British civil servant

I don't know if Alan Wilson is the only helicopter without a tail rotor. Anyway, it fits the usual British ugly style.Naturally, this kind of helicopter has no development potential and will soon be abandoned.

Now the British helicopter manufacturing company, Bristol Aircraft Company, finally got rid of the previous tailless rotor layout.Alan Wilson felt that he seemed to be able to help the development of British helicopters.

At least he has seen the helicopters of later generations. Many weapons of later generations may not be fully adapted to this era, but there are still places for reference in appearance. After all, the aerodynamic layout has been developed for so many years.

"The British military industry should really avoid detours. After all, the current British foundation is so weak that it can no longer afford it." Finally, almost ten years after the end of the war, Alan Wilson finally thought of this.

We can't use the old ship that is older than his father to support the scene during naval gun diplomacy. Britain also needs some new things, otherwise it will be a waste of time sooner or later.

The news of the task force exercise in Tokyo Bay spread to all parties in the Geneva meeting. The major British media, which would never bow to the government, coincidentally did not receive any pressure from the government and started their own reports.

Public opinion in the UK focused on the fact that the UK was beneficial to help the French evacuate, while outside the UK, the traditional British media was not so polite, clamoring to give North Vietnam a little color.

At the Geneva Conference, the news of the Gulf of Tonkin exercise was considered by the Soviet Union as a demonstration by the United Kingdom against the socialist family. In fact, it was, but to a degree between unacceptable and acceptable.

In his call back to Moscow, Molotov said that this is just the UK looking for a sense of presence by taking advantage of the international hotspot situation.

"There is no doubt that the main negotiating opponent is the United States, and Britain's move will not have any consequences." Khrushchev quickly called Molotov back, "From Comrade Molotov's telegram, I and Comrades all believe that this is Britain trying to fight for a decent retreat for France, just like in [-], Britain was trying its best to help France restore its status as a great power. In fact, we all understand that Britain and France are no longer the opponents of the Soviet Union It is the fundamental purpose of diplomats to maintain the unity on our side while trying to keep the other side from being united.”

"My personal suggestion is that we should ask the Chinese comrades what they really think, and try to embarrass the United States on the North Korean issue. After all, China is the party involved in the Korean War, and it should naturally speak out. But what about the Vietnam issue? We'd better Still don't make a statement."

Consistent with the memories in Alan Wilson's mind, the Soviet Union at this moment is not interested in distant Southeast Asia.Bloodletting France through Vietnam is not a matter of particular concern to the Soviet Union. If it is replaced by bloodletting from the United States, that is another issue.

In another location, British Foreign Secretary Morrison and French Foreign Minister Georges Pidour were communicating with Under Secretary of State Smith after Dulles left.

"We are very supportive of the position of the United States. In fact, this point has never wavered. But on the Vietnam issue, I believe Washington also knows that France's demands are not excessive. We must maintain the balance between North and South Vietnam. It is the same as the Korean peninsula! Otherwise! If so, once the domino theory emerges, the future world will be terrible.”

"The question is what does the other party think?" Smith spread his hands, "You have also seen that both the Soviet Union and China are difficult to deal with, and they have been confronting us tit for tat."

"This matter, I think? It shouldn't be a problem!" Morrison smiled slightly. "It is not so difficult to reach a consensus on the Vietnam issue alone. Of course, our countries must unite."

Chapter 762 National Self-Determination

"Is the Royal Navy in Tokyo Bay?" Smith was stunned and then asked, "Is it a demonstration or is it going to join the war?"

Despite this question, Smith thinks it must be the former?Will Britain go to war for another country?Isn't that a joke?The United States understands Britain, just like farmers understand fertilizers, and Britain will never be able to do this kind of thing.

"The Royal Navy is only helping France to put pressure on the North Vietnamese guerrillas not to act rashly." Morrison's answer was not as expected. Britain was indeed not righteous enough to start a war for the face of the French.

The Royal Navy that appeared in the waters of Tokyo Bay was out of the unity of the free world to help calm the pro-Soviet forces occupying a large area of ​​North Vietnam, so that the situation would not continue to deteriorate and affect the negotiations at the Geneva Conference.

Smith agreed with this explanation, and he also knew that the real Secretary of State Dulles, at the critical moment of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, had endless issues with North Korea. up.

The French were actually dissatisfied with this, thinking that the actions of the United States at the Geneva meeting were too selfish.It is only because of the national strength of the United States that I endured it.

"Of course, we are for the unity of the free world." Smith was only Dulles' deputy. Dulles himself had returned to China, but at this time he also promised to take care of the interests of France as much as possible.

Although the Battle of Dien Bien Phu has ended due to the defeat of France, the enemy camp cannot be allowed to take advantage of it.At worst, we must strive for a partition between the North and the South. This is the bottom line, blocking the two main directions of the pro-Soviet forces spreading around the world, and at the same time expressing the solemn position of the free world.

It's not a good thing for the free world to really take off the French's underpants.The United States' attitude towards Western European countries also hopes to have some important allies, rather than idiots who cannot help at critical moments.

It is undeniable that there is also an arrogant voice in the United States, who believes that the era of the United States has come and will last for a long time.

But there are also voices who believe that in the face of an enemy like the Soviet Union, the advantage of the United States is that these powerful allies are better than those of the Soviet Union's insignificant allies.

If Alan Wilson is here, he will definitely understand that history is not a simple repetition. He still remembers the time when the United States was in power under the Sleeping King. The public opinion in the United States only needs to take stock of the advantages of the United States. The United States has strong allies to support it. .

In the face of an opponent who has grown up, this kind of remarks is true on the one hand, and it also has a courageous effect on the other.Just like the United Kingdom before World War I, it was willing to repeat Britain's extensive alliances around the world, so that the Germans should not act rashly.

But to be honest, this kind of alliance system is useful, but you can't expect to be a death squad without doing your own allies.At the end of the day, Britain still ended up fighting the Germans in person, which was unavoidable.

It can be said that Britain's participation in the two world wars can be regarded as exhausting its national power for hegemony.As for the United States in later generations, as far as Alan Wilson is concerned, in his memory, the United States is still encouraging its allies to become death squads, and he hides behind to support.

But the United States has another side. The United States is rich in martial arts and often needs some less powerful countries as stepping stones. It is the Americans who are experts in attacking the third world.

This provocative move in the Gulf of Tokyo should have belonged to the Gulf of Tokyo incident initiated by the Americans.

The difference is that it is impossible for everyone in North Vietnam to have a gun, let alone a few torpedo boats and the Royal Navy. After a few days of contact, Alan Wilson knew that the waters of Tokyo Bay were calm.

Of course, the exercise of the task force is also useful, at least it can boost the morale of the free world.This is especially true for the French who still control many parts of South Vietnam.

At this time, Alan Wilson took a few Australian newspapers to see what the public opinion of this country similar to the status of the Anxi Protectorate was. As expected, he sang praises for the actions of the Royal Navy in Tokyo Bay, thinking that An act of justice.

The waters of Tokyo Bay are calm and the weather is not changeable. Britain is facing the Atlantic waters known as the Ocean of Storms. Once it sails with a full load of combat conditions, as long as the waves are a little big, the deck may be flooded by sea water at any time. , Therefore, in terms of warship design, British designers have made the Royal Navy's ships of all levels have strong seaworthiness, surpassing any current country in this regard.

At least there is no de-industrialization in the current UK, and the routine operation of later generations that is full of minor problems does not exist in this era.

The replenishment of the task force in Tokyo Bay is also quite convenient. The Xiangjiang River is not very far away, and it is considered safe at present, and it can support a cruise for a period of time. At least it will not be a problem to persist until the Geneva meeting has a result.

"Pamela is coming back!" Princess Margaret sat on Alan Wilson's lap, bluffing to scare her brother-in-law, scratching with her little hand, not knowing what she was doing.

"I'm back, is it you who is in trouble? What are you doing now?" Alan Wilson pretended to be serious, but the seriousness at this time was not normal, who let the murder weapon be held.

"Go, you're the one who seduced me." Princess Margaret exhaled like blue, and kept on maliciously framing.

A promising imperial commissioner, at this time, was made too angry by the princess of the royal family. After a long time, the princess decided to clean it up. After a while, she wiped her hands and came out, looking thoughtful.

The two didn't pierce the last window paper, but they were one step closer. What made Her Royal Highness angry was that this courageous brother-in-law showed hesitation on this point, which made people very dissatisfied.

The thoughtful princess leaned directly into Alan Wilson's arms and sighed, "What should I do now?"

"I'm only thinking about what to do now. I didn't feel like I was a princess when I was seduced before." Alan Wilson babbled and said that he had taught the princess to follow the right path, but the princess didn't listen to discipline. .

"Pamela is not suitable to know about this." By coincidence, the brother-in-law and sister-in-law spoke almost at the same time, and then they were taken aback, looked at each other and smiled, unexpectedly reaching a consensus so quickly.

Knowing that his wife had finished working on the biological company, Alan Wilson also remembered his original intention of making a little contribution to the British military industry, and started to get busy.

I am not targeting anyone in the field that started very early and ended up with no results.I am judged by the United Kingdom. After entering the twentieth century, except for the naval armament, most of the armaments failed in other fields, and there were very few achievements. Everyone used smoothbore guns, and British tanks used rifled guns. example of.

He really wants to make the British military industry avoid detours. After all, today is different. Britain’s wealth accumulation has been exhausted through the two world wars. It is like the German High Seas Fleet piled up with two strong standards before World War I. I can only think about it.

Saving costs and doing big things with a small amount of money will inevitably be a dead end for the British army in the future. He can't just watch a bunch of failed products enter the British army, and then retire after a few years of service.

It’s just that Alan Wilson wants to help the British military industry avoid detours, but it’s not easy. He can’t imagine any other impressive works of British military equipment in later generations. Vertical take-off and landing is considered a success, but that’s because of the British military. The large-scale aircraft carrier is decommissioned, and the payable goods that are produced, now that the UK has a large-scale aircraft carrier, then there is no need to consider it.

"It's not good for me to copy American weapons because of the special relationship between Britain and the United States?" Alan Wilson touched his chin. The biggest problem with traditional weapons for decades is that the things made with good technology are surprisingly ugly.

In the end, the imperial commissioner made the following judgment, copying the shell is not plagiarism, the level of science and technology in the UK is not bad, and it must have its own technical core to support it.

This is the result of Alan Wilson's hard work day and night before Pamela Mountbatten came back.

For the sake of the British Empire, I have devoted myself to death. What is the meaning of some plagiarism?The design drawing he made first is undoubtedly his original design, so there is nothing to say.

When Alan Wilson recalled some military development trends and wrote a diary to record.

The war of words and guns at the Geneva Conference has not stopped. The security issues of the Indochina Peninsula and the consideration that the United States must stand on the side of France have made this issue a battlefield.

For the UK there is a need and a problem without being offensive to the opposing camp.Alan Wilson, who was thinking about what kind of armament to copy the Americans, helped the respected foreign secretary.

Foreign Secretary Morrison made a statement on this issue. Starting from national self-determination, he spoke for the partition of the North and the South and the status of Cambodia and Laos. "Many former colonies have a very taken-for-granted idea, that is, they think that the territory managed by the suzerain country Naturally it belongs to them, Indians have it, Indonesians have it, it doesn't make sense."

"While accusing the suzerain country of colonization, while expressing its territorial ambitions after independence, how to deal with this matter? Our British ideas are not complicated. We must ensure the status of independent entities of Cambodia and Laos, otherwise there will be no way to talk. The French are even Without it, the war will continue."

"The UK must have ideas about the specific measures." Molotov asked after listening.

"It's not that the UK has an idea, but to witness the independence process of the French territories under the just ruling of the international community. I don't think this is a very excessive request, unless the Soviet Union objects?" Morrison nodded slightly, "I believe , The Soviet Union also endorsed this move, all for the sake of peace."

Chapter 763 Blessing and Misfortune Depend

"This is a fair idea." U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Smith hurriedly expressed his stance, singing praises for Britain's proposition.

In fact, this time the Geneva Conference was mainly convened by the United Kingdom, which was used to discuss the main contradictions in the current world. However, although the United Kingdom was the promoter, the United States and the Soviet Union stole too much limelight.

Alan Wilson was also helpless in this regard. When the Geneva Conference was mentioned by later generations, of course the United States and the Soviet Union occupied most of the famous scenes, and China also emphasized its own role.But almost the role of the United Kingdom has been forgotten, but this can't be helped, who made the United Kingdom have completely declined.

But obviously at this moment, Smith remembered the role of the United Kingdom. The United States had already been at odds with the opposite camp on the North Korea issue, and now it should strive for a moderate attitude.

Moreover, this proposal also happens to be very much in the interests of the United States.Washington did not want to fight another war in the Indochina Peninsula as soon as the Korean War ended. Being able to stabilize the Indochina Peninsula, even if it is only a temporary peace, is considered a victory.

Moreover, this is also in line with the national self-determination that the United States has always advocated after the war, and it will help establish the promotion of similar claims in the United States.

The United Kingdom and the United States stood together, and France did not object. The Group of Sixteen immediately adopted a common position to clarify the development of political entities after the independence of the French colonies.

"We have to think about it!" Molotov had a feeling that the rhythm of the meeting seemed to have something the Soviet Union didn't understand.

It has to be said that Molotov's sense is very keen, and he didn't know that several heavyweight players involved in the two camps had already communicated with the United States and the Soviet Union before informing them.

"If we had known that India was like this after independence, we should have fragmented India." After the meeting, Foreign Secretary Morrison and US Deputy Secretary of State Smith said, "Some parts of Nehru's India are not very pleasant. Don't worry, they are still looking for troubles with Portugal, the world is already very complicated, and India's ambiguity is very worrying."

When Morrison said this, he also implied from the side that once the French colonies become independent as a whole, if they become a country.It may disrupt the balance of Southeast Asia. If the three French colonial countries are merged, it will be a country with an area of ​​80 square kilometers and a population of 4000 million.

Among the independent countries in the world today, neither the population nor the area is considered small.Except for the Soviet Union, there is no such big country in Europe, let alone Southeast Asia.

And now that North Vietnam has defeated France, the momentum is very high. Once it is not satisfied with its current interests, it will lead to overall chaos in Southeast Asia. If this prospect appears, it will be too late to take a containment attitude.

"This threat is indeed worthy of vigilance." Smith also had a serious face. It is not uncommon for similar things to happen. The Korean War that just ended was similar. Although the Korean War did not damage the national power of the United States, tens of billions of military expenditures were also spent.

If it was replaced with a larger area, wouldn't the United States have to invest more money?

"If the colonies we quit are like North Korea and Vietnam, then we won't do anything else in the next few decades." Morrison sighed slightly. At this time, he is no longer the same as when he was the foreign secretary. , it doesn't blush at all.

While the free world is communicating with each other and insisting on its own views, the Soviet bloc is also unifying its voice and preparing for the next struggle.But the enemy is ugly and cunning, so be prepared to fail to achieve your goal.

"Why didn't I know that people in Newfoundland like to eat this food? I was the local administrator." Although he said so, Alan Wilson was not ambiguous. After all, it was sent by his wife, Pamela Mountbatten Knowing that my husband is greedy and picky about eating.

Salmon caviar, in autumn and winter.The large, hard-shelled salmon eggs are laid in shallow gravel-filled troughs that the female fish have dug in the bottom of the river.In the cold winter, the fish eggs develop slowly, and according to their rules, the small fish hatch only when the forest stream is completely melted in spring.At first, they hid among the stones at the bottom of the river, small fish only half an inch long.

They don't eat and live off a large protein sac.Until the protein sac is absorbed, the small fish start to go to the stream to find small insects to eat.

For the locals in Newfoundland, this is not a cherished thing, but Alan Wilson was already disgusted by the sight of seafood at the time, so he didn't try it much, but it actually tastes good now.

"The taste is not bad!" Princess Margaret commented neither salty nor bland.

Princess Margaret is no longer surprised by the richness of Allen Wilson's logistics support. Pamela Mountbatten always asks business partners from all over the country to bring local delicious food. It seems that this has become a habit.

"That's jealousy, jealousy of the relationship between our husband and wife." Alan Wilson said in his heart that he really didn't think it was delicious, he just tried something new, but at this moment, he thought of loyalty in his heart and refuted Her Royal Highness's remarks.

He is now waiting for his wife to return in triumph. A long separation will cause problems.However, a few senior executives from North Rhodesia said that their wife's life is still very boring, and they have already expressed their intention to come back after finishing this busy period.

During the communication with each other, the two also knew what they were busy with recently.

After enjoying his wife's love, Alan Wilson took out Sir Ismay's telegram that had just arrived, and after a glance, he knew that the negotiations were still at a stage where nothing was progressing every day.At first it was a North Korean problem, now it is a Vietnam problem.

The optimism in the telegram was palpable, with Sir Ismay saying there was little problem of reaching a consensus.

Alan Wilson didn't understand. He obviously wanted to carry out the Munich conspiracy, but he still had to act awe-inspiring in public, wasting so much time on every detail of the meeting?But thinking that maybe the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is of this nature, there is no way.

In fact, this kind of time-consuming negotiation is indeed very boring every day. Unlike the countless details that are filled in by public opinion, the two parties in the Geneva negotiation just talk to themselves routinely every day, and then analyze each other's words after going back. , On the second day, I repeated yesterday's position again. After so many repetitions, I finally felt that there was no space to fight for, and then I went to the next small detail.

This is the reason why Panmunjom negotiations took so long. Compared with the former, the Geneva meeting has taken more than a month, which is really not too long.

Of course, some trends can be seen even now, regarding the persistence of the Vietnam War.France doesn't want to fall into this quagmire anymore, and neither does a certain big country.While Britain backed France, Britain and France took a common position and eventually convinced the United States that the current suite was the most appropriate.

As for the fact that the Soviet Union still cannot see the little North Vietnam, some trends related to the final result have been clearly manifested since this time.

Mendès France, chairman of the French Council of Ministers, also rushed to Geneva to express France's attitude.The United States, Britain, and France, two generations of the Group of Sixteen, put forward the final proposal for the independence of the four French colonies, and stated that this is the bottom line.

At this point, Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov also felt that this was the final outcome of this meeting.

Now there is only one consensus to be launched, and it may take some time. Alan Wilson, who has received news from Geneva and is a colony of British Malaya and the capital of the Malay Peninsula, is taking a walk with his wife.

"I heard that it was very lively here a while ago, and many celebrities came here?" Pamela Mountbatten seemed to be very interested in this matter, and kept asking after she came back.

"There is such a thing. The colonial government wants to create a major award to disintegrate the resistance from the ideological field." Alan Wilson, who had been prepared in his heart, talked about this topic endlessly.

"Oh, I was just asking casually." Pamela Mountbatten chuckled. She had already asked Princess Margaret, and her husband was fairly honest and did not behave too abnormally.

However, Pamela Mountbatten didn't know that Vivien Leigh, Yaqian Caoxun, and Xia Meng hadn't left yet, but she heard from her husband that the island was sold, "Is this as a thank you?"

"On the one hand, sell some small islands to alleviate financial problems. Giving these big stars may attract some rich people and increase the economic vitality of the colony." Alan Wilson, who was holding his wife's little hand, let out a sigh of relief, "In addition to these things recently In addition, there is only the matter of helping the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to find out information, and I feel that it is not over yet."

"Which aspect? Isn't it going to end soon?" Pamela Mountbatten patted her forehead lightly when she said this, as if she just remembered something, "By the way, the French don't need to be depressed. I received a report from the oil company. The news that oil resources have been discovered in Algeria will surely make the French happy."

Alan Wilson opened his mouth for a long time before saying, "I don't know if the Algerians are happy or not."

"Why don't you ask about the cost of mining?" Pamela Mountbatten frowned slightly, feeling that her husband had missed the point, and said, "The French intend to spend a sum of money to occupy a larger share."

"Let me think about it!" Alan Wilson knew that his wife was thinking about how to maximize her interests, but what he was thinking about was whether the local area was safe.

If the French did not have a long memory, the war in Algeria would probably become very cruel. Alan Wilson remembered that Algeria was an oil resource discovered after independence.

The discovery of oil resources at this time is not a good thing for Algeria, which is not yet independent.

Later generations of the United States did not hesitate to fight against oil and gas-rich countries. If the French think the same way, the Algerians will be out of luck.

Chapter 764 The last good time

"Have you thought about it?" Pamela Mountbatten didn't understand why her husband was so embarrassed after thinking for so long?

"No, it's easy to do economic calculations. You've earned it now, but it's difficult to do political calculations. You need to think about the changes this oil resource has brought to France." Alan Wilson shook his head slightly and asked, "You Want France to overtake England?"

Pamela Mountbatten shook his head, and Alan Wilson chuckled and said, "That's it, and I don't want to. But the discovery of oil resources has spread, otherwise the French would not have paid for a larger share. Algeria It’s the heart of French Africa, even the French think so.”