Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 498

After the Boer War, Britain shifted from strategic expansion to strategic contraction, and the military was most directly affected.

In the past, the British army, although the army did not receive as much attention as the navy, it was generally good. After all, it was the most powerful country in the world. A skinny camel was bigger than a horse. For money, the army can live frugally and survive.

After the Boer War, the total amount of funds for the Ministry of War actually decreased, but the navy’s military expenditures were affected by the arms race, instead of decreasing instead of increasing, so the army could only cut down on food and clothing. The demand for Erka mercenaries is obviously on the rise, which is why Earl Minto asked Rock this question.

In terms of the use of ethnic minorities, Roque can be regarded as an expert in the UK. Whether it is Chinese or Gurkhas, they are all ethnic minorities in the UK. Roque has enough say on this issue.

Of course, Rock has no problem with the Gurkha mercenaries, otherwise it is impossible to explain, Rock's attitude towards the Gurkha mercenaries: "The Gurkha mercenaries can still be trusted, they are brave, loyal, and meticulous in their orders. The new [-]st Cavalry Division is also considering increasing the size of the Gurkha troops, which will effectively reduce military costs, but the Gurkhas may have some problems in integration. I am also trying this aspect, and it seems that the effect is still good."

Rock's attitude towards the Gurkhas is quite different from that of the British government.

Although the British government has recruited Gurkha mercenaries on a large scale, the British government has always been very cautious on the issue of naturalization. Although many Gurkha mercenaries served in the British army, their nationality is still Nepalese, and Not a British citizen.

Although this can effectively reduce costs, in the long run, it is not conducive to the integration of the Gurkhas. Therefore, the Gurkha mercenaries in the British army are always mercenaries, not real British troops.

Rock has a more positive attitude towards the Gurkhas. As long as the Gurkhas are in the new First Cavalry Division or serve in the umbrella company, Rock can accept the immigrants of those mercenary families, and Indians, Zulu Compared with people, Rock still prefers Gurkhas, at least as a soldier, Gurkhas are impeccable.

"You mean immigrants?" Earl Minto certainly knew what Rock had done. The original protest from the Nepalese government was given to Earl Minto.

"Immigration is just one aspect. I hope to see Gurkha soldiers serving southern Africa wholeheartedly, rather than a simple employment contract. If those Gurkhas are accepted as real southern Africans, it will definitely be more beneficial to Gurkhas." The integration of the Gurkha troops will effectively increase the sense of belonging of the Gurkhas, which in turn will win the loyalty of the Gurkhas and make them work harder." Rock does not hide his love for the Gurkhas, which is in line with the Ke's character design is based on practical considerations, not because of ethnic origin.

Rock's large-scale immigration to Johannesburg and Nyasaland must have attracted the attention of the British government. Although the British government has not put pressure on Rock in this regard, there are still hidden dangers in the long run.

Now Rock is making up for these hidden dangers. Compared with the Gurkha mercenaries, Chinese soldiers are actually performing well. If Rock is willing, then Rock can obtain almost unlimited human resources from the Qing Dynasty.

But Rock did not do this. When he discovered that the cost of Gurkha mercenaries was so low, Rock immediately turned his target to the Gurkhas, which fully demonstrated Rock's purpose, and everything was out of economic considerations.

The British government would definitely prefer to see Roque like this.

So Earl Minto looked at Roque again, with a hint of jealousy mixed in his appreciation.

It really makes people have to be jealous. Rock is only less than 30 years old now, but he is already an imperial baron, a major general of the army, with a territory of 20 square kilometers. Far beyond some African countries, Count Minto was still working as a journalist in Turkey when he was 30 years old, and he hadn't even officially entered politics.

The gap between people is so big.

Moreover, the halo of Roque and Ada is superimposed. Bankers are an enviable profession no matter in any era. Nobles like Roque and Earl Minto, on the surface, seem to be high-ranking and powerful, but in fact they are self-aware. Far less free than Ada, the banker.

"There will be many problems in accepting those Gurkhas for naturalization—" It seems that the British government has also discussed this issue. Although Earl Minto is the governor, he is not even as free as Roque on this issue: "—But it can't be said that what you did was wrong. Let's see the effect first. If the effect in southern Africa is better, then we can also consider accepting all the Gurkhas."

Relatively speaking, Rock, a colonial aristocrat, still has a high degree of freedom, and Rock is a soldier, and he does not need to pay for the British government to raise soldiers. The Transvaal government pays for it, so the degree of freedom is greater.

Earl Minto is a politician. On the surface, he seems to be a high-ranking governor. In fact, he is more subject to the restraint of the London government. After all, India is too important to the British government, that is, Rock has a Chinese background. It can develop its own territory without relying on Indians at all. There are a large number of Indians in other British colonies. It can be said that without India, Britain would not be able to effectively rule the colonies around the world.

Of course, it now appears that the British global colonial system is actually collapsing. Canada and Australia have become independent. Now southern Africa and New Zealand are seeking self-government. Of course India also wants to fight for it, but it is directly rejected by the British government. It fully demonstrates the importance Britain attaches to India.

When leaving the Governor's Mansion, Ada didn't hesitate at all, and took Arthur away in Rock's car.

After all, Arthur was still a child, and he was a little drowsy before the dinner was halfway through. Ada ignored her gorgeous evening dress, and spread out the skirt of the evening dress on the back seat without any image, and let Arthur occupy it A larger space allows Arthur to lie down more comfortably before taking care of Rock.

"These officials and maharajas in India are very rich. What I asked the most about just now is the safekeeping fee. Most of them are anonymous. Almost all of them are sent to the United States. I don't know them. How many gray incomes have to be dealt with, I am now considering whether to create a shipwreck, and then I can justifiably swallow these safes." Ada is unscrupulous, and Rock is really insignificant.

Rock's eyelids twitched wildly when he heard it, and his heartbeat was also very violent. I have to say that Ada's suggestion is very tempting, and Rock couldn't help but feel his heart beat.

However, Rock was able to restrain himself. Compared with those who don't know the total number of safes, the reputation of the bank is obviously more important: "Don't do this, just charge them a storage fee."

Ada laughed wildly, even though she tried to be vicious as much as possible, but in Roque's eyes, it was still delicious: "Of course I won't let them get away with it easily, a safe is one thousand pounds, and it's only a year's worth. For the storage fee, it’s best not to claim it for 50 years, so that it can be treated as an unclaimed thing, but it will be cheaper for Arthur by then, um, the little guy’s fate is really good—”

Destiny can’t be explained. The phrase “man will conquer heaven” sounds a bit arrogant, but in fact, the road is made by oneself. Of course, it can be explained by “it is destined in the dark”, but different people treat fate. The attitude is also completely different, and the final result will definitely be different.

It is a very simple fact. Indians are the best example. Many Indians believe in reincarnation, so it doesn’t matter if you were born in a bad family in this life and become a lower caste.

The Chinese obviously don't believe in fate in this regard. The words "dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, and the sons of mice can make holes" are all fabricated by the ruling class to fool the common people. It is difficult to achieve class leapfrogging, but it does not It's not impossible. Many Chinese believed this sentence, so they stayed in the Qing Dynasty and let their fate be at the mercy of their fate. Some people just didn't believe in fate. They came to southern Africa for an illusory propaganda, and they became winners in life.

Therefore, many times people make choices that determine their future destiny, so "man will conquer nature" is really not all arrogance. For some people, destiny is really not invincible.

"So, Rand Bank is going to expand its business to the United States?" Rock was still very surprised by the development of Rand Bank. It was obvious that Rock just wanted to create a bank so that the excess gold from the Rock Gold Mine could be laundered into pounds. , now it seems that Rand Bank is clearly another gold mine.

The Biloque Gold Mine has a lot more promise.

"Don't worry, as long as you don't go to the United States, I won't go to the United States to inspect the work—" Ada winked, and Rock suddenly felt that the air in the car was a little hot.

The car used by Rock is definitely different from the general Tiger military car.

The biggest difference is that the car used by Roque is obviously longer than the general Tiger military car, and the front and rear rows can be partitioned, and the hidden steel plate is raised, and the front and rear rows are two independent spaces, so Roque doesn't have to worry about it. These private conversations in the boudoir were overheard.

In fact, there is only Zach in the front row, and the driver and the secretary are all on the shoulders. Even if Zach hears it, it’s nothing. People who don’t even have a tongue don’t need to worry.

"The United States still has the "Chinese Exclusion Act" now, hehe, when Hoover comes to power, the "Chinese Exclusion Act" must be abolished—" Rock inadvertently leaked the secret, and Ada was extremely surprised up.

(End of this chapter)