Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 691

On the fifth day after the Second East India Division was annihilated, the Dutch finally abandoned the mediation of the British government and began to launch a full-scale attack on Medan.

Until this time, the Dutch had a sense of urgency to lose the East Indies. Not only was the Dutch colonial government preparing for war in the East Indies, but the Netherlands also issued a mobilization order to form an army to reinforce the East Indies. At the same time, they contacted the French government and expressed that they would purchase warships to strengthen the war. Dutch Far East Fleet.

The reason for not looking for the UK is obvious. Even if the Dutch went to the UK, the British government probably wouldn't sell it. Even if Roque didn't admit it, the relationship between the Medan Army and southern Africa is well known.

What's more, Germany puts too much pressure on Britain, and the British government is really not in the mood to do business.

"The Dutch government is in contact with France, hoping to purchase the French-class battlecruiser that France is building, and hopes to purchase dreadnoughts from France to strengthen the strength of the Far East Fleet." Ada informed Roque of the news in time, and other countries did not dare to say , Ada still knows the situation in France very well.

"France doesn't want the Mediterranean anymore?" Rock blurted out.

This is actually a leak. During the second Moroccan crisis, Britain supported France against Germany, so it strengthened the agreement of good faith. After that, Britain and France agreed that the British navy would defend the English Channel, and the French navy would be in charge of the Mediterranean Sea.

The second Moroccan crisis will not erupt until next year, and now Britain and France have not yet divided their spheres of influence, so Rock's blurting out is actually leaking the secret.

However, Ada did not realize that the Mediterranean Sea has always been the traditional sphere of influence of France, and the French fleet is mainly deployed in the Mediterranean Sea. After all, Ada is not that proficient in military affairs, so she didn't care.

"Of course, that's why Paris didn't agree." Ada curled up beside Rock like a cat, and her lazy look was almost magical.

In the context of the arms race, no one can survive alone. Both Britain and Germany are desperately building warships. Of course, France also needs to strengthen its strength. In the 14th century, the French Navy proposed a huge shipbuilding plan to establish two battleship divisions in the Mediterranean Sea. Fleet and two armored cruiser squadrons, a total of 6 battleships, 11 battlecruisers, and 13 to [-] armored cruisers.

This plan has now been implemented, and the latest French-class battlecruiser is under construction. Two battlecruisers of this class were originally planned to be built, namely the French and the Paris.

The Dutch are also hungry. Since losing the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, the Netherlands has not built a large warship for ten years. Now it does not even have the ability to design a warship, so it can only buy it from outside.

However, the Dutch probably ignored the arms race in Europe. Warships are not something you can buy as soon as you want. The slipways in the shipyard are limited, and the French navy is still waiting for food. They must not be in the mood to sell the upcoming warships to the Dutch. .

Not even if the Dutch are rich.

"Then it doesn't matter. East India now has forty fighters, which is enough to deal with the Far East Fleet. As long as the Far East Fleet dares to leave Batavia, it will be their doomsday." Rock has confidence. In fact, Port Edward is also under construction. The first cruiser in southern Africa, this class is designated as the Edward class, and the plan given by the Ministry of Defense of Southern Africa is to build 12 ships.

Speaking of which, southern Africa also has a long coastline, so it is necessary to build a powerful navy to safeguard southern Africa's maritime interests.

However, in view of the situation in southern Africa, there is no technology to build dreadnoughts, and the construction of battleships is outdated, so cruisers have become the best choice.

The Edward-class cruiser has a standard displacement of 7700 tons and a full-load displacement of 10500 tons. It is equipped with six eight-inch (203 mm) double-mounted 50-caliber guns and four four-inch (102 mm) 45-caliber guns. According to the requirements of the British government, the Edward-class Also equipped with six 20-inch (508 mm) torpedo tubes.

In fact, if it is limited to the scope of southern Africa, there is no need to install torpedoes on warships. After all, the countries surrounding southern Africa have no battleships. It can be said that the Edward class is an unrivaled giant in African waters. The reason why torpedo tubes are installed , mainly for European war considerations.

The reason why Edward Shipyard was able to build ** Edward-class cruisers is also thanks to the technical support of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in the United Kingdom, so Rock agreed to London's request to install torpedo tubes on Edward-class cruisers.

Of course, Rock is not without selfishness. The Edward class has a displacement of less than [-] tons, and the installation of six [-]-inch main guns is purely thin-skinned. When the war breaks out, it will not be of much use.

That's why Rock is also a chicken thief. The Edward Shipyard only builds one Edward-class lead ship, and then Southern Africa will make improvements. After fully understanding the cruiser-related technologies, Southern Africa will make improvements, and then determine the next level. cruiser.

Therefore, one or two Edward-class cruisers may be built, and the plan given is just a plan, whether it is to be implemented or not is another matter.

"You should be prepared to send government officials to the East India to prepare for the annexation of the East India." Ada is also ambitious, and Rock is not as radical as Ada.

"East India is still too far away from Southern Africa. We need the resources of East India, but we don't need the land of East India. Southwest Africa and Tanganyika are still waiting for us to annex—" Rock really doesn't want it, and the main focus is to focus on it. Around Southern Africa.

There are some things that cannot be explained too clearly.

How to say East India, there have been too many problems for a long time, some contradictions are very prominent, and many things can be done but can’t be said. Rock is also trying to establish an East India completely controlled by the Chinese, and Southern Africa not related.

To put it bluntly, if conditions permit in the future, East India can also apply to join the Federal Government of Southern Africa.

This kind of thing is not without precedent. In another time and space, the Philippines held a referendum and asked to join the United States, but the United States did not agree, so the Philippines will become independent.

No, the referendum is already after the independence of the Philippines.

The same is true for East India. If the situation in southern Africa meets Rock's requirements in the future, then East India can also hold a referendum to join the Southern African Federal Government, which is much better than directly annexing East India now.

To put it bluntly, if Southern Africa directly annexes the East Indies, then the biggest resistance will not come from the Netherlands, but from the United Kingdom.

As far as the notorious "shit stirrer" character of the United Kingdom, can it tolerate the unscrupulous and unlimited expansion of southern Africa?

The British government may not agree to the annexation of Tanganyika in southern Africa, let alone East India, or even Port Elizabeth.

That's why Port Elizabeth is the property of Adan Company, otherwise Port Elizabeth is now the state of Elizabeth.

"Then why do you have to invest so much and spend so much energy, and in the end it's just for the resources of the East India. If you said that earlier, you don't have to go to such trouble at all." Ada is still very capable, if Rock only wants East India resources, then there is no need to establish the East India Company, and there is no need to attack the Port of Medan, Rand Bank can do it.

This is the energy of capital. Don’t regard Rand Bank as a simple bank. It is also a powerful super giant. Now Rand Bank is the common creditor of the Russian Empire, the Japanese Empire, and southern Africa. There are so many banks in the world, how many banks can do it?

To put it bluntly, with the backing of the gold in Johannesburg, any miracle can happen. Why did Southern Africa entrust the right to issue currency to the Rand Bank?

It is because Rand Bank has enough gold reserves.

More gold reserves than the federal government of Southern Africa.

"It's enough to earn your money well, this is not something you should care about." Rock is macho, and some things cannot be said in too much detail.

"Okay, you're right, I have something to inform you, Mr. Arthur Locke is being mischievous in school, I'm really ashamed to go to the parent-teacher meeting as a mother, I don't know if someone has time- —” Ada threw out her trump card.

Arthur finally waited for Gavin to go to Nyasaland University Primary School together.

Unlike Gavin, who is well-behaved and sensible, Arthur is probably a bit ruthless because of Ida's habit, and has a tendency to develop into a "school bully" in school, so Ida has a headache.

In order for Arthur to have a normal name, Ada changed her surname to "Locke" after returning to southern Africa from France last year.

The "Rock" here is not because of Rock, but because of Ada's husband.

Yes, the woman went back to France and claimed that she was married and her husband's surname was "Locke", so Arthur's name became Arthur Locke.

What's funny is that no one has seen this "Locke" at all, and no one has attended Ada's wedding. Even Phyllis knows about it, but there is nothing she can do about it.

It's not that Ida is helpless, Phyllis doesn't want to embarrass Roque, so she simply ignores Ida. As for the relationship between Roque and Arthur, Phyllis is of course very clear, and everyone in southern Africa is very clear. That is to say, everyone doesn't tell the truth. To be honest, it's not for Ada, but for Arthur.

Speaking of which, Arthur is Rock's eldest son.

According to British law, only the eldest son has Rock's title and property inheritance rights, and the other children have nothing. It is already very pitiful for Arthur to lose his inheritance rights because he has no title.

"Be honest, take care of the eggs you laid yourself." Rock was blunt, he was an old married couple, and there was nothing he couldn't say.

"What did you say?" Ada couldn't believe it. She really didn't know why she lost her mind and fell in love with such a rude man.

"Don't make trouble, I'll call Douglas later." Rock really has a headache. In this regard, Rock really owes too much.

(End of this chapter)