Diego Garcia is now fully self-sufficient. Not only does he not need any funding from Adan Company, he can also create a profit of more than 20,000 rand every month. Although it seems that this number is not enough now, as time goes by

As trade in the Indian Ocean gradually increases, and the number of ships traveling between them increases, this number has been rising.

This is also an important reason why the Navy covets Diego Garcia. Not to mention the strategic value and military value, the economic value alone is tempting enough.

After Huang Liang showed these four photos, the so-called "collective demands" of the residents of the Chagos Islands completely lost the sympathy of the jury.

The Chagos Islands became a British colony in 1810 and are administered by Mauritius.

During the century-long period from 1810 to 1909, almost nothing changed in the Chagos Islands. There were only some plantations on the island that were not in good condition and had no value at all.

In the hands of Adan Company, the Chagos Islands finally bloomed with enchanting brilliance and became the most dazzling pearl in the center of the Indian Ocean. At this time, the residents of the Chagos Islands stood up and demanded that Adan Company return the Chagos Islands to all residents.

It is an unreasonable act. If the London Supreme Court supports the demands of the residents of the Chagos Islands, then the legal rights and interests of the entire British aristocracy will cease to exist, and even the foundation of the rule of the British Empire will be shaken.

This is also the real reason why Roque did not take this long lawsuit to heart. The Admiralty underestimated the influence of the Chagos Islands and only saw the strategic value of the Chagos Islands, but ignored the entire aristocratic class that Roque represented.

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At this point in the trial, it doesn't matter whether Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand's third witness appears or not.

Sir Arabella only gave the third witness a short five minutes. After Nicholas Beard briefly questioned the third witness, Sir Arabella adjourned the trial.

This announcement of an adjournment did not mean to set a date for the verdict. The trial was only adjourned for half an hour. After the jury deliberated on the result, Sir Arabella announced it directly.

The jury's deliberations were held behind closed doors. After Sir Arabella and the jury left the court, the auditorium suddenly became lively.

"Mr. Huang Liang, Diego Garcia is such a beautiful place. Your seriousness and responsibility have impressed me deeply. We are proud of you." Nicholas Beard took the initiative to chat with Huang Liang, who had returned to the auditorium.

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The four children were also in the auditorium. They received the attention of almost everyone, especially a few ladies who were overly maternal. Judging from their looks, if Huang Liang was not present, they would probably be happy to take these children back directly.

Home.

"Thank you, this is the result of the joint efforts of all of us." Huang Liang is not greedy for credit. Zhenghe Island is the property of Adan Company, and Nicholas Beard is an employee of Adan Company. In fact, they are all one family.

"But ten years ago, who would have thought that Diego Garcia would be what he is now." Nicholas Beard said it was not so much a sigh, but a tribute to someone's foresight.

"Your Majesty can think of it, otherwise Your Majesty wouldn't have bought the Adan Islands." Huang Liang said bluntly. In Huang Liang's heart, if there really is a God in this world, then God must be Roque.

The most disappointed person in the entire court must be Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand.

Before the trial, Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand was full of confidence, but he never expected that he would be completely defeated after the trial.

Now Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand just wants to settle accounts with Leander and Ronald, thinking that they messed up everything.

But Leandre and Ronald were both under the protection of the bailiffs, and Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand could only think about it.

However, Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand did not give up. Just when Nicholas Beard and Huang Liang were chatting happily, Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand slowly came over with a gloomy expression.

Nicholas Beard and Huang Liang immediately stopped talking.

"Don't think you have won. The matter is not over yet. Just wait. You will face more serious charges next." Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand vowed.

"Haha, please—" Nicholas Beard's graceful demeanor more and more contrasted with Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand's annoyance.

Half an hour later, Sir Arabella and the jury members returned to the court, and Sir Arabella immediately announced the result of the trial.

After deliberations by the jury, the jury unanimously concluded that the accusations made by the residents of the Chagos Islands against Adan Company were not established, and that Adan Company’s ownership of the Chagos Islands was legitimate and legal, without any dispute.

After Sir Arabella announced the result of the trial, the auditorium and the jury burst into enthusiastic applause. Nicholas Beard and Huang Liang embraced in celebration. This was a key verdict, which meant that from now on, no one would be able to judge from the law.

Angle questions Adan's ownership of the Chagos Islands.

Several key figures who walked out of the court were immediately surrounded by reporters outside the court. Although the court allowed reporters to enter, the case received too much attention and there were too many reporters who wanted to be interviewed. The court could not accommodate them all.

So there are still many reporters outside the court waiting for news.

"Yes, we won the lawsuit. This should never have started. All the accusations against Adan are unreasonable." Nicholas Beard spoke to reporters.

"We built Zhenghe Island from nothing into the largest supply port in the Indian Ocean. No one can take Zhenghe Island away from us. If anyone tries to do that, then first step over my body." Huang Liangmian.

It is extremely tough on reporters, and Adan Company does have the strength to speak harshly.

"We did fail this time, but we will not give up. Next, we will file a criminal complaint against Adan Company, accusing Adan Company of committing mass murder of the residents of the Chagos Islands -" Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand said in an unassuming way.

It was endless, but what reporters loved most was breaking news like this, so almost all the reporters gathered around Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand.

On the steps not far from Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand, Nicholas Beard and Huang Liang looked at Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand, who was surrounded by reporters, with an ugly face.

In January 1910, Adan Company hired a passenger ship from the British Blue Star Line to carry 375 residents of the Chagos Islands from Diego Garcia to Ceylon. However, the merchant ship sank on the way to Ceylon.

All 375 people died.

"Mass murder? This is so ridiculous. This is simply the ravings of a madman while drunk. It is not consistent with the facts at all." Nicholas Beard directly denied it, and then quickly boarded the car with Huang Liang.

This is a new situation, and countermeasures need to be discussed immediately.

That night Roark learned about Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand's remarks in front of the London Magistrates' Court.

Rock went directly to visit Kitchener the next day, hoping to use Kitchener to remind John Jellicoe not to go too far on the wrong road.

"Locke, can't you return Diego Garcia to the Navy Department? I believe John will definitely give you enough compensation." Kitchener's expression was complicated. On this issue, Kitchener actually leaned towards the Navy Department.

"Marshal, you all know the value of Diego Garcia, so do you think I will give up Diego Garcia?" Roque did not talk about issues such as transfer compensation at all. There is no need to discuss this issue, and Roque believes that Diego Garcia

Qin Na made a serious misnomer: "——What's more, Diego Garcia has never belonged to the Navy, so how can we talk about 'still'?"

Roque purchased the Chagos Islands from the colonial government of Mauritius, not from the Admiralty, so Roque firmly disagreed with Kitchener's "return".

"Okay, okay, I used the wrong word, so what do you think about using 'transfer'?" Kitchina still tried to get Rock to take a step back.

"Absolutely impossible!" Rock said firmly.

"Locke, don't do this -" Kitchener continued to try to persuade.

"Marshal, I have reasons why I cannot give up the Chagos Islands. The Chagos Islands are dispensable to the Navy, but they are very important to us in southern Africa. Our ships traveling between East India and southern Africa are all

It needs to pass through the Chagos Islands, and the Navy has countless naval bases around the Indian Ocean, so what exactly is the Navy insisting on? Is Diego Garcia really that important to the Navy?" Rock refused to give in.

The current British Empire still has a lot of foundation. All the islands in the Indian Ocean, except for the Adan Islands and Reunion controlled by France, and the Comoros Islands, which were also sold to the Adan Company, are all owned by the British, so Diego

Garcia's value really doesn't matter to the Royal Navy.

Kitchener could not explain the problem, but promised Roque to mediate.

Rock did not hang himself on a tree in Kitchener. Looking back, Rock sent a telegram to Winston and Neville. If the Admiralty persisted, Rock would counterattack the Admiralty.

Don't think that Rock has no countermeasures against the British Royal Navy. During the World War, aircraft carriers shone brightly and played an increasingly important role.

After the end of the world war, the Royal Navy's budget was also forced to be compressed and it did not continue to order aircraft carriers from southern Africa. However, the two aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft that had been delivered still required technical support from Edwards Shipyard.

If the Admiralty persists, Rock will cease technical support for aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, which will have a major impact on the British Navy, which is undergoing upgrading and transformation.

After the end of the world war, the British government once again examined the role of the Royal Navy and found that the Royal Navy did not play a decisive role in the world war. Now the British government is requiring the Royal Navy to upgrade and transform to meet the needs of modern warfare.

Moreover, what Lieutenant Colonel Ferdinand said in the London Magistrates' Court is untenable. The ship did sink and the people did die, but the Admiralty could not prove that the Admiralty Company deliberately caused the shipwreck. On the contrary, if the Admiralty

If certain facts are shown to the public in a bloody way, it will not only be Adan Company that will be affected.

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