The Okavango River on the northern border of Dias State is part of the border between Southern Africa and Portuguese West Africa. The north bank is Portuguese West Africa, and the south bank is Southern Africa.
European countries' early colonial expansion in Africa was mostly carried out along rivers, and the same was true for the Okavango River. Many villages were naturally formed on both sides of the river, with convenient transportation and relatively developed agriculture.
If viewed from the air, with the Okavango River as the dividing line, the two banks of the river are clearly separated. The south bank is a large area of neat farmland with good management conditions and lush vegetation.
The north coast is desolate, the scattered farmland is basically abandoned, and many villages have disappeared from the map.
Su Town is named after most of the new immigrants have the surname Su. The town is very small, with only a dozen households, and more residents are scattered in the surrounding farms. This small town with a population of less than 500, World War
During this period, 23 people joined the army. Most of them retired after the end of the world war and returned to Sioux City to join the National Guard and become militiamen in southern Africa.
Sheriff Su Yuankai of Su Town also participated in the World War. After the World War, Su Yuankai retired with the rank of sergeant. He used his retirement compensation to buy a 180-acre farm in Su Town. He just got married last year.
Governments at all levels in Southern Africa attach great importance to the resettlement of veterans. Su Yuankai received a Medal of Valor and a Medal of Contribution during the World War. With these two medals, Su Yuankai can receive a pension of three rands per month.
, plus his salary as a sheriff and the income from the farm, Su Yuankai's income is considerable.
Not every veteran is like Su Yuankai. Another veteran in Su Town, Su Taihang, is more depressed. Su Taihang also received retirement compensation after retiring. However, Su Taihang did not buy a farm, and because of his relationship with his family
Not so good, I moved to live next to the Okavango River by myself.
"Since Taihang returned home, his whole person has changed. He loses his temper easily. He stays in his room all day long. He even closes the windows and draws the curtains in broad daylight. His family members are also careful when talking to him. I advised him to buy
There is a farm, but he spent three hundred rand to buy two horses. Isn't this nonsense?" Su Taihang's father had no choice but to do anything to Su Taihang. The ideas of the older generation are still relatively traditional, and those with a huge wealth and hair are not included.
"It's okay, uncle, I'll go and persuade Taihang -" Su Yuankai took the initiative to take over the responsibility. The relationship between Chinese families is generally relatively harmonious and rarely gets so tense.
"Then please, I must persuade Taihang. Raising horses is not a serious business. It would be great if you use three hundred rand to buy land. Raising horses wouldn't be a waste." Su Taihang's father sent Su Yuankai out.
Su Yuankai rode his motorcycle and went straight to the river.
It is easy to find a place for Su Taihang to live. The Okavango River is not safe. There are many giant wild animals in the river, which poses a great threat to humans. Few people live by the river.
The two horses probably consumed all of Su Taihang's savings and veterans' compensation. Su Taihang didn't have any extra money to build a house, so the house looked a bit crude. It had a bedroom, kitchen, woodshed, and stable. The area of the stable was larger than the bedroom.
When Su Yuankai came to the river, Su Taihang was feeding the horses.
Both horses are tall Arabian horses, one male and one female. The female horse's belly is a bit big and she may be pregnant with a foal. When Su Yuankai walked to the fence gate, both horses turned to look at Su Yuankai.
With his eyes fluttering and piercing, Su Yuankai suddenly felt that it would be good to own a horse, which was much better than a motorcycle.
Just a little tired.
Su Taihang was not enthusiastic towards Su Yuankai. He gave Su Yuankai a cold look and didn't even say hello.
Su Yuankai was not angry. It was probably that Su Taihang's father had set up an ambush, and the conflict between Su Taihang and his family was probably not that simple.
"Taixing, you don't even have a dog here, be careful if a crocodile climbs up at night and takes your horse away -" Su Yuankai took the initiative to greet Su Taihang.
There was a huge scar on the left side of Su Taihang's face, from the corner of his eye to the base of his ear, which looked a bit scary.
Su Taihang did not reply. Crocodiles are a huge threat to ordinary people, but they are not a big threat to Su Taihang.
Guns are not allowed in southern Africa. Su Taihang had a knight revolver with a long barrel hanging on his belt. This kind of gun is very powerful at close range. It is said that it can kill elephants and crocodiles.
Moreover, Su Yuankai believed that Su Taihang must have a more powerful shotgun in his bedroom. If the crocodile dared to go ashore and steal the horse, it would probably give Su Taihang a chance to make a fortune.
"Why did you go to the National Guard training yesterday? Why didn't you come?" Su Yuankai, while serving as the peace officer, is also the captain of the Su Town National Guard.
"I went to train, what should I do if the crocodile took my horse away?" Su Taihang's voice was hoarse. This reason seemed to be very sufficient, and Su Yuankai was speechless.
"Okay, then I'll train next to your house from now on. That's okay." Su Yuankai was not discouraged. The job of a peace officer is very complicated. Su Town is too small and doesn't even have a mayor. Su Yuankai is the only one in Su Town.
Civil Servant".
"No, the gunshot is too loud, it will scare my horse." Su Taihang was indifferent, exuding the aura of keeping strangers away from him, and the stallion next to him snorted in displeasure.
Su Taihang raised his hand to touch the horse's head, and finally a smile appeared on his face. The stallion obediently allowed Su Taihang to touch it.
"Taihang, you can't live alone, you have to find a way to find a wife -" Su Yuankai tried to solve the problem fundamentally. Su Taihang's current situation will cause problems over time.
Nowadays in southern Africa, it is actually very easy to get a wife.
After the end of the world war, there were not many Europeans immigrating to southern Africa, especially women.
The World War was the most destructive war in European history. Approximately 65 million people participated in the war, more than 10 million people were killed, and 20 million people were injured.
Only military casualties are counted here, civilian casualties are not included. After the end of the world war, France was so miserable that it had to import people to supplement its labor force. Britain and Germany were not much better, with countless families overnight
Lost her husband, father and son——
Now everyone knows that the "Contract of Versailles" cannot bring peace, and war will break out in Europe in the future, so there are not too many people trying to escape Europe. During World War I and World War II, the population of Britain and France almost did not grow. This is mainly for this reason
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Southern Africa, which showed great strength during the World War, became the first choice of most European immigrants. The "power" here is not only the military power, but more importantly, the geographical location, natural resources, political connections and people, and the future of Southern Africa.
development potential.
"What are you thinking of? Swim to the other side of the river and grab one?" Su Taihang's thinking is a bit extreme. Let's not talk about whether he can swim across. All the Africans on the other side of the river have moved to the inland areas, so they can't grab it even if they want to.
For the same reason, population is the largest resource in this era. Southern Africa is backed by East Asia and has increasingly abundant human resources. Portuguese West Africa is much worse. Even though the Portuguese have colonized West Africa for 265 years, the total number of white people in Portuguese West Africa is now
No more than 200,000.
"What's good about Africans? I can't even find it when I turn off the lights at night. You are a hero who participated in the European War -" Su Yuankai said sincerely, much like the relatives who urged marriage in later generations.
"It's not all the same if you turn off the lights." Su Taixing started driving as soon as he disagreed.
"It's different. You don't want your child to be laughed at in the future!" Su Yuankai told the truth. Chinese people traditionally regard whiteness as beauty, so if you marry an African and give birth to a black sheep——
I'm afraid the vast majority of Chinese people cannot accept it.
Of course, there must be people who can accept it. If there are hundreds of people, there will be everyone. Think about those orphans in the orphanage. They are willing to throw away their own flesh and blood. It doesn't matter whether they are white or black.
In southern Africa today, there are still not many people who can accept this. Relatively speaking, there are more mixed-race children in the Cape, but that is the result of farmers trying it on a whim. There are still very few white people who are willing to start families with Africans.
Su Taihang didn't say anything. What he just said was out of anger. If he really asked Su Taihang to marry an African, Su Taihang would rather stay single.
"If you have nothing to do, go to Walvis Bay or Windhoek. Now in Walvis Bay and Windhoek, there are many women who have just arrived in southern Africa. They don't care whether you have scars on your face, as long as you can stay in southern Africa.
That's fine." What Su Yuankai said is the truth. Southern Africa no longer allocates land to all new immigrants. If new immigrants want to buy land, they must first live in Southern Africa for five years and obtain Southern African citizenship.
As the number of new immigrants increases, God knows what the situation will be like in five years. Therefore, many new immigrants to Southern Africa will obtain Southern African citizenship as quickly as possible through marriage, so that they can purchase
land, taking root in southern Africa.
Of course, some people are unwilling to buy land and simply buy a property in a southern African city to settle down first. Such new immigrants can only buy apartments, not single-family houses. If they want to buy a single-family house, they have to wait five years.
Let’s talk next year.
In short, the good thing in the past that new immigrants were reimbursed for their ferry tickets and given houses and land upon landing is no longer a good thing. In the future, it will be more and more difficult to immigrate to southern Africa, and the benefits for new immigrants will be less and less.
"Forget it, I'm living a good life alone -" Su Taihang's tone had already softened.
"What's good? You take care of two horses by yourself, and maybe three horses in a while. How can you possibly take care of them? What if you have a headache, a fever, and no one around to bring you tea or water?"
Su Yuankai was really worried. In Su Taihang's situation, he couldn't hire anyone to help him.
In Sioux Town, like other areas in southern Africa, farmers also hire foreign workers to help farm their fields.
Farming is different from raising horses. The land is there and it won't grow legs to run around on its own, but the horse can be led away.
: My friend’s father was in a car accident. I had a busy day yesterday and I’m late again today. I’m sorry——