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He believed and could rely on the fighting power of his comrades, but he couldn't change the opinions of the citizens of Cairo who heard the broadcast.

Fleeing from Luo and waiting for a comeback is a realistic choice. Of course, the battle must continue.

The army supporting the king also mobilized armored vehicles to enter the urban area of ​​Cairo. The streets passed by the armored vehicles were cheered by the citizens of Cairo, and there were quite a few people cheering.

The addition of armored vehicles also made the battle much more intense. The sound of guns and cannons rang out in Cairo, and with the hail of bullets from the attacking team, flesh and blood flew from both sides.

Tap-tat-tat--the machine gun on the high tower crazily fired a dense rain of bullets at the Egyptian soldiers exposed in the open space, and strafed at the same Egyptian soldiers. The soldiers were immediately covered with bullet holes and fell to the ground .

There are painful moans, violent roars and violent gunshots everywhere. The flying bullets make no place safe.

Time passed little by little, and the outcome was clear. Nasser decided to leave before the encirclement appeared. In fact, he had already prepared to do so when Farouk I was speaking on the radio.

No one knows exactly how the nervous Nasser escaped, but Nasser who escaped from Cairo felt that the world was so big that he had nowhere to live. Where could he go?

Chapter 678 The Suez Canal Problem

This time, the battle to eliminate the Freedom Officers Organization brought thousands of deaths to Egypt.

Alan Wilson was a little surprised when the news reached Cyprus. He didn't expect Farouk I to act first and caused resistance. It can be seen that this free officer organization should have accumulated a certain strength.

The only disappointing thing is that there is no news to prove the whereabouts of Nasser. The Egyptian hunk seems to have escaped from the sky.

In fact, in all fairness, if it is not known that Nasser will take drastic measures after he came to power.

Alan Wilson will not disturb the supernatural path of the macho man from heaven, and it is not impossible for Egypt to take back the Suez Canal.But taking it back like Nasser is a bit too humiliating to Britain.

In the next ten or twenty years, Egypt proposes to take back control of the Suez Canal, and the UK will most likely agree, and there is no need for a conflict, let alone a war.

"At this time, we need to give Farouk I an assist!" After Alan Wilson had a general understanding of the situation in Egypt, he sent a telegram to the Egyptian embassy, ​​saying that a protest should be carried out appropriately, and that words should be made from the perspective of respecting human rights. Non-intense sarcastic remarks.

This sarcasm should be moderated. Don’t really regard Britain as the patriarch of human rights. You must know that Britain still has a colonial identity in the impression of Egypt, which may arouse the disgust of Egyptians.

In fact, it is precisely because of the antipathy of some Egyptians towards the United Kingdom that the United Kingdom's attitude of speaking for the Free Officers Organization in a certain sense will actually have a positive effect on Farouk I.

Tell the British embassy in Cairo of your suggestion, and Alan Wilson is ready to kill the carbine.

The inspection task accepted by Whitehall this time is a temporary task. The fundamental reason is to talk about the differences in the distribution of Iranian oil caused by his wife's industry, and to go through the major colonies by the way.

Alan Wilson did not escape, but cherished this opportunity very much, and by the way, nip in the bud the crisis of great significance but little risk. After all, the opportunity is rare. Fine-tune the strategy and remove some hidden dangers.

In the eyes of Alan Wilson, Nasser's coup is also a hidden danger with great significance but little risk.So he wanted to remind Farouk I to take action to stabilize the position of the Egyptian king.

It is said that the risk is not great, mainly because of the strength of the free officer organization, with hundreds of mid- and lower-level officers as the backbone.

This kind of strength is really nothing to say that the wheels of history are rolling forward unstoppable.As long as the timing is right, it's not that difficult.

The real difficulty lies in the fact that Farouk I's status is stable. After greeting his father-in-law, Alan Wilson is ready to return to Egypt.

"Actually, the problem in Cyprus is rooted in Greece. As long as the Greeks are not doing well, the Greeks in Cyprus will not think about returning. The other thing is to increase the income of Cyprus so that it is higher than any other country in Greece or Turkey." Before leaving, Alan Wilson talked about his knowledge of Cyprus to his father-in-law, General Mountbatten.

"It is of course in the national interest to stabilize Britain's position in Cyprus." Of course Mountbatten also attached great importance to this important naval base in the Mediterranean, and after hearing what his son-in-law said, he asked what could be done.

"Set a tax rate lower than that of all nearby countries!" Alan Wilson thought for a while, "Take the Newfoundland model and create a tax haven, but don't be so extreme. I went too far in Newfoundland. The main thing is the first As chief executive for the first time, I want to get results right away, so there is no need to adopt such extreme tax rates here."

In the 21st century, Britain has many tax havens, never one.In fact, a tax haven is not enough. Take the current Newfoundland as an example, it mainly absorbs customers from the UK, some Western Europe and North America.

Cyprus can definitely become a capital that attracts the Near East, the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, and even Eastern Europe.Feeding an island this small is a breeze and doesn't have to be as aggressive as Newfoundland.

The countries near Cyprus are not very rich. This cannot be compared with Newfoundland, where Allen Wilson was located, which was heavily in debt, and Canada and the United States next to it are getting richer each other.

Do a little research on the tax rates in nearby countries, then lower the tax rates in Cyprus, and you'll be good to go.

"I don't understand this, let Edwina help the staff. As for the support from Whitehall?" Mountbatten raised his wrist and glanced at his watch, as if he was counting the departure time of the passenger plane.

"After I arrive in Alexandria, I will send a telegram to Whitehall. There should be no difficulty." Alan Wilson watched the workers stuffing the suitcases on the passenger plane, and it will take some time.

A few large boxes of luggage are his harvest from the trip to the Kingdom of Iraq this time, a gift from Princess Badia.It's not gold, which is so clichéd that it can constitute bribery, but a cuneiform clay tablet with historical value!

How could Alan Wilson, a history buff, be indifferent to such a gift?After the special plane Comet No. [-] sent him to Alexandria, he would take these clay tablets to Paris and hand over the suitcase to Pamela Mountbatten for safekeeping.

Cyprus is not far from Alexandria. After arriving, Grace has been waiting and immediately introduced the ins and outs of the matter. Of course, Farouk I’s statement that the Free Officers Organization is supported by Israel is the key point.

"But the Israeli government has denied it." Grace finally said the Israeli government's statement.

"As long as King Farouk insists on this statement, it is useless for the Israeli government to deny it." Alan Wilson said with a contemptuous smile, "Who made this Pharaoh a victor? The Free Officers Organization was supported by Israel, no. "

From the moment Free Officers failed, whether or not it had anything to do with Israel was a small question.

The question now is how to take the opportunity to establish the majesty of Farouk I. Before he arrived in Alexandria, Farouk I had already refuted the concerns expressed by the British embassy and the casualties caused by the Egyptian army in this operation.

Of course, this was undoubtedly used by Farouk I to make a fuss, saying that it was related to Egypt's internal affairs, and Britain should not comment on it.

"I told King Farouk I everything you said. Unconfirmed news has spread in Egypt. After the king clears up hidden dangers in the country, he wants to talk to Britain about the ownership of the Suez Canal." Grace said this Puzzled, "Alan, you always say that the Suez Canal is important, why did Farouk I raise this topic."

"Because I can't hide!" Alan Wilson sighed, "I want to occupy the Suez Canal forever, but Britain knows the importance of this canal, as do the United States and the Soviet Union. So this is not something you can fool by pretending to be dead. The issue of the past. Talking about it is necessary, not talking about the ownership of the Suez Canal, but you can actually talk about other things.”

The Suez Canal can't just be based on how the United Kingdom sees it, or how the United States and the Soviet Union see it.The most important thing is how the Egyptians see it!

If the Egyptians think that Egypt has no share in the benefits of this golden waterway, and have been eager to take it back, then the mines in Egypt are always in danger of being blown up.

The Horn of Tien Palace is not far from the British military base. Alan Wilson arrived here soon after getting off the plane, turning a blind eye to all the luxury and exquisite carvings of the palace.

Hiding under the gazebo supported by marble columns, waiting for the appearance of Farouk I.Not long after, the potbellied King Farouk I arrived, looking rather imposing.

It can be seen that Farouk I was in a good mood at this time. If it is said that the danger of the Free Officers Organization was still guesswork before the action, then Nasser's resistance in Cairo, which resulted in the death of nearly a thousand soldiers in the exchange of fire, has already Prove the correctness of the action.

If the result is reversed, Farouk I may belong to one of the corpses lying on the street.The exchange of fire in Cairo surprised and angered Farouk I, and he was also very grateful for the British reminder.

As a king, Farouk I will not express this kind of gratitude too clearly. Allen Wilson knows very well what kind of psychology these compradors relying on foreign forces have. After accepting Farouk I's gratitude, he began to ask what is the follow-up idea.

"Of course it is to hunt down Nasser and other fugitive officers." Farouk I said without hesitation.

"Of course this is also important, is there nothing else?" Alan Wilson twitched the corner of his mouth with difficulty, and suggested, "Don't His Majesty want to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ali Pasha? You must know that Egypt is the cultural center of the Arab world. Egyptians I still look forward to seeing His Majesty make a difference."

"Many intellectuals and ministers are calling for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China. Of course, I'm just thinking about it!" Farouk I said that he still has scruples about the views of Britain and the United States.

"About this matter, it is entirely an interest-oriented issue. If His Majesty feels that it is beneficial to establish diplomatic relations with China, you can do so. I have already imagined that public opinion will say that Farouk I did not fear power and made a move that is beneficial to the whole of Egypt. choose."

Alan Wilson has no obligation to work for Deception Island, and Chang Gong does not give him money. He knows that this will happen sooner or later. The elites of any country are not stupid, and who is more valuable can be seen at a glance.

It's just that he didn't expect that just as he said that a king should make a difference, Farouk I would prefer to establish diplomatic relations with China.However, this may also be a test, to test the reaction of the United Kingdom on this matter.

Alan Wilson didn't hide anything, and went straight to the point, "I don't know what your Majesty thinks of the Suez Canal?"

Chapter 679 The Princess' Favor

Shocked by Alan Wilson's single-handed approach, Farouk I pondered for a while before blurting out, "Can Britain return the canal to Egypt immediately?"

"No! This may break out of war, so the UK is unwilling to see the political situation in Egypt change." Alan Wilson rebuffed, "We don't want to see an important monarchy overthrown, because past experience shows that, A government that emerges as a revolutionist will always do some very radical things. It is not good for the two countries. I am talking about the Soviet Union. The money owed to Britain and France has not been repaid, and the Soviet Union has also been blocked for a long time. Now it is suffering The hostility is also related to the original behavior."

This behavior can be said to be in all aspects. For Farouk I, the fate of Nicholas II's family is one of them, so he can understand the psychology of helping this time.

"What else to say, the hostility among the Egyptian people may exist for a long time, and I am not ignorant of the problem, but you, the United Kingdom, will not give it, and that is the problem." Farouk I looked at the court lady in the distance, not salty or not Light way.

"We don't want to see changes in the Egyptian political situation, so on the premise of not hurting the control of the Suez Canal. I have a way to temporarily divert attention. Of course, this requires the understanding of His Majesty the King and cooperates with the British government to play a show." Alan Wilson changed the subject, "In fact, the Suez Canal in the hands of Britain and France is beneficial to the balance of the world. If His Majesty the King thinks that this has nothing to do with Egypt, then because of this canal and the oil resources in the Middle East, we will do our best to help Arabs, confront Israel, confrontation helps monarchs win popular support."

"The biggest advantage is that it can stabilize the status of the monarchs of various countries!"

"So your solution is to build a dam?" Farouk I frowned, "In exchange for Egypt not forcibly taking back control?"

"Although the facts are true, it is meaningless to say it too bluntly." Alan Wilson did not deny Farouk I's statement, "Of course I believe that the Kingdom of Egypt has relevant talents to make this matter acceptable to the Egyptian people. My idea is to do it slowly and give the Egyptians hope while giving the UK time."

"Mr. Allen can speak directly, and I will seriously consider it." Farouk I made a gesture of invitation and listened attentively.

As long as Farouk I does not object, this matter can be discussed at all. Alan Wilson means that Farouk I will spend a year to stabilize his position first, and then propose to the United Kingdom to take back control of the Suez Canal.

Britain and France will definitely oppose it for the first time, and then after long negotiations and struggles, Farouk I proposed the construction of the Aswan Dam and asked Britain and France to provide support in exchange for temporarily not taking back control of the Suez Canal .

Alan Wilson remembered that the Aswan Dam took ten years to complete. The project took such a long time that it was enough for the UK to consider it for a long time.

Then take back the Suez Canal, at least until the Aswan Dam is completed.After the completion of the negotiations between Egypt and Britain and France, it should not be too much to waste a few more years. After calculation, the time has reached the mid-70s.

At that time, Alan Wilson believed that whether to maintain the framework of the world empire or to shrink it would have already come to fruition, and the situation at that time should have become clear.The best result is that Britain and France agree to return the control of the Suez Canal to Egypt. The worst result may be to return it, and it may even be unpleasant. But at that time, Britain and France should not make a decision to go to war over the control of the canal.

In this way, Farouk I can use the electrification brought by the Aswan Dam project to pretend that Ali Pasha is alive.Britain and France can also have a decent way out.This is beneficial to both parties!

Furthermore, with the current economic strength of Egypt, is it necessary to win the support of foreign capital?The United Kingdom can provide this kind of support, after all, it is a matter of making money, and it can also stabilize the position of the pound.

Maybe there is also the industrial support of British Malaya, which can also promote the export of industrial products from Malaya.Generators and high-end machines are not good, but steel and cement are always available.

With this help, Britain has proved its reliability in front of Farouk I.The blood on the streets of Cairo was still wet, and Farouk I, who was shocked and angry, finally agreed to this method of gaining real benefits.

A king who made a promise, Alan Wilson has no reason not to believe the other party, at least a king is more trustworthy than a politician's promise.

Things have come to this point, Alan Wilson has a sense of loneliness with his sword drawn and looking around, who is the opponent in the world.This tour should be regarded as a successful completion of the mission, killing a Pan-African independent leader, resolving Iran's oil disputes, and helping Farouk I clear the Free Officers Organization.

Alan Wilson, who accepted the Whitehall mission this time, can be said to have secured countless export markets for Malaya by the way.British exports to Malaya were opened in Europe, while the remaining colonies and protectorates were channeled.

In terms of the population of British Malaya, the market was no bigger than the US market was open to Japanese exports.After all, the population of Malaya is also incomparable with that of Japan.

At the end of this tour, Alan Wilson can say with a clear conscience that he has given Malaya the greatest convenience under the order that the United Kingdom can still control, and he is worthy of his position as a commissioner.

The rest is the issue of competition with Japan, which he can't help.We can only hope that the Chinese are no more lazy than the Japanese.If you can step on it, you can step on it, and if you can't step on it, you should go hand in hand.

Japan, as a country, is like a mirror in its heart about what it has done, but it just pretends to be confused on the surface.And it is certain, whether it is the goose-shaped array or the four-party alliance of the United States, Japan, Australia and India first proposed by Japan in the 21st century.

It can be easily seen that Japan has always had great malice towards China.Naturally, this has nothing to do with Alan Wilson, an Englishman, but his idea of ​​benefiting the United Kingdom naturally cannot fall on a country with American troops stationed there.At this time, the colonies under its jurisdiction are more trustworthy, and anti-Japanese is also an inevitable choice.

Alan Wilson, who was guaranteed by Farouk I, returned to London on a special plane that turned back again.As for what he had to talk to Nkrumah before?What are we talking about when people are gone?

Davis's job on the Gold Coast, can't let him go to British West Africa again?It's all very busy, and the swing sticks are rusty.

If it wasn't for Alan Wilson who wanted to get rid of this idiot, the wife who already had a life in her womb would not have to leave London at all, and went to Paris to help. At this time, Pamela Mountbatten had returned to London and was ready to recuperate for two months. Headed to live in Western Australia after a bad day in London.

A day later, Alan Wilson, who had drawn his sword and looked around without adversary, had returned to London without even stopping in Paris, although as a man it was his duty to do so.

He first went to Whitehall to submit a report, talked about his understanding of the Iran negotiations, and also reported the recent coup by the Freedom Officers Organization in Egypt. This cannot be concealed. Even if he didn't say it, the British army in Cyprus would also report it.

But this unauthorized action was directly forgiven by Norman Brook because of the success of the result.

"By the way, Alan, after your term as the Commissioner of Malaya is over, are you willing to take charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Do the job of Sir Ismay now." Norman Brooke said with a smile on his face, saying that I am very optimistic about you road.

Of course, Alan Wilson received the proper signal of progress, and directly expressed his positive response to the care and love of the chief civil servants, and then mentioned his own difficulties, "Malaya's work has not been on the right track, of course I am very Would love to go home right away, but it's always not reassuring."

"No problem, I also expect you to make greater achievements." Norman Brook nodded in satisfaction, "You have worked hard these past few months, take a good rest, otherwise Pamela may embarrass me, an old man, and be inconsiderate .”

"Sir Norman, you are in your prime, but the word old has nothing to do with it." Alan Wilson exclaimed in amazement, "Thank you Sir for your approval, then I will go first."

Regarding the remedial lessons for Farouk I, there were only two people at the time, and Grace, the only one who knew the inside story, had returned to Northern Rhodesia.Alan Wilson did not report.After all, this matter is suspected of poaching the corner of the British Empire. Although he is essentially thinking about the British, it is something that cannot be announced.

Pamela Mountbatten is at the Emerald House Manor in Hawkson. Because Alan Wilson brought back some cuneiform clay tablets for collection, Pamela Mountbatten put these historical relics in the Emerald House for collection. I also went to Hockson.

When Alan Wilson felt it, Princess Margaret was also there, and they were very happy to see Alan Wilson who had been on tour for several months coming back.

Seeing his wife, he was still thinking about Alan Wilson, who was slapping his face with a stick. He proved with practical actions that he would never get rid of the problem of bragging in front of women in his life. The tricks of the Dragoon sisters were tailor-made for him. .

Talking about the contribution made by this tour to the empire, including but not limited to the achievements of Egypt, Iran and the Gold Coast, Alan Wilson pinched his waist with both hands, with an awesome tone.

"It's been hard work!" Pamela Mountbatten knew that her husband's final destination was Iran's oil disputes, which could be regarded as eliminating hidden dangers for her. "By the way, do you want to see the clay tablet you brought back? The house is gone, go get the key."

Speaking of which, Pamela Mountbatten got up and went upstairs. Princess Margaret moved her buttocks and sat next to Alan Wilson.

Alan Wilson was vigilant, staring straight at his sister-in-law, and just about to speak, the princess leaned over with a look of admiration, leaving her warm red lips.

"You're crazy, I'm your brother-in-law." Alan Wilson, who couldn't avoid it, reprimanded in a low voice, not forgetting to glance upstairs.

Chapter 6: I'm more useful than God

This kind of thing can be big or small, but he should be cautious. The British limited edition luxury car in front of him can certainly bring a great sense of accomplishment to any man, but at the same time, risks and opportunities coexist. The heart stopped abruptly.

But Alan Wilson didn't dare to be too tough. Although he kept saying that Princess Margaret was not an important member of the royal family, that was just rhetoric. Did the royal family have its own set of criteria for judging?

He's scared!Princess Margaret's eyes flashed with pride, this discovery was enough to make her happy.The bastard still has something to fear.

"Be honest!" Alan Wilson lowered his voice, showing a standard sternness.

Although she lacked confidence, Princess Margaret was quite obedient this time, so there was really no next move.

Not long after, Pamela Mountbatten came out with the key, and took her husband's arm and walked to the Emerald House. Alan Wilson hadn't looked at it carefully after the Emerald House was built.This is also the first time!

"It's a pity that the Amber Room in Dio has disappeared, otherwise I really want to see what the Amber Room looks like." Alan Wilson expressed his feelings. It is a matter of different people's opinions as to which value is amber or emerald in terms of raw materials.

"If there are drawings, you can consider copying one." Pamela Mountbatten was very interested after hearing this, but said with some regret, "It is estimated that only the Soviets kept pictures of the Amber Room. not easy."

"It's really not easy!" Alan Wilson walked around a corner and saw the harvest of this trip to the Middle East, the cuneiform clay tablet, it doesn't matter if you don't understand what it means, as long as you don't understand it.

"It's better to ask for some gold, these clay tablets are useless." Princess Margaret commented seemingly wisely.

"This is much more valuable than gold. There are tens of thousands of tons of gold in the treasuries of various countries, but there are not so many of this kind of clay tablet." Alan Wilson walked in front of the clay tablet, his face full of excitement. He feels the feeling of Egyptian cultural relics now.

In fact, Chinese museums have ancient Egyptian cultural relics, which are national treasures. You must know that they cannot be obtained through normal channels. China is not like the British who colonized Egypt, and it is impossible to snatch them.