It’s not just the pound that is depreciating, almost all currencies around the world are depreciating.
In the context of the arms race, inflation is very serious around the world, and the prices of all war-related materials are soaring. The prices of steel, oil, medicines, cloths, and even food are rising steadily.
The rise in the price of industrial products has led to a sharp rise in the price of raw materials. The UK is a little better, relying on the integration of resources within the Commonwealth, and can still barely survive; Germany is simply selling iron, otherwise Henry would not be able to resist "capitalization".
enemy".
Two years ago, Nyasaland Aviation Group was just a research institute. In just two years, Nyasaland Aviation Group has four aircraft factories, more than a dozen supporting companies, and more than 3,000 workers.
The empire’s trade has brought revenue of more than one million pounds to Nyasaland Aviation Group. How much do you think Nyasaland Aviation Group is worth now?
Anyway, he has much more property than Viscount Glaston.
"From previous transactions with Italy and the Ottoman Empire, Nyasaland Aviation Group earned a total of 1.15 million pounds." Roque revealed some data.
"1.15 million pounds? How many airplanes did the Italians and Ottomans buy?" Viscount Glaston was surprised. All the companies in the UK combined, not many can earn 1.15 million pounds a year.
Rock just smiled and didn't answer the question.
Just kidding, trade secrets, why would you reveal them so casually?
"Lord, you have already said that it is worth exchanging a hundred Albatross for one Dreadnought." Rock was confident. The British shipbuilding capabilities have been squeezed to the extreme in order to suppress the German Navy. The aircraft is a brand new
field, and does not need to divert the attention of the War Department, how much is this worth?
It’s simply priceless!
"Then yours is really too expensive -" Viscount Glaston was extremely entangled and couldn't agree to Roark's request.
Five million pounds!
It’s not a small number. The cost of one British Dreadnought-class battleship is only 1.65 million pounds.
Less than three ships.
Rock was not in a hurry. The world war had not yet broken out, and Britain and Germany had not yet fought their brains out, so it was normal for Viscount Glaston to find it expensive.
Wait until the world war breaks out——
No, there is no need to wait until the World War breaks out. When the Italian-Turkish War breaks out, the British War Department will realize how good this deal is.
It's strange, Italy and the Ottoman Empire have had many conflicts in North Africa, and even planes on both sides have been shot down, but Italy and the Ottoman Empire still have not declared war.
Once war is declared, other countries will have reason to intervene. Among other things, sending a few military observers is a routine operation, so there may be variables when the time comes.
Negotiations cannot be completed in one or two days, and Roark was not in a hurry. Starting the next day, the negotiations were conducted by Rich Wheeler, who represented the Nyasaland Aviation Group, and Viscount Glaston's attaché. Roark and
Viscount Glaston just ate, drank, and traveled around every day.
There are still many places to play in Nyasaland, Lake Nyasa, Cecil Rhodes Square, rolling zoos, and even flying clubs all over Nyasaland are all given to Glaston
Viscount More experience.
In particular, the flying club run by the Aeronautical Association simply made Viscount Glaston reluctant to leave.
Like the Rifle Association and Engineers Association, the Aviation Association is also a semi-official civil organization.
Members of the aviation association include formal pilots and student pilots, practitioners in the aviation industry, and amateur aviation enthusiasts.
In order to train more pilots, Rock has tried every means. A formal aviation academy is indispensable. Various flying clubs are a powerful supplement to the aviation academy. In terms of training pilots, it has a greater role than the aviation academy.
The advantages.
Because the number of airplanes is still relatively small, most aviation academies are still at the stage of airships, hot air balloons, and paragliders. There are not many flying clubs that actually own airplanes. There happens to be one in Little Rock called the Air Cavalry Flying Club.
The founder of the Air Cavalry Flying Club is Lin Chengzhi, the first pilot in Nyasaland who became famous for flying over the English Channel. The club currently has more than 180 members and owns a "Kangaroo two-seater" produced by the Milner Aircraft Factory.
trainer aircraft, two large airships and fifteen unpowered gliders,
Viscount Glaston was obviously surprised when he first learned about the size of the Air Cavalry Flying Club. Rock had always said that Nyasaland was short of pilots. Judging from the size of the Air Cavalry Flying Club, this did not seem to be the case.
The Air Cavalry Flying Club is the largest in Nyasaland. The largest flying club in Nyasaland is the Phoenix Flying Club in Xuanji City, with nearly a thousand official members.
The reason why the Phoenix Flying Club is so large has a lot to do with the fact that Nyasaland University is located in Xuanji City.
However, the hardware facilities of the Phoenix Flying Club are not as good as the Air Cavalry Flying Club. At least the Phoenix Flying Club does not have a "Kangaroo two-seat trainer".
"Lord, these members are not official pilots yet, they are just flying enthusiasts. However, we have fifteen official pilots who will come to the club from time to time for guidance. If any member performs well, they will have the opportunity to sit on a real flight.
The plane flew around in the sky." The leader of the Air Cavalry Flying Club is called Dewey. He used to be a pilot, but unfortunately broke his leg in a crash during a training. After retiring, he worked for the Aviation Association. The leader is also part-time, of course.
There is definitely a salary.
The medical level in Nyasaland is quite good. On the surface, Dewey, who has recovered, is no different from a normal person. He will definitely not be able to bear weight.
"So none of the members here can fly a plane?" Viscount Glaston was still suspicious. Nyasaland had too many secrets. Every time he came to Nyasaland, Viscount Glaston would find many surprises.
But surprise can be described as strange. Viscount Glaston is the Governor-General of Southern Africa, and Nyasaland is part of Southern Africa.
Although Nyasaland is still Roque's private kingdom.
Viscount Glaston's question was difficult to answer. Dewey glanced at Roark quickly, and then raised his hand to call a young man over: "His name is Angel. He will be able to get a formal pilot license next month. Now
Already have the ability to fly independently."
When Viscount Glaston was overjoyed, Roark had a big head.
Angel is Anton's eldest son. This child's official job is as a patrol officer at the Little Rock Police Department. It seems that the security situation in Nyasaland is good. The patrol officers have time to hang out with the flying club, and they can also get a formal pilot license.
future!
"My son, are you willing to go to London and serve the British Empire?" Viscount Glaston immediately extended an olive branch.
"I don't want to!" Angie's answer immediately made Viscount Glaston look bad, but Angie's next words made Viscount Glaston uncomfortable: "Isn't staying in Nyasaland also serving the British Empire?"
There is no problem with this explanation, but I always feel that something is strange. I can't say it is wrong. The key is that such a confident and confident lie makes Viscount Glaston feel like he has seen it before.
Rock was embarrassed and explained the relationship between Angel and Anton in a low voice in Viscount Glaston's ear.
Viscount Glaston suddenly realized that Britain has a primogeniture system. If it were the second son, then Viscount Glaston would still have reason to encourage Angel to find her own life. The eldest son would not be able to, and he would definitely stay in southern Africa to inherit the family business.
of.
With this kind of relationship, it is normal for him not to want to leave Nyasaland. After all, Viscount Glaston is also serving in southern Africa, but his children are still in the UK.
"You can get your pilot's license next month. Are you busy at work?" As an elder, Rock definitely has reason to interfere in Angel's life.
"Uncle Locke, I am still studying at the University of Nyasaland, and it has not affected my work." Angel was still a little proud. There were many benefits to having a father who was a governor. There was no need to blatantly bend the law for personal gain, and she could create as much creativity as possible.
Favorable conditions are enough. Young people like Anqi are at a much higher level than ordinary young people in Nyasaland at the beginning. It is expected that they will do well in the future.
As for those who can't get along well or don't want to get along, they all bring it upon themselves and deserve to be abandoned by their family.
At this time, the advantage of having more children is shown. If the eldest child is useless, there will be no second and third children to look forward to. The eldest child can be raised as a tool to carry on the family line, just like the Matilda family.
"Haven't you graduated?" Because of his relationship with Anton, Rock still knew An Qi very well.
"I am studying for graduate school with Professor Douglas." Angie's explanation is also very superior. Douglas is the president of Nyasaland University and has not taught graduate students for a long time. No need to ask, this is Anton's relationship at work.
It's not a principled mistake for Roque to ignore these things. As the governor, it would be unreasonable for Anton not to seek some benefits for his children. We are all laymen, so don't hold yourself to the standards of a saint.
Returning to the issue of pilots, Viscount Glaston was still very sorry.
"Locke, we must make full use of the favorable conditions and train more young people as soon as possible." Viscount Glaston is still envious of Nyasaland in this regard. Now, more than 90% of Nyasaland's population is
They are young people under the age of thirty-five. They all work in factories, work on farms, or study in schools. Together they make up the current Nyasaland.
Viscount Glaston does not pay attention to workers and farmers. What Viscount Glaston really envies is that Nyasaland has a more complete education system than the British mainland. Now more than 95% of Nyasaland's school-age teenagers
Children are introduced to education in school, and in ten years, when they graduate from college, Nyasaland will explode into a formidable power.
Maybe it won't even take ten years. Looking at such a vibrant young man like An Qi, Viscount Glaston is already a little afraid.
