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France has a much deeper understanding of suspicious allies than the UK. Since de Gaulle came to power, he has already regarded the expulsion of foreign troops in the country as a must.

"Send a memorandum to London and Washington." De Gaulle said to his old friend Georges Pittour, "That is to say, now NATO no longer meets the basic security needs of the entire free world, and France's responsibilities have also expanded to all parts of the world, so It is proposed to establish a council composed of the United States, Britain, and France in NATO to hold the decision-making power on world political and strategic issues."

This memorandum was immediately sent from Paris, but at this time the British foreign minister was in the Middle East. Although it was judged that there was little hope of resolving the Iran issue, it was still necessary to come and talk after a hard time.

Because the Foreign Minister is meeting with Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh, this memorandum conveyed from London was first seen by Alan Wilson, the executive undersecretary, and he understood what was going on at first glance, "Oh, we are going to withdraw from NATO gone."

Since de Gaulle came to power, this is a certainty. France at least thinks that it is no worse than the United Kingdom. Britain is the deputy commander of NATO and the secretary general of NATO. Then France is treated the same as Belgium and the Netherlands?There are indeed some things that the French cannot accept.

"Executive Undersecretary, what did you say in this telegram?" Dixon didn't hear the muttering of his immediate boss, his voice was too low.

"Oh, it's nothing serious. A memorandum, wait for the minister to finish talking, and then we will inform the minister of the memorandum." Alan Wilson looked indifferent, and described the matter as lightly as possible.

In fact, he is still calculating how much of the Persian Gulf countries that Britain can still control, after losing Iran, can still occupy the world's oil reserves. It should be calculated in terms of land area. Of course, the major countries in the Middle East are undoubtedly Saudi Arabia and Iran.

But the current Saudi Arabia has no future status, and the gold standard has not stabilized the petrodollar.Countries are on the gold standard.Simply put, Saudi Arabia is currently in a situation where there is no way to sell the country.

At present, the United States chooses to support the target, because of the gold standard factor, not only must it have oil, but also its own strength is not too bad.

Saudi Arabia is a weak chicken in the eyes of the United States.On the contrary, Iran, as the successor of the ancient Persian country, has a population of more than 2000 million, which is much more powerful than Saudi Arabia, which has a population of less than 400 million. Iran not only has a lot of oil, but also has self-sufficiency. It is a good helper to support.

Saudi Arabia has such a small population, its military strength is not very good, and its area is large but it is all desert, so its value is greatly reduced in the eyes of the United States.

And because of the Israeli factor, the important countries among the Arab countries, whether it is Syria, which is pro-Soviet in the form of a republic, or Egypt and Iraq, where the monarchy is inclined to the United Kingdom, have one thing in common: they are hostile to Israel.

Even if the United States supports Saudi Arabia, it has no say in the Arab world. Instead of doing this, it might as well support Iran, which has a large land area, good basic conditions, and a population of more than 2000 million.

Compared with Iran, even Saudi Arabia, which is not very high in the Arab world, is really of little value in the eyes of the United States.

However, Saudi Arabia is not as important as Iran. It does not mean that Saudi Arabia can take care of Britain at will. Saudi Arabia has long voted for the United States.If the United Kingdom wants to preserve its existing interests, the United States may not find a chance. If it wants to take any action against Saudi Arabia, the United States will definitely not do it.

If Iran cannot be turned back this time, the two largest countries in the Middle East and the United Kingdom will lose their influence.

But even so, Alan Wilson, who has a strong key government reserve for future generations, almost immediately remembered the oil reserves and proportions of the countries in the Middle East, in the Persian Gulf, the largest oil depot in the world.Of course, Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly the first, and Iran is the second who is not stable.

Iran's oil reserves are actually not far behind other countries, not much more than Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.

Later, why did Saddam annex Kuwait? On the one hand, Iraq was indeed overwhelmed by foreign debts.

Another aspect is a bigger goal. Iraq and Kuwait have oil reserves that are comparable to Saudi Arabia. Iraq also occupies the Mesopotamia. , Waving the oil stick is much more powerful than Saudi Arabia.

In addition, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain, which do not exist yet but are all under the protection of the United Kingdom, are pocket emirates.

Even if it loses control of Iran, the remaining Persian Gulf oil controlled by Britain can still satisfy its imperial strategy.

Alan Wilson is even calculating the cost of mining. It is well known that the cost of mining in Saudi Arabia is extremely low. If you want to form competition, most countries are not Saudi Arabia's opponents.Considering the distance issue, Libya can actually compete with Saudi Arabia.The direct mining cost is not Saudi Arabia's opponent, but Libya is close to Europe and does not have to pay the toll of the Suez Canal.

Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates can compete with Saudi Arabia, but Iraq's cost cannot compete with Saudi Arabia.As for Iran's mining costs are still higher than these countries.

After all, the legacy of the British Empire is rich, and Alan Wilson supported his wife and discovered oil reserves in Libya.After calculating the cards in his hand, as long as he can keep the remaining existing achievements, even if he loses Iran, he can still implement the strategy in his mind.

"If this is used as an excuse to hijack the European market and establish links with Iraq, Kuwait, and the Emirates to market and energy production? This is not a bad thing."

In the eyes of other diplomats, the corner of his immediate boss's mouth twitched, he was pacing back and forth in a daze, and his face was solemn, as if he was thinking about the future of the British Empire. In fact, he was very happy, what a good excuse.

Use the Iranian oil crisis as an excuse to push for a mini-OPEC, and he already has a plausible reason to offer advice whenever the foreign secretary asks.

Time passed little by little, and Harold Wilson finally ended the talk and walked out of the meeting room.Iranian Prime Minister Mossadegh followed closely behind, with the same serious expression on his face, obviously the talks were not going well.

"We lost Iran." Harold Wilson said in a low voice, "This is a contempt for Britain."

Alan Wilson looked at Mossadegh, the Iranian Prime Minister did not refute, apparently acquiescing that Harold Wilson's words were true, and said, "Prime Minister Mossadegh, maybe you think this is a good thing for Iran .But it’s not that easy. You will know the consequences of humiliating the UK this time.”

"Sir, is it a mistake for Iran to withdraw its own interests?" Mossadegh asked back after hearing this.

"We already know who is backing Iran. Needless to say, it is too clear." Alan Wilson is not trying to trick Mossadegh. MI[-] has already made a judgment, and behind Iran is a grown-up white-eyed wolf jumping up and down. .

At this point, no matter what Pahlavi or Mossadegh thinks, now that Iran has made up its mind, Alan Wilson has become less polite in speaking.

Although it was the British Petroleum Company, the competitor of his wife's property, which was lost, it was also the property of the British Empire. From the perspective of safeguarding British interests, he always had to say a few words.

"Do the British still think it's the era of imperialism?"

"Now it seems that the Shah Shah presided over the Prime Minister to re-finalize the oil distribution, which is a wise move."

"You have to think so, and I don't deny it." Alan Wilson looked at the Iranian diplomat who showed patriotism, and said condescendingly, "It will definitely not be the case, and Iran should not think that it will get anything, Britain After all, there are only 5000 million people, and the population of the United States and the Soviet Union is three times that of the United Kingdom. The Iranians feel that they have suffered a lot from supporting the United Kingdom, and they will be better off with a fart protector?"

"If you give less, countries with larger populations will not feel the benefits. If you give more, can Iran bear it? The population is constantly growing. Countries with millions of people can live well by selling resources, but absolutely Does not include Iran."

"After you go back, think about it carefully. Is this the truth? Can a country with a population of tens of millions hand over everything to oil? How much benefit are you going to give to your so-called allies?"

Alan Wilson always speaks with data, and it was impossible to refute it for a while. Mossadegh stopped and continued to argue, "I have already explained Iran's attitude. Of course we do not want to be hostile to Britain, but there is something about Iran. For the national interest, there should be more competitors instead of a certain country in a monopoly position. Iran’s withdrawal of oil will openly call for cooperation, and any country can sign a contract with Iran.”

"Britain has clarified Iran's attitude." Harold Wilson nodded deeply and stopped talking.

The talks between Britain and Iran broke up unhappy. After the Iranians left, Harold Wilson sat down and said that he would take tough measures to protect the interests of the British Empire. Elections were coming soon, and the Labor Party could not back down.

Alan Wilson, who has been counting the cards in his hand in the past few days, said in a timely manner, "Dear Minister, a telegram has just been transferred from London, which may be of help to us. There have been changes in France. "

"Oh?" Harold Wilson frowned, read the memorandum about France sharing NATO's leadership, and finally shook his head, "How is this possible?"

"How is it impossible? Even if we don't stop it, Washington is not willing. Why does the UK want to do this villain? MI[-] has determined that the person who caused the trouble this time is our suspicious ally."

Alan Wilson spread his hands, and whispered in an attitude that had nothing to do with himself, "It would be better for the United States to refuse."

Chapter 983 Oil Reserve Plan

"Will it be so smooth?" Harold Wilson looked thoughtful when he heard it, and then seemed to remember something, "Can we work with France to make the United States stand by the British side?"

"This is unlikely, Minister. There are many reasons why the United States chose Iran. Iran, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union have all had enemies. Almost none, if Britain and France stand together, first we exclude the factor of war, the United States is nothing more than supporting the opposition in our two spheres of influence, Iran is naturally the most suitable choice, and we choose France to deal with it together, it may not necessarily be effective.”

"France's interests are mainly concentrated in Africa, while our interests are clearly prioritized in Asia, including the Far East and the Middle East. It is impossible to be intimate. Now let's talk about this memorandum. What France wants is to be on an equal footing with Britain and the United States If we don’t mention the United States, we actually disagree in our hearts.”

"If we are to be honest, within the framework of NATO, the United Kingdom is an auxiliary, and the real leader is indeed the United States. We have interests in NATO, and the interests of the United States are even greater. Not to mention anything else, since France's claim is equal, then The commander-in-chief of NATO must not reserve it for the United States, does the minister think Washington will agree?"

"I don't think I will agree." Harold Wilson followed the train of thought of the executive deputy secretary, shook his head and smiled wryly, "France is still not skilled enough in diplomacy. It is impossible to insist on this kind of thing."

"So, France's request will indeed not succeed. We do not oppose it, and the United States will certainly oppose it. If the United States puts pressure on the United Kingdom to join the United States in opposing it, we must oppose it after the Americans."

Alan Wilson said a tongue twister, "I believe that General de Gaulle's memorandum is not for such a simple purpose. There will be more things in the future. But at present, it will not help much with the Iran issue. But we can drag the issue to the When France’s attitude coincides, what is the current government’s attitude in the face of Iran’s move to take back state-owned enterprises?”

"You must show a tough stance." Harold Wilson said categorically. Elections are coming soon. This time, the Iran issue may be made a fuss by the Conservative Party. There is only one choice before the Labor Party, and it cannot be counted like this up.

"Let's have a good talk with Iraq, Kuwait, and the emirates who can still exert influence. This time, let Iran seriously appreciate the strength of the United Kingdom."

In the Iranian oil crisis five years ago, the UK actually had few solutions. The US’s foreign debt was not paid off, and Malaya’s development had not yet taken shape. Although Iran was still within its ability to sanction sanctions, there was no comparison.

"Alan, what do you want to say." Harold Wilson already felt that his executive deputy secretary had some ideas.

"This requires the support of cabinet decision-making, which is synchronized with the plan of our market and energy base. The first step is to get a good news, to pass a decision called the oil reserve plan, which requires communication between the minister and the prime minister."

Alan Wilson took out the work results of the past few days, of course not the part of manned spaceflight.

"French oil reserves?" Harold Wilson muttered involuntarily as he looked at this plan.

France was the first country in the world to establish oil reserves.As early as the 20s, France required oil operators to maintain sufficient oil reserves.France established the "National Liquid Fuels Agency" to manage oil reserves.The French strategic petroleum reserve is jointly managed and borne by the state, specialized agencies and oil producers and operators.

As a world power at that time, France did not control the oil producing areas in hand, so it first established oil reserves.The United Kingdom is different. The scope of the United Kingdom's strength includes the Middle East. Naturally, it does not need to establish large-scale oil reserves.

Most countries in the world established their national oil reserves during the world oil crisis in the 70s.

When the Foreign Secretary was looking at the oil reserve plan, Alan Wilson explained, "The last Iranian crisis, Britain is still recovering. Although it has not been damaged by its influence in the Middle East, it will not give much benefit to the Arabs. This time is completely different, the Malaya industrial base has taken shape, and we can provide whatever the pro-Anglo-Arab countries need.”

"Is it necessary to establish a 180-day oil reserve for the whole of the UK? Isn't it a little too much?" Harold Wilson saw the key point and was obviously surprised by this figure.

"Minister, in this way, the losses of BP can be reduced, and there is enough share to win over pro-British countries." Alan Wilson crossed his fingers, "It would be great if it could drive other European countries. The most important thing is , should have an effect on the government’s approval rating.”

The last words are nonsense by Alan Wilson. The support rate of the two parties in the UK has not changed for a long time. Those who don’t know think they are the supporters of the two parties in the United States in the future. No matter how good you are in favor of, I will oppose it.

But in fact, there are indeed a large number of voters in the UK who have become slack about the Labor Party's ruling for so long.

"It does take the Prime Minister's support to be successful." When it comes to approval ratings, Harold Wilson is not sleepy.Cabinet ministers and shadow cabinet ministers are not the same thing.

"A wise decision, my minister. We use the oil reserve plan and the upcoming negotiations with Iraq and Kuwait as bargaining chips. It should be possible to avoid losses due to a tough attitude. This is a moment to test the government's capabilities."

It's not too early for Alan Wilson to sing the praises of Harold Wilson and Prime Minister Attlee right now.

Sanctions on Iran can be implemented in one day, but as long as they last for more than a year, they can coincide with the time when France will withdraw from NATO. Things are generally related, as Lenin said.

It is a risky thing to do things in front of a country with an electoral system. It will either win a big victory or suffer heavy losses.Although several important figures in the Labor Party knew that the Labor Party was going to dissolve Parliament and hold an early general election, it was only known to a few of their ministers and the Prime Minister.

Even Eden of the Conservative Party didn't know about it, let alone other countries. When Prime Minister Attlee suddenly showed a tough attitude in the London House of Commons, he said that he wanted to sanction Iran, and he took out the idea that the United Kingdom would build enough oil for 180 days. When the reserve was planned, the House of Commons suddenly became a vegetable market.

This was completely unprepared for the Conservative Party. The No. [-] and No. [-] figures of the Conservative Party, Eden and Macmillan, were silent, which smelled a little unusual.

"Will Attlee want an early general election?" This is the question that Aiden and McMillan thought of at the same time.

Through the bbc broadcast, the entire British people also know that Iran's unfriendly behavior towards the UK.

"We support the Prime Minister's decision. All patriots cannot bear this insult to Britain." The Conservative Party has always appeared as a patriot. After a brief dispute, the leader of the Conservative Party, Eden, immediately made a final decision and expressed his position in the House of Commons , "The Persian Gulf is the energy center of the world, which is closely related to the prosperity of the United Kingdom. It belongs to the consensus of all British citizens. We all support the Prime Minister's response to the Iranian oil crisis."

Eden's statement caused prolonged applause in the House of Commons, a united parliament and a united Britain.The leader of the Conservative Party is wholeheartedly for the country and fully supports the current government's attitude, which has also spread throughout the country.

Under the consensus politics of the two parties, the British oil reserve plan was passed by the House of Commons, and the UK took this as an attitude, indicating that the UK will engage in a protracted war with Iran.

"Isn't this an extra card out of thin air?" Alan Wilson said to Dixon with a local telegram, "When we talk with Iraq and Kuwait two days later, we will have more room for maneuver."

The hegemony of British public opinion is also good at influencing, and Iran is responsible for everything, and Iran's oil industry will be severely damaged as a result.

In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Dulles arrived at the White House. Not long after, he met the current President Eisenhower. Dulles held two telegrams in his hand, which were the [-] version of the Iranian oil crisis, and France proposed to reorganize NATO, to make it bigger. Memorandum of Power.

"We still have to support Iran, Mr. President. Iran and Israel are the keys for the United States to enter the Middle East. Intellectually, we are willing to choose the Arabs. But we cannot abandon Israel. After all, Israel is alone and alone, which requires other major powers in the Middle East To draw the attention of the Arabs. There is no better option than Iran."

Dulles looked embarrassed, "Of course we don't want to be unhappy with Britain, but Iran's establishment of American influence is very important to the interests of the United States in the Middle East."

If the United States cannot abandon Israel, it is doomed to stand on the opposite side of the vast majority of Arab countries.Even if there are a few pro-American countries in Arab countries, they dare not stand on the side of the United States.The only influential Middle East power is Iran.

"Try to be as tactful as possible in refusing Britain's support." President Eisenhower pondered for a moment. "In terms of economic aid to Iran, don't let the United States directly express its position, but we agree to support the move of a late-developing power."

"I see." Dulles nodded, and immediately left the White House to start handling the matter. As for the French memorandum to reorganize NATO, he forgot.

Before the United Kingdom and the Gulf countries held a meeting, the International Monetary Fund provided Iran with 6000 million US dollars in economic assistance against the opposition of the United Kingdom. The news spread all over the world, and the whole United Kingdom was full of consternation.

"Is this my Suez Canal War?" Alan Wilson burned the telegram sent from London, but it was better than the real Suez Canal War.

When the International Monetary Fund makes such a decision at this time, there is no doubt that the United States has expressed its position, because the United States has a veto power for this organization.

Chapter 984 OPEC Established

But that's fine, if the UK can't even resist the 6000 million US dollars in economic aid, then all kinds of efforts will be unnecessary. This time, what the US has done this time can be regarded as a test for the UK.

Although this test came a bit late, it must be experienced. Compared with the Suez Canal War, which would be discredited once lost, the Iranian oil crisis can only be regarded as a one-month test.

The Gulf dignitaries who came to Basra included Princess Badiya of Iraq, Emir Abdullah Salim Al-Sabah of Kuwait, and the chiefs who were later collectively called the United Arab Emirates, but are still independent, including Qatar and Bahrain.This is because the United Kingdom can still control the countries of the Persian Gulf, and Iraq is the most powerful.

Coming to meet these pro-British monarchs is in itself the purpose of the Foreign Secretary's trip to the Middle East.The Iranian oil crisis was purely a sudden event, which caught the minister by surprise.

Alan Wilson knew in his heart that only one of these Gulf countries was more difficult to deal with, and that was Iraq.

For countries such as Kuwait and Qatar, the UK only needs to say a word, and they can only follow through, and they have no ability to resist at all. Iraq is different after all, and its strength is stronger.

However, since it is an old acquaintance, Princess Badiya, who is here, I believe that at least there will be no misunderstanding between the two parties. It depends on whether Alan Wilson can make the Iraqi royal family understand the severe situation now.

While Tehran was cheering and feeling that the United States had sent a shot in the arm, Basra, a major city in southern Iraq, opened the market and energy security conference this time.

Alan Wilson, the richest man in the world with a piece of cloth on his head, appeared in front of the royal family of the Gulf countries in a light-colored Arabian robe. This surprised the Foreign Secretary Harold Wilson. Even if he wants to do as the Romans do, it is a bit too much. .

No matter how hard it is, the royal family can't suffer. Although the Gulf countries are not lying on the oil depot like the later generations, the royal family's ostentation is still very amazing.

It is not difficult to determine the identity and status of a big man, obviously it is a very conspicuous target, he is wearing a decent Arabian robe, its texture is much better than that worn by ordinary people.The pleats were wide, yet not bloated around his somewhat corpulent but still graceful body.

There was little sign of peace and contentment in the face of the visitor, just as there was no sign of contempt for worldly pomp in his clothes.His appearance can be regarded as correct, but there is always a faint glint of pleasure lurking in the corner of his eyes, which shows that he has a carefully concealed desire for sex.

In other respects, his position taught him to control his expression at all times, and he could suddenly become stern and sanctimonious, despite the natural lightheartedness of that face and the pleasure-seeking nature of his disposition.

Even religious precepts cannot restrain this noble man. He has rolled up his sleeves and holds an exquisite Damascus steel knife in his hand.

Although his entire attire is in line with his beliefs, the exquisite clothes and the luxurious accessories can be seen at a glance. Although he maintains a very ethnic dress, the exquisite materials and workmanship can still add a sense of elegance to the simple clothes. Showing off the meaning makes people smell too much worldly vanity.

"The Emir of Kuwait, Abdullah Salem Sabah." Dixon reminded in a low voice.

"I said why there is a kind of nobleness rushing towards you." Alan Wilson bowed his head decisively to the supreme authority, took two steps forward, and greeted Princess Badia who appeared, "Dear princess, I haven't seen you for so long. , you are still so handsome, looking back at the past and thinking about it carefully, you can never forget the princess's magnificence."

"Mr. Wilson doesn't look like a gentleman at all. He's not afraid of Pamela making trouble for you." Princess Badia pointed out, using Pamela Mountbatten to scare the man in front of her.

"Dear princess, what Pamela admires most about me is that I am very honest and never say anything against my will just because of the other party's status and status." Alan Wilson pretended to be serious, "That's not me pursuit."

"I think she appreciates your mouth." Princess Badia covered her mouth and chuckled lightly.

This is also a fact. Alan Wilson, who was suspicious and unfounded, opened a gap from Princess Badia, and then took advantage of the opportunity to communicate with Emir Sabah of Kuwait.

Not only did Dixon admire him, but even Harold Wilson was amazed. The son-in-law of the Mountbatten family really had a lot of friends.

With good wishes for many monarchs, Alan Wilson introduced the current British Foreign Secretary, Harold Wilson, who will not know when he will be gone, for the representatives of these feudal reactionary forces.