During the Boer War, the United Kingdom mobilized troops from Canada, Australia, and India to participate in the war. Although the participating troops performed poorly during the Boer War, this still reflected the institutional advantages of the Commonwealth. It was difficult for one side to receive support from all sides. On this premise
Next, the autonomy of Australia, southern Africa, and New Zealand was insignificant.
London really began to pay attention to the military potential of southern Africa after the Natal Rebellion. At that time, southern Africa had not yet been autonomous. Just when the British Parliament was considering whether it was necessary to send troops to southern Africa again, southern Africa had already been quelled by its own strength.
Rebellion, from then on, Roark really came into the sight of the War Department.
In many subsequent foreign conflicts, the Southern African troops performed well. Even the German troops that defeated France and won the title of "The World's No. 1 Army" were defeated by the Southern African troops. Only then did Congress give Southern African troops
military assistance.
Starting from the year before last, the British government has provided interest-free loans of 5 million pounds to Southern Africa every year to maintain military strength so that Southern Africa can provide timely reinforcements when the British mainland needs it.
Although this money is nominally an "interest-free loan", it actually does not need to be repaid by Southern Africa. So far, Southern Africa has not repaid a penny. After Rock agreed to jointly improve the bomber with the War Department, the British government has announced that it will be exempted
10 million in the first two years in Southern Africa.
According to the rules, when the money reaches the federal government, Ade will definitely pluck it out, and in the end it will be about 3 million pounds given to the War Department.
Three million pounds sounds like a lot, but it is just a drop in the bucket for the Ministry of Defense. There are 80,000 professional soldiers in southern Africa. To maintain this standing army, it requires about 20 million rand every year, which makes the federal government really overwhelmed.
Now the Ministry of National Defense wants to establish a navy and an air force. Adelaide is noncommittal. Anyway, there is so much money. No matter what the Ministry of National Defense does, it is impossible for the federal government to increase military spending.
The main purpose of Hopkins coming to Rock was to discuss how military expenses should be divided.
"The federal government's military expenditures have accounted for 20% of the total expenditures of the federal government. Now the federal government's financial situation has been in a state of deficit. Other departments have more or less opinions, and the Prime Minister is also in a dilemma." Hopkins.
I can understand Adelaide's difficulties. The federal government is now paying for the east wall to pay for the west wall. Otherwise, it would not even have to pay for the military expenditures provided by London. There is really no other way. That's why the appearance is so ugly.
"If that doesn't work, we can only disarm. The Northern Rhodesian Division has to deal with the threat from Tanganyika, and the 1st Cavalry Division has to deal with the threat from Southwest Africa. If these two units cannot be reduced, then the Cape and
The two Natal divisions will be laid off." Rock didn't want to cause trouble for Ade, but the Navy needs more warships and the Air Force needs more aircraft, and these two cannot be saved.
Having said that, Roque still has complaints about the federal government: "As for the percentage of national defense expenditures in government expenditures, 20% is nothing at all. Germany's military expenditures already account for more than 50% of Germany's total expenditures.
Well, our enemies are preparing their troops and we cannot restrain ourselves."
In the current arms race, it is not just Southern Africa that is under great pressure. All countries are tightening their belts and gritting their teeth. The financial situation in Southern Africa is not good, and the financial situation in Southwest Africa and Tanganyika is also not good. But just
Even Southwest Africa and Tanganyika are expanding their armaments and preparing for war, so why should Southern Africa be slacking off?
"Come on Locke, we will not directly face the threat from Germany itself. Our threats come from Southwest Africa and Tanganyika. Even these two regions will not pose much of a threat to us. If a war really breaks out, Umbrella Company
With just a few mercenaries, we can defeat the German troops in these two areas." Hopkins was also an expert, his thinking might be a bit rigid, but he still had good eyesight.
"That's the best army in the world——" Rock strategically attaches great importance to the enemy.
Hopkins said nothing and looked at Rock with disgust.
This meaning is also very obvious. The world's largest army has been suppressed in southern Africa and can only be in a state of strategic defense. Now Roque actually has the nerve to say such a thing, even if Roque wants to emphasize the right of the Ministry of National Defense to speak in the federal government.
, this eating appearance is also a bit ugly.
You don’t need to be too clear about some things. The federal government’s annual income is only so much. If the Ministry of National Defense has more funding, there will definitely be less funding for other departments, such as education, health, construction, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline fisheries, etc.
, are all big money eaters.
"It doesn't matter. If it doesn't work out, we can still get a loan from Rand Bank." Rock didn't worry. With Rand Bank as his backing, it would be easy to buy a few warships.
"Rand Bank is now the largest creditor of the federal government. Our Department of Defense owes a lot of money to Rand Bank. How are you going to repay it?" Hopkins said, watching the excitement is not too big a deal. The Department of Defense now owes Rand Bank a lot of money.
Deutsche Bank has nearly fifteen million rand, which is definitely not something it can afford to pay back.
"Why should I pay back? I can't stay in the Ministry of National Defense for the rest of my life. Of course, the next Minister of Defense will pay back." Roque said confidently. It is said that the predecessors planted trees for future generations to enjoy the shade. This situation in southern Africa is actually more often the result of the former.
When one digs a hole, others suffer.
"The Department of Defense owes so much money now, who would dare to be the Secretary of Defense?" Hopkins really can't think of anyone who is so stubborn. Roque is working in the Department of Defense, and Rand Bank takes everything he wants. When Roque is no longer serving in the Department of Defense, what will happen?
I am afraid that no matter who serves as the Minister of Defense, he will have to face the mess that the Ministry of Defense will leave behind.
Rock smiled and said nothing.
Hopkins immediately woke up, and then became angry. Damn it, Hopkins is the Secretary of Defense now, so the money was owed to Hopkins when he was in power. Rock was just executing
By.
"No one dares to be the right person. You can be the Secretary of Defense for the rest of your life." Rock laughed heartily. This was a rhythm that would deceive Hopkins for the rest of his life.
"Humph, I only serve this term." Hopkins is not in a hurry. After this term, Hopkins will resign no matter what.
The federal government was established in 1907. According to the Constitution, the term of the prime minister is five years. After expiration, the prime minister must be elected, and then the prime minister appoints cabinet members.
The Prime Minister can accept or not accept the appointment. It is actually very simple for Hopkins to resign, as long as he does not accept the appointment.
"What are your plans after retirement?" Roque is not in a hurry. After Hopkins steps down, Roque will be the most suitable candidate for Secretary of Defense.
"Of course you should have a good rest after retirement." Hopkins doesn't have much pursuit. Even if he retires, Hopkins can still enjoy the treatment of marshal and his status is still guaranteed.
Rock was planning to help Hopkins plan his retirement life when Zach came over quietly and handed Rock a note.
The contents of the note made Rock's head feel as big as a bucket. There was a car accident in Cecil Rhodes Plaza, and the perpetrator was a major from the Department of Defense.
If it were someone else, they would just handle it according to the law, and they would do whatever they want. But this major’s name is Brett Hopkins, so this would be very troublesome.
Brett Hopkins is Hopkins' son, Henry's eldest brother-in-law, and Lacey's brother. This eldest brother-in-law is also a talented person. According to Chinese standards, he does all kinds of evil in eating, drinking, prostitution and gambling. Hopkins
He had no choice but to take Brett Hopkins with him, otherwise he wouldn't be a major now.
Just now, Major Brett Hopkins drank a lot of alcohol at the Oak Bar next to Cecil Rhodes Square, then drove into Cecil Rhodes Square and hit the Seychelles in the center of the square.
A total of four citizens and one police officer were injured during the process of installing the statue of Sean Rhodes.
Without saying a word, Rock handed the note to Hopkins.
After reading it, Hopkins remained silent and looked as ugly as if the king had just died.
Fortunately, no one was seriously injured or died. The injuries were easy to deal with, and those who deserved treatment could be compensated. Hopkins was also rich and did not care about this small amount of money.
The key is that he broke the statue of Cecil Rhodes, which is very troublesome. Stoudemire didn't know how to get angry when he found out about it.
"You go to deal with the aftermath, and I'll go find Cecil." Rock took the initiative to divide the work, and Stoudemire is now in Little Rock.
"Thank you -" Hopkins finally breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of Hopkins's high status, Stoudemire's status was also not low. If Stoudemire didn't give him face, there was nothing Hopkins could do.
Stoudemire has numerous properties in southern Africa, including Nyasaland. Stoudemire's compound in Little Rock is called Lion's Castle, which is about the same size as Rock's Eagle Castle.
Only after meeting Xiao Si did Rock realize the seriousness of the matter.
"The entire statue was completely damaged and there is no possibility of repair. It's such a pity. It is said that Major Brett Hopkins was driving very fast at that time, so why was he not killed?" Stoudemire was very regretful, and the hatred revealed in his words
Simply overwhelming.
"Marshal Cecil Hopkins will re-erect a statue of Mr. Cecil Rhodes on the same spot. The new statue will be taller than the previous one. In order to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future, the base of the statue will be renovated."
We need to increase the height. Brett Hopkins is currently undergoing treatment. His injuries are very serious and he doesn't know whether he can survive. Even if he recovers and is discharged from the hospital, he will be arrested by the police station." Rock can understand Stoudemire.
Mood.
"No, that's my father's statue. I can do it myself-" Xiaosi's tone was cold.
"Don't be like this, Cecil, Brett Hopkins is also my subordinate and Lacey's brother——" Rock is really worried about the safety of Brett Hopkins. The best way now is to take down Brett Hopkins immediately.
Wright Hopkins is sent away. If Brett Hopkins stays in southern Africa, sooner or later Stoudemire will kill Brett Hopkins.
"What if it's you?" Xiao Si smiled half-heartedly.
"I will ask Marshal Hopkins to make the statue bigger." Rock said sternly. This is not the best way to relieve hatred, but it is the most appropriate way.
