Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 721 Unresolved Hatred

During the Boer War, Britain successively mobilized troops from Canada, Australia, and India to participate in the war. Although the participating troops did not perform well during the Boer War, this still reflects the institutional advantages of the Commonwealth. One side is in trouble and all parties support it. Under this premise , the successive self-governments of Australia, southern Africa, and New Zealand are negligible.

London really began to pay attention to the military potential of southern Africa after the Natal rebellion. At that time, southern Africa was not self-governing. When the British Parliament considered whether it was necessary to send troops to southern Africa again, southern Africa had calmed down with its own strength. The rebellion, and from then on, Roque really came into the sights of the Ministry of War.

In the following foreign conflicts, the southern African troops performed well. Even the German troops who defeated France and won the "world's first army" were defeated in front of the southern African troops. military aid.

Since the year before last, the British government has given southern Africa an interest-free loan of 500 million pounds every year to maintain its military strength, so that when the British mainland needs it, southern Africa can provide timely reinforcements.

Although this money is an "interest-free loan" in name, it actually does not need to be repaid by Southern Africa. So far, Southern Africa has not paid back a penny. After Roque agreed to jointly improve the bomber with the War Department, the British government has announced that it will be exempted. 1000 million in the first two years in Southern Africa.

According to the rules, when the money reaches the federal government, Ade will definitely go through it, and finally give about 300 million pounds to the Ministry of War.

Three million pounds sounds like a lot, but it is a drop in the bucket for the Ministry of Defense. The 300 professional soldiers in southern Africa need about 2000 million rand a year to maintain this standing army, which makes the federal government really overwhelmed.

Now the Ministry of National Defense is going to establish a navy and an air force. Ade is noncommittal. Anyway, there is so much money. No matter what the Ministry of Defense does, it is impossible for the federal government to increase military spending.

The main purpose of Hopkins coming to Roque was to discuss how the military expenses should be apportioned.

"The federal government's military expenditure has already accounted for 20.00% of the federal government's total expenditure. Now the federal government's financial situation has been in a deficit state. Other departments have more or less opinions, and the prime minister is also very embarrassed." Hopkins can understand Ah Germany's difficulties, the federal government is now taking the east to pay for the west, otherwise it would not even have to take a layer of military expenditures from London, there is really no way, that's why it's so ugly.

"If it doesn't work, then we can only disarm. The Rhodesian Northern Division has to deal with the threat from Tanganyika, and the [-]st Cavalry Division has to deal with the threat from Southwest Africa. If these two units cannot be disarmed, then the Cape and The two divisions of Natal were cut." Rock didn't want to cause trouble for Ade, but the navy needed more warships, and the air force needed more planes, and these two things couldn't be saved.

Having said that, Rock still complained to the federal government: "As for the percentage of defense expenditures in government expenditures, 20.00% is nothing at all. Germany's military expenditures have already accounted for more than 50.00% of Germany's total expenditures. Our enemies are in We are ready to fight, we cannot bind our hands."

At the moment of the arms race, it is not just southern Africa that is under pressure. All countries are tightening their belts and gnashing their teeth. The financial situation in southern Africa is not good. The financial situation in Southwest Africa and Tanganyika is also not good, but as far as Even Southwest Africa and Tanganyika are expanding their armies and preparing for war, so what reason is there for Southern Africa to slack off.

"Come on Locke, we're not going to face the threat directly from the German mainland, our threat comes from South West Africa and Tanganyika, and even those two areas don't pose much of a threat to us, there's going to be a war, Umbrella Corporation mercenaries can defeat the Germans in these two areas." Hopkins is also an expert, his thinking may be a little rigid, but he still has vision.

"That's the number one army in the world—" Roque strategically attached importance to the enemy.

Hopkins didn't speak, and looked at Rock with disgust.

The meaning is also obvious. The world's No. [-] Army can only be suppressed in a state of strategic defense in southern Africa. Now Roque actually has the face to say such a thing, even if Roque wants to emphasize the right of the Ministry of Defense to speak in the federal government , this eating appearance is also a bit ugly.

There are some things that you don’t need to say too clearly. The annual income of the federal government is only so small. If there are more funds for the Ministry of Defense, the funds for other departments must be less, such as education, health, construction, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline fishery, etc. , are big eaters of money.

"It doesn't matter, if it doesn't work, we can still ask for a loan from the Rand Bank." Rock didn't worry, and with the backing of the Rand Bank, buying a few warships was a no-brainer.

"The Rand Bank is now the largest creditor of the federal government, and the Ministry of Defense owes a lot of money to the Rand Bank. How are you going to pay it back?" Deutsche Bank has nearly 500 million rand, which is definitely not repayable.

"What do I pay back? It's impossible for me to stay in the Ministry of National Defense for the rest of my life. Of course, the next Minister of Defense will pay back." Rock is confident and confident, saying that the predecessors planted trees and the descendants benefited from the shade. In the case of southern Africa, it is more often the predecessors. When people dig pits, others suffer.

"The Ministry of Defense owes so much money now, who dares to be the Minister of Defense?" Hopkins really can't think of anyone who has such a strong head. Rock works in the Ministry of Defense, and the Rand Bank can get whatever they want. When Rock is not working in the Ministry of Defense, then I am afraid that no matter who is the Minister of Defense, he will have to face the mess left by the Ministry of Defense.

Rock smiled without saying a word.

Hopkins immediately came to his senses, and then he became angry. Isn’t it a man with a head? Now Hopkins is the Secretary of Defense, so the money is owed by Hopkins when he was in power. Roque just implemented it. By.

"No one dares to be just right. You can be the Secretary of Defense for life." Rock laughed loudly. This is the rhythm that will cheat Hopkins for the rest of his life.

"Hmph, I'm only in this term." Hopkins is not in a hurry. After this term is over, Hopkins will resign no matter what.

The federal government was established in 1907. According to the Constitution, the prime minister's term of office is five years. After the expiration, the prime minister will be elected, and then the prime minister will appoint cabinet members.

The Prime Minister's appointment can be accepted or not. It is actually very simple for Hopkins to resign, just not accepting the appointment.

"What plans do you have after retirement?" Roque was not in a hurry. After Hopkins stepped down, Roque was the most suitable candidate for the Secretary of Defense.

"Of course you should take a good rest after you retire." Hopkins didn't pursue much. Even if he retires, Hopkins can still enjoy the marshal treatment, and his status is still guaranteed.

Rock was planning to help Hopkins plan his retirement life, Zach came over quietly and handed Rock a note.

The contents of the note made Rock's head big. There was a car accident in Cecil Rhodes Plaza, and the perpetrator was a major of the Ministry of Defense.

If it was someone else, it would just be dealt with according to the law, and what to do, but this major is Brett Hopkins, which is very troublesome.

Brett Hopkins is the son of Hopkins, Henry's uncle, Lacey's brother, this uncle is also a talent, according to Chinese standards, he does all kinds of evil, Hopkins There was no other way, so he had to bring Brett Hopkins with him, otherwise he wouldn't be a major until now.

Just now, Major Brett Hopkins drank a lot of alcohol at the Oak Bar next to Cecil Rhodes Square, then drove into Cecil Rhodes Square and hit Secil in the center of the square. A total of four citizens and a police officer were injured in the process.

Without saying a word, Rock handed the note to Hopkins.

Hopkins also didn't say a word after reading it, with an ugly expression like a king who just died.

Fortunately, no one was seriously injured or died. Those who were injured were easy to treat, and those who deserved compensation were compensated. Hopkins was also rich, so he didn't care about such a small amount of money.

The key is that it crashed the statue of Cecil Rhodes, which is very troublesome. After Stoudemire knew about it, he didn't know how to get angry.

"You go to clean up the aftermath, and I'll go find Cecil." Rock took the initiative to divide the work, and Stoudemire is now in Little Rock.

"Thank you—" Hopkins finally breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of the high status of Hopkins, Stoudemire's status is not low. If Stoudemire doesn't show face, Hopkins can't help it.

Stoudemire has countless industries in southern Africa, and the same is true in Nyasaland. Stoudemire's other courtyard in Little Rock is called Lion Castle, which is about the same size as Rock's Eagle Fort.

Seeing Stoudemire, Rock knew the seriousness of the matter.

"The whole statue was completely damaged, and there is no possibility of repairing it. It's a pity. It is said that Major Brett Hopkins was driving very fast at that time, so why didn't he be killed?" Stoudemire was very regretful, and the hatred revealed in his words Simply monstrous.

"Cecile, Marshal Hopkins will re-establish a statue for Mr. Cecil Rhodes on the spot. The new statue will be taller than the previous one. In order to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future, the base of the statue will also be replaced. To increase the height, Brett Hopkins is currently receiving treatment, his injuries are serious, and he does not know if he can survive, even if he recovers and is discharged from the hospital, he will be arrested by the police." Rock can understand Stoudemire Mood.

"No, that's my father's statue, I'll do it myself—" Xiaosi's tone was cold.

"Don't be like this, Cecil, Brett Hopkins is also my subordinate, and Lacey's brother—" Rock is really worried about the safety of Brett Hopkins, and the best way now is to get cloth immediately Wright Hopkins sent off, if Brett Hopkins stayed in southern Africa, then sooner or later Stoudemire would kill Brett Hopkins.

"What if it's you?" Xiao Si smiled half a smile.

"I'll ask Marshal Hopkins to make the statue a little bigger." Rock said sternly, this is not the best way to relieve hatred, but it is the most appropriate way.

(End of this chapter)