Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 2495 The wolf is really here

De Gaulle's current official position is the presidency of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, a complex of forces fighting against the German invasion, partly from Free France, partly from the resistance groups in France, and finally partly from the Comintern.

Free France was largely composed of colonial officials who were more like outsiders to France itself.

The real outsider was the Comintern, but their strength was strong. During the recovery of Paris, the strike of French railway workers played a huge role, and the Comintern also grew stronger in this process.

Only the resistance organization in France is composed purely of real French, and their leader, Georges Pidour, is now the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Provisional Government.

Georges Pidur was a very powerful man. He joined the army after the outbreak of the World War, was captured in the war against Germany, joined the resistance organization after his release, and never left France.

The Germans have been arresting Georges Pidur for several years, but no one knows where Georges Pidur is. It was not until the day when Paris was recaptured that Georges Pidur made his public appearance.

After learning about the situation of the provisional government, Roque was completely disappointed in France.

The French are really too troublesome. The two world wars do not seem to have taught France a lesson. If the French can unite, the Germans have no chance of re-emerging.

"For the French now, it doesn't matter who is in power, the key is who can bring milk and bread to the French—" Stoudemire fell ill earlier this year, resigned from all positions, and is now in a semi-retired state.

Henry's health is also not good, and he is receiving treatment in the hospital. After Rock returned to Pretoria, he went to see Henry, and he was thin and out of shape.

"I can't hear that now because it reminds me of mustaches—" Sidney Milner worried about France repeating Germany's mistakes.

Comparing Germany during the Weimar government with France today is really similar.

Rock also learned after the Allied forces invaded Europe that Europe is experiencing the largest famine in history this year, and this winter will be particularly cold for Europeans.

In the era that Rock passed through, Europe was the region with the best welfare in the world. There had been no such thing as famine for many years. Europeans in Rock’s era had never been hungry since they were born, and had forgotten to be hungry. taste.

Things are bad in Europe right now.

It is now the fourth year of the World War. Europe under German rule has lost the support of its colonies and finally returned to its true form.

A very simple example, farmers in the Champagne region of France are only willing to grow grapes, and under no circumstances will they uproot their vineyards and replace them with wheat.

Where does the French wheat come from?
North Africa, and colonies in East Asia.

After Germany invaded France, supplies from the colonies were cut off, and France was squeezed and plundered by the Germans, and things went from bad to worse.

The arrival of the Allied forces did not alleviate the crisis in France. The war almost completely destroyed the transportation in southern France. People dare not use the few remaining roads because they may be minefields.

The German army had no scruples when fighting abroad, relying on the cities and the Allies to fight repeatedly. Almost all the cities in southeastern France were destroyed. Now even if the food problem has been solved, because there is no heating, it is unknown how many people will die this winter. was frozen to death.

At this time, if someone climbs up and shouts, France will definitely go to extremes.

If not the German kind, then the Russian kind.

"That's why Winston is worried about Russia. France is the most vulnerable." Yang Smother was old and strong, and his condition was similar to that of Rock.

Rock has already decided to retire after the World War, and Yang Smother looks like he can hold on for another ten years.

In fact, the United Kingdom is not much better. The First International was born in the United Kingdom.

The Second International is in Paris.

The French labor movement has a tradition, and the Paris Commune was led by the First International.

After the establishment of the Third International, the Second International did not disband either. After being reorganized in Vienna, it became known as the Second and a Half International. All in all, it was a mess.

The Comintern in France is the Second and a Half International, but it may merge with the Third International headquartered in Russia at any time. After all, France and Russia are allies now.

"We can consider rebuilding Europe now—" Rock is eager to return to southern Africa, which is the most important reason.

The effects of the World War were not felt in Pretoria.

When Europeans were struggling in the flames of war, southern Africa was thriving, and people’s salaries were increasing every year. People in Pretoria were busy watching horse races, football, movies, and tasting various delicacies every day. When I read the newspaper, I realize that the world war is not over yet.

In the two years before the outbreak of the world war, the front pages of the southern African newspapers were always related to the world war.

Now that the stories about the world war have disappeared from the front pages, even reporters and editors are getting tired of the world war.

Of course, this is also related to the situation on the Russian battlefield. If the influence is not deliberately weakened, then the news of the Russians' victory will be all in the newspapers, which will give readers the feeling that Russia is singled out against Germany.

Although it's actually pretty much the same.

When Rock was looking at the tanks in St. Petersburg, he didn’t know that German prisoners of war were sent to Moscow, the capital of Russia, for a parade every day. Back then, countless Russian recruits went to the battlefield directly after the military parade on Red Square. passed on the same road, and no one knew where they were being sent.

No matter where they are sent, their fate will be very tragic.

The attitude of the Russians towards the enemy is extremely cruel, and the emotion of tolerance absolutely does not exist in the feelings of the Russians.

St. Petersburg experienced a 900-day siege during the Russo-German War. From 41 to 44, the entire city was destroyed and more than one million residents died. Therefore, Rock, Roosevelt, and Winston were strictly controlled when they were in St. Petersburg. The range of activities is restricted, and I cannot go anywhere except around the residence.

When Russia is rebuilding, it can pour the power of the country, and one country supplies one place.

France and other European countries will certainly not be able to do so, so Roque needs an aid plan to help Europe rebuild.

"Ah, it's simple, give them a loan, the interest is so high that it will never be paid off, and by the way, it is stipulated that the loan can only be used to purchase materials in southern Africa, so that we can make a fortune." Stoudemire has always done business with nothing , if it weren't for Rock's constant chatter, labor movements in southern Africa would emerge in endlessly.

Many people don't know that the United States also has a Communist International.

However, the situation in the United States is slightly better than that in Europe after all, and American workers do not have a tradition of going on strike, so the American Communist International does not have much sense of presence.

There is no Comintern in southern Africa, only trade unions.

"Heh, do you know how much Europe owes us now? It's not clear yet—" Ada is also in good condition, facing the years calmly.

When it comes to how much Europe owes Southern Africa—

Remember the British island-for-destroyer operation?
In order to win the support of southern Africa, de Gaulle lost the French colonies in East Asia to southern Africa. Could it be that de Gaulle is a puppet and doesn't feel bad?

It's really not.

It can only be said that the accountants led by Ada are too powerful, and de Gaulle, a martial artist, can't play at all.

Even Britain and France, which have the best economic conditions, are like this, how can other countries be better.

Therefore, Leonard's request to Southern Africa to help take charge of France's security is really not a loss of power and humiliation of the country. With the current strength of France, it is impossible to resist the threat of Russia.

What's more, there is a Germany that may re-emerge at any time in the future. This is a serious problem.

Survival and dignity have never been multiple-choice questions.

Money is hard to earn and food is hard to eat, that's because you don't know how to eat it.

"Be kinder to your allies, reduce what should be reduced, and what should be exempted." Rock has now transcended money, and to his point, making money is meaningless.

Of course, even Rock doesn't dare to say that he is not interested in money now, so as to avoid pretending to be too much.

Ada is interested in making money, making money is her job.

However, Ada does not resist the reduction or exemption, because there has never been a free lunch in this world, and the free one has always been the most expensive.

"If we don't do this, then the Americans will, so we have to act now." Rock didn't give the Americans a chance to build their reputation.

The Marshall Plan of another time and space has been blown into the sky, and many people think that the United States is giving aid free of charge.

This is the same as the leasing plan in the United States. The essence of the leasing plan is to rent it to you if you can’t afford it, and squeeze out the last copper plate, so don’t lick your face and talk about the aid plan. In the end, Europe will become a colony of the United States. Otherwise, how did so many US military bases in Europe come about?

"Will the scope be too large?" Yang Smother worried that Southern Africa would not be able to hold on.

This is the Center for Aiding World Civilization——

"Hehe, Locke, you have to be careful, if I were French, I would just sit on the ground and raise the price—" Stoudemire was afraid even if he had no bottom line.

If both southern Africa and the United States decide to aid Europe, the French will be so happy, and France will support whichever side gives more.

It was Britain that de Gaulle hated, and his sentiments towards America were not as strong as those towards Britain.

Now Roque has chosen the latter between de Gaulle and Leonard, so it is hard to say whether de Gaulle will turn his head into the embrace of the Americans.

And that's not even talking about Russia.

If the bearded man really wants to make trouble, Russia will really be able to aid France for free. The historical contradictions are not a problem. If there is a grudge, France owes Russia.

Rock still has confidence in Leonard.

Ada is also confident.

So there was no need for Rock to speak, and Ada dispelled Stoudemire's worries with a sneer.

"Now not only France, Italy and Spain, but also other countries need aid, oh, Switzerland doesn't have to—" Jan Smotz did not forget to list Switzerland alone when complaining.

The reason why Switzerland is singled out is that Switzerland may be the country that benefited the most from the two world wars in Europe.

Switzerland is a permanently neutral country, and the most developed is the banking industry. It is said that Swiss banks would rather close their doors than leak customer information.

So many people will deposit money in Swiss banks, such as the Hebrews who were burned by the Germans, and their money will be turned into smoke with their bodies.

Switzerland was also the only country not to be invaded by Germany during World War II.

So from this perspective, there should be many Germans who have also deposited their money in Swiss banks, which is another dead money.

"The situation in Spain should be better?" Sidney Milner didn't know much about the situation in Spain.

Spain fought a wave of civil war before the outbreak of the World War, and then it was a blessing in disguise and was not invaded by Germany, so it was not ravaged by the war.

However, during the Spanish Civil War, the Popular Front was single-handedly supported by Russia, so in Spain, the Comintern also had a great market.

The situation in Italy is similar.

In the words of Yang Smotz: Since the reality has proved that neither the king nor the president can govern the country well, why not try another model.

"The situation in Spain is the most serious—" Yang Smother sneered. It was a good thing for the old ruling class not to be devastated by the flames of war, but not necessarily for others.

Every time the dynasty changes, it is a new round of wealth distribution. Spain has not fought a war and is least affected by the war. The people's voice for the Communist International is also the highest. Who doesn't want to fight the local tyrants to divide the land——

However, the Communist International in Europe will not be so thorough. In essence, it is still an emerging bourgeoisie, which realizes political demands under the banner of workers, so it is accepted by European countries.

If the British Labor Party had started to divide the land from local tyrants, it would have been completely wiped out by the British ruling class, unless the British Labor Party really relied on workers, overthrew the king’s rule, and established a real workers’ state.

It is a pity that the British Labor Party does not have the courage to break everything and start over, so it is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

The Spanish Popular Front resisted, but unfortunately it was not successful, so the Popular Front changed its face and started again, in another way, to see if it could govern in a peaceful way.

This shows how naive the Spanish Popular Front is.

Real swords and guns have been fought, but they have not changed the world. Now shouting two slogans and winning a few votes can overthrow the rule of the Spanish royal family?
Stop being funny.

"Spain is not important, the key is France and Italy." Roque grasped the key. Within the Mediterranean, the most influential countries are still France and Italy, and Spain has long been marginalized.

Similar to France, the situation in Italy is also very chaotic. In France, the context of foreign forces is relatively clear. Italy is basically a group of demons dancing wildly. Britain, the United States, France, southern Africa, Russia, plus the usual silence, every critical moment From time to time, there will be a wave of presence, and the old king has no shortage of supporters in Italy.

(End of this chapter)