Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the world and the best-preserved ancient city in the world. The arrival of the British army brought a large number of European immigrants. There are many dazzling modern buildings of different styles in the city, and those
The buildings that have gone through vicissitudes of life and are full of historical significance give Cairo a special charm.
Before coming to Cairo, Rock's impression of Egypt was poverty, hunger, and the endless desert.
Perhaps it was this inherent impression that made Roque inexplicably surprised by the Cairo in front of him. Even by European standards, Cairo was a prosperous city. This contrast was precious and left a deep impression on Cairo.
It was not only McMahon who greeted the southern African army, but also other officials and several British officers in uniform. They were not enthusiastic about Rock, and their indifference was mixed with obvious envy and jealousy, which made Rock feel the same.
deep impression.
From an objective perspective, the military in southern Africa is indeed hateful.
Just behind Rock, shirtless and barefoot dock workers were working hard to hoist various large-scale equipment of the Southern African army onto the dock using ropes. The number of cars was the main reason for all kinds of envy and jealousy. The British Army did not
It is said that cars are also very rare equipment for the well-funded British Navy. Only high-ranking generals are eligible to be equipped with cars, and lower-ranking officers are not eligible.
There are a lot of cars in southern Africa. Although Roque has emphasized the need to reduce the number of cars, there are still more than 60 cars that came to Egypt with the troops. These cars are mainly armored vehicles used by patrol units, which were used in France.
The kind of armored vehicles that have appeared in the past are now also advanced equipment for the UK.
Although in the ongoing Balkan war, armored vehicles have actually been put on the battlefield.
McMahon also had a car, and it was produced in southern Africa, but it couldn't be compared with Rock's armored command vehicle, it was just an ordinary car, so McMahon's eyes were full of envy.
It's more about trust, especially when you see the 120 mm caliber howitzer being hoisted, which is definitely a big killer in North Africa with backward equipment.
"You arrived just in time. The guerrillas in Cyrenaica have been harassing Egypt recently. Yesterday, Alexandria was attacked by a group of thugs, killing dozens of people. Our troops stationed in Egypt have to protect the Suez Canal and are unable to take care of Alexandria at the same time."
Port, so I'm sorry, if possible, I hope the troops can set off as soon as possible." McMahon is indeed very anxious. This is not to expel people. The troops are going to Alexandria, and Rock himself will not use it. McMahon must play his role as a landlord.
Friendship.
Egypt's poverty does not mean that the Egyptian government is also poor.
The Suez Canal is the busiest waterway in the world. Today, as Asia becomes more and more important, the ships passing through the Suez Canal every day are like sailors crossing the river. The Egyptian government is lenient in collecting money. Troops from southern Africa come to Egypt. All the expenses are
The Egyptian government is responsible and pays according to the standard of a standard division.
"No problem, the troops need to rest in Cairo for two days. They have just traveled 7,000 kilometers and need a rest to regain their combat effectiveness." Roque is not in a hurry. Taking a boat is actually very tiring, and he also needs to deal with Egypt.
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"That's great!" McMahon didn't expect the troops to set off immediately. Alexandria is still more than a hundred kilometers away from Cairo: "Please allow me to introduce, this is Captain Douglas of the Royal Navy, and this is Bainbridge.
Colonel Congreve, Rifle Regiment—"
McMahon took the initiative to introduce Rock and Douglas, and Congreve shook hands one by one. Douglas's attitude was quite normal, but Congreve's attitude was not so good, and he was a bit weird when he greeted Rock.
"Lord Nyasaland, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your name is now resounding throughout the Empire on which the sun never sets. We are all proud of you." Congreve smiled without a smile and shook hands with him in a perfunctory manner.
No gloves were taken off.
"Thank you -" Rock said directly, without even extending his hand. Congreve was immediately embarrassed.
Colonel——
Roque is now a general, and the next step is a marshal. What can a colonel be proud of, just because he has white skin?
Sorry, Rock really doesn't care.
McMahon also immediately realized the conflict between Roque and the Egyptian garrison, quickly ended the welcoming ceremony at the dock, and took an armored command vehicle with Roque to the Rhodesia Hotel.
It's amazing. There is also more than one Rhodesian Hotel in Cairo. Roque must take care of his own people.
"I'm sorry, Lord—" On the way to the Rhodesian Hotel, McMahon apologized for Congreve's rudeness.
"This is not your problem, colonel. Prejudice is everywhere. I am Chinese, and there will always be people who feel uncomfortable." Roque was prepared for it. The prejudice in people's hearts cannot be solved in a day or two. Some people may never ignore Roque.
Of Rock's value to the British Empire, only the color of Rock's skin would be noticed.
Even in southern Africa, some people still have extreme attitudes towards the Chinese. Although there are more and more Chinese in southern Africa and their status is becoming more and more important, some people still have deep-rooted prejudices in their hearts and will always bury themselves in the trap.
Unwilling to face reality.
Roque has seen many such people. The Ministry of Justice handles many cases caused by discrimination every year. Under Roque's instruction, newspapers and magazines led by The Times will hardly publish reports in this area. The mainstream propaganda
It is still about the friendly coexistence of all ethnic groups and the great integration of all ethnic groups. This is indeed self-deception, but over time it will become a universal value and the will of the people can be guided.
"It's great that you think so. To be honest, before you, I didn't think the Chinese could reach such a height. Imperial Viscount, Minister of Defense, and a territory of 200,000 square kilometers sound like Greek mythology.
——" McMahon's envy was palpable. Probably in his concept, Rock has reached the pinnacle of his life and has nothing else to seek in this life.
"Please Colonel, don't be as superficial as those people. You know how much I paid for all this -" Rock narrowed the distance between him and McMahon with a casual sentence, regardless of what McMahon was like.
Man, this sentence puts McMahon on a very high level and lowers his attitude.
It’s not necessarily a question of how much the price has been paid. The main thing is to take advantage of the situation and make heroes. Without Roque, southern Africa would have become the stage for Louis Botha and Jan Smuts. Now Roque is not occupying the magpie’s nest, but
Guide southern Africa back on the right track.
If it is Southern Africa under the leadership of Louis Botha and Jan Smuts, then in the future it will be like another time and space where Africans will seize power and be reduced from a standard developed country to a developing country. It is not that Louis Botha
No matter how stupid they are like Yang Smuts, they are already the best among men, but they still cannot escape the limitations of the times, and southern Africa will inevitably decline.
Southern Africa today is completely different from Southern Africa in another time and space. Although the world's evaluation of the Chinese is still low, Rock firmly believes that as long as the Chinese are given enough space, an unrestricted stage is guaranteed, and sufficient strength is guaranteed, the Chinese
can create miracles.
"If I have the chance, I really want to go to southern Africa and see it." McMahon is very curious about southern Africa. Generally speaking, Africa is still a wild land, but southern Africa is different. The British local "The Times"
We are also conducting continuous positive reports on southern Africa. Not only the public opinion in southern Africa can be guided, but also the public opinion in the UK.
Now more and more British people know that there is a Garden of Eden in southern Africa, where there is no threat of war, where everyone has no worries about food and clothing, where everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, and children can enjoy six years of compulsory education. As long as they work hard, they can succeed.
With an income that matches their efforts, more and more people are willing to immigrate to Southern Africa. This is just the United Kingdom, the European continent, and Southern Africa has a better reputation and has become a paradise that almost everyone yearns for.
It may be a bit exaggerated to describe it as "paradise", but this is the feeling given by media reports. The reality in Europe is disappointing more and more people, and Southern Africa without the shadow of war is becoming the hope of more and more people.
It is just a hope now. When the world war breaks out, southern Africa will become the first choice for Europeans to immigrate.
A more tempting choice than the United States.
Arriving at the Rhodesia Hotel, a grand welcome dinner was waiting for Roark.
McMahon was thoughtful. The armored command vehicle in which Rock was riding drove directly to the entrance of the Rhodesia Hotel. There were two rows of 20 Indian ceremonial soldiers with turbans on their heads at the entrance of the hotel.
When Lee Enfield, Roark and McMahon got out of the car with bayonets drawn, the commander gave an order, and the ceremonial soldiers saluted Roark and McMahon with their guns in unison, which caught Roark a little off guard.
"Come on, Lord, let you feel the passion of Cairo. You have to know that since they knew you were coming, all the girls have been looking forward to it. Thank God, the distinguished Lady Nyasaland did not come to Cairo with you.
Otherwise you will miss a lot of temptations, believe me, you will enjoy it-" McMahon gave Rock a look that every man would understand, and Rock could only smile bitterly.
It is true that Phyllis did not come to Cairo with Roque, but Ada would not let go of such an opportunity. Rand Bank also has a branch in Cairo, and Ada had arrived in Cairo a week ago.
Sure enough, walking into the hotel's carefully decorated reception hall, Ada leaned on the reception desk at the door and smiled brightly. Rock was not surprised, and McMahon finally had envy and jealousy in his eyes. He was so stupid.
