Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 56 Lighter

When the smoke ignited again afterwards, Rock suddenly realized a problem. There was no lighter in this era.

Of course it's not that kind of gas lighter. Gas lighters use flammable gas, and the technology has not yet advanced to that level. Rock refers to kerosene lighters that use flint. This kind of lighter does not have any technical content. A gear, A few pieces of flint, plus a wick soaked in kerosene, Rock can make it himself if he wants.

"Lighter? What is that? Aren't matches very convenient?" Ada understands the physiological needs of men quite well, but not enough in other aspects.

"Matches will get wet, but lighters will not, and lighters are easy to carry and can be used with one hand. If they are beautifully made, they may even become men's decorations, just like pocket watches." Rock is very good at discovering the peripheral value of a product , This is a habit developed when doing foreign trade.

"Sounds good, are you going to do it as a business?" Ada probably understood the purpose of the lighter, but didn't take it seriously.

"No, I didn't do it, and I can't do it. It's just an idea. If you are interested, then you can find someone to study it. For you, lighters may not be useful, but for those soldiers on the front line. Say, a lighter is very useful, don’t you have some connections in the Governor’s Mansion? Think about how many soldiers there are in Cape now.” Rock only provides ideas, and does not involve business operations. In his previous life, he did enough business. chasing power.

As the richest woman in Cape Town, Ada is not a fool. After thinking about it for a while, Ada immediately saw the prospect of lighters. Indeed, as Rock said, soldiers on the front line need lighters most. The key is that this is a It is a unique business, and no one in the world produces lighters.

"I'll find someone to try tomorrow. If I can make money, it will belong to the two of us." Ada was very happy, and had a new understanding of Rock.

So - let's dig deeper.

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The captain of the commando is highly appointed as a supervisor, which also means that the size of the commando must be expanded. In this regard, Rock has no decision-making power, and even Henry has no decision-making power. The power is in the hands of Police Chief August Russell. Henry can only propose Advice, adoption is a question for August Russell.

After returning to work, Roque had two new colleagues, one was an Englishman named Stanley, and the other was an Indian named Rahul. Both of them had the rank of police sergeant. Like Roque, they were responsible for a number of people. Ranged squad.

Among the three teams, Rock is the largest, with 18 people. This part is also the most effective. Except for a Boer police officer named Patrick, the others are all Chinese.

"I thought you would pick all the Chinese." Henry was a little surprised. Rock didn't like Indian policemen and Boer policemen. It was no secret. Rock never concealed this in front of Henry.

"If the Boers and the Indians are doing well, I certainly wouldn't ignore them." Roque, himself a victim of the glass ceiling, is certainly against it.

"Sir Roberts is going to launch a new attack on the Boers. The army has begun to leave Cape Town in batches to go to the front line. The commando team will send two detachments to the wharf and the railway station. Which one do you choose?" Henry asked Rock to choose first. It doesn't matter if Ke doesn't want to choose, Stanley and Rahul are each responsible for one direction.

After being promoted to inspector, Henry became a popular person in front of August Russell. A few days ago, when August Russell went to meet the governor, he brought Henry with him, and gave Henry a chance to show his face in front of the governor. Opportunity, so Henry knows a lot of news that Rock doesn't.

"Is it still necessary to choose? Of course it is the dock." Rock chose the dock without hesitation. Since there is no chance of promotion in a short time, he simply went to the dock to find some money.

If Roque wants to be promoted, then Roque must stay in the police station and stay with the leader to get a chance, but now it is obvious that Roque has touched the glass ceiling, so he needs some opportunities to get promoted, unless Roque can pull his face down Let Ada run the relationship.

Can Rock be ashamed?

No!

Therefore, Rock simply chose a more lucrative terminal. Even if he couldn't find a promotion opportunity in a short time, he had to prepare for the promotion first.

"Smart choice, don't worry, I'm in the game." What Henry is most worried about is that Rock will be devastated. Not everyone can withstand such a blow. Henry asks himself, if he replaces Rock with himself, then he will definitely Dejected.

"It's okay, I'll wait for the day when you become the chief of police." Rock will not be disheartened. This blow is nothing. When Rock was doing business in his previous life, he had already been hardened by blows.

"By the way, there is another good news. Mr. Director sent a telegram to Huayong Camp, requesting to hire more Huayong to come to Cape, as well as the cook you want." Henry blinked his eyes, as if he just wanted to look the same.

This is indeed good news. Rock really couldn't bear Anna's cooking skills, so he kept talking to Henry, wanting a good cook.

Henry didn't feel how bad Anna's cooking skills were, but he was very curious about the Chinese chef described by Rock, so when he suggested hiring more Hua Yong, Henry asked to hire two or more chefs under the pretext of providing Hua Yong with regular Chinese food. Three Chinese chefs, now Henry is hot, and August Russell has adopted them all.

This is the benefit of Rock supporting Henry. For the same suggestion, if it was proposed by Rock, even if the suggestion is correct, August Russell will consider it, but if it is proposed by Henry, August Russell After all, the quality of the Chinese police is obvious to all. On the day of the banquet, when Roque reminded everyone that the rebels had bombs on them, everyone else retreated. Only the Chinese police rushed forward. Many people were shocked by that scene. deep impression.

"This is indeed good news, thank you!" Roque solemnly thanked Henry with an attitude that Henry was not used to.

Don’t get used to it if you are not used to it. With the increase of Chinese police officers, many people will not get used to it, but they must learn to adapt after all, just like Chinese policemen are also trying to adapt to Cape Town.

"Head, let's go to the pier, can we start work at night?" Rock is in charge of the security of the pier, and Luo Yi is the most excited. This guy has recently caught Di Rang to practice hard whenever he has time. It is said that Di Rang already has It's about [-] minutes.

It's enough to fool those foreign devils on the pier. In the past, Rock was worried that setting up a bureau would affect the reputation of the Chinese police. Now there is no need to worry. Youdi let this Indian attract firepower, and no one would notice that the crowd of onlookers the few Chinese.

　The new day continues to ask for tickets. In order to thank the brothers for their support, Yutou is still on the third watch today, so this ticket is justified!

　　

　

(End of this chapter)