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If Alan Wilson had time, he would come here directly. Isn't he trying the Portuguese government now to give Britain a face?To this end, persuasion work was carried out to decompress the Goa issue.

Even during World War II, Portugal maintained good diplomatic relations with Britain under the leadership of Salazar.

Naturally, Allen Wilson couldn't be tough, but fortunately, there was no point of entry. He was going to discuss the forward policy with the Portuguese.

The first thousand and 140 eight chapters to persuade Portugal

Arriving in Lisbon, the person who came forward to communicate with Alan Wilson was Caetano, Salazar's assistant.

Alan Wilson remembered this person, who seemed to be the Prime Minister of Portugal after Salazar, and greeted him with a friendly attitude, "Mr. Caetano, as people say, is full of scholarly demeanor."

"I am also serving as the president of the University of Lisbon." Caetano replied happily, "Sir Wilson, welcome to Lisbon. We attach great importance to the UK, and it has always been the case."

"Britain can also feel this kind of importance. I have been in touch with Portugal for the past ten years. Mr. Caetano should know that I have really helped Portugal a lot." Alan Wilson didn't mean to show credit, But the fact is that he really helped Portugal a lot, from Goa, Macau to Timor Island, and even Portuguese Africa. .

Speaking of the relationship between Portugal and the United Kingdom, it is a long story. From the beginning of the Spanish Succession War in the early eighteenth century, Portugal followed the United Kingdom and joined the Habsburg camp, and Portugal became a vassal of the United Kingdom.

Portugal was economically controlled by the United Kingdom, and many national industries could not compete with the United Kingdom, relying on cheap British industrial products, and economically relied to a large extent on the export of primary products such as wine, wine barrel cork, and sardines.

Salazar himself is also a person of the old age and has a certain understanding of the economy. He served as the Minister of Finance during the Great Depression. He strengthened the state's guidance and intervention in the economy, strengthened the state's control and management of key industries, banks, and railways, and strengthened the control and management of national industries. [-]. Protection of agriculture, raising tariffs, strengthening the regulation of agricultural product prices, and ensuring food supply.

Foreign Relations Strengthen relations with Germany and Italy.However, Alan Wilson does not think that Salazar is not a person like Mussolini, this kind of ruler of the old era, conservative is the label on his body, similar to those monarchs in my Qing Dynasty.

In fact, there are many leaders like the Qing Dynasty in Europe. There are a group of people in Eastern Europe who are obsessed with the small peasant economy. It turns out that the pro-German forces in Croatia are a representative, which is not so strange.

Salazar protected Portugal's feudal manors and emphasized cooperation. Before the independence of British India, wasn't Gandhi like this?I want to make independent India a big rural area.

It is hard to imagine that Lisbon is the capital of a European country. Whether it is the NATO countries in Western Europe or the Warsaw Pact countries in Eastern Europe, at this time in [-], there were few places as dilapidated as the capital of Portugal. The force has lowered Europe's position in the world.

70.00% of the houses in Lisbon do not have electric lights, 80.00% of the people do not have access to running water, and 50.00% of the people meet the definition of illiterate.At present, Portugal's per capita living standard is comparable to that of a large country in East Asia.

If Alan Wilson remembers correctly, the situation in Goa looks better. At least Portugal has really invested money and sold a lot of iron ore to Pakistan.

"We are also improving! The oil revenue from the Gulf of Guinea has been invested in construction." Facing the revolutionary issue that Alan Wilson was worried about, Caetano also explained.

"I hope so. If it is not Germany that confronts the Soviet Union, but Portugal, we will be really worried." Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Portugal traditionally does not restrict foreign investment.

He even wanted to discuss with his wife about using the privilege of foreign capital to carry out some external reforms on Portugal.

Salazar knew the purpose of the British coming, so he was not going to come forward in person and let Caetano receive Alan Wilson to clarify what the British were going to do.

From this point, we know how conservative this old ruler is. Fortunately, Alan Wilson has done his homework, and he is not unfamiliar with Portugal's overseas interests, and he can also build a certain sense of trust.

"Believe Mr. Salazar, you should know the purpose of the United Kingdom." Alan Wilson didn't talk nonsense, and said directly, "It is not the best way to avoid the problem. We want to know what the Portuguese side thinks."

"Goa has been in the hands of Portugal for 400 years, and there was no place called India at that time." Caetano pondered for a while and said frankly, "This makes Salazar unacceptable."

"In fact, Portugal still doesn't trust the UK very much, right?" Alan Wilson tried sincerely, and Caetano nodded, indicating that there was a reason for this, and then continued, "It's no wonder that the UK's previous offshore balance, It really does leave that impression.”

"Sir Wilson, Portugal and the United Kingdom have a long-standing alliance." Caetano said halfway, Alan Wilson reached out to dissuade him, "Britain's intention is just to make a gesture of negotiation. It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not. The reason is We did it because we know Indians very well, and you should believe that."

"Hmm!" Caetano opened his mouth and nodded solemnly, "Did you find something?"

"The NATO framework does not include colonies. You should be able to see this from France's appeal to the United States in the past two years. NATO's framework is limited to the mainland of European countries. Let's talk about the problem of Goa, Goa is alone Overseas, thousands of miles away from the Portuguese mainland.”

"It is also different from the environment in Africa and Timor Island. In the above places, Britain and France can help. But in the Indian subcontinent, we have been unable to react. The initiative is in the hands of Nehru. In the past two years, our observation, Extremism is on the rise in India and the local garrison is small compared to what Goa is worth."

"We can increase our troops!" Caetano blurted out, expressing his confidence in defending Goa.

"The increase in troops is useless, but we have discovered a very favorable trend. Of course, everything can be regarded as illusory before it happens. The Portuguese side should also keep it strictly confidential. No one can predict the future, right?"

"I'd like to hear it!" Caetano finally breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to sit upright.

"Then I hope that the scope of the news can be blocked in a small area. From the end of last year to now, the Indian military has been implementing an adventurous policy called the forward policy. force out of disputed areas."

Nehru issued an order to the Ladakh and Northeast Frontier Special Garrison: The garrison will do everything possible to move forward and actively occupy the entire frontier.On the border defense line, wherever there is a gap, patrol there, or set up outposts, and use force to clear the border of neighboring countries' troops.

In the international arena, there is also an unwritten rule: the actual occupation recognition rule, any place or territory that is actually occupied by another country or ethnic group for a certain period of time can be recognized through a referendum.

Then, it will successfully establish its own sovereignty in this special region, because in fact, nine out of ten of its sovereignty will be recognized by international law!

The whole of India firmly believed in it, was filled with righteous indignation, obsessed with it, and chattered endlessly, urging the Nehru government to adopt a tough policy.

"Sir Wilson means that a border war may be triggered?" Caetano asked half suspiciously and half expectantly.

"I didn't say I would, but I was an assistant to the commissioner in British India, and I know Indians well. I also worked as a high commissioner in Malaya, and I know some Chinese. In fact, I don't need to know them. Too deep, the Korean War is seen by the whole world."

Alan Wilson's tone can't be said to be [-]%, but it can also be called eighteen or nineteen.Through two different service experiences, Caetano hinted that his judgment is absolutely correct.

"The most important thing is that the country that Nehru wants to touch even dares to confront the United States, so there is no reason to be afraid of India. Isn't it?"

This is the first reason to impress Caetano, but now Alan Wilson does not know this.For a scholar-type official, the glasses alone can hide a lot of emotions.

"I am willing to convey the British opinion to Salazar truthfully. If Sir Wilson is not in a hurry, you can stay in Lisbon for two days." Caetano didn't agree or say no, but his attitude was not like that just now. Started so stiff.

"No problem, I'm happy." Alan Wilson readily agreed, because Ingrid Bergman of Woodpecker Films had arrived in Portugal, and wanted to shoot scenes here to see the authentic scenery of European feudal lords' manors. It is rare in Europe now.

In order to prove that his statement is justified, Alan Wilson handed over the blueprint of the order issued by Nehru to Caetano through some of the details left by Britain before leaving British India.

Then he waited for news at the manor arranged for him in Portugal. Waiting was always tormented.If it weren't for Ms. Ingrid Bergman, who accompanied him during this torment, he might not have been able to be so indifferent.

"The manor here is very good. How about I buy one and make it a support for our daughter?" Ingrid Bergman asked the man for his opinion.

"Just as long as you think there is no problem." Alan Wilson said in his heart, didn't you buy a palace in France?But when the words came to my lips, I instinctively became the only sun in my heart that was Ingrid Bergman.

At the same time, the quiet Salazar sat silently in his humble office, holding in his hand Nehru's order to the army brought by Caetano, and asked Caetano, "What do you think? How's the credibility?"

"Britain's policy is questionable, but for more than a decade, Sir Wilson has been a model for Portugal." At the critical moment, Alan Wilson's reliable history of being the prime minister of the six countries helped him a lot and was brought up by Caetano.

"Huh?" Salazar hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, "Let's arrange a time to meet."

It is already a rare thing that the conservative Salazar is willing to meet. Caetano was a little surprised, and then replied, "I will arrange it right away."

The office fell into silence again, but Caetano didn't make a fuss, Salazar was such a character.

The first thousand and 140 chapters and nine chapters outside the editor Wilson

However, this close comrade-in-arms of Salazar did not contact Alan Wilson. The British gentleman left the manor and was going to walk around Lisbon to judge Portugal, a small country with a population of less than 900 million and a colonial power at the same time. , the current real social state.

"There is still such a place in Europe!" Allen Wilson couldn't help but sigh, statistics are only one aspect of it, and only by seeing it with your own eyes can you have a clear understanding of the real situation in Portugal.

Although he thought he was traveling north and south, Alan Wilson had never been to the capital of Brazil, but Lisbon is really not much better than the colonial capitals of British Africa that have already developed a real estate.

What is certain is that although Salazar solved the problems of frequent deficits and social instability.

But the time in Portugal as a whole seems to have stayed before World War II, and there has been no change for so many years.

When you haven’t changed a bit, your neighbors are all advancing by leaps and bounds. The colonial history has made the consequences clear. Portugal naturally doesn’t have to worry about being annexed in this peaceful era.But if it continues like this?

Ingrid Bergman wears a headscarf and sunglasses. Although this kind of dress is not uncommon in Portugal, her outstanding height makes the disguise only deceptive. This is still her feeling of taking care of the deputy secretary. She came out wearing flat shoes the result of. .

The two are like tourists, walking around with the attitude of bystanders, while the bodyguards follow not far away, which does not disturb the good mood of the female president. Professional bodyguards must have Sanmao's excellent qualities. Simply put, no Don't look at what you should...

Knowing that 50.00% of Portugal's population meets the definition of illiterate, Alan Wilson stood in front of a school for a moment before deciding to wander around.

Dominguez, an elementary school teacher, sits in his modest house, which adjoins the school building, both modern buildings.

He looked across the road at the house where his colleague Susan lived.Susan's work schedule was quickly settled.The teacher who was going to be transferred to Mr. Ferrer's elementary school refused to come, so Su temporarily filled the vacancy.

Susan needs to be approved by the principal, Filler, to become a permanent teacher.She taught for about two years in London. Although she quit not long ago, it is hard to say that she is a layman in teaching; She had only been working together for three or four weeks, and he already wanted her to stay.

In the eyes of Dominguez, Susan is so smart; which industry master would not want to keep a colleague who can save him half of his energy?

They have been attending classes like this for several weeks. Although it is very monotonous, he finds it very enjoyable.

It just so happened that one day the school received a notice to take the students to Christ Church to see a traveling exhibition with a model of Jerusalem.Taking into account the educational effect, each student can enter and visit as long as they pay one penny.So the students lined up in two rows.

Susan walked beside her class, holding a simple parasol with her little thumb hooked around the handle.Dominguez, in a rumpled suit, followed, swinging his cane gracefully.

Hit her, he has been restless, thinking about it.This afternoon, the sun was shining brightly, but there was a lot of dust. When I entered the exhibition room, there were not many people except them.

Enthusiastically, he saw Susan talking and laughing, introducing the situation of the school to a man and a woman.

"Ms. Susan has worked in the UK, and she returned to teach in Lisbon today, which is very admirable." Alan Wilson was also lucky, and even found a female teacher who had working experience in the UK.

"Mr. Allen, you and this lady seem to be upper-class people. We have limited conditions here, so don't mind." Susan was a little embarrassed and tried her best to maintain her dignity.

"High society? That doesn't count!" Alan Wilson shook his head. Neither he nor Ingrid Bergman was considered a member of high society. Of course, in the eyes of ordinary people, that can't be wrong.

Reaching out and handing some pounds to Susan, Allen Wilson stopped the other party's rejection with his eyes, "Miss Susan, thank you for your reception, which gave me a certain understanding of Portugal."

The most profound understanding is that in terms of the current basic conditions of Portugal, with a population of less than 1000 million, the mainland is like a large rural area, but there are 30 troops, struggling to support the operation of overseas colonies.

Allies like Salazar deserve help from Britain, and in terms of human cost, this European manpower depression is not worthless.

Alan Wilson donated [-] pounds and took away a world map of the school by the way, clearing the suspicion of charity.

At this time, Alan Wilson saw Dominguez, who was not far away, and there were many women with the same status as his wife. He could see the admiration in his eyes, and he went back and forth to get the world map with a smile. Susan teased, "Miss Susan, this should be your admirer."

"He's just my colleague!" Susan blushed and explained embarrassingly.

"I can't see it wrong, especially this kind of gaze." Alan Wilson glanced at Ingrid Bergman, who had been silent all this time, rolled his eyes behind the sunglasses, but this did not delay his nod .

"Look!" Alan Wilson, who was recognized, laughed and expressed his congratulations in an old-fashioned way.Then I waved goodbye to the new friends I met today.

Ingrid Bergman followed behind the man and said in a low voice, "It's five hundred pounds in one shot, you are quite rich."

"Part of professional image management shows my love for the civil class." Alan Wilson's mouth slightly curled up, and he opened the car door first to let Ingrid Bergman get in the car first, and then went up by himself.

On the way back, Allen Wilson opened the world map, and sure enough, the world map is a great artifact of the key politicians. Some vague thoughts immediately became clear.

It is known that the automobile industry is a large employment industry. Because of the exchange rate of the pound, the UK cannot outperform Germany and Japan.After the exchange rates of these two countries became normal, the automobile industry had already been established, and the process of invasion from the bottom up began.

Later generations seem to have a term called a developed country shredder. It is not the first time that Britain has encountered this.

Alan Wilson moved to a Land Rover production line in Malaya, and put it on the first stop of a Japanese company going overseas to intercept it.

But this is still not enough. He has countermeasures for Japanese models that sell in volume, but pickup trucks are another important factor in the volume advantage of Japanese cars in later generations over German cars.

The demand brought by pickup trucks is one of the reasons why the output of Japanese cars overwhelms that of German cars.Of course, the pickup trucks in the U.S. market are still dominated by domestic car companies. The pickup trucks in the U.S. are equivalent to Wuling in a big country. Such a status.

Excluding the US market, pickup trucks are also widely used in Africa, especially North Africa, and the Middle East.

Land Rover does not currently have such a model, but it doesn't matter, the executive deputy chief said that there will be one soon, and he will naturally have one.

Compared with Portugal's position, it is not satisfactory. There are better positions, but it is not as easy to use as Portugal. It is impossible for Britain to dictate to France, and it is also impossible for Italy, which is close to North Africa.

But it’s okay for Portugal, and the Portuguese have long been accustomed to the existence of British capital. If you start from Portugal, it’s easier to go to the North American market. Portugal’s location can take into account both North America and North Africa, and there is no problem in terms of sales routes.

Coupled with the fact that Portugal's European labor costs are currently low, a feeling of great promise appeared in Alan Wilson's mind.

Moreover, Portugal has such a small population, even smaller than the colonies of Malaya. Concentrating on one model can bring great changes to Portugal.

In Germany and Japan, which were founded by the automobile industry in later generations, the automobile industry accounts for one-fifth of the German economy.

Japan has an even larger proportion, reaching a third of the size.Once the fuel vehicle field is squeezed out, both countries will have big problems, and Japan is definitely the more miserable one.

Germany has a population of 8000 million, and Japan has a population of over 2000 million. The annual output of German cars is less than 2000 million, while that of Japanese cars is more than 900 million.Portugal has just under [-] million people.Being able to figure out a model is enough to get Portugal out of the current situation in Gandhi's dream of India.

"Going west, you can go to North America, and you can go to North Africa after crossing the Mediterranean Sea." Alan Wilson took the conversion of Portugal's per capita salary and suddenly discovered one thing. Portugal's per capita cost is cheaper than the current Malaya.

When Caetano came to the manor, Alan Wilson had already determined the strategy of the pickup truck.In the context of globalization, any resource can be bought, and the lack of resources in Portugal itself is no longer a big problem.

"Sir Wilson, the Prime Minister wants to have an interview with you." Caetano said directly when he saw Alan Wilson.

"I really have a good thing to discuss with the Prime Minister." Alan Wilson also responded happily, "To show my sincerity, I will keep it secret for now."

Caetano was stunned, and it took him a long time to smile wryly, "Then I hope that the friendship between Britain and Portugal will last forever."

"It should be like this!" Alan Wilson put away the world map he bought for five hundred pounds, and the human resource depressions in Europe are now to be included in the British planning system.Investing in the Portuguese auto industry is a bridge to access the African auto market.

Salazar didn't expect this unexpected scene either. He originally wanted to discuss the UK's views on the international situation with Alan Wilson, but he didn't expect to start with industrial development. He even had the illusion that what he was facing was A minister in the Portuguese government, Sir Wilson the Extraordinary Minister.

Chapter 150 Pickups Founded

Salazar couldn't understand why Alan Wilson would transfer such an important industry as the automobile to Portugal.

If it was him, he would definitely not do this, but as the accepting party, the Prime Minister of Portugal, Salazar, was of course willing to accept it and asked Alan Wilson what conditions he wanted.

"Of course I hope that the Portuguese government will not set up obstacles." Alan Wilson said after a moment of pondering.

"There are no other conditions?" Salazar was very surprised. He thought that the British in front of him would ask for a lot of policies.

"No, I believe the Prime Minister can create a good environment for the car industry."

Alan Wilson smiled. What land use rights, tax exemption or infrastructure construction are all specific issues. Leaders like Salazar are all about one sentence, and there is no need to talk about it in detail. .

Not only that, in order to bind Portugal's local capital, Alan Wilson also proposed the concept of a joint venture car.

Joint-venture brand cars are produced in China, but are branded by foreign car companies, such as SAIC Volkswagen and FAW Toyota.

Alan Wilson can hardly think of any particularly powerful models of the joint venture, which can basically be regarded as a model of bad money, not all of them, 90.00% of which are mud that cannot support the wall.