Reborn as a police officer in South Africa

Pretoria, Palace of Justice.

As in the past, at 7:30 in the morning, the guards held a handover ceremony in front of the Palace of Justice.

At eight o'clock sharp, the honor guard will raise the Southern African flag in the Square of Justice. The daily flag-raising ceremony attracts many Pretoria citizens and tourists to watch.

Today's flag-raising ceremony is a bit special. Many diplomats and reporters in Pretoria are very concerned about whether southern Africa will lower its flags at half-mast for the 127 people missing in the sinking of the Saint-Saëns.

It is an important etiquette for the public to express condolences. It is generally used to express the sorrow and condolences of the people across the country when some important person dies or a major unfortunate event or a serious natural disaster occurs. During this period, the national flag is displayed in all public places across the country, and at embassies and consulates abroad.

All national flags should be flown at half-mast in mourning.

All 127 people missing in the sinking of the Saint-Saëns were French.

Ordinarily, there is no reason for the southern African federal government to lower its flags.

But things are so miraculous. After the sinking of the "Saint-Saëns", people in Pretoria started going crazy last night saying that the federal government of Southern Africa would pay for the 127 people who were missing in the sinking of the "Saint-Saëns".

Flags flown at half-mast.

"Some people are deliberately hyping up, trying to create public opinion and drag us into the war." Yang Smozi was very angry. Southern Africa could participate in the war, but it could not be forced to participate in the war in this way.

"Did the German planes launch an attack on the Saint-Saëns?" Stoudemire's focus is always different from others.

"Is it important?" Henry hit the nail on the head.

That's right, it no longer matters whether the German planes actually launched an attack on the "Saint-Saens".

Judging from the feedback from the rescued personnel, the German aircraft did not fire on the "Saint-Saëns".

However, the dive itself is a provocative act. At least the sinking of the "Saint-Saëns" had a lot to do with the dive of the German aircraft. This is enough.

If Southern Africa wants to join the war, then this is a very good reason.

All eyes were focused on Rock.

Rock closed his eyes and meditated. Rock's next decision may have a huge impact on the future world.

"We should join the war immediately, otherwise the British may not be able to withstand the German attack." Yang Smuts was in an urgent mood. He said this not out of his feelings for Britain, but out of the interests of the southern African countries.

According to Yang Shimozi's understanding, if you join the war one day earlier, you will have more confidence when dividing the interests after the war.

"It's not good for us to join the war too early. We should maintain the current state so as to maximize our interests." Stoudemire is opposed to joining the war too early. The current situation is the most ideal situation in Stoudemire's opinion.

Trade between southern Africa and Germany has not been completely interrupted.

Germans have a high demand for southern African goods, especially various industrial resources.

After the outbreak of the European War, the prices of various raw materials rose rapidly. The price of steel in Southern Africa, which was 50 rand per ton before the outbreak of the European war, has now soared to 150 rand, and the price is rising every day.

This is still ordinary steel. If it is ship steel or gun steel, the price will be much more expensive.

The Germans are open to purchase, no matter what kind of steel they are, how much they want, and how much they want, the only requirement is that it must be delivered to Germany, and any method will do.

The same goes for daily necessities.

Before the outbreak of the European War, European countries had certain material reserves. Now those reserves should not be exhausted yet, and prices are not rising very fast.

The war will certainly not end anytime soon.

As time goes by, the prices of various materials will rise faster and faster.

"Our trade with the Germans is gradually decreasing, and the Germans are feeding war with war." Ada was very disappointed with France.

The main reason for the decrease in trade is not that the Germans don’t need it, but that the Americans are increasing their supply to Germany.

Germany's expansion was also a major reason.

Before the outbreak of the European War, France stockpiled a large amount of supplies in order to fight against Germany.

Now the supplies that the French had hoarded before the war were cheaper than the Germans.

Ada probably didn't expect that France's subsequent performance would make Ada even more disappointed.

"If, I mean if," Martin hesitated.

Everyone looked at Martin.

"If France surrenders," Martin said with an excited expression. The military in Southern Africa has conducted simulations for various scenarios.

"France cannot surrender!" Ada would never accept it.

Martin took a deep breath, not like a woman.

Whether France will surrender or not, Ada has no say.

However, French men's determination to fight seems to have always been inferior to that of French women.

"There is such a possibility, and it is very likely." Rock reminded Ada to face the facts calmly.

Ada is of French descent and still has feelings for France.

Women are emotional creatures, so I can understand that.

Ada frowned. She could refute Martin. Ada still took Roark's words very seriously.

"What I'm worried about now is whether the Germans have the ability to cross the English Channel." Kitchener, who was present, had mixed emotions.

Kitchener certainly did not want to see the Germans cross the English Channel and launch an attack on the British mainland.

With regard to Britain's weak army strength, once the German army crosses the English Channel, it will be like a table knife cutting butter. I am afraid that it will be even more powerful than its performance in "Operation Sickle".

"It's possible, but unlikely. The Royal Navy is still trustworthy." It's amazing that Martin actually has confidence in the Royal Navy.

"Since the war broke out last September, the Royal Navy has lost two battleships, two aircraft carriers, 6 cruisers, and 27 destroyers. How can it be trusted?" Stoudemire sneered. The Royal Navy's performance after the war was compared with

The British Army was just as bad.

In World War II in another time and space, Britain lost a total of 4 battleships, 2 battlecruisers, 5 aircraft carriers, 5 auxiliary aircraft carriers, 33 cruisers, 154 destroyers, 138 frigates, and 90 submarines, a total of 431 ships.

In this time and space, the Germans are stronger than Germany in another time and space, and the losses of the Royal Navy will be greater.

"As long as the Royal Navy can blockade German ports, we will deal with the German air force." Martin's confidence still comes from the Southern African Air Force.

"After Germany occupied France, German warships were able to freely enter and exit all ports across the English Channel. How could such a long coastline be blocked?" Stoudemire's reasons were equally valid. It is a fact that the Royal Navy was increasingly unable to cope with the fierce German offensive.

Rock tapped the table lightly.

The quarrel stopped immediately.

"The situation we will face next will be very bad. If France stops resisting." Roque took care of Ada's mood and did not say surrender directly: "Then Britain will face the European continent independently. This is not just a war between justice and evil.

Regarding the future world structure, whether we will rule the world with the Germans or with the British, this is the question we have to think about next."

Rock never considered America.

If the profit-seeking Americans dominate one family, it will be a huge disaster for the whole world.

Interests are of course important.

Some things are worth protecting more than profits.

What's more, it seems good to rule the world together with Britain.

Rock knew how weak Britain would be after World War II in another time and space.

So joining forces with the UK is just a nice way of saying it. Who will have the final say then will depend on the strength comparison between the countries.

"The mustache seems to be very difficult to get along with." Henry was very worried. His current position lacked resources and he had to deal with Germans a lot.

"Compared with the nouveau riche, I would rather be neighbors with the nobles and the poor." Stoudemire's metaphor is very vivid. Americans are also nouveau riche.

The same is true in southern Africa.

The key is who is easier to bully.

Now it seems obvious that the British, who are better at internal fighting, are obviously easier to bully than the more ambitious Germans.

"The key is to choose allies, which will make it easier for most of us in southern Africa to accept it." Yang Smuts also had a clear attitude.

Although there are many Germans in southern Africa, they are certainly not as numerous as the British, French, Polish, and Belgians combined.

The Chinese in Southern Africa are also more emotionally inclined to Britain. After all, without the British Empire, there would be no Southern Africa today.

Compared with the Anglo-Saxons, the Chinese still repay their kindness.

"The key is how much price we will pay if we join the war now." Martin definitely wanted to join the war, but he even wanted to join the war by picking peaches.

After the outbreak of the European War, the combat effectiveness displayed by the Germans was indeed surprising.

From the initial blitzkrieg, to the three-dimensional operations during the Norwegian campaign, to the concealment of the enemy during Operation Sickle, the speed of progress shown by the Germans surprised even the generals in southern Africa.

Indeed, from the perspective of weapons and equipment, there is indeed a gap between the German army and southern Africa.

However, weapons and equipment are never the only factor that determines the direction of a war. The final criterion that determines victory or defeat is people.

To put it bluntly, this is the heyday of the German army.

If Southern Africa ends now, then maybe Mustache will not attack Russia, and then all the pressure will be on Southern Africa.

Therefore, the battle must be fought, but how to fight must be carefully measured.

From the perspective of the Southern African federal government, Roque hoped that it would be better to wait until after Germany attacks Russia before Southern Africa joins the war.

Yang Smozi's words made Rock change his mind.

"If we don't express our attitude as soon as possible, Russia and the United States are likely to join the German side." Yang Smuts's worry is very reasonable.

Rock himself knew clearly that the United States and Russia in another time and space eventually chose to join the allies.

But in this time and space, even Rock is still unsure of the positions of the Americans and Russians.

The current situation is indeed very complicated. Originally, Britain and France joined forces to be able to compete with Germany.

As a result, Britain and France sat back and watched as Germany successively annexed Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Norway. Now even France is about to fall, and Germany's victory seems imminent.

"Then prepare to fight." Rock made up his mind and never allowed the United States and Russia to fall to Germany.