African Nationhood

The Vorbeck rebellion that Chairman Stone told Prime Minister Lloyd George was not an excuse, but the truth.

On September 1917, 9, Vorbeck led more than 20 Askari warriors to attack an East African Tanga black patrol station patrolling the Central Railway.

In this battle, all 500 black patrols were wiped out, and the Chinese soldiers who led the team were also killed. By the way, the railway line was also destroyed.

Not to mention the huge economic losses, 800 Martini-Henry rifles at the black patrol point, and the weapons and ammunition of a squad of the South China Regular Army were all seized by Vorbeck. This was a huge disaster.

After hearing this, the military headquarters immediately issued a stern arrest order.

Xu Yihe and Lin Boguang are required to take responsibility. If a similar situation occurs again, they must be mentally prepared to be held accountable.

Xu Yihe and Lin Boguang smiled bitterly at each other. Tanga in East Africa was so vast, and Vorbeck was so cunning, it was really difficult for them to pursue such a small force.

But the military's words are so harsh. If they don't show results, their future will be really worrying.

……

In order not to lose their official positions, Xu and Lin decided to increase the security force along the railway and at the same time sent additional aircraft to patrol the central railway line and the northern railway line.

Under such measures, Tanga in East Africa was quiet for a period of time.

On November 11, another bad news came.

Vorbeck led troops to attack Mwanza on the shores of Lake Victoria on the Central Railway, which was an important base for Tanga cotton, sisal and cotton industries in East Africa.

Once this place is lost, it will be a heavy loss for the Nanhua occupying army.

There were Chinese immigrant settlements in the area, and the firepower of the settlements was very abundant, so Vorbeck did not make any profit.

But this colonial army set a fire in the cotton fields around Mwanza, directly burning nearly a thousand acres of cotton fields, and the cotton that was about to be picked was burned!

Such a heavy loss made Chairman Shi, who was on his honeymoon with his young wife, very angry.

He directly ordered the commander of the Nanhua Occupation Force Xu Yihe to be removed from his post and asked him to go back to the mainland to reflect. The deputy commander was retained for inspection.

In addition, Chairman Shi appointed his eldest son Shi Hao to reveal his identity and go to Tanga, East Africa, to act as a supervisor and watch Lin Boguang commit his crimes and perform meritorious service.

If Vorbeck still cannot be prevented from wreaking havoc, then Lin Boguang will also be dismissed.

……

After receiving this appointment, mother and son Ye Rong and Shi Hao were very happy.

This shows that Shi Hao has gained the trust of his father and can act openly and honestly as the prince.

Before leaving, Shi Hao followed his mother's instructions and entertained his father-in-law Ding He alone. The venue was set at Sihai Restaurant on Church Street.

Sihai Restaurant is a government-run industry. As Nanhua's national power grows, the development of Sihai Restaurant becomes more and more prosperous.

This restaurant also became the first chain restaurant in Nanhua, and gradually developed into a full industry group company of catering and hotel accommodation.

Because this restaurant is a state-controlled property, the government is also interested in supporting the development of the hotel.

Most business banquets and receptions for foreign guests from various places are held all over the world.

The Sihai Restaurant in Hanking is very elegant. It is built according to the specifications of six floors, and an elevator is installed inside.

When guests arrive, they can pass freely through the elevator.

In addition, the service staff here are all unmarried young women, mainly Chinese and supplemented by white people.

All service staff here must be proficient in at least 3 languages ​​in addition to Chinese.

English, French, and German are the three most popular languages, and there are also many Portuguese and Russian languages.

In addition, there are also reserves of service staff in some small languages ​​​​to build the international image of Sihai Hotel.

As for meals, in addition to oriental cuisine, there is also French cuisine.

Oriental cuisine and French cuisine can basically cover all the cuisines in the world. As for the niche Japanese and Indian cuisines, they are not considered mainstream and are not taken seriously.

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Shi Hao wore simple clothes and traveled low-key.

Wang Tie, the owner of Sihai Restaurant, was naturally extremely happy for the prince's visit and took the initiative to greet him. Unexpectedly, Shi Hao was very low-key.

She declined Wang Tie's escort, entered the box, and asked him to leave.

Although Wang Tie wanted to cling to him, the prince didn't give him a chance and left angrily.

Before Ding He arrived, Shi Hao got up and walked to the balcony of the box to look at the night view of Hanking.

With the spread of electrification, the night view of Hanking is very different from the daytime view. Because the floors are high enough, you can see the Xinghan Palace in the northeast of the city.

At night, the majestic palace becomes even more majestic under the illumination of lights.

Looking at the city in the night, Shi Hao thought, "The country is so beautiful!"

This sentence is a plaque hung on his study room. Every time he sees it, he can't help but feel excited.

His father created a powerful dynasty on the African continent, and this dynasty is still growing. He will shoulder the important task of inheriting this dynasty, so he cannot tolerate rebellious behavior on the dynasty.

This time he went to East Africa to completely eliminate the hidden danger of Vorbeck. "Crack."

When the box door rang, Shi Hao did not turn around, but still turned his back to watch the night scene.

"Brother-in-law, what are you looking at, so lost in thought?"

When Shi Hao heard this, he turned around and smiled at the young man who asked the question.

"Nothing, just sit down, Guodong."

Ding Guodong is of medium height, with a dark complexion and a strong build. He is 23 years old this year, but he is a veteran who has been in the army for 5 years.

Now he is studying at the Harbin Infantry Academy and will graduate soon.

Today is a family dinner, so I called my brother-in-law here. My father-in-law’s intention was obvious, he wanted his brother-in-law to follow him on the trip.

Having a family member by his side to protect him when he goes out can make him feel more at ease.

Ding Guodong explained, "My father is busy with official duties at the moment, so he has to go to the party to get there."

Shi Hao didn't care. He talked with his brother-in-law about the Infantry Academy for a while.

The box door opened again, and Ding He, wearing a black military uniform and a majestic appearance, arrived.

Shi Hao and Ding Guodong stood up together and saluted Ding He. Ding He waved his hands and said with a smile, "You must have been waiting for a long time."

Shi Hao pulled out the chair for his father-in-law to sit down, and then he took his seat. "I'll let my father-in-law and Guodong prepare whatever they want to eat."

Ding Guodong naturally did not dare to accept Shi Hao's politeness. Ding He said: "You see, we are not picky eaters."

Shi Hao nodded, stood up and came to the door, called the waiter, and told them to bring a table of medium-standard Shandong cuisine.

The waiter did not dare to question the distinguished guest's request, so he gave the order and quickly prepared a meal of Shandong cuisine.

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Looking at the sea cucumbers and lobsters on the table, Shi Hao sighed.

Ding Guodong was the first to take action with a smile, "Father, brother-in-law, don't be polite. Since I gave it to you, you can't waste it. Eat it quickly."

Ding He was also free and easy, "Yeah, eat."

Shi Hao had no choice but to follow his father-in-law and brother-in-law to eat together. When the three of them had almost eaten, they sat on their chairs and began to discuss business.

"Now that Vorbeck is openly attacking the railway lines in East Africa, it shows that this guy is fully fledged and wants to declare war on the South China occupation forces.

How does my father-in-law think I should respond? "

Ding He put down the tea cup in his hand and said solemnly: "Don't be too arrogant when you go, respect Lin Baiguang's command authority, watch more, listen more and talk less.

Although your father wants you to reveal your identity, he doesn't want you to be too strong.

After all, his body is still strong and he may still be in power for a long time in the future.

If you are high-profile and make your father think that you have bad intentions, then the gain outweighs the loss. "

Hearing what his father-in-law said, Shi Hao solemnly nodded, "What my father-in-law said is true, I will remember it."

“In addition, you should not ignore everything, and try to show yourself as a people-friendly and diligent person.

After all, you are the prince, and it is very important for you to have an impression on your subjects.

Your father's halo is too strong. Even if you take over power in the future, you may be submerged in your father's halo, so you must cherish this exposure opportunity. "

Shi Hao nodded, "Yes."

"In addition, you also need to establish a good relationship with Commander Qu and General Manager Tian's sons.

After all, they were the first veterans to follow your father, and your father valued them both.

Although Tian Liang retired from the military, the business of the South African investment company he led was developing rapidly.

This company is the lifeblood of all officials in the country.

In the future, a trustworthy person must be arranged to take control of the company. "

Shi Hao looked serious, "What my father-in-law said is true, I will remember it."

After saying these things, Ding He felt much more relaxed.

"I shouldn't have said these words, but your father has arranged a marriage for you and Rou Jia, so it's my duty to do so. I hope you don't mind."

Shi Hao chuckled lightly, "What did my father-in-law say? My father once told me that you are a wise general and you have a city.

I also have a good view of the overall situation. Let me learn more from you. If you don’t teach me these things, who will teach me?

Come, father-in-law, let me offer you a cup of tea instead of wine. "

Ding He saw that his son-in-law was so humble. This prince had a good temperament, was polite in his advance and retreat, and the city was in its infancy.

This made him even more satisfied, so he picked up the tea cup with a smile and said, "Do it!" (End of Chapter)