Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 824

Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the world and the best-preserved ancient city in the world. The arrival of the British army brought a large number of European immigrants. There are many dazzling modern buildings in different styles in the city, and those who have experienced The vicissitudes of life and the buildings full of historical sense give Cairo a special charm.

Before coming to Cairo, Rock's impression of Egypt was poverty, hunger, and endless desert.

Perhaps it was this inherent impression that made Roque inexplicably surprised by the Cairo in front of him. Even by European standards, Cairo is a bustling city. This contrast is so precious that people are deeply impressed by Cairo.

It was not just McMahon who greeted the southern African army, but also other officials and several British officers in uniform. They were not enthusiastic about Roque, and their indifference was mixed with obvious envy, jealousy and hatred, which made Roque the same deep impression.

From an objective point of view, the southern African army is indeed hated.

Just behind Rock, shirtless and barefoot dock workers are trying to hoist all kinds of large equipment of the southern African army to the pier using ropes. The number of cars is the main reason for all kinds of envy and hatred. The British Army will not It is said that cars are also very rare equipment for the well-funded British Navy. Only senior generals are eligible to be equipped with cars, and officers with lower ranks are not eligible.

There are a lot of cars in southern Africa. Although Rock has emphasized the need to reduce the number of cars, there are still more than 60 cars that came to Egypt with the troops. These cars are mainly armored cars used by patrol troops, which once appeared in France. For the British, armored vehicles are now also advanced equipment.

Although in the ongoing Balkan wars, armored vehicles have actually been put on the battlefield.

McMahon also has a car, and it was made in southern Africa, but it can't be compared with Rock's armored command vehicle, it's just an ordinary car, so McMahon's eyes are also full of envy.

It's more about trust, especially seeing the 120mm caliber howitzer being hoisted, which is definitely a big killer in North Africa with backward equipment.

"You came too timely. Recently, the guerrillas in Cyrenaica have frequently harassed Egypt. Yesterday, Alexandria was attacked by a group of thugs, killing dozens of people. Our garrison in Egypt wants to protect the Suez Canal, but it is unable to take care of Alexandria. Hong Kong, so I'm sorry, if possible, I hope the troops can leave as soon as possible." McMahon is indeed very anxious, this is not to expel people, the troops are going to Alexandria, Rock himself does not need it, McMahon will definitely do his best Friendly.

Poverty in Egypt does not mean that the Egyptian government is also poor.

The Suez Canal is the busiest waterway in the world, and its status in Asia is becoming more and more important today. The ships passing through the Suez Canal every day are like the king of the river. The Egyptian government received money and received soft hands. The troops from southern Africa came to Egypt. All the expenses are The Egyptian government is responsible, and it still pays according to the standard of a standard division.

"No problem, the troops need to rest in Cairo for two days. They have just traveled [-] kilometers and need to rest to recover their combat effectiveness." Rock is not in a hurry. Learn more about the situation.

"That would be great!" McMahon didn't expect the troops to leave immediately, Alexandria is more than 100 kilometers away from Cairo: "Please allow me to introduce, this is Colonel Douglas of the Royal Navy, this is the Bainbridge rifle Colonel Congreve of the regiment—”

McMahon took the initiative to introduce that Rock shook hands with Douglas and Congreve one by one. Douglas's attitude was quite normal, but Congreve's attitude was not so good, and he was a little bit weird when he greeted Rock.

"Lord Nyasaland, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your name is now resounding throughout the empire on which the sun never sets. We are all proud of you." Gloves were not taken off.

"Thank you—" Rock said directly, without even extending his hand, and Congreve was immediately embarrassed.

Colonel—

Rock is now an admiral, and a step further is a marshal. What is a colonel so proud of, just because he is white?

Sorry, Rock really doesn't care.

McMahon also immediately realized the contradiction between Rock and the Egyptian garrison, quickly ended the welcoming ceremony at the pier, and took an armored command vehicle with Rock to the Rhodesia Hotel.

It's amazing, there is Rhodesia Hotel in Cairo, not just one, Rock must take care of his own people.

"Sorry my lord—" McMahon apologized for Congreve's faux pas on the way to the Rhodesian Hotel.

"This is not your problem, Colonel. Prejudice is everywhere. I am Chinese. There will always be people who feel uncomfortable." Rock was well prepared. The prejudice in people's hearts cannot be resolved in a day or two. Some people may never ignore Luo Roque's value to the British Empire will only notice Roque's skin color.

Even in southern Africa, some people still have extreme attitudes towards the Chinese. Although there are more and more Chinese in southern Africa and their status is becoming more and more important, some people still have deep-rooted prejudices, and they will always bury themselves in the cover Unwilling to face reality.

Roque has seen a lot of people like this. The Ministry of Justice has to deal with many cases caused by discrimination every year. Under Roque's instruction, newspapers and magazines headed by "The Times" hardly publish reports in this regard. The mainstream of publicity It is true that all ethnic groups live in harmony with each other. This is indeed self-deception, but it will become a universal value after a long time, and the wishes of the people can be guided.

"It's really great that you can think so. To be honest, before you, I didn't think the Chinese could reach such heights. The Viscount of the Empire, the Minister of Defense, and a territory of 20 square kilometers sound like Greek myths— —" McMahon's envy is beyond words, probably in his concept, Rock has reached the pinnacle of life, and there is nothing else he wants in this life.

"Please Colonel, don't be as superficial as those people, you know how much I paid for all of this—" Rock casually shortened the distance with McMahon, regardless of what McMahon is like Man, this sentence put McMahon on a very high level, and also lowered his stance.

It’s really not necessarily a big price to pay, the main thing is to make the best use of the situation, and the times make heroes. Without Roque, southern Africa would become the stage for Louis Botha and Jan Smother. Guide Southern Africa back on the right track.

If it is Southern Africa under the leadership of Louis Botha and Jan Smotz, then the future will be dominated by Africans like in another time and space, from a standard developed country to a developing country, not to say Louis Botha And how stupid Yang Smotz is, they are already dragons among men, but they still can't escape the limitations of the times, and southern Africa will inevitably decline.

The current southern Africa is completely different from the southern Africa in another time and space. Although the evaluation of the Chinese in the world is still not high, Rock firmly believes that as long as the Chinese are given enough space, an unrestricted stage, and sufficient strength guarantee, the Chinese can create miracles.

"If I have the chance, I really want to go to southern Africa." McMahon is full of curiosity about southern Africa. Generally speaking, Africa is still a wild place, but southern Africa is different. The British "Times" It is also making continuous positive reports on southern Africa, not only the public opinion in southern Africa can be guided, but also the public opinion in the UK.

Now more and more British people know that there is a Garden of Eden in southern Africa, where there is no threat of war, where everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, and children can enjoy six years of compulsory education. With a matching income, more and more people are willing to immigrate to southern Africa. This is only the United Kingdom, the European continent, and southern Africa have a better reputation and almost become a paradise that everyone yearns for.

It may be an exaggeration to describe it as "paradise", but this is what the media reports give people the impression that the reality in Europe is disappointing more and more people, and southern Africa, free from the shadow of war, is becoming the hope of more and more people.

It is just a hope now. When the world war breaks out, southern Africa will become the first choice for European immigrants.

A more tempting alternative than America.

Arriving at the Rhodesia Hotel, a grand welcome dinner is waiting for Rock.

McMahon was quite intentional. Rock's armored command vehicle drove directly to the entrance of the Rhodesia Hotel. At the entrance of the hotel, there were two rows of ceremonial soldiers of Indian origin with turbans on their heads. When Lee Enfield, with the bayonet, Rock and McMahon got out of the car, the commander gave an order, and the guards of honor saluted Rock and McMahon with guns in unison, which caught Rock a little off guard.

"Come on, my lord, let you feel the enthusiasm of Cairo, you have to know, since you know you are coming, all the girls are looking forward to it, thank God, the honorable Mrs. Nyasaland did not come to Cairo with you, Otherwise, you will miss a lot of temptations, trust me, you will enjoy it—" McMahon gave Rock a look that any man could understand, and Rock could only smile wryly.

It is true that Phyllis did not come to Cairo with Rock, but Ada would not let go of such an opportunity. The Rand Bank also has a branch in Cairo, and Ada had already come to Cairo a week ago.

Sure enough, when she walked into the reception hall carefully arranged by the hotel, Ada leaned against the reception desk at the door and smiled sweetly. Rock was not surprised, and finally there was envy and hatred in McMahon's eyes. It makes people very powerless.

(End of this chapter)