Reborn as a police officer in South Africa

After leaving Foch's house, Roque sat in the car and stroked the cover of "War Instruction", still unable to help feeling a little sad in his heart.

Unlike Joffre and Nivelle, Foch was an extremely outstanding soldier. In World War I, there were not many people that Roque could admire. Foch was one, Kitchener was half, and Ludendorff was in Roque.

I can't even get a number here.

 That’s right, what’s there to admire about a defeated general?

It can be seen that Foch's condition is not very good. Deep down in his heart, he may still yearn to play for France. Unfortunately, France no longer needs him, so he can only stay in the Pyrenees to recuperate.

 The French government does not need it, the umbrella company does.

Roark still remembers that in the 21st century, many retired generals in the United States will join major U.S. arms companies or security companies as various senior consultants, and they will be more active after retirement than during their tenure.

These senior advisers are actually lobbyists. After all, at the level of a general, not only are their disciples and friends told all over the world, but they also have deep and intricate roots in the U.S. military. Their network of relationships is very large, and they can be put to great use at critical moments.

What's more, during their tenure, these generals had more or less unknown interests with these arms companies or security companies. So after the generals retire, they take up positions in arms companies or security companies and receive how much money they receive every year.

A salary of tens of millions is also appropriate.

This is normal in the United States. It is an unspoken rule that everyone knows. On the surface, it seems legal and legal, and there is nothing wrong with it. In fact, everyone knows what is going on, and of course no one is stupid enough to challenge it.

If you make a breakthrough, not just one or two people will be offended, but they may end up dead on the streets one day.

It’s not a public execution, it’s not that exaggerated. It’s a problem that can be solved by a drunk driver, so there’s no need for such a big fight.

Roque also realized after visiting Foch that these retired generals still had residual value.

 It’s not just Foch, Joffre or Francois are the same. They spend several thousand pounds a year to raise them, and if they do any kind of work, the cost will be recouped.

The most obvious example is that France is building the Maginot Line. Such a large project has a total cost of 5 billion francs. If it is handed over to Christian Construction Company to complete it, both quality and quantity can be guaranteed, and maybe some costs can be saved.

Why not.

 Another example is the French Foreign Legion, which is actually mercenaries. The Umbrella Company also has mercenaries. If some form of cooperation can be carried out with the Foreign Legion, it will be a win-win situation.

Of course there is no need for Roque to intervene in these matters. Roque directly sent a telegram to Gaode and asked Gaode to operate it. It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not.

 It’s good if it succeeds, but it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t. Even without these things, the umbrella company can continue to grow and develop.

Back in England, the imperial meeting still made no progress. Stanley Baldwin and Valera were still arguing. Rock now finally understood why the meeting took several months at a time. It would not take many months at this rate. Bruce and

William King has become accustomed to it. Fortunately, communication is now very convenient, and being in London does not affect their ability to handle official business.

 Roque was unable to do so. At this time, Roque would rather go back to Pretoria to go fishing with Kitchener, so when the Imperial Conference was reconvened on April 15, Roque spoke first.

"You have been arguing for half a month, how long do you want to keep arguing? Eamon, nothing can be done overnight. I can understand your mood, but please recognize the reality. There is no possibility of independence in Ireland now, and abide by the "

The Anglo-Irish Treaty is the most sensible choice and is in the best interest of the Irish Free State." Locke really couldn't bear it anymore, but William King was right. If no one can convince the other party, then let's have another Anglo-Irish war. Who will win?

Who has the final say.

“Lord Nyasaland, this is an issue between our Irish Free State and the British government, and has nothing to do with you in southern Africa.” Valera may seem tough, but in fact he is strong on the outside but ineffective on the inside.

 Rock's value to the British Empire is definitely more than just being the Marquis of Nyasaland.

The last time the Irish wanted to assassinate Roque and make a big news, but he was beaten and beaten by Roque and suffered a lot.

Afterwards, some members of the British Parliament proposed that Roark should be appointed as the Irish Affairs Officer.

Although this proposal is a bit nonsensical, it can fully prove Rock's deterrence.

Rock is different from Henry Wilson, the former Chief of Staff of the British Expeditionary Force who was assassinated by the Irish. Henry Wilson's power was given by the British government. Without the British government as a whole, Henry Wilson was nothing.

 Let’s not talk about Rock’s political power. His personal strength is extremely powerful. Even if he does not use public power, Rock still has many ways to deal with the Irish.

 When it comes to assassination attacks, there is still a gap between the Irishman and Bullard's office.

"How could it not be possible? The conflict between you and London has affected the entire Commonwealth. We have been listening to your quarrels here for half a month. Don't cause public outrage." Stanley Bruce warned directly, and it was almost done.

You can't be fat by eating too much. Southern Africa has not yet sought complete independence. It's still early for the Irish Free State.

“Yes, it’s enough to this extent, and there’s nothing wrong with staying in the Commonwealth—” William King also hopes to reach an agreement as soon as possible.

 “Haha——” Valera sneered back.

Whether this is good or not depends on who it is.

 Southern Africa stays in the Commonwealth for the sake of the market within the Commonwealth. Canada needs the help of the Commonwealth to withstand the pressure from the Americans. What are the benefits of Ireland remaining in the Commonwealth?

 The Great Famine in Ireland?

 Speaking of it, it is precisely because of the "Great Irish Famine" that the Irish are determined to be independent.

However, the British government was not only so cruel to the Irish. From 1876 to 1878, India also had a poor harvest. Instead of helping India, the British increased their efforts to plunder India. During this period, India's wheat exports to the United Kingdom reached a record high.

A record 6.4 million tons resulted in approximately 5.5 million people starving to death in India.

Another famous famine occurred in 1770, when Bengal was under the rule of the British East India Company. This famine resulted in the death of one-third of the population of Bengal, or approximately 10 million people. The East India Company admitted that,

"Six out of every sixteen victims starve to death." This is the largest genocide in human history. Compared with the British, the mustache is like a younger brother.

 With these examples, you can understand why so many regions rushed to flee the Commonwealth after the British Empire weakened. The crimes committed by the British Empire during the years when it ruled the world are too numerous to describe.

From the standpoint of the British Empire, there is nothing wrong with the British government doing this, so Stanley Bruce and William King, who are both white, can say this, but Rock cannot.

  There are some things that Roque, as the British Marquis of Nyasaland, seems to have forgotten.

But Roark just couldn't forget it, and it became clearer and clearer as time went by, so Roark really couldn't say "There's nothing wrong with staying in the Commonwealth."

Of course, Rock didn’t want the imperial meeting to reach a deadlock. He wanted to quarrel until the meeting was over. Stanley Baldwin and Valera could quarrel slowly. Rock didn’t have time to spend in London, so he asked Valera to have dinner together in the evening.

Valera did not dare to neglect Roque's invitation and arrived at Roque's manor early at six o'clock in the evening.

Roque dined with Valera in the garden without anyone accompanying him.

After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, Roque finally got to the point and asked Valera about her purpose.

“We have had enough of London’s rule and will not tolerate the current situation any longer.” Valera’s tone was decisive, leaving no room for error.

Roark has learned more about the Anglo-Irish War in detail these days. To be honest, it was far less intense than Roark imagined.

Throughout the Anglo-Irish War, the total death toll from the British Army and the Irish Free State was about 1,400, including 363 police officers, 261 British regular troops, 550 Irish volunteers, and about 200 civilians.

Although the number of deaths was not high, the process was extremely tragic. In retaliation for the sneak attack by the Irish volunteers, the British army set fire to many towns in the Irish Free State, causing huge property losses. What was particularly bad was that the British army once burned down the Irish Free State.

After the fire broke out in the center of Cork, firefighters were prevented from putting out the fire in retaliation for the Irish Volunteers' sneak attack on British troops in Cork City.

"Eamon, you have to know that nothing can be done overnight. If the Irish Free State can join the Commonwealth, then London will give appropriate compensation to the Irish Free State." Rock was mediating on behalf of Stanley Baldwin, and these words could not be

Speak openly at the Imperial Council, otherwise there will be endless consequences.

Similarly, after joining the Commonwealth, the Irish can receive compensation, but why can’t Canadians and Australians?

 What about Indians?

 What about the Bengalis?

Roque also wants to seek compensation for southern Africans if he can.

“The hatred between us and London cannot be made up for by money.” Valera has a financial backer and does not care about the money given by London.

Valera has been staying in London these days, and her residence is under strict surveillance by the British Military Intelligence Agency. According to Rock's knowledge, Valera has always had a good relationship with the Americans. When he came back from the United States, he brought back 6 million

U.S. dollars, that's not a small number.

During this time in London, Valera's residence was bustling with people. Not only Irish businessmen visited Valera, but also British MPs, American diplomats in the UK, and some people walking in the gray area in the six northern counties.

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 It can be said that Valera also has many supporters, otherwise he would not be so confident.

"I know, but you have to recognize the reality. If you continue like this, anything may happen -" Rock had no choice, and Stanley Baldwin's patience was also limited.

 As mentioned before, not only the Irish would carry out sneak attacks and assassinations, but the British government would also do so.

If Valera is stubborn, the consequences are really hard to predict.