Southern Africa has a civilian system like the United Kingdom, and the officials of the Ministry of National Defense are also civilian officers. There is no iron rice bowl that is guaranteed forever. Of course, if something goes wrong, someone will be responsible.
This is not about abandoning soldiers to save commanders. There is a limit to accountability. If Roque is to be held accountable, then Ade, who appointed Roque as Deputy Minister of Defense, is also responsible.
What's more, there is no one in southern Africa who can replace Roque. We can't go to the ward to pull Hopkins out.
Bright's death from serious injuries was a huge blow to Hopkins. Now Hopkins has actually been discharged from the hospital, but his health is not as good as before, and he is unwilling to continue to serve as Secretary of Defense. Three days ago, Hopkins
I think Ade submitted his resignation. This time, no matter how Ade tried to persuade him to stay, Hopkins would no longer miss him.
"What's there to miss? I'm tired of work. It's time to take off my armor and return to the fields. I'm going to go back to the farm in the Cape, plant flowers, raise grass, and go hunting with my old Honey.
I'm old, I don't know if I can still run -" Hopkins was determined to leave. Old Honey was Hopkins's hound, lying beside Hopkins' hospital bed.
Hearing Hopkins call his name, Old Honey wagged his tail, raised his head and glanced at Hopkins, his eyes full of trust.
Rock's mood is a bit complicated. Hopkins and his generation will leave sooner or later, including Ade and Phillip. Although Hopkins has a conservative mindset and has shortcomings in ability, Hopkins and Rock work together well.
We have been working together for three years and there has never been a problem. Hopkins played the role of butler very well and gave Rock the greatest degree of freedom. Rock will never forget this.
"Sidney, thank Prime Minister Milner for me. I will always remember the days of working with him. It will be my best memory. As for the Ministry of Defense, Locke, I can't think of anyone more suitable for this position than you."
, I will recommend you to Prime Minister Milner, and you are the only candidate." Hopkins explained the funeral arrangements and retired cleanly.
"I know how to be a marshal -" Sidney Milner was not very sad, but felt a little excited.
After Hopkins retires, Roque will definitely take over as Secretary of Defense. With the relationship between Ade and Roque, Ade's status will be more stable, and Sidney Milner's interests will also be guaranteed. This is all
Everyone is happy to see the situation come to fruition.
"Is there anything you need me to do?" Rock said sincerely. No matter what Hopkins asked for at this time, as long as Rock could do it, Rock would agree.
Hopkins did not answer directly, but glanced at Henry, who was leaning on the window sill.
Henry understood, and left the ward with Sidney Milner, calling Lacey away as well, leaving only Rock alone.
"Actually, I would like to stay for a few more years to see how far southern Africa can go." Hopkins waited until everyone left before speaking: "When I came to southern Africa thirty years ago, I just had a baby.
West, there was no Bright at that time——"
Hopkins put on the posture of having a long conversation, and Rock adjusted his sitting posture to make it more comfortable, then picked up an apple and peeled it slowly.
"At that time, there was only one state in southern Africa, the Cape, and the Republic of Transvaal had just been established. It has been thirty years in the blink of an eye. Locke, what does your ideal southern Africa look like?" Hopkins is not as good as he seems on the surface.
Free and easy, after all, this is the country he has served his whole life.
"The population is large, the economy is prosperous, and the strength is strong——" Rock cut the apple into small pieces, put a small fork on it and handed it to Hopkins.
"I mean the Chinese. Now the Chinese in southern Africa have surpassed the whites. How will you treat the whites in southern Africa in the future?" Hopkins pointed to the core of the problem, which is also an issue that many whites are increasingly concerned about.
"Hopkins, the Chinese are not a threat to southern Africa. They never have been." Rock was also helpless. Back then, the British opened the door to the Qing Dynasty with strong ships and cannons. Now many white people are worried that after the Chinese become the mainstream population, white people will be
Settle accounts after the fall.
In fact, they are all unnecessary worries. The Chinese have always convinced people with reason. Even if the Chinese become the mainstream population in southern Africa in the future, as long as the white people abide by the law and do not take the initiative to cause trouble, everyone can coexist peacefully and build a harmonious and beautiful new South Africa. “In Nyasaland, the number of Chinese people far exceeds that of white people, but the white people in Nyasaland still live very happily, even more happily than in other states, because they have the best neighbors and colleagues in the world.
There are also many Chinese communities in Pretoria, and the security situation in those Chinese communities is the best. The same is true in Ziwei Town, where Ziwei Hospital is located. Isn't this enough to prove the friendliness of the Chinese? The Chinese do not want to monopolize southern Africa.
, I just don’t want to be enslaved, oppressed, or discriminated against. We Chinese have a proverb that says, don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you. We understood this truth more than two thousand years ago." Rock started to cut oranges. These fruits are all
It is grown locally in Ziwei Town and tastes very good.
"What does southern Africa look like in your imagination? Just the same as before, just a local source of raw materials? Or does it rely on exploiting Africans to achieve development in a short period of time, but leaves huge hidden dangers? Don't forget that we are all foreigners.
"Roker smiled. Churchill said that Italians have a good appetite but full of rotten teeth, and the same cannot be said for the British.
In essence, Britain, like those countries that are weak but have occupied huge colonies with the dividends of the times, is overestimating its capabilities.
The British are smart in knowing how to advance and retreat. Since the independence of the United States, the United Kingdom has gradually begun to adjust its colonial policy, which is why Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and southern Africa have successively gained autonomy. Portugal and Belgium are stubborn and conservative, so Portugal has lost its
Belonging to East Africa, the Congo Free State is in chaos.
As for Italy, the Italian-Turkish war is still going on, and there is no winner in a short period of time. Even if Italy wins the Italian-Turkish war, it will suffer heavy losses and miss the imminent world war.
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"Of course not. I also hope to see a southern Africa with a large population, prosperous economy and strong strength in my lifetime. It would be better if it could also have some international voice." Hopkins is very happy that southern Africa is now developing.
Getting better and better, and with Rock's promise, Hopkins truly let go of all regrets.
Rock and Hopkins chatted for more than an hour, and Rock didn't leave until Hopkins' attending doctor reminded him of the time.
Back at the Viscount Mansion in Ziwei Town, Henry was very curious.
"What did you and Hopkins talk about? Hopkins and I have nothing to talk about. I feel like you are his son." Henry and Hopkins really had nothing to talk about. The son-in-law and mother-in-law
I can still chat for a few words, so forget it with my father-in-law.
Roque is an outlier in this era, and his relationship with Philip is also very good.
"There are many, from southern Africa to London, now and in the future, and various insights on life. Do you want to hear them?" Rock was in a good mood, and he spoke kindly when people were about to die. Hopkins's life was about to end.
Towards the end, Hopkins is undoubtedly open-minded at this time.
"No, that's a topic among you seniors." Henry refused to participate. He was worried about whether his life could be as easy as it is now: "If you take over as Minister of Defense, what will the Ministry of Justice do?"
Now Henry is indeed relaxed, and the work of the Ministry of Justice has been on the right track. Roque, the deputy minister, has contributed a lot. Henry is still hands-off as before, free every day, fishing, hunting, traveling and so on. The time on vacation is definitely more than the time on work.
It takes a long time.
"Find a more capable deputy minister -" Roque doesn't care. It's okay to serve as deputy minister of two ministries. But it would be inappropriate to serve as the minister of defense and the deputy minister of justice at the same time.<
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"Is there a suitable candidate?" Henry remained silent.
"Look for it yourself, I still have to find a suitable deputy minister -" Roque was upset. When Roque was the deputy minister, Hopkins was there to support him, so Roque avoided a lot of trouble.
Now without Hopkins, Roque will be forced to stand in front of the stage. At this time, the disadvantages of monopolizing power are demonstrated. Roque does not even have a suitable candidate for deputy minister.
"You still need to search? Isn't Derek very suitable?" Henry closed his eyes and searched casually. There are many more talents in the Ministry of Defense than in the Ministry of Justice.
Rock's eyes immediately lit up, Derek Dodd was indeed a very suitable candidate.
Derek Dodd’s current position is the President of the Southern African Army Academy. Over the years, the graduates of the Army Academy have been Derek Dodd’s students. In some ways, Derek Dodd’s influence on the military is
Although De is incomparable to Rock, he is definitely no less than Hopkins.
To put it bluntly, Roque is the founder of the Southern African Defense Forces, and his influence on the defense forces is unrivaled. In this regard, even Ade and Ade are not as good as Roque.
In other words, if Roque wants to launch a coup now, it is only a matter of words. The vast majority of soldiers in southern Africa will support Roque in coming to power.
"Angel, send a telegram to General Dodd and ask him to come to Pretoria immediately." Rock was decisive. Derek Dodd has been performing very well since he came to southern Africa. The Army Academy is Derek Dodd.
It was created by one hand. Now Derek Dodd is preparing for the Naval Academy. After Hopkins leaves office, there will be a large-scale personnel change in the Department of Defense. Derek Dodd will be a good helper for Rock.
"Yes, Lord." Angel's voice was loud.
Henry looked at Angel's tall and handsome back and sighed: "This is Anton's son? Time flies so fast!"
It is indeed fast. Unexpectedly, Rock and Henry are already in their thirties. Young people are growing up. In a few decades, Rock and Henry will gradually grow old. By then, southern Africa will not know