Chapter 1504: Hard-working and honest... (First update, please subscribe)
When the fog in London disappeared, London's dominance was also lost.
As the car drove towards Downing Street, Xu Yunmo looked at London outside the car, and these words that he had read somewhere suddenly came to his mind.
“This is not London!”
More than twenty years ago, when Xu Yunmo was studying in London as a government-sponsored student, even though it was during the war, the British Empire was at its peak. At that time, although German bombers flew to London from time to time, London would always sound the air defense siren.
However, for Xu Yunmo and others, in their eyes the British Empire was powerful and number one in Blue Star.
Like others, Xu Yunmo witnessed the British Empire defeating Germany, and like them, he cheered on Victory Day.
But at that time, like everyone else, he did not know that it would be the last glory of the British Empire.
What does victory in the war mean to the British Empire?
Not the glory, but the subsequent collapse of the empire...
Who would have thought that victory in World War II would be the last glory of the British Empire. When the victory bell sounded, the death knell of the British Empire also sounded.
"This is Britain..."
When the BMW passed Whitehall, he took a special look. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but the rising sun turned into the afterglow of the setting sun.
Soon, the car drove into Downing Street. After the car stopped, Xu Yunmo glanced at the sky, and then walked into No. 10 Downing Street.
Ten minutes later, in the Prime Minister's Office, Xu Yunmo looked at the Prime Minister in front of him. Now Macmillan had made his request.
"Yes, that's it. We hope that in the future, you can play a more proactive role in Africa and the pan-Indian Ocean region, and SEA as a member of the Commonwealth."
What is a proactive role?
To put it bluntly, I hope SEA will send troops to the East African Federation. Just yesterday, after Her Majesty the Queen made the request, Macmillan and other colleagues discussed it carefully, and they finally reached a consensus and agreed to Her Majesty the Queen's request.
This is not just for Prince Andrew to go to East Africa, there is a deeper reason - to save money!
As the "right hand of the free world", SEA's combat effectiveness is obvious to all, whether it is the army, navy or air force, and they are all proven, not just rhetoric, although their army has not fought a few times. However, the British who had suffered heavy losses on the peninsula had long understood one thing - no matter where they were, their armies were definitely not vegetarians.
Therefore, as long as they participate, even if only one brigade is dispatched, it will bring about earth-shaking changes to the situation in Kenya.
“More importantly, Mr. Prime Minister, they will retaliate. If they are attacked in Kenya and the rebels withdraw into Ethiopia after the attack, then they will definitely not give up, even if they are foreign countries. I will not become their talisman!”
This is what the Minister of Defense said.
Ten years ago, people were incomprehensible to SEA, but it is different now. After several conflicts, SEA has long made a name for itself in front of the whole world.
So for the benefit of Britain, the British Empire once again issued a call to Chang'an - Britain needs everyone to do their best.
"Mr. Prime Minister, you should understand that this question is not something I can answer immediately."
Xu Yunmo did not answer immediately, but said calmly:
"After all, this involves Military questions, this is beyond the scope of what I can answer."
"Of course,"
McMillan nodded and said:
"Please tell your Excellency that this is for the benefit of the entire Commonwealth. If a preliminary consensus can be reached, I will send a special envoy to Chang'an to discuss this issue in detail. This is not just for the benefit of the United Kingdom, but also It’s also for your benefit. After all, you have extensive investments there!”
Soon, Xu Yunmo ended his relationship with the Prime Minister! After he left the Prime Minister's Office, Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas Home said:
"Mr Prime Minister, do you think they will agree?"
Facing Alex In response to Gram's inquiry, Macmillan said:
"They may agree, but... we may have to pay some price."
While speaking, MacMillan took out a cigarette from the cigarette case, lit it, took a puff and said:
“But why should we pay the price?”
Spit out the smoke. , MacMillan raised the corners of his mouth, looked into the distance and said :
“Rather than actively asking them to send troops, I hope to use some methods to drive their initiative and let them actively join it!”
What is initiative? Of course it is Added some emphasis on the Kenyan side!
"Yes, the problem would be easier to solve if they asked for it."
Alec agreed.
In this way, everyone in Downing Street looked at the south with expectant eyes...
...
On the endless plains of East Africa!
Now, this is no longer the East African prairie, but an endless plain, with large farms scattered neatly on the plain. Although these farms are cut into pieces by roads, they all have a common owner - International Grain company.
“When I first came here more than ten years ago, this was just a grassland. There was nothing on the grassland except weeds...”
Sitting on a Land Rover off-road vehicle Han Yaozong said to Caroline beside him:
“Look now, here is the largest farm in Africa. Millions of acres of land have been cultivated here, and a crop rotation system is implemented by region. The corn grown on these farms will be harvested by harvesters when mature, dried, and exported overseas..."
As The deputy general manager of International Grain Company, Han Yaozong, is a true pioneer. When he came here, he single-handedly created everything in front of him.
In order to obtain land, he established a personal friendship with the governor's wife and provided her with large bribes. In order to cultivate the land, he introduced machinery and labor.
“We have even built a fertilizer factory in Kenya to mine phosphate rock and produce phosphate fertilizer. We even have an agricultural machinery repair shop on site. You know, before this, there were no modern factories here...” When facing the foreign reporters who came to interview, Han Yaozong's tone was proud. As a pioneer, how could he not be proud?
“And now with our efforts, everything here is changing.”
Looking at Han Yaozong who was full of pride, Caroline thought After thinking about it, he asked:
"But Manager Han, I noticed that there are basically no indigenous employees in those factories. They all seem to be employees from Asia."
The factory that Caroline mentioned was an agricultural machinery repair company that she went to before. factory, she has been conducting interviews in various places since arriving in Kenya, and the company does not object to such external interviews. Even Han Yaozong accepted her interview and agreed that she would accompany him to inspect the farm and the company's factories.
"Well..."
Faced with such an inquiry, Han Yaozong said without concealment:
"Miss Caroline, have you had any contact with these locals? ”
"Of course I have been in contact with it."
Caroline said:
"They are all a group of hardworking, kind and simple people."
"But they have not accepted it. Education,”
Han Yaozong said:
"On our farms, we need workers to operate modern tractors and harvesters. How can people without any education be able to afford such work?"
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This answer was quite satisfactory, but his words changed in Caroline’s ears. She immediately said:
“You mean that locals cannot drive tractors? Really?"
"Miss Caroline, you misunderstood me."
Han Yaozong said:
“They need long-term training before they can operate these modern agricultural machinery. Just like Miss Caroline, you are here and you are willing to let a local who has not received corresponding training drive a car to pick you up. To other places?"
Faced with this answer, Caroline said:
"But my driver is indeed a local African."
"Yes, they have been trained for a long time. I believe that in the future, there will be tractor drivers and harvester drivers among them, but Now, our factory recruits based on individual abilities, and naturally only recruits employees who can meet the requirements. ”
"Then what you mean is that the local people are not capable enough! They can't meet your requirements, so you don't hire them, right? But if you don't hire them, when will they be able to meet your requirements? ?”
That’s it It's Bai Zuo's brain. They will never look at problems according to normal thinking. They will make conclusions first and then look for evidence. Just like now, Han Yaozong's answer seems to be a very ordinary employee employment behavior, but In Caroline's words, it has turned into discrimination.
Faced with such a question, Han Yaozong looked at the female reporter in front of him with the same strange eyes, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. Now he finally understood why he could feel the disdain from the moment they met. Her hostility towards herself.
This woman must be the kind of person who opposes colonialism. In their eyes, all investments and personnel outside Africa are colonial and full of plunder.
"Miss Caroline, are there any reporters in your newspaper who are illiterate?"
"How is it possible? How can an illiterate person be a reporter?"
His answer surprised Han Yaozong.
“What, are you discriminating against those illiterate people?”
“How can I discriminate against them when you say you are discriminating against them?”
Caroline didn’t even think of it. Boomerang will be so fast.
"Aren't you discriminating against those who are illiterate? Although they are illiterate, they can work very hard! You can also hire them as reporters first, and then slowly train them!"
Been hard hit by the boomerang Caroline, who was hit hard, was at a loss what to do.
"You, you...you are so messed up."
Look, this is Bai Zuo's thinking.
Faced with such an answer, Han Yaozong smiled and then said:
"Miss Caroline, who is the real bully?"
Just when Han Yaozong was attacking his shield with his spear, a company employee hurried over and said:
"Manager, something happened..."
Then he hurriedly reported:
"Manager, our farm in the north was attacked by rebels."
"The Free Army is attacking your farm, can you go to the scene to interview?"
One sentence expresses Caroline's position. For the employees of International Grain Company, the so-called Free Army are rebels. For some people, those rebels are the Freedom Army, such as Ms. Carolyn. In her eyes, they are a group of freedom fighters fighting for national freedom.
In contrast, farm employees were the cornerstone of British colonial rule in Kenya and a symbol of evil, just like her accusations.
"Miss Caroline's place is a battlefield, a very dangerous place."
Han Yaozong frowned, and then asked:
"What's the situation there now? When will the British army arrive?"
(End of Chapter)