Chapter 524 One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty

"However, there is still room for discussion when using multiple languages ​​in parallel." Alan Wilson sounded a little uncertain. He was not sure which of the national conflicts and racial conflicts would play a key role in Northern Rhodesia.

Generally speaking, there are multiple languages ​​and scripts in a country, and there is no way to integrate them. Not to mention other countries, Yugoslavia, which these people fled, eventually disintegrated in this way.

But Northern Rhodesia is special. It is located in the heart of the African continent. It is far away from the coastline in terms of east, west, north and south. It is surrounded by black people. In this situation of being surrounded by black ethnic groups, ethnic issues may be affected by external forces. It has become a minor problem.

It seems feasible if Mihajlovic consciously promotes a white community but puts aside all ethnic groups.

"Is the holiday between you and the Ustasha really over?" Alan Wilson still had doubts. He knew that after Tito's death, the descendants of the two major organizations in Yugoslavia picked up their old businesses again and purged each other. No mercy at all.

During the two wars, the general Croatian people had a vague pro-British sentiment because they had hated the Italians since the Habsburg era, and the British were at war with Italy.

However, many people also think that Germany is the successor of the Habsburg dynasty, and the slogan declares that Germany is a friend of Croatia.

At that time, many Croats still had a favorable impression of the Habsburg dynasty, and Germany was the "natural successor" of the Habsburg dynasty. There are many Croatians who think this way.

In fact, it has become a common and very contradictory emotion in Yugoslavia. Many people have very good impressions of Britain and Germany.

But Germany and Britain are enemies. On the contrary, both Serbs and Croats hate Italy, but Germany and Italy are allies. This relationship is very complicated.

"We have arrived in Africa, and many things are no longer important." Grace drove the car skillfully. "My father happens to be here, and Mr. Allen can have a good talk with my father. As for Miss Heidi, of course she is also our friend."

This sentence made Hedy Lamarr very confused, but Alan Wilson was not confused. These people escaped the liquidation of the world war. You must know that discrimination against Jews is a common sentiment on the European continent. It is not a certain country that does this, but They all do this.

The European country that is less discriminatory is the United Kingdom. Before World War II, the United Kingdom was the center of European Jewry. Of course, as the British mainland came under threat, the center of the Jewish people moved to the United States.

Grace is a descendant of a Chetnik leader, so naturally her view of the Jews is not much better.

The Slavs who are currently arriving in Northern Rhodesia are mainly engaged in mining and planting. Northern Rhodesia is already sparsely populated, not to mention that they have been tricked by these ruthless people who came out of the Balkans. Each of the large farms is like this. Appeared.

"Oh, Alan, long time no see." At the gate of a manor, Mikhailovich opened his arms and expressed friendship to Alan Wilson who arrived. How could he forget this person? Not to mention hundreds of thousands of lives, just being exploited on the German seaside is unforgettable.

Of course, that is all in the past. Compared with the land beneath our feet, those external things are nothing to mention.

"Dear Mr. Mihajlovic, it's really nice to see you in such good spirits." Alan Wilson also responded enthusiastically. The two hugged each other, and Alan Wilson lowered his voice and said, "But you are ethnic cleansing." If this matter is leaked, it will affect me."

"It's really strange, Mr. Allen. There is no ethnic cleansing. The key is that life in Southern Rhodesia is good, and those black people have gone to the prosperous south." Mihajlovic replied flatly, Then he let go of the other party's shoulders and said, "I have prepared fine wine and delicious food. I welcome my friends to be guests, including friends of friends."

Hedy Lamarr, a friend of a friend, nodded with a touching smile,

It's a pity that Mikhailovich didn't know her. Mikhailovich only thought that this woman was really beautiful, but after a long military career, he had never even watched a few movies, so naturally he had no concept of an actress. .

Hedy Lamarr just regarded this experience as an ordinary trip. She did not know that the man who had the same status as her husband here exchanged his thoughts and feelings about ethnic cleansing with the seemingly kind-hearted old man with just a hug.

For Hedy Lamarr, the following days were quite comfortable. Northern Rhodesia was already sparsely populated, not to mention that it had been purged. Of course, Alan Wilson still avoided mentioning these Slavic people in front of her. People things.

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After all, she had escaped from German rule, and Jews had a history of ethnic cleansing. It is inevitable that we will not know what unexpected situations will arise later.

Mikhailovich also later learned that Hedy Lamarr was Jewish, and he was already on guard.

Regarding the accidental incident two years ago, the two of them had a tacit understanding and never mentioned it again. Alan Wilson also knew that the current white population of Northern Rhodesia was around 300,000.

This number is actually not growing too slowly. “But why is the population of the black community experiencing negative growth?”

"I don't know, maybe the conditions in the surrounding British colonies are better?" Mikhailovich said with a clueless expression, "This is all after verification by Commissioner William and the inspection team from London. numbers. The current population of Northern Rhodesia is indeed majority white.”

"Who knows how long this majority can last?" Alan Wilson showed an expression that I understand. "I heard that you have been able to make some small arms, but why do you make your own and buy so many landmines?"

"Landmines are defensive weapons, of course, to protect us from infringement." Mihajlovic explained calmly, "To protect the stability of the Northern Rhodesian border, we set up mines on the east and west sides. It is estimated that it will take another five years to complete the layout of the area. As for the area in the south connecting South Africa and Rhodesia, it has not been laid out yet. We don’t have enough manpower, so why don’t we borrow landmines to protect it from infringement?”

"It seems that there is no problem and it can be explained." Alan Wilson said with an "I believe you" expression.

That is to say, there is no convention to ban landmines in this era. Although the United States and Russia did not participate in that convention decades later, they only expressed support in principle but opposition in fact.

Mihajlovic expressed his approval for the need for several female assistants, but asked if it was okay if they were older. After all, women of the right age still have to stay in the local area to give birth to children.

"It depends on how old they are!" Alan Wilson asked, "Are you going to give me a few assistants in their sixties and let Vivian take care of them?"

"That's not true, he's just a middle-aged man!" Mihailovich smiled and said, "Mr. Allen is not used as his assistant, but placed next to your woman so that he doesn't attract attention. The best. It’s not easy either. In fact, not many of us know English. It’s not as easy as you think.”

"When it comes to murder and arson, it is easier to find out. After all, they are all guerrillas." Alan Wilson paused and said, "Anyway, as long as you are not independent, I will always assist you. This kind of help It’s mutual, and I also hope you can help at critical moments.”

"If this help refers to making annoying people disappear from the world, we are willing to provide this kind of help at any time." Mikhailovich happily agreed, "Mr. Allen is welcome to come to Northern Rhodesia for vacation at any time."

After staying in Northern Rhodesia for a few days, Alan Wilson was ready to return. He couldn't stay in another continent for too long at the end of the year, otherwise even if Pamela Mountbatten didn't say anything, he would inevitably feel uncomfortable.

Moreover, Hedy Lamarr seemed a little acclimatized. This person seemed to have no energy, so the two were ready to return to Europe. Before returning, Alan Wilson used a telegram from Northern Rhodesia to explain the affairs of the inspection there.

In fact, no one in Whitehall was paying attention to the colony at this time, because the first post-war general election was about to officially begin. Labor has called a general election in February.

During the election in which Attlee replaced Churchill, strictly speaking, Japan had not surrendered and World War II had not ended. This general election is the real first post-war general election.

On December 24th, Alan Wilson had arrived in Paris, stayed in Paris for a day, and arrived in London on the evening of the 25th.

"Heidi, you won't have it, will you?" Ingrid Bergman joked, looking at her listless partner.

The speaker was unintentional, but it suddenly reminded Hedy Lamarr of how could she not be aware of her physical condition.

Alan Wilson, who returned to London, talked to his fiancée about the situation in Northern Rhodesia and asked how he was going to spend the New Year.

"I don't have any special ideas. My father will come back when the time comes and we can live together as a family, right?" Pamela Mountbatten said casually, "The general election is coming soon. Do you think the Conservative Party can make a comeback?"

"I don't think the chance is great!" Alan Wilson thought back to history. The situation in the UK is much better now than at the same time in history.

Prime Minister Attlee was actually re-elected, but the Labor Party was divided during his second term, leading to an early election and losing to the Conservative Party. In fact, the reason for Mrs. Thatcher's resignation was similar to that of the party's internal fragmentation, which led to the failure of the election.

As the bell of Big Ben in London rings, it reminds Londoners that the new year has arrived. Ellen Wilson was extremely busy on this day, sending telegrams non-stop to say hello to ladies who had the same status as good wives everywhere.