Before the outbreak of the Boer War, the British colonial system was already showing signs of disintegration. Canada had achieved autonomous status in 1867, and Australia and New Zealand were also working hard to seek autonomy.
During the Boer War, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand all sent volunteer troops to the Cape. Don't think this is a good thing. By sending volunteers to the Cape Colony, the above-mentioned areas have greater autonomy. In the past, it was only political autonomy, but now it is also added.
gained military autonomy.
Faced with this situation, the United Kingdom will definitely not sit idly by, so the British government will not be stingy with colonial soldiers who have made meritorious service in the war. Those who deserve rewards will be rewarded, and those who deserve knighthoods will also be knighted. Rock has caught up with him.
This wave of ride-along, when the post-war rewards are discussed, Roque can also get a share of the pie.
This is definitely a good thing for Roque. Ferguson is just a knight, so he is called "Sir Alex", and Roque also has the opportunity to become "Sir Alex".
After meeting with Lord Roberts, the commando team returned to Cape Town early the next morning. This time Lord Roberts was very generous and did not requisition the horses captured by the commando team, but allowed Henry and the others to take the horses back to Cape Town. p>
On February 25, before the British troops on the eastern front launched their attack, Rock and his companions arrived in Cape Town safely.
Different from the deserted scene when they left, the Cape Town Police Department prepared a grand welcome ceremony for the commandos. Henry and Rock didn't know until they got off the train that in the past few days, the police from Cape Town had killed the commander-in-chief of the Boer coalition forces.
Joubert's news, as Winston's report has spread throughout the British Empire, the reports about Henry and Roque even attracted the Queen's attention. Before Henry got off the train, August Russell had decided to promote Henry to
Superintendent Roque was promoted to inspector because of his repeated military exploits.
"Inspector Locke, congratulations." Henry, who was wearing uniform and wearing the title of superintendent, was proud of himself. There are six inspectors in the Cape Town Police Department, but there is only one superintendent, Henry. This is indeed something to be proud of.
"Director Henry, the same goes for you." Rock also wore the title of Inspector. Henry is now the deputy chief of the Cape Town Police Department and also the commando team leader. Although Rock has been promoted in rank, his position remains unchanged.<
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"Deputy director, deputy." Henry was still modest.
"It doesn't matter. If you shout, it will become a fact." Roque was not entirely complimentary. Police Chief August Russell is old and will retire in a few years. By then, Henry is most likely to become Cape Town's leader.
Chief of Police.
Of course, the greater possibility is that by the time August Russell retires, the Cape Town Police Department will no longer be able to retain Henry. After the Boer War is over, Henry will definitely be knighted, whether as a viscount or a baron.
The police chief of Cape Town is already overqualified. If Henry continues to stay in Cape Town, then at least he must be the mayor of Cape Town to be worthy of Henry's title.
Rock and Henry had just returned from the welcome banquet held for them by the police station. The two of them didn't eat much at the banquet. This was by the swimming pool of their home on Mill Street. The two of them were eating and drinking freely.
"Locke, do you think if I go to General Hopkins to propose marriage now, is it possible for it to succeed?" Henry has not forgotten Lacey, which is a good thing. Rock likes to deal with people who care about old relationships.
"You can give it a try. I believe that at least General Hopkins will give you a chance." Rock thought for a moment and then remembered who General Hopkins was. He was Lacey's father, Henry and Rock.
I mentioned it before, but Rock was not too impressed.
"I will definitely go - no, wait, I will go after I get the title." Henry was a little worried about gains and losses, and it seemed that he had a shadow on General Hopkins.
"No, please don't. It's still a long time before the war ends. Aren't you afraid of Lacey getting married during this time? At least you have to tell Lacey what you have done during this period, so that Lacey will
Have confidence in your future." Rock encouraged Henry. Fate is a wonderful thing. If Lacey falls in love with someone else, it will definitely be a big blow to Henry.
It seems that Henry has also been in love for a long time. After thinking about it, Henry agreed with Rock's suggestion: "Yes, I have to go to Lacey first and tell Lacey to wait for me. As long as I get the title, I will go right away.
Ask General Hopkins to propose marriage."
Nobles have great rights. Once you join the army, you will at least start as an officer. Even if Hopkins is a general, he may not even have a title. As long as Henry obtains the title, then Henry will definitely be qualified to propose to General Hopkins.
As for Lacey’s engagement——
Well, that’s not important. Even American tycoons want to marry their daughters to nobles, and colonial officers want it even more. What about generals? It’s easy for nobles to become generals in the colonies, but colonial generals need a certain amount of luck to become nobles.
"Sir, a lady is here to see you." Zach sent a small note.
"Invite her to come over -" Rock's heart skipped a beat, but he wasn't sure, maybe it was just an irregular heartbeat.
It turns out that Rock's heart is normal, and the one who followed Zach was Ada.
Ada is wearing a white floor-length dress, holding a handbag in long-sleeved satin gloves, and wearing a veil on her hat, so her facial expression cannot be seen clearly.
Seeing Ada from a distance, Rock stood up. Henry was a little belated and waited until Ada came to his side before Henry smelled it.
It was indeed smelled that Ada was wearing a light perfume. Rock couldn't name it, but the smell was very unique, with a subtle fragrance that was as mysterious and full of temptation as Ada herself.
"What are you talking about? Can I join?" Ada's eyes locked on Roark. Although it was in question form, both Roark and Henry felt that it was in declarative form.
"Of course -" Rock took the initiative to pull out a chair for Ada, Henry diligently served champagne, and Zach was busy getting a few dogs into the front yard, so he could not disturb Rock's party.
"Ada, do you know Lacey?" Rock quickly helped Ada find the starting point of the topic.
"Lacie from General Hopkins's family? Of course I know her. Why, have you fallen in love with her little girl?" Ada's expression showed no emotion or anger, but the hand holding the cup was obviously a little hard.
"No, no, no, it's not me, it's Henry. You know, Henry once served under General Hopkins." Rock quickly clarified that this joke was not allowed.
"Oh, I understand. No wonder I heard that Mr. Swift's relationship with General Hopkins is not very good recently." Ada is indeed well-informed.
"Is Lacey okay?" Henry was a little nervous. Lacey's fiancé is the son of Swift, the director of the Cape Mining Bureau.
