It is an obvious fact that although the Expeditionary Force Command once targeted Rock and the commandos, that does not mean that Rock can carry out a counterattack. Compared with the Expeditionary Force Command, let alone the commando team, even if they launch a counterattack,
The size of the Cape Town Police Department is far inferior. Therefore, even if Roark describes in detail what the commandos encountered in Dordrecht, the expeditionary force headquarters will not be punished in any way. On the contrary, Roark and the commandos will.
Being retaliated against by the Expeditionary Force Headquarters is something Rock cannot bear now.
It's best now. Roark knew what he had gone through, but said nothing. Sir Roberts and General Kitchener may or may not know what the commandos encountered in Dordrecht, but after today, Roberts
Jazz and General Kitchener will definitely take the initiative to find out. By then, Rock's performance today will definitely leave a deep impression on them.
"Let's talk about Emily Hobhouse and the two German priests." Viscount Wollaston finally remembered what his purpose was.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Viscount, two months ago, Ms. Emily Hobhouse and two German priests came to Stellenbosch -" Rock did not hide this time, even he had been with Emily Hobhouse.
The disputes between Hobhouses are all revealed.
"You mean, shortly after Ms. Emily Hobhouse left, the prisoners in the refugee camp launched a riot and tried to escape?" Viscount Wollaston's face was ugly.
"Yes, Your Excellency, a week after Lady Emily Hobhouse left Stellenbosch, the prisoners of war in the refugee camp tried to escape, and two guards were attacked and killed. Fortunately, the soldiers of the Third Wiltshire Regiment
Major Bill Bradley led the troops to arrive in time, and they stopped the prisoners of war's riot-" Rock took his time. Bill Bradley was outside the conference room and would be questioned later.
This is the advantage of being prepared for a rainy day. If Rock had not gone to Bill Bradley, but had taken all the credit, then the authenticity of everything Rock said today would be compromised, and the investigation team would definitely
This matter needs to be investigated. In that case, it may affect Rock's transformation of Oak Town.
It's much better now. With Bill Bradley's evidence, Rock's words are sufficiently true. Maybe the investigation team will distrust Rock because of his skin color, but the investigation team has no reason to doubt Bill Bradley. By the way, Bill Bradley also comes from a noble family.
After Roark finished speaking this time, Viscount Wollaston did not continue to ask. Several big shots looked at each other. In front of Roark, they would definitely not express their opinions. August Russell finally said: "Inspector Roark
, you can leave."
It was finally over. Rock secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stood at attention, put on his hat, saluted, turned around, stood at attention, and then strode away.
"How's it going?" Henry, who was circling around the door, was impatient.
Rock made a positive expression, exchanged a "good luck" look with Bill Bradley who passed by him, and then took a deep breath.
"How is it?" Henry's eyes were full of hope.
"It's okay." There was a large group of secretaries and guards at the door, so Roque couldn't say too much.
"Awesome!" Henry beamed with joy and patted Rock on the shoulder before remembering where this place was.
As for the Governor's Mansion, we must not make any mistakes——
Although the questioning has ended, Rock and Henry cannot leave yet. Also waiting in line at the door to be questioned are Senior Inspector Austin Burns, Winston who has returned from the front line, and Rock and Henry in Dordrecht.
The major I met——
Oh, and Sheriff Rahul, whom I haven’t seen for a long time. His eyes are now dull, his hall is dark, his expression is sluggish, his face is bloodless, he is disheveled, his energy is slack, and he is as depressed as if he was mourning his heir——
Well, it’s a bad omen!
The questioning of Bill Bradley lasted only ten minutes. After coming out of the conference room, Bill Bradley was beaming with joy. No need to ask, his expression said everything.
After a set of procedures, only Sheriff Rahul was picked out by the guards. Rahul was like a walking corpse, his whole body was a pool of stagnant water, without any life, and there was even a large piece of wetness in the middle of his pants.
Rock watched Rahul being carried away and his heart stopped. Although the refugee camp is now in order, it was a fact that the death rate in the refugee camp reached 20% three months ago. No one can change it. This is not an expeditionary force.
The responsibility of the headquarters is not the responsibility of the Cape Town Police Department, nor is it the responsibility of Rock and Bill Bradley, but someone must be responsible for this, so Rahul is the scapegoat.
"Locke, you did a good job. Go change your clothes and attend the dinner prepared by His Excellency the Governor for Viscount Wollaston later." August Russell looked equally happy when he walked out of the conference room.
Just be happy. Roark is very good at changing clothes. Mill Street is not far from the Governor's Palace. Roark and Henry rode back, changed their clothes and then took the carriage back without any delay.
To Locke's surprise, the dinner was not a buffet, but a very formal dinner.
Rock sat with Henry, Winston, and Bill Bradley. From beginning to end, he never found a chance to make his presence felt in front of the big shots. However, after the dinner, Rock was taken over by Alfred.
Governor Milner's secretary stayed behind and was summoned by the Governor alone.
"Sit down, Inspector Locke." Alfred Milner's attitude was very kind and he did not show off his official power in front of Locke. This is normal. The higher the position, the more polite the corporal is. On the contrary, those who only have one in their hands
A guy with a little bit of power would like to take that power to the extreme.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Governor." Roque's body tensed up, still a little nervous.
It would be a lie to say that he is not nervous. Alfred Milner can determine the fate of Rock and all Chinese policemen to a large extent, so Rock does not dare to be scornful.
"Don't be nervous, Inspector Locke. Tell me about the Boers in the refugee camp. What's your impression of them?" Alfred Milner didn't force it. He leaned easily on the back of the sofa and held a coffee cup in one hand.
, hold the coffee spoon in one hand and stir gently.
Rock was not so relaxed and comfortable. After listening to Alfred Milner's question, Rock organized his words first before speaking softly: "Those women in the refugee camp are not representative. Their families are broken up and they are helpless.
, many people also have to take care of their children, so they are willing to sacrifice everything for their children. As far as the Boers I have come into contact with, the Boers in the Transvaal and Orange are far more barbaric than the Boers in the Cape.
And even more hostile to us——"
Soon, Alfred Milner will go to Pretoria to serve as the administrator and governor of the Transvaal and Orange regions. This should be considered a big test.
***The author has something to say***
In the past few days, there should have been two updates. If there are no accidents, it will be published early next month. I will start saving the manuscript now. Let’s see who dares to say that the fish head is short and weak——