During the World War, Britain mobilized 8 million people to participate in the war, of which 1.2 million were killed and 2.09 million were injured. By 1922, in addition to the soldiers who died in the war, the number of disabled soldiers who needed pensions exceeded 900,000.
After experiencing the economic crisis after the world war, the pension costs for these disabled soldiers have become the most troublesome issue for governments at all levels in the UK. London hopes that local governments can bear this part of the cost, but the 20 richest local governments do not want to bear this cost.
For part of the cost, they agreed that the state should bear the pensions for disabled soldiers. The mayor of Liverpool even publicly stated: Taking care of disabled soldiers is the country’s sacred responsibility. The state should pay appropriate compensation for these soldiers and should not put the state’s responsibility on it.
Equivalent to giving to a private charity.
In order to better take care of veterans, the British government passed the "Navy and Army Pension Expenditure Bill" and established the Ordinance Committee, giving the Ordinance Committee an allocation of 1 million pounds.
Yes, you read that right. When 900,000 disabled soldiers were in urgent need of help, the British government generously gave 1 million.
According to this standard, the East African colonial government only needed to pay 1,400 pounds to make up for the damage caused by the war to 1,400 southern African families.
Even Austen could understand why François was laughing.
During the Second Boer War, the Canadian Legion that went to fight in southern Africa clashed with the southern African police. A southern African policeman died in the conflict. For the death of the southern African policeman, the Canadian government paid a full 1,500 pounds.
That was still 1,500 pounds in 1900. At that time, one pound could be directly exchanged for 7.32 grams of gold.
Now that Britain has canceled the gold standard, and Southern Africa is no longer a mess, how much does the East African colonial government have to pay for the 1,400 fallen soldiers?
I’m afraid selling the entire Lake Victoria may not be enough.
This is really not an exaggeration. Even if the East African colonial government wanted to sell it, someone would have to be willing to take it over. It would be hard to find a victim.
7 million!
This is the final figure that Francois came up with.
“Your pension for a person in southern Africa is 5,000?” Marlop Jacobs couldn’t believe it. 5,000 pounds is not a small number for ordinary people.
"For you in East Africa, the pension for a person in Southern Africa is 5,000, five thousand rand!" Francois refused to give in. The federal government of Southern Africa certainly did not pay that much to soldiers who died during the world war, but
The situation is different now? If the East African colonial government is willing to pay this money, then it will be 5,000.
“This is shameless blackmail!” Malop Jacob completely exploded, 5,000 per person? Why didn’t you go and rob it?
Rob?
This is much faster than robbing money.
So Francois just smiled and said nothing? Don't give it if it's too expensive.
“And what?” Austen Furui doesn’t wave? It’s like seeing how high Francois can pile the numbers.
This is just a pension.
"Then there are railways, plantations, farms, fisheries, and the expenses of our southern African officers and soldiers stationed there to maintain security over the years. The total is actually not much. Three to five hundred million is probably enough." Franso
Wa sneered again and again? This 300-500 million is not the German mark that has depreciated tens of thousands of times? It is the Southern African rand with a strong currency value.
“Ha, this is the biggest joke I’ve ever heard!” Malop Jacob laughed angrily, three to five hundred million?
How pitiful is this? The East African colonial government probably couldn’t even afford three to five million.
"I'm sorry then? If you don't pay these costs? Then when will Southern Africa recover these costs? When will we discuss this issue." Francois is not in a hurry? Recovery is impossible to recover? Nothing else.
, security costs add up every year.
“Jacob, if you are given some compensation in East Africa, are you willing to give up this request?” Austin should give up his previous fantasy and be realistic.
East Africa is now a British colony? In theory? Southern Africa returns half of Lake Victoria to East Africa? In fact, it means returning it to the British government.
Although Austin has never been to Lake Victoria? But he also knows the value that tens of thousands of square kilometers of lake area can produce, and it would be good to get it back.
Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't go back. The British Empire has given up 9.9 million square kilometers of Canada? It has given up 7.69 million square kilometers of Australia, and it has given up 6.52 million square kilometers of Southern Africa (991 in the previous article is the Southern African Union), tens of thousands
It’s drizzling in the Square Kilometer Lake District.
“Of course not. Lake Victoria can generate tens of millions of pounds in profits every year, how much can southern Africa pay?” When Marlop Jacobs spoke, his eyes looked at Francois.
Don't listen to what Marlop Jacobs says, but in fact Marlop Jacobs is not stupid either.
Malop Jacob also knew that it was impossible to get Southern Africa to give up Lake Victoria, so it was better to seize this opportunity and make some points than to gain nothing.
The key is that Southern Africa is unwilling to give. Not only is it unwilling to return Lake Victoria to East Africa, it is also unwilling to give money.
Just kidding, the colonial governments of East Africa did not want to be blackmailed, so are the federal governments of Southern Africa just the ones being taken advantage of?
"The profits of tens of millions of pounds were only made under the management of our federal government in southern Africa. Since 1890, East Africa has managed half of Lake Victoria for decades. How much profit has it received from Lake Victoria?" Francois
Be blunt.
Before Marlop Jacob could speak, Austin's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
It brings me to tears again. The British Empire has colonies all over the world, and the "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets" spans the seven seas and conquers the world with invincible enemies.
The Americans laughed with big molars after hearing this.
The Germans were also dissatisfied.
The key reason why Britain began to strategically shrink after the Second Boer War is that the colonies all over the world did not bring a steady stream of income to the British Empire. Instead, many colonies consumed countless funds every year because they had to maintain colonial rule.
Sorry, this is what the East African colonial government was like. London had to give millions of pounds of subsidies to East Africa every year to maintain the rule of the East African colonial government. If Lake Victoria generated tens of millions of pounds of utilization every year under the management of the East African colonial government, London would
Believe it or not, he did not hesitate to launch the third Boer War for the sake of Lake Victoria.
Of course, even if the East African colonial government takes back Lake Victoria, it is unlikely that Lake Victoria will generate tens of millions of profits every year.
There will still be profits, but they will not be turned over to the London government, but will enrich the local white people in East Africa.
Otherwise, Marlop Jacobs would not have been so active in fighting for the interests of the British government.
“This is a problem for our East African protectorate, and you don’t need to worry about it in southern Africa.” Malop Jacob thought victory was in sight.
"Shut up!" Austin was fed up with Marlop Jacob's big mouth. Lake Victoria can't be taken back just by shouting a few times: "Francois, if you return to the south shore of Lake Victoria, then you will have to
Give East Africa its due compensation.”
Austin did not want to delay it indefinitely, as neither the British government nor East Africa would gain anything.
There is no formal demarcation treaty between southern Africa and East Africa, and the reason is Lake Victoria.
Obviously, Southern Africa's patience is running out, and the occupation of Lake Victoria is becoming a fait accompli. If this is delayed for more than ten years, Southern Africa can really use "since ancient times."
"Your Excellency, Minister, it depends on how high your request is," Francois gave in appropriately. If the money was not much, then Southern Africa would also be willing to end this dispute in this way.
"Haha, didn't you just say that? If Southern Africa wants to give money, just give it 300 to 500 million." Malop Jacob felt good about himself and treated others as they were treated.
So cool.
“Haha, farewell.” Francois responded simply. He stood up and said goodbye politely to Austin, ignoring Marlop Jacobs.
“What, what is this?” Malop Jacob was furious.
Austin was too lazy to speak. He leaned back in his chair and rubbed his forehead with his fingers. What does this mean? What you see is what you see.
"I will never accept such arrogant and violent insults. Even if Southern Africa is strong, East Africa must take all means to protect its own interests." Marlop Jacobs said harshly. When Francois was here just now, he could
Not so tough.
"What do you want to do?" Austin was shocked. East Africa is a British colony and southern Africa is a Commonwealth country. If these two were to fight, who would the British Empire help?
Well, this is a very serious problem
“I will send an army to take back Lake Victoria by force.” Marlop Jacobs said in a sonorous voice. If the East African colonial government worked hard, it is estimated that they can really organize an army. Of course, it is hard to say how effective the combat effectiveness will be.
"Are you sure?" Austin looked at Marlop Jacobs and returned to ridicule. After drinking several dishes, he took back Lake Victoria from southern Africa by force. Is this what you, the East African Commissioner, can say? I'm afraid that now the British
Even King George V dared not say that.
“Of course, do southern Africans still dare to provoke a war?” Malop Jacob said seriously, oh, so that was the idea.
But if you are not afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. What if southern Africa dares?
Malop Jacob probably did not consider this issue.
“Calm down Jacob, you can’t do this.” Austin said bluntly.
“Why are you helping Southern Africa?” The question raised by Marlop Jacobs is very strange. Austin is really not helping Southern Africa, but helping East Africa, otherwise there would be no such dialogue at all.
"You can ask for Lake Victoria from Southern Africa, but it must be in a controllable way. Otherwise, I will recommend that the Prime Minister change your position." Austin is still very calm. If Marlop Jacobs dares to cause trouble, he will not ask Southern Africa to ask for it.
If Africa takes action, the British government cannot spare Marlop Jacobs.
