Having money can build high-rise buildings and build roads and railways, but it cannot buy improvements in the overall quality of residents.
Compared with the Qing Dynasty, the living standards of the Chinese in Johannesburg were completely different. Most of them had no income at all before coming to Johannesburg. They could only work for a few days at the landlord's house every year during the busy farming season.
After eating a full meal, it can be said that even the stomach is not full on weekdays.
In Johannesburg, at least the Chinese can fill their bellies as long as they work hard, but they didn't even have such an opportunity before.
Even so, a scandal broke out in Johannesburg some time ago about Chinese people pretending to receive relief funds. In fact, it is not that the Chinese people pretending to receive relief funds are greedy for money. They are afraid of poverty, so they try their best to seize everything they can to make money.
Chance.
Even if some of the money comes from humble sources.
Rock knew the reason, but he couldn't change it. It was very difficult to change the way adults think. Some people are still stingy even if they have a lot of money. Some people are penniless, but they are generous to their friends.
These things are really difficult to explain clearly in one or two sentences.
So human nature is complex.
Rock still places his hope on the next generation. Now most of the second-generation Chinese in southern Africa are educated in schools. No matter what their family circumstances are, at least in school they all wear the same clothes and eat the same food.
Someone will tell them what kind of behavior is right, what kind of behavior is wrong, what kind of things can be done, what kind of things cannot be done, so that they can establish a basic concept of right and wrong, and they will be more aware of it when they grow up.
Adapt to the living environment of southern Africa.
Although Henry did not know Roark's purpose, Henry would fully cooperate with Roark's work, so Henry and Roark returned to Johannesburg the next day. If he wanted to persuade General Hopkins, Henry still had to come forward.
Now Johannesburg Railway Station has been named Milner Railway Station, and the square in front of the station has naturally become Milner Square.
In the center of the square is a bronze statue of Adelaide riding a horse and raising a whip. The bronze statue is about six meters high. It was specially customized by the Johannesburg city government from Itno. There is also a marble base about four meters high under the bronze statue. On the base
A biography of Ade is engraved in English.
It is estimated that this resume will be added in the future. After all, it is not yet time for Adelaide to seal the coffin. After Southern Africa becomes autonomous, Adelaide will also open a new chapter in its life. I don’t know if Adelaide and Southern Africa will still be able to succeed by then.
What kind of miracle was created?
Henry was fascinated when he saw the bronze statue. He obviously did not expect that the Johannesburg city government would spend so much money to photograph Adelaide's horses.
Rock didn't care. There is a statue of Cecil Rhodes in Little Rock. The square in the center of Little Rock is also called Cecil Rhodes Square. If Rock is willing, he can continue to build such landmarks in the future.
sexual architecture.
As long as necessary.
Ziwei Hospital has also changed a lot compared to before. Although the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been separated from Ziwei Hospital and a special maternal and child hospital has been established, the scale of Ziwei Hospital has become larger and larger. In the past, Ziwei Hospital still had
They are all wooden buildings. Now those single-family wooden buildings have been replaced by three-story reinforced concrete structures. The entire hospital now has nearly 600 beds and nearly 300 medical staff. Both in terms of medical scale and medical strength, it has an outstanding reputation in the entire hospital.
Southern Africa has no equal.
Even many patients in Cape Town travel long distances to seek medical treatment at Ziwei Hospital. Colin Bellamy has now completely turned to administration and is responsible for the management and operation of the entire hospital. When only dignitaries come to see the doctor, Colin Bellamy
Bellamy will take personal responsibility.
General Hopkins was a patient of Colin Bellamy.
"General Hopkins's blood pressure and heartbeat are not normal, but this is normal for people of his age. The main problem is psychological problems. General Hopkins has been quite anxious recently.
His eating and sleeping habits are not normal, but these are minor problems and he just needs to rest for a while." Colin Bellamy was also helpless. Hopkins actually had a heart disease and did not need any medicine or injections.
He was hospitalized for treatment, but as long as Hopkins was willing, Ziwei Hospital would have to provide Hopkins with a separate ward and occupy valuable medical resources.
This is privilege.
After listening to Colin Bellamy's introduction, Rock just nodded and said nothing. A large part of the reason for Hopkins's bad mood was because of Rock. I'm afraid that once Hopkins knows Rock's arrangement, he will soon
Without treatment, after all, it is impossible for the future Southern African Federation to choose a patient to be the Minister of Defense.
When Henry went to find Hopkins, Rock turned around and went home. Phyllis was undergoing examination at home, which was performed by Dr. Kay Mallory herself.
"Everything is normal with the baby. Don't worry too much. Maintaining a good mood will be more conducive to the development of the fetus. During this period, you still need to eat small meals more often and eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible, but you must also consume fat and protein.
The fetus also needs adequate nutrition in order to develop more healthily." Kay Mallory was Rock's family doctor and was very familiar with Phyllis. After Rock arrived home, Dr. Kay Mallory took the initiative to leave.
Although Kay Mallory works at Ziwei Hospital, Kay Mallory obviously doesn't like Roark.
This is mainly because of Ada. Although the "feminist movement" has not yet risen, Dr. Kay Mallory is a standard feminist. She has criticized Rock's irresponsible behavior, so she rarely
Take the initiative to communicate with Rock.
Rock doesn't care about Kay Mallory's attitude, as long as Kay Mallory works seriously and responsibly, Rock can't make everyone like him and just do his job well.
Returning to her home in Ziwei Town, Phyllis was still a little unaccustomed to it. Compared with Ziwei Town, Nyasaland was Rock's territory, which meant that the new First Cavalry Division was based in the Transvaal.
Otherwise, Phyllis would really rather live in Nyasaland.
"How is Hopkins's health?" Phyllis asked casually. This was mainly because of Henry.
"It's basically no big deal. The new First Cavalry Division took away a lot of people's jobs, so General Hopkins is probably a little unhappy." Rock was not polite in front of Phyllis, and in front of Henry's
The face should still be reserved.
"They all deserve it. If they can't keep their jobs, they should find ways to change their jobs instead of blaming those who ruined their jobs." Phyllis is also sharp-tongued sometimes, which is probably related to her pregnancy.
It doesn't matter, after all, the mood of pregnant women is fickle.
In fact, there are many such people, and even most people are like this. Phyllis has also seen many such people. The previous Matilda family was basically in this situation. If Henry hadn't been in southern Africa,
After opening up the situation, the Matilda family is still the same poor family that trapped Matilda. This is the case for many nobles that Phyllis knows.
"It would be great if there were more people like this - let's go, I'll go for a walk with you -" Rock wanted to urge Phyllis to exercise. During this time, Phyllis finally felt a little fleshier than before.
, but not too fat, which has always been a concern for Phyllis.
"Where is Ada now?" Phyllis mentioned Ada deliberately, then squinted at Roark's reaction.
"Be careful with the steps -" Rock didn't continue. Everything he said at this time was wrong.
Everything Henry said was wrong. Hopkins was more stubborn than Rock imagined. Rock thought that Hopkins would reciprocate the olive branch. Unexpectedly, Hopkins refused to accept it at all and rejected Henry on the spot.
suggestions.
"I don't want to be the Secretary of Defense. I'm about to retire now. The future of Southern Africa is yours. We old guys should make way for you -" It can be heard that Hopkins is still resentful.
"Dad—" Lacey immediately reminded Hopkins.
Hopkins rolled his eyes, and then became angry like a child: "What does Locke think he is? That's what he says? He is not the future Prime Minister of the Southern African Federation. If he needs to arrange my job
, wait until he has that power first."
"Okay, if you really want to retire, I will buy you a farm in Pretoria, then build you a house, hire two servants, buy you a horse, buy a dog, nothing to do
It’s also a good idea to ride a horse and walk the dog.” Lacey knew Hopkins very well and sounded like she was thinking about him, but Hopkins sounded awkward.
"I don't live in Pretoria. You may have forgotten that your home is in Cape Town. I don't need you to buy me a farm. I have the money to buy it myself, let alone you to buy me a horse."
Dog, just send Paula to me." Hopkins himself was also rich, so his service as a general for so many years was not in vain.
This request is worse than asking for money directly. Lacey immediately refused: "It's impossible for Paula. Paula will only stay in the Transvaal. In two years, Paula will be able to go to school. I'm going to let Paula go to Ziwei."
Public school, it’s the best school in all of Africa.”
"Why not go to the best school in the world? There are so many good schools in the country. Paula should receive education in the country in order to become a real lady——" As long as everything related to Rock, Hopkins
Dislike.
"Paula is my daughter, and only I have the power to decide Paula's life." Lacey refused to give in. Although Hopkins liked Paula very much, Lacey would definitely not give in on key issues.
"Mr. Alfred Milner has decided to return to Southern Africa to compete for the future Prime Minister of the Southern African Federation. He came back with Roque -" Henry directly explained why Roque was confident, unless Hopkins really
wants to retire, otherwise Hopkins may have no choice but to accept Rock's arrangement.
