There are only a dozen households in the settlement, which is actually not the size of a town. The population of Nanshan Town is now less than 100, and there are still a few families of new immigrants who have not arrived in time. However, the houses have been built, and it is still the largest town in southern Africa.
The biggest advantage of this kind of common wooden house is that it is simple and convenient. With sufficient materials, a dozen people can build one in a day, and it will not be a problem to use it for more than ten years.
Because Chinese families usually have a larger population, the current wooden houses have also been improved compared to the previous ones. The area of the rooms has been reduced accordingly, there are more rooms, the utilization rate of the attic is more reasonable, and there are also separate stables and warehouses.
, the lawn in front of the house and the garden behind the house have also been reserved, but most Chinese people will still use these fragmented lands to grow vegetables, fruits, etc., and they are always pragmatic.
In fact, Rock doesn't like lawns and gardens either. White people have colonized the world for hundreds of years and have no worries about food and clothing before they begin to pursue wealth in the spiritual world. Chinese immigrants have just left the country, so they still need to be practical and down-to-earth and fill their stomachs first.
Say it again.
"There is no shortage of food for the time being. Port Elizabeth sends food here every month. Although most of it is potatoes and sweet potatoes, some are good to eat -" Ma Zhuang's home is also in Nanshan Town, but his family still has
In Nyasaland, the family in Nanshan Town had two maids hired from the Persian Empire and the Ottoman Empire respectively.
They say they are maids, but they are actually bought slaves. The Umbrella Company and Adan Company do not stop this situation. The mercenaries are also full of blood. It is normal to have such needs. If they hold them in for a long time, they can easily turn into perverts.
, it may cause serious social problems, and it is better to block it than to open it up.
"Reed, try to make the food as rich as possible. I see that there are more children here. It is the time when the body is growing. It is not enough to only eat potatoes and sweet potatoes." Rock has to be responsible for the next generation.
Meat, eggs and duck eggs must be eaten every day.
Just when Luo Ke and Li De walked into Nanshan Town, there were many children beside the road who had just arrived in Nanshan Town. They looked a little thin and their clothes did not fit well, but their health conditions were not bad.
At least his face was clean and his feet were wearing shoes.
My thin body is mainly due to malnutrition in the past. There is no need to worry about this problem. As long as you keep up with your nutrition, you will be able to adjust in a few months.
"We are popularizing public education here and bringing children from more than a dozen villages and towns to one school. Just like we did in Ziwei Town before, the school is a full-time boarding school. They go home once a week and go to town once on weekends.
A carriage can pick them all up, and another carriage will bring them back on Monday. Now that the school is under construction, these children will have to study in the preparatory school for one or two years to pass the language first, and then start learning normal courses."
Li De has made arrangements and has the public education system in southern Africa as a reference. It will be easy to popularize public education in the two river basins.
The key is the number of teachers. As long as there are enough teachers and no expense is spared, it is not difficult to establish a complete and high-level public education system. It mainly depends on the determination of government agencies.
For Port Elizabeth, funding is definitely not a problem. Teachers have to be hired from southern Africa. This also requires coordination from governments at all levels in southern Africa. After all, the public education system in some states in southern Africa is not perfect enough.
Roque was very satisfied with Li De's arrangement. He casually walked into a house on the roadside. Potatoes were boiling in the iron pot. There were cans sent by Adan Company on the dining table. The hostess was busy cooking. The two of them were busy cooking.
A half-grown child was feeding the sheep. The sheep's belly was bulging, and it was obvious that it was pregnant with a baby.
"We bought these sheep from the Persian Empire. It is cheaper than shipping them from southern Africa. However, the quality of the wool is not very good. We still need to ask experts to improve the breed. The most suitable crops for planting here are wheat and
The yields of cotton and dates are also very high. We still want to transplant the farm model from southern Africa. The farm mainly grows cash crops. The food can meet the needs of rations. Nutrition is mainly provided by poultry and eggs. There are many cattle, horses and sheep here.
There are many people raising donkeys, and I heard that some people are trying to boil glue. It would be great if they can succeed." Li De introduced it in detail, and Rock was stunned for a moment before he realized what "glue" was.
Glue or not, donkey meat is really delicious, especially if it is grilled instead of braised, the taste is simply wonderful.
"How is the security issue here?" Roque is not worried about the lives of these Chinese. As long as a stable environment is created for them, they can always create miracles.
Roque is still worried about the Persian Empire. Judging from the information provided by Li De, Lisa Khan's patience is getting less and less. Maybe an uprising is imminent. If it is not handled well, the two river basins will be affected.
In addition to the Persian Empire, the Asia Minor Peninsula is actually a hidden danger. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, some Ottomans, under the leadership of Kemal, have declared independence in the Asia Minor Peninsula. This independence has not yet been recognized by the Allies. The Allies have not yet divided the Asia Minor Peninsula.
It was agreed that if the Asia Minor Peninsula falls into war in the future, the two river basins will inevitably be affected.
The Two Rivers Basin also belongs to the territory of the Ottoman Empire. Although Roque has no ambitions for the Asia Minor Peninsula, it does not mean that Kemal will allow Elizabeth Port to annex the Two Rivers Basin. Now that the construction of the Two Rivers Basin is better, Kemal will regain the two rivers by then.
The mood of the river basin will become more determined.
"The security problem is okay. Umbrella Company and the Sultanate of Najd have formed a joint patrol team. Patrol teams patrol the border every day. Once a problem is discovered, more than 10,000 troops can be assembled within a day. We are also organizing these
New immigrants receive training and weapons are distributed to them. If there is a war, the new immigrants can organize as quickly as possible." Li De was prepared. The world war had just ended, and the machines at the Nyasaland Arsenal were still producing, but
The weapons produced have quietly shifted from machine guns and rifles to pistols and shotguns. These light weapons are enough for ordinary people, while powerful weapons can only be mastered by the military.
Roque was noncommittal. Although Li De's arrangement seemed pretty good, there were still hidden dangers. Professional things had to be done by professional people. Roque planned to transfer some staff members from the staff department to join the umbrella company.
Although the Umbrella Company is powerful, it is still lacking in many things. In Rock's memory, the famous defense companies in the 21st century have advisory groups composed of generals. The role of these advisory groups is not only to attract business, but also to
The advice they give is also more professional and practical.
We had lunch at Ma Zhuang’s house. The two maids looked like they were no more than 18 years old. They were really beasts!
This is also normal. In another time and space, the Middle East was a region with the most rampant human trafficking until the 21st century. Many girls were forced to marry when they were teenagers. At least these two girls will not be abused here in Mazhuang.
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Lunch is a rare beef stew with potatoes and canned food of various flavors. As the mayor of the town, Ma Zhuang will always have some privileges that ordinary people do not have. This is also part of life.
While Rock was eating, sporadic gunshots were faintly heard in the distance.
Without Roark's orders, guards immediately drove armored vehicles to check. This is the most suitable environment for using armored vehicles. The terrain is flat and the climate is dry. The key is that the enemy cannot have heavy weapons that can pose a threat to armored vehicles. Two or three vehicles
If you go with the armored vehicles, you don't have to be afraid even if you encounter an enemy division.
If you can't fight, you can at least escape.
Not long after the armored vehicle passed by, fierce gunfire rang out, mixed with the "boom boom boom" explosion of the vehicle-mounted grenade launcher. In fact, within a few minutes, the gunfire and explosions had subsided. Rock walked out of the door and found
All men, women, and children in Nanshan Town should take action. The men stood at the door of the courtyard with shotguns and looked ashen-faced at the place where the gunfire came from. The boys held various knives and guarded the door and corridors.
In preparation for the battle, the hostess is watching behind the closed curtains. If an enemy really breaks into Nanshan Town, they will not stay away.
Rock didn't speak, but his heart was still heavy. These Chinese came to the Mesopotamia because of their trust in southern Africa, but they did not enjoy a quiet life in the Mesopotamia. This made Rock feel a huge pressure on his shoulders.
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The same goes for Li De, but his mood is not as heavy as Rock's. Although these Chinese are facing threats, they are completely different from the precarious life in China. In the Mesopotamia, the new immigrants at least have the umbrella company to protect them.
Mercenaries protect them, but in the past, the army was the main reason why people were miserable.
It is no joke to say that a bandit's fault is like a comb and a soldier's fault is like a grate. There is also a saying called "an official's fault is like a haircut". This is not a short sentence deliberately made up for the sake of rhyme, but the life experience summed up by people after encountering various injustices.
The fierce gunfire didn't last long before it began to thin out, and then an armored vehicle came back to report.
Sure enough, they were horse bandits coming from the Persian Empire. There were about fifty or sixty people in total. Unfortunately, they encountered a patrol here shortly after crossing the border, and the two sides exchanged fire.
Without the addition of armored vehicles, the outcome might not be decided. With the addition of armored vehicles, the battle would be one-sided. Now that the horse bandits have been defeated, there are two armored vehicles chasing them. They must kill them all before they come back.
The armored vehicle that came back to report the news also brought back several rifles equipped by horse bandits. Li De picked up one at random and took one look at it and cursed: "Bullshit horse bandits, this is the regular army of the Persian Empire - Lisa Khan Tai
It’s too much, what on earth does he want to do?”
Li De was furious. I know you even if you take off your vest.
:Although it’s a little late, I still wish my brothers a happy holiday——
