There is a saying in the current public opinion of the Allied Powers that the world war broke out because some people could not satisfy their ambitions, so they coerced the entire country to provoke a world war.
Some people are indeed ambitious, but the people are not necessarily coerced. Just like in Cyprus, big companies certainly benefit, and soldiers also benefit. Although the benefits obtained by soldiers are not equal to those obtained by large companies,
That's because large companies have higher investment costs, so they should get more benefits. There is essentially no difference.
That's why no snowflake is innocent in an avalanche.
The original sentence of this sentence is: When there is an avalanche, no snowflake feels responsible.
Reflected in reality, in Cyprus, everyone from top to bottom of the expeditionary force headquarters has vested interests, and no one can stay out of it.
Cyprus now also has the first permanent residents after the outbreak of the World War. These residents are the family members of the staff of the Expeditionary Force Headquarters.
As the number of family members accompanying the army increased, Rock simply established a new department in the Logistics Department of the Expeditionary Force Headquarters. The director of the department was Lieutenant Colonel Stanson from the United Kingdom.
Lieutenant Colonel Stanson's daily work begins with receiving new immigrants. According to the regulations of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force Headquarters, only officers above the school level are eligible to bring their family members with them during the war. Therefore, more and more family members of officers came to Cyprus during this period.
How to place them properly is an important part of Lieutenant Colonel Statham's work.
"More than a hundred family members will arrive in Niconia at 12 noon, and we will be very busy again -" Lieutenant Colonel Statham's adjutant is Captain Ross, who is also from the UK. He likes products from East India very much.
Every day, whenever you are in the office, your coffee cup is always at hand.
Cyprus now has far more abundant supplies than London and Paris.
Before the outbreak of the World War, Southern Africa was still a barbaric land far away from the ends of the earth to most ordinary Europeans. European news about Africa was always associated with ignorance, backwardness, cruelty and ignorance. Many people were not even interested in learning about Southern Africa.
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After the outbreak of the World War, people suddenly discovered a Southern Africa that was completely different from what they had imagined. This Southern Africa was rich in products, beautiful and rich, with strong industrial strength, brave soldiers, serious and responsible doctors and nurses, and generous large companies.
and conscientious officials, which is in stark contrast to Europe, which has become a mess.
Specifically for the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, the weapons, ammunition and daily necessities used by the officers and soldiers all came from southern Africa. Even the coffee produced in East India was processed in southern Africa and then sent to Cyprus.
Southern Africa provides Cyprus with many kinds of coffee, some with milk, some without milk, and some with sugar. You can drink it directly. Some people like the original flavor, and some even like the process of grinding coffee beans.
Of all the coffee factories in the world, only southern Africa can meet so many different needs.
"There are only 60 houses left for school officers, and we need to build more houses." The officer responsible for allocating houses is also Major Price from the British mainland. He is older and has retired. During the World War,
After the outbreak, he returned to the army.
"Didn't some officers' families move to suburban farms yesterday? Can their houses be freed up?" Captain Ross was very young and had just graduated from the military academy, otherwise he wouldn't be so ignorant.
Cyprus has more than two million acres of arable land. This amount of land is not worth mentioning in Southern Africa, which has less people and more land. However, the officers do not live on the output of the farm. The farm is just a way of life for them.
That's all, so after many military officers' families came to Cyprus, they did not want to live in the cities that had gradually taken shape, but lived on farms in the countryside.
"What are you thinking about? There is no possibility of taking back the houses that have been allocated." Major Price looked through the information in his hand. The tables were filled with names of people.
"Is the farm going to be developed now? They're not worried either--" Lieutenant Colonel Statham was eating breakfast, two eggs and a glass of whiskey. It was unhealthy, but very refreshing.
"What are you worried about?" Captain Ross was interested in everything.
"Cyprus is not yet a British territory -" Major Price explained, but his expression was not too worried: "-but don't worry, Lord Nyasaland will ensure the safety of their property."
Roque has absolute prestige in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Officers from Britain and France also admire Roque. Needless to say, among the officers of other colonial servant armies, Roque's prestige in their hearts is greater than that of George V.
Gao, even the most innocent and naive Italian military officer did not discount Roque's orders at all.
Luo Ke's prestige is so high, which has a lot to do with Luo Ke's ability to know people and be kind to them.
For example, the troops of the Kingdom of Italy.
Referring to the performance of the Kingdom of Italy's troops in the Battle of Isonzo, if someone else was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, it is estimated that the troops of the Kingdom of Italy have been relegated to the sidelines in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
But here in Roque, although the troops of the Kingdom of Italy performed poorly on the battlefield, they were still very qualified to serve as garrison troops. After the Garibaldi Peninsula and Constantinople were gradually handed over to the Russian Empire, the troops of the Kingdom of Italy were stationed there.
It is moving to the Asia Minor Peninsula and gradually taking over the defense area of the main force.
"Several military officers complained to me that they also wanted to buy farms in Cyprus, but the farms in good locations have been sold out, leaving only some farms in the remote mountainous areas in the south that have not yet been sold. Looking at this trend, it won't take long
, the farms in the southern mountainous areas will also be sold out." Captain Ross understood the situation better. This kind of thing involves quick hands and slow hands. By the time everyone realized that the land value of Cyprus was increasing significantly, there was no chance to enter the market.
"Why not? I'm older, otherwise I would also like to immigrate to Cyprus." Major Price was quite sorry, as white people also have the complex of returning to their roots.
"Why?" Captain Ross still doesn't know that the world is difficult.
"Because of the prospects of Cyprus!" Major Price put down the documents in his hand, took out the glasses cloth from the glasses case, took off his glasses and wiped them carefully: "——Look at the hospitals here, as well as these wide roads, roadside
Parks, residential areas, schools, libraries, it’s already winter, there is no smog here, the air is fresh, and the climate is warm. Where else can be a better place to retire than here——"
Major Price is talking about the current Cyprus. Cyprus in the past was not like this.
Of all the countries in the world, Southern Africa may be the best at utilizing human resources. The UK is already a leader in this regard, but there is still a gap compared with Southern Africa.
And the gap is still huge.
After the outbreak of the World War, the British imprisoned the Ottomans on the island of Cyprus in concentration camps, seemingly unaware that the Ottomans could also be exploited.
It is an undeniable fact that in 1914, most countries in the world had not yet formed a future national consciousness. In other words, the Ottomans on the island of Cyprus were different from the future Ottomans. As long as they put some effort into
, can all be taught.
"The air here is indeed good. The winter in London is terrible, cold and humid. My grandfather's legs hurt so much every winter -" Captain Ross also admitted that the conditions in Cyprus are very good, but there are not many
Feeling.
"Price, if you want, you can keep a house for yourself." Lieutenant Colonel Statham finally finished breakfast. He and Price are both school-level officers and can be assigned to townhouses. The general is
The single-family villas and other staff members are apartment buildings. Depending on the military rank, the area of the apartment is also different.
"I reserved for myself the one with the best position -" Major Price laughed loudly. If you have an advantage, don't take advantage of the bastard. British people also play with the wool of the British Empire every day.
Owning a house in Cyprus does not mean immigrating.
Unlike southern Africans who have an infinite love for farms, the British have now progressed to the level of enjoying life. The beautiful Mediterranean Sea is an excellent holiday destination. Owning a house in Cyprus, you can go on vacation every winter to escape the cold.
Humid foggy city.
"Leave your next door to me, and we will be neighbors in the future." Lieutenant Colonel Statham also refused to do anything, and he did not forget the benefits of his subordinates: "Ross, do you want to leave a set for you? This is a rare opportunity.
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"Really? That's great -" Captain Ross was overjoyed, but he didn't expect a big pie to fall from the sky.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Lieutenant Colonel Statham and Major Price split up. Lieutenant Colonel Statham and Captain Ross took a bus to the port, while Major Price went to Christian Human Resources Company to ask whether the female workers requested by the logistics department were in place.
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As the number of people in the command increases, more and more staff are needed. It is worth mentioning that although the Ottoman Empire and the Persian Empire have nominally abolished slavery, in fact, this situation has
It is still common, especially when the war breaks out. Ten pounds can buy a person.
No, in Christian Human Resources Company, this is called employment, but the employment period is a little longer.
Christian Human Resources Company is indeed very efficient. When Major Price arrived at Christian Human Resources Company, all 200 workers were already in place, including men, women, old and young, and they were all skilled workers. Some were good at cleaning, and some were skilled workers.
Some are good at mowing lawns, and some are good at washing and cooking. I don’t know how the headhunters from Christian Human Resources Company found them.
Headhunters can be regarded as slave traders in the new era.
(After reading this chapter, many people are going to scold Yutou for being a headliner again~ I know, but I just won’t change it, come and bite me in the comment area if you can~~)