Reborn as a police officer in South Africa

The generosity of Nyasaland Bank far exceeded Robert Goddard’s expectations.

When he was in the United States, Robert Goddard and his team were ridiculed by the media as "Moon Man". His research was not understood by others, he was not favored by investors, and he was not even given the opportunity to meet with investors.

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After receiving funding from Nyasaland Bank, Robert Goddard felt confident. He now did not need to urgently produce results to impress investors. He had enough time to slowly improve his rocket. At this time, Robert Goddard

Dade was finally able to apply more ideas to his rockets.

To Robert Goddard's surprise, Southern Africa's emphasis on rockets far exceeded Robert Goddard's imagination. When Robert Goddard stepped off the plane, the people who came to greet Robert Goddard were not only

There were only representatives from the University of Nyasaland and a few southern African soldiers.

“Hello Professor Goddard, I am Kevin Pegg from the University of Nyasaland, welcome to Nyasaland.” Kevin Pegg is Abu’s secretary, responsible for receiving Robert Goddard.

"Hello Mr. Peg——" Robert Goddard was a little flattered. Speaking of which, this was Robert Goddard's first time flying. For Robert Goddard, this was a completely new experience.

Robert Goddard was delayed for a while at the airport. His luggage was not towed away by the luggage cart, but was directly loaded into the car by several soldiers. Robert Goddard was not surprised by this. He thought it was inherent.

process.

"Professor Goddard, from now on, your research will be highly confidential, and your laboratory will also be protected by the military. These information are highly confidential. I hope you can understand." Kevin Pegg took the initiative.

Explain that it is a joke to use rockets for long-distance transportation. It is impossible to mine on the moon. Military use is what Roque values ​​most.

"Of course, no problem -" Robert Goddard fully agreed. Although this will affect Robert Goddard's freedom to a certain extent, this attention is very useful to Robert Goddard.

　In addition to his team members, Robert Goddard also came to southern Africa with his family.

 He used this way to express his loyalty to southern Africa. The United States indeed had nothing to miss for Robert Goddard.

Robert Goddard and his assistant David Foster were very excited to get into the car with the emblem of Nyasaland University on it.

 David Foster’s family still remains in the United States and did not come to southern Africa with David Foster.

As for Robert Goddard’s students, none of them had married yet, and no American wanted to marry his daughter to a “moon man.”

The car drove out of the airport and went directly onto the expressway. Robert Goddard was surprised by the tall billboards and row upon row of high-rise buildings on both sides of the road. The American media's reports on Southern Africa were also full of discrimination and prejudice. Robert Goddard did not expect that

Southern Africa is no less developed than the United States.

"That's for sure, the U.S. market is flooded with Southern African goods, and Southern Africa makes cars that are prettier, better performing, and cheaper than Ford, so how can Southern Africa lag behind?" David Foss

There are a few things I didn't say. With the New York Times's habit of being a "moon man" at every turn, it's not unusual for this kind of thing to happen.

"Southern Africa, like the United States, has created an unparalleled economic miracle. The population of Southern Africa is not as large as that of the United States, but it is almost as good as the United States in terms of higher education. The United States has not implemented compulsory education yet -" Robert

Goddard was also curious about southern Africa.

Many things in the United States are not as glamorous as they seem.

Take the American Civil War as an example. At that time, in order to gain the support of black Americans, Lincoln decided to abolish slavery in the United States and give blacks and whites the same political status.

Now it seems that this is just a fantasy. The most stubborn states in the South of the United States restored slavery immediately after the withdrawal of the Northern Army. Until the 1970s, many states in the South of the United States were still implementing segregation policies.

 Compulsory education in the United States is a huge tragedy. Not to mention that black people in the United States cannot enjoy compulsory education. Even for white people, compulsory education is not universal.

Moreover, public schools in the United States and public schools in southern Africa are completely different. Rich people send their children to private schools to receive elite education, while poor white children can only herd sheep in public schools.

As for the "quality education" advocated by the United States, it is an outright lie, just to cover up the laissez-faire nature of American public schools and has nothing to do with quality education.

“Southern Africa began to implement compulsory education twenty years ago. Now, the proportion of children under 15 years old in Southern Africa receiving education is 98%. If parents refuse to allow their children to receive compulsory education, they must bear corresponding legal responsibilities.

, In fact, this situation rarely happens, especially for Chinese families. The enthusiasm of the Chinese for education is surprising, and 80% of the students at Nyasaland University are Chinese." Kevin Pegg

Riding in the same car as Goddard and Forster, I was used to this situation.

 almost every European or American who comes to southern Africa will be surprised by the current situation in southern Africa.

Even though the strength of southern Africa is obvious to all, the term "Africa" ​​seems to be associated with backwardness and ignorance.

 Let’s not talk about Americans. They have always been self-centered, and the whole world revolves around the United States.

 Europe’s colonial thinking is also deeply rooted. For Europe, Africa is a source of raw materials and an adventure playground. Now some people put Africans in cages and touring Europe for exhibitions, just like a caravan circus.

“The University of Nyasaland is indeed a miracle. I heard a lot about the University of Nyasaland during my time at Princeton University.” Robert Goddard worked at Princeton University.

 Princeton University now does not have the dazzling aura it later had, and its status in the United States is far inferior to Harvard and Yale. The Ivy League did not appear until 1956. Princeton was still called the College of New Jersey 30 years ago.

“Princeton University is also good, especially their discussion and research courses, which are very creative.” Kevin Pegg has a deep understanding of American universities. The discussion and research course was added during President Woodrow Wilson’s tenure as president.

  In 1902, Woodrow Wilson served as the president of Princeton University. In 2005, he added discussion and research courses, replacing the original large classroom courses with a more personal discussion method between students and teachers in small groups.

  Nyasaland University is inclusive and has also introduced discussion and research courses, which have achieved good results.

Of course, Princeton University is already in the past for Robert Goddard. Kevin Pegg didn’t want to talk more, so the conversation turned to Nyasaland University’s arrangements for Robert Goddard.

"Your research project has received strong attention from the Ministry of Defense, so your laboratory was jointly established by the Ministry of Defense and Nyasaland University. Originally, the Ministry of Defense intended to place your laboratory in Milna City, where it is more

It's safe and the conditions are good. However, the principal still hopes that your laboratory can be placed at the University of Nyasaland, which is more conducive to your research. By the way, do you have any special requirements for your assistants or students?

?" Kevin Pegg knows the situation of Robert Goddard's team. Only five people are definitely not enough for rocket research.

"Rockets are a brand new project that has never been studied before, so I have no requirements for assistants and students, as long as they are willing to join -" Robert Goddard's requirements are not high, which is understandable. Robert Goddard used to

Goddard has fallen into such decline that it would be great if someone was willing to join Robert Goddard's team.

“Professor, I can only say that you don’t know enough about the University of Nyasaland.” Kevin Pegg sold it out, and Robert Goddard soon understood why.

Nyasaland University currently has more than 10,000 students. Even though the rocket is a brand new project and there is no future yet, the number of students willing to join Robert Goddard's laboratory should not be too large.

If diligence, intelligence, and studiousness are the criteria, then almost every Nyasaland University student will be qualified.

When the car arrived at the University of Nyasaland, the size of the villa prepared for professors had been expanded. Robert Goddard was definitely qualified to live in the villa, but the students of David Foster and Robert Goddard

I can only live in an apartment.

 Fortunately, the condition of the apartment is also very good, with an elegant environment and complete supporting facilities. There is a dedicated person responsible for cleaning. If you don’t want to cook, you can go to a restaurant. The catering industry in Southern Africa is relatively developed, and everyone knows this.

 Considering that David Foster is already married, the apartment assigned to David Foster is a two-bedroom and one-living room with all the furniture, making it truly a move-in ready apartment.

 David Foster is very satisfied with the apartment, but he still needs time to inspect it before deciding whether to let his family come to Nyasaland.

 While Robert Goddard's team settled in Nyasaland, Rock was visiting Nikola Tesla at the New Yorker Hotel.

This time, the Bureau officials did not show up at all. It was Hoover who accompanied Rock on his visit to Nikola Tesla.

When he saw Nikola Tesla trembling and needing help when walking, Rock felt really mixed feelings.

 Such a great god actually lives in such a hotel, Rock doesn't even know what to say.

 Perhaps this is life.