After World War II in another time and space, the United States brought more than 700 German scientists to the United States through Project Paperclip, which greatly promoted the development of American science and technology.
In this time and space, Americans had not yet had time to act, and there were no other countries competing with Southern Africa. Before the world war ended, Southern Africa formulated relevant policies to attract high-quality talents from German universities and scientific research institutions to immigrate to Southern Africa.
Enriching the scientific research capabilities of southern Africa.
Professor Heslin is undoubtedly a top scientist, at the top of the list established by the federal government.
Lieutenant Duke, who visited Professor Heslin before, is one of the executors of this immigration plan. There are nearly 500 relevant personnel in Germany implementing this plan, and nearly a thousand people have come through exchanges, direct immigrants, etc.
Go to southern Africa and contribute to the construction of southern Africa.
Education Minister Douglas is the overall person in charge of this plan and reports directly to Prime Minister Adelaide.
While the southern African federal government was frantically snatching people away, in Paris, representatives from various countries were still discussing how to deal with the defeated Germany.
While representatives from various countries were fighting for their own national interests, Foch, the French government's special representative, came to southern Africa with the purpose of discussing how to repay the French government's loans and related payables during the world war.
After the world war ended, France did not stop lending from southern Africa because France needed relief and reconstruction domestically. The amount owed by the French government to the federal government of southern Africa had soared to nearly one billion rand. When the world war just ended, France was still under the illusion that
Using Madagascar to pay off the debt, Foch has never mentioned it now. No matter how you look at it, Madagascar is not worth one billion rand.
"Whether it's worth it or not, we don't want it. The French government has colonized Madagascar for more than 50 years and has not yet completely conquered the Malagasy people. The French government wants to sell Madagascar at a good price, but it still depends on whether the Malagasy people agree." Luo
France does not agree to use Madagascar to pay debts, and the French offer is too high. Foch's latest offer is 600 million rand, which is equivalent to 590,000 square kilometers of Madagascar. One square kilometer is more than 1,000 rand. Senior officials in southern Africa are crazy.
Will agree to this price.
"What else should I do? The French government has no money, and Madagascar is France's greatest sincerity." Philip was also worried, and he really agreed with what he said. What you are greedy for is interest, and what others are greedy for is your principal.
"Use government revenue to pay debts, and let the French government use 1% of its annual revenue to repay debts. When the debts are repaid, it will be calculated when it is repaid -" It cannot be said that Roque was ruthless. The British government was also like this. After Roque and Winston reached an agreement,
In the agreement, the British government must also use 1% of its annual income to repay the debt, and the repayment will be calculated when it is completed.
Before Philip and Ade could react, Ada used a pencil to draw on the paper and immediately calculated the result.
"Based on current interest calculations, and referring to the French government's income before the outbreak of the world war, it would take the French government approximately - uh, 90 years!" Ada's expression was broken. If it were 90 years -
"You have to pay it back until 2007? God, all of us old men will be dead by then -" Philip's expression also collapsed. How high must the interest rate be that it will take 90 years to pay it off?
"Otherwise, the French government has no money now, unless we accept the French government's blackmail and take over the mess that is Madagascar. But I have to remind you that the French government's colonial rule in southern Madagascar has completely collapsed, and the colonial rule in the north has to rely on a protective umbrella.
The company's mercenaries can barely survive. If we take over Madagascar, we will not be able to quell the rebellion in southern Madagascar in a short time." Roque is not afraid of a long time.
In other words, the French government is not afraid of a long time, and precisely because the entire repayment process lasts 90 years, the French will definitely accept this plan.
There are some reasons that cannot be said. This is what democratic governments are like. As long as serious problems do not occur during the term of office of the people in power, the people in power will not care whether there will be floods after leaving office.
Even if there is a huge flood, it is a matter for the successor leader and has nothing to do with the establishment.
"Ninety years is too long. What if the French government doesn't recognize it in the future?" Philippe has a dark side. He is probably recommending others. If it were him, he would definitely turn his back and refuse to admit it.
Don't think that this kind of thing can't be done. Look at the current British government, which is willing to launch a war to get the Russian government to recognize the debts left by the Russian Empire.
"It's easier to deal with if you don't recognize it. Of course, democratic matters must be solved in a democratic way. If the French government doesn't recognize it, can't we find someone who is willing to take over the debt to be the president of France?" Roque really has no bottom line in this regard, let alone
If the French government, or even the British government, does not recognize these debts, Roque has many options.
To put it bluntly, it is easier to refuse to admit it. Judging from the current situation, Europe is likely to fall into another world war in 20 years. So by then, will the French government still want loans from Southern Africa?
"Then reply to Marshal Foch like this. Business is not charity, and our money is not brought by strong winds." Ade finally made the decision.
Ada had a wry smile on her face. She was French, but on this issue, Ada couldn't help much.
In the evening, Rock and Foch had dinner together at the Rhodesia Hotel where Foch lived.
Roque was very enthusiastic when he saw Foch. After all, Roque and Foch had fought side by side during the World War, and they had left a good impression on each other.
"Sorry, I've been too busy with work these days. As you know, there is a major disarmament in Southern Africa. Only about 38,000 troops can be retained. All others have to retire. They are all very good soldiers. I am really a
I can't bear to leave." Roque apologized as soon as he entered the door. Since returning to southern Africa, Roque has been busy with disarmament and really can't take care of Foch.
During the World War, more than two million people were recruited into the army in southern Africa, of which nearly half a million were white or Chinese. After the World War, only 38,000 of these people could be retained. Rock was really in a dilemma.
"Only retain 38,000? Isn't that too few?" Foch was surprised. Southern Africa now has a total area of about 5.5 million square kilometers, and 38,000 troops are indeed too few.
"It's quite a lot. The situation in Southern Africa is different from France. The surrounding countries cannot pose any threat to Southern Africa. In the opinion of the Prime Minister and Philip, 38,000 is still too much. If they follow their wishes, it would be best for all soldiers to retire.
The security of southern Africa can be guaranteed by the National Guard alone." Roque's words were a bit irritating to Foch. Foch's face turned white and red, and he was obviously on the verge of an explosion.
There is no way around it. Although the World War is over, Germany's threat to France has not been eliminated. The French government wants to completely eliminate the Germans, but unfortunately it cannot.
During the ongoing negotiations in Paris, Winston created a lot of trouble for Clemenceau and tried his best to preserve the chance for Germany to make a comeback. This made Clemenceau extremely angry, but he was helpless.
The current situation is that France still faces the threat from Germany, so it has to retain a large standing army.
Compared with Southern Africa, which has taken drastic measures and only left 38,000 standing troops, France is indeed a bit miserable.
"It's definitely not possible to rely solely on the National Guard. Now the navy and air force combined have more than 20,000 people. The army must retain two or three divisions no matter what. 50,000 is the best choice." Roque disagreed.
Satisfied with the size of the army of 38,000, although there is no threat in southern Africa, the threat to Port Elizabeth and the Mesopotamia is huge. Even the East India has to face the increasingly ambitious Japan, so Rock's purpose is to bring as many troops as possible
Reserve troops so that they will not be stretched thin when needed in the future.
"Humph, I feel like someone is deliberately laughing at me——" Foch realized later.
"If it gave you such an illusion, then I'm really sorry. I really didn't—" Roque denied it. He didn't laugh at it. He looked down upon it and it was true.
It’s really embarrassing. France is also known as the “strongest country in the army”. It once had colonies all over the world, but now it has fallen to this point. It’s really——
You deserve it!
"Well, I'll just pretend that you don't know the purpose of my coming to southern Africa, right?" Foch generously forgave Roque and tried to bring the topic back on track.
"I know, but I can't help you much. You know, I'm a soldier. I'm only responsible for military matters. I'm not good at other things." Rock didn't take up the challenge. Rock did his part in the war, so he had to forget about bargaining. In this regard, Ada
Better than Rock.
"You actually have the nerve to say you're not good at it?" Foch was amazed. He probably had never seen such a shameless person before.
"I'm really bad at--" Rock tried to look more sincere, but in his heart he was madly complaining that women are trouble.
At this moment, Ada's graceful figure finally appeared at the door. Foch suddenly frowned, looking at Roque and then at Ada with a suspicious look on his face.
Roque's face was calm, and although Ada was apologizing, she couldn't hear much apology.
"We will only talk about relationships today, not those unhappy topics -" Ada came up to set the tone.
"Come on, one of you is an old friend of mine and the other is French. Can't you put yourself in my shoes and think about it for me?" Foch was heartbroken. He knew this was a hot potato, but he didn't expect it to be like this.
hot.
"Ferdinand, it's precisely because we are old friends that I don't want you to go through this muddy water." Roque really doesn't want to see Foch involved in this. He is already dozens of years old and goes home to live in his old age.
How nice.
"Locke, I have served France all my life. As long as France still needs me, I will not refuse." Foch has his own persistence. Regardless of the outcome, Foch is a respectable person.