Although the drunkard was taken away, his voice still echoed above the banquet hall.
coward!
Poor thing!
sardine!
These words were like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of all the southern African naval servicemen present.
"Remember how you feel at this moment, don't repeat the same mistakes - don't let people look down on us - don't give others the chance to laugh at us - use your profession and attitude to prove that you are worthy of this military uniform -" Rock's voice
He was not tall, and his firm gaze passed over the faces of all the southern African naval officers present.
Barton pursed his lips hard, the corners of his lips were trembling slightly, and his body stood up straight, like a javelin.
Rock patted Barton on the shoulder, turned back to John de Robeck and smiled: "It doesn't matter, we were all young once, who didn't make a mistake when he was young——"
This was also said to Barton.
Unlike Rock, Barton basically did not suffer many setbacks as he grew up. Smooth sailing is not necessarily a good thing for Barton.
This incident will definitely become a stain on Button's career, but as long as he can survive this hurdle, Button will definitely be able to go further and be more stable.
"Locke, I'm beginning to believe what you said now. The Southern African Navy will definitely be a powerful navy." John de Robeck knew the importance of an inclusive leader to a group.
The next day, the exercise officially began.
Roque did not stay to participate in the exercise and took the opportunity to leave Walvis Bay early in the morning and return to Pretoria.
Something happened in the Kingdom of Congo. Some generals who were loyal to Lu Taitai and disapproved of the Kingdom of Congo joining the Southern African Union raised a rebel flag in Mbandaka in the north of the Kingdom of Congo, claiming to break away from the Kingdom of Congo and rebuild the Congo Free State.
"The leader of the rebels is a man named Wane. He once participated in the World War and just returned to the Kingdom of Congo from Europe not long ago. We have evidence in our hands that Wane has obtained a large amount of supplies from the French colonies. I have ordered the first
The Second Infantry Division is ready for combat and is ready to go to Mbandaka to counter the rebellion at any time." Martin was murderous. When Roark was unable to concentrate on the work of the Ministry of National Defense and Derek Dodd's health deteriorated sharply, Martin
Now the power is greatly increased.
Further north of the Kingdom of Congo is the French colony.
It is also normal for France to support Vané. This is France's revenge on Southern Africa for absorbing Madagascar into the Southern African Union.
"First seal the border between the Kingdom of Congo and the French colonies, and cut off Owané from receiving assistance from the French colonies." Roque took the last step. With the strength of the rebels and without the intervention of external forces, it would not take long for them to collapse on their own.
"Mumu is carrying out a major purge in the Kingdom of Congo. It is said that hundreds of people have died." Martin looked solemn. The rebellion in Vane is not unrelated to Mumu's purge.
As an emperor and a courtier, after Mu Mu came to power, he would definitely purge those loyal to Lu Taitai to make room for his direct lineage.
This is beyond reproach. If it were Rock, Rock would have no choice.
But Mumu was obviously not skilled enough at the job of cleaning, so Wane had the opportunity to rebel.
If Mumu knew how southern Africa dealt with the Freiburg rebels, then I believe Mumu could do better.
"Ignore him, this is the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Congo. Send a telegram to Mumu and ask him to prepare to cooperate with us to tell Mu-mu what?" Rock was really speechless about these place names in Africa.
"M-Ban-Da-Ka-" Martin said every word.
"Tell Mumu later to change the place names to more normal place names as much as possible." Luo Ke was very demanding, and cultural invasion was also part of assimilation.
In fact, Mumu has done a very good job. After Lu Taitai abdicated, Mumu changed the name of the capital of the Kingdom of Congo to Matilda. His intention is self-evident.
The capital of the Kingdom of Congo was called Leopoldville during the Congo Free State. After the founding of the Kingdom of Congo, Luteté changed the name of Leopoldville to Kinshasa. This was the second name change of Leopoldville within ten years.
Just when Roque decided to send troops to Mbandaka to counter the rebellion, a deal was underway in a jungle camp on the banks of the Congo River, 3,000 kilometers away from Pretoria.
"Urdu, my friend, I'm so happy to see you." A short, fat white man and an African hugged each other tightly. There were dozens of white mercenaries with live ammunition around the camp, and hundreds of African soldiers on the other side of the river.
Also ready.
"Parker, I hope you brought what Wane wanted, otherwise Wane's anger will burn you to ashes -" Urdu looked arrogant, with his head held high and his expression arrogant, like the king of the jungle.
"Hahahaha - of course, I am Parker, who has a good reputation and is omnipotent. Have you brought what I want?" The ridicule in Parker's eyes flashed away. To do business with these Africans, you must
Put up with their pretense.
In the words of southern Africa, these Africans who have become rich or have a relatively high status are indeed "pretending".
Urdupi smiled but gave the entourage behind him a look.
The attendant casually threw a cloth bag at Parker's feet.
"Nima - be gentle -" Parker's expression was exaggerated, as if he was having a heart attack.
The cloth bag contains half a bag of rough diamonds, which are the kind of diamonds that have just been dug out of the ground and have not yet been deeply processed.
Parker picked one up casually, it was almost as big as a pigeon egg.
The so-called pigeon egg diamonds are not really as big as pigeon eggs.
Although the diamond in Parker's hand is large, it will be further reduced in size after processing and polishing. In the end, it would be good to have a diamond of five or six carats. Generally speaking, diamonds of more than five carats can be called "pigeon eggs."
"How about it?" Urdu was arrogant. He didn't know much about the value of these diamonds, and he didn't want to know.
To Africans, diamonds are just more beautiful stones. If the jewelry company had not given diamonds some special meaning, there would not be much difference in value between diamonds and other stones.
In Kimberley, in the early days, only colored diamonds were worth money. No one wanted colorless diamonds, no matter how pure they were.
Everyone knows what happened later. As the advertising slogan "A diamond is forever, a diamond lasts forever" became widely known, colorless diamonds also began to be sought after.
"Not bad, not bad -" Parker read one after another, dazzled.
"Of course, we are not some treacherous white people who sell us old and worn-out weapons as new weapons -" Urdu's expression was gloomy, and the meaning of his words was obvious.
"Hahaha - how is it possible -" Parker didn't take it seriously. He still had the ability to do what he said.
Following Parker's whistle, a motorboat came from a distance.
"You don't believe me?" Urdu was very angry. Parker was obviously wary of Urdu. In the primitive forest, it is normal for the gangster to eat the gangster.
"Urdu, my friend, you have gained my trust now." Parker sneered, Urdu looked like a criminal.
The motorboat was filled with wooden boxes. As soon as it stopped on the shore, Urdu couldn't wait to board the boat.
The wooden box was filled with French army standard Lebel rifles, which were brand new and exuded a faint smell of gun oil.
"Why not Lee Enfield?" Urdu was angry. The Congolese troops used Lee Enfield during the World War and never used Lebel rifles.
"There is no Lee Enfield. The Lebel rifle is more advanced than the Lee Enfield. You will know after using it. I guarantee you will fall in love with the Lebel." Parker smiled, that's it, love or not.
"Our troops are used to Lee Enfields and have never used Lebel rifles. This will have a serious impact on the troops." Urdu is not tempted by Parker. Is the Lebel rifle more advanced than the Lee Enfield? I'm afraid
Parker himself didn't believe it.
If Urdu knew that these Lebel rifles were still old-fashioned single-shot Lebel rifles, Urdu would probably be even more angry.
"It doesn't matter, each rifle comes with 50 rounds of ammunition. It only takes a few days for the soldiers to get used to it, and the soldiers will be familiar with it." Parker got the diamond and turned around and left. Do you really think France sincerely supports the Congolese people in resisting the tyranny of southern Africa?
Don't be ridiculous, it's surprising that these stragglers can defeat the Southern African army that is armed to the teeth.
I'm afraid that when the southern African army arrives, these Africans will disperse in droves. Even if they are given the best weapons, they will not be able to use them.
Parker was deeply impressed by the performance of the Southern African Expeditionary Force during the World War.
Today's southern African army is more professional than during the World War, with more advanced weapons and more adequate logistics. How to fight these African rebels? Take the lead?
"Asshole, come back here—" Urdu flew into a rage.
"Urdu, don't take my politeness as weakness -" Parker half-turned around with a grim expression.
Urdu was immediately speechless.
Africans are still weak at heart when facing white people.
They have been enslaved for hundreds of years, and their servility has become deeply ingrained. Twenty years ago during the Congo Free State, Urdu scolding Parker might have led to the massacre of the entire ethnic group.
Looking at Urdu who was looking away, Parker sneered and disappeared into the dense forest with the white gunman.
Urdu let out a long sigh and called the African soldiers on the other side of the river to come over and unload the goods. Having weapons was not everything, as the bullets would eventually run out, and transactions would need to be made with the French.
Urdu also knew that trading with the French was seeking skin from a tiger, but Urdu had no choice.
Less than half of the cargo had been unloaded when the sound of a motorboat engine suddenly came from the distance.
"The water police are here, it's the Southern African water police -" Following the sentry's warning sound, the river bank immediately became a mess.
"Speed up, fast, fast, fast -" Urdu was in a panic, and the sound of the engine was getting closer and closer. Urdu didn't dare to hold on, so he jumped ashore and fled into the jungle.
The wooden boxes on the ship have just been half unloaded.
