The education system in Southern Africa is the best in Africa, and the education system in Nyasaland is the best in Southern Africa. The primary school affiliated with the University of Nyasaland is not as well-known as Ziwei Public School, but there is a faint trend of catching up from behind.
Interestingly, the Primary School Affiliated to Nyasaland University is not in Xuanji City like Nyasaland University, but in Little Rock City.
Many people know that Arthur and Gavin studied in the Primary School Affiliated to the University of Nyasaland, so you can imagine how valuable the admission quota for the Primary School Affiliated to the University of Nyasaland is. Everyone wants their children to be the same as the current Nyasaland University Primary School.
It may not be useful to establish a relationship between the eldest son of Viscount Saran and the future Viscount Nyasaland, but if it is useful, then it will play a key role.
Under this situation, one can imagine the environment that Arthur and Gavin have in school. Gavin is doing better, with Phyllis’ strict discipline, and is still very obedient. Arthur is not, and Ada has to work often.
When he went to other places, there were problems with Arthur's discipline.
Rock still attaches great importance to the education of his children, but he really doesn't have time now. On June 1st, the East India Far East Fleet finally left the port and tried to blockade the Port of Medan to cut off the East India Company's maritime lifeline.
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"The East India Company is ready. Once the Far East Fleet is discovered, it will immediately launch an attack on the Far East Fleet. But before that, the Far East Fleet must first pass through the Strait of Malacca." Sam, the general manager of the Umbrella Company, now has many identities and serves as an umbrella company.
In addition to being the general manager, Sam is also a member of the Liberal Party Committee, a Member of Parliament for Southern Africa, and a member of the Southern Africa Defense Council.
The reason why he can serve as a member of the Southern African Defense Commission is because of the more than 20,000 mercenaries owned by the Umbrella Company. Once a war breaks out, the mercenaries of the Umbrella Company can directly form a division to participate in the war, which is an important part of the defense force of Southern Africa.
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Don't forget that the standing army in southern Africa only has four divisions, with a total strength of less than 80,000 people.
"What do you think of Xingzhou?" Rock doesn't have much expectations for Britain, but if the British government is willing to help, Rock will certainly be happy to hear it.
Sin Chew is Singapore. This place has many names, including Singapore, Sin Chew, Sing Tao, and the Lion City.
"Sing Chew has blocked the Strait of Malacca and strictly prohibited the navigation of warships." Sam laughed. The true relationship between Britain and the Netherlands was undoubtedly revealed through this move.
Although the Strait of Malacca is bounded by Sin Chau on one side and Sumatra Island on the other, looking at the map you will know that Sumatra Island on the East Indian side has almost no ports within the Strait of Malacca. Ships passing through the Strait of Malacca must supply supplies through Sin Chau. This fact itself
It can very well reflect the relationship between Britain and the Netherlands.
There are many places in Sumatra that are suitable for expansion into ports, but over the years, East India has not taken any action in this regard. This is not because the Dutch do not want to collect tolls. In fact, the Netherlands is very greedy, but because the other side of the strait is the Star
Europe, so the Dutch don’t dare.
Like the East India, Britain also has a fleet in the Far East, and there is more than one. Even the smallest fleet has a fleet with a total tonnage and a number of artillery far greater than the Dutch East India fleet. Therefore, as long as the British government is willing to help, the East India colonial government
All we can do is sit back and wait for death.
The reason why Sin Chew blocked the Strait of Malacca is simple: to combat piracy.
Rock also burst into laughter, but he was not surprised by the result.
In 1824, Britain and the Netherlands signed the Anglo-Dutch Treaty. The Netherlands withdrew from Malacca and gave up all interests in Malaya, while Britain recognized Dutch interests in the remaining areas of East Indies.
Two years later, the British government combined Penang, Malacca, Sin Chew and Labuan to form the Straits Settlements. At that time, the Straits Settlements were administered by the East India Company headquartered in Calcutta.
After the dissolution of the East India Company, the Straits Settlements were administered by the Governor-General of India.
In 1867, administrative power of the Straits Settlements was transferred from the Governor-General of India to the Secretary of State for the Colonies in London.
Don't forget, before Philip came to southern Africa, he worked in the Colonial Office.
Therefore, Sin Chew's blockade of the Strait of Malacca was indeed a normal operation. Although Philip had nothing to do with the East India Company, it was a tacit understanding between Philip and Rock Ong.
"The Medan troops have occupied Jambi and are attacking Palembang. I heard that Baron Fawalt has sent staff to East India to prepare to exploit the mineral resources in East India. Mr. Rhodes is also preparing to set up a factory in Medan and set up a factory on the spot.
To develop Medan's aquatic resources, Christian has bought 70% of the coffee plantations around Banda Aceh. Can Adan Company take action? The oil fields in Jambi are still waiting for us to develop." Sam is now
He is also a shareholder of Umbrella Company and Adan Company. Although the shares are not large, it is enough to stimulate Sam's work enthusiasm.
Capital is all about profit, and East India is now like a treasure house that has just been opened, with countless bloodthirsty giant crocodiles swarming in.
However, everyone still has a tacit understanding. They only do what they are best at and will not easily get involved in other people's private lands. The oil fields are the parts left to Rock by others, and the plantations in East India are for the mercenaries of the Umbrella Company.
their welfare.
After the establishment of the East India Company, it no longer had anything to do with the Umbrella Company and the Adam Company, so the East India oil had to be mined by the Adam Company, and the East India Company would not intervene. Of course, taxes still had to be paid after the oil was extracted.
In fact, in southern Africa, due to cross-shareholdings between major companies, it is difficult to clearly distinguish the shares. For example, Henry's Fawalt Mining Company, both Rock and Stoudemire have shares, and Stoudemire's Rhodesia Foods
Rock and Henry also invested in the company. Henry and Stoudemire also had shares in many companies under Rock's name. The newly established East India Company was even directly established by Rock, Henry and Stoudemire, so now Rock and Henry
There is a huge community of interests between Henry and Stoudemire, and they both gain and suffer.
"Don't worry, the oil fields in Jambi are our reserves, and the oil in Port Elizabeth can meet the current demand." Roque is not blind. The demand for oil in the world is not large yet, and the current oil production is enough to meet the demand.
In order to meet the needs of the whole world, the oil fields in Jambi are not in a hurry for now. Even if they take over the oil fields in Borneo in the future, Rock will not be prepared to develop them. For oil, the more reserves, the better.
"British and American Petroleum Company still refuses to give up and hopes to join hands with Adam Company to develop oil in the peninsula." Sam felt very bad when he mentioned Anglo American Petroleum Company. This company is too greedy and has been eyeing the oil in Port Elizabeth.
Anglo American is a newly established company whose shareholders are Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell.
As the oil production of Port Elizabeth becomes higher and higher, more and more attention is focused on the small Port of Elizabeth. Not only American Standard Oil and Royal Shell Oil, but also German and French oil companies are eyeing the oil in Port Elizabeth.
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Unfortunately, Umbrella Company and Adan Company have completed their layout in the peninsula ahead of schedule. The entire Nejd is the sphere of influence of Umbrella Company and Adan Company. The explorers of Standard Oil and Shell Oil can search for oil in Yemen, but
Without being able to go deep into the peninsula, many people believe that there are more oil fields on the peninsula, but they cannot obtain the protection of the umbrella company, so there is no chance to confirm it.
In desperation, Standard Oil of the United States and Royal Dutch Shell jointly established Anglo American Petroleum Company, trying to cooperate with the umbrella company to jointly develop Peninsula oil.
This request was also rejected by Umbrella and Adan.
In fact, it cannot be said to be a refusal. The umbrella company just refused to provide protection for the exploration personnel of Anglo American Petroleum Company, and Anglo American Petroleum Company did not have enough strength to ensure the safety of the exploration personnel, so this issue is in a stalemate.
"This kind of request does not need to be ignored. We do not need the help of British and American oil companies." Rock was decisive. Let alone sharing the interests, it was a compromise out of desperation. Will Britain share India's contribution with other countries?
?Will the United States allow Europe to colonize America?
All are impossible.
"London wants more oil, but is unwilling to pay more. We now transport almost 100,000 barrels of oil to London every month. If the supply is increased, it will affect our plans." Sam knew Rock.
For this purpose, Rock will certainly not sell much oil to Britain until there are enough oil reserves in southern Africa.
"One hundred thousand barrels is enough." Roque's support for the UK also has limits. If you have money, you can say anything, but if you don't have money, don't say anything.
"London just passed the oil reserve system last month." Sam is quite well-informed. In fact, Rock also knows this news.
The UK's oil reserve system was inspired by the strategic reserve warehouses in southern Africa. However, unlike the situation in southern Africa, the UK also has oil fields, but in Ireland. Although the reserves are not large, the UK's demand for oil is now also
Not high, so the sense of urgency in the UK is not as strong as in southern Africa.
It should be noted here that Ireland is not independent yet and is still part of the United Kingdom.
"What does this have to do with us? If London needs more oil, it can go to Port Elizabeth to buy it. It's not like Port Elizabeth won't sell it, so why must we control the oil fields in our own hands?" Rock said without hurting his back while standing.
, he now controls Port Elizabeth and is certainly not worried about the lack of oil in southern Africa.
"The oil fields in Southern Africa are not London's oil fields after all." Sam smiled and revealed the secret. Although Southern Africa is still part of the Commonwealth, it has begun to govern itself, and London will not give Southern Africa all its trust.
