British civil servant

The integration of British Airways this time is a matter of time. No country can support so many aircraft manufacturing companies. If so many companies exist at the same time, it will inevitably cause internal friction in the British aviation industry. The final result will naturally be that no one makes money.

Some industries are naturally suitable for monopoly, and the result of non-monopoly is to tear each other down. If Pamela Mountbatten does not do this, the British government will take the lead in doing so in the future.

Not only the aviation industry and Alan Wilson's impression, but also the British automobile industry and shipbuilding industry have been merged through nationalization, and of course they were all sold by Thatcher in the end.

Alan Wilson, who is about to leave for Basra, is still taking the time to replenish his physical strength. At the same time, he is trying to see if it is effective at Xiameng. He stretched out his hand to the familiar land with abundant aquatic plants. The feedback is very satisfactory, "Personal hygiene pay attention."

"Understood!" Xia Meng muttered softly with a red glow on her face, "I'm really not used to it."

It was another night of experiencing exotic customs. After many days of living in wine pools and meat forests, Alan Wilson became radiant.The diet also got rid of foods such as oysters and leeks.

"It's good to know." Alan Wilson touched Xia Meng's belly in satisfaction and sighed, "Our child may be very promising."

Will it?Xia Meng followed this idea and dreamed, "Mr. Wilson, do you have any dreams? I used to really want to be a star, but now I realize that even becoming a star is nothing in this world."

"Dream?" Alan Wilson was silent for a long time. It seemed that this question was very difficult for him. One day when I can no longer find the value of existence, not so old and weak that I lose the ability to commit suicide, this is my dream."

Xia Meng was startled, and quickly hugged the man's arm and whispered, "Don't think so, there are still many things worth pursuing."

"That's true!" Although he answered so in his mouth, Alan Wilson had a blank expression on his face, wondering if what he just said followed his heart, and after thinking for a long time, he was sure that it was, and he didn't want old age and weakness to be tortured by illness.

Just like nuclear bombs, having a gun and not needing it is completely different from not having a gun. Alan Wilson fell asleep with this answer. After breakfast overnight, Alan Wilson kissed Xia Meng's forehead to say goodbye.

Just continue with your own life that balances public and private affairs. The public aspect is to think about the situation in the UK and make filings to deal with it.

Naturally, private matters were dealt with among the ladies of the same status as his wife, waiting for the Basra Conference to be held.

Former cabinet secretary and current director of the Mountbatten Group, Edward Bridges, called him for something, so he naturally did not dare to neglect. Edward Bridges can be of great help to many things in the UK, and he will not because of Retirement is a bit of a snub.

"Norman's health seems to be getting worse. I don't think he can persist until he retires at the age of 65 like me." Edward Bridges poured a glass of whiskey for Alan Wilson, but he was talking about Norman Brooke.

"This?" Alan Wilson didn't know why, so he could only say, "Sir Norman may not pay attention to self-cultivation."

"It doesn't matter whether he is cultivated or not. His desire for power is much greater than mine. His only hobby is being a carpenter. Even if he is a few years younger, it is still very difficult to persist in this kind of work and rest." Edward Bridges directly He took out a copy of Norman Brook's medical file, "Norman seems to be starting to adjust the personnel of various departments under supervision. If my guess is correct, you will have a new position soon."

Alan Wilson didn't take what Edward Bridges said today seriously, and a few days later, he was called by Norman Brook to Whitehall No. 70, "Alan, diplomatic work must be obtained With the help of intelligence, you are now the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and after I... discussed with the prime minister, it was decided that you will be the secretary-general of the Joint Intelligence Committee."

"Since national interests require me to take up this position, I will naturally do my best." Alan Wilson was shocked, but he didn't show it. He wanted to decline, but fortunately he didn't.

The Joint Intelligence Committee is one of the many committees that Norman Brook himself serves concurrently. Of course, the Joint Intelligence Committee is very important. Alan Wilson can use British intelligence forces justifiably.

Norman Brook was slightly tired, which was completely different from the aftereffects of Alan Wilson's rocket ride. It was a manifestation of too much effort, and he ordered, "Your wife, Pamela, just caused Did you know about the earthquake that hit the aviation industry?"

"I know now." Alan Wilson was very frank, and he didn't think there would be any problems with this matter.

"It's a good thing. Although those two companies are considered old-fashioned military enterprises, they are not worth 6000 million pounds. The current domestic airlines are highly competitive, and sooner or later they will reach this point. I also understand in my heart that these world wars have grown It is impossible for all companies that have grown up to survive.” Norman Brooke nodded and said, “As an aviation power, we need the aviation industry to create jobs. It is very gratifying that the Mountbatten family can do this.”

"The Mountbatten family has indeed made great contributions to the country." Alan Wilson nodded in agreement, "I am very lucky."

"But this is not the reason for you to serve as the Secretary-General of the Joint Intelligence Committee." Norman Brook chuckled, "For important departments, I like to use a small circle of assistants and keep them inactive for a long time. But we also need to consider civilized Inheritance, in fact, is also the time."

Although what Norman Brook said was relatively cryptic, the implication was consistent with Gerald Edward's statement that he was not ready to retire at the age of 65, which was entirely due to physical considerations.

For this reason, even if he is less than 60 years old, he has begun to consider the replacement of Whitehall. Alan Wilson is not the only candidate. He can find out an absolutely passable successor in a few years. "By the way, the six-party talks When it is convened, the Prime Minister will visit Africa, especially the African colonies."

"October? Because of the influence of the independence of French Africa?" Alan Wilson was a little surprised, and then said immediately, "I will immediately prepare the materials of the African colonies and the assessment reports of the local leaders, so that the Prime Minister's trip to Africa can be more convenient. It's been smooth sailing."

The Prime Minister's trip to Africa is related to the independence of the colonies, that's for sure, but Alan Wilson actually hopes that the Prime Minister will pay attention to British Guiana. There is no special reason, that is, it should be independent.

Is there any place in this world that is proud of being colonized?Of course there are, such as Guyana, French Guiana is still a part of France, British Guiana became independent in 1970, and Dutch Guiana became independent in [-].

The entire Guyana region belongs to three countries, and its economy is second to none in Latin America.It is much stronger than the Latin American countries that have already become independent. The problem is that Guyana is not willing to be independent at all, regardless of whether it is French, British or Dutch.

Dutch Guiana was still a leader who made a mouthful, and the Dutch finally seized the opportunity to kick Guyana out and let it become independent. France did not seize this opportunity until the 21st century.

For this colony with no gross value, Allen Wilson meant to get rid of the burden as soon as possible. Some islands can also be used as offshore financial centers. Guyana is obviously a group of uncles.

"I will send MI[-] intelligence agents to Guyana to investigate. If it turns out that the locals want to rely on the British and not be independent, it means that the situation is really serious." In front of Norman Brooke, Alan Wilson said He took his first action as Secretary-General of the Joint Intelligence Committee.

The French were only one step slower than the UK and the Netherlands, which caused French Guiana to fall.In the 70s, the people of French Guiana discovered that the countries after the colonial independence were still impoverished, and it was better to be a glorious French.

"Oh, if I remember correctly, this should be the first time I've heard you so sincerely hope for a colony to be independent." Norman Brook laughed dumbly, "You are the secretary-general of the Joint Intelligence Committee, of course you can be a member of your authority. anything within, but how are you going to do it?"

"Create public opinion that Guyana doesn't want to be independent, and then force it to become independent." Alan Wilson replied, "This shows that Britain has changed its attitude on the colonial issue. Now is also the time, otherwise it will take a long time, and there may be trouble. "

Alan Wilson remembers that Dutch Guiana is not independent. In the end, the Netherlands even agreed to a series of free grants to make Dutch Guiana independent. It is better to get rid of this psoriasis early to feel at ease.

Leaving Whitehall NO.70, as the secretary-general of the British Joint Intelligence Committee, Alan Wilson, who had just taken office, met with the head of MI[-], Richard White, and hoped that MI[-] would give it a try after he took office. Prove your ability.

"Alan, I thought you were going to do something in Iran." Richard White breathed a sigh of relief, "It turned out to be such a small thing."

"White, don't think it's easy. The economy in South America is generally not good. If a large part of Guyanese don't want to be independent, this is the trouble for the United Kingdom. We must be better than the Dutch and the French move faster." Allen Wilson spoke solemnly, and hurriedly withdrew the British troops from Guyana. There are so many colonies in Africa that need to be replenished.

A bunch of valuable British colonies have become independent. What is this worthless colony left to do?

"Okay, leave it to me, and you can rest assured." Richard White could only nod. Are there any colonies that don't pursue independence?He found out after a secret investigation.

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Alan Wilson nodded, "I will come over to get the information on the Six-Party Talks in a few days, so I will leave first and wait for your good news. By the way, I want comprehensive information on the Middle East."

He just took office as the Secretary-General of the Joint Intelligence Committee. He can't just come to MI[-] and MI[-], and the Government Communications Headquarters can't be left behind. The person in charge is Guy Liddell. In the original history, because of the relationship with the Cambridge Five The members have a good personal relationship, which led to missing the position of the intelligence mastermind.

However, judging from the declassified documents of later generations, Guy Liddell really only had a good relationship with one or two members of the Cambridge Five, and it was not my Soviet service, because his personal relationship was implicated, which made him feel wronged before he died .

Now that the Cambridge Five have not been exposed, Guy Liddell naturally developed smoothly and became the head of the Government Communications Headquarters. It took two days for Alan Wilson to go through the three major intelligence agencies, even if he took office Yes, during the period, I also visited Vivien Leigh's son and took the rocket by the way.

When Pamela Mountbatten returned to Hoxon from Northern Ireland, Alan Wilson was already wearing a purple bow tie and waiting with a humble face, "Welcome the respected richest woman to the loyal Emerald Hoxon Manor. "

"What are you doing?" Pamela Mountbatten whispered shyly, wanting to laugh but not daring, "The children are still here."

Pamela led her younger brother Albert, while Arnold was in the arms of his mother. Alan Wilson stepped forward to take the youngest son over, "I'm setting an example, after all, in the eyes of most British people, I It’s just a woman who feeds on women.”

Wow... Arnold obviously didn't give face to his father and started crying. Pamela Mountbatten had to start coaxing the children again, "We'll talk later, the children are tired."

"Pamela, take your younger brother to play." Alan Wilson took out a handful of diamonds from his pocket, which was regarded as a bribe to his eldest daughter. This scene made Pamela Mountbatten couldn't help muttering, "It's an old trick. "

"The trick is not afraid of old age, as long as it works." Seeing the eldest daughter happily accepting the diamond, Alan Wilson replied with a smile, "I am reminding my daughter, don't be offline when you grow up and be fascinated by some small favors. .Not like me, I'm the best of British men."

Pamela Mountbatten rolled her eyes involuntarily, although she also admitted that what her husband said was true.

Putting her youngest son to sleep, Pamela Mountbatten entered the Emerald House and saw her husband wiping the [-]-inch-high golden Buddha with a rag. Obviously, this was harvested while working in British India. There are Sumerian clay tablets, medieval plate armor, it looks very messy.

"It's time to clean up. The King Tiger tank you put in the warehouse should also be replaced." Pamela Mountbatten put her arms around her husband's waist from behind, listening to her husband's heartbeat.

"There is no place!" After wiping the golden Buddha, Alan Wilson adjusted his position and said casually, "Actually, those ivory, rhino horns, and tiger skins are the trouble, and the King Tiger tank is actually okay, build a parking lot, and the classic The cars are put together."

"Why don't you buy a museum and store it?" Pamela Mountbatten asked for her husband's opinion. "I'll bring those antiques and furs that are not easy to preserve to Australia. The local climate is still not conducive to the preservation of these things."

"I'm fine." Alan Wilson took off the knight's sword from the full set of plate armor indifferently, gestured and said, "Take these as well, and just put gold, silver and gems here from now on."

Pamela Mountbatten expressed her happiness with her husband in charge of the new department. The content of the chat between the two of them has changed from belongings to career issues. After more than ten years of careful cultivation, Pamela Mountbatten has become a towering tree. The undoubted representative of the aristocracy, but also the idol of British women.

"What kind of woman's idol am I? They just don't know the inside story." Pamela Mountbatten looked at her husband shyly, "I found a man I can rely on."

"The fact that the richest woman is the only one is enough. If you divide the rich people in the UK into men and women, I have seen many rich men other than you, but I have only heard of rich women other than you. The difference between seeing with your own eyes and hearing with your own ears is quite far." Alan Wilson sat down, and Mrs. Pamela Mountbatten sat directly on her husband's lap, her arms naturally wrapped around her husband's neck.

Discussions about business development are still going on. Petroleum in the Middle East and hydropower in Malaya are old calendars. The transfer of the automobile industry is under planning. There is nothing to talk about, and it is not the time for technological innovation.

The world is changing, but not enough change for now, at least for the UK, to be taken seriously.

Because of the exchange rate of the British pound and the positioning of British cars, mid-range cars and below are not even considered in the UK, and British cars can only take this route.

The automobile industry is a capital-intensive, technology-intensive, talent-intensive, comprehensive, and highly profitable industry. The world of later generations will be dominated by Germany and Japan. However, these two countries are both laggards in terms of new energy. The difference is nothing more than who A little further behind.

Worldwide, Tesla has clearly threatened the German and Japanese auto industries.

It can be seen that Tesla Motors is a new benchmark for the stock market promoted by the United States. Once the auto industries of Germany and Japan are hit by Tesla, Germany and the EU can digest it, but life will be difficult for Japan.

In the previous life, Alan Wilson passed through the Internet public opinion. It took Japan 20 years from the small United States to the large South Korea. It was not obvious in a year or two, but it fell from [-] US dollars per capita to less than [-] years. [-], what is shown in the statistics is that Japan has been losing ground in various industries, and its dependence on the automobile industry is increasing every year.

"Australia is ready to open the iron ore export ban." Pamela Mountbatten talked about this and asked her husband to help her as a staff officer. Before the discovery of iron ore in Western Australia, Australia was deeply aware of the lack of mineral resources and had been banning iron ore exports.

Alan Wilson pondered for a moment, frowned and said, "The reason for Japan?"

"Well, there are factors in this aspect." Pamela Mountbatten replied softly, "Japan's steel industry is developing rapidly."

In the past few years, Japan’s steel production has been increasing year by year, and it is close to 2000 million tons a year. Not surprisingly, this year’s output must have exceeded 2000 million tons. Japan is a place where all resources can be used for exhibitions, but there is no mining value. , 2000 million tons of steel production will increase in the future, forcing Japan to find a source of high-quality iron ore.

Traditionally, Japan imported raw materials from East Asian countries, but this is no longer possible, and the quality of China's iron ore is also the same, so Japan puts its hope on Australian iron ore.

"Who would think it's money?" Allen Wilson chuckled and shook his head. "If you disagree, the Australian government may have some criticisms. After all, the production capacity of 2000 million is there. Exports can create a lot of foreign exchange."

In the original history, although Australian iron ore was discovered during the Korean War, it has been 60s since the discoverer developed the iron ore because of the bureaucracy prevailing in the world.

Australian iron ore is still at a very early stage, and the development of the Japanese steel industry has caught up with a good time.

Japan responded quite quickly, and began investing in Australia while the Australian iron mine was still under development.

But it is different now. The Mountbatten Group has completed the staking and firmly holds the mining rights in its hands. As for other iron ore mines, it is in its hands and pretends not to be. There is no possibility of Japan hitchhiking.

"I think so too. Pretending not to know will only make Australians dissatisfied. And the development of Perth also requires money." Pamela Mountbatten replied in a low voice. She had stockpiled a lot of land near Perth before.

Due to the economic development of Western Australia, Perth is also undergoing rapid expansion. The population growth rate is much faster than that of the three eastern cities. The price of the land she hoards is also rising.Buying land makes money, let alone developing it.

"You calculate the logistics cost, and the price of selling iron ore is set at a level that allows the Japanese to earn hard money, just talk to the Australian government. However, Japan or even any country's investment in Western Australia should be carefully considered. "Alan Wilson thought for a long time and replied, "Don't worry about the United States for the time being, they have a share of Brazilian iron ore."

This is very easy for Pamela Mountbatten, because she is considered half-Australian and has Australian nationality, and the processing cost is one pound. "Then I will ask someone to calculate the cost of the Japanese steel industry and sell the iron ore at a price."

"The business landscape is getting bigger and bigger." Alan Wilson touched his wife's face, hugged Pamela Mountbatten and got up, walking and saying, "Come on, take a good rest for a few days, I should go to Basra."

The high temperature in Basra has not weakened in the slightest because it has already reached October. In fact, at the latitude of Basra, except for East Asia, there is no place on this line that is not short of water and high temperature, even in the agricultural empire. The United States, at the same latitude and longitude, is also plagued by water shortages.

North Africa and the Middle East are the normal climate on the front line of Basra, especially during the day. Alan Wilson arrived in Basra at this time. He had just arrived in the British garrison camp in Kuwait a day ago and was still wearing suits and ties when he visited the soldiers of the South Island army. , a day later the abaya had been put on.

He was the first to arrive in Basra, taking the opportunity to chat more with the traditionally Anglophile local dignitaries.

The negotiating officials of various countries are not full-time officials. In fact, Macmillan really wanted to come, but other countries would also have deputy ministers to attend. He had no choice but to give up. In the end, he took Aiden's ticket to visit Africa and went to Africa.

Chapter One Thousand and Sixty Settlement Shares in Pound Sterling

In the city of Basra, the flags of the six countries have been prepared at the venue. However, when seeing the Indian flag flying high, Alan Wilson still had a hard time calming down. A strange thing was mixed in, but I believe that history will be corrected.

The Persian Gulf High Commissioner and the Malaya High Commissioner also came to Basra, corresponding to the Middle East and Far East Joint Operations Command, responsible for British interests on the line east of the Suez Canal.

The main reason is that Alan Wilson is boring. Although Vivien Leigh also came to support the logistics, he can't just sit on the rocket and do nothing.

The other countries have not yet arrived. John and Richard accompanied Alan Wilson around, and mentioned their current work difficulties by the way, "I heard that German capital has entered Iran, called Hellmann Petroleum Company. It is said that it is What the two sisters control is quite powerful in the Federal Republic of Germany."

"I know these two women. They were white gloves in the British-occupied area back then." Alan Wilson didn't deliberately hide anything, and pretended not to know him, but seemed guilty, "Yesterday's friends have become today's opponents, the world is so wonderful. "

Richard shook his head and said, "Don't say that Germany is not weak in the first place. Even the elites in the colonies will not be so obedient after a long time. As Chinese businessmen in Malaya began to contact neighboring Southeast Asian countries, I was a little worried. I heard I heard a voice that the Chinese think highly of themselves internally, thinking that they are better than the natives in Southeast Asia.”

"In the entire British colony in Africa, Indian businessmen are richer than the locals. It seems that Indians are as good as Chinese?" Alan Wilson said with a sneer, "Don't say it, Indians really think so. In a few years, we can also think so, so the strategy in Africa will be easier."

"The colonies in Southeast Asia generally aim to introduce Chinese to balance the locals. It is the same as the introduction of Indians to balance African blacks in African colonies." John said eccentrically, "It all depends on their own ability? Without our preferential policies, can they stand firm?"

"It's not a big deal!" Alan Wilson stopped the discussion on this kind of issue. "It's not a big deal. The key depends on who has a gun in his hand. Not only does Malaya have guns, but it also has forty Redbeard nuclear warheads." , Australia also has the Vulcan strategic bomber, let’s talk frankly and honestly, I believe no one wants to risk their heads and make trouble.”

Alan Wilson looked relaxed, and didn't take the worries of the two as a big deal. Instead, he said, "If India's attitude dissatisfies us, I can now be a prophet. There may be ethnic cleansing in Mauritius."

Richard and John raised their eyebrows at the same time, and then nodded understandingly. The main ethnic group in Mauritius is Indian.

John still raised his doubts, "The second largest ethnic group is French-speaking, will the French take advantage?"

"That's why I didn't attack Mauritius until today. If France had not made French Africa independent now, I would not use strong means to force India to make a choice." Alan Wilson shook his turban, "Would Nehru make peace with you?" We stand on one front, we can only send back all the Indians in the colonies, he chose himself."

This kind of thing is not difficult for the UK, just to see if there is a reason for doing this. If Indians in Mauritius are repatriated, will the balance on the island be out of balance?Was this a problem for the colonists?He can also summon Chinese to fill the role of Indians. The most indispensable thing in this world is people.

"I've had a good talk with them. In fact, there are only a few who have complaints. Most justices of the peace have a good relationship with us." Richard nodded and said, "Some friends always ask about the situation in the UK."

"Distance produces beauty. After the gap between Malaya and its surroundings is widened, I think what the UK is like." Alan Wilson said with a wry smile, "Nominally, the per capita income of the UK is six times that of Malaya, plus The exchange rate between the British pound and the Asian pound, the subjects of Malaya will not think that the citizens of the British mainland live thirty times better than them?"

Is Paris Syndrome going to happen in Malaya?Alan Wilson shook his head involuntarily, and statistics cannot determine everything.The Asian pound used in Malaya is undervalued at the exchange rate.

In the 21st century, the per capita monthly income of Americans is 3000 U.S. dollars, and the vast majority of people in China earn [-] RMB. Is it possible that the living standard of Americans is six times that of China?This is of course impossible. This is all based on the premise that the United States is an agricultural empire, and the prices of many basic agricultural products are low.

Switching to Japan and South Korea, this comparison will shrink a little bit, and the statistical data and the real level cannot be the same.

The living standard of British citizens cannot be thirty times that of Japan, because the exchange rate of the yen is also undervalued, and the British pound has a strong monetary policy, which is stronger than any currency in the world.

"Spread the news among the residents of Malaya through gossip, that is to say, the exchange rate of the Asian pound is undervalued to promote export trade, and the local income in Malaya is not so disparate compared with the British mainland. Malay Asia's competitor is Japan, not Britain."

"The executive secretary said that we need Malaya's industrial products to stabilize the pound zone." Richard asked curiously, "I don't know how much we have left with the current trade settlement."

Alan Wilson hesitated for a moment and whispered, "30.00% of the global settlement share90.00. Specifically, in some countries, 80.00% of Australia's foreign exchange reserves are sterling, and New Zealand is [-]%."

At present, the work of stabilizing the pound area has been very effective, which is actually inseparable from Britain's efforts to get rid of the quagmire of war after the war.

So far, many independent British colonies still use sterling as their foreign exchange reserves. Of course, inertial effects must also be considered. When the UK’s own economy is good, there is no need for other countries to sell sterling for dollars.

However, the real test has only just begun. Alan Wilson remembers that from the 60s, the British pound fell from a strong currency that clung to the US dollar’s ​​settlement share, and fell to one-fifth of the global settlement share in less than ten years.

Subsequently, the position in Europe was replaced by Mark, which can be understood as the later Euro, which was endorsed by German industrial power as a credit.