The election in Southern Africa begins on October 7th, which coincides with the Double Ninth Festival on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. On this day, the Chinese have a tradition of climbing high, which means praying for blessings and gratitude, and paying homage to their ancestors, which is of extraordinary significance.
Now in 1924, after last year's Spring Festival, southern Africa's emphasis on traditional Chinese festivals has suddenly increased. Although the temperature in the southern hemisphere is completely different from that in the northern hemisphere in terms of climate, the festive atmosphere has not diminished at all.
In the early morning, at the garrison camp on the outskirts of Pretoria, Captain Sunga got up early at six in the morning as usual.
Today is the first day of the election in Southern Africa. The First Battalion of the Johannesburg Infantry, where Sun Ka belongs, is going to the Parliament Building in Pretoria for duty. Sun Ka got up early in the morning and put on the newly issued 24-style military uniform.
, preparing to lead the troops to go on duty in Pretoria.
The 1st Battalion of the Johannesburg Infantry is affiliated to the field force of the Southern African Defense Force. The Type 24 military uniform just issued is a camouflage military uniform developed by the Logistics Department in conjunction with Itno. This type of clothing has better concealment and camouflage than the previous iron-gray uniform.
It is more flexible and more conducive to troops operating in the field. The traditional large-brimmed hat has been replaced by a smaller and softer beret. The officer's gun is a new Browning pistol with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds.
Compared with the Cavalier revolver that Sun Ka is more accustomed to, the Browning standard pistol has more ammunition, is more powerful, and is more convenient to replace bullets. Once it was equipped with the troops, it was warmly welcomed by the officers and soldiers.
Of course, like previous regulations, the Southern African military does not impose strict restrictions on the self-defense weapons of officers and soldiers. The Browning standard pistol and the Cavalier revolver are both of nine-millimeter caliber, which will not cause too much pressure on logistics.
"Why don't we have direct elections? The Prime Minister of Southern Africa should be decided by all Southern Africans. I don't want those members of Congress to cast my sacred vote on my behalf." Sun Ka's partner Captain Parker did not trust the members of Congress.
The chaos in the country during this period has cast a shadow over the general elections in southern Africa.
The electoral system in southern Africa is different from that in the UK.
In the UK, the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons automatically becomes the Prime Minister, and the general election actually elects seats in the House of Commons.
In the general election in Southern Africa, members of Congress vote on behalf of the voters in the constituency. The candidate of the majority party in the parliament does not necessarily become the Prime Minister of Southern Africa. Although in the previous elections, Ade and Philip were elected on behalf of the Liberal Party, accidents may still happen.
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"What are you worried about? The marshal will definitely be elected as the Prime Minister of Southern Africa. Do you think Lord Rhodesia and Governor Young Smuts can compete with the marshal?" Sun Ka is full of confidence. This election can be said to be the first in southern Africa.
So far, the least suspenseful election.
"Of course I'm not worried - no, I'm still worried - that's not right, I'm just -" Captain Parker was incoherent. Rock's election was indeed expected by the public, but when the matter came, it was inevitable that he would still be anxious.
"Calm down Parker, no matter who is elected as Prime Minister, we must fulfill our duties faithfully." As Sun Ka spoke, he subconsciously touched the gun on his waist.
After a simple breakfast, the 1st Battalion of the Johannesburg Infantry assembled and headed to the Parliament Building.
At the front of the convoy is the latest wheeled armored vehicle. Compared with previous armored vehicles, the biggest improvement of the new armored vehicle is the use of run-proof tires. Even if the tires are punctured, they can still travel for about 50 kilometers.
As a garrison guarding Pretoria, the 1st Battalion of the Johannesburg Infantry was equipped with the latest B1 rifle. This rifle continues Lee Enfield's ten-round large-capacity magazine and can shoot continuously without interruption.
It is the latest new rifle developed by Nyasaland Heavy Industry. The B1 rifle has high reliability, high shooting accuracy, and is easy to disassemble and clean. It has been proven to be reliable, durable and effective in many assessments by the Ministry of Defense of Southern Africa.
The rifle, as the second standard rifle installed by the southern African army, is gradually being replaced throughout the army.
Sun Ka and Parker were riding in an improved armored command vehicle. The armor of this armored command vehicle has been further strengthened and adopted a "V"-shaped chassis, which is specially optimized for explosions. In addition to the Southern African military, the League of Nations peacekeeping force
It is also equipped with this kind of armored vehicle and has a good reputation in actual combat.
As the election day approaches, Pretoria finally has a bit of an election atmosphere. On the way to the Parliament Building, huge campaign posters of the Progressive Party and the People's Party appear on both sides of the road from time to time. On the posters are Stoudemire and Yang Shimo.
Zi's avatar, but unfortunately these two are destined to be just running companions, they can't compete with Roque at all.
There were already police on duty in the square in front of the Parliament Building. When the First Battalion of the Johannesburg Infantry arrived, many people were already gathering in the square. Most of them were supporters of Roque, and only a few were still fighting for Stoudemire.
and Yang Shimozi waved the flag and shouted.
"Locke, Locke, only Locke can lead southern Africa forward——"
"Cecil - Rhodes - the future of southern Africa should be decided by southern Africans -"
"Yang Smuts, he is the real southern African——"
Supporters of the three candidates gathered in the square in front of the Parliament Building, chanting one after another. Roque's supporters were very powerful, and the supporters of Stoudemire and Yang Smuts were not to be outdone.
"Captain, we have to keep our spirits up and prevent any accidents from happening." Jerome, the head of Bullard's office in Pretoria, also came to the Parliament Building early for duty.
"We are seriously short of manpower and must mobilize more manpower -" Fowler, the deputy chief of the Pretoria Police Department, was sweating profusely. Nearly ten thousand people have gathered in the square, and the police and soldiers combined are not enough.
To five hundred, this made Fowler extremely anxious.
Southern Africa has always admired the martial spirit. This may or may not be a good thing, as it can easily lead to extreme incidents.
In order to ensure the smooth progress of today's election, the Pretoria Police Department deployed all its police force. Before entering the square, these people in the square had been strictly inspected by the police on duty around the square. No one was allowed to carry weapons.
Entering the square, Fowler still felt unsure.
Whatever happens today, Fowler will be blamed.
"Relax, Mr. Director, everything is under control." Sun Ka is not worried. It is indeed difficult for these unarmed supporters to break through the cordon of the police and the National Defense Forces.
What's more, there are National Guardsmen on duty at the scene. If someone breaks through the defense line like this, then Sunka and Fowler will definitely be investigated.
At ten o'clock in the morning, the Southern African Congress held its first vote. Roque's advantage was indeed unshakable. In the first vote, Roque won with an absolute advantage. Eighty percent of the members of Congress voted.
Vote for Rock.
This also means that Roque has been successfully elected as the Prime Minister of Southern Africa.
