British civil servant

"If the Americans don't impose too many conditions, we will continue to resume production in the British-occupied areas." Prime Minister Attlee shrugged, "I just signed a supply agreement with the Soviet Union with tin ore and rubber. If the United States does not show sincerity If so, we have no room for maneuver.”

The sky in British India was certainly bluer, but the sky in the British-occupied areas was also bluer.Moreover, because of the geographical location and industrial scale of the British-occupied area, the sky in the American-occupied area, which was blocked inland, was also higher and bluer.

As the prime minister, Attlee knew the role of the British occupation in promoting the economic development of the UK. If the Americans took too much advantage, Attlee might not cooperate.

Alan Wilson received another negotiable condition before his trip to Paris. He does not rule out supporting France's annexation of the Saarland region. He can use this as a condition to talk to the Americans. It is not wrong to talk to the Americans about France. The matter of annexing the Saar district.

Chapter 385 Britain and France Are Allies

France has always hoped to annex the Saar region, but if it is done by France itself, it cannot be done.

So I have been seeking the support of the United Kingdom and the United States, and at least make sure that one of the United Kingdom and the United States supports me.

Britain actually supported, or at least understood, France's annexation of the Saarland for a period of time after the war.But the United States has always opposed it!

There are several external conditions for this Paris conference. At present, the French Republic and the Italian Communist Party are the largest parties in their country.Among the single parties, France has 20.00% of five French voters to support.The Italian Communist Party is stronger, supported by more than one-third of the voters.

Because the winter from [-] to [-] was relatively cold, there were food shortages and material shortages in Europe.So the current situation in Europe is really not optimistic.

But this does not include the United Kingdom, because the two wings are flying together. In British India, adhering to the original intention that the famine will not occur for three consecutive years, maintaining the food supply in the United Kingdom, and also supporting the other wing of the German British-occupied area. .

At this time, the production of materials is more effective than money, and it also caused many people in the American-occupied and Soviet-occupied areas to flee to the British-occupied areas.

It can be said that the cold winter from the end of last year to the beginning of this year has, on the contrary, distanced the British-occupied areas from other occupied areas.

In 30.00, the GDP of the U.S.-occupied areas was [-]% of that before the war. This was the result of the U.S. spending money.

The British-occupied area has exceeded 80.00% before the war.Regardless of whether it was the reason why Britain opened up British India, or whether it took away all the surplus value of the more than 2000 million Germans in the British-occupied area, anyway, the British Empire has colonies to receive it.

In fact, in a sense, the British Flying on Two Wings plan is a moneyless version of the Marshall Plan.

Take away all the remaining value of the German industry in the British-occupied area, lower the price in exchange for raw materials from British India, and mediate from the British mainland. While restoring the industry in the British-occupied area, it is time to absorb other surrounding occupied areas.

Although the Germans in the British-occupied area have worked hard for nothing for a year, they are not hungry.

The Germans in other occupied areas are not necessarily the same. The Americans sprinkled dollars in the US-occupied areas, and they did not equal the gap between the total industrial value of the US-occupied areas compared with the pre-war 30.00% and the total industrial value of the British-occupied areas of 80.00%. .

The British-occupied area was originally the wealthiest part of Germany. In addition to the development gap between the east and the west, there is also a gap between the north and the south. Historically, the north of Germany was overtaken by the south, which happened before and after the oil crisis in the 70s.

At this point in time, the gap between southern and northern Germany is still quite obvious. Furthermore, the northern part of Germany is a plain, while the southern part is a mountainous area. The agricultural conditions in the northern part are stronger than those in the southern part.

Otherwise, there is no reason for the United States to think about replacing the occupied areas with the United Kingdom before the end of the war.

So after getting the economic data from the Ministry of Finance, and getting the heart of using the French to annex the Saar district from the Prime Minister, Alan Wilson took the opportunity to formulate a plan.

This plan can be called the British-French Coal Community. The British-occupied areas have an industrial base, and the French-occupied areas including the Saarland area have important resources for industrial production. Britain and France can share Germany's coal and iron resources.

In fact, it was the original intention of France to form a community in history. After the annexation of the Saarland failed, it used a framework to legally allow Germany's coal and iron resources to serve France.

The Saarland is an industrial zone second only to the Ruhr area among the remaining territories of Germany. If the United States must impose additional harsh conditions on Britain, the planned follow-up step is the merger of the British and French occupied areas.

At the Moscow meeting in the spring, the French raised the issue of the status of the Saar district. France once again proposed a plan for the disposal of German territory, advocating that Saarland residents have separate citizenship rights, and Saarland’s internal affairs should be transferred to the French High Commissioner. Responsible, diplomatically represented by France.

As for the Ruhr area, it should be separated from Germany and handed over to the four major powers and the three low countries.For this proposition, the Soviets objected to the Saar part but agreed to the Ruhr part.

Marshall of the United States expressed his support for the French Saar plan and opposed the disposal of the Ruhr area, that is, the Saarland politics separated from Germany, and the Saarland was incorporated into the French economic system and financial system through the currency union and customs union. "No longer under the control and protection of an international body".

At the Moscow meeting in the spring, the attitudes of the United States and the Soviet Union were simple. The Soviet Union opposed France’s annexation of the Saarland region, but the Ruhr region could be converted from a British-occupied area to a condominium area.The Soviet Union is coming to Britain.

The attitude of the United States is to support the plan for the Saarland area, but oppose the joint management of the Ruhr area.

Regarding the unsuccessful plan of the French to sell Britain, some of their goals were finally achieved. For example, in order to keep the Ruhr area, the United States gave a certain degree of acquiescence to France's annexation of the Saar region, which has been fiercely opposed.

In May following the Moscow Conference, France formulated the Saarland Constitution, which was officially launched in October. Just before the wedding of Crown Prince Elizabeth, the Saarland Parliament approved the Saarland Constitution. The constitution provides for the political separation of the Saarland region from Germany, tariffs and currency The system is integrated into the French economic system, and France is responsible for foreign affairs and defense.

The French Commissioner in the Saarland was given enormous powers to prohibit any legislation that would jeopardize the constitution or the customs union between France and the Saarland.The franc also became legal currency in the Saarland.The tariff barrier between France and the Saarland was eliminated, while a tariff barrier was erected between Germany and the Saarland.

In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I reviewed the disputes surrounding the Saar district in the past six months, as well as the original historical diplomatic trend.Alan Wilson was looking for an insertion point. He knew that this was the closest time France had to annexing the Saar region, and it could be said that it was just a step away.

If at this time Britain renews its willingness to accommodate France's claim to the Saar, as it did in [-] and [-], there is at least a half-possibility of success.

So in simple terms, this plan is that France must stand with the United Kingdom at the Paris Conference.

With the current situation in Western Europe, it can be said that a whole country has fallen to its knees. The recovery of the United Kingdom itself far surpasses the same period in history. Under this circumstance, it stands out even more.

If France can stand firmly with the United Kingdom and prevent the United States from imposing many additional conditions on economic aid to Europe, then it is not impossible for the United Kingdom to support France's claim to the Saarland region, but France must also give guarantees, that is, in case Once the goal is not achieved, the French-occupied area must be merged with the British-occupied area immediately.

In addition to this merger plan as a record, it is not that there is no common language for negotiations with the Americans, and the Soviet Union must be said.At this point in time, Eastern Europe is actually recovering much faster than Western Europe.

When everyone is very difficult and the landlord's family has no surplus food, it is more fair than anyone else.Obviously, from this perspective, the Soviet system is obviously fairer than the old imperialism and the United States, which represents the new imperialism.

The United Kingdom also resolutely implemented the rationing system, and with the addition of colonies, the current situation emerged.

The recovered Britain also needs the assistance of the United States, but this assistance can be requested for another reason, that is, Britain helps the United States stabilize the situation in Western European countries and prevent revolutions in these countries.

In other words, the British Empire now has 80 troops, and the second largest navy in the world is here.

It can play a role in maintaining stability in Europe. Accepting assistance this time is not a request, but a kind of help, as an auxiliary force to help the United States stabilize the situation in Europe.

Since it is not a request but a help, and to maintain European stability on the basis of cooperation, Britain does not owe the United States.

After formulating the plan, Alan Wilson took the plan to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the following time, he answered questions from the Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ernest Bevin, and gave answers.

In the final analysis, the biggest problem in the UK now is not any problems in production, and industrial indicators have fully recovered.The biggest problem is the debt owed during the war, especially the debt of the United States.

If the U.S. does not force debts, there will be no problems in the U.K.’s current economy. It is possible to discuss part of the aid to buy U.S. goods. As for the exchange rate control of the pound, it cannot be discussed. Although there is no problem economically, the power of the U.S. dollar is already stronger than that of the pound. too much.

"Talk to the French about the Saar district? To make the United States treat the United Kingdom more fairly?" Ernest Bevin seemed to be a little out of energy due to a previous illness, and he was also weak when he asked.

"France once failed to sell our Ruhr area once, and now it can use the Saar area to lure the appetite of the French and let the French stand on our side." Alan Wilson replied calmly, "Saar area The soldiers in the Saar district are only left with one foot. After the Moscow meeting, the attitude of the Americans has softened. As long as we give support, the French will dare to do so. With the support on the Saar district issue, it is guaranteed that the United States will assist this time. stand with us on the issue.”

"Of course, we have to look at the conditions offered by the Americans. If the aid issue is not so harsh. There can be another solution to the Saarland issue, that is, the establishment of the British-French Coal and Iron Community, and the two countries will share Germany's Coal and iron resources, anyway, Germany’s industrial area is in the British-occupied area, and we still have the advantage.”

Ernest Bevin breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that he didn't really support the French annexing the Saar district. "If you promised the French at the beginning, how would it end?"

"The Americans bought us and let us oppose the French annexation of the Saarland." Alan Wilson said without thinking, "We, the UK, were going to reject it, but the Americans gave too much money."

"You are indeed very suitable to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." Ernest Bevin nodded. "That's the draft for the United France to negotiate with the Americans. As for the coal and iron community as a record to appease France later."

"Yes, Minister." Alan Wilson nodded, "Then I want to go to the British-occupied area to collect some materials for negotiation preparations, and I will rush to Paris before the meeting begins."

"Of course, but don't make our French allies wait." Ernest Bevin smiled.

Chapter 386 Kneeling and Fisting

In fact, the amount of aid in the Marshall Plan is obviously based on national strength. There are various factors such as army population and war potential. If there is no accident, the top few aid rankings are naturally Britain, France, Germany and Italy. These are the only countries that are not controlled by the Soviet Union. European power.

It is true to say that the countries controlled by the Soviet Union do not have big countries, such as Poland and Yugoslavia, which are relatively powerful. The population of Poland before the war was 3000 million, but this number includes Jews.

The Jews who died in various concentration camps in Germany were actually Polish Jews, and there are actually not many Jews in Germany.Coupled with the casualties of the war, the current population of Poland is only a little over 2000 million.

Yugoslavia had a population of 300 million before the war, but after several years of war, the population was only a little over 1000 million.

Poland is already the most populous country in Eastern Europe other than the Soviet Union. As for the remaining four countries in Europe, Britain, France, Germany and Italy, the three countries of Britain, France and Italy each have a population of more than 4000 million, and the part of Germany occupied by the three countries has a population of about 5000 million.

Therefore, the strengths of Eastern and Western Europe are not at the same level. Things like manpower and military strength and war potential are far behind.

So there is something to be said about this matter. After all, after many times of blackmail, London has now realized that the Soviet Union is not as scary as it appears. Most civil servants and ministers in Whitehall believe that the direct war deaths of the Soviet Union exceeded 2000 million. , This kind of population loss is not suitable for another war.

The Marshall Plan was just the first attempt by the United States to adapt to its role as a world hegemony. It is not to that extent that it must achieve some goal regardless of the reactions of European countries.

Britain, which was so difficult in history, was able to win the largest share. Now Britain, which holds the British-occupied area in its hands, is in a much better situation than in history, and there is no reason for it to end in a worse result.

Now the biggest uncertain factor that Alan Wilson knows is himself. If he does not reach a better agreement than in history, it means that he messed up things.

A few days before the official start of the negotiations, Alan Wilson arrived in Bonn again, taking into account both public and private affairs. On the one hand, he obtained the data from the Trade Commission of the British-occupied area to judge the promotion effect of the British-occupied area on the mainland and increase the bargaining chip in the negotiations.

Another thing is to go through Brandt's recent investigation list, and release the prisoners who have committed obvious crimes during the war. Of course, before that, he needs Brandt to sign to leave evidence for the convenience of the future and Brandt. Rand negotiations.

As for the private aspect, it was much simpler. He missed the little dragoon Anna and his son, and it was not too much to come and visit.

"You plunder our German talents." Anna hooked Alan Wilson's neck with both hands, and the big white rabbit jumped up and down, trying to kill the invader with all his strength.

"Oh, these German talents have no room to display in a short period of time. They can't go to farm, right?" Alan Wilson heaved a sigh of relief. He found that this little dragoon has a lot of tricks, and teased, "Don't be afraid and have a lot of money." gone."

"I just said that I was defiled by the British occupation forces again." Anna blinked her big eyes, and blurted out the words of tiger and wolf.

Before Pokina came back, the two were already there in a dignified manner, as if nothing had happened.

But as an excellent agent, Pokina still found some clues, and couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. She now felt that Anna was in danger of being corrupted by sugar-coated shells.

"Actually, I'm very happy that you two are doing well. Germany's hard days are coming to an end, and the Americans must have a share of the German aid." Enjoying the food made by the dragoon sisters, Allen Wilson couldn't help but whet his appetite. "Of course there will be some restrictions at the beginning, and as time goes by, at least financially, there will definitely be less and less restrictions."

"I heard that this time the United States' assistance to Europe includes Eastern European countries including the Soviet Union." Anna held the baby, her eyes flickering with innocence.

"That's just a play. Who would believe the American's pretentious and generous statement? It is destined to have nothing to do with the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson said with a chuckle, "Will the Soviet Union accept it if the Soviet Union opens up its economy and abandons the planned economy? Let alone the Soviet Union Yes, even Britain, which has blood transfusions from British-occupied areas, is unwilling to accept it. Let’s see what conditions the Americans offer.”

On the one hand, Alan Wilson expressed his toughness, but at the same time, he also expressed the result that only the United States can make Britain bow its head by spending money, expressing the mentality of kneeling on the ground and punching to the fullest.

"Let's not talk about this. Once the German economy is reopened, the replacement assets in your sister's hands will be valuable. Just don't dislike me as a civil servant." Alan Wilson stretched out his hand and grabbed a dragoon The little hand, vaguely expressing the idea of ​​killing two birds with one stone at night.

Seeing that Pokinna wanted to refuse but still welcome, Anna twitched the corner of her mouth secretly. It was like that last time, so why pretend to be inviolable?Would a good woman do that?

Although if this man made the same request to her, she would agree, but that was different, the crystallization of their love.There is no interest in it.

The dragoon sisters of the Hellman family had differences in their thinking, and Alan Wilson naturally didn't know about this.Not only did he not know, but the two women also did not have a clear understanding of this mentality.

Alan Wilson didn't want his career in the occupied area to end so early at all. What's wrong with being able to ask for anything at Sister Flower? What is the Cold War and what does it have to do with him.It's all nonsense made by a group of bastards who are full and have nothing to do!

Of course, the nominal end of the German occupation state is not the same as the actual end. The standard was relaxed. Germany’s economic and political independence could not be discussed in the 50s, and the Anglo-American and French commissioners in Germany were very authoritative.

"How much cash do you have in your hands?" Allen Wilson, who was surrounded by one on the left and right, enjoyed the blessings of everyone, lived a comfortable life, and expressed his concern for the future development of the Hellman family.

"Not counting the exchanged industrial and company shares in Germany, there are more than 1000 million US dollars in cash plus stocks. We didn't move that money!" Pokina glanced at Alan Wilson and whispered, "Without you, we would never I don't think about today's day."

"There are so many, so I don't have to worry about it. The lives of the two of you will be very good in the future." Alan Wilson said with a sense of accomplishment, "Just tell me if you have any difficulties. As long as I understand, I will definitely help you." You guys. In fact, you can use a lot of money to recruit talents, which can be regarded as taking from the people and using them for the people. The value of many talents cannot be measured by money. The market for steel has definitely improved in the past few years. When the restrictions are completely lifted, I think You can also mix it up, the tobacco company believes that it is already the memory of a generation of Germans, and if it can be maintained, it will make a steady profit."

Looking at the accumulation of the Dragoon Sisters, it can be seen that under the care of the Trade Committee of the British-occupied area, they made a lot of money for the country.But even the Germanic men who are the backbone of the country are like this, and women cannot be accused of being unpatriotic.

The Dragoon Sisters are quite smart, they accumulate a little and send it to the U.S. stock market. Most of the wealth in their hands is made up of stocks. This is very demeanor and very gratifying.

"Seeing that you and your children can live a good life, I am more motivated to work. In fact, I don't have many pursuits. It should be said that for a man, this is the biggest pursuit."

It took a few days to balance public and private affairs, and after finishing the materials and talent issues that needed to be dealt with for the talks, Alan Wilson was ready to go to Paris. For the talent matter, Pamela Mountbatten would send someone to handle the rest.

Because Pokinna is considered a well-known person, she didn't go to see him off. Anna came out to send Alan Wilson, who was not sensitive to directions, to the station, and watched the man get on the train before returning.

When she got home, she saw that Pokina had finished dressing, and Anna asked, "What are you doing, are you going to send a message?"

"Of course!" Pokinna, who had short hair, looked dry and was about to go out.

"You have to think about how he treats us. I don't need to say that you know everything in your heart. There is nothing wrong with conveying confidential information for the motherland, but you can't harm him." Said, "He is the father of my child, there must be some feelings for such a long time."

Pokinna went out without looking back after dressing, and closed the door directly, then stopped and looked back at the door. She could guess that Anna hadn't left, and waited for two seconds before walking again, thinking silently, "I will!"

People always have feelings, especially women.

"Because of the existence of the Cambridge Five, the Soviet Union will definitely be clear about the difficulties it is about to face, and know that the Marshall Plan has no part." Alan Wilson sighed, but what does this have to do with him, after all, it is a hostile country .

He arrived in Paris two days later. Paris was not the destination when he came last time, and Alan Wilson didn't have time to observe the originator of the modern city and see what charm it has.

This time it was different, it was too early for the official meeting or even the pre-meeting, and he had plenty of time to see where Paris was, which made people all over the world yearn for it.

Walking along Rue Rennes and Rue Faussy-Saint-Victor from one end of Paris to the other is quick and easy.Completed in [-], the road was entirely funded by the state.The new highway combines the advantages of speed, convenience, and comfort. Since its opening to traffic, the service of the Capital Railway has been well received.

The lights of the luxurious and grand stores are projected into the distance, and the bright city is flickering; through the lighting system, the power is transmitted by the wire network to the street lamps, emitting an unparalleled dazzling light.

Even if the situation in Europe is not good now, as the capital of France, no matter how hard it is, Paris is still worthy of its reputation in the world at this time.

In this situation, Alan Wilson has a real emotion in his heart that he wants to express, "I don't know the difference between French cars and German cars!" The literary point is what Prime Minister Cao said, "Are there prostitutes in this city?"

Chapter 387 Embassy in France

"There is no doubt that in the past two years, the hostility between the United States and us has become stronger and stronger. On the contrary, the hostility of the United Kingdom also exists, but at present, after all, the Labor Party is in power. The Conservative Party that Churchill's bastard belongs to is currently in the position in the field."

In Stalin's own office in the Kremlin, he told Zhdanov and Beria, "Britain and the United States are indeed converging, but it is slightly different from the situation in [-]. Roosevelt is dead. , Truman is obviously more confrontational, and Britain is led by Attlee, and Churchill is unable to make an impact, at least in a short period of time."

"According to reliable sources, the U.S. plans to aid Europe this time will invite us on the surface, but it must be at the cost of fully opening up the market to the United States. At the meeting, the United Kingdom and France will definitely replace the United States. make accusations."

"General Secretary, are we going to protest?" Zhdanov frowned, "Exposing the American conspiracy."

"No, use a little cleverness. Like I said, the situation has changed again compared to [-]. Churchill was the one who was more hostile to the Soviet Union. Now Truman is the biggest one." The enemy. So our strategy has to be changed.” Stalin shook his head and smiled, “The British still want to save the British Empire, I can help them gain a firm foothold, Eastern European countries can order British machines as a substitute for the United States Goods, admittedly, because of the severity of the damage, probably won't change the hunger for aid in Britain."

"However, there are also effects. The change in the overall environment can give Britain hope to revive the prestige of the British Empire. As long as the British have this hope, they will not be willing to be completely at the mercy of the Americans."

"Since the general secretary has made a decision, I will make arrangements for how to do it." Beria nodded after listening.

"In fact, it is to open an opening to allow British goods to be imported into Eastern Europe. And technically speaking, Eastern European countries really need to update advanced machinery and technology. Both Czechoslovakia and Finland can be used as countries in contact with the United Kingdom. Anyway, they cannot violate our policy. volitional."

Didn't the United States give aid only after the Soviet Union opened its market? The Soviet Union would not open its market, but it could add chaos to the Americans from another direction.

"It's just that even if they show goodwill to the UK, the British will still accuse us for the loan and let the US exclude us." Zhdanov mused, "Is there a better way?"