London's response was very quick. Philip sent the telegram to George V. The next day, London sent a telegram to Curzon, ordering Curzon to immediately stop contact with the Americans, suspend all cooperation with the Americans, and order Curzon to
Return to London to answer questions from Parliament.
On the same day, Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes accepted the invitation of Southern African Prime Minister Philip to visit Southern Africa. The time is scheduled from April 10th to 17th.
Rock doesn't care about Curzon's fate. Since he is against Southern Africa, he must be prepared to be retaliated by Southern Africa. Rock is not Kitchener, and his power exceeds Curzon's imagination.
Although Kitchener's influence in the British military is high, it is still limited to the military field.
Rock's influence is everywhere. The Nyasaland Company and the Rand Bank have huge influence not only in southern Africa, but also in the entire Commonwealth and the old European continent. If Curzon thought that Rock was the same as Kitchener
It was easy to deal with, but Curzon was wrong, and he deserved a bloody blow.
However, Rock also underestimated the influence of the United States. When London sent a telegram to reprimand Curzon, he also sent a telegram to Pretoria, asking the federal government of Southern Africa to exercise restraint as much as possible, not to irritate the sensitive self-esteem of Americans, and to deal with the situation correctly.
The matter of the Halifax Garrison.
"What does this mean?" Rock was very disappointed with the telegram from London, which felt like a bucket of cold water on his face.
"What else can it mean? London does not want a war to break out with the United States, and it is also unwilling to see the influence of southern Africa further expand, which will also affect the interests of the British Empire." Philip sneered, Stanley Baldwin also fought.
A good plan is to use southern Africa to contain the United States, and then kick it away after using it.
After Hoover took office, he improved relations with Britain and did not continue to provoke friction on the U.S.-Canada border. The situation on the U.S.-Canada border has eased.
From London's perspective, the crisis in Canada has been effectively alleviated and external threats are no longer obvious. Southern Africa is rising from a scabies disease to a serious problem.
In fact, the threat to London in southern Africa is similar to that in the United States. Compared with the United States, the threat in southern Africa is even greater.
The threat from the United States is currently only in the direction of Canada, and Canada's importance to the United Kingdom is gradually decreasing. As long as the United States does not invade Canada, it will not break through the British bottom line.
The threat in southern Africa is real.
As the British Empire continues to weaken, not to mention its global influence, even within the Commonwealth, the dominance of the British mainland is gradually decreasing. Southern Africa has shown a tendency to replace the British mainland and dominate the Commonwealth. This
The same is unacceptable to London.
"Crossing the river and burning the bridge? Interesting -" Rock also sneered, the fierceness in his eyes flashing away.
"Don't be impulsive, things are not irreversible yet." Philip was startled. If it were someone else, he might just be complaining, but for Roque, he might give the Commonwealth a fatal blow at any time.
Having known Rock for so many years, Philip knew all too well how dangerous and aggressive Rock was.
"Those bastards in Congress are just a bunch of idiots. The rotten upper house and greedy lower house are a perfect combination. Your Majesty should just dissolve the parliament and appoint Roque as speaker." Kitchener didn't drink too much, he just didn't like it.
Members of Congress.
The conflict between Kitchener and Congress reached its peak during the World War, when Congress required Kitchener to go to Congress every week to summarize the work of the previous week and present the War Department's work plan for the week to Congress.
This requirement is actually a bit overwhelming. The battlefield situation is changing rapidly, accidents may happen at any time, and it is impossible to proceed completely according to the plan.
But those congressmen don't care. They don't consider the objective situation and try to take all the power into their own hands. They are greedy and stupid.
"The Canadian government should come forward and explain to London that the threats facing Canada still exist, so that we have enough reasons to maintain the garrison in Halifax." Adelaide is more sensible. The British Parliament has always been like that.
It is impossible to change in a short time.
As for Kitchener's suggestion of dissolving the National Assembly and appointing Roque as prime minister, Ade just pretended not to have heard it.
"Humph, William Leon Mackenzie King is also a fool. London must have consulted William Leon Mackenzie King for his opinion before sending this telegram." Philip is not optimistic, so don't get too high.
To estimate the intelligence level of some politicians, think about understanding Wang and Fei Peng. This is still the 21st century.
Some politicians at the beginning of the 20th century were actually not as good at governing as a businessman like Mr. Wang. Officials at the level of Mr. Wang were actually pretty good among white people.
At least Mr. Wang didn’t say stupid things like “herd immunity”, even though Mr. Wang did the same thing.
"I think we need to be tougher." Roque had the urge to take risks, and Philip and Kitchener Adelaide were immediately frightened.
"Locke, be careful—"
"Not yet."
"——"
The horizontal bar means stunned. Guess who these three reactions came from?
"I'm just saying-" Rock smiled, as if it was a joke.
In fact, it is also a trial.
Roque was not surprised by the reactions of Philip and Kitchinaade.
Despite the fact that Kitchener curses when he mentions London, Kitchener is actually a standard British person. Hiding in southern Africa is actually a bit out of sight and out of mind.
Out of sight, out of mind doesn't mean you have to turn the table over.
Although Philip and Ade are already southern Africans, they still have feelings for Britain, unlike Roque, who fall out whenever they want.
"Let's do this. I'll send a telegram back to the Prime Minister to explain our attitude. Halifax must retain a certain number of troops, otherwise Canada will become a vassal of the Americans sooner or later." Philip frowned, and he felt keenly.
It turns out that Rock is not as calm as he seems on the surface.
"I also went to send a telegram to Jellicoe. The Royal Navy cannot protect Canada. Can't we let Southern Africa protect Canada?" Kitchener had a hot temper. He also noticed that the atmosphere was strange, but he didn't know enough about Rock.
Ade said nothing and looked at Roque with a complicated expression.
Now Roark is no longer the insignificant deputy captain of the police commando team. The unknown person in the past has now grown into a towering tree. If London does not handle this issue well, the consequences will be really unpredictable.
In the evening, Ad held a banquet in his manor and invited Roque to be his guest.
Sidney Milner for company.
Ade was also thoughtful and prepared a sumptuous Chinese dinner for Rock.
But Rock's attention was not on dinner.
"I still remember when we first arrived in Pretoria, it was almost in ruins. There were bullet holes in the outer wall of the Palace of Justice. My office was a mess -" Ade played the emotional card and recalled the glorious past.
years.
Rock didn't say anything, he took a spoonful of peanuts from the plate, put it on the plate in front of him and ate it slowly.
Sidney Milner placed the plate directly in front of Roque as a matter of course.
Rock didn't care at all.
Ade smiled happily.
"What I was most worried about at that time was the Boers' comeback. In order to cut off the Boers from receiving support from other directions, Commander-in-Chief Kitchener deployed more troops around the Transvaal and Orange. At that time, Pretoria
"Ade, in fact, there are only more than 10,000 troops, and the Boer coalition's whereabouts are uncertain and may launch a counterattack against Pretoria at any time -" Ade drank red wine. In fact, drinking some red wine for the elderly is good for the body.
Of course, you can't be greedy for drinks. No matter whether you are old or young, you shouldn't be greedy for drinks.
"Locke, do you still remember why you came to southern Africa?" Ade suddenly asked.
"Of course I remember, I was in the Cape Town Police Station at the time. One day my colleagues and I were patrolling the streets and were attacked by the Boers. My companions abandoned me and ran away, leaving me alone at the scene.
—" Rock thought for a long time, but could not remember the name of the Indian policeman.
Forget it, this inconspicuous passerby is too lazy to look back and is probably still setting up a trap at the Cape Town pier to deceive people.
Ad and Sidney Milner did not speak, but looked at Roark with a smile, their eyes warm and peaceful.
"Yes, we were all forced to come to Southern Africa and take root in Southern Africa -" Ade made a pun, leaning back in his chair and narrowing his eyes: "-Southern Africa now, and twenty years ago
Compared with Southern Africa, it is simply paradise. All this is hard-won. We must cherish our current life and cannot allow Southern Africa to fall into war again——"
This was clear enough. Rock stopped the chopsticks in his hand and looked at Ade quietly.
Sidney Milner had both hands within sight of Rock, with a worried look on his face.
"Locke, I don't care what you do after I die. As long as I live, you must remain loyal to the British Empire." Adelaide's requirements are not high. This is why I will not care about the flood after my death.
However, when these words came out of Ade's mouth, they did not sound arrogant or arrogant. Instead, they were filled with the loneliness and helplessness of a hero who was about to call time.
Rock nodded silently without saying anything. Adelaide's loyalty to the British Empire was unquestionable. Even if he had left politics, Adelaide would not just watch Rock lose control.
"Lord, I have never thought of betraying the British Empire." Rock really didn't lie. As long as the British Empire did not force southern Africa to rebel, there was no need for Rock to be unkind.
When it comes to the British Empire forcing southern Africa to rebel, there is no need for Rock to stand up. The white people in southern Africa will take the initiative to raise the flag of rebellion.
Just like the Americans did back then.
Of course, this does not mean that Roark is very loyal to the British Empire. Southern Africa does not yet have the ability to compete with the United States on its own and needs the help of the British Empire.
When southern Africa really has the ability to hold on to the United States, Roque will not need to step forward, and everything will fall into place naturally.