Kitchin's sudden illness obviously disrupted George V's plans.
Looking at the busy doctors and nurses in the ward, George V said nothing and his expression was also full of worry.
Kitchener spent his life as a soldier and made great contributions to the British Empire. Almost all the wars that broke out in Britain after entering the 20th century were commanded by Kitchener. In the UK, Kitchener's prestige is no less than that of George V.
George V was originally facing huge pressure to replace the governor. In the square in front of the Governor's Palace, George V had seen the support of southern Africans for Kitchener. If Kitchener could not afford to fall ill at this time, then
It would also do huge damage to the royal family's reputation.
George V can almost imagine how tomorrow's newspapers will add fuel to the fire, about the 80-year-old commander being abandoned, the British Empire destroying the Great Wall, the bleak end of the military leader's life, etc.
Don’t overestimate the bottom line of the media. Even the Times will fully cooperate with Rock when he needs it.
After a while of fussing, Su Xian finally walked out of the ward, and George V took the initiative to ask.
"The marshal's health is in very bad shape, with severe osteoporosis, arthritis, seasonal asthma, and heart problems. During his military life, the marshal's medical technology was not developed enough in his early years, and there were still shrapnel in his body that had not been removed. If there was rainy weather, the marshal would
The pain will be unbearable." Su Xian said as if Kitchinna would die in the next moment.
George V could not utter a word.
“Why is this happening?” Rock was angry. This was the first time even Rock knew many of the questions.
Kitchinna has always appeared in public with a tough image, and even Rock didn't know that Kitchina's body had become so fragile.
"I'm sorry, Lord, the marshal does not allow us to reveal his physical condition." Su Xian hesitated to speak.
“So it’s not just the marshal, but also Lord Harewood and Lord Matilda?” Rock drew inferences. These three are all seventy or eighty years old, so it’s normal to have problems.
Su Xian was silent, and he was in a difficult position. No one could afford to offend him.
“Let’s go, Herbert needs a good rest.” George V finally showed a guilty look in his eyes for the first time. He didn’t know that Kitchener’s strong appearance actually hid so many illnesses.
George V and Roque did not leave the hospital immediately, but went to the hospital office.
Both of them were feeling a little heavy and neither spoke. Rock poured two glasses of water, one for each, and the two of them sat quietly.
“Locke, did I do something wrong?” George V reflected on himself.
"Your Majesty, you will never make a mistake." Roque went against his will. Everyone can make mistakes, including Roque himself.
“I don’t want to hear this. There are only two of us now. Can you speak your mind?” George V expressed his sincerity.
You may not believe it, but since George V came to southern Africa, this was the first time that George V and Roque were alone together in a closed place. The walk in Walvis Bay Gardens was a public place.
The key is that George V's security is too strict, and he has followers around him at all times. The same goes for Rock. Zach, Sidney, and Louis are always with him. George V's guards are afraid that Rock will hurt George V. Rock's guards are still
I'm afraid that George V will hurt Roark.
Although a fight was really going to happen, Roque gave George V two hands and one foot. It is estimated that George V would not be his opponent.
It is impossible for Rock to tell his or her heart without speaking. Especially at Rock's position, he will fall out at any time as long as there is a conflict of interest, so it is best to keep a secret, so as not to be tricked and die without knowing how.
"Locke, there have been some problems between Pretoria and London recently. Please believe that London does not have any ill intentions." George V carefully considered every word. It was really rare to hear this from George V's mouth.
"please".
Whether Roque is silent or not, whether he is malicious or not does not depend on what he hears, but on how he acts.
No matter what decision the London Parliament or George V made, it was definitely based on the interests of the British Empire. This was true for granting the title of "honorary white man" to the Chinese, and the same was true for the decision to replace the governor. In addition to Haig, there were many people suitable to serve as southerners.
African governors-general, such as Winston, Viscount Glaston, who once served as governor-general of southern Africa, and even Prince Albert are more suitable to serve as governor-general of southern Africa than Haig. However, George V chose Haig. This makes
Roque found it hard to believe in George V's good intentions.
“Times are moving forward, and a united Commonwealth is good for all of us, including southern Africans.” George V said to himself, but still emphasized the importance of the Commonwealth to southern Africa.
Perhaps in the view of George V, the Commonwealth market is something that southern Africa does not want to lose under any circumstances.
The problem is as George V said, times are moving forward and nothing remains static, and the same is true for the relationship between southern Africa and the British Empire.
If you do not adapt to the development of the times, you are destined to be eliminated by the times.
"Your Majesty, what southern Africa needs is respect. The prerequisite for the existence of the Commonwealth is respect. London must give enough respect to all the autonomous territories so that the unity of the Commonwealth can be maintained." Rock didn't want to blame anyone. Respect is the prerequisite and colonial mentality is unacceptable.
It is a pity that for most British MPs, it is difficult for them to give real respect to the Dominions.
Thinking about it, you can understand that the British coal miners are still on strike, and the British Parliament is indifferent. How can we let those high-ranking members of Parliament respect other people?
The mentality of many British MPs, including members of the Labor Party, is still stuck before the 20th century.
This is the same even in the 21st century.
The most difficult thing to change is the human heart.
“We all need some time to adapt to the current Commonwealth.” George V probably wanted to apologize, but he couldn’t say it.
Make the king apologize
Who is worthy?
At 9 a.m., the Southern African football team and the British football team played the last game of the Commonwealth Games.
This time, the Southern African football team did not hold back, and directly defeated the British football team with a straight score of 6 to 1.
So far, all competitions in the first Commonwealth Games have ended. The Southern African team has won 75 of the 128 gold medals, a full 50 more than the second-placed British team on the gold medal list, and the Canadian team has won third place.
and won 14 gold medals. Australia and New Zealand ranked fourth and fifth respectively. These five teams won all the gold medals in the first Commonwealth Games.
A grand closing ceremony was held in the afternoon, bringing a successful conclusion to the Commonwealth Games.
Southern Africa has gained a lot from holding the Commonwealth Games. In just half a month, the Commonwealth Games generated nearly 100 million rand in revenue. Southern Africa has been presented to the world with a brand-new image, leaving an impression on tourists from all over the world.
I am deeply impressed. During the Commonwealth Games, the number of naturalization and immigration applications received by the Southern African Immigration Bureau increased by 1.5 times compared with the same period last year. Most of these increased people are elites from all over the world.
Also during the Commonwealth Games, the organizing committee received applications from many cities, hoping to hold the next Commonwealth Games in their respective cities.
Different from the Olympic Games, which lost money time and time again, Rock's various business operations have turned the Commonwealth Games into a profitable sports event, and it can also make a lot of money. This is indeed the envy of all Commonwealth member states.
At this time, the London Parliament's saucy maneuvers started again. Before the Commonwealth Games ended, the London Parliament decided to form a real Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee in London and take over the hosting rights of the Commonwealth Games.
This is also because of interests. The Commonwealth Games can make money, and now everyone knows it.
Then cities that want to host the Commonwealth Games must apply to the organizing committee and compete with other cities that want to host the Commonwealth Games.
What to compete with?
Of course it’s money.
This decision also triggered cynicism in the media. The Times directly criticized the British Parliament for being ugly and published an interview with Coubertin, the former chairman of the Olympic Committee.
"South Africa has indeed made money by holding the Commonwealth Games. It has to be said that the Marquis of Nyasaland is a business genius. His business operations have turned the Commonwealth Games into a money-making game. This has been the case for eight times before.
Even the Olympic Games failed to do this." Coubertin admired Roque very much, and then changed the subject and began to attack the British Parliament.
"Making money in Southern Africa does not mean that the British Parliament can also make money. Among other things, it is not easy to find so many companies willing to support the Commonwealth Games. Most of the companies that sponsor the Commonwealth Games are in Nyasaland.
It can be said that the Marquis of Nyasaland’s industry is subsidized by the Marquis of Nyasaland himself, so the Commonwealth Games can make money. So who in London is willing to spend money to subsidize the Commonwealth Games? I can’t think of this candidate.”
Coubertin’s trip to southern Africa was also fruitful. Not only in terms of business operations, the Commonwealth Games were a model in all aspects.
Most of the competition venues for the Commonwealth Games are permanent facilities and can still provide services to the citizens of Pretoria after the Games.
The Athletes Village is particularly popular. As soon as the organizing committee released the news that the Athletes Village will be sold to external parties, the Athletes Village has been snapped up by the long-awaited citizens of Pretoria and tourists from all over the world.
Why do tourists buy houses?
Of course it’s a holiday. Don’t forget that Pretoria’s city positioning is culture and tourism. The city of Pretoria has become famous all over the world with the hosting of the Commonwealth Games. The Times reported during the Commonwealth Games
An event was held to select the most suitable city for human habitation in the world.
This activity was filled with private goods, and in the end, it was not Pretoria that was elected, but the city of Nyasalando.