Rock will definitely not go to London at this time. He might be detained, which would be a big joke.
Even if not, there will definitely be a lot of cynicism. Think about it. During the World War, Kitchener had to report to Congress every week and state in detail what he had done that week. Roque did not want to be insulted like this.
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And the British brain circuit is really weird. Considering the degree of penetration of Britain by Germany, will this really not leak secrets?
The British are a little too confident.
Like Francois, Rock did not pay attention to the request of the British Parliament. Although Andy did go a bit too far, the starting point was always a good one. Rock directly recalled Andy to southern Africa to protect Andy.
Also out of the protection of Andy, Rock wants to put Andy aside for a while before reactivating it. Winston will leave southern Africa in the next two days, and Rock also needs to communicate with Winston on some issues.
To be honest, I don’t care much about Ramsay Macdonald, Stanley Baldwin, or even Neville and Rock.
Only Winston had to be taken seriously by Rock. This was the real reason why Rock was not afraid of offending Stanley Baldwin and the British House of Lords and House of Lords.
“I have been away from London for so long that I have been forgotten. If I don’t return to London, I’m afraid I will become a southern African.” Before leaving, Winston finally couldn’t help but reveal his true feelings.
This can't be blamed on Winston. Southern Africa is too attractive. It is rich in resources, vast in territory, beautiful in environment, and economically developed. The key is to stay away from the European continent. Even if a world war breaks out and the local area is
The possibility of attack is also very small.
Moreover, Southern Africa is tolerant enough. No matter whether they are Boers, Germans, Ottomans, or Americans, they will not be discriminated against in Southern Africa. This was very rare in 1929. It was very rare. It was difficult to get people to come.
Once you reach southern Africa, you won’t want to leave. Even if you are as determined as Winston, you will inevitably waver.
Speaking of being firm-minded, who among Kitchina, Ade, Young Smuts, and even Philip is not firm-minded?
They have now become standard southern Africans.
“What’s wrong with being a southern African?” Rock finally couldn’t help but ask to stay. This was also the first time Rock tried to persuade Winston to stay.
Perhaps also the last time.
"Of course it's good. Southern Africa is very good, very good." Winston leaned back in his chair, with smoke from the cigar in his hand, and a gentle expression on his face: "A long time ago, my grandfather, the Duke of Marlborough, was appointed as the governor of Ireland.
Governor, my father went to Ireland to serve as his secretary, and I came to Ireland with my father."
This may be the first time that Winston takes the initiative to talk to Rock about his family.
Perhaps it has happened before, but the impression left on Rock will certainly not be as deep as it is now.
"I have been naughty since I was a child. I couldn't even learn the most basic mathematics and Latin. What I was most afraid of at that time was the exam. I liked to collect toy soldiers at that time. I had many toy soldiers, about 1,500 of them. Later, my father
He sent me to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and I became a soldier. I always thought that my father sent me to the military school because of my own hobbies. It was only a long time later that I realized that the reason why my father sent me to the military school was
, because he knew that I could not become an excellent lawyer, so he could only do this. You may not know that I took the exam three times before I was admitted to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst." Winston's expression was deep.
, there were tears in the corners of his eyes.
"Then it's more miserable for you. I only got one letter of recommendation, and then I went to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and I got a crash course for senior officers." Rock laughed, earning an angry look from Winston.
It took a lot of effort to build up a little sad atmosphere, but it was swept away by Roque.
However, Winston only stared at Rock for a second, and then he started laughing with Rock until he burst into tears.
After smiling, Winston's expression became obviously more vivid: "In Ireland, I spent the most enjoyable time before I became an adult. When I became an adult, all that ceased to exist until I came to southern Africa."
Winston turned to look at Rock at this time, his eyes were extremely sincere: "This period in southern Africa was the happiest period of my adult life. I was carefree and did whatever I wanted. I didn't have to worry about the scrutiny of others or Mal.
The family glory of the Duke of Barrow, and the fear of the United Kingdom”
Winston's expression gradually became serious, and the determined Winston returned: "But after all, I am an Englishman first, and then your friend Winston Locke. Can you understand my feelings towards the United Kingdom?"
Rock also had a serious expression. Winston never mentioned this issue to Rock during this time in southern Africa.
After all, there is still no way to escape, what is supposed to come will come sooner or later.
Rock didn’t answer, he tried his best to smile and nodded slightly.
"That's good, that's good." Winston finally felt relieved, and the hand holding the cigar couldn't help but pat Rock's leg.
Roque’s eyebrows couldn’t help but twitch. He was still not used to Western-style physical contact.
"Having been the governor-general of Southern Africa for such a long time, I now dare to say that no one in the UK understands Southern Africa better than me. Members of Congress can at most see from various data that Southern Africa is getting stronger and stronger, but
The change in the mentality of Southern Africans cannot be reflected in the data. This is a serious mistake. The United Kingdom lost the United States because of this, but did not learn from it, so the United Kingdom cannot lose Southern Africa again." Winston's voice was low
, the kind of heart-felt touching emotion that lingers in my ears endlessly.
If Rock hadn't known the nature of the rotten country, Rock would have almost believed it.
What does the British Empire say? Anyone who believes in the British Empire will sooner or later be tricked to death by the British Empire.
India is a good example. During the World War, India was promised that as long as it fully supported the British Empire, it would be granted autonomous status after the war.
As a result, after the war, when Indians went to London to ask for self-government status, Stanley Baldwin said it was just a British joke.
The same goes for France. Before the outbreak of the World War, Britain and France had a close friendship with various allies, and there were various quarrels. As a result, when Roque took over Haig's post, the first telegram sent by Kitchener was to ask Roque to be prepared in case the war goes against him.
Under such circumstances, he directly led the British Expeditionary Force to prepare for the withdrawal to the British mainland.
Thinking about it this way, there should be an inside story to the Dunkirk evacuation.
"Locke, I need your help now. Help me return to London. I will effectively improve the relationship between London and Pretoria, give southern Africa a truly equal status, and achieve true unity in the Commonwealth. This requires
We all work together, and this is also the common aspiration of all of us." Winston indeed had a purpose, and when he returned to London this time, he was definitely not willing to hang around as an indifferent minister.
Rock was silent for a moment and did not immediately agree to Winston's request.
God knows how anxious and tormented Winston felt during these few seconds when Rock was silent.
Fortunately, Rock did not disappoint Winston after all: "Of course, Winston, I will support you unreservedly no matter what."
This promise can be regarded as a promise of gold for Winston.
Winston said nothing at this time, stood up and gave Rock a big hug.
With the support of southern Africa, Ramsay Macdonald and Stanley Baldwin are nothing like chickens and dogs in front of Winston.
Ooh, of course, there is Neville who is ready to make a move. Although Neville does not have much role, if Neville comes to power, then Neville will give no less reward to southern Africa.
Perhaps there will be more.
So Rock will definitely support Winston, but he will also support Neville. Adults never make choices, of course they bet on both sides.
On November 1st, Winston left southern Africa and returned to London.
At this time, Winston was still the Governor-General of Southern Africa, so London did not appoint a new Governor-General of Southern Africa.
Roque was not polite and directly invited Kitchener and Ade back to the Governor's Mansion opposite the Palace of Justice. When the new Governor arrived, they were relocated. Brownie finally returned to its most familiar environment.
Also on November 1, in view of the fact that Ramsay Macdonald continued to be in a coma and could not continue to serve as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, King George V instructed the Conservative Party to reorganize the cabinet.
When Rock learned the news, he could only lament Winston's bad fate.
In order to return to England as quickly as possible, Winston took a plane back to London instead of taking a boat.
However, no matter how fast the plane was, it was not as fast as George V. As soon as Winston's plane flew to Cairo, the candidates for the new British Prime Minister had already been decided. Neville stood out from the few candidates.
Became the new British Prime Minister.
I don’t know how Winston felt when he learned the news.
However, Neville's election as Prime Minister is not bad for Winston. At least the relationship between Neville and Winston is much better than that between Ramsay Macdonald and Winston.
Ramsay Macdonald was born in the Labor Party. Although Winston has left the Conservative Party, he is still a member of the aristocracy and is naturally opposed to the Labor Party.
Neville was elected as the British Prime Minister, and the federal government of Southern Africa will naturally have to adjust its relationship with the United Kingdom.
Others don't know, but Rock must know Neville's true face. Despite all the tough words, this guy is actually a famous "appeasement" in modern history. If it were Winston who came to power, World War II would be
There's no telling if it won't break out.
As I said before, the study of history cannot be separated from the historical environment at that time.
Neville, who upholds "appeasementism", has now come to power. The next person to be replaced should be the King of England.
If there are no accidents, the next British king should be the Duke of Windsor who loves beauty more than country.
