Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 825 Sense of Achievement

The banquet hall of Rhodesia Hotel must be all kinds of grandeur. There will never be Indians wearing turbans here. Even the doormen in Rhodesia Hotel are white, even if the salary of white doormen is lower than Indian doormen are much taller, but this style is what you want.

It is the same in all public places, Ada is always capable of amorous feelings. By the standards of the 21st century, Ada is a standard green tea whore, but in this era, a green tea whore has a nice term called "social butterfly".

But Ada, this delicate rose, only belongs to Roque, and only when facing Roque, will Ada, this rose, fully bloom.

When McMahon was envious and jealous of Rock, the wealthy and noble ladies who were eligible to participate in the welcome banquet were also envious and jealous of Ada. Unlike most white people who turned into buckets after giving birth, Ada was already The mother of two children, but her figure is still graceful, her skin is like a girl's. The years seem to have left no traces on Ada's body. She has a youthful appearance and the charm that a mature woman should have, which makes Ada no matter where she goes. , will become the focus of attention.

What's more, Ada also has background and achievement bonuses. On the one hand, Ada is a French aristocrat, on the other hand, Ada is the general manager of the Rand Bank, and is also the head of the Southern African Taxation Bureau. , will make Ada be frantically sought after.

Now Ada is surrounded by a lot of guys who think they are in good condition. There are all kinds of age groups. There are young people with immature faces who want to pretend to be mature. There are old people with gray hair who think they are still handsome, even in such an environment, Ada still copes with it.

But after Rock appeared, Ada only had Rock in her eyes.

So Ada politely got rid of those crazy bees and butterflies, and took the initiative to take Rock's arm.

When Phyllis is not present, Ada is really unscrupulous.

"You're helping me sow hatred. Look at the eyes of those people, you want to eat me." Rock actually didn't care, they were all passers-by A, B, C, not worth introducing at all.

"It's not their turn, you're not enough for me—" Ada spoke Chinese, which McMahon next to her couldn't understand, but her expression was still more holy than that of a saint, which is really a talent.

Rock could only laugh to hide his guilty conscience. People in their 30s still have to pay attention to their health. There is no plowed land, only exhausted cows.

By the way, Phyllis has two sons and one daughter but is still not satisfied. Before Roque left Nyasaland, he was a bit demanding. In fact, three children are not many. The European grandmother Queen Victoria had nine children. Roque is so capable. It doesn't matter if you earn money or have more children.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome our long-awaited Lord Nyasaland, who brings an invincible army under his command, will bring true stability and peace to Cairo, and forgive me for his service to the British Empire I can’t describe them one by one, but the stability and steady expansion of southern Africa are inseparable from our Lord Nyasaland, now let us cheer for our dear Lord Nyasaland—” McMahon’s speech made Rock feel I'm sorry, I really didn't know that white people were so good at flattering.

For diplomats, basic operations.

When it was Rock's turn to speak, Rock was very restrained.

Ordinarily, Roque could handle such a scene with ease, but what McMahon said just now was too much, and he almost touted Roque as the savior of Cairo. Roque is really not used to this kind of European-style flattery.

"I am very grateful to the colonel and everyone for your enthusiasm. I am a soldier, and I am only doing what I should do. I am grateful for the era we live in. All the efforts will not be let down. Respect the king!" Roque himself did not believe it, no Will be let down?

Those Egyptians who died building the Suez Canal say they have something to say.

However, the officials and ladies at the scene definitely didn't think so much. Roque had already raised his glass to toast the king, and no one dared to slack off. The atmosphere at the scene immediately became very lively.

"Lord, you should be more enthusiastic and give them more confidence." McMahon also expressed dissatisfaction with Rock's brevity. These people really need more confidence. The shadowed Europe came to Cairo, but the situation in Cairo was still not optimistic.

"Confidence is built on the battlefield. It's useless to say more now." Rock didn't talk about it. Whether it was the guerrillas in Cyrenaica or the regular army of the Ottoman Empire, Rock didn't pay attention. .

Of course, this is also to despise the enemy strategically and pay attention to the enemy tactically, otherwise the army in southern Africa would not bring so many armored vehicles.

In the same sentence, McMahon sounds full of confidence, but some people are extremely harsh.

"If you lack a nail, you will give up a horseshoe, and if you lose a horse, you will lose the whole country—" Congreve actually knew how to quote scriptures, and he seemed to have received higher education, but the structure was a bit small.

The point is that Congreve's voice is not low, at least Rock can hear it clearly, and McMahon's smile froze immediately, and Congreve's expression is not good when he looks at him again.

The Egyptian garrison is not under the jurisdiction of the Egyptian High Commissioner, which is why McMahon decisively asked for help. The British garrison in Egypt is mainly stationed near the Suez Canal, separated from Alexandria by Cairo. Alexandria is actually a military port and also houses the Royal Navy. The garrison, but McMahon is also in command.

"The old thinking needs to be changed. It's the twentieth century now, and we've all used armored vehicles—" Roque pushed back directly. The army was raised by his stepmother in the UK. Some complaints are normal, but Laroque should back it up It's too much. The army in southern Africa can defeat the German army that Britain and France are extremely afraid of. Congreve really picked the wrong target.

"The crooked way, the courage and discipline to defeat the enemy, not the arrogance." Congreve is the most traditional type of officer, who refuses to accept anything new, whether it is weapons or tactical concepts.

Although Rock did not take the initiative to promote the strength of southern Africa in the face of Tanganyika and Southwest Africa, the performance of the southern African army on the battlefield still attracted the attention of the British War Department.

The British government is resolutely implementing the civil service system. Although this is the trend, it faces great resistance.

As for the Ministry of War, there is a big difference between the civilian group and the traditional generals. Most of the civilian officials, including Secretary of the Navy Winston, hope to learn the concept of war in southern Africa, implement a policy of elite troops, and give full play to their superiority in firepower to defeat the enemy. more in line with British reality.

Some traditional generals have great opinions on this. They firmly believe that the line of shooting represented by the thin red line is the key factor in determining the shape of the battlefield. The way southern Africa makes full use of trenches and firepower advantages is usually considered by them to be cowardly, and cowardly cannot win. Victory, under the hatred of the house, many people have great opinions on southern Africa.

Congreve is clearly a representative of the traditional military.

"Are you still living in the last century? Soldiers in the last century were equipped with single-shot flintlock muskets. Courage and discipline are indeed very important. The queuing you insist on shooting is actually queuing up to die. Facing an enemy with outdated equipment , Shooting in line can indeed play a big role, but in the face of heavy machine guns and artillery, do you still fantasize about winning with a thin red line?" Rock is merciless, Congreve and his generation of soldiers, the Somme After the battle, they will be gradually eliminated, unable to keep up with the development of the times, and those who hold back will be abandoned by the times sooner or later.

"The British Empire relied on the thin red line tactics to achieve the current empire on which the sun never sets!" Congreve emphasized, but he didn't seem to notice the big loophole in his sentence.

"Colonel Congreve, no one denies the role of the Ministry of War, but don't exaggerate one-sidedly. The current empire on which the sun never sets is not created by the soldiers alone, but the result of the joint efforts of all soldiers, officials, politicians, and businessmen. Diplomats, it is the joint efforts of all of us to create the current empire on which the sun never sets.” Rock’s words immediately won more approval, and although McMahon has a military rank, he is actually a diplomat.

Congreve still wanted to retort, but McMahon took the initiative to stop.

"Colonel Congreve, please show due respect to Lord Nyasaland, your words embarrass all of us!" McMahon was not polite, and he did not know the relationship between him and Congreve How many grievances have accumulated.

"Yes, we played a role too!"

"Colonel Congreve, you cannot deny our contribution—"

"Lord Nyasaland's words are correct. We must respect the facts." People around expressed their attitudes one after another. Roque obviously won more support, and Congreve was at a disadvantage in any respect.

"I'm not denying the contribution of others—" Congreve was going crazy, he obviously didn't mean that, but it was irrefutable.

"Lord Nyasaland, can I ask you to dance?" Ada appeared in time to rescue Congreve.

Certainly not for Congreve, Ada doesn't care about Congreve's life and death, she just wants to enjoy every minute with Rock.

"It's a great honor." Rock also didn't want to argue with this group of people. The disputes in the verbal disputes are meaningless, but some people just like these. If they are diplomats, it's fine. Soldiers should still show their attitude with practical actions.

Ada also knew that Rock didn't like certain people, and they were already so familiar. Even Rock knew whether he was talking in his sleep or not. A sense of accomplishment.

(End of this chapter)