British civil servant

So where exactly?Allen Wilson waited silently. Finally, after Edward Bridges mentioned many advantages, he finally said, "Newfoundland lacks a governor, if you don't mind? Huh?"

Chapter 397 Facing the Difficulty

"Newfoundland? That place is about to become independent!" Allen Wilson was still thinking about what Edward Bridges was talking about, thinking that one was not right, and the other was still not right.Just didn't think of Newfoundland!

That place is indeed large enough, 40 square kilometers.It is indeed a colony. If there is a place among the major British colonies that can be called a filial son, other than the British Newfoundland, it will not be the second person to think about it.

Even joining Canada in the end was reluctantly passed through a referendum, and the result was only when the UK had already made up its mind to let it go.Because of the economic collapse caused by the Great Depression, Newfoundland gave up its self-government status in [-] and returned to British colonial rule.

So Edward Bridges was right when he said it was a colony, Newfoundland was indeed a colony.But the problem is that according to history, Newfoundland will vote to join Canada next year.

This is not the first time that Canada has annexed Newfoundland, but since Newfoundland is the first overseas colony of the United Kingdom, it has older qualifications and a tradition of political autonomy.Since the nineteenth century, Newfoundland has participated in almost every war that Britain has fought abroad, and these wars have not benefited Newfoundland in the slightest.Newfoundland is not so keen on the wars led by the United Kingdom because the Newfoundlanders are warlike, but because they really identify themselves as British and participate in these wars to serve their country.

Australia and Canada, which also fought with the United Kingdom, had larger populations and stronger economies. Participating in these wars did not have a particularly large impact on the mainland, but the population of the Dominion of Newfoundland was less than 20 at the time, and it was completely unaffordable. War consumption.

After World War I, one-third of the population of Newfoundland died, most of them were men, which directly led to the bankruptcy of the Newfoundland government.

"You can't say that, although what you said is also true. There are heavy debts in the local area! And a small population." Edward Bridges also knew that the situation in Newfoundland was very bad, and it was indeed very big for the United Kingdom. It is a burden, but still emphasizes, "There is no cultural barrier, which allows you to show what you have learned."

I study Orientalism!Alan Wilson opened his mouth, but finally did not refute. His face was cloudy and he gritted his teeth, "I wonder if Pamela's father has affected my luck. The future of that place is unclear. If Newfoundland becomes independent , can’t it be my fault?”

"Absolutely not! Allen can rest assured about this!" Edward Bridges repeatedly assured, "This will not affect the reliable evaluation of you from all over the Whitehall."

Alan Wilson was silent. Although Edward Bridges' words had a huge comforting effect, he still had to think about it. There was no shortage of people, not resources.

"Dear Sir Edward, do I have the absolute right to implement my own policies?" Alan Wilson asked solemnly, "No matter what decision I make, I can make my own decision without asking London for instructions."

"Except for bringing Newfoundland into the United States, you can decide everything yourself." Edward Bridges added a premise. He also knew the situation Alan Wilson was facing now, which was almost the same as that of General Mountbatten. It was the same as before going to British India, it was really not a good job.

The environment is similar, but others are too far apart, and the financial burden of Newfoundland is too heavy for the local population.

Although due to the war, most of the debts during the Great Depression were offset, but the financial problems of the United Kingdom are also very serious, and now there is no room to fill the holes in Newfoundland. For London, Newfoundland is indeed a hot potato now.

In the end, Newfoundland was merged into Canada because the United Kingdom was really unwilling to bear the financial problems of Newfoundland, and it was afraid that the locals in Newfoundland would want to join the United States to prevent the United States from annexing Newfoundland.

Alan Wilson was thinking about the possibility of bringing the dead back to life, and he didn't want to do something on his own.But you must prove your ability.

Similarly, Edward Bridges was also waiting for Alan Wilson's statement. Seeing that the young man was hesitating, he was surprised on the surface, and he was really thinking about it?Is this the courage of young people?

Alan Wilson suddenly said, "Sir Edward, the Marshall Plan restricted our trade with the Soviet Union. At present, Britain's imports to the Soviet Union are mainly raw material imports. The two major categories are timber and grain."

"That's right. The Marshall Plan really wanted us to control the trade of the Soviet Union. However, the UK traditionally relied on Eastern European countries for food, but we can try it for timber." Edward Bridges nodded.

"As far as I know, Canada and the Soviet Union have similar latitudes, so they should be similar in terms of timber." Alan Wilson nodded. "The food issue cannot be joked about, but timber can get rid of dependence."

In the history of the Rolls-Royce engine incident, the Soviet Union was already angry at Britain's backlash. If Britain did not deliver the engine to the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union would embargo timber and food to the United Kingdom.

"Oh, but you know, it's not easy to keep the cost down to the same price as Soviet wood. Newfoundland doesn't have so many manpower!" Edward Bridges sighed, he already understood that Ai Ren Wilson's decision.

"I'm willing to try, as long as you give me the full authority of British Newfoundland." Alan Wilson said decisively, "Of course a certain amount of financial support is required."

As the current Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Edward Bridges was not surprised by this request. He nodded and said, "How much financial support do you want? You also know that there are many places to spend money in the country. Don't make it too difficult for me."

"One million pounds, shouldn't be an excessive number." Alan Wilson said cautiously, "If there is no such support, then there is really no way."

"Okay! I'll talk to the Chancellor of the Exchequer." Edward Bridges agreed without hesitation, and said at the same time, "The money is not too much. Norman and I will discuss it with the Prime Minister. You go back and wait for news."

After all, Alan Wilson's work in British India has made a huge contribution, with an annual income of [-] million pounds, allowing British India to bloom the most beautiful brilliance before independence.

The work in iron ore and medical licenses has also made the rest of Whitehall widely optimistic. Now that Alan Wilson is going out to work, Whitehall must give some support.And this is really not a number with a big mouth for a lion.

Alan Wilson really wants to leave Whitehall. He wants to go back and collect information on Newfoundland. Is the current financial problem serious? Britain and the United States set up military bases in Newfoundland during World War II.British and American input on the island contributed to the recovery and development of Newfoundland's economy.

The local governor of Newfoundland is Joseph Roberts Smallwood. Alan Wilson does not know him, because Newfoundland’s presence is not high, and he does not know that it was this person’s efforts in history that barely made Newfoundland People over 50.00% support rate to join Canada.

Alan Wilson, who left Whitehall, sent a telegram directly to Bonn, asking the Dragoon sisters to prepare ten thousand and one chainsaws immediately.

The chain saw was invented by the Germans, and the STIHL Group is the largest chain saw manufacturer in the world.

Alan Wilson himself drew sketches on paper and calculated how far costs could be kept down.

Pamela Mountbatten was no stranger to mysterious calculations about her fiancé being fine, and she didn't ask what happened after she came back. She was shocked when she asked about the meal, "Are you going to be the governor?"

"Almost!" Alan Wilson said without raising his head. "Don't think it's a good thing. Newfoundland has tens of millions of dollars in debt. If it weren't for the outbreak of the world war, the figure would be 3000 million dollars."

"But you are the governor, and my father is just the governor of British India." Pamela Mountbatten covered her mouth, still unable to believe this fact.

"Is the governor the same as the governor?" Alan Wilson looked up at his fiancée, "I was in the same situation as your father before going to British India. We both went to a place that had been abandoned psychologically by the natives. Maybe it was the last one." Governor of Newfoundland."

"That's the Governor!" Pamela Mountbatten stared blankly at her fiancé with a look of amazement, "I've never heard of a Governor of your age."

"Help me quickly, do you know a company that does foreign trade? Help me order [-] sets of winter clothes from the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson supported his forehead and said, "It is estimated that the price in the Soviet Union will be cheaper, and now we can Save is save."

"Ten thousand and one sets, why is this number so strange?" Pamela Mountbatten asked puzzled.

"I'm going to recruit [-] Chinese laborers! As for the extra set, it's my own!" Alan Wilson shrugged and sighed, "I haven't held a chainsaw for a long time, I don't know if my hand is raw .”

"When did you hold something like a chain saw? I've never seen it before." Pamela Mountbatten felt that her fiancé seemed strange today, but she couldn't tell what was so strange.

"I didn't know you at that time." Alan Wilson replied absent-mindedly. After calculating his age in this life, he hadn't used a chainsaw for about 30 years. "Tomorrow I will fly to Germany."

"In such a hurry? You don't usually fly!" Pamela Mountbatten was really shocked this time. She knew that this man could avoid flying.

"No hurry." Alan Wilson filled his stomach three times and five times, "Go to Germany first, and then go to Malaya to recruit workers. I will come back after these two things are done, and then I will go to Newfoundland to take up the post. .”

Perhaps knowing the difficulties of her fiancé, Miss Noble took the initiative this day, hoping that her body would allow Allen Wilson to relieve the pressure.

"Okay!" After listening to Norman Brooke's mouth, Prime Minister Attlee also agreed with the governor's appointment with admiration about Alan Wilson's spirit of civil servants who volunteered to go to Newfoundland. Now it seems that civil servants are not all satisfied. For those who cook, there are always one or two individuals who are worthy of the cultivation of the empire.

The Prime Minister has decided that Alan Wilson will be the Governor of Newfoundland.

Chapter 398 Arriving in Malaya

The matter about Alan Wilson has been pre-determined. As long as the preparations are completed and he goes to the post, he will be officially appointed as the British Consul in Boston. This is an official appointment!

So far, whether it is Prime Minister Attlee, Edward Bridges, or Norman Brooke, they all believe that the independence of British Newfoundland is inevitable, so Alan Wilson's going is a transition, and the appointment of Boston Consul more important.

"Pamela, your fiancé is now the governor?" Yingying Yanyan who surrounded Pamela Mountbatten sighed in one voice, of course, mainly to praise the strength of the Mountbatten family.

"It's annoying. It must be very hard to go to such a remote place." The governor's wife, who was happy in her heart, waved her hand, with a distressed face, and complained to the girlfriends around her.

"That is also the governor, you are the governor's wife..." A group of ladies praised without hesitation, making Pamela Mountbatten the focus from multiple levels and angles.

Alan Wilson, who had already arrived in Bonn, didn't know that his fiancée's vanity had inflated, but this was also human nature, and he wouldn't say anything if he knew it.

"I want simple living supplies for 1 people, such as bedsteads and the like." Alan Wilson, who got off the plane from Bonn Airport, saw the dragoon sisters and talked about small things first, and the serious things can be discussed later.

"I have already contacted the Steele family about the chainsaw. Because of winter heating, it was extremely cold last winter. Coal cannot solve all problems. Many people cut logs for heating. Chainsaws are not very sensitive products. Production has already resumed." Pokina watched Allen Wilson enter the room step by step and said, "Andreas has already said that there is no problem in terms of production capacity, but where can I get the bed frame?"

"What about the military camps in Germany before the war? It doesn't matter if there are not enough concentration camps. I don't believe that the people in the concentration camps sleep on the ground." Alan Wilson said without thinking, "Now Germany doesn't need it, so it's just for me."

"The detainees in the concentration camp almost slept on the ground. I will find a way in the pre-war barracks." Pokina sighed, "There is nothing but cold in such a far place, you go too .”

"That's not a problem, it must be warmer than Siberia." Alan Wilson joked, but didn't see a slight unnatural expression on the woman's face, thinking he had discovered something.

A few hours later, after some explanations, Alan Wilson skillfully opened the chainsaw and made two gestures, and said to Andreas Steele, the head of the Steele family, "Something is wrong. Too used to it, I want a tall chainsaw, you add an integrated handle to this position."

At least in his memory, it seems that the surrounding people, whether they are working or folk, are all old-fashioned tall chainsaws originally from Liuzhou. The tall chainsaws are green all over and are the most commonly used chainsaws in forestry production.

"There is no problem with the weight, just add a high handle. The single-person chainsaw doesn't need to be so picky. If the cost can be kept down, I want 1." Alan Wilson said cheerfully, "An It should be no problem for Mr. Dreas to give me an extra hand."

"Of course there is no problem. I will try my best to control the cost. Help Mr. Allen solve the difficulties." Andreas Steele said there is no problem.

"It's fine to send it to Newfoundland directly after leaving the factory. You don't need to make up enough to deliver it." Alan Wilson nodded, "I will use it directly at that time. I personally appreciate Mr. Andreas Steele's help." I am grateful, if there is any need, I am willing to help within my ability. By the way, there is also a band saw, please rest assured that it is definitely not to plunder, and I will buy it at the normal price."

As the world's number one chainsaw brand in later generations, it is not a loss for Alan Wilson to help the other party once.Made in Germany has a good reputation in the field of machinery, and it will be a matter of time before it recovers.

As for the band saw, the British Newbury invented the band saw machine in 50, but it was not adopted because the production and welding technology of the saw teeth were not good enough at that time.After [-] years, France was the first to successfully produce a woodworking band saw machine for production, and it was widely used.Although band saws came later than circular and frame saws, they are the most widely used.

As for the biggest advantage of the band saw, Alan Wilson believes that it is strong, and the efficiency of the circular saw is far behind that of the band saw.

After the other party left, Alan Wilson lowered his voice and said to Pokina, "Has this company become a shareholder?"

"No, you didn't say that either." Pokina whispered in surprise, "Isn't he just a chainsaw seller?"

"Now we can find a way to talk about it, and don't buy or sell by force. Be patient and you will have a chance sooner or later." Alan Wilson added a few more words, fearing that this woman would really rely on the support of the British-occupied trade committee. Take advantage of others.

Because of the war, there were more women than men in Germany. Alan Wilson personally solved the needs of the dragoons. This is not too much, and it is not himself. Many British people have come to Germany and have achieved transnational marriages.

Anyway, domestic women were the first to be unfaithful. These retired soldiers found younger women who pursued progress from Germany, so naturally they did not hesitate to divorce.

Of course, for the British in the Trade Council, the cost of marriage is still too high, and mistresses are obviously more cost-effective.Although there have been many incidents of German girls having children out of wedlock, as long as they are tightly covered, who knows?

"Actually, I feel a little blasphemous toward you." Having dinner with the dragoon sisters, taking a bath together, and finally resting, Alan Wilson began to express his reluctance to go to Newfoundland.

I almost stuffed two small balls in, and I still don't have the heart of blasphemy?Anna fell in love with Alan Wilson, how could she blaspheme in her heart?

"Reconstruction after the war actually needs wood. I estimate that the next few years will be the peak of construction in Europe. The demand for wood is huge. If Germany can express goodwill to Newfoundland, I believe Newfoundland residents will also be grateful. .” Allen Wilson still didn’t forget to advertise the place where he went to work.

"What's in it for me." Pokina said feigned displeasure, "I'm grateful that it's also a British colony, not German."

"Whatever benefits you want, as long as I can achieve it." Alan Wilson swore, saying that for the well-being of the people of Newfoundland, he would pay any price.

"Really?" Pokina pointed her onion-like finger at the man's lips, and said eagerly, "Actually, I don't have any special requirements, but I also want to experience the eloquent tongue of an imperial civil servant."

"I want it too, I want it too." Anna on the other side heard it and said that she must also have her own share.

Alan Wilson got on a plane to Rome, and had to go through constant transitions to reach Malaya.

Looking at the sea below, his eyes were very calm. It seemed that he could smell the sea through the window. For the well-being of the residents of Newfoundland, the Governor sacrificed too much.

As for the Indians in the subcontinent, this is a very happy day. There are gossips circulating that the Governor-General of British India will send money, so it doesn't matter where the news comes from.Indians who can't read a single word don't care about the consequences of the so-called universal money distribution. They only know the authenticity of the money distribution. Whoever blocks it is the enemy of the whole of India.

After all, all this has nothing to do with Alan Wilson. India is a thing of the past for him. He is now fighting for the future of Newfoundland. He has no idea that Newfoundland must be left as part of the United Kingdom. Best of all, if he can't do it, the head of Whitehall has already promised that it won't affect his future.

In fact, after knowing his appointment and the Boston consul, Alan Wilson knew in his heart that London really didn't look down on Newfoundland. In all fairness, this attitude is very annoying.

Next to the British Newfoundland is the French St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands. Compared with Newfoundland, which is more than 40 square kilometers, St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands are only more than 200 square kilometers, and they will not be self-sufficient after decades , but also need subsidies from the French government.

Because the soil and climate conditions are not suitable for agricultural production, there is only a small amount of vegetable planting, pig raising and egg poultry production.Even so, France is willing to pay the money, and would rather support the residents of the island than let the land of more than 200 square kilometers become independent. Although France was defeated by the British during the colonial period, at least its attitude is fine. .

Sometimes I think that if France hadn't lost the Seven Years War, maybe the main body of France has already been transferred to North America today, and it is engaged in the North American Cold War with the United States.

The United Kingdom suffered heavy losses in the two world wars, but it is completely insignificant compared with France. France can retain many overseas territories, but the United Kingdom, which has a better foundation, has lost nothing. Is it really island thinking? natural defect?

Since the establishment of Malaya as the colonial center after the independence of British India, together with the Kra Isthmus obtained from Thailand and Myanmar, the local colonies have adopted a merger, which belongs to the Straits Settlements of Malaya, the Malay Federation, and the Malay State. Together with East Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, it was merged into British Malaya.

Alan Wilson's plane landed in Kuala Lumpur, disembarked and went directly to the local colonial institution.British Malaya did not have a Governor. After the war, the High Commissioner of British Malaya exercised power as a representative of the British Empire. The High Commissioner was Gerald Edwards. Alan Wilson was looking for this British representative who was not the Governor.

On the way to the Commissioner's Office, Alan Wilson also observed the living conditions in Kuala Lumpur, but time was tight, and he was not the manager here, so he just took a rough look.

It’s not very polite. After meeting Gerald Edward and shaking hands to express friendship, Alan Wilson’s first words were, “Commissioner Gerald, we have contacted by telegram many times, and this time we came to Malaya Hope you can help me."

Chapter 399 The Application of the Great Qing Law

"Oh, Alan, although you were in India before, your suggestions for Malaya are also very constructive." Upon hearing the other party's self-introduction, Gerald Edward, the Malaya Commissioner, directly extended his hand to express his friendliness.

Of course, this is not all directed at Alan Wilson, to be precise, it is to sell General Mountbatten's face.This is about to start from the beginning. As we all know, General Mountbatten was the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Southeast Asia during the war!

After Japan surrendered, Mountbatten also accepted the surrender in Singapore. When Allen Wilson returned to Europe for the first time, Mountbatten was the highest military officer in charge of British Malaya until he returned to the Mediterranean Fleet. Malaya is under military control.

Before Gerald Edward, before Mountbatten lifted military control, there was another governor of British Malaya.But when it was Gerald Edward's turn to take office, the Governor of British Malaya was abolished and replaced by Gerald Edward as the High Commissioner here.

Now there are constant protests and demonstrations here, especially in the nearby Dutch East Indies.Although it is not under military control in name, the British troops stationed here have great power. The local British troops were once subordinates of General Mountbatten.

With this kind of relationship, it is not Alan Wilson's turn to take the initiative to protect his family and carry General Mountbatten out.

Alan Wilson didn't expect that he came to Malaya, which he was thinking of, but he came here in this capacity. Although he was named a governor, he knew better than anyone else that London didn't pay much attention to Newfoundland, otherwise he would The appointment of the Boston Consul will not be prioritized.

"Alan, are you going to be the governor of Newfoundland?" Gerald Edward was equally surprised when he heard Alan Wilson's appointment, but immediately said, "It's a very difficult place, and it's not easy to get results. things."

"I know, that's why I thought of looking around for help before I went." Alan Wilson held his forehead and smiled bitterly. "Newfoundland's manpower shortage is very serious. Even if there is no reason for the war, it can't be called rich in manpower. This That is the purpose of my coming to Malaya, to form a labor force to develop it.”

If you want to summarize it more accurately, it can also be called the Newfoundland Production and Construction Corps, and its general functions are similar.

Gerald Edward pondered for a while, and solemnly reminded, "Alan, the local white people live there. If you bring a large number of Chinese laborers into the area, it is likely to arouse the rebellious psychology of the local residents. If a colony does not Without stability, there is no way to talk about any development. Take Malaya as an example, if tens of thousands of British troops are not watching, things will become very troublesome."

"Of course I won't let the Chinese workers settle there. It's just a short-term development. Let them come back when Newfoundland gets over the difficulties." Alan Wilson denied it, saying that he would never make such a mistake in principle.

Alan Wilson has a clear understanding of this kind of behavior. If in his previous life, his hometown had only 10,000+ residents, and [-] black people came in and settled down, would he be willing?Of course I don't want to.

Therefore, a condition was offered to allow [-] Chinese workers to live in Newfoundland. Even if Newfoundland had a good impression of Britain, it would immediately become independent.

So this recruitment to Newfoundland is by definition a large-scale overseas job, which is not the home of the Chinese.The Chinese will naturally come back when they run out.

This attitude will not change because of his identity, and if he fails, he may appear in history books with a negative image.

"Didn't the prisoners of war build [-] apartments in Malaya? How about choosing a few residences and handing them over to me. Anyway, the empty ones are empty." Alan Wilson explained, "I didn't want it for nothing. After waiting for these The Chinese laborers made money from the development of Newfoundland, and they paid for these apartments, which will not make the local colonial government suffer.”

Alan Wilson is going to promise real estate as a condition for this trip to work abroad. Of course, if it is not enough, you can pay in installments. Anyway, these apartments are also built by prisoners of war from the Japanese Southern Army. In principle, the cost is not large.

In addition, the construction of the apartment is to be sold, and it is not sold to whomever it is sold to. Anyway, the prisoners of war have not been repatriated yet, and the construction is at worst.It would not be a pity to release such an obedient and hardworking prisoner of war back.