and no one will think that it is humble.

Rock also doesn't need to rely on arrogance to show his status as a "baron". Even if Rock treats people mildly, it will not affect the fact that Rock is a "baron". On the contrary, being arrogant and domineering can easily cause trouble.

Those who can work in the colony, even if it is a small employee, must not take it lightly. God knows if there is a big person behind the small employee.

Even if not, the small clerk can easily cause trouble for Rock by virtue of his skin color. In the final analysis, it is not worth it. Stepping on a small role like James Hocia will not bring any pleasure to Rock. Henry Alsoso Pu - or someone in a high position like Harry Alsop deserves to be taken seriously by Rock.

As a guest, Brad sat opposite Rock.

When Brad was seated, Rock was still amiable: "How about working in Bigwig Town?"

With Roque's current status, he is indeed qualified to ask this question. He really doesn't mean to rely on his elders. For ordinary government employees, Roque is definitely a high-ranking official.

"Bigveda is very nice, impressive, tidy, clean, friendly, kind, and Cape Town and Elsie, it's wonderful and memorable." Brad racked his brains, only hated There are too few adjectives in my head.

"Hehehe, Dunn, get a discount card for Mr. Tax Officer later, which can give you a [-]% discount." Rock is generous, and it is a real benefit for those who are used to having a drink after get off work.

Oak Bar has several different discount cards, namely gold card, silver card, and the lowest ordinary VIP card, corresponding to 5% off, 7% off, and [-]% off respectively.

The [-]% off card is the highest grade gold card, the card is made of gold, each card has a unique number, and the cardholders get [-]% off all consumption at the Oak Bar.

"Okay, Brad, don't forget to register after you get the card, it will be beneficial." Dunn reminded Brad that this is the exclusive VIP treatment only available to gold card holders at Oak Bar.

Since the opening of the Oak Bar, no more than fifty gold cards have been issued, and every cardholder must go to the Oak Bar to register.

After registration, every time the Oak Bar launches a new product, it will actively invite gold card holders to taste it. If the gold card holders cannot go to the Oak Bar, the Oak Bar will send a professional bartender to make it.

When the birthday of the gold card holder is not reached, the Oak Bar will also deliver cakes and red wine exclusive to the gold card holder, and a special birthday party can be held in the Oak Bar, and everyone who attends the party can enjoy a [-]% discount on drinks.

In the 21st century, they are all rotten old routines, but don’t forget that this is the beginning of the [-]th century, and other companies don’t even have the concept of VIP. With the VIP system, Oak Bar has now monopolized the bar industry in Cape , the table mountain bar with the longest history can compete with the oak bar.

The reason why Table Mountain Bar can continue to survive is because the VIP membership card of Oak Bar is universal in Table Mountain Bar.

"Sir Locke, thank you." Brad was a little apprehensive. Is this considered a bribe?

It should not be counted, after all, membership cards are not for sale, so it is difficult to measure the value of membership cards.

But if you take it directly, it seems that it is not very good. Brad knows the truth that you will not be rewarded for nothing. The more you take Rock today, the more rewards you will give Rock in the future.

Brad is not sure what price to pay in the future to satisfy Rock.

"Sir Locke, try it. This is my grilled lamb chops. It may not be as good as Mr. Marvin's cooking skills, but I used traditional Dutch sauce." Thelma rescued Brad in time.

Rock's family has a master chef from the Qing Dynasty. This is well known in Johannesburg. It is said that the chef's skills in Rock's family are better than those used by the royal family. It's a pity that few people can taste the cooking skills of Rock's family. Chef's craft.

At least the previous Brad was not qualified to be a guest at Rock's house.

"It looks very good——" Rock didn't talk nonsense, eating first as a respect.

It's really good, golden in color, fragrant and tangy, and it tastes even more charred on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious and juicy, Rock is full of praise.

After a sumptuous meal, Thelma made tea for the men, let the men chat in the corridor, and took care of the two South African mastiffs who were hungry.

The night in Bigwig Town is very beautiful. There are no street lights in the city these days, but the people in Bigwig Town are very civic-minded. I don’t know who was the first to hang red lanterns at the door, and then the lanterns became The special scenery of Bigwig Town.

The lanterns from the mysterious east are red, round and cute. There is a shop selling lanterns in the town. A miner who runs a farm found this business opportunity.

As night comes, every household lights up their lanterns one after another, and the whole town is shrouded in romantic and festive red. The round red lanterns complement each other with the stars dotted in the sky. In the distance, there are knights passing by holding torches in the hills. The patrol team of the garrison, they rarely come to Ziwei Town now, it is said that it is because of the strict restrictions of the high-level troops.

The square near the church is always the busiest, and now a small commercial area has been formed here, with bars, cafes, shops, and churches all in this area.

Every night, Father Frank distributes candies or chocolates at the door of the church to attract the children. After the candies or chocolates are placed, Frank will tell some Bible stories, and sometimes invite children who are deeply attracted by Bible stories to share with them. Adults enter the church, visit the exquisite murals in the church, and say the simplest prayer by the way.

Religion began to take root in the hearts of the people without knowing it. Mayor Matilda asked Roque to restrict Frank's missionary behavior, but Roque had nothing to do.

Frank has the entire Catholic Church behind him, and the support of the German Southwest African Governor's Office. There must be no shortage of funds. Although Germany is not rich, the church always has a way to get a lot of money.

Now it’s like this again. Frank distributed candies and apples today. Many children cheered around Frank. Some children left after receiving the candies and apples. More children stayed to listen to Frank’s storytelling.

"Can you restrict religion from taxation?" Rock tried to restrict Frank economically. Without the attraction of candies and chocolates, churches would lose more than half of their appeal to children.

The Chinese are actually very pragmatic. Although some Chinese are also very devout believers, most Chinese do not have a firm belief, especially for Christianity. The Chinese lack sufficient recognition, so as long as Frank can't show these small favors, there are not many people Would love to hear Frank's Bible stories.

The crux of the problem is that the number of Chinese in Bigwig Town is too small. Most of the time, it is Boer women who listen to Frank’s Bible stories. Because of Germany’s tendency in the Boer War, Frank is very prestigious among the Boers, so The economy is not at the heart of everything.

"It's very difficult. Father Frank's money is obtained in the form of donations. We can't interfere with this part." Brad was taken aback. He had only heard that religion collects poll taxes. He didn't expect Roque to change his mind. to religion.

For a long time, the theocracy in Europe was superior to the imperial power, so the special status of religion in Europe was beyond the comprehension of Rock, an atheist.

If this path doesn't work, then think of other ways. Early the next morning, Rock went to find Douglas.

Douglas also lives in Bigwig Township. Although Douglas still has a position in the Agricultural Committee, the war is not over now, and the Agricultural Committee cannot work normally, so Douglas has always stayed in Bigwig Township and did not go to Johannesburg.

"The school has been built, but the problem now is that there are no suitable teachers. I have sent a telegram to Gloucester, hoping that my former colleagues can introduce some qualified teachers. There is no news yet—" Douglas also has difficulties.

Compared with mainstream society, the Cape is still too remote.

The center of the world is London, and Paris and New York are not ranked. The distance between Johannesburg and London is like the distance between the earth and the moon.

No wonder the gentlemen from London say that the Cape is a "backcountry". London has subways and street lights, and the entire Cape does not even have a car. The Boers are self-styled and refuse to accept new things. Regardless of economic development.

If this continues, Cape's future will still be the same as that of South Africa, with no hope at all.

"I can't wait any longer. Let George and Simon take over for a few days. The school must be up and running as soon as possible." To meet Mayor Matilda's request, Roque must first keep the children busy so that they don't have time to listen Frank's Bible Story.

"Why are you in such a hurry? We can take our time." Douglas didn't understand Rock's urgency.

George and Simon are the two students of Douglas. They have no family background. If they stay in the UK, the best job is to enter the government department as a messenger or typist, with an annual income of about 50 pounds.

In Johannesburg, the Agricultural Council offered them a salary of 200 pounds, which was much higher than staying in the UK, so George and Simon were happy to stay.

"No, no, no, we have to move, we don't have much time." Rock didn't tell Douglas why, if word of restricting religion spread, it would cause a big mess.

Never underestimate the power of religion.

(End of this chapter)