Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 745

In the world in 1910, most countries and regions in the world have not yet solved the problem of food and clothing. Europe is facing an unprecedented threat of war. All Asia except Japan has been reduced to a colonial or semi-colonial and semi-feudal society. The United States wants to participate in the international community. However, a suitable method has not been found for the affairs, and Southern Africa, which is also peaceful, has found another way, and technology has become the greatest hope for the rise of Southern Africa.

In the 60s, Watt invented the steam engine and started the steam era.

At the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, Edison and Nikola Tesla fought over direct current and alternating current, and mankind officially entered the electrical age.

Southern Africa, as a part of the United Kingdom, directly skipped the age of steam and entered the age of electricity. There may still be a gap between traditional fields and Europe, but it has always been at the forefront of the world in emerging fields such as automobiles and airplanes. European powers are still encroaching on the former glory of giant ships and cannons. However, Southern Africa is developing faster and faster by virtue of its first-mover advantages in emerging fields.

Douglas is right. Xuanji City is the heart of Nyasaland and even southern Africa. Now Xuanji City has six research and development centers, nearly 4000 laboratories, and nearly [-] scientific researchers. Two regiments of the Northern Division of Rhodesia Permanently stationed in Xuanji City, and the newly established Air Force Headquarters is also in Xuanji City. Rock would rather reduce the garrison in Little Rock, and ensure the safety of Xuanji City no matter what.

"To be honest, if you come to Xuanji City as the Minister of Agriculture, you may be disappointed, Mr. Minister. There are no farms in Xuanji City. All of our income comes from Nyasaland University graduates and donations from students' parents. , Can you believe it? There is no tax department in Xuanji City, because we are all non-profit organizations here." Douglas is very proud, is the Minister of Agriculture amazing? Even in front of Rock, Douglas is still outspoken.

"Carlos, have you ever donated money to Nyasaland University?" Luis Botha couldn't understand this kind of school-running model. It's unbelievable that a city can be maintained only by donations.

"I have donated, but my income is limited, so I only donated fifty rand." Carlos was very embarrassed, but fifty rand was not a lot.

The price of goods in Nyasaland is still relatively low compared to southern Africa.

A three-piece set with leather shoes produced by Itno costs fifteen rand in Pretoria, but only twelve rand in Nyasaland. The price of Fontaine is 35 rand, and the price in Nyasaland is 30 rand. The discount on weapons is even higher. A cowboy pistol produced by the Nyasaland Military Industry Group is sold in Nyasaland and Rhodesia, The price in the three places in the Transvaal is 35 rand, and the price in other places is [-] rand. If it is exported to Europe or the United States, the price is as high as [-] pounds.

The per capita income in Africa last year was only 45 rand. Although Carlos’s salary is high, it is very good to be able to donate [-] rand. This is also a middle-to-high class among all graduates of Nyasaland University .

"Thank you for your contribution to Nyasaland University, Carlos, I still remember you, your teacher actually wanted you to stay in school, if you stay in school and continue to study, you will have a higher level in the future Achievement." Douglas actually remembered Carlos, which made Carlos almost teary.

"What job are you doing now—Minister Botha's secretary—very good, this is a very important position, work hard, and don't let down your teacher and Minister Botha's expectations of you." The status of education in Africa is very high. Last year, someone proposed that Douglas replace Yang Smozi as the Minister of Education in Southern Africa.

"I will be the principal, I will definitely work hard—" Carlos was emotional, and there were really not many students that Douglas could remember.

Carlos performed very well when he was in school. Originally, Carlos had the opportunity to work for the government of Nyasaland State. However, some minor problems occurred during the interview. Carlos was unexpectedly unsuccessful. In the end, he could only regret accepting the federal government’s offer. invite.

"Don't give up your studies during work, you can go to Silas, maybe you can follow Silas to study for graduate school." Douglas is very enthusiastic, and Louis Botha's secretary is still worth investing in.

"Wait, professor, Carlos still has a job." Luis Botha was not happy, because the Ministry of Agriculture didn't have many talents, and Carlos' position was still very important.

"The kind of graduate student who never leaves his post will not affect Carlos' work." Douglas has a way, and this kind of thing varies from person to person.

Xuanji City is next to Xuanji Lake. The whole city is surrounded by mountains and rivers. There is also an artificial lake on the campus of Nyasaland University. When Louis Botha and his party passed by the artificial lake, a group of students were playing with models in the artificial lake. Immediately caught the attention of Louis Botha.

A warship model is being tested in the artificial lake. From the appearance point of view, it looks like the British battleship Dreadnought, which has just been installed for a few years.

"I said before that the best aspect ratio of a warship is eight to one, or [-] to one. The aspect ratio of six to one is too wide, which is not conducive to fast navigation. Our Nyasaland navy does not need A battleship needs a high-speed cruiser, and only a cruiser can play its role to the greatest extent." A boy wearing glasses was obviously disdainful.

"The firepower of a cruiser is a dead end. Without enough large-caliber artillery, there is no way to fight back against a battleship. Even if you encounter a battlecruiser, a light cruiser is a dead end. While pursuing speed, you must also consider survivability. Can a battleship abandon the transport ship and escape directly when it encounters an enemy ship?" Someone immediately retorted that there is still a market for giant ship cannons in this era.

"Battleships and battlecruisers are the main battleships. If war breaks out, German battleships and battlecruisers will not be able to pass through the English Channel at all, so battleships are definitely the wrong route. Our Nyasaland Navy should vigorously develop cruisers and submarines. Or an aircraft carrier that can carry aircraft." The boy wearing glasses is very forward-looking, and with just a few words, he is already qualified to join the design department of the Southern African Navy.

"What if the German battleship breaks through the English Channel to reinforce Southwest Africa?" Someone immediately objected

"The aircraft carrier cannot install large-caliber artillery, and its speed is very slow. If it encounters a battleship, it will not be able to run away." Battleships are everyone's nightmare.

"Submarines are coffins, and no one is willing to serve in the submarine force." This is definitely a deep-sea phobia.

It took Louis Botha a long time to realize a problem. When these students were discussing, they said "Nyasaland Navy" instead of "South African Navy".

Although the shipyards capable of building warships in southern Africa are all located in Nyasaland, and Port Edward is the largest naval shipyard in southern Africa, it may not be appropriate to say so directly.

"Gentlemen, no matter how much controversy there is, the reality now is that the warships purchased by the Admiralty are all light cruisers and destroyers, and the aspect ratio of these warships is between [-]:[-] and [-]:[-]. Any debate in this regard is meaningless, battleships are of course very powerful, but battleships have become history and are destined to be eliminated by the times, just like sailing battleships in the past, aircraft carriers are the future." The student wearing glasses insisted that facts trump Eloquently, the truth is always in the hands of the few.

"But now the aircraft carrier is only a concept, and it has not yet become a reality—" The voice of rebuttal is actually very weak. Regarding the military concept, there are actually many ideas in Nyasaland University.

The aircraft carrier, that is, the aircraft carrier is just one of Nyasaland University's many ideas. The Ministry of the Navy does not yet have a professional institution to train talents, and it largely relies on Nyasaland University for scientific research.

The same is true for the Ministry of War. The rocket launcher was also conceived by Nyasaland University, but it has entered the experimental stage.

Compared with European countries, the artillery in southern Africa is actually very powerful. After the Russo-Japanese War, the whole world paid attention to the impact of the Russo-Japanese War on East Asia. Only southern Africa noticed the mortars that appeared during the Russo-Japanese War, and then began Research on mortars.

The principle of the rocket launcher is actually similar to that of the mortar, but it has a longer range and greater power. Compared with traditional artillery, the rocket launcher needs to use a rocket launch vehicle, which is easier to deploy, more flexible, and more ferocious in firepower. Almost only the accuracy is insufficient. shortcoming.

But having said that, the accuracy of artillery during this period was not very good. Compared with rocket launchers, the deployment time of traditional artillery was slow, it took longer to transfer positions, and it required more well-trained artillery. There are almost all shortcomings in the artillery.

"Pittman, the aircraft carrier is not just an idea. The Air Force has been training on the deck of the simulated aircraft carrier for a long time. There are two transport ships under construction at the Edward Shipyard. Do you think they are just transport ships? ?” The boy wearing glasses obviously knows more information. In terms of size, an aircraft carrier is really similar to a transport ship.

Roque once thought that aircraft carriers did not appear until World War I. In fact, Roque underestimated the wisdom of people these days. The fighter plane took off from the completely stationary cruiser HMS Birmingham, becoming the first pilot to fly an aircraft from a warship.

If there is no accident, Eugene Ely will successfully fly a plane to land on a warship in a moored state next year. These attempts have gradually matured the theory of an aircraft carrier. In 1917, the Royal Navy built a 69.5-meter-long flight deck that can be used for The aircraft took off from the cruiser Fury.

Southern Africa is only now starting research in this area, but it is already behind.

(End of this chapter)