Reborn as a police officer in South Africa

Britain has no interest in attacking Germany, but there is still interest in intervening in Greece, and it is still very big.

Winston's attitude is very clear. He doesn't care about Hungary, Yugoslavia, etc., but Greece must be protected.

When the Axis powers attacked Greece, the British army suffered consecutive defeats in North Africa. Rommel's Army Peak pointed directly at the Suez Canal. The British army was unable to fight on two fronts, so they had to abandon Greece. Then George II had to completely

Towards southern Africa.

Now that Britain has finally passed the most difficult stage, and the Kingdom of Greece is completely under the protection of southern Africa, the British army is eager to return to Greece. The civil war in Greece has given Winston the most suitable excuse.

Roque did not give the British troops a chance to return to Greece.

George II didn't want to either. He had already been abandoned by the British once and didn't want to be abandoned a second time.

"What's going on in the Kingdom of Greece? Can the king stabilize the situation?" Roque was a little disappointed with George II. The Communist International was not strong in Greece, and the royal family had the support of southern Africa. Ordinarily the situation should not have deteriorated to this point.

kind of degree.

"His Majesty the King is recuperating in Cyprus and has not returned to Athens yet. The person in charge of the government now is the Prime Minister appointed by the King, George Papandreou." Arthur was helpless. He was ill at the wrong time.

George Papandreou was the leader of the bourgeois liberals. He founded the Democratic Socialist Party in 1935. He was imprisoned and exiled many times for opposing the monarchy and dictatorship.

It was such a person who took a clear stand against the Italian invasion of Greece and was therefore imprisoned. He was only released last year and was subsequently appointed Prime Minister of the government-in-exile by George II.

The situation in Greece is also very complicated. Although the country is not large, there are many parties, and none of them has outstanding strength, so it can only govern in the form of a coalition government. The People's Guerrilla Army supported by the Comintern also participated in the coalition government, but due to interests

Due to differences, civil war broke out shortly after the coalition government was established.

With the help of the Southern African Expeditionary Force, the People's Guerrillas and the coalition government reached an agreement. The civil war seemed to be over. In fact, some members of the National Liberation Front who were unwilling to compromise took up arms and moved into the mountains to continue guerrilla warfare.

Roque frowned when he learned about the situation. It felt like overnight, Europeans - especially Eastern Europeans, all became experts in guerrilla warfare.

"What kind of experts are they? If there is no support from Russia, they don't need us to attack. They will disband on their own within three months at most." Yang Smozi is the real expert, but it is a pity that he still failed to fight against the powerful people at that time.

British Empire.

This is also the actual situation. Such profound tactics as guerrilla warfare cannot be mastered easily.

Joseph was probably the only real expert in guerrilla warfare in Europe, and only Yugoslavia in Eastern Europe persisted until 1944 without any external assistance.

This also paved the way for the deterioration of relations between Yugoslavia and Russia.

It is impossible for Joseph, a man with such an independent opinion, to obey Moscow's orders.

The bearded man is also a man with a strong desire for control, and it is also impossible for him to tolerate Yugoslavia being outside the Russian system.

So don't worry about Yugoslavia. In a few years, Joseph will take the initiative to move closer to southern Africa.

Of course, getting closer does not mean taking refuge. Joseph will not even give in to the bearded man, nor will he accept the control of southern Africa. At most, he will maintain normal exchanges and will not be like other countries in the Russian camp, which will never interact with each other until death.

"Prime Minister Papandreou hopes that we can take action to eliminate the guerrillas who have fled to the mountains, and hopes that we can provide more economic and weapons help." Arthur is not optimistic about Papandreou, who is also a man with a distinctive personality.

People who opposed the king during the Kingdom period and opposed Italy during the Italian Occupation period, will they break with Southern Africa after the situation stabilizes?

Considering this person's past behaviors, it's very possible.

No matter what happens in the future, assistance must still be provided now, otherwise the Greek government will turn back to the British.

"How is the combat effectiveness of the Greek army?" Rock was quite impressed by the Greek army.

Arthur spread his hands, expressing his helplessness.

In the early days of the Greek War, the Greek army performed very well indeed. It once invaded the Italian-occupied area and almost drove the Italian army into the sea.

Later, when the German army intervened, the Greek army was completely defeated, so it really didn't matter how strong the Greek army was, it all depended on the support of its peers.

"We must ensure that our aid is used in the right way. The Greek army is excellent and I believe they have the strength to end the civil war." Roque does not want the Southern African Expeditionary Force to be used as mercenaries, but can be used as consultants.

Although they are said to be consultants, in fact all military-related decisions are made by consultants. The Greek military chiefs are just decorations and have no military command authority at all.

Rock understands the principle that political power comes from the barrel of a gun.

The same goes for Greece. As long as you control the Greek army, you also control the Greek government. Even if Papandreou's relations with southern Africa deteriorate in the future, with the army at hand, he can change his prime minister at any time.

"That's no problem. After the war is over, we will definitely disarm. If many experienced and outstanding officers retire, it will be a huge waste." Yang Shimozi agreed. This can be regarded as supporting war with war.

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No matter how big the country is, if it likes war, it will perish; no matter how peaceful the world is, if it forgets to fight, it will be in danger.

After the world war ends, the war will not disappear. Maybe it will be just like the last time. It will only be a short intermission period of twenty years. When a new generation of young people grow up, the war will continue.

Even in the most difficult times, Germany resolutely maintained a 100,000-strong Wehrmacht force, leaving the seeds for its future rise.

The same goes for Southern Africa. As long as there is a large and experienced military officer corps, even if Southern Africa undergoes major disarmament, it can return to its heyday at any time.

"Okay, I'll go find His Majesty the King later -" Arthur didn't want to deal with Papandreou. This man was very smart, but unpleasant.

Really smart people should be like Mumu, who should always maintain friendly relations with Southern Africa, do their best to meet all the requirements of Southern Africa, and exchange economic benefits for the stability of the regime. In this way, the Southern African federal government will naturally not find any

The excuse was directed at Mumu.

Papandreou is not good. In his heart, Greece's interests are much higher than those of southern Africa. He is not a qualified spokesperson for interests and does not meet the requirements of southern Africa.

The situation of George II was not very good. He had a bad fate. He experienced two exiles in his life and was displaced from place to place. His health was not as good as before. He had been on the sick bed since last year, so he stayed in Cyprus to recuperate.

From the bottom of his heart, George II wanted to return to Greece. Even if he died, he wanted to die in Athens rather than in a hospital in Cyprus.

"Don't be anxious, patiently cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and only by having a healthy body can you better serve the country." Arthur had high intentions. Even if George II returned to Athens, he would not be as powerful as Roque, or even

Not even as good as George VI in London.

"I know my situation myself, and it is impossible to fully recover, so I hope to return to Athens. I am the king of the Kingdom of Greece, and I want to return to my own kingdom." George II couldn't wait, he had had enough.

In the days of exile, I hope to return to the throne as soon as possible.

Arthur could understand George II's mood. Only when you have lost can you appreciate something, let alone if you have lost it twice.

This actually proves from another perspective that George II is indeed not a qualified king, otherwise he would not have gone into exile for the second time.

"Well, if the coalition government decides to restore the monarchy, then you can return to Greece at any time." Arthur said, whether George II can return to Greece depends on whether the Greeks are willing to accept him as their king.

Like the British King Peter II of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the king who abandoned his country and fled abroad when the war broke out found it very difficult to return home. Whether the people will accept it is only one of them. It also depends on the faces of the leaders of other countries.

To put it bluntly, it depends on whether the promised benefits are enough.

As long as the federal government of Southern Africa is willing, it can definitely help George II return to Greece. Even if the Greek coalition government collectively votes to abolish the monarchy, the federal government of Southern Africa can also help restore George II.

The key is what benefit does this have to the federal government of Southern Africa.

"Lord, I need your help." George II knew the key.

Arthur said nothing and smiled as George II offered his knee.

"After I return to Athens, Greece will always be the most loyal ally of southern Africa -" George II was impassioned, but it was a pity that he said it as if he had not said it.

Instead of becoming an ally in southern Africa, what other choice did George II have?

there is none left!

Choose Russia?

That is throwing yourself into a trap. Russia will abolish the monarchy in any minute.

Then choose the UK?

It is also unreliable. Britain can abandon Greece the first time and then the second time.

Of course George II could also choose the United States.

The problem is that the United States' influence in the Mediterranean is pitifully small, far inferior to that of southern Africa and the United Kingdom. If George II chooses the United States, he will most likely lose his throne.

Southern Africa could use a new Prime Minister who is disobedient.

Can't there be an obedient king instead?

"Crete will forever be the garrison of the southern African armies." George II finally began to touch on practical interests, but this was not enough.

Arthur smiled and nodded to encourage George II to continue.

Where is this?

"The Kingdom of Greece suffered heavy losses in the war. We need southern Africa to help rebuild our national defense. At the same time, I am also willing to increase trade with southern Africa and welcome southern African goods to enter Greece. If we can rebuild the economic system with your help, then I and I will

All Greeks will be grateful. In the future, the enemies of southern Africa will be the enemies of Greece, and the friends of southern Africa will be the friends of Greece." George II completely surrendered, handing over national defense and diplomacy.

Compared with Crete, this sincerity is quite sufficient. When southern Africa became autonomous, Britain only retained diplomatic rights.

Once this is implemented, it means that one day in the future, if Southern Africa enters a state of war with a certain country, then no matter how good the relationship between Greece and the other country is, Greece will have to follow Southern Africa and declare war on the other country.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your trust in southern Africa. I believe our friendship will last forever -" Arthur was very satisfied. George II's mood to return home was more urgent than Arthur imagined.

Otherwise, he would not have surrendered so completely.

With Arthur's promise, George II finally felt relieved.

However, George II cannot return to Greece now and has to wait for the referendum of the coalition government. If the coalition government decides to abolish the monarchy, George II's hopes will be completely dashed.

The referendum is not that easy either.

As mentioned before, in the 11 years from 1924 to 1935 alone, Greece experienced 23 governments, 1 military dictatorship and 13 coups. The rapid change of regimes may be matched only by France in the world.

France just changes its prime minister relatively quickly, and the regime is always stable. Greece is turned upside down at every turn. The domestic conflicts are so acute that they cannot be reconciled. The only result Papandreou achieved after returning to the country was the formation of a coalition government, but he still has a say in the coalition government.

Seriously inadequate.

The Greek coalition government is composed of seven political parties, including three coalition parties and 19 ministers, each representing the interests of at least six different parties. It is a complete mess.

The federal government of Southern Africa is definitely on one side. The current ministers of defense, foreign affairs, and finance are all from southern Africa.

As the "suzerain" of the former Kingdom of Greece, Britain still has its remaining power in Greece, with 19 ministers receiving 4.

The Comintern was also very powerful. After obtaining six ministerial positions, the National Liberation Front finally signed an armistice agreement with the coalition government.

Papandreou represents the interests of Greece itself.

Intelligence from Bullard's office indicates that several other ministers have close ties to the Americans, but the specifics have yet to be determined.

The last party was naturally the royalist party representing George II. Many ministers expressed their support for George II on different occasions.

What is particularly confusing is that several ministers whose positions are not firm enough are maintaining close contact with different forces in an attempt to win more support.

In this case, no matter how powerful Papandreou's ability is, he will not be able to use it.

Don't be afraid of opponents who are like gods, but be afraid of teammates who are like pigs.

On January 19, after signing the armistice agreement, the coalition government held a collective ministerial meeting.

Unfortunately, although the meeting decided to hold a referendum to decide whether to retain the monarchy, it did not set a time for the referendum.

It is estimated that ministers also need time to observe. After all, in the current Balkans, although the outcome of the war is relatively clear, the future situation is still foggy.

So to solve the problem, we still have to go to Crimea.

As long as Big Beard agrees to no longer support the Greek resistance forces, then the situation in the Kingdom of Greece will be possible to restore stability in a short time.