Chapter 1043 – The Minister’s Delight

This attitude pleased Duncan immensely; the younger of the pair was clearly much better to deal with than the older.

“Then we’ll talk about it after the Independence Ceremony.” Duncan laughed openly with a sense of humor, “Honestly, Somaliland won’t be a threat to Britain after independence, will it?”

“Historically speaking, there is no such possibility.” Alan Wilson replied without the slightest hesitation, “The ancient Greek civilization was different in that it came up with a system of axioms many years ago that had little application at all in the agrarian age, which is quite rare in other civilizations.”

Alan Wilson thought back a little bit to Chinese history, surely it must have been a lot better than Africa.

Chinese history math has a big development of a few times, the Spring and Autumn and Warring States is very famous not to mention, the other two times are Wei, Jin, North and South Dynasties and Song and Yuan. In the former, there were Liu Hui and Zu Chongzhi, and in the latter, there were Qin Jushao, Li Ye, Yang Hui and Zhu Shijie among the four great masters of the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Among them, Liu Hui was more significant than Zu Chongzhi, the reason is that among the nine chapters of arithmetic, it was recorded how Liu Hui solved the problems, although Zu Chongzhi calculated the pi, but the descendants could not know how he calculated, which was a pity.

As for the problem-solving formulas left behind by Qin Jiushao, Li Ye, Yang Hui and Zhu Shijie, they are actually valuable assets of mathematics in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, but unfortunately that is what has been the peak of China.

Wei Jin North and South Dynasty and Song Yuan relatively speaking, the power of the monarch is not so terrible, the Yuan Dynasty is very similar to the Wei Jin North and South Dynasty, the powerful all over the social environment, as we all know the Yuan Dynasty court is not care about the matter, the only person who can see the court a year is down to collect taxes, usually the Yuan Dynasty people do what they do do what they do.

Wei Jin and North and South Dynasties did not have the imperial examinations, the Yuan Dynasty was not interested in the imperial examinations, there is no temptation to become an official, the literati of the two eras will study something else, as long as the authority of the new dynasty is established, the literati will be rooted in the Confucian classics.

What is certain is that in the field of mathematics the Ming and Qing dynasties regressed by more than a fraction of a point relative to the mathematical achievements of the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Alan Wilson believes that the great civilizations have their own bottom of the barrel of civilization treasure exists, but certainly all because of a variety of reasons lead to not blossom, but this place in Africa? Excluding Egypt, in the civilization map is not much stronger than Australia, antibiotics early out of a hundred years, the African race can be replaced by Europe.

Duncan’s words in Allenwell’s ears, completely can not be used to worry about the sky to describe, simply a piece of nonsense.

“The permanent undersecretary, he’s going to attend a meeting of overseas commissioners?” Evans nosed in, and addressed the minister by his name instead.

“It’s nothing Evans, let’s see if we can think of something. Let’s finish organizing the Independence Ceremony first and talk about it.” Alan Wilson told his subordinate to calm down, what did British Somalia have? A piece of pastureland in good condition, as well as wildlife resources, nothing to host some European rich kids to hunt, to be in a hurry far from the turn of Evans, “Make an itinerary to the minister.”

Compared to the Congo’s independence of the much-anticipated, British Somaliland’s independence will not attract much attention, but Allen Wilson believes that it will occupy the front page, let Evans try to mobilize the locals to bring out the mood of looking forward to independence, on this occasion of universal celebration, how to should also be lively and lively.

The residents of Hargeisa were mobilized and Duncan, the Commonwealth Secretary, was also at this time, also negotiating with Somaliland’s independence leaders, offering terms that included Somaliland’s membership of the United Nations endorsement, and a number of questions about whether or not it would still remain in the Commonwealth.

Egal, Rasman and others, who were selected, gave assurances to Duncan that Somaliland would remain in the Commonwealth after independence and also thanked the UK for its efforts in securing Somaliland’s independence.

These were handpicked political figures who were supported by the UK, Somaliland has a small population, not even close to that of Somalia in the south, and has managed to touch the threshold of a million people by now.

Thanks to the policy of real estate development throughout Africa, the capital city of Hargeysa is also quite well built, and this time the negotiations are still quite pleasant. Alan Wilson and Duncan also had a good time together and talked a lot about the Overseas Commissioners Conference.

“I heard that your commission controls quite a few overseas assets?” Duncan inquired with interest.

“Not a lot, there are indeed some assets in operation, but after the colonies become independent they usually retain their shares to go to London for listing.” Alan Wilson had a sincere look on his face, “Not every business can be listed, for example, Somaliland, where we are located, is based on adventure-based tourism and animal husbandry as the backbone, focusing on exotic flavors.”

Once upon a time the whole of Somalia was known for producing spices, but now spices have long been worthless, for which a company was specifically set up to go to London to list and cut leeks? However, and Somaliland cooperation in the coffee planting to talk about it then, just do not know if there is no development, anyway, the plan is set, after independence Somaliland does not develop and the United Kingdom has nothing to do.

Overall the situation in Somaliland is pretty calm, of course the first few years were not without riots, but the riots magically ended as it magically began. No one knows the real reason, which is the norm in clan politics.

Chieftaincy primacy was blamed and questioned, but it was nothing more than an excuse for this fight. The fact that the two factions exercised power unequally but ruled together after all made the fight seem all the more fake. They continued to rule together, but the position was reversed: henceforth, one faction was dominant. Certain heads of families were also replaced by heads who spoke, acted, and behaved in the same way as this faction. The supremacy imposed by custom rotates, and the ceremonies, obligations, prohibitions and penalties remain unchanged.

It’s normal, it happens all the time in Africa, and isn’t everything all right again now? We’re preparing for a better life after independence, and for the people here, the best is yet to come.

Stores are open as usual and people are coming out of their homes to witness Independence Day for themselves. Also witnessing is the Honorable Duncan, the Secretary of State for the Commonwealth, who will represent the British Empire in the transfer of power.

Somaliland has some Willys jeeps to suit the not-so-good local road conditions, and one of these open-topped jeeps was selected and handed over to Duncan as the vehicle to drive to the venue for the Independence Ceremony, and it was all so natural.

The night before independence, the hard-working plowing oxen even more in the fertile farmland gallop, as thousands of years people fighting, swinging like rain, only for a better tomorrow.

“Celebrating independence on me?” Hedy Lamarr let out a murmur, like the fertile soil of a reclaimed land giving thanks to an old bull, the curls on her head becoming wet, complaining about the poor conditions in Somaliland, how hard it was for her to make the trip, and so on.

This is a typical PUA, Alan Wilson can see Hedy Lamarr’s sinister intentions at a glance, it seems that the firepower just now is still not enough, and he has to step up his game.

“In fact, as long as we like each other, the external conditions don’t really matter.” Alan Wilson showed his heartfelt feelings, like a white boy who put down his dignity and wagged his tail in front of a rich woman.

At nine o’clock in the morning, Duncan dressed up in a Willys jeep, under the clear sky, to the square in the center of the city, for the handover of power, the road there are some officers of the British garrison to maintain order, everything is nothing unusual.

In the vicinity of the top of the four-story building, two white-looking men were holding an Enfield sniper rifle waiting for the prey to appear, for the Enfield sniper rifle, the two are absolutely no stranger.

World War II Britain by the over-exertion of Churchill as Prime Minister, assistance to anti-German countries absolutely pouring, can be said to be generous.

Many of the weapons used by the British army also arrived in the hands of the Yugoslavian Fatherland Army, and the two veterans, who appeared to be only in their forties, were very familiar with this modified Enfield sniper rifle, and in order to ensure success, the two came together.

Several Willys Jeeps appeared in the middle of the scope, the open jeep with a good view, so that the two men recognized Duncan’s figure at once, holding their breath, hard hands will Enfield sniper rifle smoothly raised, the two men coincidentally counted down softly, the scope adjusted with Duncan’s figure.

“Bang Bang ……” is almost simultaneously issued after the gunshot rang, the two people do not look is very busy results immediately get up and leave all the way to run wildly, will be the British uniforms left in place.

On the other side, Duncan fell in the back seat of the jeep in response to the sound, red and white mixture of liquid from the face of the bloody holes left out. And nearby were soldiers and people who were panicking as one.

“The two countries will have to maintain friendly relations after independence, and in the midst of the Commonwealth, Britain can still take care of Somaliland.” Alan Wilson assured smilingly to Egal, Rasman, the local elites.

“Executive Undersecretary, the minister has been assassinated.” Evans suddenly appeared and came in yelling with an angry face.

“What?” Alan Wilson froze, then hurriedly ordered, “Capture the assassin, I must bury him alive. How is the minister now, is he alright?”

“I heard that he was shot in the head.” Evans didn’t know the specifics at first glance, he didn’t dare to go out now that the situation was so chaotic, in case the assassin had another target?

“Gentlemen, I feel sorry that such an emergency has occurred. But this place must be blocked off immediately now.” Alan Wilson opened his mouth with a cold face, his tone all but unquestionable.

A British minister being assassinated locally was a provocation to Britain, and until the matter was investigated clearly, the independence ceremony had to be delayed, and in his rage, Allen Wilson’s tone was not so polite.

At this time, Egale, Rathmann two people also dare not slack, can only endure the anger pile up a smiling face, and must cooperate.

The streets of Hargeisa are no longer festive, everywhere is the figure of the soldiers, as for the blood-stained jeep and the minister’s body, Allen Wilson, after logical thinking, let Evans go to the personal care, he wants to send a telegram to London.