Although Roque will certainly not be independent from Britain in the short term, the British government may not necessarily think so.
After all, the British colonies are all seeking autonomy. Previously it was Canada and Australia, and now it is New Zealand and southern Africa. Nyasaland is a part of southern Africa. It is difficult to say how much trust the British government has in Rock.
If Roque agrees to the German Foreign Minister's visit to Nyasaland, it is hard to say what the consequences will be. If the British government trusts Roque, it will be fine. If it does not trust Roque, then it may affect the autonomy of southern Africa.
This is something Rock cannot accept no matter what.
So after Roark returned to Nyasaland, he immediately called London and asked London to decide how to respond.
London's response was still quick, and it replied to Roque the next day, agreeing to the German Foreign Minister's visit to Nyasaland, and asking Adele Nyasaland, who was idle at home, to be responsible for the reception.
In line with the principle of status reciprocity, London appointed Ade as Commissioner for Nyasaland and Rhodesia and reassigned Ade back to southern Africa. This is the best news in recent times.
For this reason, Roque returned to Pretoria and discussed with Philip face to face how to receive Ad.
Philip knew that Roque had always hoped that Adelaide would serve as the first prime minister of southern Africa after autonomy.
Philip had no objection to this before, but after serving as Prime Minister of the Transvaal for a period of time, Philip's ideas began to change, which was unexpected by Rock.
"Of course it would be good for Lord Harewood to return to southern Africa, but Locke, have you ever considered that Lord Harewood is not necessarily willing to see southern Africa become autonomous and conquer the two countries established by the Boers during Lord Harewood's term?
The greatest political achievement, so Lord Harewood's ideas may run counter to yours, so you have to be mentally prepared." Philip did not directly object, but Roque could understand what Philip meant. Philip really did not want Ade to return to the south.
Africa.
It is estimated that there are many people in southern Africa who think the same as Philip, because everyone knows that if Ade returns to southern Africa, he will almost be destined to be the prime minister of the Southern African Federation. All those who are qualified to compete for the position of prime minister,
They will insist on opposing Ade's return to southern Africa.
Roque did not think so much. Even if Roque had the opportunity to serve as the Prime Minister of the Southern African Union, Roque would refuse to resign.
One Nyasaland is already busy enough for Rock. If we zoom in to the entire southern Africa, then even if Rock has three heads and six arms, he will not be able to fully handle the complex situation in southern Africa.
"I had already communicated with Lord Harewood about the matter in advance when I was in London. However, Lord Harewood had not yet made up his mind at that time. Therefore, Lord Harewood has been very conflicted during this period. Now it seems that the autonomy of Southern Africa has been
It is inevitable, so Lord Harewood should not refuse, otherwise it will be irresponsible to southern Africa." Rock is good at setting the agenda, and he is not afraid of Ade's disapproval for such a big hat.
Ade's diligent work day and night during his tenure as governor-general left a deep impression on Roque. Philip also performed well during his tenure as prime minister, but there was still a gap between him and Ade.
If the situation is magnified to the whole of southern Africa, then after the establishment of the Southern African Union, the Prime Minister will face a more complex situation. Whether Philip will be able to handle the complex situation at that time is still a question, and this issue is for Adele
Say it doesn't exist.
Compared with southern Africa ten years ago, the situation in southern Africa today has actually been greatly improved. At least now southern Africa has completed formal unification, and the two Boer countries have become history. And all this happened in
Completed during Ade's term of office.
If Philip wants to prove himself, he must reach a higher level than Ade, which is almost impossible in southern Africa today.
In fact, Phillip had discussed this issue with Roque before, and Roque's attitude was very firm at that time, so Phillip was not too surprised after hearing Roque's words, but the expression on his face was slightly embarrassed.
Of course Rock noticed this too.
"Actually, if Lord Harewood does not return to southern Africa, you are the best candidate for the future prime minister. However, it is not easy to be the prime minister. If not, all your fame will be in vain, so it is better for you to stay in your current position.
, at least this way you don't have to worry about where Southern Africa will go in the future." Roque didn't want Philip to go into this muddy water. Southern Africa will definitely be independent in the future. Being prime minister now is actually being roasted on the fire.
With the development of the Transvaal, more and more people believe that southern African autonomy is the best choice for the Transvaal.
Those people only saw the advantages of self-government and did not consider how heavy a burden it would bring to the Transvaal government once it was saddled with Orange, Natal, and the Bechuanaland Protectorate.
Therefore, the future prime minister will definitely be in a difficult position. For a "state" like the Transvaal, it is difficult to grasp the scale of not forcing it too much and not letting it go its own way.
What's more, there are still careerists like Rock and Stoudemire. These two people have now made up their minds to use the autonomy of southern Africa to break away from the checks and balances of the British government, and then seek further actions.
Therefore, the Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa in a few years will probably be very miserable. There will only be less than ten years left in the First World War. No matter who sits in that position, he will face many challenges by then.
"I know, but a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier. Everyone wants to accept a higher challenge." Philip felt a little regretful, but he could still accept it.
When he arrived in Pretoria, Rock stayed at Henry's house for food and accommodation.
Henry now does not live in the city of Pretoria, but in a manor on the outskirts of Pretoria.
When Rock came to Henry's Manor, he felt like he had seen it before. After walking around, Rock was surprised to find that Henry's manor was a replica of Adelaide's manor in the suburbs of Cape Town.
"When we were responsible for the security of the Governor's banquet, I vowed that we would live in the same house as the Governor in the future. Pretoria is not Cape Town, but it does not affect me from building a manor here. How do you feel?
Like? Isn't it amazing?" Henry showed off to Rock proudly.
This does not mean that Henry also wanted to be governor. It only means that the manor where Ade lived at that time left such a deep impression on Henry that Henry cannot let go now.
Rock can understand Henry's approach. Who doesn't have some small ideals? Rock once vowed to buy two bowls of tofu at a time when he had money, and drank one bowl and poured another bowl. However, he has never implemented it now.
It’s not that Roque is reluctant to part with it, but there is no tofu noodle in southern Africa.
Sitting in the spacious and bright living room, Rock and Henry talked about their work arrangements during this period, and Henry became too lazy to lift his spirits.
"It's up to you. You can do more hard work than me. I'm very satisfied to have reached this point. It doesn't matter whether you can continue to climb up. It's enough for you and Irving to work hard. The future Matilda family must
It's up to you to carry it forward." Henry smiled evilly. Lacey was nearly six months pregnant again, and he was indeed satisfied now.
Henry's fiefdom used to be a barren land, but after the discovery of iron ore in the fiefdom, Fawalt has developed quite well in recent years, making Henry a lot of money every year. Henry is now in a high position, even if
When the Southern African Union is established in the future, Henry will definitely become one of the leaders. For Henry, there is indeed nothing dissatisfied.
Roque will definitely not be satisfied. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Henry can live carelessly, but hundreds of thousands of Chinese in southern Africa depend on Roque for their lives. So Roque is not as free and easy as Henry. He must fight for what he has to fight for.
Fight, you must grab what needs to be grabbed.
"I may stay in Nyasaland and Transvaal for more time in the future, and fewer and fewer people will come back. Even if you don't want to continue to climb up, you have to hold on to your current power. Only then can you
It is the foundation of the long-lasting prosperity of the Matilda family in southern Africa." Rock just reminded that Henry was white, and actually didn't have much to worry about in this regard.
The same is true for Roque now. Whether Roque stays in Nyasaland for a long time or stays in Johannesburg for a long time, it will not affect Roque's control of the newly formed 1st Cavalry Division. The future
It is basically impossible for the Southern African Union to directly transfer Roque with a transfer order like London did in the past.
The current newly formed 1st Cavalry Division is a monolith from top to bottom. No matter how hard it is, water can't penetrate it and needles can't loosen it. No matter who wants to take Roque's place, Roque can easily take them out.
This is actually the case even with the current Johannesburg Police Department, that is, Harry Spencer has never taken any action against the Chinese-American community, so Harry Spencer can continue to stay as police chief.
If Harry Spencer does anything against Chinese people, all it takes is one order from Rock, and the entire Johannesburg Police Department will lose control in an instant, and Harry Spencer will still be in trouble.
In mid-December, just before Christmas, Alfred Milner came to Nyasaland, preparing to receive the visiting German Foreign Minister on behalf of Nyasaland.
This is Alfred Milner's first time coming to Nyasaland. Obviously, everything in Nyasaland is very strange to Alfred Milner. Alfred Milner is also very unfamiliar.
I never expected that Nyasaland would be so prosperous.
To Rock, Ade is no outsider, so after arriving in Nyasaland, Ade directly moved into Eagle Castle in Little Rock.
At night, Rock and Ade stood on the balcony of Eagle Castle, overlooking the brightly lit Little Rock. Ade's mood was a bit complicated. The scene in front of him should not belong to Nyasaland.
