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During this period of time, for the residents of the Kingdom of Libya, the mood of the whole person was like a roller coaster. With the invisible public opinion showing all kinds of life, Idris I, who was not very popular, gradually became the backbone of the people.

They were inspired by the king's argument and indignant at the obstruction of the British, which eventually turned into love for the motherland.And that's the sense of accomplishment in manipulating public opinion, especially for Alan Wilson.

Ten days later, after preparing the terms for Idris I to agree, Allen Wilson appeared again in the palace of the King of Libya. At the same time, he also called the media people from the two countries to come together as a witness.

There are a total of fifteen items in total, not all of which are content to protect the interests of Britain and France. Among them, the allocation of funds to Libyan mental hospitals and orphanages is often an act of goodwill because of caring for vulnerable groups. Pamela Mountbatten has indeed established a An institution for the disabled to accommodate vulnerable groups in Libya.

"The reason why the UK is so persistent on some issues is because many examples show that after the UK left, the self-government has gone too far. During this period, we have been talking with the Libyan government about the transfer of oil profits The question of where to go afterwards. King Idris I has already made a promise to the United Kingdom that he will use the money to build a Libyan society, and within ten years, 60.00% of Libyans will live in cities.”

Alan Wilson changed suddenly and started the British whitewashing journey. There is indeed such a content in the treaty that Libya must start the process of urbanization with the support of the United Kingdom.

The first thousand and 120 chapters three Southern Mediterranean checks and balances

Britain has an industrial base in its hands, and the Suez Canal remains unimpeded. If the volume is increased, the cost will not be higher than that of Italy. Don't think that Italy is closer to Libya.

If there is no relevant industrial support for urbanization, it will directly lock the upper limit of a country's development. . .

Take Malaya as an example, the construction of urbanization was very early. If he had a little bad intentions when he was a high commissioner, Malaya would be the route of Brazil and Argentina.

The reason why it can continue to develop still depends on the subsequent industrial transfer of the UK. After all, it is a colony, and the UK can still be balanced. A slight mismatch in development steps is not a big problem.

It is not a big problem for Libya. The population of Libya is only 150 million. As long as the capital Tripoli and Benghazi are established as county-level cities.Most of the country's population has already been accommodated, and urbanization is complete.

Idris I was able to be persuaded, mainly because centralized management helps to avoid revolution, and it is easy to control the long-standing tribal politics in Libya, such a set of rhetoric.

"Mr. Wilson, there have been rumors recently that Britain has threatened His Majesty the King."

At the critical moment, the media people who had already been arranged officially started this round of double-reed performances.

Bring the topic to the question of how His Majesty the King defends the interests of the Kingdom of Libya without fear of power.

"A very sharp question!" Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, and then said according to the script, "The United Kingdom did not threaten Libya, it was my personal behavior. Even now, I don't believe that Libya can complete urbanization and transform into a North African country." Switzerland, although Libya has rich oil resources and a small population, it looks somewhat similar to Switzerland.”

"However, the weakness of the Kingdom of Libya is also very obvious. Libya must have no chance of becoming a powerful country. Its population base of 150 million is roughly equivalent to the number of French troops in Algeria. The concept of large-scale armed defense is definitely no match for Libya. And elite soldiers similar to Britain The route? In fact, it is also very difficult for Libya."

Alan Wilson opened his own tirade, devaluing Libya for a penny.All the journalists in the venue felt the voice was very harsh, even the British ones.

Before this kind of imperialist arrogance stimulates people to the extreme, the long speech after first suppressing and then raising is finally over, "However, His Majesty Idris I finally convinced me that it is useless to insist on unequal distribution. As the situation eases, the UK is willing to give Libya a chance, and we will provide some help. I hope Libya can follow the path of Switzerland and realize its theoretical talent.”

"His Majesty the King resolutely explained to me that he will definitely use the share of the oil he got back to Libya to build Libya. His attitude is very tough. I asked back then, aren't you afraid of the British army landing?"

"The king's answer is fear, but the king's responsibility makes him have to do this, thank you king."

Alan Wilson's face was solemn, as if he was really impressed by Idris I's toughness, but in fact this was not the case at all. During most of the conversation, the two only talked about the distribution of oil interests.

On the issue of benefit distribution, Alan Wilson recommended Malta as a retreat for the Libyan royal family. Once the consequences of the revolution occur, the Libyan royal family can withdraw quickly and wait for British intervention.

In fact, this is the idea of ​​the monarchs of many countries. He remembers that in history, when the Kingdom of Egypt and the Kingdom of Iraq were overthrown, the royal families of both countries had counted on the British army to protect them, but in the end they could not count on it.

But now, he assured the king of the Libyan kingdom that Britain would try its best to preserve the existence of the Libyan royal family.

After he finished speaking, Idris I said, "Actually, it's not like what Sir Wilson said. I know that the Kingdom of Libya has only a population of more than 100 million, which is not as good as a city in the United Kingdom. Libya is a peaceful country, and it is also I have no ambition to establish my own order, and my wish is to get back the oil and give Libyans a guarantee of living in a modern society."

"Libya will definitely become a peaceful country. The oil benefits brought back will be invested in construction and education. Libya will coexist peacefully with other countries..."

Only God knows how difficult it is for Idris I to be proficient in the words of Professor Allen Wilson.He has been in power for 45 years and is now an 80-year-old man.

However, in terms of appearance, Idris I is indeed a very deceptive person, like a highly respected patriarch, but in fact he is indeed the patriarch of the Senusi Order.

Witnessed by the media of the two countries, King Idris I promised to set up an oil fund with the oil profits he got back to promote the development and education of Libya. credibility.

At the same time as the two performed to the media, the same city had returned to their European attire. Otherwise, wearing an Arabian black robe might misunderstand the photography team from Paris, what happened to their boss.

"Let you all come to Libya and shoot a documentary." Heidi Lama put her legs together, with a ladylike attitude, and said to the producer who came, "It's a personal documentary of the King of Libya."

For Alan Wilson, it is a routine operation to be a villain himself, and then to make a documentary to tout the spokesperson of the slave country's imperialism. He has touted Nigeria's Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe before, the king of the Kingdom of Egypt Farouk I.

This time it was just a habit, and the protagonist was regarded as Idris I, and in terms of appearance, Idris I was indeed very photogenic and very deceptive.

On the evening of this day, on the streets of Tripoli, people in the capital celebrating the return of oil shares, holding the flag of the Kingdom of Libya, holding up the portrait of Idris I, shouting long live the king...

Alan Wilson was in his room at the Windsor Castle Hotel, watching the scene with his arm on the window sill.

"You Brits are villains!" Heidi Lamarr's voice came from behind, and then hugged the man's back from behind, her face full of comfort.

"So what, if you have to make your opponent a hero, it's better to find a controllable one." Alan Wilson said indifferently, "Being a hero depends on what you do, anyway, I got everything I want."

The development of any place must not be separated from the factor of security. Malta, which is located between the Italian peninsula and Libya, must have no problem in the north, but if Libya is going to be chaotic, it will also affect Malta's security attributes.

If Malta is reserved as a military base alone, Britain will inevitably continue to invest in it.This is not Alan Wilson's goal. He hopes that Malta can in turn supply blood to the United Kingdom, and even if it cannot, he must strive for self-sufficiency.

Under the premise that France has suppressed Algeria, Malta's future can be expected. It is believed that neighboring Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia will also be happy to approach the United Kingdom to balance the oppressive force brought about by France's annexation of Algeria.

Not only is Algeria a colony of the French, but Morocco and Tunisia are. Today, France can suppress Algeria's resistance. Who dares to say that it will not make a comeback tomorrow?

"History is written by people like you." Heidi Lamarr looked at Alan Wilson with tenderness.

Some things require talent, such as Heidi Lamarr's face, who can resist being looked at by such a person?

"Why aren't you old?" Alan Wilson reached out and caressed Heidi Lamarr's cheek, and couldn't help sighing.

"Also old, but slower than others." Heidi Lamarr complained to herself. "Seeing Taylor is like seeing myself a few years ago."

"If I remember correctly, Ms. Elizabeth Taylor, she is not yet 30 years old." Alan Wilson suspected that Heidi Lamarr was boasting in disguise, but there was no evidence.

Before arriving in Malta, Alan Wilson had a halo. For the local British army, he was the son-in-law of Marshal Mountbatten. For the locals in Malta, his resume as the administrator of Newfoundland was even more eye-catching. .

"Reducing the registration threshold and building an offshore financial center are not enough. I want to talk to the Italian government about mutual visa exemption between the two places. The development of Malta is inseparable from Italy's friendly treatment. In fact, Malta should Visa exemption for all European countries, at the next EC meeting, the UK will fully promote this matter."

"My current goal is to obtain the friendly policy of the Italian government first."

Alan Wilson stayed in Malta for two days, and what he was most concerned about was how Malta's unemployment rate is now.The unemployment rate is acceptable, but Malta is not Newfoundland, with an area of ​​more than 300 square kilometers, it is indeed a bit barren.

However, the British ambassadors to Morocco and Tunisia sent good news one after another. The two countries accepted France's tough suppression of Algeria on the surface, but were dissatisfied in their hearts.And I am also worried that France will use this to interfere in the internal affairs of the two countries in the future.

Tunisia, in particular, deeply felt the threat from France, and its expectations for Britain were raised to a higher level.

"I remember the demarcation of the border between Tunisia and Algeria, which was the source of conflict between the two countries decades later."

Alan Wilson suddenly remembered that in the 21st century arms race in North Africa, the protagonists are Algeria and Tunisia. Alan Wilson immediately called back and asked the ambassador to Tunisia if he could reach a military cooperation.

When he finished his visit to Italy to test Italy's views on the situation in the southern Mediterranean, the British warship from Malta had already set off for this friendly visit to Tunisia.

The first thousand and 120 chapters and four chapters of the Navy's [-]% theory

Malta corresponds to Libya and Tunisia, and Gibraltar corresponds to Morocco. In this way, the French Mediterranean Fleet is suppressed from the east and west. At this time, the British Mediterranean Fleet is still above the French counterparts, which seems to be no problem.

However, this strength advantage is only theoretical. In the Mediterranean Sea, we cannot simply compare sea power. France and Algeria are not far away, and the size of the Mediterranean Sea is not wide.

Of course, the United Kingdom also has this kind of support, but the support from Gibraltar and Malta is still not comparable to the support received by the French Navy. After a simple comparison, Alan Wilson can be sure that the current strength of the Royal Navy’s Mediterranean Fleet is not enough to stabilize the French Mediterranean Fleet. .

This situation must be changed immediately, otherwise, the junk sold to France will be decommissioned, and Britain will have no reason to strengthen its sea power.

The two Vengeance-class aircraft carriers sold to the French Navy at the beginning were not limited in terms of tonnage, and the tonnage of more than 3 tons seemed absolutely sufficient.

However, when the UK built the Wrath-class, it focused on strengthening the protection of the hangar, which resulted in the narrow hangar of the Wrath-class aircraft carrier, which could not adapt to the rapid development of carrier-based aircraft after the war.

The most important thing is to focus on the difficulty of modification caused by the strengthened hangar, otherwise the United Kingdom would not have agreed to the deal after evaluating it.Selling an aircraft carrier is not easy in itself, let alone to a dubious ally. .

Now the two Wrath-class ships are still in service with the French Navy. The two Eagle-class ships and the two Queen Elizabeth-class ships of the British Mediterranean Fleet are still in the Middle East.

In fact, assessing the degree of danger of the French Mediterranean Fleet depends entirely on what the British Navy tells the cabinet.Tell the truth, tell the cabinet that French aircraft carriers are difficult to upgrade.But it can also be said that the British Mediterranean Fleet cannot deal with this potential threat.

The key point is whether the Navy will seize the opportunity to spend military money to build new ships and save the shipbuilding industry by the way.

In Rome, the capital of Italy, Alan Wilson returned to his job, discussed with Italians in the diplomatic field, about his views on the Mediterranean Economic Belt, and expressed his goodwill to Italy in this name, saying that Malta will grant Italy visa-free treatment.

Italy can use this to try to expand Italy's economic influence in North Africa.

This overture satisfied Italian Prime Minister Armintore Fanfani, the tenth prime minister of post-war Italy, who has been trying to increase his influence in North Africa.Especially with the discovery of Libyan oil.

It’s just that Italy is a defeated country. Behind the North African countries is either Britain or France. Italy can’t do much. During the Algerian War, Italy always hoped that France would lose and let Italy fill the vacuum in North Africa. Unfortunately, the final result backfired.

Amintore Fanfani, as the center-left leader of the Catholic Democratic Party, one of several propositions is to develop the Mediterranean economic circle, but as an Italian, his proposition must be to focus on Italy.

The United Kingdom is willing to help Italy partly realize this wish, at least it does not object. Similarly, Italy must also give the United Kingdom certain benefits to help the United Kingdom develop Malta's economy. This request is not too much for Alan Wilson.

At the same time, Alan Wilson's visit this time is also to talk about the issue of European cooperation. The matter of the flying coffin has been picked up by the UK, and everyone knows that it is indeed a failure.Alan Wilson is still very concerned about European defense cooperation.

Now that Pamela Mountbatten has integrated a series of British airlines and already has a place in the British aviation field, it is time to come up with a competing product to prove its own strength.

Strategic transport aircraft are important, but the appearance of an advanced fighter jet can show its strength even more.

He is also happy to see that the richest woman who has been cultivated for many years can gain a firm foothold in the military industry and complete the transformation from a low-end company that buys and sells raw materials to a company like Lockheed.

For this reason, how could he not care that European cooperation is also the idea of ​​Italian Prime Minister Armintore Fanfani.The Italian officials who received Alan Wilson also expressed their positive views on the matter.

"It seems that at the next European Community meeting, we have a lot of things to discuss." Alan Wilson extended his hand and greeted the Italian officials who came out to see him off.

"European cooperation is inseparable from the cooperation of the UK. In fact, we all understand the importance of the UK to Europe." Turias said happily, "The prime minister has said that he is willing to run the Mediterranean economic circle with the UK on North African affairs. "

Alan Wilson nodded, and went straight back to Her Royal Highness's hotel by car. Heidi Rama had already been waiting for him. Seeing the return of the travel-worn man, she couldn't help laughing, "If the French know, you are working everywhere to check and balance France. , I don’t know what to think.”

"Of course the French know. The French know the UK best." Alan Wilson took a bite of spaghetti and said vaguely, "But it's useless to know some things. We will do the same. The French know the UK. How to deal with it, the UK also knows how the French will deal with it, but we will not change the way we deal with it."

Heidi Rama shook her head and said, "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Just like this bowl of pasta, in the field of catering, French catering is the best in the world. Of course, some countries may not accept it, thinking that their own country's food is the best in the world. Among these countries, including our country Italy." Alan Wilson made an analogy, "Italians believe that their food culture is still higher than that of France, and this will not change other countries still think that France is the strongest."

"It seems that many countries believe that France is the number one army in Europe?" Heidi Rama asked amusedly.

"When did that happen? Now let the French say it themselves, they don't think they are number one in Europe." Alan Wilson chuckled and thought for a while, "Is it possible to be in the top three in Europe? No more too much."

"After the Soviet Union and Germany?" Heidi Rama tilted her head, thinking that these two countries are the only ones that can be ranked ahead of France. It can't be Italy, right?

"After the Soviet Red Army and the Soviet Border Guard!" Allen Wilson corrected calmly, "If it is in the world, it should be after the US Army."

This time he definitely did not insult the law today, but a very objective understanding.

The world's air power in the 21st century, No. 2 are the US Air Force and the US Navy.So the top two ground forces now are the Soviet Red Army and the Soviet Border Guards.

Although the Soviet border guards were armed under the leadership of the KGB, this border guards were more than enough to fight against countries other than the Soviet Union. The KGB border guards dominated the Cold War in the Far East and a certain big country.

"You usually hold your head up to the sky. Now you mention the Soviet Union, but you are so afraid." Heidi Lamarr said angrily and funny, "What about your usual confidence?"

"Why don't you talk to the Soviets and transfer the border guards in Asia and replace them with the four major armies in Eastern Europe?" Alan Wilson chewed the spaghetti hard, as if the noodles were the Soviet Union, "This is not the United Kingdom either. What can be changed, if the British have the final say, will definitely let the Soviets pull out the Red Navy and fight a decisive battle in the Atlantic."

On the spacious driveway outside the Ministry of Defense, the beams of headlights flashed chaotically.The car engine rumbled and crackled.There seemed to be ghastly shadows of cars in the lights, patrol cars, vans, and the heavy duty vans of the Metropolitan Police.An ambulance sped off.

This scene made many citizens stop and wonder if something happened. The noise even caused Marshal Mountbatten to get up and go to the window to watch.

Alan Wilson was holding a thermos, as if he had closed his six senses, and nothing had anything to do with him.

"You mean, the Royal Navy is best to have [-]% of the strength of the U.S. Navy, and at least half of the strength." Marshal Mountbatten, who watched the excitement for a while, looked at his son-in-law with a complicated expression, "Do you know that World War I? That’s what William II thought during the period, and so did the Japanese in World War II, but in the end?”

"The situation is different, Marshal. It is a dangerous move to apply past experience to reality. The French suffered a big loss in this regard during World War II." Alan Wilson retorted calmly, "American shipbuilding The industry only broke out during the short period of the World War, and was quickly defeated by Britain after the war. It has returned to its original weak state. To protect Britain's overseas interests, the size of the Royal Navy is still a bit short."

"Since there is almost no shipbuilding industry in the United States, it is completely possible to mobilize the shipbuilding industry to supplement it. For the United Kingdom, it is just a wonderful bubble. The theory of [-]% of the navy is completely different from the basis of the two world wars."

World War I and World War II were fought for several years before the winner was determined. That situation cannot be set at this time. The current UK must put its strength on the surface and prove that it has the strength to check and balance the US Navy. Only a strong shipbuilding industry will play its role. effect.

If the stock on paper is not enough, the group will be wiped out in one wave. How can there be time to mobilize the shipbuilding industry to replenish it?The scale can calm the United States, and the shipbuilding industry is useful.

"The reason is ready-made. To check and balance the expansion of France's influence in the Mediterranean, we can fight for it from the cabinet." Alan Wilson continued to persuade, "Now is the time. After this time, it will be difficult to win resources and favor the navy in the future. .To preserve Britain’s overseas interests, if [-]% cannot be achieved, at least more than half of the strength must be achieved.”

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"Where does this start?" Marshal Mountbatten was puzzled. In his opinion, the world economy is stable, and the US's advantage cannot be overthrown in a short time. comparable to the United States.

Alan Wilson is also hard to say. The United States spent nearly 3000 billion because of the Vietnam War. After pondering for a moment, he said, "With the acquiescence of the United States, Germany and Japan have lowered their exchange rates to promote exports. There is a strict underestimation of the national economy. The current economic balance of the United States The bulk is in the auto industry, and we have seen the development of the German and Japanese auto industries in the past few years. Once American cars cannot withstand the competition from Germany and Japan, the balance of imports and exports in the United States will be easily broken."

"The automobile industry looks high-end, but it's really not that difficult for major industrial countries."

Of course, for late-developing countries, it is easy to misread good scriptures. For example, the auto industry in a big country cannot be said to be complete. .

Even in the field of trams, before Tesla entered the domestic market, there were models cheating on subsidies everywhere. They dared to buy 50 yuan for a battery life of [-] kilometers. Tesla came in, and then it became conscientious.

"The U.S. import and export balance is fragile. Once someone launches a financial attack on the U.S. and the U.S. enters a deficit, the U.K. will inevitably not be affected." Alan Wilson explained. .

"Who dares?" Marshal Mountbatten couldn't help laughing, and then he heard his son-in-law lazily say the name of de Gaulle, and then he felt awe-inspiring, "If it were him, he might really dare."

"Strengthening our military power is beneficial no matter what it is. After the war, the economies of European countries have generally recovered. If Britain does not show its status as a military power in a certain sense, it may be underestimated. I think, Prime Minister Eden is not ready to accept the fact that the United States has become an ordinary partner. It is on par with France, Italy, and Germany."

Just kidding, the UK's economic aggregate is three times that of the above countries. Even if these countries have always used currency depreciation to promote exports in recent years, it is true that the UK is three times larger in a numerical sense.

The income of Malaya is the same as that of Japan, but the current per capita income of Japan is about half of that of Italy, and more than one-third of that of France. It can be said that the per capita income of Malaya is not far from that of France.

Anyway, even if the residents of Malaya come to Europe, they just take a quick look at the flowers and don't see much difference.

Numbers don't lie?Numbers don't fool the rich, they always fool the poor.

France is the core of Alan Wilson's persuasion to his father-in-law to increase military spending. Britain's economic conditions are the basis for increasing military spending, and the external condition is that France may have an impact on the influence of the United States and Britain.