What happened in the British Parliament soon spread to southern Africa, so Adelaide summoned Rock Henry and Stoudemire to ask whether the "London Evening News" report was true.
"Yes -" was Rock's answer.
"No!" This was Stoudemire's answer.
"——" Henry did not answer.
Seeing the completely different attitudes of the three people, Ade's expression was wonderful, three points of relief, three points of anger, three points of disappointment, and the last one was helplessness.
Rock and Stoudemire looked embarrassed. Rock subconsciously covered his face, Stoudemire looked up at the ceiling, and Henry was scratching his head.
"Is this true?" Ade asked.
This time neither Stoudemire nor Henry spoke, waiting for Rock to answer.
"Yes -" Roque is always honest when facing Ade. Making mistakes is not terrible, but what is terrible is that he still refuses to admit it. After admitting it honestly, Ade will not only not use the topic to make use of the topic, but will take the initiative to help Luo Ke.
Try to cover it up.
Stoudemire and Henry still don't understand Ade well enough at this point.
"Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. is in a similar situation to the Madagascar company. They are not in southern Africa. The actions of these two companies do not violate the relevant regulations of the governments of the Republic of Congo and Madagascar." Roque gave Ade a vaccination.
Maybe a similar scandal will break out in the Madagascar company next, so Ade can be mentally prepared.
"What's going on with the Madagascar company?" Ade really doesn't understand the situation of these multinational companies, but Ade should know how much tax these multinational companies pay to the federal government every year, so whether Ade likes these multinational companies or not, now
If something happens to these multinational companies, the federal government must find a way to help solve it.
If you understand these taxes paid across the company as protection fees, you can understand Ade's current mood.
"The Madagascar Company, like Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd., is registered in Madagascar. Its parent companies are Nyasaland South Africa Company and Favalte Company. Its main business is the development of mineral resources in Madagascar and the employment of workers.
They are all locals from Madagascar, and maybe some Indians." Roque didn't need to introduce it in too much detail. He only needed to introduce the background of the company, and Ade could understand what was going on.
"Okay, it seems that I have found the right person. So gentlemen, please tell me how to deal with this matter?" Ade threw the newspaper in his hand on the table and looked back and forth on the faces of Rock and Henry Smalls.
During the inspection, Rock looked calm, Henry was writing hard without knowing what he was writing, and Xiaosi was in a state of wandering, maybe thinking about what to eat for lunch.
Rock didn't say anything and lightly kicked Stoudemire.
Xiaosi finally came to his senses.
Henry pushed the note he just wrote towards Xiao Si.
Xiaosi took a quick look and suddenly realized.
Ade said nothing and turned a blind eye to the small actions of several people.
"Don't worry about those bullshit members of Congress. They are useless. I bet they may not be able to come up with the results of the discussion within ten years." Stoudemire was simple and rude, saying that the efficiency of the British Parliament is indeed similar to what Stoudemire said.
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"That's it?" Stoudemire's answer obviously did not satisfy Ade.
"Yes, that's it!" Xiaosi said confidently.
Ade is absolutely stunned, and he doesn’t know how Stoudemire, with his IQ, managed to develop and grow the South African company. It’s a miracle that it didn’t close down.
"This matter is quite special. I also have some influence in the British media, but this is not a matter of influence. I have also read this report and verified it with the editorial department of the Daily Mail. It is strange.
Yes, the "Daily Mail" did not issue press credentials to these people, so these people may be fake reporters-" Rock had to come forward, fake news is the most annoying thing, and those who talk nonsense should go to hell.
"Now is not the time to pursue this issue. The problem now is that some people in Congress are using this news to try to strengthen their control over southern Africa. What we have to face now is this problem." Ade does not care about Roque's business layout.
In fact, the "London Evening News" didn't have much influence. The sales volume of each issue was only about two to three thousand copies. However, since the news was published, the sales volume of the "London Evening News" increased tenfold in a short period of time.
This is very troublesome. If other newspapers want to learn from the "London Evening Post" and target southern Africa, then southern Africa will be really hard to guard against.
"Their attempt cannot succeed. The establishment of the Commonwealth is the general trend. I know some people are unwilling to accept this reality, but their feelings are insignificant. If necessary, the "Orange Daily News" can also publish a report advocating for the southern
Africa is completely independent. When the time comes, our Congress can also discuss this possibility, and we can also invite Indians to discuss it." Roque responded to others in his own way. When it comes to public opinion offensives, Roque has no problem with anyone.
Don't be afraid.
As for the Indian joke, Rock just threw it out to disgust London.
It’s very interesting to note that the overseas colonies and autonomous territories that are making a lot of noise right now, such as Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, are only demanding higher autonomy, and they are not demanding complete separation from the British Empire. On the contrary, some people in India are very emotional. Not only
Demand complete independence from the British Empire, and demand that the British Empire compensate India for the losses caused to India by colonizing India over the years.
Obviously this request angered the rulers of the British Empire. After the World War, the British once considered granting appropriate freedoms to India. Now this has been completely abandoned by the British. Most of India's final results will be to serve the British Empire honestly.
Roque's status in Ade's heart is indeed high. Ade actually seriously considered the possibility of Roque's suggestion, and then slowly shook his head: "No, we can't do this. We can't intensify conflicts now. A unified British army
A federation is better for all of us."
"This is not an intensification of conflicts. If you ask me, let's just kill the person who made this suggestion. This will definitely solve the problem once and for all." Stoudemire is lawless. He is really not kidding. Many people deal with problems in such a simple and crude way. Since it cannot be solved
If there is a problem, then solve the problem.
Ade ignored Stoudemire at all, and probably he had already labeled Stoudemire in his heart as someone who failed to succeed but failed to accomplish anything.
"It's not a good idea to kill him directly. It's better to check this congressman to see if he has any stains and expel him from the Congress -" Henry also tends to solve the problem of people who raise problems. His method is finally improved compared to Stoudemire.
Some.
Ade also ignored Henry. If it weren't for Philip and Roque, Henry wouldn't be the Minister of Justice at all. Based on Henry's ability, being the Chief of Pretoria Police would be considered a promotion.
At this time, Sidney Milner knocked on the door and came in, walked to Ade and whispered in his ear.
"Invite him in -" Ade didn't shy away.
Then Kitchener was brought in by Sidney Milner.
Rock and Henry Smalls both stood up to greet him.
Sidney Milner brought a chair to Kitchener and placed it next to Adelaide.
Kitchina also came here because of the report in the London Evening News. Now that report is continuing to spread. Not only are some people in Congress using the topic to play on it, but the Belgians are also half-covered in taking over the Katanga Consolidated Mining Company to make a case.
The Belgians are very conflicted. During the World War, it was only because of the British Expeditionary Force that Albert I retained his throne. Now that the threat of war has disappeared, the Belgians are thinking of the lost Congo Free State again——
Roque could feel the Belgian's confusion from thousands of miles away.
"Now here's the problem, there are people in Parliament who don't want to see the Dominions have greater autonomy, but the Dominions don't want to be controlled by London in everything. I have a question. If Southern Africa is still Southern Africa ten years ago, every year
Tens of millions of pounds of local subsidies are needed to ensure the rule of southern Africa, so now is London willing to pay this money?" Roque pointed to the point, and what he said was completely different from what he said just now when Kitchener was not around.
This is really not a threat. Although the federal government of Southern Africa is currently in good financial condition, if the UK is willing to continue spending money to subsidize Southern Africa, then Southern Africa will experience a huge fiscal deficit in minutes.
Among other things, after the end of the world war, in order to save money, the Ministry of National Defense laid off more than 80% of the army. Many of them were excellent officers or technicians. If possible, Rock would really not want to.
See these people leaving the army.
Before the World War, London subsidized a special military expenditure of 500 pounds per year in southern Africa. For this military expenditure, the Ministry of National Defense used to battle wits with the federal government. Now five million is definitely not enough. Fifty million is about the same.
The problem is that the UK now doesn’t want to give out even 50 million, let alone 50 million.
"Locke, you are so embarrassed. Southern Africa is now the largest creditor of the British Empire. The British Empire has to spend 1% of its annual income to repay the debt. I don't know how many years it will take to repay it. How dare you ask the British Empire to provide subsidies?
"Kitchina was slapped by Rock as soon as he came up, and he really felt a little confused.
"This has nothing to do with debt. Our money in southern Africa does not come from strong winds!" Roque argued with reason. If you have something to say, you can't just refuse to pay.
"We have already generously allowed London to be in debt, so what else are we allowed to do?" Stoudemire was equally unreasonable. The British government now owes South African companies more than 120 million pounds.
Henry said nothing and watched Rock and Stoudemire charge into battle. British companies owed a lot of money to Fawalt Company, but the British government did not owe Fawalt Company any money.
"Damn capitalists, vampires!" Kitchina had nothing to say. The British government couldn't do such a thing as not paying back debts. After all, the British Empire still had to face.
However, with such a mix-up, Kitchina's original intention of coming to see Ade has been completely misguided. I'm afraid Kitchina himself has forgotten why he came to see Ade.