Chapter 824
Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the world and the best preserved ancient city in the world. The arrival of the British army has brought a large number of European immigrants. There are many modern buildings with different styles in the city, and together with those buildings that have experienced vicissitudes and are full of historical heaviness, Cairo has a special charm.
Before coming to Cairo, Rock had the impression of Egypt as poverty and hunger, and the endless desert.
Perhaps it was this inherent impression that made Rock inexplicably surprised Cairo. Even by European standards, Cairo is a prosperous city. This contrast is extremely precious and impressed by Cairo.
It was not just McMahon who greeted the Southern African army, but also other officials and several British officers in uniform. They were not enthusiastic about Rock, and their indifference was mixed with obvious envy, jealousy and hatred, which impressed Rock.
From an objective perspective, the army in southern Africa is indeed hating people.
Just behind Rock, barefoot dock workers were working hard to lift various large equipment from the Southern African army onto the dock with ropes. The number of cars was the main reason for all kinds of envy, jealousy and hatred. Not to mention the British Army, cars are also very rare equipment for the well-funded British Navy. Only senior generals are qualified to equip cars, and officers with low levels are not qualified.
There are a lot of cars equipped in southern Africa. Although Rock has emphasized the need to reduce the number of cars, there are still more than 60 cars coming to Egypt with the troops. These cars are mainly armored vehicles used by patrol troops, which are the kind that once appeared in France. For Britain, armored vehicles are now advanced equipment.
Although in the ongoing Balkan War, armored vehicles have actually been put into the battlefield.
McMahon also has cars, and they are produced in southern Africa. However, they are not comparable to Rock's armored command vehicles. They are just ordinary cars, so McMahon's eyes are full of envy.
More about trust, especially seeing the 120mm caliber howitzer being hoisted, which is definitely a big killer in North Africa where equipment is lagging behind.
"You have come too timely. Recently, the guerrillas in Cyrenica have frequently harassed Egypt. Yesterday, Alexandria was attacked by a group of thugs, killing dozens of people. Our garrison in Egypt wants to protect the Suez Canal and are unable to take care of Alexandria, so I'm sorry, if possible, I hope the troops can set off as soon as possible." McMahon was indeed very anxious. This is not to chase people. The troops were going to Alexandria. Rock himself doesn't need them. McMahon must do his best to be a landlord.
Egypt's poverty does not mean that the Egyptian government is also poor.
The Suez Canal is the busiest waterway in the world. Its status is increasingly important in Asia. Today, ships passing through the Suez Canal are like the river crossing the river. The Egyptian government receives money and receives mercy. The Egyptian government comes to Egypt. All the fees are the responsibility of the Egyptian government, and they are paid according to the standards of a standard division.
"No problem, the troops need to rest in Cairo for two days. They have just traveled 7,000 kilometers long and need some rest to recover their combat effectiveness." Rock was not in a hurry. It was actually very tiring to take a boat, and they also needed to learn more about the situation in Egypt.
"That's great!" McMahon didn't expect the troops to set off immediately. Alexandria was more than 100 kilometers away from Cairo: "Please allow me to introduce that this is Colonel Douglas of the Royal Navy, and this is Colonel Congliff of the Bainbridge Rifle Regiment--"
McMahon took the initiative to introduce that Rock and Douglas Congreve shook hands one by one. Douglas's attitude was normal, but Congreve's attitude was not very good. He was a little sarcastic when he greeted Rock.
"Lord Nyasalan, I'm glad to see you. Your name is now resounding throughout the Empire. We are all proud of you." Kangriff smiled and his hands were perfunctory, and he didn't even take off his gloves.
"Thank you--" Rock and directly, without even reaching out their hands, Congreve immediately became embarrassed.
Colonel—
Rock is now an admiral, and then he will be the marshal. What kind of pride is a colonel? Just be with white skin?
Sorry, Rock doesn't care.
McMahon immediately realized the conflict between Rock and the Egyptian garrison, quickly ended the welcoming ceremony at the dock, and took an armored command car to the Rhodesia Hotel with Rock.
It's amazing. There are also Rhodesia hotels in Cairo, and there are more than one. Rock must take care of his own people.
"Sorry Lord-" On the way to the Rhodesia Hotel, McMahon apologized for Congreve's misconduct.
"This is not your problem, colonel, prejudice is everywhere, I am Chinese, and there will always be people feeling uncomfortable." Rock was prepared for it. The prejudice in people's hearts cannot be solved in a day or two. Some people may always ignore Rock's value to the British Empire and only notice Rock's skin color.
Even in southern Africa, some people's attitude towards Chinese people is still extreme. Although there are more and more Chinese in southern Africa and their status is becoming more and more important, the prejudice in some people's hearts is still deeply rooted and they always bury themselves in the condom and are unwilling to face reality.
Rock has seen many such people. The Ministry of Justice deals with many cases caused by discrimination every year. Under Rock's instruction, newspapers and magazines led by the Times will hardly publish reports on this. The mainstream of propaganda is to get along with all ethnic groups in a friendly manner and the great integration of ethnic groups. This is indeed self-deception, but over time it will become a universal value, and the will of the people can guide them.
"It's really great that you can think so. To be honest, before you, I didn't think that Chinese could reach such a height. Viscount of the Empire, the Minister of Defense, and a territory of 200,000 square kilometers sounded like Greek mythology-" McMahon's envy was beyond words. Perhaps in his concept, Rock had reached the peak of his life and had nothing to ask for in this life.
"Please, Colonel, don't be as superficial as those people. You know how much I paid for all this-" Rock narrowed his distance with McMahon in a casual sentence. Regardless of what kind of person McMahon is, this sentence put McMahon to a very high level and lowered his posture.
It is not necessarily true that the price you paid is the main reason. It is to take advantage of the situation and create heroes in the times. Without Rock, Southern Africa would become the stage for Louis Bota and Yang Shimozi. Now Rock is not a poisonous magpie's nest, but just guide Southern Africa back to the right track.
If it was Southern Africa under the leadership of Louis Bota and Yang Shimozi, then in the future, it would be seized by Africans like another time and space, and would be reduced from a standard developed country to a developing country. It is not that Louis Bota and Yang Shimozi are so stupid. They are already the dragon among people, but they still cannot escape the limitations of the times, and Southern Africa will inevitably decline.
The current southern Africa is completely different from the other time and space. Although the world still has low evaluations of Chinese people, Rock firmly believes that as long as the Chinese are given enough space, guarantee an unrestricted stage, and have sufficient strength to guarantee, Chinese people can create miracles.
"If I have the chance, I really want to go to Southern Africa to have a look." McMahon is curious about Southern Africa. In general, Africa is still a wilderness, but Southern Africa is different. The Times, a native British newspaper, is also conducting continuous positive reports on Southern Africa. Not only the public opinion in Southern Africa can guide it, but also the public opinion in Britain.
Now more and more British people have known that there is an Eden in southern Africa, where there is no threat of war, where there is no worries about food and clothing, and everyone lives and work in peace and contentment. Children can enjoy up to six years of compulsory education. As long as they work hard, they can get income that matched their efforts. More and more people are willing to immigrate to southern Africa. This is just that the reputation of Britain, the European continent, and southern Africa is better and has almost become a paradise that everyone yearns for.
It may be a bit exaggerated to describe it as "heaven", but the media reports give people the feeling that it is. The reality of Europe is disappointing more and more people, and Southern Africa, which is shrouded in the shadow of war, is becoming the hope of more and more people.
It's just hope now. When the world war breaks out, southern Africa will become the first choice for European immigrants.
A more tempting choice than the United States.
Arrived at the Rhodesia Hotel, a grand welcome dinner was waiting for Rock.
McMahon was also considerate. The armored command car that Rock was riding directly to the door of the Rhodesia Hotel. Twenty Indian etiquette soldiers with headscarves were arranged at the entrance of the hotel. They held Lee Enfield, who were wearing bayonets, and when Rock and McMahon got off the car, the commander gave the order, the etiquette soldiers saluted Rock and McMahon in one go, which caught Rock and McMahon off guard.
"Come on, Lord, let you feel the enthusiasm of Cairo. You have to know that since you know you are coming, all the girls are looking forward to it. Thank God, the noble Lady Niasaran did not come to Cairo with you, otherwise you would miss a lot of temptations. Believe me, you will enjoy it-" McMahon gave Rock a look that men understood, and Rock could only smile bitterly.
Phyllis did not come to Cairo with Rock, but Ada would not miss such an opportunity. Rand Bank also has a branch in Cairo, and Ada had arrived in Cairo in advance a week ago.
Sure enough, when he walked into the hotel's carefully arranged reception hall, Ada leaned against the reception desk at the door and smiled sweetly. Rock was not surprised, and McMahon finally had envy, jealousy and hatred in his eyes. It was really powerless to be a dog.
Chapter completed!