Vol 5 Chapter 12: , The power of tradition

Epidemic prevention work, as the name suggests, focuses on prevention. The specific measures are essentially no different from later generations, such as: improving personal hygiene, organizing disinfection, prohibiting drinking raw water, killing insects...
In addition to these daily epidemic prevention work, another process has now been added-an isolation room. Once the symptoms of a cold develop, they will be sent to isolation to prevent the spread of the virus.
In order to cooperate with the nationwide epidemic prevention work, Ferdinand also ordered a second-level martial law throughout the country, which is second only to martial law during the war.
If you want to travel across cities, you must report to the local health department. Check that your body is normal before you can pass freely. Stations, ports, schools, and other places with high traffic are now full of inspection points.
Sergei was born in the small town of Bankya, 17 kilometers west of Sofia. It belongs to a small mountain town in the city of Sofia. It is located on the northern of Liulin Mountain at an altitude of 63o.
Backing and eating mountains, Sergey opened a small grocery store in Sofia, started buying and selling mountain products, and became a businessman.
Oh, he is still not a bourgeoisie. At most, he is just a self-employed person. The clerk is his wife, three sons and two daughters.
Thanks to the good economic development in Bulgaria recently, his business is also doing well. Excluding all expenses, it can be considered a small surplus!
But as soon as the epidemic came, he was in serious trouble. It is no longer possible to get in and out of Sofia every day. For safety reasons, the government has restricted the flow of people in the city. Now he only has the opportunity to go in and out freely once a week. In the particularity of his profession.
If that's the case, then it's fine. He has a lot of people and takes turns to send teams. It doesn't matter if he enters the city the next day for delivery!
But the problem is that the epidemic prevention staff considers that wild animals may be carriers of the virus, and then the prey he receives can no longer be sold. Of course, even if it can be sold, it can't be sold now!
Although there are a lot of foodies in Bulgaria, everyone is even more attentive. The government is engaged in epidemic prevention with great fanfare. Who dares to look down upon?
Sergey looked at the newspaper and complained helplessly: "This has been going on for more than a month. When will the epidemic take off?"
The old hunter Kalmar asked jokingly: "Sergey, are you still collecting today's prey?"
Sergey said irritably: "Accept you a big-headed ghost! I didn't see how many hangings in our yard? I can't sell it, and I dare not eat it. It's a pity to lose it!"
Kalmar smiled slightly and said, "What's the hurry, wait until the epidemic is over, and then slowly sell it! Do you think I still go hunting as usual?"
Sergey sneered and said, "You are a person who can't survive without using a gun for a day. Does it matter whether the prey can be sold?"
Kalma laughed and said, "You still understand me. This is a living habit. It can't be changed. Unfortunately, Liulin Mountain has fewer and fewer prey. Maybe I will move soon!"
Sergey was taken aback. He and Kalmar both grew up together. When he heard that he was leaving, suddenly his heart became quite empty.
"Why? Your family is not thin, don't you need to take refuge in your son?" Sergey asked in confusion.
In the European University 6, as long as they can live independently, parents will not live with their children. They think that this is under the fence.
Although Kalmar is a hunter, his main income is still farming. In this small town, he still has two hectares of land. In addition to the income from hunting, his children are all grown up and he does not need to continue to pay for it. So his little life was pretty good.
Kalmar explained: "You know what kind of life I like, it's really killing my fighting spirit in Sofia!"
Sergey looked at him dumbfounded, unable to speak for a long time. He paused for a while before he said, "Are you crazy? The army won't want you as an old man, are you going to be a mercenary?"
Kalmar shook his head and said, "No, I'm not crazy. Actually, I'm going to be a colonial sheriff. You know how short people there are. As long as you sign up, they will accept it! Besides, I'm still a retired officer. , You can become an officer in the past!"
Sergey knew that Kalmar did not lie, and now the colonies on the other side of Africa are indeed recruiting people, and they have reached the point where they are hungry.
Kalmar's actual age is only more than 40 years old, but the average life expectancy at the time was too short to be regarded as an old man, but they are not much worse than young people in terms of physical fitness.
Sergey asked in surprise: "With such a good thing, you have been an officer in the past? Don't forget that although you are a retired officer, you are only a retired officer in the reserve service, and you are still on the battlefield when the war is over. !"
Kalmar's face flushed. This retired officer was putting gold on his face. Although he participated in the Balkan War and the World War, unfortunately he did not have the opportunity to wield it. He had just been mobilized and took up arms and rushed to the front. Then the war ended. Up.
Although he was a veteran, he had never killed an enemy, and he didn't even have a chance to engage in fire. His military status was only a reserve, and he became a squad leader based on his seniority.
It is estimated that no one will recognize his identity as an officer. If he wants to be recognized by everyone, he is at least one battle short!
This is also the Bulgarian rule, everything is in line with the military exploits. If you are lucky, even if you are just a civilian transporter and kill a few enemies, you can still get everyone's respect. Anyway, even if the regular army has no military exploits, you will be inferior!
Recruiting retired officers and soldiers to serve in the colonies is also Ferdinand's plan. On the one hand, it can strengthen the management of the colony, and on the other hand, it can eliminate unstable factors.
Many of the people who have just come out of the battlefield have mental illnesses and cannot recover for a while. There are not enough mental doctors in Bulgaria to treat them mentally.
These people are prone to lead to social security problems in the country, and they are prone to radical thoughts. Many people will feel unbalanced when they see other people's meritorious service and noble titles. They will think that they are no worse than others, but lack an opportunity!
For this opportunity, it is estimated that many people will do things, even artificially create conflicts with neighboring countries, deliberately lead to war!
Going to a colony is different. If you want to lead a war, then fight! Anyway, the enemy is the chief of the tribe, no matter how troublesome Bulgaria is, there is no play, hey, can't stop it!
When they finished venting, the colony was almost cleaned up. It would kill two birds with one stone. Kalmar is the beneficiary of this policy!
Kalmar hesitatedly said: "That's different. This time I took people with me. As long as I gather 20 boys, I will be the squadron leader!"
Sergey nodded. This is almost the same. When we arrive in Africa, everyone is unfamiliar with each other. There are not many acquaintances around, so how can we get used to it?
Ferdinand is not stupid. Of course he knows that in an unfamiliar environment, grouping is the easiest way of life, so most of the basic personnel are the local neighbors together, and everyone can take care of each other.
The most important thing is to reduce the mortality rate. The biggest enemy in Africa is not the indigenous people, but-the soil is not acclimatized!
As for whether there will be a group of earth snakes in the future, Ferdinand said that he does not care. Anyway, there are not many people in Africa. When they are released, it will be the year of the monkey. Even if there is a earth snake, the government can slowly split up. Anyway, a small group of one hundred and eighty people cannot threaten the government's rule!
After a pause, Kalmar said with some embarrassment: "That Sergey told you a good news, your kid, I also accepted two, rest assured that the boss keeps it for you, originally he wanted to go, but I Persuaded!
We are not old friends anymore, I will help you take care of them, then we will reunite in Africa together! "
Sergey's face suddenly became gloomy. If his eyes could kill someone, Kalmar would be broken.
"What? Kalmar how can you do this? Have you asked my opinion?" Sergey said angrily
Kalmar said without changing her face, "Isn't this telling you? Besides, they are all adults, it's time to let them out and create something!
If it weren't for this epidemic, we would have arrived in Africa now. If you are not worried, you can choose to go with us! "
Sergei suppressed his anger forcibly, his heart was bleeding, but fortunately he was an ordinary little businessman, always timid, otherwise he might have a duel with Kalmar now.
As for going to the Africa exhibition, it is not suitable for a person like him who has no ambitions. According to his plan, he will keep his sons by his side to help with business.
Anyway, relying on Sofia, and arranging some mountain products and daily necessities, this profit is enough to support their family.
Obviously, his thoughts are not the same as those of his sons. The golden horse and iron horse are the mainstream of Bulgarian society. Young people who are not combative are definitely not pure Bulgarians!
Sergey smiled bitterly and said: "Why are you going to Africa? Can't you go to Asia Minor? It's closer here, and the conditions are much better!
It doesn't matter if you are old, but what about the kids? You can't take them on an adventure, don't you want them to return home once in their lifetime? "
Kalmar's face was reddened, and she said embarrassingly: "I can't decide this issue. Besides, where to go?
What's bad about going to Africa? The conditions there are bad, but it's easy to make merit! Isn't it safer to encircle the natives in the mountains than to fight?
In fact, the first one we signed up was the Arabian Peninsula. We went there to do a guy named Neizhi, but unfortunately, we were preempted by the regular army. Our task is just to deal with miscellaneous fish!
You know I am a hunter. It is not my fault. My ancestors were hunters. I have been a hunter for more than 20 years, so they agreed that I am suitable to go to Africa to catch orangutans! "
Kalmar was also very wronged, because he was a hunter, so the group he brought was determined to go to the African jungle.
Judging from the fact that it is easy to make military exploits, the Arabian Peninsula is the best choice. It is about to start against the indigenous kingdoms. Fighting a kingdom with a population of two to three million people will have a future against a group of tribal chiefs!
Sergey nodded helplessly and said: "Okay, if you are finished, you can go away now, don't affect my business!"
Obviously, he is still very angry, but as a father he cannot interfere with his sons' choices. This is also a European tradition.
According to European traditions, the eldest son stayed behind to inherit the family business, and the second son left home to enter the world. Kalmar did not abduct his eldest son, but took his second son out to seek life, which is in line with local traditions. So despite being angry, Sergey did not explode.
Now the two youngest sons have already married. Even if they don’t leave now, they will still have to leave home in a few years. If they stay at home and live with their parents and elders, they will be looked down upon.
Perhaps this is the real reason why they are willing to venture out with Kalmar and venture into Africa!
Sergey had realized that his previous planning was improper. He ended the business hastily, closed the door of the grocery store, and returned home. He had to ask his two sons again.
If you just want to go out and wander around, read the book www. He still hopes they can stay in Sofia. It’s close to home and all conditions are good, and it’s relatively easy to find a job.
Sergey doesn't know what Africa 6 is like, and he doesn't think it will be a good place anyway. Of course, judging from the government's propaganda, it is still fertile ground, but there is no time to start!
Sergey asked: "Have you two decided, Raul and Caton? You really want to go to the African colony with Kalmar. The environment there is quite bad. Are you ready?"
Raul replied: "Dear father, we are ready! You know, this is our dream, we don't want to live under your wings all the time!"
Sergey lit a cigarette and smoked it, without speaking for a long time.
"Well then, did your wives agree? Now that you are all married, you can't act on your own will!" Sergey said earnestly
Caton next to him replied first: "Father, don't worry, we have grown up and know what we are doing, we will go to Africa together, and the colonial government will help arrange the work!
And hospitals and schools will be established at the same time, so you don’t have to worry about our lives! "
Sergey nodded. The government's determination to open a colony is unshakable. According to the data released by the government, 800,000 people will migrate to Africa in five years. Hospitals and schools are naturally indispensable.
Sergey looked forward to saying: "Well, now that you are ready, go tell your mother, I think she needs comfort now!
Of course, if you can change your mind, that would be even better. I still suggest that you stay in Sofia. The days of opening up wasteland will not be so easy! "
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