At the time of the meeting between James John and Bill Simon, the Metropolitan Police were investigating Valentine's death.
"The forensic autopsy results have come out. Valentine contained a large amount of alcohol in his body. Regardless of whether there was any problem with the car, Valentine's death is inseparable from his heavy drinking." Frank First, Senior Inspector of the London Police Department
Time to report to Director Brian Jones.
The London Police Department still takes Valentine's accident very seriously. Last night, Brian Jones received calls from several members of Congress, demanding that the London Police Department thoroughly investigate the cause of Valentine's death.
I have to say that Valentine's death is indeed a bit sensitive at this special time and has stirred up the nerves of many people.
It would be fine if it was a normal death.
If it is abnormal, then many people will be restless. In recent days, the prince has been exposed to scandals, members of Congress have been investigated, and now a newspaper owner has died unexpectedly. God knows which one will come first, tomorrow or the accident.
“Is there any problem with the vehicle?” Brian was still focused on the car.
If the car had been tampered with, then Valentine's death was definitely not an accident.
If not, then human factors can be ruled out.
“The vehicle has been towed away by Rolls-Royce’s after-sales department for a thorough inspection, and the results have not yet come out.” Frank looked helpless.
This is very embarrassing. Rolls-Royce has been acquired by Nyasaland Motors, and Lord is also a brand of Nyasaland Motors.
The car involved in the accident was a Lord's car, and it is now being inspected by Rolls-Royce. I can tell with my heels that there is definitely nothing wrong with the car.
Now we can only hope that Rolls-Royce can guarantee a fair stance.
But this statement itself does not sound reliable.
"Can't we inspect the cars?" Brian Jones was helpless. If this matter spread, it would become a scandal for the London Police Department. The Metropolitan Police Department of the British Empire does not even have the ability to inspect vehicles. It is simply
funny.
"Nyaasaland Automobile itself is our cooperative unit. All our cars are provided by Nyasaland Automobile, and Nyasaland Automobile is also responsible for after-sales service. Nyasaland Automobile does not let Lord Automobile's after-sales department handle the
It would be nice if the car was towed away." Frank was helpless. Compared with behemoths like Nyasaland Motors, the London Police Department was still not powerful enough.
“Can’t there be even one car manufacturer in the British Isles?” Brian Jones scratched his head angrily.
You can’t blame others for this. In 1865, the United Kingdom passed the “Red Flag Act”, which stipulated that a car must be driven by three people, and one of them must walk 50 meters in front of the car holding a red flag. The car cannot exceed the red flag, and the speed cannot exceed an hour.
four miles.
Four miles, roughly 6.4 kilometers.
The biggest impact of the "Red Flag Act" was that the British automobile industry made no progress and stagnated for 30 years.
By 1896, the United Kingdom finally repealed the "Red Flag Law", but its first-mover advantage in the automobile industry had been completely wiped out. As a result, no one in the United Kingdom can compete with Nyasaland Motors and large cars like Ford in the United States.
Competing automobile companies.
It is not that there have been no car companies in the UK in recent years. Unfortunately, as long as British car companies show some improvement, they will be acquired by Southern African consortiums. Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Land Rover are all now prey of Southern African consortiums.
So the Metropolitan Police don't want to buy Southern African cars either.
It is a pity that the Metropolitan Police has no choice. At least southern Africa is still a Commonwealth country. If the Metropolitan Police chooses a brand other than a Commonwealth country, the consequences will be disastrous.
Frank is helpless, there really is no such thing.
“Is there any investigation result on the bullet Harriman received?” Brian Jones hopes to get something from Harriman.
"The bullets are .303-inch rifle bullets produced by the Indian arsenal. Billions of rounds of such bullets were produced during the World War alone. About that child, we only know now that he is only 1.5 meters tall and no more than 15 years old.
The boy left the letter at the door of the "Manchester Express" and knew nothing else. There are at least one hundred thousand such children in London. Frank didn't know much information. In 1926, there were no closed-circuit televisions or surveillance cameras.
Looking for a boy in a city like London with a population of millions is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
“We must find him at all costs.” Brian Jones made up his mind.
“Actually, even if we find the boy, it won’t prove anything.” Frank doesn’t hold out much hope. Sending bullets or blades is a threat at best, and even if he finds the boy, it won’t prove anything.
“So what? What can we do?” Brian Jones had no clue.
"I think we still have to start with Valentine's social relations. Just yesterday morning, the Manchester Express published a fierce article criticizing the Commonwealth Games for misleading the audience." Frank has ideas, but he doesn't
I'm sure.
“Wait a minute Frank, are you trying to say that the Southern African federal government caused Valentine’s death?” Brian Jones was serious.
Frank said nothing, his attitude proved everything.
“Let’s not talk about whether we have evidence now. Even if we do, it cannot be used as a direction for investigation.” Brian Jones was able to become the police chief because of more than just connections.
“Our duty is to protect the safety of London residents and uphold justice!” Frank has ideals, but young people do not fully understand the dangers of society.
“Our duty is to serve the British Empire first, and then the residents of London!” Brian Jones is not impulsive, and his edges have long been smoothed away.
“Frank, one thing you have to understand is that even if the Southern African federal government caused Valentine’s death, we can only turn a blind eye.” Brian Jones looked up to the sky and sighed, and the blood in his heart cooled down little by little in this way.
“Why?” Frank was unconvinced.
"I just said it, because we have to serve the British Empire first." Brian Jones' eyes were complicated, with indifference, determination, and a little bit of shame: "We must first safeguard the interests of the British Empire. Even if it is the truth, we
It cannot be announced, otherwise it will affect the relationship between the Southern African federal government and the British Empire, which the current British Empire cannot afford."
"What about Valentine? Where about Valentine's family? Shouldn't their interests be protected? We can't let this happen. The federal government of Southern Africa cannot act arbitrarily in London." Frank is serious, and the glory of the sovereign country cannot be tolerated.
Violate.
"Calm down Frank, you can't prove that Valentine's death was caused by the federal government of Southern Africa. At the same time, I also want to remind you that even if that is true, Valentine's death was his own fault. Otherwise, what do you want? Urge Congress to form
The Expeditionary Force launched the Third Boer War just to seek justice for a damn Valentine?" Brian Jones is sober.
“We can use other methods” Frank did not dare to provoke the third Boer War.
"What are you referring to? Initiating trade sanctions on Southern Africa? Would that lead to Southern Africa retaliating or assassinating one or two Southern African officials to avenge Valentine? Let's not say whether that makes sense. If we do that, it will definitely
It will lead to more brutal revenge in southern Africa, and you and I will become the targets of revenge in southern Africa." Brian Jones sneered. If Frank still persists, then Brian Jones can only adjust Frank's position.
To put it bluntly, it means expulsion.
Or take Frank off the case.
Frank did not speak, his expression was painful.
"I know it's hard for you, and it's hard for me too, but I hate profiteers who ignore national interests for personal gain even more. Other newspapers are reporting on the grand occasion of the Commonwealth Games and how majestic the Crown Stadium is.
When reporting on the beautiful urban environment of Pretoria, it’s okay to even report gossip about princes. Why report those that do and don’t? Why add tendentious remarks to guide readers? If you want to die, just go
If you jump off the Tower Bridge in London, don't drag others with you to death!" Brian Jones yelled, which was really a huge blow.
Frank was silent for a long time.
“Go, find that boy, do whatever you can” Brian Jones’s attitude was not so firm at this moment, more like he was perfunctory.
Later, the Rolls-Royce after-sales department issued an inspection report and found that there was no problem with Valentine's car.
Later, the London Police Department also gave an appraisal report. Valentine's death was due to excessive drinking and driving out of control. The car crashed into a building on the side of the road, causing the car to explode and catch fire. Valentine was burned alive.
This result made many people breathe a sigh of relief.
It’s okay if it’s an accident.
It is not murder, which means that a certain federal government has a bottom line and is still a model member of the Commonwealth.
Valentine's family did not accept this result, but later on the 19th, a business manager from Prudential Investment Credit Insurance Company visited Valentine's wife Monica and persuaded Monica to accept the result.
.
"We deeply regret the tragedy of Mr. Valentine. For humanitarian reasons, we can give Mr. Valentine some compensation, but this is not compensation. Mr. Valentine drank a lot when the accident occurred. According to our insurance company's policy,
According to regulations, no compensation will be paid for any accident in this situation." The business manager was serious, and Valentine's car insurance was purchased from Prudential Group.
"That is to say, if you don't accept this result, you won't even get these compensations." Monica looked sad. Since Valentine's accident, the "Manchester Express" has not been published again, and Monica's family has lost its source of income.
“Yes, if you insist that your husband died of murder, then this is a criminal case and we cannot provide compensation.” The business manager took out a check and placed it gently on the table in front of Monica.
