British civil servant

The plan for Uganda to establish a constitutional monarchy is the one he himself recommended to Mutesa II. To some extent, it is an example of British Malaya. Uganda actually has several rulers similar to the Malay Sultan, but the Mutes As the king of the Buganda Kingdom, Tessa II is the largest kingdom in Uganda.

The territory of the Kingdom of Buganda is close to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, in Uganda, a colony that is not near the sea.It is a place with very good basic conditions.

"So, respected king, I think that the future of Uganda, if we finally leave the UK, I am more inclined to establish a country with a constitutional monarchy. If you don't mind, I am willing to communicate with Governor Philip about this. But well ?”

When Alan Wilson said this, he looked at Mutesa II and kept silent. He could also veto the governor's merger plan on behalf of Whitehall, but how to protect the interests of the United Kingdom.

"Even if Uganda becomes independent in the future, the close friendship with the UK will not be affected." Mutesa II said decisively, "I will try my best to maintain the friendship between Uganda and the UK for a long time to come. "

"This should be the case. Who made us a monarchy? Whether it is the national self-determination of the United States or the equality of everyone in the Soviet Union, it is a benevolent gentleman like the king. What Britain can do is to ensure the stability of the colonies .”

Alan Wilson said with great satisfaction, "If the king can help Britain as much as possible, this process will be more relaxed. I believe this is a good thing for both parties, and it will be easier for me to communicate with Governor Philip."

This is not easy, although Philip Mitchell, the governor, does not seem to have much power because British East Africa is not like British India.But the governor is the governor, and his contacts in London are quite thick.

It took a few days to complete the investigation in Uganda, and Mutesa II paid attention to the progress of the project in Uganda.Alan Wilson went straight to Kenya, the heart of British East Africa.

The main power of the British in British East Africa was concentrated in Kenya, rather than Tanzania, which seemed larger.

The capital of British East Africa used to be Mombasa, but it was later moved to Nairobi, both in Kenya. It is also the largest and second largest city in Kenya in later generations. Kenya is the core of British East Africa. There is nothing wrong with that.

Compared with Uganda, Britain's power in Kenya is obviously higher, because Britain's management in Kenya is closer to the model of British India.In other words, in the entire British East Africa, Kenya is more similar to the province directly under the British India, while Uganda is very much like a state like Hyderabad.

There are many white settlements in Kenya's two major cities, far exceeding Uganda's.It may also be for this reason that after the independence of British India, Governor Philip Mitchell wanted to merge a huge and complete colony.Replace the role of India with British East Africa.

But Alan Wilson knew that it was too late to do it now, because he himself had already taken this measure in British Malaya, ahead of Philip Mitchell.

This would render Philip Mitchell's plans for British East Africa useless.And even if you continue to implement it, the chances of success are not great!More than half of the population of British Malaya is Chinese, and these Chinese have no affection for the colony of Malaya itself.

Not to mention new immigrants, most of the original Chinese ethnic group do not see themselves as locals, nor do they have local awareness.The most important thing is that the Chinese themselves have a motherland, which is still hostile to the United Kingdom.

So after all considerations, what Allen Wilson did was to ensure the economic development of Malaya at all costs.In exchange for being a Chinese guest, don't make trouble.Maintain ethnic balance in Malaya.

If the United States uses its brains on Malaya, it will find that if it succeeds, it may create a pro-China country.

Under such consequences, the United States, which was already at a loss because of the Korean War, may not be so easy to make up its mind to play bad things.The threat from the United States is reduced, and Alan Wilson's task is to concentrate on dealing with the subversion from the Soviet Union.

This is the objective condition of British Malaya. Alan Wilson believed in his heart that the United States would not take the risk of subverting British Malaya and promote the emergence of a country that might fall to the Soviet bloc.

But British East Africa did not have this condition. More than half of the population of British Malaya had no affection for Malaya, and the colony was just a place for them to work and eat.But the population of British East Africa is all locals.

It’s okay if the merger is unsuccessful. If the merger is successful after the British Commonwealth of East Africa, isn’t this going the same way as British India?

He arrived in Nairobi two days later. The purpose of his visit this time is obvious, which is the plan of the East African Federation to inform the Governor of East Africa, Philip Mitchell, of the alternative plan made by Whitehall.

The East African Governor's Mansion is a white marble building. It can be seen that it is incomparable with the British Indian Governor's Mansion, and it is even less attractive to Alan Wilson who has seen many high-rise buildings in his previous life.

After waiting for a while, Governor Philip Mitchell appeared and motioned for Alan Wilson to sit down, and the two discussed issues about the colony.

"Dear Governor, I have some understanding of Northern Rhodesia. After I went to Uganda before, I also understand some of the situation in East Africa." Alan Wilson opened to the point and expressed his opinion, "The East African Federation plan is too difficult. Much, just like the plan of the Central African Federation, there is no need to continue."

The central African federal plan he mentioned is that some voices want to merge the federal plan of North and South Rhodesia.This was earlier than the rejection of Philip Mitchell's plan for an East African federation.

When the Yugoslavs arrived in Northern Rhodesia in [-], they were officially dead.Nobody in Whitehall cares about the Central African Commonwealth program.However, there are still some supporters of the East African Federation plan!

"Alan, what do you think?" Philip Mitchell did not insist. In fact, in [-], many people were enthusiastic about the East African Federation plan, but as time passed, East African Confederacy indeed has fewer and fewer supporters.

"Partition according to local conditions. For example, in Uganda, I met Mutesa II of the Kingdom of Buganda. He is a very easy-to-communicate person. I talked to him. He himself is very opposed to the merger plan." Alan Wilson Speaking of this, he smiled, "Our views are very consistent. Although the original intention is different, the result is the same."

"It's very rare for a colony's commissioner to completely agree with the colony's monarch." Philip Mitchell said with astonishment, "I even thought I heard it wrong."

"No, he is doing it for his own status, and I am doing it for the British Empire. The latest realization I have come to Africa this time is that the momentum of Pan-Africanism is bigger than I thought." Alan Wilson changed the subject. , "This reminds me of a very bad precedent. Before we got to India, India itself had many powers. Our colonial rule shaped the collective consciousness of India and overwhelmed the power of self-government everywhere. My friend Ali Khan He was also one of the victims, and this tragedy must never be repeated."

"Once we have expended a lot of effort to integrate East Africa and form a country that is at least as small as India in terms of size. Once this country becomes independent, it will be very difficult for the UK to maintain its traditional influence." Alan Wilson thought for a while, " We should guard against this kind of thing, not indulge. In a sense, whether it is the East African Federation or the Central African Federation, no matter which one, it may end up being used by the Pan-Africanists, isn't it? Honorable Governor?"

Kwame Nkrumah, whom Alan Wilson calls a dangerous pan-Africanist, is blaming Paris.After arriving in Paris, Kwame Nkrumah met with various African parliamentarians to explain his ideas.

As a result, the French government, which was fighting in Vietnam, now began to have doubts about the leader who ran out of this British colony, and sent agents to monitor Kwame Nkrumah and his party.Keep an eye out for black organizations that Kwame Nkrumah has met with.

Maybe if Kwame Nkrumah stayed in Paris for a year and a half, and he was not as open-minded as the French, maybe he would directly kill the danger in the bud.

Pamela Mountbatten was in Paris, paying attention to every move of her husband's thorn in the side, and contacted her husband by telegram, who had just been in Nigeria, then on the Gold Coast, then in Uganda, and was about to complete the work of persuading the Governor-General in Kenya at this time.

Regarding the inquiry in the telegram, Kwame Nkrumah’s remarks are not considered outrageous. Alan Wilson stated in his reply, “This is all an illusion. The Gold Coast is not yet independent. He is hiding his true inner thoughts. He is not a socialist, but through his past words and deeds, it can be seen that he is a hardcore Pan-Africanist, and once he succeeds in becoming independent, he will be the first domino to fall."

"Okay!" Pamela Mountbatten still chose to trust her husband's judgment. At this moment, Marina came in and said, "Ma'am? What is it?"

"You go to Algiers with my personal letter and find the garrison commander of the city of Algiers, Major General Filorant. Ask him to do me a favor. This must be done in private. It's very important, you know?"

Pamela Mountbatten gave a very serious order, "Your companion has already arrived in Algiers. After you arrive, you can discuss and get things done."

"Understood, ma'am!" Marina replied calmly, "Then I'll set off right away."

Pamela Mountbatten smiled and nodded, and was relieved when Marina left, wondering how her husband would praise her.

Chapter 666 Free Officer Organization

Murphy's Law says that the less you want something to happen, the more it will happen.Out of long-term caution, Alan Wilson chose to believe in this unreasonable law.

While communicating with Governor Philip Mitchell in Nairobi, the capital of British East Africa, Alan Wilson did not forget to maximize the benefits of this inspection and asked the Commissioner of Zanzibar to guide Khalifa Sultan to visit Cairo.

At the same time, it paves the way for his next stage of the itinerary, and the work of the papermaker in British Africa is also fun.The terrible thing is that black Africa is not yet ranked. No matter from any point of view, Africa is the cheapest place in the world map.

It doesn’t matter whether you admit it or not, it’s the fact that the UK’s positioning of raw materials in Africa is justified, and later powerful countries have also inherited this point.

Alan Wilson needs to judge what Kenya, the core of British East Africa in the 50s, looked like.This depends on the judgment of future planning. In fact, there is no special reason for the UK to set Kenya as the core of British East Africa. There are only two reasons. The first is that the location is good, and the second is that it is far behind.

Tanzania in British East Africa was originally a German colony, and it fell into the hands of the British after World War I.This is excluded. Before the British ruled Kenya, Uganda in the inland area was actually far more civilized than Kenya.

East Africa is different from West Africa. It has not been scrapped by the triangular trade of slave trade. It can be determined that the civilization level of East African countries is higher than that of West Africa. At the same time, the East African colonies were only divided up in the late colonial era. After the Berlin Conference in [-], after going deep into Africa, they were surprised to find that African blacks actually had the concept of a country.

To be precise, the level of civilization in Africa other than West Africa is actually quite good. This is completely different from the impression of Africa in European countries. Because of the slave trade, Africa has no order torn apart by Europe, and it is generally concentrated inland.

Simply put, West Africa is less civilized than East Africa, and the most advanced places in East Africa are not the coastal areas, but inland countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.

Landlocked countries kept more traditions because the colonists penetrated into the interior of Africa much later.

This is why there are still many kingdoms in Uganda. Before Kennedy became a British colony, there was no national organization in the interior of Kenya, and it was still in the stage of primitive communes. However, among the Kikuyu people, the phenomenon of private ownership of land It has already been produced, and part of the land that was originally owned by the patriarchal extended family - "Mbali" has become privately owned, and a preliminary form of land lease has emerged.

There is a white community in Kenya. Currently, the situation in Kenya is generally stable. After all, as the core of British East Africa, the British local power is relatively strong compared with other places.

Alan Wilson decided to walk around Kennedy to get a feel for the extent of British control over Kenya.Of course, he was going to take Joan Bennett around, and he might have the idea of ​​pretending to be a force in his heart, showing the American actress the great power of the British Empire. At least for now, the land controlled by the British is still relatively small. American big.

Who knows how much longer?So after passing this village, there will be no such store, and it is only serious to cash in as soon as possible while it still exists.Mombasa is the largest port in British East Africa, and it bears a large share of the current British grain.

In Africa's real estate rejuvenation strategy, Kenya's Nairobi and Mombasa are both included, and Kenya will also become an important stop for British Malaya to import industrial products to British East Africa.

The docklands gradually emptied.The crowd left in pairs holding umbrellas. The street lights around the area had been turned on, and circles of lights illuminated the paintings on the concrete floor, one piece to the east and one piece to the west.

For the last few hours Alan Wilson had been shoulder to shoulder, through the crowd, stretching his neck in search of Joan Bennett, now weary from standing so long, but still hoping that she would show up soon.He sat on the duffel bag and waited for her.

5 minutes passed, then another 5 minutes passed, then another 10 minutes passed.The rain had stopped for a while, but the sky was still cloudy.Small puddles were formed everywhere on the big map, and the lights and puddles reflected each other. He saw that the dancing lights were hidden by the heavy rain, and the raindrops gently caused some water waves on the water surface.

Alan Wilson tucked his shirt up around his neck and considered getting the cloak out of his duffel bag, but decided it wasn't worth the effort.He yawned, blinking his tired eyes.He scanned the roads by the pier and imagined Joan Bennett running toward him with outstretched arms.Had he missed her with her earlier in the bustling crowd?

He shook his head.Of course, if she can't find him, she will wait.He tried to think of a good reason why she hadn't come, but the options available were too worrisome to consider in a second or two.

The rain was falling harder and harder, and he felt the water soaking through his uniform and seeping into his bones.He stood up, it was time to move.If she showed up, she knew where to find him.He has spent many days and nights, and there is always heavy rain around him, and he is always gazing at the sky, waiting for the storm to stop, waiting for the end of this tour.All he wanted to do now was to go home, to be inside, to enjoy its dryness and warmth.

The neighborhood on the other side of the port was full of reunited couples walking down the street arm in arm, hugging and kissing.Overwhelmed by disappointment, Alan Wilson slung his duffel bag over his shoulder and sauntered up the steep hill, sideways out of the way of happy men and women who loved everything and everyone but each other. Turn a blind eye.

A hand gently patted Alan Wilson's shoulder from behind, and Joan Bennett pushed the big sunglasses on his face, "Alan, I didn't expect you to be so patient. To be honest, it's hard to be unmoved , if you meet girls in their twenties, most of them will choose to marry you."

"I was afraid that you would be lost. An American star disappeared in a British colony. Although it is not a big deal, it is not a small thing." Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, and directly grabbed Joan Bennett's hand With a sigh of relief, "The point is, I don't like putting women in danger."

"Then I am very honored, and now I understand why they like to be friends with you." Joan Bennett walked side by side with the man, and said with a smile, "I don't know when your inspection tour will be. Where is the end?"

"Thank you very much for your recent company. The last stop in Africa is Egypt. You can return to Europe when you arrive in Cairo." Alan Wilson seems to be calm, but he always feels that things will be quite difficult when he arrives in Egypt .

The reason why he sent the Sultan of Sunnybar to Cairo was just to divert attention.Although he did not arrive in Cairo, he has been in touch with Cairo through telegrams. He asked about the Freedom Officers Organization, but there is no clear answer yet.

No answer does not mean there is no danger, Alan Wilson is more inclined, and MI[-] has lost its reputation.Really did not find out about the Freedom Officers Organization and Nasser.

What he himself hopes more is that Murphy's Law will be fulfilled. When he happens to be on a tour in Africa, he will jump out of the trap and solve all the short-term dangers with one tour of Africa.

So why did he tie Grace to accompany him? He just hoped that the future leader of Chetnik would be by his side. If something happened, Mikhailovich might come to his rescue.

If a result that is beneficial to the UK can be brought about by means of the wrist, what Alan Wilson hopes more is that this wave of conflicts can be concentrated and erupted. Whether the UK can survive the short-term crisis safely depends on this one-shot deal.

So he hopes that Nasser can act according to the original historical time. At the same time, he will also promote reconciliation with Iran, and by the way, kill Kwame Nkrumah of the Gold Coast, the standard-bearer of Pan-Africanism.

Alan Wilson doesn't have much time this time. After all, it is a short-term part-time job to inspect African industries as the deputy secretary-general of the Overseas Assets Management Committee. He still has to return to Kuala Lumpur to continue working as a commissioner.

Whether these things can be allowed to appear and be resolved during his inspection this time, it cannot be wishful thinking in the past, and this requires the cooperation of Nasser.

In recent days, Alan Wilson has been thinking, how can Nasser launch a coup in accordance with the actions of the same period in history?

In fact, Alan Wilson's dissatisfaction with MI[-] lies in the fact that the Free Officer Organization should have been around for many years.Farouk I may know the existence of this organization, but he does not know how powerful this organization is.It is unreasonable that the United Kingdom does not know.

In other words, Britain also knew about the Freedom Officers Organization, but felt that it was not a threat.If this speculation is true, then Alan Wilson can only say that the level of MI[-] is not as good as that thief Farouk I.

In any case, he must go to Egypt. It would be best if he could just block Nasser's coup.

At the end of May, Alan Wilson, who had collected a bunch of first-hand information on British Africa, started the second phase of the mission and arrived in Egypt secretly. On the first day, he met the Sultan of Sannibar Khalifa who was also visiting Cairo.

As an island country that is too close to Africa, Khalifa Sultan is of course very concerned about visiting powerful countries in the Arab world, and is very grateful to the United Kingdom for facilitating this matter.

"Dear Sultan, can you ask for me, does His Majesty Farouk know about the organization of Freedom Officers? This is very important to me!" Alan Wilson took the initiative to say, "I can't come forward directly, if Sultan can help the United Kingdom to get this organization Once this matter is clarified, I believe it will further strengthen the traditional friendship between us."

Chapter 667 Wise and Martial Farouk

Although Zanzibar is small, Alan Wilson will not disrespect Khalifa Sultan. After all, it is still possible to be an offshore center in the worst case. As long as you hold Zanzibar in your hands, no matter who wants to support East Africa in the future, Britain can use Zanzibar to lock the coast of East Africa, especially Tanzania.

This time, allowing Sultan Khalifa to come to Cairo is also to enhance the authority of Farouk I. After all, no one knows whether Farouk I can catch up with the leader of the Arab world who was given to Farouk I before. matter.

"I met Farouk, but I don't know why the commissioner asked me to ask His Majesty Farouk about the dam." Khalifa Sultan sat directly in front of Alan Wilson, "But His Majesty Farouk is really moved. interest."

"Because it is good for Egypt, and it is a huge achievement project." Alan Wilson smiled, as if possessed by God, full of ideas for the Egyptian people.

What Lawrence?What outstanding contribution did he make to the Arab world?The contribution of the theory of truth is due to him, the Colonial Commissioner.

Alan Wilson stood up and said bluntly to Sultan Khalifa, "In fact, as long as His Majesty Farouk makes a request, I believe London will consider it as appropriate. After all, our traditional friendship is still very deep."

First of all, if the Aswan Dam project is started, it cannot be completed independently with the current industrial strength of Egypt. It must be asked for help from the outside world. It is certain that the UK will provide financial help, but is there room for the UK's local industrial capacity? ?In fact, not so optimistic.

However, if the British mainland is not enough, British Malaya can help. Allen Wilson has set a steel output of 1000 million in [-]. It can't just be produced and piled up in the warehouse, right?

It must find a market. If the construction of the Aswan Dam starts, it will solve the export problem of many industrial products in Malaya. In fact, this is also the purpose of his trip to Iran.

Another consideration is that the Aswan Dam is Nasser's main achievement, so he must push this project to Farouk I.According to Xianxia's description, Nasser was captured by Farouk I. At least the Aswan Dam, which is more innate and spiritual treasure level, is definitely not a small feat.

Alan Wilson, hiding in the embassy in Cairo, asked whether the public opinion of Khalifa Sultan's visit was friendly.

Khalifa Sultan told the truth and said that he was still very friendly, but some of the words were very similar to Big Brother's tone.

"Oh, respected Sultan. His Majesty Farouk is the leader of the Arab world. It is normal for the Egyptians to be a little arrogant." Alan Wilson laughed out loud after hearing this, "For Zanzibar, it can cause The attention of the leaders of the Arab countries is victory, and the sad thing is that no one cares."

For example, the crown prince of Sikkim, Palden Dundup Namgar, who is already an ambassador in London, often appears in London to expand contacts, which will help Sikkim continue to exist.

There is still time now. When the time is right, Britain can support the crown prince to become the head of a certain United Nations agency. With a bigger stage, Sikkim will enter the mainstream countries' vision, and India will have many scruples if it wants to annex it. .

From this point of view, Alan Wilson is worthy of being a friend of the feudal lords of all countries, even if Khalifa Sultan wants to appoint him as the prime minister of Sunnibal, it is not too much.

Khalifa Sultan came to Egypt, which was also interpreted by Egyptian public opinion as seeking asylum from the leader of the Arab world, Farouk I.

People in Cairo also know through newspapers that this small kingdom very close to Black Africa is also part of the Arab world.

The pride of the kingdoms of the heavens came into play at once. Alan Wilson actually understood the pride of the people of these ancient civilizations. Although he did not know Egypt, Egypt is also an ancient civilization. This psychology is actually almost common.

Of course the Egyptians are proud of the ancient Egyptian civilization, and this pride has never been interrupted, even after the Peace Cult became mainstream in Egypt.It's just that most of the Egyptians who have become peace believers will tear up who is more orthodox with the Copts.

The current King Farouk I of Egypt, after calling the Arab League meeting last time and facing Israel with a tough attitude, his reputation has improved greatly.This is also supported by the hegemony of British public opinion.

At least many Egyptians currently don't think that Farouk I is just that shameful thief.There exists a special penchant for His Majesty the King who tends to them.

This does not mean that Farouk I was immediately supported by all the people of Egypt. There are still many people who are hostile to the royal family and think that the relationship between Britain and Egypt is unequal.

Alan Wilson was actually hesitating whether he must dig out the Free Officers Organization. After all, with the palace guard composed of Copts, even if Nasser was a coup, it would not be so easy to achieve his goal.

If he took the initiative to inquire about the Freedom Officers Organization, would it intensify the conflict?Because the Suez Canal is extremely important to the United Kingdom, Alan Wilson is also in hesitation.

At this time, knowing that her husband had secretly arrived in Egypt, Pamela Mountbatten sent a telegram to the British Embassy.This telegram only needs to mention two things. One thing is that General Mountbatten himself has received a new appointment. Cyprus takes office.

The remaining thing is related to Nkrumah. Pamela Mountbatten said that she has sent her assistants to Algiers to meet with Savievic and his team, expecting good news to happen by then.

At present, Algeria, which is most valued by France, is actually in a generally stable situation, and large-scale resistance has not yet occurred.

The reason why the Algerian War later allowed France to mobilize 60 troops, but it still couldn't be suppressed for a long time.

There are two factors that have to do with the UK.The first was a coup d'état in Egypt, the British protectorate, and Nasser, an Arab nationalist, came to power and strongly supported Algeria's resistance.

Another is that the leader of the Gold Coast after independence, Nkrumah, is a Pan-Africanist and strongly supports the independence movement in Africa.Nkrumah believed that Algeria should be strongly supported by Africa, and Nasser believed that Algeria should be strongly supported by Arabs.

Algeria, which was served by two independent leaders, naturally made France unable to suppress it for a long time.