Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 535

South Africa in another time and space also has the separation of powers, and its separation of powers is more thorough than that of the United States. There are even three capitals. The administrative capital, which is the seat of the central government, is Pretoria, and the legislative capital is The seat of Parliament is Cape Town and the Supreme Court, the judicial capital, is Bloemfontein.

In fact, the three capitals are the result of the mutual compromise between the Cape, Transvaal, and Orange. Let alone whether the three capitals will provide administrative efficiency, the administrative cost will definitely increase greatly. The 21st century with convenient transportation will bring a lot of troubles, needless to say now.

Rock would definitely not allow this to happen. Considering the safety of the capital, Pretoria was the capital's first and only choice.

Adelaide also has a lot of affection for Pretoria. It can be said that Adelaide rebuilt this city. Roque has also been deeply involved in it. Whether it is urban infrastructure, transportation convenience, or even city appearance, it is the most popular city in southern Africa. Both are second to none, Cape Town, which is already a little old, and Bloemfontein, whose reconstruction has not yet completed, are simply unable to compete with Pretoria.

At the end of February, Roque accompanied Adelaide back to Pretoria. The Earl of Selborne and Philip personally greeted Adelaide at the train station, and then held a banquet in the Palace of Justice to welcome Adelaide.

The Palace of Justice is still nominally the official residence of the Governor, but Earl Selborne rarely stays in the Palace of Justice, or even in Pretoria, but often travels between the Transvaal and Cape Town, In order to allow southern Africa to self-govern, Earl Selborne was also worried.

Ade is no longer the governor, so he is not eligible to live in the Palace of Justice.

Fortunately, Rock has many ways to do it in Pretoria. Didn’t Henry build a replica of the manor that Ade used to live in Cape Town? Now it happens to be used to receive Ade. I believe Ade will Very belonging.

Henry was very dissatisfied, and hummed to express his dissatisfaction: "I haven't lived in the manor I worked so hard to build, but you took it as a favor—"

"A manor, for you a Minister of Defense." Rock directly hit people with a big hat. Even if Henry was not keen on power, it was impossible not to be moved at this time.

"Chief of Defense—what do you mean—" Henry was very smart if he was willing to use his brain, and he immediately understood what Rock meant.

Rock nodded. Since he has the confidence to make such a promise, it of course means that Ade has decided to return to southern Africa.

Henry was so happy that he could see the back molars, and he nodded repeatedly. It's a good deal to exchange a manor for a minister of defense. However, Henry didn't forget his position, and he immediately cared about Rock's choice: " So who is the Deputy Chief? You? Better be you, or I'd rather be my Chief Constable."

Henry's biggest advantage is that he knows what he can do and what he doesn't know. Henry will never intervene in areas he doesn't understand. On the contrary, it will make people around Rock feel at a loss.

But Roque has no choice. In Roque's view, southern Africa is full of loopholes everywhere. The economy is not good, the education is not good, the finance is not good, and there are British, Boer, Chinese, African, and even Indian. There are contradictions everywhere, and Roque would not want to ask for trouble if possible, but if Roque lets Southern Africa develop freely, then I am afraid that Southern Africa will repeat the tragedy of another time and space in the end.

In another time and space, there are almost no Chinese in southern Africa, and Rock doesn't care about the fate of white people at all.

This time and space are not good, and the Chinese in southern Africa now add up to more than 50, surpassing the British population, and becoming the third largest social group in southern Africa after Africans and Boers, so Rock has to fix things everywhere.

Speaking of which, Li Zhongtang in the Qing Dynasty was also nicknamed "Tinker".

However, the situation that Rock is facing must be much better than that of the tinker in the Qing Dynasty. The tinker in the Qing Dynasty is angry at both ends and does not please the top and bottom, while Rock is bold and aggressive, and dares to fight against Rock. People, the grass on the grave is almost three feet high now.

"Maybe, maybe not, the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice, these are the two departments that we have to fight for, the Department of Justice should have no problem, after all, we have always been the police, the Department of Defense may have variables, but the variables are not big , If you really don’t want to be so tired, then let General Hopkins come forward.” Rock is also prepared to have a backup, if the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Justice can only guarantee one, then Rock still prefers the Ministry of Justice.

Now the most powerful troops in southern Africa are the new First Cavalry Division and the Rhodesia Northern Division. These two troops were formed by Rock, and they are all Rock's people from top to bottom. They can't command, so even if someone else is the Minister of Defense, to put it bluntly, it depends on Roque's face.

The judiciary is different. In addition to the police system, the judiciary also includes courts and judges. The influence of Rock and Henry has actually surpassed the police system and has a great influence on courts and judges. Otherwise, Rock and Henry would not It is possible to maintain the law and order in the Transvaal so well.

It is a very simple process. The police are responsible for arresting people, and the judge is responsible for judging them.

"His health is not very good. Lacy has been in Johannesburg recently—" Henry's expression was a little sad.

This is something that Rock did not expect. It is understandable when you think about it carefully. After the establishment of the new First Cavalry Division and the Rhodesian Northern Division, the former colonial army is out of date, especially the Rhodesian Northern Division in Natal. After shining brilliantly, the status of the colonial army led by Hopkins fell again and again, military expenditures continued to decrease, and members were also downsizing. When the Boer War just ended, Hopkins had nearly 3000 people under his command, and now only With more than [-] bets, it's no wonder that Hopkins is in poor health. If it were Rock, he might be anxious to get angry.

The most developed medical care in southern Africa is undoubtedly the Bigwei Hospital. Although Hopkins' current situation has a lot to do with Roque, because of the relationship between Roque and Henry, Hopkins can only be with Roque. To maintain a superficial friendship, it is impossible to completely tear your face away from Roque, so you still need to be treated if you are sick, and you can't even ignore your own body because of this little quarrel with Roque.

"I'll send a telegram to Dean Bellamy later, and I must ensure the health of General Hopkins no matter what." Rock did his best. In fact, with the relationship between Rock and Henry, even if Rock didn't call, Purple Wei Hospital will spare no effort.

But this situation may be better.

Look at the Cape now. In name, the Prime Minister of the Cape is Dr. Starr Jameson. In fact, because of the poor health of the doctor, he has to be hospitalized most of the time. The person who actually presides over the work is the Speaker of the Cape Parliament. Brent Wilmot.

Brant Wilmot is also a member of the Progressive Party, but unlike Dr. Starr Jameson, Brent Wilmot, as a native of Cape Town, represents the conservative tradition in the Progressive Party Power, Dr. Starr Jameson used to work in Rhodesia and lacked enough influence in Cape Town. After coming to Cape Town, Dr. Starr Jameson once tried to reform the Progressive Party , but faced strong opposition from conservatives led by Brent Wilmot.

So Dr. Starr Jameson's work has been very difficult, and his decrees are even difficult to pass the parliamentary vote. It can be said that the biggest trouble for Dr. Starr Jameson in Cape Town is not from the opposition party that is eyeing him. , but from conservative forces within the Progressive Party.

It is precisely because of this frequent internal friction that the Progressive Party's control over the Cape is getting weaker and weaker. It is likely that the Progressive Party will cease to exist when southern Africa becomes self-governing.

Now the Liberal Party founded by Rock and Owen has set up a branch in Cape to recruit party members and prepare for future work.

Cape Townians are indeed completely disappointed with the Progressive Party. In a short period of time, the Liberal Party has more than [-] members in Cape Town.

In the Transvaal, the Liberal Party has a good relationship with the farmers. In Cape Town, the Liberal Party also opened up the situation through the Cape Agricultural Association. Now many farmers in the Cape have chosen to join the Liberal Party. I hope the Liberal Party can be like the Liberal Party in Cape Town. Like the Transvaal, try to protect their interests.

It is estimated that by the next general election, the Liberal Party will be able to compete for parliamentary seats, but it may take some time to become the ruling party in Cape.

"Don't worry about Hopkins, if you can, let Phyllis go to see Lacey, Lacey is nearly six months pregnant now, and she has to stay in a place like a hospital all day—— "Henry was very worried, and he was even more worried about the child in Lacey's belly.

Johannesburg not only has Bigwig Hospital, but also the only professional hospital in southern Africa that provides medical services for pregnant women and infants. That's why Henry asked Lacey to go to Johannesburg, otherwise Henry would not be at ease.

"Don't worry, it's okay. Bigwig Hospital may be the most hygienic hospital in the world. Phyllis will be checked at Bigwig Hospital when she returns to Johannesburg." Rock is not worried about this problem. If it cannot be done, it is even more impossible for other hospitals in the world to do it.

Education and medical care have always been Rock's most important issues. The education development in Transvaal and Nyasaland is not bad, but the medical industry is a bit behind.

But there is no need to worry about this problem. Now the medical school is training doctors in batches. In three to five years, this problem will be alleviated.

Now I can only hold on.

(End of this chapter)