The Johannesburg Municipal Government's current monthly tax revenue is more than 100,000 pounds, but these taxes must be reserved for London's share, and the profits must be shared with the Governor's Palace in Pretoria. The portion left to the Johannesburg Municipal Government shall be paid annually.
That's probably around 100,000 pounds.
Nowadays, hiring a professor from Oxford University costs about one thousand pounds a year. With one hundred thousand pounds, you can hire almost a hundred professors from Oxford University.
There are now less than a hundred professors in Oxford University, so one can imagine how delighted Phyllis was.
"Really? I can really control the income of Ziwei Public School?" Phyllis couldn't believe her ears.
"Yes, you can use it as you like. If the income of Ziwei Public School is not enough, you can also expand the size of the school. You know, the teaching facilities of Ziwei Public School are not fully utilized now. If you want, you can
"Appropriately expand the scale of Ziwei Public School." Roque appropriately delegated power. Even if the current Ziwei Public School doubled in size, it would still have a steady stream of students, and the enthusiasm of white people in education is no less than that of the Chinese.
"It's all yours, you can do whatever you want with it." Roark was very generous, giving him one hundred thousand pounds a year. Roark didn't care at all. It was just to earn some pocket money for Phyllis.
Phyllis was overjoyed and huddled in Roque's arms. Fifty thousand pounds was not a small amount and could double the size of Ziwei Public School.
Of course, Phyllis also knows very well that things are rare and valuable. Now that the indicators of Ziwei Public School are sought after, it does not mean that Ziwei Public School is irreplaceable. To expand the scale, we must ensure the quality of teaching. This is
The reason why those parents are willing to pay.
One hundred pounds per year, even in the UK, the price is not cheap. This year, there are also aristocratic schools in Cape Town that have started enrolling students. Although their teaching quality cannot be compared with Ziwei Public School, if the cost difference is too big, it is still enough.
Ziwei Public School forms competition.
"Don't be too happy. Ziwei Public School is attracting a lot of attention now. You have to be careful not to destroy the Ziwei Public School's sign." Luo Ke still reminded that it is not easy to establish a brand, but it is very easy to destroy a brand.
Simple.
"Don't worry, now Ziwei Public School is only a primary school. Next, Ziwei Public School will need a middle school. I will definitely meet strict requirements." Phyllis is full of confidence. Now Ziwei Public School is far away from Rock and Felice.
There are differences in the requirements.
Rock had described the requirements for education to Phyllis a long time ago. The Transvaal, and even Southern Africa as a whole, was at least twenty years behind the locals in terms of education. To catch up with the locals in a short period of time, in addition to continuous investment,
It will take several generations of efforts.
Roque now is not trying to cultivate unparalleled geniuses, but more to solve the basic talent problems. Continuously throwing money can solve the hardware problems, but it is still unable to solve the software problems. However, Roque
He is not superstitious about the humanistic environment. Within ten or eight years, Rock only hopes to improve the framework structure, and more aspects will be slowly added.
In mid-April, Arnold came to Johannesburg.
Phyllis was very worried about the relationship between Roark and Arnold. For Phyllis's sake, Roark promised Phyllis that as long as Arnold didn't take the initiative to cause trouble, Roark would never target Arnold.
Arnold seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness he had with Rock. When he saw Rock, he apologized to Rock for not being able to attend the wedding of Rock and Phyllis, and also gave Rock and Phyllis a "
ll.
Rock looked at Arnold's smiling expression, and he had some understanding of Arnold's mood.
Phyllis and Owen don't think so, they still hope that Arnold and Rock can live in peace.
After all, we are all family.
"Locke, I know you have had unpleasant experiences before, but believe me, Arnold is no longer the Arnold he used to be. He has learned a lesson and will not make the same mistakes again. Give him a chance and treat it as giving me and Phyllis a chance."
Face." Owen was very humble in front of Rock. After all, he and Arnold were brothers from the same mother, and it was impossible to completely abandon Arnold.
"Don't worry about Owen, I'm not a petty person. If Arnold can really change his ways, of course I'm willing to accept Arnold." Rock's promise was also conditional, but it's a pity that Owen didn't seem to notice.
Phyllis was so happy when she heard this that she didn't even want to say anything. She hugged Roark's arm and put her head on Roark's shoulder, feeling infinitely attached to Roark.
In this situation, how could Rock say harsh words?
We were having dinner at Philip's house in the evening, and the conversation naturally turned to the National Party.
"Henry Alsop invited me to be the chairman of the National Party. I hesitated, but I have to admit that the temptation of being the chairman of the National Party is still very great for me, and I can't refuse." Arnold seemed to be sincere.
, Arnold would definitely not have said anything like this before.
Rock and Owen looked at each other without speaking. Everyone knew the current situation of the National Party. It was indeed not a good choice for Arnold to come back as chairman of the National Party at this time.
Philip took it seriously and put down the knife and fork in his hand when he spoke: "I don't object to your association with Henry Alsop, but you have to know that the current situation is completely different from your previous friendship. The diagnosis and treatment are different.
It’s cruel, if you decide to get involved, be prepared to fail.”
Philip probably knew that if the National Party and the Liberal Party competed head-on, Rock and Owen would never show mercy. This is completely different from family ties. The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy. Arnold returned to Johannesburg without consulting anyone.
If Philip knew, he would definitely not let Arnold come back.
"Of course, I understand that Johannesburg is just a pilot project. In any case, the current contradiction between the National Party and the Liberal Party should not affect the process of the democratic representative system. If the National Party does not appear, there will be other parties, so the emergence of the National Party is not
Bad thing, this is also part of the democratic representative system." Arnold impressed Rock with admiration. The Arnold before would never have said such a reasonable thing.
"Okay, as long as you understand." Philip said no more nonsense, looked at Arnold with suspicion, and finally put the matter aside for the time being.
Rock definitely didn't give it up. After dinner, Rock, Owen, and Henry came to the balcony to chat. Arnold himself came over with a glass of wine to join in the fun.
"The democratic representative system is just a cover. Southern Africa is a burden to London, so London can't wait to get rid of Southern Africa. The pilot project in Johannesburg is dispensable, so don't take it too seriously." Roque is not optimistic about the prospects of the democratic representative system.
, it’s hard to say what the future will be like.
Of course, if he goes one step further, Rock can also directly explain the prospects of the democratic representative system. Unfortunately, Henry and Owen will most likely not believe it, so Rock is too lazy to say it and let the facts prove it.
"Locke, you are so pessimistic!" Owen had full confidence in the democratic representative system.
"Actually, it's good as it is now. Unless we can be autonomous like Canada and Australia, the democratic representative system is indeed meaningless." Henry's views are even more radical, thanks to Rock's years of brainwashing.
"That's not the case. The democratic representative system is definitely a huge improvement compared to the colonial system. This is the best choice at present. We have no other better choice." Arnold couldn't wait to express his opinion as soon as he came up.
Rock didn't speak, he leaned on the railing and slowly swayed the wine glass in his hand.
Owen wanted to speak, but was reminded by Henry's eyes, so he simply pulled up a chair and sat down.
"Have you had a good time in London these two years?" Henry's words were full of gun and stick.
"Of course it's good. I have food, drink and money to spend. There is no problem. To be honest, if it weren't for Henry Alsop's invitation, I would never come back to Johannesburg in my life. But at different stages of life, we have to do it at the same time.
Take on different roles." Arnold has indeed made progress during this period, and he can actually say such philosophical words, although the logic is not very smooth.
"Let's get serious, Arnold, how are you going to lead the National Party?" Rock couldn't help it after all. Arnold is now more annoying to Rock than before.
To be honest, Rock is willing to face the straightforward Arnold, so Rock doesn't have to have any scruples when dealing with Arnold.
Arnold has made great progress now compared to before. In the past, if Rock provoked him a little bit, he would be as emotionally unstable as a dynamite bag.
Now, Arnold's Qi-nurturing skills have improved a lot. During the meal just now, Rock provoked Arnold casually, but Arnold turned a blind eye. Later, Rock had to restrain himself.
Arnold is a fool, Philip is not a fool, and Rock cannot go too far, otherwise Philip will have a problem with Rock.
"Ha, I am the chairman in name only and have no rights at all. I know that the Liberal Party was founded by you and Irving, so I don't want to compete with you. We are a family. There is no need to start internal strife. Let's just treat this as a game.
Already." Arnold said easily. Rock and Owen looked at each other with doubts in their eyes.
Irving aside, based on Rock's understanding of Arnold, Arnold is not such an easy character to get along with.
"Arnold, I shouldn't have said anything originally, but I still remind you that no matter what time comes, we are a family." Henry couldn't help but remind him, and the tendency was obvious. Even though Henry and Arnold were brothers, on the other hand,
The relationship between Henry and Arnold is really not as deep as the relationship between Henry and Rock.
"I know, my dear brothers, of course I will remember this." Arnold smiled, his voice was very gloomy.
