Reborn South Africa as a police officer

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Although Rock will definitely not become independent from the UK in a short period of time, the British government does not necessarily think so.

After all, the British colonies are all seeking self-government. Before that, they were Canada and Australia, and now they are New Zealand and southern Africa. As Nyasaland is a part of southern Africa, it is hard to say how much the British government trusts Rock.

If Roque agrees to the German foreign minister's visit to Nyasaland, it is hard to say what the consequences will be. It is fine if the British government trusts Roque, but if it does not trust Roque, it may affect the autonomy of southern Africa.

This is what Rock can't accept anyway.

So after Roque returned to Nyasaland, he immediately called London to let London decide how to deal with it.

London's response was still fast, and it replied to Roque the next day, agreeing to the German foreign minister's visit to Nyasaland, and asked Adelaine Saran, who was unemployed at home, to be in charge of the reception.

For the principle of identity reciprocity, London appointed Adelaide as the commissioner of Nyasaland and Rhodesia, and sent Adelaide back to southern Africa. This is the best news in recent times.

For this reason, Rock went back to Pretoria and discussed with Philip face to face how to receive Ade.

Philip knew that Roque had always wanted Adelaide to serve as the first prime minister after Southern Africa's self-government.

Philip had no objection to this before, but after serving as Prime Minister of the Transvaal for a period of time, Philip's thoughts began to change, which was unexpected by Rock.

"It is of course good that Lord Harewood can return to Southern Africa, but Locke, have you considered that Lord Harewood is not necessarily willing to see the self-government of Southern Africa, conquering the two countries established by the Boers, is the period of Lord Harewood's tenure. The biggest political achievement, so Lord Halewood's ideas may run counter to yours, you have to be mentally prepared." Philip did not directly object, but Rock could understand what Philip meant, and Philip really did not want Alder to return to the south Africa.

It is estimated that in southern Africa, there are quite a few people who think like Philip, because everyone knows that if Ade returns to southern Africa, then the prime minister position of the Southern African Federation is almost booked, and all those who are eligible to compete for the prime minister position, They will all insist on opposing Adelaide's return to southern Africa.

Roque didn't think so much, and even if Roque had the opportunity to serve as the Prime Minister of the Southern African Union now, Roque would not give up.

One Nyasaland is enough for Rock to be busy. If it is enlarged to the entire southern Africa, then even if Rock has three heads and six arms, he cannot fully handle the complicated situation in southern Africa.

"When I was in London, I had communicated with Lord Harewood in advance, but Lord Harewood hadn't made up his mind at that time, so Lord Harewood has been very contradictory during this period of time. Now it seems that the autonomy of southern Africa has been ruled out. It is unavoidable, so Lord Halewood should not refuse, otherwise he would be irresponsible to southern Africa." Rock is good at getting on the line, and he is not afraid that Ade will not agree with such a big hat.

Adelaide's hard work day and night during his tenure as governor left a deep impression on Rock. Philip also performed well during his tenure as prime minister, but there is still a gap between Adelaide and Adelaide.

If the situation is enlarged to the whole of southern Africa, then after the establishment of the Southern African Union, the Prime Minister will face a more complicated situation. Whether Philip can handle the complicated situation at that time is still a problem, and this problem is for Adelaide. Say it doesn't exist.

Compared with southern Africa ten years ago, the situation in southern Africa now has been greatly improved. At least the formal unification of southern Africa has been completed, and the two Boer countries have become history. Completed during Adelaide's tenure.

If Philip wants to prove himself, he must reach a higher height than Ade, which is almost impossible for Southern Africa now.

In fact, Philip had discussed this issue with Roque before, and Roque's attitude was very firm at that time, so Philip was not very surprised after hearing Roque's words, but the expression on his face was a little embarrassed.

Of course Rock also noticed this.

"Actually, if Lord Halewood does not return to Southern Africa, you are the best candidate for the future Prime Minister, but it is not easy to be the Prime Minister, and if you fail, all your fame will be lost, so it is better for you to stay in your current position , at least in this way you don’t have to worry about where Southern Africa will go in the future.” Rock didn’t want Philip to go into this troubled water, the future of Southern Africa would definitely be independent, and being the Prime Minister now is actually being roasted on the fire.

With the development of the Transvaal, more and more people believe that the autonomy of southern Africa is the best choice for the Transvaal.

Those people only saw the advantages of self-government, and did not consider how heavy a burden it would bring to the Transvaal government at that time once Orange and Natal, as well as the Bechuanaland Protectorate, were carried on their backs.

Therefore, the future prime minister will definitely be in a dilemma. For a "state" like the Transvaal, it is difficult to grasp the scale of not being too persecuted, but not letting it go.

What's more, there are careerists like Roque and Stoudemire. These two people have now made up their minds, relying on the autonomy of southern Africa, breaking away from the checks and balances of the British government, and then seeking further actions.

Therefore, it is estimated that the Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa in a few years will be very tormented. There will be less than ten years left in the First World War. No matter who sits in that position, he will face many challenges at that time.

"I know, but a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. Everyone wants to accept a higher challenge—" Philip felt slightly regretful, but he still accepted it.

When he came to Pretoria, Rock lived and boarded at Henry's house.

Henry does not live in the city of Pretoria now, but in a manor on the outskirts of Pretoria.

When Rock came to Henry's Manor, he felt deja vu. After walking around casually, Rock was surprised to find that Henry's manor was simply a replica of Ade's manor in the suburbs of Cape Town.

"When the two of us were responsible for the security work of the governor's banquet, I swore that we would live in the same house as the governor in the future. Pretoria is not Cape Town, but it doesn't affect my building a manor here. How does it feel? Isn't it amazing?" Henry showed off to Rock triumphantly.

This does not mean that Henry also wants to be the governor. It can only be said that the manor where Ade lived at that time left a deep impression on Henry, so Henry can't let go of it now.

Rock can understand Henry's approach. Who doesn't have a little ideal? Before, Rock also vowed to buy two bowls of tofu nao once he had money, and drink one bowl and pour another bowl, but he has never implemented it now.

It's not that Rock is reluctant, but that there is no tofu nao in southern Africa.

Sitting in the spacious and bright living room, Rock and Henry talked about the work arrangements during this period, and Henry was lazy and unable to lift his spirits.

"Do whatever you want. You are more capable than me. I am already satisfied to be able to get to where I am today. It doesn't matter if I can continue to climb up. It is enough for you and Owen to work hard. The future Matilda family, if you want Rely on you to carry forward—" Henry laughed wickedly, and Lacey was nearly six months pregnant again, and he was indeed satisfied now.

Henry's fief used to be a barren land, but after the discovery of iron ore in the fief, Fawalt's development has been quite good in recent years. He can earn a lot of money for Henry every year. Henry is also a high-ranking power now. When the Southern African Union is established in the future, Henry will definitely become one of the leaders. For Henry, there is really nothing dissatisfied.

Rock will definitely not be satisfied. If you sail against the current, if you don’t advance, you will retreat. Henry can live heartlessly, but there are hundreds of thousands of Chinese in southern Africa relying on Rock to live, so Rock is not as free and easy as Henry. If you want to fight, you must grab what should be grabbed.

"I may stay in Nyasaland and the Transvaal for more time in the future. There will be fewer and fewer people coming back. Even if you don't want to continue to climb up, you must hold on to your current power. It is the foundation of the Matilda family's long-term prosperity in southern Africa." Rock just reminded that Henry was white, and he didn't have many worries about it.

It is actually the same for Rock now. Whether Rock stays in Nyasaland or Johannesburg for a long time, it will not affect Rock's control over the new First Cavalry Division. The Southern African Union, if you imagine London in the past, it is basically impossible to transfer Roque directly with a transfer order.

The current newly formed First Cavalry Division is a solid piece of iron from top to bottom. No matter who wants to take Rock's position, Rock can easily lift him up.

Even including the current Johannesburg Police Department, this is actually the case, that is, Harry Spencer has never acted against the Chinese community, so Harry Spencer can continue to stay in the position of police chief.

If Harry Spencer has any actions against the Chinese, Rock only needs one order, and the entire Johannesburg Police Station will lose control in an instant, and Harry Spencer will still be unlucky.

In mid-December, just before Christmas, Alfred Milner came to Nyasaland to receive the visiting German foreign minister on behalf of Nyasaland.

This is the first time that Alfred Milner has come to Nyasaland. Obviously, everything in Nyasaland is very strange to Alfred Milner, and Alfred Milner is also very concerned. Never expected that Nyasaland is so prosperous.

For Rock, Ade is not an outsider, so after Ade came to Nyasaland, he directly stayed in Eagle Fort in Little Rock.

At night, Rock and Ade stood on the balcony of Eagle Fort, overlooking the brightly lit Little Rock City. Ade's mood was a bit complicated. The scene in front of him should not belong to Nyasaland.

It doesn't even belong in this era.

(End of this chapter)