Reborn as a police officer in South Africa

During the naval holiday era, countries were very cautious in launching large surface warships, not only to ensure combat effectiveness but not to break through the restrictions of the "Washington Naval Treaty", so there were various strange ship types, such as Japan's "Myoko" class heavy cruiser.

 The "Myoko" class heavy cruiser, as a standard treaty-type heavy cruiser, originally had a displacement of no more than 10,000 tons.

 As a result, the Japanese used various methods to falsify and conceal the report. The full displacement of the "Myoko" class heavy cruiser reached 13,500 tons.

The crazy Japanese installed ten 200mm cannons on the "Myoko" class, so the "Myoko" class has the strongest firepower of its class. Last year, Japan modified the "Myoko" and replaced the 200mm guns with 203mm.

The shell weight also increased from 110 kg to 126 kg.

While having powerful firepower, "Miaogo" also has many hidden dangers.

Japanese warships pursue firepower and speed, but cannot balance other aspects. Their stability and structural strength are insufficient, which lays hidden dangers for future naval battles.

 The "Sarri" class designed by the British is not outstanding in all aspects of performance, but it has no obvious shortcomings, its strength is relatively balanced, and it is also an excellent heavy cruiser.

It is a pity that the British government, in order to postpone the arms race, actually shelved the "Surrey" class and did not prepare to build it, thereby taking advantage of the southern Africans.

Roark did not ask how he obtained the "Sari" class blueprints. Two heavy cruisers are still affordable for southern Africa.

During the naval meeting, Roque was more concerned about Brazil.

After the new Brazilian government captured St. Louis, the civil war was actually over. However, it would have to wait for confirmation from southern Africa and the United States before the new Brazilian government could completely convince the public.

With the establishment of the new Brazilian government, Brazil has officially entered a state of reconstruction. More and more Southern African companies are investing in Brazil. For Southern African companies, Brazil is like a huge treasure house waiting to be discovered.

Such a gluttonous feast, Rhodesia Company and Nyasaland Company will definitely not miss it, and the focus is also different.

 Nyasaland Company is focusing on Brazil’s mineral resources. As the largest country in South America, Brazil’s mineral resources are as rich as those in southern Africa.

Especially the iron ore in the Iron Four Corners. After controlling the Pilbara and the Iron Four Corners, the Nyasaland Company almost controlled the lifeblood of global steel companies. The Americans had to surrender, to a large extent with the Nyasaland Company.

Related to strength.

Now Nyasaland Company is cooperating with Christian Exploration Company to explore mineral resources in Brazil. The new Brazilian government is unable to develop it, so Nyasaland Company can invest. The current Brazilian government embraces capital investment in southern Africa.

, the more the better.

  In contrast, Rhodesian companies’ investments are more concentrated in the areas of people’s livelihood.

Brazil's mahogany is world-famous, and the demand for high-grade wood in Southern Africa has remained high. In recent years, the federal government of Southern Africa has begun to pay attention to environmental protection and has strictly restricted the development of resources within its borders. In Southern Africa, it now wants to develop forest resources.

It's as difficult as climbing to the sky, and the profits in this area are very high.

"The new Brazilian government is facing many difficulties now. Vargas hopes to get more support. We have provided three interest-free loans to the new Brazilian government. Now Vargas is asking for money again, this time it is 150 million."

Ada reminded Roque to pay attention to the financial situation of the new Brazilian government. It will definitely not work if it continues like this.

 Perhaps they are used to relying on others. African countries and South American countries have a common problem, that is, they habitually hope for help from others when encountering difficulties, and never think of relying on their own strength to solve problems.

 This is also understandable.

For example, the new Brazilian government's biggest financial resources are now export tariffs and the Iron Square mine. The export tariffs have been mortgaged by the new Brazilian government to Rand Bank and Nyasaland Bank. The Iron Square mine has been mortgaged by Nyasaland Company and Favar.

Under the joint control of the Special Steel Group, most of the profits were taken away, leaving only scraps for the new Brazilian government and the Mizuno state capital.

 In this case, Vargas will definitely turn to southern Africa when encountering difficulties.

 The money has been taken away by Southern Africa. If we don’t look for Southern Africa, why should we look for the United States?

"What do you need 150 million for?" Roque is not worried. As for loans, the more the better.

  Don’t think that interest-free loans really have no interest. The more free something is, the more expensive it is.

When Rand Bank provides interest-free loans or even direct assistance to Brazil, it will attach many additional conditions, such as mineral mining rights, railway operating rights, land lease rights, etc. If the new Brazilian government does not agree, it will not get a penny.

, agreed that the consequences would be more serious. If this continues, Brazil will become a colony in southern Africa before long.

  A new type of colony that does not establish direct control by a colonial government, but indirectly controls it hidden behind the government.

This new type of colonial method is more covert, with less burden and greater profits, and there is no need to worry about conflicts with the Brazilians. The pressure is all on the new Brazilian government.

“It is used to divide and win over the states and capitals. The situation in Brazil is a bit special. The states and capitals have great power, and the federal government is just a decoration.” When Ada said this, she looked at Roque with a complicated look.

 It’s not that Brazil’s situation is special. It’s basically the same situation in every country in the world. On the contrary, southern Africa is a special case.

  In the Adelaide and Philip eras, the federal government in Southern Africa actually did not have much power. There were three countries in the capital. They are not ranked in any particular order. You are here to choose the ten outstanding young people.

  During the Adé era and the Philip era, Nyasaland and Rhodesia were equivalent to states within states. The federal government could not even figure out how many people there were in these two states, let alone the economies of these two states.

 How much tax they pay each year depends on the mood of Rock and Stoudemire.

In the Roque era, the capital status of Cape Town and Bloemfontein was revoked, and the jurisdiction of the National Guard of each state was taken back by the federal government. In the past two years, Roque seemed to be doing nothing, but in fact, changes in southern Africa were subtle.

In the ongoing process, last year the federal government took back the power to appoint state justices. If this continues, it is estimated that one day in the future, state governors will have to be appointed by the federal government.

 At that time, the federal government will become the only legitimate government truly qualified to represent southern Africa.

“Is it so complicated to take back power from local governments?” Roque ignored Vargas’ influence in Brazil.

Before Roque entered the Palace of Justice, he was already the Marquis of Nyasaland, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force, and one of the most powerful capitalists in Southern Africa. His influence on Southern Africa has reached an unparalleled level.

Regardless of the new government's defeat of the US-Pakistan coalition, Vargas's influence on Brazil is far from Roque's influence on southern Africa. Roque can take back the jurisdiction of the National Guard of each state with a single order.

, if Vargas wanted to do the same, Brazil would probably form an "Anti-Vargas Alliance."

 “Is it that easy?” Ada rolled her eyes, disdainful but had no choice, because it was really easy for Rock.

“The new government now has 300,000 troops, and it is easy to do whatever it wants.” Roque was even more disdainful. Politicians, no matter how smooth their methods are, cannot produce political power as much as the barrel of a gun.

This is also a matter of habit. Politicians always tend to use political methods to solve problems when they encounter them.

Rock is simple and crude, just like dealing with the Boers in southern Africa. If you don't obey the federal government honestly, then your living space will be oppressed step by step, reducing the sense of existence of the entire Boer group, and canceling the official status of the Boer language in southern Africa.

In terms of status, if you want to get financial allocations from the federal government, you have to write a letter of nomination in blood.

 The last move is the most powerful. Orange is already poor, and the state government cannot even maintain normal operations due to its own capabilities.

　　In the past, Orange either turned to the British for beggars or turned to the federal government to cry out for poverty and make ends meet year after year.

This approach in the Rock era will no longer work. If you want the federal government to support you, you must be obedient. The Boers cannot always be outside the mainstream society in southern Africa. As the saying goes, since the environment cannot be changed, it must actively adapt to the environment. As an immigrant in southern Africa,

country, the Boers must take the initiative to integrate into southern Africa.

Of course, carrots must also be given with sticks. The "Freiburg Rebellion" almost wiped out all the Boers with extreme attitudes. The Boers who are still in southern Africa are all honest and have never approached the federal government.

trouble.

That's right, focus more on using your hands to create a happy and beautiful life, and don't always think about what you have and what you don't have.

"Vargas does not have this determination, not to mention that Vargas has no command of the army at all. He is a lawyer, not a soldier." Ada hit the nail on the head. The scholar's rebellion has not been completed for three years. This is the biggest problem for Vargas and Roque.

difference.

“Tell Augusto to cooperate with Vargas and end the chaos in Brazil as soon as possible.” Roque also knew the problem, but Roque did not intend to hand over the command of the army to Vargas.

 It is very dangerous to put a powerful army into the hands of someone who does not know how to use it.

The reason why Roque felt relieved to return the command of the Southern African Army to the Southern African Ministry of Defense was because Roque himself was the founder of the Southern African Army, not even one of them. Roque had supreme authority in the Southern African Army.

Authority, so Rock felt relieved.

 Brazil’s 300,000-strong army has almost nothing to do with Vargas.

When the Mizhou Army was first established, its team was composed of mercenaries from the Umbrella Company and miners from the Iron Sijiao Company, both of whom were from Rock.

The weapons used by the Mizhou Army are also provided by Southern Africa. Brazil cannot even make a single bullet so far. If Southern Africa cuts off supplies today, the new Brazilian government will collapse tomorrow.

 No, it might collapse at night, not overnight.

 “Will you give me back the money?” The pen in Ada’s hand was like a noose around Vargas’ neck.

 “Here, why don’t you give it.” Rock doesn’t care, it’s just rand, it’s all paper anyway.