Roque didn't wake up until three o'clock in the morning. After arriving in Europe, this was the most solid sleep Roque had had.
In other words, this was the most solid sleep Rock had ever had since coming to this world.
Starting today, everything is different from before.
Although the former Roque was the Minister of Defense of Southern Africa, a Viscount of the British Empire, and the boss of a large number of companies in Nyasaland, Roque did not feel much sense of security.
For Britain, Rock has always been an outsider. Just as Winston said, what the British Empire gives to Rock can be taken away at any time.
After conquering the Ottoman Empire, no one can erase Roque's achievements, and no one can take away Roque's glory. From now on, Roque truly has an amulet that can be used to walk sideways. No matter who wants to target Roque again, he must
Weigh yourself.
Yes, someone on the Western Front is talking about you.
The newspapers on Christmas Day were indeed the first to promote the surrender of the Ottoman Empire. Rock was simply surprised by all the complimentary words. He had never thought that there were so many words used to praise people in English.
However, it was not the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force led by Roque that was praised, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Edward Gray. The first newspapers sent to Cyprus were all published in France. In these newspapers, the surrender of the Ottoman Empire was mainly attributed to the diplomats.
With hard work, just like those diplomats who could make the Ottoman Empire's millions of troops lay down their weapons with their sharp tongue.
Roque did not deny the efforts of diplomats. After the outbreak of the World War, in order to win over more allies and coordinate the internal relations of the Allied Powers, diplomats worked hard, which indeed played a great role.
Including the surrender of the Ottoman Empire, Roque also admitted that there were diplomatic factors, but if diplomacy was given priority, this would be really unacceptable to Roque.
The commander of the French troops in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force is Nelson Samuel. He has twenty years of colonial service experience and has been in France less than half of the time in the colonies. I saw French newspaper reports that Nelson Samuel
Your face is red.
"Friends in the newspaper office are sometimes naive -" Nelson Samuel said in a nice way, but naivety may not be enough to explain this kind of thing.
"These people are really afraid that the world will not be in chaos -" Ian Hamilton is quite to the point. Some people are like this. If they don't do something wrong, they will be sorry for the little power in his hands.
Roque didn't want to say anything. When he just read the newspaper, Roque wanted to withdraw the three artillery divisions still in France.
I can only think about it. French newspaper editors are also confident. They know that the British Expeditionary Force will not withdraw.
But they overlooked one thing. Roque is not a politician or soldier who only focuses on one field. If it were anyone else, there would be almost no way to be ridiculed by newspapers. After all, France is proud of "freedom" and "democracy".
Under these two banners, no matter how ridiculous something is done, there is a reasonable explanation.
Even if they curse in the newspaper, this is their freedom. This is how many people understand "freedom".
"Send a telegram to Christian and see what he has done. Buy a house and a farm. Does he need the money now?" Rock has many ways to deal with those who are obviously discriminatory, but as long as I don't say anything, no one can do anything.
What do you do to me?
"Okay, Lord." Angel said, "French media people are also spoiled. They are addicted to scolding politicians, the government, and the military. They are just like Teddy who is exposed to the air every day. They still don't understand Luo Luo well enough."
gram.
The next day, the plane finally delivered British newspapers. This time it was finally normal. The newspapers were all about what Rock wanted to read. The Prime Minister's New Year's message was squeezed to the second page.
Rock didn't have much time to enjoy the joy of victory. After the Ottoman Empire surrendered, all the main forces still in the Asia Minor Peninsula had to withdraw, and the garrison troops were stationed in batches. There was no time to carve up the Ottoman Empire's territory now. They had to wait until the end of the world war.
Only then will the division of the spoils begin.
In fact, the relevant preparations have already begun. The Ottoman Empire surrendered and the frontal combat came to an end. The next step is the management of the occupied areas.
Management issues are not Rock's final say. The Asia Minor Peninsula is 500,000 square kilometers, and it is impossible to be stationed entirely by the Southern African Expeditionary Force. Britain, France, Italy, and even Greece and Serbia have to step in to distribute benefits. Rock's bottom line is the Mesopotamia and the Ottoman Empire.
The empire's territory in the Arabian Peninsula and other parts of the empire are arbitrary.
Of course, as southern Africa was part of the British Empire, Rock could not make a separate request, so this request became the demand of the Sultanate of Najd. In the battle against the Ottoman Empire, the Sultanate of Najd played a great role.
It is also very surprising that a total population of less than one million can actually explode into a force of 100,000.
During the battle against the Ottoman Empire, the troops of the Sultanate of Najd suffered nearly 50,000 casualties. Although this number is not high alone, considering the total number of troops of the Sultanate of Najd, this number is still very shocking.
Of course, if you pay, you will gain. Although the current occupied area does not represent the distribution of future benefits, it sets the tone for the future carving up of the Ottoman Empire. After the Sultanate of Najd occupies the Mesopotamia, it will be a logical place after the war.
With the annexation of Mesopotamia, the Russian Empire now occupies Constantinople and surrounding areas. After the end of the world war, can the Russian Empire still be allowed to vomit out?
This is true. Before the World War ended, the Russian Empire no longer existed. The new leaders voluntarily abandoned Constantinople in exchange for peace.
If the Tsar knew this news, he would push away the coffin board and jump up. The Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire have been fighting for hundreds of years, and the Black Sea outlet that they have dreamed of was so easily abandoned. It is really sad.
On December 31, Roark received orders to go to London to attend the Joint Meeting of the War Department and the General Staff. Haig would also return to London from France to attend.
In London, Roque finally enjoyed hero-like treatment. Congress also specially invited Roque to speak in Congress. Before Roque's speech began, 200 members of Congress stood up and applauded for five minutes.
"Thank you very much. Your enthusiasm makes me sincerely frightened -" Luo Ke just started to speak, but was immediately interrupted by enthusiastic applause.
The chief justice, Viscount Halden, who presided over the meeting, did not maintain order and looked at Roark with a smile on his face as he clapped gently.
Lloyd George was also in the audience, and his face was expressionless when applauding. If it hadn't been for the two thousand pounds, Lloyd George would still be Minister of Munitions now, and he would be appointed by George V after Asquith stepped down.
form a cabinet.
Now all this has come to nothing. Winston has risen strongly after resigning as Minister of the Navy. After becoming Minister of Munitions, Winston also carried out drastic reforms in the supply of military supplies. However, Winston did not impose restrictions on arms dealers, but worked closely with arms dealers.
Cooperate with businessmen to persuade banks to provide more loans to arms dealers so that arms dealers can expand production scale.
Under Winston's rectification, the logistics supply of the British Expeditionary Force is on the right track. The cooperation of the largest arms supplier of the Allied Powers is definitely indispensable. Lloyd George has now figured out how he was ousted. Now the enemy is
In front of Lloyd George, but Lloyd George was helpless.
The reason why Lloyd George ranks third among the greatest prime ministers is mainly because he transformed Britain into a welfare society during his tenure.
Roque is not opposed to social welfare. Southern Africa is also engaged in social welfare. Nyasaland’s social welfare is even second to none in the entire southern Africa.
However, the social welfare in Southern Africa is different from the social welfare advocated by Lloyd George. Southern Africa helps the disadvantaged groups, but the help is limited. It does not give money directly, but helps solve temporary living difficulties. I just arrived.
If new immigrants from southern Africa really want to make a comeback, they have to rely mainly on their own efforts and don't expect pie in the sky.
As for those farmers who have fallen back into poverty due to certain bad habits, governments at all levels in southern Africa are too lazy to issue relief funds. It is true that the saying that mud cannot reach the wall is true. Some people will never become rich no matter how much the government helps.
Even if they are materially rich, they are still spiritually poor. Such people will not have the slightest positive effect on society, but will instead become a pain point for the whole society.
"——When I was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force at the beginning of the year, I believe you were as anxious as I was, worried about whether I could lead the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force to defeat the Ottoman Empire and win the final victory. Now I can be proud of it.
Say, we all made the right choice——"
The applause was even more enthusiastic, and there was even a congressman whistling, with a high-pitched, loud and melodious voice.
This is the Congress, and you are all well-dressed and respectable people. Whistling, a thing that only hooligans can do, seems like it should not appear in the hall of the Congress.
But no one cared about this detail at this time. The MPs probably thought that applause was not enough, so the applause gradually turned into a sound of slapping the table, which was very rhythmic, and the bang bang bang made the glass rattle.
"I remember that in the first month when I served as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, I had no more than three hours of rest every night. At that time, all I could think about was how to capture the Dardanelles, especially when the Anzac Corps was trapped in
When we were on the beachhead, that place is now called 'Anzac Bay'. Thank you to the Anzacs for their bloody battle. You have made sacrifices for victory. Everyone will remember you. Without your efforts, there would be no
The current victory—" Rock began to deliver his victory speech. As usual, he wanted to thank everyone.
It's very simple. Anyway, it doesn't cost anything. Everyone can carry the sedan chair.