Ten advertisements in British newspapers before the outbreak of the world war had less impact than a shipload of potatoes today.
Human nature is always seeking profit. When the federal government provided money and land, few people were willing to immigrate to Southern Africa. Now Southern Africa has stopped publicity, canceled immigration benefits, and even the ferry tickets are not reimbursed. Those who actively immigrate to Southern Africa
There are more and more people.
Before the outbreak of the World War, the relationship between Belgium and Southern Africa was very bad because of the Congo Free State. Southern Africa was described by Belgian newspapers as hell on earth, and Southern Africans were naturally the devils emerging from hell.
During the British Expeditionary Force's attack on Belgium, we did feel the hostility of some Belgians, but more Belgians welcomed the British Expeditionary Force. As they learned more and more about the officers and soldiers of the Southern African Expeditionary Force, the Belgians
Attitudes towards southern Africa are also changing.
At the very least, in southern Africa, southern Africa is really not a small country with a small population like Belgium, where you can bully whoever you want. In southern Africa, you can bully whoever you want.
Southern Africa is not as desolate and barren as advertised by Belgian newspapers. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain that when Britain and France have dried up their finances, there are more and more supplies related to Southern Africa.
The Southern African Expeditionary Force in Belgium is not a devil. They are strong, confident, educated and have a prosperous life. When the Belgian army was defeated thousands of miles away and most of the Belgian territory fell, it was the British Expeditionary Force, mainly composed of Southern African troops, that brought the Belgians from
He was rescued from the iron heel of the German army, so the good impression came so unexpectedly.
"It is much more difficult to immigrate now than before. Many welfare policies for new immigrants have been cancelled. Several relatively wealthy states have stopped accepting new immigrants. The only options for new immigrants are Tanganyika and Southwest Africa.
——Now maybe we can also add the two river basins." Qinling didn't know much about immigration. Before he met Sophia, Qinling had never even expected to have a family.
Never underestimate the temptation of a happy family to an orphan who has never felt the warmth of a family.
"Tanganyika and Southwest Africa seem to be German colonies -" Garcia has obviously done his homework. The Belgians have a deep-rooted fear of the Germans and the French. No matter whether the Germans become stronger or the French become stronger, Belgium will always
The first one was unlucky.
Can a small country with few people live well?
hehe!
Even an ancient empire like the Ottoman Empire is a failure. Unless it is a small country with a small population like Switzerland, where the terrain is complex and all the people are soldiers, and there are no coveted strategic resources in the country, who would dare to show off?
If someone hits me, I will fight to the death, and only then can I survive.
"It used to be——" Qin Ling spoke concisely and to the point.
Garcia, Sofia and the others did not dare to confirm, and opened their eyes wide as they waited for Qin Ling to explain.
"Southwest Africa and Tanganyika used to be German colonies, but they are no longer colonies. We in Southern Africa have occupied Southwest Africa and Tanganyika, so we don't have to worry about the threat from the Germans." Qinling has confidence in the Southern African federal government.
In other words, Qinling has confidence in Earl Nyasaland.
"Occupying it now does not mean that it will belong to southern Africa forever -" Garcia was not as relaxed as Qinling.
Qin Ling frowned and thought for a while before he understood Garcia's cautious hesitation.
"Don't worry, no one can take away the land we occupy in southern Africa." The Qinling Mountains are domineering, and the small country and the people really cannot understand the Qinling Mountains' big country mentality.
"That's great. I still have some savings at home. I'll see Harry in a few days to see if I can sell the house so that we can raise the money to travel to Southern Africa." Garcia made up his mind and had no plans.
Completely relying on this cheap uncle Qin Ling.
Qin Ling doesn't say anything, and he will definitely help if he can, but it mainly depends on the efforts of Sophia's family.
On Christmas Day, the 2nd Cavalry Division had a collective holiday except for combat readiness duty. The flea market next to the Antwerp military camp opened on time. The soldiers of the expeditionary force and the citizens of Antwerp regarded this as a rare entertainment activity.
Qin Ling was not in the mood to go to the flea market, so he returned to the camp and went directly to the company commander Gao Shan.
"You want to send Sofia's family to southern Africa?" Gao Shan's expression was strange. There are many battlefield lovers like Qin Ling and Sofia in the Second Cavalry Division. Some people have so-called confidante in almost every city, but like Qin Ling
Not many people are interested in this, most of them go their separate ways after a one-night romance.
"Yes, Sophia's family is having a hard time in Antwerp -" Qin Ling is a responsible person.
"Brother, listen to me, there is no need for you to be like this. I know Sophia is very good, but you deserve better. Aren't those little nurses in the field hospital bad? Helen asked you just now, you are the one in their hearts
Great hero." Gao Shan said earnestly, 265 results is not something that just any precision shooter can achieve. After the war, people like Qin Ling will fight for it no matter which army they join.
Helen was a doctor at the military hospital where Qin Ling was located and a student at the Johannesburg Medical College. After the war, she would rush to any hospital she went to, so from Gao Shan's point of view, there was really no need for Qin Ling to hang herself on a tree with a crooked neck like Sophia.
"For me, Sophia is the most suitable." Qin Ling knows what he wants. If Helen is willing to marry Qin Ling and become a housewife after the war, Qin Ling will certainly consider it, but that is obviously impossible. Helen has her own
You don't need to rely on anyone for your life, and you won't rely on anyone.
After the outbreak of the world war, the status of women in southern Africa has been rising steadily. In the two positions of doctors and nurses in the expeditionary force, more than 80% of the members are women. The arsenals in southern Africa have begun to recruit female workers. Governments at all levels
There are more and more female employees. After gender discrimination disappears, women are becoming more and more active in participating in social work.
This will, of course, cause some other social problems. How to deal with these problems is a new topic for governments at all levels. Qinling does not need a strong woman as a wife, but only wants a warm family.
"Don't be stupid, brother, if you send Sophia's family to southern Africa, you should know what that means." Gao Shan looked at Qin Ling with pity in his eyes.
"I know -" Qin Ling's attitude was firm and there was no room for relaxation on this issue.
"Okay then, let me ask for you to see when the boat back will have space." Gao Shan has fulfilled his obligation as a superior and friend to advise, and the next step is to help.
"By the way, let me ask, is there any cheaper farm in Tanganyika?" Qinling thought too much. This meant that he had to help the horse and give him a ride.
"You want to buy a farm?" Gao Shan's expression collapsed.
"right--"
"Think clearly, brother, you bought a farm, if this happens, bah bah bah -" Gao Shan suddenly shut up.
There is no such thing as Qin Ling has no family. If Qin Ling unfortunately dies in battle, all Qin Ling's property will be taken away by Sophia.
Qin Ling said nothing and made gestures on his stomach.
"You have a child?" Gao Shan was surprised.
Qin Ling nodded.
"Then we really have to send him away——" Gao Shan immediately changed his attitude, but he still had doubts: "Brother——"
"Don't think blindly, it's not that messy -" Qin Ling knew what Gao Shan was worried about, but this worry was unnecessary. In Antwerp now, except for the expeditionary officers and soldiers, there were only a few men in the entire city.
The destructive power of war was so bad that after the outbreak of the world war, Belgium immediately mobilized the whole country and most of the men were forced to join the army.
After Antwerp was occupied by the German army, more than half of the remaining men were forcibly recruited as laborers. The remaining men in Antwerp are either old men like Garcia or children like Tony who have not yet grown up.
"Then why are you hesitating? Congratulations to your brother. No matter whether the child is a boy or a girl, I will be the godfather of the child. You have no objection to this." Gao Shan is very happy for his brother. The current godfather has not been played badly.
, is a pure godfather.
"Then you can find me a good farm." Qin Ling was even happier. After having a child, Qin Ling had roots in this world. No matter how far he went, he would never forget the way home.
"Don't worry, I'll call Yasuo right now. We must leave the best farm to our brothers. How big are you going to buy?" Gaoshan has a way. The military welfare in southern Africa is very good. Most of the farms in Tanganyika are
They are not for sale and are reserved for expeditionary officers and soldiers who are still fighting in Europe. Through the Military Service Society, it is easy to buy a farm and the price is low.
"How much does it cost per acre?" Qinling asked according to his ability.
"The farms in Tanganyika are more expensive, like 1.5 rand per acre, while the farms in Southwest Africa and Port Elizabeth are cheaper, almost one rand per acre." Gao Shan casually reported the data. This price is a special benefit for military personnel. New
Not to mention enjoying preferential prices, immigrants are not even eligible to purchase.
"Buy Tanganyika, 300 acres, no, 400 -" Qinling seized the opportunity, 400 acres, probably 2,400 acres -
Even in southern Africa, they are still small landowners.
"It's amazing, my brother, have you saved so much during this time?" Gao Shan was simply surprised. The 400 acres in Tanganyika cost about R600. If you earn a salary honestly, it would take almost six years to earn it.
enough.
"Is it amazing? How many likes did you give?" Qinling was not very proud. Everyone in the expeditionary force had saved three to five hundred rand by now. There would only be more officers like Gao Shan.
Don’t forget that the 2nd Cavalry Division participated in the entire war against the Ottoman Empire before moving to Belgium. Think about the Ottoman Empire’s accumulation of more than 1,700 years.