Now in 1928, southern Africa has become the dream land of many Germans.
Especially for many young people in Germany, there is a popular saying in Germany: You must go to Southern Africa once in your life, otherwise you will not know how big the world is.
In terms of distance, southern Africa is indeed far enough from Germany.
However, this sentence definitely does not mean this. Many young Germans came to Southern Africa because of this sentence, whether it was for studying, traveling, visiting relatives, marriage, etc. In short, after they came to Southern Africa
, and never returned to Germany.
This situation also applies to many other European countries, such as France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
"Is it worth it?" Gustav said seriously.
"What do you mean?" the girl hesitated.
"I mean, coming to a strange place like southern Africa, joining a country dominated by Chinese, and becoming a minority in this country, it shouldn't feel right." Gustav recommended others by himself.
This kind of racial situation is serious.
Germany has now begun to expel the Zentraedi, and Gustav is a staunch supporter.
Gustav recommended others by himself. The living environment of the Germans in southern Africa should not be very good.
"Fortunately, southern Africa is a tolerant country. Even during the World War, the Germans in southern Africa were not sent to concentration camps. Although some southern Africans expressed hostility towards the Germans at that time, that was just the prejudice of some people.
, most southern Africans are friendly and kind-hearted. When our family came to southern Africa, we were helped by southern Africans many times. That kind of kindness from strangers, at least I have never experienced it in Germany before.
"Although the girl has not yet become a real Southern African, she is at least a spiritual Southern African.
"I'm sorry, I don't know your name yet." Only then did Gustav notice that it took up too much of the girl's time. Although the girl did not express her dissatisfaction clearly, this was not good after all and would affect the girl's performance.
Achievements!
Although Gustav's financial strength is not as good as Roque, problems that can be solved with money are not problems for Gustav.
"My name is Fanny." The girl smiled brightly. This feeling is called respect.
"Fanny, please introduce your men's watches." Gustav said casually, without waiting for Fanny's introduction, he started pointing directly: "This, this, this, except these three, give me all of them.
wrap up"
This tone is indeed a bit earthy, but it is really trenchant!
"Really?" Fanny was pleasantly surprised. This order cost at least tens of thousands. Itno's watches are very expensive.
It's true that it doesn't open for three years, and it lasts for three years after it opens.
Gustav was infected by Fanny's smile and couldn't help but smile and nod.
Fanny cheered and immediately called for help. Such high-rollers were not common even in Itno.
After spending money to buy happiness, Gustav finally had a reason to invite Fanny to sit in the cafe next to him.
This invitation obviously caused a misunderstanding by the store manager, who thought Gustav had other motives and subconsciously looked at Gustav strangely.
"My name is Gustav Krupp, and I am a guest of your Lord Nyasaland." Gustav revealed his identity. In fact, he did not need to be so direct. A group of men in black at the door of Itno had indirectly stated that
The identity of Gustav Krupp.
"Are you Mr. Gustav Krupp?" Fanny was stunned. She had never met Gustav, but she still knew about this person.
Given the power of the Krupp family in Germany, not knowing Gustav Krupp is as ridiculous as living in southern Africa but never hearing Roque's name.
Sitting down in the cafe, each of them had a cup of Nyasaland black tea. After learning the identity of Gustav Krupp, Fennel was a little cautious.
However, Gustav was a diplomat and was very good at adjusting the atmosphere. Before finishing the cup of black tea, Fanny started chatting.
"When the World War broke out, my family and I lived in Hoffenheim. I was only seven years old at that time. My father and three brothers all participated in the World War. My father and the eldest brother and the third brother died in the war.
The second brother, who was only 15 years old at that time, did not escape the bad luck. One of his legs was broken and he ended his life the year after the end of the world war. In order to raise my sister and me, my mother worked three jobs by herself and still could not make ends meet.
, during the most difficult time, my sister went to help her neighbor mow the lawn to avoid being accidentally bitten by a vicious dog. Because we had no money for medical treatment, my mother and I could only watch her die." The tragedy of Fanny's family is the epitome of countless German families.
Gustave said nothing, feeling infinitely confused.
The world war caused serious trauma to Germany and caused it to lose an entire generation.
Now ten years have passed since the World War, and a new generation of Germans has grown up.
Gustav didn't know whether the tragedy of the previous generation of Germans would be repeated for the new generation of Germans.
This is not Gustav's reflection on the world war, on the contrary, it strengthens Gustav's belief.
Germany must break through the cage woven by Britain and France.
Needless to say, France is Germany's mortal enemy.
Ordinary Germans may not be able to see the true face of Britain, but Gustav knew that Britain had ulterior motives for helping Germany. Therefore, in Gustav's heart, Germany did not owe Britain anything.
What stands in front of Germany now are, in addition to Britain and France, which are faltering, there are also two giant mountains in the United States and southern Africa.
The good news is that the United States is now severely isolationist and unwilling to interfere in European affairs. Moreover, the United States and Germany have common interests. After the end of the last world war, the United States gained almost nothing and did not even join the League of Nations. To say that the Americans do not hold a grudge,
At least Gustav didn't believe it.
Otherwise, Wall Street tycoons would not have given the German Workers Party so much help.
Doesn’t Mustache know the true purpose of the Americans?
As you know, the United States hopes to use Germany to break the old world structure, and Germany hopes to use the help of the United States to re-emerge. They are all using each other.
So the only one whose attitude is unclear is southern Africa, which is why Gustav came to southern Africa.
"My mother sold her only house, and the medals she and my father and brother had bought with their lives, and then bought a boat ticket and took me to Southern Africa. For my mother and I, Southern Africa is a new beginning, just like
In heaven, there is no war, no hunger, and no poverty. Even if we don’t have a house yet and can only live in a rented apartment, we can sleep peacefully at night. This is a feeling we have never experienced in Germany." Fanny.
I am very satisfied with my current life and full of hope for the future: "In 20 months and ten days, my mother and I will be able to become Southern African citizens. I count the days every day and hope that day will come soon. I know now
Many new friends, they are optimistic, cheerful, and brave, which are qualities that many Germans are losing. In my hometown, many young people are neglectful, idle, and commit violent crimes. This is unimaginable in southern Africa."
What Fanny said is true. Today's young people in Germany are indeed hopeless.
A man with sufficient food and clothing knows honor and disgrace. If a young man has enough food and clothing, he knows honor and disgrace. If a young man cannot even have enough food in his stomach, he will have no future at all.
Just like the famous experiment, the rich in Xiangjiang experienced the life of the poor in Xiangjiang for a day, and had to admit with embarrassment that it was not that the poor did not work hard, but that the poor had tried their best to support their families and had no time or mood to think.
Many times, ideals are always vulnerable to reality.
"Southern Africa is not perfect, but at least in southern Africa, poor people still have the opportunity to escape poverty, even across the class they originally belonged to. Many young people I know, regardless of their background, will work hard for themselves and their families.
Working hard for a happy life, this is why I am willing to join the Southern African citizenship, at least they have the opportunity to work hard." Tears filled Fanny's eyes, which is exactly what Germany lacks most now.
Gustav remained silent, not knowing what to say.
When he first learned that Fanny was a graduate of Humboldt University in Berlin, Gustav wanted to try to see if he could persuade Fanny to return to Germany.
What Germany lacks the most now is young people like Fanny.
Now that Gustav has completely given up, compared with southern Africa, Germany has too many shortcomings, and Fanny has the right to make her own choice.
After leaving the coffee shop and looking at the busy traffic in front of him, Gustav was in a trance, as if he had returned to Berlin before the outbreak of the world war.
At that time, Berlin was as bustling and noisy as Pretoria is now. Whether people were hurrying or taking a leisurely stroll on the street, they all had happy smiles on their faces and were full of yearning for tomorrow.
In Berlin today, apart from ragged homeless people, there are only skinny beggars left on the streets.
"Sir, do you want me to bring the car over?" Gustav's entourage was a little worried.
"No, I want to walk around casually." Gustave shook his head. In Pretoria, at least safety is guaranteed, which can be seen from the smiles on people's faces.
It is indeed guaranteed. As the Olympics are approaching, the number of police officers on the streets of Pretoria has increased significantly. There are mounted police on horses, traffic police on motorcycles, and patrol police on foot. There are also several police cars parked around the square.
Several heavily armed police officers were chatting beside the car.
At this time, a group of children in uniforms, led by their teachers, were entering the square. The boys were all wearing vests and trousers, and their white shirts were very clean and spotless.
The girls are very cute in red checkered skirts, pink lapel waisted tops, white socks and black round-toe leather shoes.
When passing by the police, a naughty little boy suddenly stood at attention and saluted the police.
Amid the good-natured laughter of the people around him, Gustav noticed that one of the police inspectors adjusted his hat and returned the greeting in a standard gesture.
This immediately caused applause from the people around him.
