People in high positions will inevitably do things that are unthinkable to ordinary people sometimes.
The power of this era was unrestricted, such as Cecil Rhodes Jr. In Rhodesia, Cecil Rhodes Jr. was the king. He could form a government, set up an army, and even launch attacks on neighboring countries at will.
War.
In Rhodesia, Cecil Rhodes Jr. could even execute anyone, even a white person, without approval. In this case, anyone would feel proud.
Don't try to use normal people's thinking to understand those in high positions, such as Emperor Hui of Jin's "Why not eat minced meat?" Normal people would feel that only idiots would say such things, but for Emperor Hui of Jin, "Why not?"
"Eating minced meat" is a matter of course.
Little Cecil Rhodes has not yet reached the level of Emperor Hui of Jin, so he invited Roque to his home to further deepen their relationship.
Of course, Cecil Rhodes Jr. did not prepare any gifts for Roark. At the social status of Cecil Rhodes Jr., there is no need to use money to build relationships. Interest is the bond that forms an alliance. "Don't worry Locke, Kimberley will take good care of the Chinese miners." Little Cecil Rhodes knew what Locke was concerned about.
"Thank you, Cecil, and please rest assured. As long as you treat the Chinese well, the Chinese will give you the greatest reward." Rock raised a glass to little Cecil Rhodes. The red wine that accompanied the meal came from France. Rock looked at
I don’t understand the label, it’s not a well-known brand, but it tastes very good.
"I've seen your resume, and to be honest I'm very curious. You don't look like a Chinese -" Perhaps in the eyes of Cecil Rhodes Jr., this is the greatest compliment to Rock.
Rock doesn't think so. While praising Rock, this statement actually belittles all Chinese.
What does it mean to be different?
Just because Rock is better?
Can’t Chinese people perform well?
So Roque's expression was very serious: "Cecil, what the Chinese can do is far beyond your imagination."
"I know, I understand -" Cecil Rhodes Jr. understood Rock's words.
Rock smiled and said nothing. Regardless of whether Cecil Rhodes Jr. really understood or was just being polite, one day in the future, all white people, including Cecil Rhodes Jr., will have a profound understanding of the Chinese.
How far can it be achieved?
Overall, lunch was very enjoyable.
Although Cecil Rhodes Jr. has some flaws in his character, he is essentially good. Cecil Rhodes Jr. is not a playboy, but he is not a gentleman either. Cecil Rhodes Jr. should be that kind of person.
A standard aristocrat stands tall, overlooking all living beings. He is not arrogant, but has a strong sense of superiority in his bones.
In fact, little Cecil Rhodes can be regarded as a corporal for being able to entertain Rock at home. If it had been anyone else, he would probably be grateful, but Rock didn't feel anything special. If it had been Cecil Rhodes,
Rhodes, may also attract Rock's attention, Cecil Rhodes Jr.——
Compared with his father, he is far behind.
Of course, this does not affect Rock's attitude towards Cecil Rhodes Jr. When he came to this world, Rock worked hard to integrate into it. Anyone who expresses kindness to Rock will get Rock's response, so
, in the future, if Rhodesia encounters a crisis, Roque will not mind helping Cecil Rhodes Jr.
Yes, it’s so arrogant!
You are so confident!
Although Rock is a low-key person now, Rock has the confidence to pull Cecil Rhodes Jr.
Cecil Rhodes Jr. will definitely not think that he will need Rock's help in the future, but Cecil Rhodes Jr. in the future will definitely be grateful to himself today.
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The investigation team's train was expected to arrive in Johannesburg in the evening. In order to avoid the guerrilla attacks, the investigation team chose to take a boat from Cape Town to Durban, and then take a train from Durban to Johannesburg.
Rock and Joe Russell led the commando team to arrive at the train station early to set up defenses. Although the guerrillas were far away from the Transvaal, the security situation in Johannesburg was still not optimistic. The conflicts between the expeditionary force and the citizens, and the conflicts between the citizens and the police,
The conflict between the police and the expeditionary force——
They are all quite outstanding.
At six o'clock in the evening, the investigation team's train was about to arrive in Johannesburg. Philip Matilda came to the train station with a group of officials from the Johannesburg city government.
Rock accidentally sees Henry Alsop.
It is indeed an accident. Henry Alsop is just an ordinary supervisor of the Johannesburg Municipal Office. He is not qualified to appear here. Those who are qualified to pick him up are basically principal and deputy officials of Johannesburg Municipal Government.
As Philippe Matilda's first secretary, Owen is definitely qualified to pick up the station.
Seeing Rock, Owen approached quietly: "Lock, be careful, that guy's father is the head of the investigation team——"
This news was a bit unexpected. Rock knew that the "guy" Owen mentioned was Henry Alsop.
It’s not a surprise. Rock knows that Henry Alsop’s father is also a baron and must be qualified to serve as the leader of the investigation team, but coming to Johannesburg at this time——
The building is full of wind and rain.
"Thank you -" Rock remained calm. Soldiers will stop him, and water will cover him. As long as Rock doesn't make any mistakes, even Henry Alsop's father, Edward VII, can't do anything to Rock.
This is a boast. If Henry Alsop was really a prince, Rock would definitely stay away from him right now.
The Baron's son feels very good about himself. After his father came, including Baron Philip, there were only two nobles in Johannesburg. This feeling is probably similar to that of the prince.
So just because Rock doesn't take the initiative to look for trouble doesn't mean that some people will let Rock go.
"Director Locke, hello -" Henry Alsop's tone was frivolous, like a cat teasing a mouse.
The nine sons of a dragon are really all different. The Rhodes family is a top wealthy family, and little Cecil Rhodes can be a "corporal of courtesy". The Alsop family is an ordinary noble, but the children they educate are like tramps.
He's just as rude and rude. Judging from Henry Alsop's appearance, he probably isn't that good either.
Roark was not familiar with Henry Alsop, and the relationship between the two was not good enough to chat casually, so Roark just nodded slightly, which was regarded as a greeting.
Owen also ignored Henry Alsop and didn't even nod, which was even more outrageous than Roark.
In fact, Rock can understand Henry Alsop's mood. Just like Arnold, there are so many nobles like barons in the UK. Henry Alsop must have been suppressed for too long, so when he arrived in the Transvaal,
Unconsciously, nature is released.
To put it bluntly, Henry Alsop and Arnold are just like those guys who were dazzled by wealth after winning the lottery or getting rich overnight through demolition. Although they are all sons of aristocrats, in fact
At heart, they are as clueless as the nouveau riche. Such people will be unlucky sooner or later.
"Owen should have told you what you are going to face, right? How about it, are you panicking?" Henry Alsop knew that he was not popular, so he was not polite.
"Why?" Luo Ke was calm and composed.
"Soon you'll know why, because you'll soon be where you need to be." Henry Alsop has it all under control.
"Can you stop being so boring? I know your father is a baron, and I know your father is the head of the investigation team, but so what? How can your father dominate Johannesburg? Think about it, why is your father the head of the investigation team?
Chief, not anyone else. I think you should be worried about your father now instead of embarrassing yourself here, idiot!" Roque is really rude. He is breaking up with each other anyway, so just scold him quickly and covertly.
Yes, no matter how you look at it, it is too obscene.
"You bastard!" Henry Alsop wasn't stupid either. He cursed like a reflex and then turned pale.
Rock is right. In Johannesburg, the baron does have a high status, but the "king" of Johannesburg is Cecil Rhodes, so——
Investigating Cecil Rhodes in Johannesburg is indeed not a good job, and the real good job probably won't be Henry Alsop's father, so Henry Alsop really has nothing to be proud of. "Haha, Director Locke, you are right, some people are just idiots." By coincidence, little Cecil Rhodes was also on the platform.
Against Rock, Henry Alsop could be wild and arrogant, but against Cecil Rhodes Jr., Henry Alsop immediately died down.
Just kidding, even though the Rhodes family seems to be losing power now, the Rhodes family is still the undisputed top wealthy family in the UK. Even if Cecil Rhodes made mistakes while serving as Prime Minister of the Cape, he must be punished.
The outbreak of the Second Boer War was responsible for the outbreak of the Second Boer War. Cecil Rhodes Jr., who inherited the South Africa Company, would still be qualified to be a distinguished guest at the palace if he went to London.
And Henry Alsop——
It is estimated that his father is not qualified to ask for an audience with the king at any time.
It’s not an estimate, it’s a certainty!
"Hello, Mr. Rhodes." Owen took the initiative to greet Cecil Rhodes Jr.
"Hello -" Little Cecil Rhodes was very considerate. Although he was not very enthusiastic, he was not indifferent either.
This is the demeanor of a top wealthy family. As the son of a baron, Cecil Rhodes Jr. may also look down on Irving, but on the surface, Cecil Rhodes Jr. will not embarrass Irving. After all, Henry
Idiots like Alsop are not common. Most of the time, even when facing strangers, little Cecil Rhodes will not speak harshly.
Of course, Cecil Rhodes Jr. doesn't need to be polite to people like Henry Alsop. Such people usually don't have much ability. Even if they jump up and down, they won't cause any trouble.
Such a scene, in the eyes of Baron Philip, is really meaningful.