How harsh the rules of the big shots are can be seen from the people around them.
In order to keep the color off their heads, all the men in the harem have to be castrated, so in order to keep the secret, it is normal to cut off people's tongues.
Zach will definitely not explain to Visakhamu why he has no tongue. It’s fine to let Visacam misunderstand him like this. Sometimes Rock needs a ruthless image, which will be more beneficial to Rock.
With the cooperation between Rock and Visakhamu, Visakhamu will consider more about whether he can withstand Rock's revenge when he considers problems in the future.
So the next day, Visakhamu sent another golden Buddha to Rock, which was the same size as the iron one last time, but this time it was made of pure gold, and he didn't dare to fool others with the gold-plated one. p>
This is the benefit of image. I believe Visakam will never dare to play any tricks when dealing with Rock in the future.
Xia Jiu arrived in India a week later. Xia Jiu, who had a broken hand and a terrifying scar on his face, seemed to have enriched Rock's ruthless personal image, so he learned more about Baron Nyasaland.
Rumors about Roque's ruthlessness spread like wildfire. There were rumors that Roque cut off people's hands, cut out tongues and killed people in Africa at every turn. There were also rumors that Roque ate human flesh every day in Africa and had hundreds of wives.
, simply describes Rock as the great devil in the world.
Rock didn't take any time to clarify these rumors. Like Umbrella Company, Rand Bank finally expanded its business to Calcutta, so the banker finally had a legitimate reason to come to India to inspect the work, and Ada insisted on taking him with him regardless of the specific situation in India.
Arthur came together, which made Rock happy and worried.
Seeing each other again after a short break is really like three autumns apart after not seeing each other for one day.
After coming to India, Roque has always been stoic and has not even seen Uslam's legendary beautiful wife. Of course, Ada will severely reward such people who work hard.
"The sanitary conditions here in India are really bad. You shouldn't have brought Arthur here." A satisfied Rock finally began to settle the old scores. The implication was that Ada was right to come, and she was indeed holding back a bit hard during this period. Pearly and plump - no, the shrewd and capable banker is more satisfied. He leans on the unique large open chair in India and feels a little unmotivated. He lazily responds: "It depends on the person who is not good at hygiene. For
For ordinary Indians, the sanitary environment may indeed be poor. For Arthur, it doesn’t matter what the situation is. If anything happens to Arthur, his maids will be buried with him——"<
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Look, this is cruelty. Rock's ruthlessness is really just a rumor.
But the banker is right. India's problems really only exist among the lower class people, pure white people and Indian princes and nobles, and are not greatly affected by the environment.
Ada did everything she could for Arthur. There were three or four maids around Arthur all day long, taking good care of him. When Ada came to India, she also brought a chef with her, and even the accompanying team
There are also full-time doctors, otherwise Ada would not have brought Arthur to India. In terms of the importance she attaches to Arthur, Ada cares more about him than Roque.
After all, Rock still has Gavin. It is impossible to devote all his love to Arthur, but Arthur is everything to Ada. Even in Ada's heart, Rock has to take second place, so this question is really
There is nothing to worry about.
Thinking of Arthur's specific situation, Rock also burst out laughing, realizing that he had indeed overcorrected.
It can only be said that the impression India left on Roque was really bad, so India has become a scourge in Roque's eyes.
In fact, that is not the case at all. In the eyes of some Europeans, the Chinese are also scourges, wars, ignorance, religious deserts, etc. As long as people are willing, they will always find countless excuses for their dislike. In fact, the Chinese are specifically
Rock is very clear about the situation. Although not all Chinese are saints, they are definitely not as bad as described by the "Yellow Peril Theory".
In the evening, Rock will attend Count Minto's dinner party with Ada.
The dinner was specially held for Ada by Count Minto. It was only then that Rock learned that Ada actually had the title of countess. Although this count came from the collapsed Bourbon dynasty, he paid attention to the aristocratic system.
In European society, Ada's status is still very high.
No wonder Ada used to be a prostitute in Cape Town, and she was able to get along like a duck in water.
From another perspective, Ada was right not to disclose her relationship with Roark. Otherwise, Roark would have become a target and it would be impossible for him to become a British noble.
Arthur had not seen Rock for a long time. He was very happy to see Rock. He held Rock's hand and was not willing to let go for a minute.
So Roark, Ada, and Arthur appeared in front of Count Minto, making them a perfect family of three.
Arthur's hair is really too conspicuous. When standing next to Rock, anyone would subconsciously think that they are father and son.
Of course, Count Minto would not point this out, and did not even pay too much attention to Arthur. After all, this kind of thing is normal in Britain. The king is said to have many illegitimate children, and the British nobles are not qualified to blame France.
Noble chaos and whatnot.
In fact, they are all the same.
Of course, appearing in front of Count Minto with Ada did once again improve Count Minto's evaluation of Roque. Then Count Minto seemed to inadvertently propose that the new First Cavalry Division should be transferred back to Calcutta.
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The implication is that with Ada's relationship, it would not be appropriate to throw Rock and the newly formed 1st Cavalry Division into the center of the whirlpool in Dhaka.
Rock doesn't care. The situation in Dhaka is indeed a bit complicated, but Calcutta is not much better. On the contrary, Rock is more comfortable in Dhaka. There are too many British and Indian princes and nobles in Calcutta. Rock
You have to restrain your hands and feet when doing things, which is far inferior to being able to do whatever you want in Dhaka.
A very normal choice, but the result was extremely rare in the eyes of Count Minto: "Lord Nyasaland, you are indeed a role model for the empire. I have never seen anyone willing to give up the working environment in Calcutta and voluntarily go to Dhaka."
Let us drink to the longevity of our empire, respect the empire, and respect the king!"
These last two sentences were, of course, said to everyone present.
At this time, the British and Indian princes and nobles present were also very politically correct, and even Ada cheered with a smile on her face.
"To the Empire!"
"To the King!"
Then the atmosphere of the banquet became more harmonious and warm, and Ada was really good at dancing, and inadvertently facilitated several business deals.
In fact, economically underdeveloped areas like India do have more opportunities. Don’t think that an underdeveloped economy means a lack of money. In fact, this is not the case at all. There is money, but it is concentrated in the hands of a few people, and most people have no money.
, so there is no money for consumption, and the consumption of rich people, even if it is luxury, has an upper limit after all.
In Johannesburg, Rand Bank welcomes everyone. No matter you have money or no money, if you open an account at Rand Bank, Rand Bank will treat you warmly.
It's different in India. Most Indians have no need to deal with banks at all, so Rand Bank's main service targets are wealthy people.
The needs of rich people in India in this area are indeed very large. Because the gap between rich and poor is too serious, rich people are worried about being beaten by local tyrants. More officials still have gray income to deal with. Put these income in
The Imperial Bank or other banks are not suitable. The Imperial Bank is subject to the supervision of the British government. Putting money in the Imperial Bank is tantamount to throwing yourself into a trap. Other banks are not safe. They may collapse one day and it will take many years.
All the hard work has been in vain.
Rand Bank is the best choice. As a southern African bank, Rand Bank is backed by the Johannesburg Mining Alliance, so payment ability is not a problem.
Now that the Transvaal has implemented a democratic representative system, and the entire southern Africa is seeking autonomy, the British government's influence on southern Africa is getting smaller and smaller, so for these British officials, as well as these Indian officials who want to transfer their property abroad,
For Indian princes and nobles, Rand Bank is the best choice.
Therefore, female bankers are really popular, and even Count Minto feels a little left out.
No one cares about Rock. The rumors against Rock during this period are indeed not very friendly. Everyone present probably knows by now that the housekeeper around Rock has no tongue. What is the real reason?
After all, nobility, who doesn’t have some secrets? Let’s speak with facts.
Anyway, these princes and nobles in India would not keep secrets in this way, let alone the British.
"Your Gurkha troops are now ready to accept the mission? I heard that you wiped out a village a few days ago." Count Minto didn't care about those rumors. For Count Minto, Rock was the sharpest spear.
, so the colder Rock is, the better.
"That village sheltered a group of criminals. When the troops carried out the arrest, the criminals resisted stubbornly. Maybe the troops did have some accidental injuries during the execution of their mission, but it was not to the level of eradication." Rock was also speechless.
The word "annihilation" is used appropriately, and the newly formed First Cavalry Division is like the enemy entering the village.
"Then it's not considered accidental damage. It's inevitable for something like this to happen." Count Minto doesn't care whether it's accidental damage or not. Perhaps in Count Minto's view, the death of 250 million Indians in three or five villages is not worth mentioning.
:"What is your evaluation of the Gurkha troops?"
Count Minto is still concerned about the Gurkha mercenaries. It is said that after the Boer War, the British government's military policy also underwent fundamental changes.