Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 2184 Only One Emperor

Winston tried to sell Britain's rights in the Indian Ocean in exchange for the support of southern Africa. The islands in the Indian Ocean, including Ceylon, were all within the scope of the "destroyer-for-island" plan.

The area of ​​Socotra Island is only 3650 square kilometers, and the area of ​​Ceylon is 65600 square kilometers. Colombo, the center of British rule in Ceylon, is known as the "Crossroads of the East". One of the important commercial ports.

Since Britain has made such a big concession, it naturally hopes to get a lot of things, and the Suez Canal is undoubtedly the top priority.

Taking a field off-road vehicle to enter the barracks where Feng Fu is located, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles are neatly lined up on one side of the road.

The functions of armored vehicles are becoming more and more comprehensive. The traditional 12.7mm heavy machine guns have now been replaced by 20mm dual-purpose machine guns. The 40mm grenade launcher is still a big killer. It has played a huge role. The small tanks equipped in Italy can be easily penetrated by 37mm tank guns.

The road in the camp area is smooth, and the speed of the off-road vehicles is not fast. Several local people are trimming the green belt and lawn. Southern Africans always do this. Even if it is just a temporary camp, the standard is very high.

Feng Fu greeted Obadiah at the door of the office.

After seeing Feng Fu, Obadiah showed great envy for the equipment of the armored mixed brigade.

The British army is still equipped with "Matilda".

The mixed brigade in Addis Ababa is all "Leopard" style.

"We are different from the United Kingdom. We are a country with land power." Feng Fu is not proud, and what makes Obadiah envious, in Feng Fu's view, is just fundamental.

On the eve of World War I, the famous British geopolitical scientist Mackinder put forward the concept of land power and sea power, and believed that with the development of land transportation, the "heartland" of Eurasia became the most important strategic area.

The "land power theory" has had a profound impact on world politics, "whoever rules Eastern Europe can control the heartland of the continent; whoever controls the heartland of the continent can control the world island (Eurasia); whoever controls the world island, whoever can control the whole world".

The expansion of Germany was obviously deeply influenced by Maxwell's syllogism.

"There is no doubt that Great Britain is a sea power country, so southern Africa and Great Britain are a perfect combination." Obadiah himself did not notice that he had put the British Empire in a subordinate position.

After entering the office, the guests and the host were seated. Obadiah was very interested in the globe on Feng Fu's desk. He stretched out his hand and flicked it lightly. The globe rotated quickly, and Obadiah frowned slightly. This scene is very symbolic Meaningful.

Feng Fu didn't pay attention to this small detail, and asked Obadiah whether he would drink tea or coffee.

"Tea, thank you—" Obadiah was a little regretful. The tea in southern Africa is different from the tea in the UK. The British prefer black tea, while the southern Africans prefer green tea.

"Although this is not wine, I still propose that we raise a glass to celebrate the Allied victory." Obadiah tried to lead the rhythm.

It is indeed worth celebrating.

In the second half of last year, Britain won the Battle of Britain, Southern Africa occupied Italian East Africa, and North Africa marched forward to the Nile Army led by Werwell. Everything is moving in a good direction.

"Don't be too optimistic. We have huge hidden dangers in North Africa and Greece. The Germans are increasing their troops crazily. This must arouse our vigilance." Feng Fu is not optimistic. The British War Department seems to have made a mistake. Sometimes the strategic retreat is for more Good stock of power.

For example, it is obviously not a wise move to deploy troops from the Nile Army to reinforce Greece.

In the current European continent, only Greece is still insisting on fighting against the Axis powers.

The spirit of the Greeks is commendable, but when facing the powerful armored forces of the Germans, even with the help of the British, the Greeks could not bear it.

It is said that a violent quarrel broke out between Wavell and Winston when Winston was drawing troops.

Winston did not want to lose the flag of Greece, and believed that the existence of Greece could effectively share the pressure on the British mainland.

Welveer hoped that he could finish all his efforts in one battle, wipe out the Italian North African Army in one go, and completely remove the threat of the North African Army to Egypt.

It cannot be said who is right and who is wrong, at least the starting point is good, and they are all to win the final war.

Regarding Winston's ability, during Molotov's visit to Germany, Ribbentrop bluntly stated in a letter to the bearded man: The country of Britain is led by a man named Winston. All of them are laymen, and they will fail until the critical moment, and this time is the same.

These words are not objective. Winston's military ability is indeed not very good, and he is definitely a good player in politics.

"So we need closer cooperation between the Mediterranean Fleet and the Cyprus Squadron to cut off the connection between Italy mainland and Italian North Africa." Obadiah never mentioned the support of the Second Army and the Third Army. The attitude is very consistent.

It is easy to ask God to send God, once the Second Army or the Third Army participates in the attack on Italian North Africa, how should Italian North Africa be allocated after the war?

Britain has lost Malta, lost Aden, lost Ceylon, and cannot lose more.

"It is impossible for us to completely cut off the connection between mainland Italy and Italian North Africa, unless we fill the Mediterranean Sea with warships." Feng Fu chuckled, and the British did not shed tears when they saw the coffin.

"For the stability of the Abyssinian Empire, we should restore Haile Selassie I to the throne as soon as possible." Obadiah did not want to discuss Italian North Africa in depth, and started the second topic.

The Second and Third Armies could not participate in the attack on Italian North Africa, but the Abyssinian Empire's army could.

Don't forget that the Abyssinian Empire has 15 rebels, which is a force that cannot be ignored for the British Empire.

The Abyssinian Empire Rebel Army received training from the instructors of the Umbrella Company and had certain combat experience. Their combat effectiveness was at least much stronger than that of the Indian troops.

During the North African Campaign, the only defeat of the Nile Army came from the British and Indian Fifth Division.

The process of failure is very strange.

At that time, the British and Indian Fifth Division surrounded an Italian army. The Italian army wanted to surrender, but the overjoyed British and Indian Fifth Division did not allow it, so a battle broke out between the two sides.

As a result, no one expected that the British-Indian Fifth Division, which was clearly superior in numbers, was actually defeated.

Then the Italian said happily: Now we can surrender, if you disagree, we can fight again.

"I think the Duke of Imru is more qualified to be the king of the Abyssinian Empire." Feng Fu said bluntly, the appearance of the British picking peaches was a bit ugly.

Obadiah frowned. If the southern Africans disagreed, Haile Selassie had little chance.

However, the selection of the king of the Abyssinian Empire cannot be delayed for too long.

Not only Obadiah thinks so, but Duke Imru also thinks so.

At night, Addis Ababa is pitch black. The Germans built a power plant for Addis Ababa 30 years ago. During the fighting a few days ago, the power plant was destroyed by the defenders and has not been repaired until now.

The problem of electricity is not difficult. There are abundant hydropower resources in the Abyssinian Empire. Engineers in southern Africa are surveying the terrain and preparing to build a hydropower station with stronger power generation for Addis Ababa. It is expected to solve the problem of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa's power consumption problem in the next few decades.

During the Italian rule in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa imposed a curfew at night because of the frequent actions of the rebels.

It is still a time of war, and the curfew has not been lifted.

At eleven o'clock in the evening, several trucks drove from the camp that had been converted into the Abyssinian Defense Forces to the palace of Haile Selassie I.

The convoy was spotted by two patrolling police officers as the truck was passing through Victoria Cross Street.

"Strange, is there any action by the army tonight?" The young policeman was curious.

"Shut up, we didn't see anything—" The older policeman was experienced.

"why?"

"No reason, now we get home from get off work."

The truck drove all the way and stopped in front of the palace of Haile Selassie I.

The canvas at the rear of the car was opened, and a soldier with live ammunition jumped out, and immediately began to attack the palace of Haile Selassie I.

"Don't shoot, we surrender—"

The guards of the palace did not resist at all, and opened the gate of the palace on their own initiative, and silent soldiers swarmed in.

Haile Selassie I was still awake at this time, and he was looking forward to his enthronement in a few days.

When he was in England, Haile Selassie I fully felt the sorrow of a small country with few people. The Abyssinian Empire had the potential to become a regional power, but there were many difficulties. After gaining an in-depth understanding of Africa, they decided to take the route of southern Africa, not to mention becoming a powerful country, at least not at the mercy of others.

"Your Majesty, let's go, the rebels have already entered the palace—" The servant didn't have time to knock on the door, and directly pushed the door of the office open.

"What's going on?" Haile Selassie I just got up when a group of soldiers rushed into Haile Selassie I's office.

"Your Majesty, please give up the throne to the Duke of Imru—" The leading officer had a grim expression, and the hammer of the revolver in his hand had been blown away.

"Damn bastard, I am the emperor of the Abyssinian Empire!" Haile Selassie I was frightened and frightened. He wanted to confront Duke Imru face to face: "Where is Imru? Let him come to see me !"

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid you won't have a chance—" the officer shot without talking nonsense.

Bah, bah bah——

The officer emptied the magazine, and Haile Selassie I was shot several times. His body fell heavily on the chair behind him, and his open eyes were full of disbelief.

(End of this chapter)