Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 835 Aunt Capet

During the entire hunting process, Roque didn't fire a single shot. Although among the dozens of people present, only Roque was a real military officer, and the others were either high-ranking officials or nobles or wealthy dudes. On the contrary, they were very interested in hunting. Enthusiasm, regard this as the best stage to show the charm of men.

It feels like hunting is already a cultured activity for these people. Many of them use guns that look very old. They also need to be loaded from the front of the old flintlock guns. With complicated patterns, many guns have aristocratic badges that Roque can't recognize. These guns are almost eligible to enter the museum now.

These people are really good at enjoying themselves. They can also enjoy themselves while hunting. The Persians in big turbans are very diligent. They quickly built a wooden platform on a hillside with carpets and parasols. Tables, chairs and benches are all available, and the women are eating and drinking in the rest area, commenting on the men, and Rock and McMahon are waiting on the edge of the wooden platform.

"What are we waiting for?" It was the first time for Rock to participate in this kind of event, and he still didn't know the specific process of the event.

"When they drive the prey over, then it's time for us to perform." McMahon also used an old-fashioned rifle, but it was still a bit more advanced than manual loading. At least it could use bullets, and the bullets were installed in the In another tube under the barrel, the lever principle is used to complete the bullet loading when in use, and it is still a lever-type magazine rifle.

"This gun was used by my father. He used this gun to fight against the enemy." McMahon is proud, this is the so-called family inheritance.

"Oh, that's really good, but after such a long time, the rifling should have been smoothed." Rock also has his own pride. The gun he uses is produced by Nyasaland. According to McMahon, it should be Cutting a wooden stick and tying it to a sharper stone is the respect for the ancestors.

"The barrel can be replaced." Before McMahon could speak, someone beside him took the initiative to explain.

The speaker was a young man who looked to be in his 20s, but this is not accurate, many white people mature earlier, and teens look like middle-aged people.

The young man's tone was not very friendly, and he could probably hear Rock's faint sarcasm, which was actually impolite.

Roque really disagrees. Compared with the family background that some people emphasize, Roque cares more about the overall cost performance. Of course, Roque also knows that the barrel can be replaced, but these ancient rifles have been discontinued, and it is estimated that replacing the barrel must be done manually. Made to order, the price of a barrel is more expensive than a newest rifle.

Of course, this problem can’t be looked at in this way. Existence is reasonable. People here can afford the latest rifles, but the new rifles don’t meet their requirements. Although manual customization is wasteful, since there is a demand, someone will provide it. services, and then an industrial chain can be formed.

Rock actually had the same idea, otherwise there wouldn't be the current Itno.

As long as it's not too much, Rock always has more tolerance for young people, but Rock doesn't care, it doesn't mean that other people don't care, Angie and Barton are also young people, so their expressions are a bit unfriendly.

"This hunting ground has a history of 1000 years. It already existed during the Ottoman Empire. The scale at that time was much larger than it is now—" McMahon was expressive, actively avoiding unpleasant topics.

"That is indeed a long history, but why not transform this place into a farm or a plantation, which can play a greater role." Rock also laughed it off. Although Rock does not agree with the lifestyle of the nobles, he will not object .

After all, these ancient families do not know how many years they have accumulated. The huge wealth accumulated over the years is only valuable if it is flowing, so consumption is also encouraged in southern Africa, but advanced consumption and excessive consumption are not encouraged.

"Why should it be transformed into farms and plantations? Hunting grounds have existed for a reason." McMahon is an official sent by London and will not consider these issues.

Rock also casually said that there is actually a problem with the saying that existence is reasonable. The former "Invincible Fleet" and "Sea Coachman" have now become historical terms. People at that time must have thought so, so there is now "The Empire on which the sun never sets".

In the same way, it is understandable for young people not to think about this issue. If McMahon and his senior officials also hold the idea of ​​​​"existence is reasonable" and do not take the initiative to change to cater to this era, then sooner or later the "empire on which the sun never sets" will Become yesterday's yellow flowers.

"Gentlemen, how long are you going to talk about?" Ada was wearing a tight riding outfit, leggings, a small suit, and a black round cap today. She looked very seductive.

Unlike those women who were eating, drinking, and chatting, Ada also held a decorated double-barreled shotgun, and it seemed that she was also preparing to participate in the hunt. Unlike Rock's undecorated rifle, Ada's shotgun used a lot of It is decorated with silver patterns, and there is a golden family crest on the handle of the gun, which Rock does not recognize.

"Communication is also a part of hunting. Mr. Commissioner of the Tax Administration, welcome to the world of men." McMahon was also eccentric, but it was obviously more of a kind joke and had no other meaning.

"Heh!" Ada disdain, her gun is not a decoration.

Finally, there was a low sound of horns in the distance, and then there were animals on the nearby ridge for a moment, and then more animals appeared, most of them were antelope and elk, and those who drove the prey were the real old hunters , They cleared away all aggressive prey early on, leaving no potential danger.

But in this way, the hunting became dull. Rock didn't even intend to raise his gun. An Qi and Barton looked at those yelling peers with pity on their faces. Their understanding of the term "male world" was biased. Not in the same dimension as Angie Button.

"Major, don't you want to show off your marksmanship?" The young man who interrupted just now took the initiative to provoke An Qi.

An Qi didn't pay attention to it at all, and casually threw a look at her to experience it for herself.

"Don't you dare?" The young man continued. Compared with Barton, who was tall and burly with a fierce face, Angie, who looked weaker, was indeed easier to bully.

It just looks like, Angie is a doctoral student at Nyasaland University, she has been a policeman, she came from a grassroots background, and has a formal flight license. She has more experience than Barton, but in fact she is not weak at all.

"Boy, don't try to provoke me, you picked the wrong person." An Qi didn't intend to raise the gun, and the action of casually tucking the gun under her armpit was indeed very amateurish.

"How old are you? Are you 15 years old? Who is your father? Major, hehe, it's probably because of your father—" The young man didn't know whether he was jealous of Angie's military rank or Angie's standard "little boy". Constantly provoking Angel's bottom line.

"God, how can there be such a fool like you? Is there no one to take care of him?" An Qi was also really helpless, complaining loudly, and the continuous gunshots could not cover it.

With more and more wild animals appearing, the "hunters" who have been leisurely raise their guns and shoot one after another. Their skills are still good, and their hit rate is quite high. However, this form of hunting does not explain anything, it is just a game.

The game can also explain a lot of things. It takes time to reload a muzzle-loading flintlock gun. There are two or three skilled servants next to each hunter to help reload. Hunters only need to choose a handsome posture to aim and pull the trigger. At this time It embodies the so-called aristocratic demeanor, the idle time when the servants reload, the hunters exchange a few words with each other while smoking cigars, and there are also young people who are eager to express themselves and yell at the speed of the servants. This kind of people should be kept away. Why are you unpopular? Do not know at all.

Even at this time, Ada performed well. She aimed at a larger antelope and shot it down, and then the barefoot Xiao Hei bravely rushed over to carry the antelope back.

Then there was loud applause, not just for Ida's marksmanship, but also for the brave servant.

The performance of the servants is also part of the family heritage. You must know that the servants who rush out not only have to face the wild animals running wildly, but also face the possibility of being accidentally injured by hunters. Compared with the two, they are actually The latter danger is greater.

"I'm going to take this antelope back, and then make a specimen and put it in my collection." Ada's expression was calm, and Rock didn't bother to behave on such occasions. Angie and Barton also followed Rock's example. Like an old man at a young age, Ada is getting better and better.

At this moment, someone finally noticed what was going on with An Qi.

Rock didn't care, and chatted with McMahon on his own.

"No matter what the situation is, when others challenge you, you have to be brave. If you pretend to be old at a young age, young people have to let go of themselves." After Ada learned about the situation, she was very dissatisfied with Angel, and she did He is qualified to teach An Qi a lesson.

"Yes, Aunt Capet—" Angie didn't dare to talk back. Ada is from Anton's generation, so it's normal to call her aunt.

"And you, Patton, you grow up so big, you don't even say a word when you see your brother being bullied, do you still look like a brother?" Ada was not polite to Patton, also as an aunt Hit the head and cover the face.

Compared with Angie, Barton is a standard actionist. Before Ada finished speaking, Barton picked up the rifle resting on his leg, raised the gun in a standard standing posture, and fired.

bah—

A galloping slender-horned gazelle, a species of antelope with two beautiful horns perfect for taxidermy, came crashing down.

"Aunt Capet, I'm actually the older brother—" Amidst the intense gunshots, Angie's voice was really weak.

(End of this chapter)