Just as Arthur and Gavin were preparing to go to Japan, the founding conference of the Southern African Union was underway in Pretoria.
With Roque's consent, the pace of establishment of the Southern African Union suddenly accelerated. Representatives from various countries gathered in Pretoria to discuss matters related to the establishment of the Southern African Union.
On behalf of the Kingdom of Mozambique, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Mozambique, Aldridge, came to Pretoria to attend the meeting.
Representing the Kingdom of Congo is King Bali.
Representing the Republic of Congo is President Isaac Pansy.
Representing West Africa is President Anthony Bowman.
Representing Madagascar was Umbrella's head of operations in Madagascar, Robert.
This Robert is Austin Burns who has been shot in southern Africa.
Of the five representatives, three were once Roque's subordinates, and two were supported by Nyasaland before successfully taking office. How much influence do you think Southern Africa has on neighboring countries and regions?
"Are you really good at it? Madagascar is not even an independent country, so it is qualified to join the Southern African Union?" Kitchener was full of jealousy in front of Roque. This kind of thing should be organized by the British Empire.
"Region - Madagascar is a region -" Roque played a language game. Robert had already declared the independence of Madagascar, but France did not recognize it.
There is nothing they can do if they don't admit it. France is now unable to form an expeditionary force to restore its rule over Madagascar.
Even if it recovers, the gains will probably outweigh the losses. France has suffered enough setbacks in Madagascar in recent years.
"Then you don't even have diplomatic rights, so what qualifications do you have to establish the Southern African Union?" Kitchina turned his back on others. I remember that more than ten chapters ago, Kitchina supported the Southern African Union.
"Haha, Southern Africa is also a region -" Roque's answer was simply perfunctory, and before Kitchener could get angry, Roque added: "This is Philip's decision, not mine."
This explanation is very important. Philip was an official from the British Colonial Office and was not a native of southern Africa.
Neither is Rock.
Kitchin groaned and said nothing, while Ade, who had been discharged from the hospital and recovered and was bouncing around, watched the excitement. He was already a southern African through and through.
Kitchen sodium still needs to be reformed.
"After the establishment of the Southern African Union, how big is the total area?" Kitchener suddenly realized this problem.
"More than 990——" Rock actually didn't know the exact number.
To be precise, it is 9,914,848 square kilometers.
This number is not all inherited from the British Empire. West and East Africa belong to Portugal, Dias and Victoria belong to Germany, Madagascar belongs to France, and Bechuanaland was annexed after the establishment of the federal government of Southern Africa. They are truly inherited from the British Empire.
, that is, the Cape and Transvaal, Orange, and Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
That is -
The area of this "also" is 2,480,188.
Hearing this number, Kitchina's face turned black, while Ade's face was filled with relief.
When Ade came to southern Africa as governor-general 20 years ago, the Cape Colony only had 722,000 square kilometers.
In 20 years, the Cape Colony expanded 137 times.
Although the Kingdom of Mozambique, West Africa, and the two Congos are not yet in southern Africa, it will only happen sooner or later. Ade has great confidence in Roque.
"Governor, Isaac Pansy, President of the Republic of Congo, has arrived -" Kitchener's secretary reported softly, without avoiding Roque and Ade.
We are all our own people, there is really nothing to hide from. During this period, Kitchener is also bustling with people. The Southern African Union is about to be established. Representatives from various countries who come to participate in the conference will definitely come to Kitchener to pay their respects to the dock.
"Please, I didn't expect that someone would care about my old bones -" Kitchina glanced at Ade proudly, and he probably meant to laugh at the Ade people for taking tea.
Ade doesn't take it seriously. He has long cared about this false reputation. In fact, his influence on neighboring countries and regions in southern Africa is not comparable to that of Kitchener.
Roque was even more unimpressed. Isaac Pansy passed by Nyasaland before coming to Pretoria. Not only did he report to Roque, he also chatted with Anton. He was very polite and considerate.
"Good day, Lord Nyasaland, Lord Halewood -" Isaac Pansy was not surprised that Rock and Ad were here in Kitchener. The relationship between the three was notoriously good.
It's strange that Rock has a good relationship with almost all the old guys. This probably has something to do with Chinese tradition.
The Chinese tradition is that one elder in the family is like another treasure, so every time Rock went to Pretoria, he would report to Kitchina and Ade's house, listening to the teachings and keeping in touch with each other.
Kitchina and Ade also like Roque very much, not only because of Roque's high position and authority, but now they need Roque more to realize their will.
Mainly because of Rock's good attitude.
The world of white people is a jungle society. When you are on stage, everyone admires you, but when you are off stage, everyone is empty. Thinking about the desolation that Ade experienced when he returned to southern Africa after resigning as governor, Rock suddenly felt closer to him than his own son.
Roque and Ade both smiled. No matter what happens, Isaac Pansy is still the president of the Republic of Congo, and he must still give him the face he deserves.
Of course it was just a smile, Rock didn't even get up from the chair, Adelaide's attitude was even more perfunctory, and the look in his eyes at Isaac Pansy was not even as affectionate as the cat on his lap.
The cat was picked up by Kitchinna when he was fishing one day. God knows this guy likes fishing, [interesting novel www.youquxiaoshuo.com] but why did a guy who often couldn't catch a cat end up favoring him?
"Your Excellency, Governor, are you in good health?" Isaac Pansy was quite cautious. Don't think that Kitchina was kind to Rock, just like everyone else. Kitchina was nicknamed "The Tyrant" in the army.
, the character can be imagined.
"Thank you, Mr. President. I heard that the Republic of Congo is demarcating its border with Southern Africa. If you have any requests, just tell me. You're welcome." Kitchina said bluntly that Southern Africa is indeed demarcating the border with the Republic of Congo.
Not only the Republic of the Congo, Southern Africa is demarcating borders with all surrounding countries and regions, including the Sudan Protectorate.
The current territorial division of Africa is basically determined in accordance with the results of the Berlin Conference.
The "Berlin Conference" happened more than 40 years ago. The world has changed dramatically. The Second German Empire no longer exists. Portugal and Belgium have also lost their colonies in Africa. The results of the "Berlin Conference" are obviously no longer the same.
Suitable for Southern Africa today.
The Protectorate of Sudan was a British colony bordering the southern African state of Victoria.
During the World War, Southern Africa captured Tanganyika, Germany, and by the way occupied some territories of the Sudan Protectorate, turning the entire Lake Victoria into a lake in Southern Africa.
Now oil has been discovered in southern Sudan -
This triggered the determination of the border between Southern Africa and the Sudan Protectorate. Southern Africa's request was a bit excessive, and the entire southern part of the Sudan Protectorate was directly included in Southern Africa. If everything goes well, the territorial area of Southern Africa will successfully exceed 10 million square kilometers.
As for the Republic of Congo, the territory claimed by Southern Africa includes the Haut-Katanga mining area, with a total area of more than 500,000 square kilometers, nearly half of the territory of the Republic of Congo.
"We do not agree in principle to carry out boundary demarcation -" Isaac Pansy looked sad. Halfway through his words, he saw Rock's half-smiling face.
well--
Isaac Pansy sighed, the situation was stronger than anyone else: "——We just hope to get more economic compensation, after all, it is the largest copper mine in the world."
Kitchina said nothing and looked at Roque with triumphant eyes.
The look in his eyes probably means that the veteran is taking action, one can take on the other.
The half-smile on Luo Ke's face suddenly turned into a breath of fresh air. Money is really not an issue.
All transactions between Southern Africa and the Republic of Congo are now settled in Rand. The Rand is very popular in the Republic of Congo, but the currency issued by the Republic of Congo is not recognized in Southern Africa.
The currency issued by the Republic of Congo is mandatory and pegged to the rand, with an exchange ratio of one to one.
This mandatory requirement makes no sense. The rand is backed by gold, but the currency issued by the Republic of Congo does not have any guarantee. I really don’t know where the confidence of the Republic of Congo comes from.
"If the Republic of Congo joins the Southern African Union, can the Southern African Union guarantee the independence of the Republic of Congo?" Isaac Pansy is really worried about this issue.
The core of this issue is not that southern Africa helps the Republic of Congo to resist foreign enemies. Southern Africa is precisely the biggest threat to the Republic of Congo. What Isaac Pansy wants is Kitchener's promise.
"Of course, if the Republic of Congo joins the Southern African Union, then the Southern African Union will definitely guarantee the independence of the Republic of Congo!" Kitchener said with certainty.
Isaac Pansy's face became more worried.
If Kitchina was in trouble, maybe Isaac Pansy could look forward to more.
Now that Kitchener was so straightforward, Isaac Pansy felt even more unsure.
Politicians' promises are written in black and white and can be torn up if there is a conflict of interest. Not to mention that such verbal promises have no effect at all and can be overturned at any time as long as Southern Africa is willing.
What's more, Kitchina is already seventy years old now, and it's hard to say how many years he can live. His promise is basically worthless.
To put it bluntly, Kitchener had the final say, and the person who really had the final say was playing dumb, as if he didn't even see the expectant look in Isaac Pansy's eyes.
"That's good, thank you very much -" Isaac Pansy was filled with despair and felt that his whole body suddenly became smaller.
With or without Kitchener's assurance, Isaac Pansy had no other choice.
By agreeing to join the Southern African Union, the Republic of Congo may be annexed by Southern Africa in the future.
But if you don’t agree, the Republic of Congo may be exterminated tomorrow. Don’t think that Southern Africa dares not.
