Since acquiring Soyo, Boma's importance has been declining. Soyo is now the largest city in the Republic of Congo, but the capital is still Boma.
During the reign of Leopold II, Boma was already the second largest city in the Congo Free State, second only to Leopoldville.
During the Civil War in the Congo Free State, Boma was severely damaged. After the founding of the Republic of Congo, Isaiah Chamberlain studied the methods of urban construction in southern Africa and reshaped Boma. The current Boma has changed greatly compared with the past, and there are also
Understand the meaning of garden city.
The Presidential Palace of the Republic of Congo is located on the outskirts of Boma. It was originally a palace owned by Leopold II. After the founding of the Republic of Congo, the palace was confiscated by the Republic of Congo and became the official residence of the president.
The Republic of Congo's decision to build an arsenal has also caused huge controversy in the Republic of Congo.
The focus of the dispute is not whether the arsenal should be established, but whether it should be established now. Although the machines have been shipped in New York, the opposition is still huge.
"The attitude of Nyasaland is very clear. It does not want to see us set up an arsenal. It is unreasonable to provoke Nyasaland now. Southern Africa has not been affected by the economic crisis. Look at West Africa now. You must not want the Republic of Congo."
, is also in chaos like West Africa." Parliament Speaker Haydn McAdam firmly opposed it. He was elected Speaker of the Parliament relying on the support of Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd., and his tendency towards southern Africa is obvious.
"Your Excellency Speaker, the machines have been shipped in New York. What we have to discuss now is whether the arsenal should be placed in Boma or Soyo." Isaiah Chamberlain was ambitious. He was tired of the clampdown in southern Africa and vowed to fight for the Republic of Congo.
Fight for more rights.
"You have all made a mistake. Why should the Americans sell the machines to us? Think about it -" Haydn McAdam did not like the United States. The Americans sold these machines to the Republic of Congo at a much lower price than the normal price.
It's not normal in itself.
"This is the support of the United States for us. Southern Africa cannot give us what we want. The United States can establish ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations with us. Isn't this exactly what you want?" Isaac Pansy also hopes to get rid of Southern Africa.
control.
During the World War, the Republic of the Congo sent two divisions to Europe to participate in the war. These two divisions were disabled many times and rebuilt many times. A total of nearly 50,000 people died in the war in the Republic of the Congo.
After the end of the world war, the Republic of the Congo was recognized by the international community, and Belgium was forced to recognize the independence of the Republic of the Congo. This greatly stimulated the ambitions of Isaiah Chamberlain and Isaac Pansy.
"Mr. Speaker, you are a national of the Republic of Congo, not a national of Southern Africa. You must always remember this." Billel Page, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Congo, also participated in the world war. Through the world war, the Republic of Congo gained a lot of benefits.
Elite officers and soldiers, this gave Birrell Page enough confidence.
After the World War, the troops of the Republic of Congo expanded to 100,000 people. Due to the support of southern Africa, the troops of the Republic of Congo were equipped with advanced Lee Enfield and general-purpose machine guns. Perhaps for this reason, Billel Page believed that the troops of the Republic of Congo
Can compete with southern Africa.
At least that's what Birrell Page thinks.
"I have always remembered this, so I can't just watch you drag the Republic of Congo into the abyss. Have you considered how serious the consequences will be if you offend southern Africa." Haydn McAdam said bitterly, Republic of Congo
By providing various resources to southern Africa, the country's national strength has improved, and this cannot ruin the good situation.
"Mr. Speaker, this is a business behavior of a businessman and has nothing to do with us." Isaiah Chamberlain thought he had a perfect excuse.
"Then you'd better think of a way to make Count Matilda and Marquis of Nyasaland believe you." Haydn McAdam dismissed it. This reason was unconvincing.
"If it were not for the Marquis of Nyasaland, our Republic of Congo would be better developed than it is now." Bielel Page complained, referring to the Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd.
Katanga, Kivu, and Lomami leased by Upper Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. add up to nearly 400,000 square kilometers.
These 400,000 square kilometers of mineral resource storage account for more than 90% of the total domestic resources of the Republic of Congo. Even the diamond mines in Kasai are occupied by Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. The government of the Republic of Congo can tax
, but the tax rate is so low that it is almost negligible.
This is the tragedy of a weak country.
"Billal, pay attention to your words. You should know what kind of uproar your words will cause if they are spread." Hayden McAdam said in a stern tone. As the defense minister, if Billel Page does not pay attention to his words and deeds, he will indeed
cause serious consequences.
"Mr. Speaker, can't you even say something now?" Birrell Page was angry. In his opinion, Haydn McAdam was too weak when facing southern Africa.
"Okay gentlemen, it's just a factory. There's no need to take it so seriously." Isaiah Chamberlain tried to lighten the atmosphere.
"Haha, I'm afraid some people don't think so." Birrell Page said in a strange tone.
The meeting did not reach any consensus. After returning home, Haydn McAdam called his son into the study.
"You are going to go to Nyasaland immediately to show your attitude to the Marquis of Nyasaland. Some of us have gone too far. They will kill us all." Haydn McAdam has his own contact channel.
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"Is the situation serious?" Leandre McAdam is 40 years old. He owns two trading companies, operating in timber and stone respectively. Most of his products are sold to southern Africa.
"Seriously, the Marquis of Nyasaland will not let the Republic of Congo embark on the Nyasaland-style development path, at least not now -" Haydn McAdam has his own ideals, but Haydn McAdam himself should be
Can't see it anymore.
"I really don't understand. The weapons and ammunition produced in Nyasaland are of reliable quality, and the prices sold to us are not expensive. Is it really necessary to organize production by ourselves? We don't even have enough skilled workers-" Leandre believes in manufacturing. Buying is worse than renting.
"Leander, that's not the case. Isaiah and Isaac are actually right, but they are just inappropriate." Haydn looked at Leander with disappointment in his eyes.
"Sir, Mr. Bradley has arrived -" the butler knocked on the door and announced that Bradley was the ambassador of Southern Africa to the Republic of Congo. After the Paris Peace Conference, Southern Africa and the Republic of Congo finally established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.
"Invite him to the study -" Haydn cheered up. Bradley's visit at this time was probably for the arsenal.
Sure enough, after Bradley and Haydn met, they exchanged a few words and then asked Haydn about his attitude towards the arsenal.
"I definitely disapprove, but I am already old and my influence on Boma is limited. I will do my best to prevent the completion of the factory." Haydn frowned, and Bradley's expression was not relaxed.
"So, Mr. President and Prime Minister both agree to establish an arsenal?" Bradley also did not expect that the leader of the Republic of Congo would be so radical.
"And Defense Minister Birrell, this guy is absolutely crazy." Haydn also couldn't understand it, and never imagined that after the world war, there would be people trying to challenge southern Africa.
"Okay, Mr. Speaker, Count Matilda asked me to convey his greetings to you. I hope you can visit southern Africa in the near future. Count Matilda has some issues that need to be discussed with you face to face." Bradley
An invitation was extended to Haydn.
"It's a great honor -" Haydn agreed happily, but at the same time there was a faint expectation in his heart.
Haydn is not actually old now. In the political field, there is actually the possibility of further advancement.
What Hayden didn't know was that after Bradley returned to the Southern African Embassy in Boma, he immediately used the telegram in the embassy to report to Southern Africa and invited Douglas, the head of Brad's office in the Republic of Congo, to have dinner with him.
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Douglas was a British man born in southern Africa. He participated in the World War. After the war, he retired and came to work in Bullard's office. He was then sent to the Republic of Congo.
The dinner was held in a restaurant not far from Haydn's residence. Haydn walked to the restaurant instead of taking a car.
As Speaker, Haydn lives in a high-end residential area in Boma, where police patrols are always available and the public security situation is good.
After the outbreak of the economic crisis, the economy of the Republic of Congo has also been affected to a certain extent, and the security situation has also deteriorated. The Boma Police Department has strengthened patrols in wealthy areas. Relatively speaking, the security situation in wealthy areas is quite good.
On the way to the restaurant, Haydn had been thinking about how to solve the problem of the arsenal.
The simplest way is to build the arsenal but not put it into use, so that it will not irritate southern Africa and give an explanation to the radicals in the Republic of Congo.
I just don’t know if Isaiah and Isaac will agree to this plan. Billel Page will definitely not agree. However, Billel Page’s influence is limited. Without the support of the president and prime minister, than Billel Page.
Lal Page also did nothing.
There had just been a light rain in Boma in the evening, and the air was extremely fresh.
Someone came across from Haydn. The person seemed to know Haydn and greeted Haydn warmly.
"Haha, hello-" Haydn responded politely.
The smile on the man's face suddenly turned ferocious, he took out a pistol from his pocket, pointed it at Haydn and fired three times.
Bah—bah—bah—
Haydn immediately fell into a pool of blood.
The secretary and the guard who were ten meters behind Haydn had no time to react. As soon as the guard pulled out his gun, the assassin turned around and ran away, quickly disappearing without a trace.
