Chapter 89 The Zulus
In the 21st century, various media often advocate the integrity and fairness of Western officials.
In fact, it is all nonsense. There are indeed some officials who are fair and honest, but not all of them. At least in the Cape in the early 20th century, most of them were not. Based on Rock's understanding of the Cape Colonial Government, if the officials of the Cape Colonial Government were investigated from top to bottom, there would be many "nest cases" like this one in the Cape Police Department.
By the same token, the generals in the expeditionary force headquarters would not be very honest, otherwise it would take 450,000 regular troops to defeat the Boers, who had a total number of only 440,000?
Those regular troops are probably made of paper.
"Sorry, Locke, I don't know what's going on with those military supplies on the market." Henry lied with his eyes wide open, and I'm afraid he himself didn't believe it.
"Okay, I'll think of another way." Rock didn't force it. If the bureau's approach didn't work, Rock still had other ways.
Night, Table Mountain Hotel.
"The first batch of lighters has been delivered to the expeditionary headquarters . The cost of this batch is a bit high, so we are losing money. But the situation will get better in the future, and the expeditionary headquarters has placed an order for another 10,000 lighters." Ada is definitely a good business man. The first batch of lighters delivered to the expeditionary headquarters were all made of silver, and some of them were even inlaid with diamonds. They were specially provided for the generals in the expeditionary headquarters. No cost was taken into account, and it was luxurious.
"Ada, can you get a batch of military tents from the expeditionary headquarters?" Rock's backup is Ada. Compared to Henry, Ada has more resources.
"Sure, why do you need a military tent?" Ada really had a solution. Not to mention the military tent, Rock's "Sun" was also obtained by Ada.
The Sun is a thoroughbred horse, which is recognized worldwide as the best riding horse breed. In the 21st century, a thoroughbred horse can be sold for 50 million US dollars. Ada spent less than 100 pounds to get the Sun out of the expeditionary headquarters. According to the records of the expeditionary headquarters, the Sun was disabled due to injuries and was no longer suitable to be used as a war horse, so he was sold at a low price.
Even the most important war horses for the expeditionary army can be made, not to mention military tents. In fact, if Rock is willing, he can buy them in the Cape Town market, but Rock can't buy them himself. Rock needs to find an excuse to use those military tents in the refugee camps.
"Donation? Is it necessary?" Ada didn't understand why Rock had to make so much trouble.
"It is necessary. Think about it. The Cape is the Boers' Cape after all. So if we want to live a better life in the Cape, we must have good relations with the Boers. This is the most appropriate opportunity. Take care of those women and children who are imprisoned in refugee camps because of the war. After the war, all the Boers will be grateful to you." Rock's vision is unmatched. Ten years later, the Cape Province will merge with Transvaal Province, Natal Province, and the Orange Free State to become the Union of South Africa and begin self-government. Don't be fooled by the fun now. Be careful of being put on the list in the future.
"Well, if you say it's necessary, then it's necessary—" Ada was tired and wanted to sleep—
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Early in the morning, before Ada got up, Rock returned to Oak Town.
Christian was already waiting in Oak Town. Last night, after knowing that Rock wanted to see him, Christian came to Oak Town overnight and slept in the carriage for half the night.
Well, it seems that Christian has made a lot of money during this period and has started using a horse-drawn carriage.
"Build houses - OK, no problem, tear down all the existing houses, and on this basis plan the entire town, widen the roads, build sewers, reserve space for squares, parks and green spaces, and also pay attention to protecting the oak trees in the town - Oh, and vineyards, OK, I will do my best to buy the most vineyards at the lowest price - coercion or inducement? No, no, no, I'm an honest Christian, I will never do that -" As Rock's demands became more and more, Christian's head was covered with cold sweat. Rock didn't simply want to build houses, he wanted to rebuild Oak Town.
Compared to building a house, rebuilding Oak Town was beyond Christian's ability.
However, Rock did not expect Christian to become a planning master overnight. Rock described his understanding of the city to Christian in detail and left the rest to Christian. If Christian thought he was not capable enough, then Christian would naturally find a way to solve it.
"Boss, are we going to live in Oak Town permanently? Do we still want the house in Cape Town?" Reed didn't understand why Rock did this.
"Of course! We have more and more brothers, and it is impossible for all of them to live in Cape Town. Oak Town is so good, with mountains, water and vineyards. It is far away from Cape Town and quiet enough. There are no gold mines and diamond mines here. The British will not pay attention to Oak Town, and ordinary people will not take the initiative to settle here when they hear the name Stellenbosch. When we buy all the surrounding vineyards, this place will be our world." Although Rock's requirements are very high, Oak Town perfectly meets all of Rock's requirements.
"What does Stellenbosch mean?" Anton's English was not good enough.
"City of cowards!" Rock did not hide it.
"Oh my god!" Anton was shocked. This name is really -
Isn't this insulting?!
"Tsk, it should be called the City of Hell." Rock still thought it was not enough. He wanted the name to be so stinky that the smell could be felt for three miles in the wind.
"No, the City of Cowards is good." Anton was really afraid that Rock would make trouble. Compared with the City of Hell, the name of the City of Cowards was not bad.
Christian acted quickly. The next day after returning to Cape Town, Christian brought a construction team of 50 people to Oak Town.
The construction team is composed entirely of black people.
"The price of Boer workers is already cheap enough, and these Zulu workers are even cheaper. It only costs two pence a day to hire a Zulu, or you don't need to pay them any salary at all - they eat very little, just a piece of bread and half a fish, and they can work a whole day. And you don't have to worry about them being lazy. Kaka and Yaya are overseers, and they will serve you wholeheartedly." Christian explained why he hired Zulus.
These Zulus are indeed capable. After arriving at Oak Town, they started .
Kaka and Yaya are also Zulus. Christian's move was very vicious and he has grasped the essence of the colonialists. With Kaka and Yaya supervising them, these Zulus dare not be lazy and they are all very diligent.
This is really not the image Rock has of black people.
