Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 281 Just tap and tap if you have nothing to do (update at [-]:[-] yesterday)

"So, James Herzog committed suicide in fear of crime, and De Witt resisted with force, and was finally shot dead by the police on the spot, is that true?" Ade was expressionless, looking at Rock with complicated and difficult eyes.

Both James Herzog and De Witt were famous Boer generals during the war, and De Witt was one of the signatories of the "Peace Agreement". Now that the ink on the "Peace Agreement" is still wet, De Witt He was shot dead on the spot because of violent resistance to the law. This kind of thing seems to be a conspiracy no matter how you look at it.

When the "Peace Agreement" was signed, President Steyn of the Orange Free State was seriously ill, so De Witt was appointed acting president to sign the "Peace Agreement" instead of Stein.

On the Transvaal side, because Transvaal President Paul Kruger was in Europe when the "Peace Agreement" was signed, it was Schalke Beagle who signed on behalf of the Transvaal.

Schalke Bigger is also the founder of the People's Party, and is currently seeking donations for the People's Party in Europe, so in Orange, De Witt is quite prestigious.

"Yes, that's it. We investigated the staff of several temporary food distribution points in Bloemfontein, identified some suspects, and finally identified James Herzog and De Witt. Herzog was arrested by Inspector Martin. Not long after Inspector Martin arrived, James Herzog committed suicide in his study. Inspector Martin was unable to stop him—Inspector David was responsible for arresting De Witt Gracie, after the police arrived at De Witt's manor, someone shot and wounded a policeman in the manor. In the ensuing exchange of fire, De Witt was killed, three policemen were killed, and four policemen were injured. The two are seriously injured and are currently being rescued at the Bigwei Hospital." Rock's mood is also very complicated, although the policeman who died in the line of duty was not of Chinese descent, he was also one of Rock's subordinates.

The police responsible for arresting De Witt had strong firepower. The gunmen at the Lasker Manor could not resist with their outdated weapons. De Witt was killed immediately. In a rage, David Gracie burned down the Lasker Manor, and nearly a hundred Boers died in the previous gun battle and subsequent fire.

"God, the war is not going to break out again—" Ade had a headache. If the previous conflict was an accident, then the current exchange of fire is a premeditated confrontation, which is completely different in nature.

Rock didn't dare to answer, it was inappropriate to say anything at this time.

In fact, it is not that serious. The mayor of Bloemfontein, Lance McCarthy, has returned from Cape Town. Boer officials, such as Louis Botha and Jan Smolts, are also doing their best to appease the Boers. Through previous conflicts, the Boers have already Realize that Johannesburg will never compromise on this issue, so the war will not break out again.

The most important thing is that without the instigation of radicals such as James Herzog and de Witt, the Boers will recognize the situation in the future and keep their feet on the ground. This is a good thing in the long run.

"Louis Botha and Jan Smozi, what is their attitude?" Ade attaches great importance to Louis Botha and Jan Smozi, and these two people are the key to appease the Boers.

"It's pretty stable. They've all returned to Bloemfontein now. Next, the Bloemfontein city government will do its best to help the Boers rebuild their homes. Those loans will be distributed in the form of in-kind compensation, so as to ensure that the loans are used for reconstruction." ” Rock is also helpless, if the Bloemfontein city government does not change the way, no matter how much money is borrowed, it will be useless, and it will encourage the laziness of the Boers.

"During this period, you have to ensure the stability of Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. I may go to London in a few days. Until I come back, this matter is not allowed to make any further disturbances." It's not appropriate to deal with Rock.

Compared with ordinary politicians, Rock's method was a bit too violent. Although Rock completed the task, the result made no one happy.

In fact, it’s no wonder Rock. During the peace negotiations, no one expected that the Boers would degenerate to the present level. The Boers in the era of the Great Migration were still very pioneering. Less than 100 years have passed. Man has fallen beyond redemption.

"Austin Burns is still at the Johannesburg Police Station—" Rock reminded softly.

"We'll talk about it when I get back." Ade didn't care about Austin Burns now, and Austin Burns and those two hapless captains would definitely be judged.

Rock returned to the police station and found a bottle of red wine to see Austin Burns.

Austin Burns was not abused at the Johannesburg Police Station. He should eat and drink, and his complexion is obviously much rosier.

Austin Burns was very happy to see Roque, and was not in a hurry to inquire about the progress of the investigation.

Rock opened the red wine and poured it for Austin Burns.

"James Herzog and De Witt were instigated behind the scenes. James Herzog committed suicide in fear of crime, and De Witt was killed in the crossfire. This matter has come to an end." Rock introduced on his own initiative.

"Heh, I knew it was these two damn guys, they've been going around since the war, jumping up and down 'African Language Association' for a while, 'Orange Union Party' for a while, and Louis Botha and Jan Smudge, these two are not good things either." Austin Burns has a broad heart and a fat body, and he can face it calmly at this moment.

Now that Austin Burns has taken off his police uniform and put on civilian clothes, he speaks in a much more unscrupulous tone. Austin Burns would never say such things before.

"Come on, why don't you think about it, what should you say in court, do you need me to help you find a good lawyer?" Rock will help Austin Pence as much as possible, and it's a dirty friendship together .

"Hehe, no need, do you think the court will embarrass me? No, I just did what everyone wanted to do but didn't." Austin Burns was really not afraid, and he dared to speak out.

Now it seems that the Boers who are more and more used to eating and waiting are becoming more and more cancerous. Not to mention the Transvaal, even in Orange, there are more and more people who hate the Boers. When it happened, Bloemfontein Mayor Lance McCarthy was said to be in Cape Town for a loan, in fact Bloemfontein just got a £1200m loan and now there is no need for more loans, Rock would rather Believe Lance McCarthy was in Cape Town to get away from those Boers.

Out of sight out of mind!

"How dare you say it!" Rock rolled his eyes angrily.

"Don't you want to?" Austin Burns despised Rock's hypocrisy.

"Me, actually, I also want to—" Rock laughed.

Because Joe Russell went to Bloemfontein, Roque had to stay in the police station for more time, but Roque's work did not increase much, those jobs that originally belonged to Joe Russell are now in charge of Reed , Roque has appointed Li De as assistant police chief.

The assistant chief of police is not a secretary, but a position, under the deputy police chief, above the superintendent, Joe Russell is now sitting in Bloemfontein, the Johannesburg police station is left with Rock, a senior police officer above the superintendent, appointed Li De After that, if Rock is no longer in the police station, the Li De family can exercise some of the rights of the police chief.

In the evening, Rock still returned to Ziwei Town.

The renovation of the guild hall has come to an end. In fact, the guild hall has just been built not long ago, and there is no need for renovation at all.

Rock mainly cleaned up the Star Picking Building according to Phyllis's habits. This is the future new house of Rock and Phyllis.

"Mrs. Capet went to Cape Town last night." Rock "cooked a meal" at Buck's house at night, and Buck and Rock chatted casually.

"Why go to Cape Town? There are so many things going on here now." Rock was a little worried, but he didn't think too much about it.

From Ida's point of view, Rock can actually understand why Ida went to Cape Town. After all, Rock and Phyllis are getting married, and it is indeed a bit embarrassing for Ada to stay in Johannesburg during this period.

"Do you still remember that Father Frank bought a motorcycle some time ago? I heard that Father Frank spent a thousand pounds at that time. Bobby and a few young people knocked out a motorcycle with a hammer some time ago, and put it on the motorcycle bought from Cape Town. The engine that came here only cost less than a hundred pounds, and it works better than Frank's motorcycle." Buck chatted casually, and Rock thought for a long time before he remembered who "Bobby" was.

Bobby Holt, the son of Nelson Holt, a graduate of Cambridge University, Rock arranged for Bobby Holt to be the deputy mayor in Bigwig Town. Quite a spirit of hard work.

"Better than Frank's motorcycle?" Rock was still a little skeptical. The motorcycle—should be relatively technical, right? Just knock it out with a hammer?

No matter how it sounds, it seems a bit mysterious.

"Yes, Frank still wants to spend 500 pounds to buy Bobby's motorcycle, but Bobby didn't agree, and now Bobby and the others have started to build a third one." There are great business opportunities.

The main means of transportation in Johannesburg is still horses. Even Rock rides horses to and from Johannesburg and Bigwig. Motorcycles are rare in Johannesburg, and there is only one car in the entire Transvaal.

It was the one that Stoudemire gave Henry when he got married.

Horses are actually very delicate creatures, especially thoroughbred horses, which have relatively high requirements for the environment. The Johannesburg Police Station is taken care of by special grooms, so they can afford to raise thoroughbred horses. If it is an ordinary family, it is simply impossible. Can't afford it.

Therefore, to solve the transportation problem, the future must be modern transportation such as motorcycles.

"Where's Bobby? Take me to see Bobby's motorcycle." Rock can't sit still. If it's really feasible, Rock will suggest that Bobby carry out large-scale production, on the one hand to generate more profits, on the other hand It can also improve the industrial level of Johannesburg.

While Rock and Buck were chatting, Bobby and his partners were arguing in a private house on the edge of Bigwig Town.

"I think we can scale up now. Our motorcycles are obviously better than Father Frank's motorcycles. Father Frank's motorcycles often break down. The first motorcycle we built has been used for more than a month. It broke down once, Father Frank and Sheriff Dunne both wanted to buy our motorcycles, and Lawrence from Christian Prospecting Company, as long as we can get the price down to 300 pounds, Manager Lawrence said he would buy ten of them.” A Bobby My partner has been dazzled by the broad market prospects. He is Professor George Eugene’s student Ted, who often goes to field exploration. The demand for motorcycles is very high. Bobby and the others built the first motorcycle. Most of the time Ted is in use.

"Ted, it's unrealistic to expand the scale. It took us two months to build the first motorcycle, and one and a half months to build the second one. If we want to build ten motorcycles, we estimate that it will take a full year. We There are other jobs to do, and there is no such time.” Another young man named Green clearly objected, he is a student of Professor Abu, and spends most of his time in the laboratory, building motorcycles by hand, which is only Green’s hobby.

"It is not impossible to expand the scale, but it is definitely not possible with the strength of the few of us. If the scale is to be expanded, a larger and more remote venue is needed. When we made the first two motorcycles, Mrs. Donald and Mrs. Wilde had already I'm very angry, and I don't want Mrs. Wilde to go to the mayor to complain—" Bobby Holt said here, and began to imitate Buck: "You are the deputy mayor, you can't know the law and break the law—"

"Ha ha ha ha--"

"How funny—"

"You funny guy"

Several friends laughed together, and the air was full of joy.

Buck's face outside the door was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

Rock suppressed a smile and stepped forward to open the door.

The room fell silent immediately.

"Where's your motorcycle? Roll it out and let me have a look." Rock said directly.

Buck followed behind Rock silently, staring fiercely at Bobby Holt with cold eyes.

Bobby Holt's face turned pale with fright, his eyes stared as if he had seen a ghost, and he couldn't speak clearly: "My lord, the motorcycle is not here—"

What the hell is Lord Lord?

"Where is it? Anyone can ride over here." Rock was angry. Wasn't he quite capable just now? Since he dared to imitate the mayor's words, he must have the awareness of being put on small shoes by the mayor.

Ted went for a ride in a daze, while Bobby Holt was busy moving chairs for Rock and pouring coffee for Buck.

"Hmph, Bobby, you learned it well just now, let me learn it again." Buck will not let Bobby Holt go easily.

"Mayor, I was wrong—" Bobby admitted his mistake very simply.

"No, you're right. Even if you're wrong, I don't dare to teach you a lesson. Otherwise, what should I do if I learn from you again?" Buck sighed quietly, with every word to his heart.

Bobby Holt no longer explained, and accepted his fate in dejection. In fact, Bobby Holt knew that Buck was not a bad person, and he probably would not retaliate because of this, but beatings must be indispensable.

Rock No matter how Buck beats Bobby Holt, Bobby Holt is Buck's subordinate and must respect Buck.

(End of this chapter)