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While Alan Wilson and Princess Badiya were exchanging views, Sir Barron was also constantly visiting countries in the Persian Gulf to seek support, including but not limited to Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. These countries have a common feature , that is, they are all British protectorates.

After wooing the protectorate, Sir Barron started his visit to Saudi Arabia. He said nothing more than that Iran is a Persian. If Saudi Arabia sided with Iran hastily, it might suffer backlash in the future.

There are also Shia residents in Saudi Arabia, accounting for one-fifth of the population, and living concentrated in the Persian Gulf coastal area.

To put it bluntly, Shiites dominate Saudi Arabia's oil-producing areas. Even if Saudi Arabia maintains a good relationship with the United States, it should also stand on the British side when it comes to oil distribution.

Or to say that the former immediate boss had two brushes, when Sir Barron sent a telegram to convey the support of Saudi Arabia.Allen Wilson had to lament that the mention of Shiites really punched Saudi Arabia's weakness.

The so-called absolute dominance of the Peace Religion Sunnis is just a deception, and the Shia population in the Persian Gulf is not at all weak.Otherwise, Saudi Arabia would not be so entangled in the Shiite arc.

With the understanding of Saudi Arabia, a heavyweight player, and the UK's firm support for Arab countries against Israel, this time the fight against the Persian Gulf countries will be considered a success.

The day before the second meeting started, his wife Pamela Mountbatten sent a telegram from Paris. Mountbatten had arrived in Cyprus and officially took over the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. The HMS Queen Elizabeth was also assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet.

"Although it may be embarrassing to say this, I have to say that General Mountbatten took over the Mediterranean Fleet, which made me sit up a lot without knowing it." Alan Wilson, with a turban in one hand, smoked hard on his cigar He took a sip and said to the colleagues on the left and right.

Mossadegh entered the conference room a few minutes later, and the second round of negotiations began.Mossadegh's anti-imperialist proposition was only supported by Iranians.Around the entire Persian Gulf, Britain has secured the Arab countries.The Arab world is on the side of Britain!

The public opinion brought up by the major media believes that it is understandable for the British to jump their feet for Iran's confiscation.Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq all believe that expropriation does not conform to the spirit of the contract.

Although it is only the Big Three in name, it is still within the capacity of the United Kingdom to fully target an Iran.The Arab world is in unison, and the pressure on Iran has also made the Iranians at a loss.

Alan Wilson, who threatened the coup, did not change his original intention and firmly stated that all the consequences of the confiscation have been understood by the surrounding oil-producing countries. "The Arabs are very happy. They have increased production in exchange for more foreign exchange. Iran."

Mossadegh was silent for a long time, and even after listening to what Alan Wilson and my father-in-law Mountbatten said for a while, he said again, "Oil profits are half of Britain and Iran."

"I think this request is too much!" Allen Wilson made a tactical retreat and commented in a dignified tone.

Chapter 673 Mixed Settlement

The anger on Mossadegh's face flashed, and Alan Wilson continued, "Dear Prime Minister, don't mind. If it is about the Mountbatten Oil Company, I can make the decision now. But it involves Anglo-Iranian oil. The company, this is not my wife's property, I cannot sell the interests of the empire in exchange for your personal thanks."

One size fits all, if this matter was a matter between a private company and the Iranian government, Alan Wilson would have raised the French flag and surrendered. The biggest taboo of a private company is to confront a country.

Even if the opponent is the Banana Republic, it is impossible to guarantee a certainty, not to mention that Iran is much stronger than the Banana Republic.

But fortunately, the UK was prepared. Alan Wilson snapped his fingers, and Maggins took out a stack of documents knowingly.Among them are data on Iran's current shortage of raw materials, as assessed by MI[-].Especially the people's livelihood materials that are very important to Iran!

As or more serious than later generations, Iran's cities and vast countryside are completely two worlds.This round of sanctions has already caused huge damage to Iran. Although Mossadegh is supported by most Iranians, Iran is definitely not to the point where Britain cannot find an agent.

Iran is also different from Arab countries. The monarchy families of Arab countries in the Middle East can be traced back hundreds of years ago. Even if they are threatened by revolution, the situation cannot be worse than that of Iran.

There is absolutely no comparison between the Pahlavi Dynasty in Iran and these countries, etc., and it is far behind in terms of legitimacy.

Even Morocco and Jordan also seem to be more secular and pro-Western. Iran may have social problems, but they may not have no, but the country is as stable as a rock, and without the influence of external forces, its life expectancy is still long.

The key is that Pahlavi’s father, Reza Khan, came from a really poor background. Back then, Britain and Imperial Russia drew a line in Iran, and the south belonged to Britain and the north belonged to Imperial Russia. Reza Khan was a Cossack general organized by Imperial Russia locally.

At that time, just in time for the collapse of God Russia and the establishment of Soviet Russia, such a gap period took control of the situation in Iran. It was not until [-] that the Pahlavi Dynasty was established. Alan Wilson didn’t know if there was anyone younger than Iran in this world. monarchy country.

But the shortcomings of the Pahlavi dynasty can be seen at a glance. Reza Khan was born in a very low-level army and was a military leader. His biggest supporter was the Cossack Corps he commanded back then.

The Iranian dynasty is unstable, and Mossadegh must have known this fact when Mossadegh and his group read the materials.

Alan Wilson said, "Prime Minister Mossadegh, I think half of the profits are embarrassing the UK. I have an alternative here. You can try a new currency settlement system, so that on the surface Iran won't get half of the profits." share, but the actual benefits obtained are not less than half, if we reach a consensus on this, you can also give an explanation to the Iranian people, and we can also accept it here, and the relationship between Britain and Iran can still develop steadily. "

"I don't know what Mr. Alan's suggestion is?" Mossadegh took off his glasses and rubbed the corners of his tired eyes. He was deeply shocked by the statistics of various industries he saw. The reason for his shock was that these data were all real.

It is conceivable that Iran now has no secrets from the UK at all. The actual situation of the British in Iran is more accurate than Iran's own statistics. Such a clear understanding can only explain one problem. The UK has previously threatened to withdraw from Iran. , is not groundless.

The current domestic situation in Iran was determined by the Potsdam Conference, and the Soviet Union still has influence in northern Iran.While the United Kingdom is in the south, the United States is deeply plowing around Tehran, and the world is properly divided into three parts.

The United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union are all in the political situation in Iran, and they dare not fight each other. The increase in the secret front has not stopped for a moment.

Others don’t know about this situation, but Alan Wilson knows best. He betrayed Iran with his own hands, and taught the Soviets how to cram thousands of people into the consulate. The three countries have entangled interests in Iran, but they are afraid of each other and dare not do anything. He takes credit.

"I have a short-term plan. The UK can sign a five-year short-term settlement plan with Iran. And we can adjust the profit distribution of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company to 30.00%. Oil, and other commodities to replenish."

Alan Wilson unhurriedly explained his grand blueprint in a certain sense. Since Iran really wants to develop, it needs the import of these bulk commodities, and it does not have enough foreign exchange.Then join the British Imperial System of Preferences!

One of the major pillar industries of British Malaya is sugar refining, and the iron ore with the best quality in the world today in Australia is in the hands of his wife Pamela Mountbatten. As for other commodities, the British colonies are vigorously Development can also be divided into Iranians.

This set of plans is a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, it increases Iran's share to one-third, and on the other hand, it gives Iran and Britain preferential treatment in the Imperial Preference System to make up for Iran's losses.

But on the bright side, Britain still has a big advantage, and it is considered that the British have stepped down this time in the conflict.In fact, the benefits Iran has received are not small.Maybe more!

In fact, the quality of iron ore in Iran is not low. It is much better than the 30.00% iron ore in the United Kingdom and China, which is called rich ore. .

Iran relies on imports of iron ore, and Alan Wilson can open an opening for Australia to export iron ore to Iran.

Using one-third of the profit distribution and the preferential treatment of the imperial preferential system, I believe that the Iranians can be satisfied.

"This kind of cheating method can be used when the salary of civil servants is raised." Alan Wilson suddenly had such a flash in his mind while telling the plan.Bringing character into the post of Cabinet Secretary.

In fact, Alan Wilson really almost couldn't help bringing up the idea of ​​the Petroleum Pound, but he had already submitted the idea to Whitehall, but Whitehall has remained silent, and there must be a reason for it.

He believed that Whitehall must know the value of the petro-pound, but pretended not to have such a thing at this time, there must be other considerations.

To a large extent, countries are competing for military power.Some people always say that the tanks and armored vehicles of the Soviet Union cost a lot of money.Alan Wilson does not comment on whether it really cost a lot of money. He only knows that after the steel of these leaders is rusted, Russia will face endless humiliation from the United States.

With these torrents of steel, it might be better to live, but without them, even life is almost gone.

Obviously, Whitehall dare not promote the petro-pound because it is afraid that the current British military power will not be able to keep the profits of the petro-pound.

I feel that this is probably the reason. Alan Wilson naturally didn't mention the petro pound. It is still time for the United States to find its next opponent with confidence, and the United Kingdom is considering backstabbing Nizi.

"Short-term plan? Five years?" Mossadegh was silent for a while and said, "30.00% four, I believe that the UK will not be entangled in this compromise, and I still have a doubt, what will happen after five years?"

"Uh!" Alan Wilson actually didn't think about it at all, and secretly sighed in his heart why Mossadegh asked such a question, which caught him off guard for a plan that was completely based on delaying time.

"If we have a second meeting at that time and Iran takes back the share of the Anglo-Iranian Petroleum Company, it can consider listing in London to raise funds. The UK can help Iran from the position of the financial industry."

Although he was unprepared for the Mossadegh issue, Alan Wilson still showed a well-thought-out look.

"Dear Prime Minister, in fact, even according to the previous treaty, in 1960, the time for the treaty has come. Why should Iran be in a hurry?" Alan Wilson saw that Mossadegh was hesitating, and persuaded, "Iran will not give Britain time. Adjustment, the United Kingdom has been damaged, Iran is the battlefield between the United States and the Soviet Union, and it is so difficult for you to drive the United Kingdom away, so what bargaining chip will you use to let the United States and the Soviet Union leave?"

In 60, the British millionaire William Knox Darcy reached an oil trade agreement with the Shah of Iran, Muzaffarddin Shah. The agreement stipulated that Darcy had exclusive oil exploration and exploitation rights in Iran. , The signing period of this agreement is 1960 years. In [-], the exclusive oil exploration in Britain expired.

On the one hand, Alan Wilson reminded Mossadegh to abide by the treaty, and Britain will naturally abide by the treaty when the time comes.Another aspect also proposed a package plan, such as borrowing the influence of the United Kingdom to allow Commonwealth countries to import Iranian oil.

"Australia is in great need of oil, and Iran is in great need of iron ore. They are all complementary. India is a huge market. Britain can come forward to negotiate with New Delhi to establish economic and trade relations between Iran and India." Alan Wilson said earnestly, "We have We can cooperate in many fields, don't look at only one-third of the share, the expansion of the Anglo-Iranian Petroleum Company can fully make up for Iran's apparent losses, not to mention that you have no losses at all."

"We need to think carefully about it." Mossadegh was moved, but he still didn't immediately agree.

"We have enough patience." Alan Wilson is not persuasive, although he very much wants to go to Cyprus to meet with General Mountbatten immediately, talk about the Free Officers Organization, and then go to Paris to slap his face with a stick.

After the second round of negotiations, Alan Wilson and Sir Barron contacted and decided to focus on Iran's breach of the contract. It was clearly pointed out that 1960 was the time when the treaty expired. At the same time, rumors were released that the talks had made some progress.

If Mossadegh shows sincerity, this dispute over oil revenue can end peacefully.

Mossadegh is also using this period of time to calculate if Britain is willing to give Iran the preferential treatment of the Imperial Preference System, whether it can reach the 50.00% that Iran expects.The fake news of the Basra meeting continued, making the people who eat melons feel ups and downs.

Chapter 674 The Anglo-Iranian Reconciliation

When the external turmoil continued, Alan Wilson was also communicating with London, talking about the filing after the short-term settlement was over, and at the same time seeking the support of other countries.

Of course, the British Empire before World War II had such strength, but now it really does not. The record is that if the negotiation is successful this time, wait until the short-term settlement plan is over and establish an integrated oil company tied to European countries to replace it. Anglo-Iranian Petroleum Company.

This company can include France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, even Portugal and Spain, and even all European countries to jointly hold shares, of course, the UK should be the main one.Even if Britain wins the Iranian nationalization campaign this time, it will be enough for other countries to realize the fragility of Middle East oil.

In the face of this vulnerability, on the one hand, it is to change the distribution of profits, and on the other hand, it is necessary to strengthen its own strength.

The United Kingdom can lead all European countries interested in ensuring oil security, establish an international consortium representing Europe, lead the establishment of the National Iranian Oil Company, and operate this new oil company in the manner of Aramco.

The National Iranian Oil Company has the right to use all facilities, oil wells, and equipment in name, but the business company has all exclusive rights to use it.Let the Iranian government reach an agreement with international oil capital, and the National Iranian Oil Company, as the owner, hires an international oil consortium composed of China, Britain, France and other European countries as a contractor to control the production and sales of Iranian oil.

The International Petroleum Consortium signed an agreement with the Iranian government: the International Petroleum Consortium took over the oil exploration and production and sales rights of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, and handed over half of the profits to Iran.

In this way, the United Kingdom can bind all European countries and establish an oil system with the United Kingdom as the core.Once this system is established, it only faces Iran now, and it can be extended to all Middle East oil-producing countries in the future.

I dare not say that it will be able to block the petrodollar that has not yet appeared, but through the bundling of oil interests, the United Kingdom is at least in the position of the euro.In fact, it is more confident than the euro. The euro in later generations occupies a share of world settlements, not as much as the pound in [-].

In the telegram, Alan Wilson once again emphasized the importance of the Middle East, and Whitehall gave an affirmative reply. At the same time, he said that Alan Wilson could talk to the local chief about the plan of the Middle East’s air transfer station, and directly ask Pakistan if he did not understand. Lun.

For the former boss, Sir Barron, this period of time can be said to be for the sake of the former assistant.When he was in New Delhi, he never imagined that one day, he would be out of position with Alan Wilson's character, running back and forth for each other.

But fate is so wonderful. There is no doubt that since getting married, Alan Wilson's official career has entered the fast lane, and he has been more and more valued by Whitehall.

However, Alan Wilson still expressed humility in front of his former boss. When the two British men in Arabic robes met, they were shocked by each other's outfits and couldn't help laughing.

"How is the talk with Mossadegh?" Sir Baron flicked his turban and asked about the progress of the former assistant.

"It's hard to say, I hope it goes well." Alan Wilson shook his head slightly, cautiously expressing his expectation for everything to go well, and asked instead, "Sir Barron, how is your side, Whitehall let me know, but I don't know how things are going. Lots of things to ask."

"Actually, London's opinion is to merge our protectorate in the Persian Gulf into one country. Generally speaking, this is my job." Sir Barron shrugged and replied without concealment.

Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, another merger?He deeply felt that there are not five hundred countries in this world, and Britain's obsession with mergers should bear a great deal of responsibility.

From British India to British Malaya, British Commonwealth of Central Africa, British Commonwealth of East Africa.The United Kingdom has indeed made a huge contribution to the unification of the world.Even if this point is achieved, they are all scolded as laying mines before leaving. Sometimes Alan Wilson feels that the accusations suffered by the United Kingdom are very wronged.

Sir Baron revealed that he hoped that the emirs of the nine protectorates of Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain would merge into one United Monarchies.Just like many sultans in British Malaya coexisted.

Alan Wilson understood immediately, isn't this the United Arab Emirates?It turned out that in the earliest version, Bahrain and Qatar were also among them?That's surprising!

But if Qatar and Bahrain are also among them, and if the plan succeeds in the end, Alan Wilson can't imagine how rich this country will be in the future, almost taking up all the factors of the resource country that is lying down to make money.

"Whitehall's aviation transfer station plan is a plan to maintain British influence with these protectorates as the core." Although Alan Wilson is dissatisfied with the habitual merger of the United Kingdom, this plan can be an exception.

The area of ​​each of these British protectorates is not large, even if they are all combined, the area is not more than [-] square kilometers.Compared with the surrounding Iran and Saudi Arabia, it is a very small country, but it will definitely be the richest country in the Middle East in the future.

Alan Wilson even wanted to add Kuwait, but considering the feelings of the Kingdom of Iraq, forget it.

Soon he went uncharacteristically, strongly supported the merger plan, and said that he could talk about the aviation transfer station.Construction labor is readily available, and industrial materials are provided by British Malaya. Isn’t there labor in Pakistan?

"You are really a conscientious commissioner!" Sir Barron expressed his feelings, marveling at Alan Wilson's conscientiousness, and why he is valued by Whitehall can be seen from this incident.

"As long as the opportunity arises, if we don't do it, someone will do it." Alan Wilson replied sincerely, "There is no shortage of people in this world who seize the opportunity. It is better to hand it over to someone who is relatively reliable for the UK."

He remembers when South Korea started in the 60s, because Japan was also at its peak, South Korea could only do some bloody and sweaty work, and the Middle East was the main work place for South Korea.

At its peak, there were 100 million South Korean workers working in the Middle East desert.Those are the people who toiled in the deserts of the Middle East, in barracks like camps.It is often said that the reason for the success of Korean companies is that Koreans are the only nation in the world who can work in an exotic desert for two consecutive years with the strict discipline of an army without alcohol.

There are not no nations in this world who can endure hardships. Alan Wilson doesn't want to wait for Koreans to build the Middle East.He had his own administration of British Malaya for the job, and he didn't need the help of a country with an American garrison.

And from a long-term perspective, monopoly has always been the only choice to maximize profits, and it is best to have as few competitors as possible.He even wants to press down on Japan, let alone one more South Korea.

"It seems that we should speed up the construction of the transfer station. I think Dubai is a good place. It happens to be in the middle of the Eurasian continent. It is very suitable." Alan Wilson and Sir Barron discussed, "Our relationship with Pakistan is still there. Not bad, talk to them over there and let them provide workers, we provide industrial support, and set up the air terminal."

In fact, many of these British protectorates have not discovered oil and gas resources. Although countries in the world have generally recognized that the Persian Gulf is a gas station for the earth, they are currently focusing on Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, which are not small countries. , like these pocket emirates went unnoticed.

Another factor is that these chiefs are generally British protectorates, and the local British army also played a hindering role.

At the location of Dubai as an aviation transit station, Alan Wilson and Sir Barron reached a consensus, and jointly wrote a report to London, officially finalizing the location of the aviation transit station.Sir Baron went straight to Doha to prepare and enlist the support of these emirs to get things settled.

Soon Mossadegh reappeared, and a third round of negotiations began regarding the beneficial differences between Britain and Iran.Mossadegh put forward a new requirement that the accounts of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company must be transparent to Iran.

The British-controlled Anglo-Iranian Oil Company refused to allow others to audit its accounts. The Iranian government had no way of knowing whether the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company paid what it promised, and the British's uncompromising attitude also angered the Iranian people.

"No problem, this is a very reasonable request." Alan Wilson also hoped that this conflict would end as soon as possible. The accounting problem is too small to be a small problem.

In the third negotiation, both the United Kingdom and Iran showed their sincerity, one-third of the oil profit distribution plus the raw material support of the Imperial Preference System. At the same time, the United Kingdom also stated that the Iranian government will keep the accounts transparent.

Some good news has also spread to Iran, but not all Iranians know what the Imperial Preference System is.But someone bought by MI[-] will come up with an explanation that ordinary Iranians can accept, and even find exciting.

That is the system in which the vast British colonies helped the British economy take off. Under this system, the UK can save production costs to the greatest extent and produce more products in less time than others.

Once the United Kingdom opens this preferential system to Iran, Iran will be able to get the best products and spend the least amount of money to do things like the United Kingdom, which cannot be exchanged for any amount of money.

Alan Wilson knew that with the current level of Iran's industry, joining could only benefit from some raw material costs.Not enough to form a competitive relationship with the United Kingdom.Iran would gain, but the UK would benefit even more.

On June 26, the United Kingdom and Iran announced at the same time that their differences over the oil profits had been satisfactorily resolved.Mossadegh said it was a great victory for Iran, and Iran's prosperity is coming.

"One more solution!" Alan Wilson looked at the signed joint statement and sighed that another problem had been blurred.

Chapter 675 Finalizing the Airport

The huge stone in his heart fell, but Alan Wilson couldn't leave immediately. It wasn't just a matter of the formation of the United Arab Emirates by several protectorates around the Persian Gulf. Naturally, his old boss Sir Barron would handle this matter.

If he comes to the Persian Gulf on diplomatic duty and does not treat himself as an outsider, it will not be conducive to the unity with civil servants.

These pocket emirates can't turn the sky around, they can wait for Sir Barron to come up with a mature and constructive plan, and plan slowly and meticulously for ten or eight years.

The merger can be planned slowly first, and the project can be started first. It just so happens that the oil and gas resources of these pocket countries have not yet been discovered, and it is more conducive to the UK to promote related plans at this time.

He believes that the plan of the air transit port is a very attractive plan for those emirates that did not have oil and gas resources in [-]. It looks like it just needs Britain to save it.

Alan Wilson was not prepared to interfere, but he still discussed this issue with Sir Barron, and at the same time took care of the self-esteem of these chiefs.

Having said that, this is exactly the purpose of Alan Wilson not leaving immediately. He is waiting to see how Mossadegh will package this negotiation after returning to China, and whether he can give an explanation to Iranian supporters.

"These emirates are small in size and lack self-defense capabilities. No oil and gas resources have been discovered yet. Then we say that given their land area, the chances of discovering huge oil and gas resources are not high. Is this reasonable?"