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"You are just a civil servant, how much salary can you get?" Joan Crawford flatly refused, "This is a lot of income for you."

In fact, it is not very big. The gems were all sent by Ali Khan. Alan Wilson just took out a little gold and reprocessed it. India is a famous jewelry processing place, and the craftsmanship is still very good. There are three people on the ring. .

Allen Wilson also popularized the knowledge about the twelve zodiac signs, and experienced the image of a young official with knowledge and connotation.

It’s just that you can’t talk about trivial things. Hearing Joan Crawford’s rhetorical question, Alan Wilson replied in the most honest tone of his life, “I’m usually very frugal, and I spent some of my previous savings, but since everyone came to England I belong to India, and I always bring you some presents."

In front of Joan Crawford, you can't just throw money blindly. While throwing money, you must also emphasize a hard background and establish a personal image of hard work.

Before Joan Crawford refused, Alan Wilson introduced, "This kind of dragon is domineering and controlling, insecure, likes to dominate, and likes to be praised. Loves neatness, likes to think wildly, and has a rather extreme personality .Has a dual personality and resists being approached by others. When facing love, I hope that my spouse will be financially stable."

Joan Crawford wanted to continue to say something, but when she heard Alan Wilson's words, she said with a complex expression, "No wonder Vivienne listens to you so much. You know so much, and you even have research on Eastern mysticism."

That is!Alan Wilson accepted the compliment without hesitation. It is estimated that the civil servants on the Xiangjiang side were stunned yesterday. Why did British India send a telegram to find a fortune teller?

He also has no choice but to bear the price for his previous negligence. These public figures can't be killed, so he can only find another way to solve the problem. Now it seems that the effect is very good.

It seems that superstition can sometimes have unexpected effects. A certain African-American astrologer in later generations used a set of wizard theories to deceive the Norwegian princess.

After taking care of Joan Crawford, and doing the same with Heidi Lamarr and Bette Davis, Alan Wilson directly took care of the three actresses who stayed in New Delhi, and made up for a fortune-telling civil servant. Now It is basically certain that the matter between him and Vivien Leigh, at least among these three actresses, will not be leaked in a short time.

"After accepting your gift, I'll just say one thing. Derek told me that you are the one who negotiated with him in British India." Bette Davis said with a complicated expression, "He's here this time. The mine is bound to be won, and it may still find you."

"Betty, you shouldn't have disclosed this matter. It may affect your relationship with Derek." Alan Wilson was a little surprised, but immediately played his tight-knit essence and considered the issue from the standpoint of Bette Davis .

"The relationship between us, he is tired of me." Bette Davis said with a wry smile, "In his eyes, the so-called movie actress is not a precious identity, but just everything."

It turned out that he was dumped and had a feeling of resentment. Bette Davis was right.

Alan Wilson thought sympathetically, maybe many female stars have received too much praise, and they always turn this praise into an illusion, thinking that with their beauty, there will be countless people who want to kiss Fangze. Yes, not necessarily love.

It seems that many Hollywood actresses in this era have married many times in their lives, and they ended up dismal in the end. Actresses in the 21st century are obviously more open-minded. They live together for many years and don't need to get married.

"Anyway, thank you very much." Alan Wilson expressed his gratitude sincerely. Looking at Bette Davis, who had reversed his position, he said sincerely, "It's better not to offend women."

To say that these actresses came to New Delhi recently, what touched Alan Wilson the most, that is, from now on, we must find a way to guard against it, especially against Pamela Mountbatten.

Out of selfishness, he hoped that Pamela Mountbatten could live in a happy bubble for the rest of her life.Although the girl he chose was not as good as any of these actresses in terms of appearance.

But this is different. He always wants to marry a woman. In the current British civil service system, there are also requirements for a stable marriage. The Cambridge Five are the exceptions among the exceptions.Marital stability is considered in most promotions.

In any case, it is also gratifying to gradually get half of the members of the girlfriends group who came to British India.

He also obtained important bottom-line information, which made it clear that Derek is bound to win this iron mine, so he can use his bureaucratic advantages to delay time.

I thought about going to sleep, but there was a knock on the door, and Alan Wilson had to get out of the quilt to open the door, which meant that the British community was safe. If he lived in Delhi, where Indians lived, he would not dare to do this.

"Joan?" Opening the door and looking at Joan Crawford, Alan Wilson instinctively wanted to raise his wrist to check the time, but found that he had taken off the watch because of a rest, and couldn't help but smiled wryly, "It's very late."

"I know." Joan Crawford walked in directly, closing the door behind her, "Ellen, my sister is a bit empty."

"Huh? Am I dreaming?" Alan Wilson had never encountered such a good thing, and he couldn't believe it for a while.

The moon hid behind the clouds and covered everything in the night with darkness. After a long time, Joan Crawford sighed with satisfaction, "Ellen, you worked hard."

"Joan, I don't have a drop." Alan Wilson already understood that Joan Crawford was more difficult to deal with than Vivien Leigh.

It's a pity that Joan Crawford didn't understand the important role of a master of time management. Fortunately, no one came over the next morning, otherwise he would have been caught and hadn't been exposed.

288 chapters $3000 million

After making breakfast, Joan Crawford was still sleeping soundly, and Alan Wilson had to bring the breakfast to the bedside, cover it and put it down, so that the cows who had just gnawed the young grass woke up and enjoyed it, and looked at the time I think it's almost there.

Leaning over and kissing Joan Crawford, she changed into a suit of clothes and went to work. When the sound of the door closing came, Joan Crawford opened her eyes and touched her red lips, quite proud of herself. Say to yourself, "It's like my husband!"

She got up and opened the lid, laughed like a little girl, and enjoyed her breakfast. The loss of physical strength had to be made up for, but now she thinks that the trip to British India is still rewarding.

When leaving, Joan Crawford lingered next to the two large iron boxes for a long time. She was still very curious about what was inside, but the oversized lock reminded her to face the reality and it was best not to act rashly.

In general, Alan Wilson, who is good at learning, can talk about patents with Heidi Rama, or take three people around to see the customs and customs of British India. Of course, all of this is under the security of the Governor’s Mansion Under the witness of personnel, it is completely open and impartial.

Sometimes he had to give Joan Crawford lectures on plays, which was all right, and he was even willing to talk to Derek, who was stupid and rich, about property transfers, if Derek wanted to.

Of course, it can be said that industrial transfer has already occurred, and globalization has also occurred once, but that time it was dominated by the British Empire, and the United States was just a foundry.

In the 40s, Britain began to transfer industries outward, with Britain as the exporting country and the United States as the receiving country.

This is the first industrial transfer.This industrial transfer has made the United States successful, making the United States finally surpass the former empire on which the sun never sets.

History will not simply repeat itself, but when it comes to the situation in the 21st century, there are actually similarities.

What the United States has done to China, in fact, the British Empire has done to the United States. Facing the pace of the rise of the United States, it has also adopted all means except war. The Germans came out to block the bullets for the Americans.

It can only be said that the Americans with a manifest destiny have a good fortune in the rise of the country, and there is a backer who is willing to attract firepower for it.

Europe is not safe and sound. For example, the problem of Greece has made waves in Europe, which was calm after the Potsdam Conference. The world before the World War was dominated by the British Empire. Waiting for the opportunity to take over.

Therefore, like many countries in Europe that resisted Germany, such as Poland, Yugoslavia, etc., Greece's resistance to Germany also placed the government-in-exile in London.

After the war, the Greek government-in-exile returned home under the escort of the British army. On December 33 of the same year, it provoked a civil war.Two days later, the National People's Liberation Army and the British army had a [-]-day armed conflict, which was seen as the beginning of the Greek Civil War.At that time, British Prime Minister Churchill participated in the mediation.

Alan Wilson kept in touch with Edward Bridges by telegram every day. Most of the telegram was still talking about the progress of cashing out with iron ore, but let’s talk about other things in general.

Regarding the matter of Greece, Alan Wilson suggested that the United States be brought in. If the United States can join in in good faith, the pressure on the British Empire will be much less.

The Greek Communist Party must be resolutely suppressed. Without mentioning Greece's potential influence on European civilization, even if it does not have this influence, it cannot be given up only geographically.

Alan Wilson knew that the Soviet Union was hit hard by the world war, and he helped the Soviets before the Potsdam Conference.

But it is different now. Europe can be balanced but not unbalanced. The Greek Communist Party must be resolutely suppressed. Greece is different from Yugoslavia, which can easily be blocked by Italy.

Greece is a peninsula deep into the Mediterranean Sea, but the situation in Italy is similar. There is no way to talk about a blockade. Letting go to the Soviet Union will only make the situation facing Britain around the entire Mediterranean Sea more severe.

In the telegram, Alan Wilson stated that Greece should definitely interfere, even if it took the initiative to speak to the United States.

In the Greek Civil War, the failure of the Greek Communist Party and the people's armed forces led by it was inevitable.In a region where capitalism is strong like Europe, it is quite difficult to establish a socialist country in the Balkan Peninsula.

Although armed and not small, compared to the overall strength of the British and American countries, the comparison is very obvious.At the same time, its own strength and internal relations are intricate, which also brings a shadow to the display of its own strength.

"If we want to keep the attention of the United States and the Soviet Union at the same time, there is no other way. Before we can win over the United States, we can first communicate with Turkey and use the United States and the United Kingdom as bait to induce Turkey to send troops to help the Greek government suppress the pro-Soviet armed forces. .”

Edward Bridges, who was in his office, turned to the next page with great interest, "Greece and Turkey have a feud. Once Turkey gets involved, it will be difficult for the Greek government forces to do so. At this time, the United States joins in, and we still treat the relatives The Soviet armed forces have an overwhelming advantage, but they can also provoke discord between Greece and Turkey, and when the time comes, they will withdraw and leave. On the issue of Greece and Turkey, the United States and the Soviet Union will confront each other.”

"It's very traditional style of the British Empire." Edward Bridges couldn't help lamenting that being a colonial official was really a waste of talent, and he should work on a bigger stage such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to give full play to Alan Wilson's talent.

If Alan Wilson knew that his talkativeness might lose the opportunity to work in the colony, he would definitely regret it.

He was loyal to the British Empire, but he used the wrong place this time. He might be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was intriguing every day. For him who was dedicated to working in the colonies, he had no intention of exile.

Although he thought it might as well give it a try, Edward Bridges said in the call back, "Alan, do your own thing well. Civil servants are nothing more than safe and slow. The last thing we lack is patience. As long as it works out in the end, that’s fine.”

Edward Bridges was talking about cashing out of iron ore, but he was actually talking about Greece.It looks like a powerful and unconstrained style, but it might not be possible to take one step at a time and divide one thing into many steps, for example, into four stages...

The first stage is to ask the United States whether it is willing to exert greater influence, especially in the situation in the Near East.

If the United States is particularly eager to express its willingness to take over, then proceed to the second stage, contact Turkey without telling the United States, send troops to help the Greek government forces, and launch a surprise attack on the pro-Soviet armed forces.

After that, Britain looked for an opportunity to withdraw from the Near East and let the United States entangle with the Soviet Union in the Near East.

Finally, let the Americans worry about the Greek people who boycotted Turkey because of national sentiments, and you're done.Each stage is separated by a period of time. If the expected situation occurs, it will continue to be implemented, and if it is unexpected, it will be stopped, and the UK will have no loss.

In fact, as long as the first stage is needed, it can be judged whether the plan is feasible and whether the United States is very eager to expand its influence. If so, it is necessary to implement this plan.

In fact, compared with history, Alan Wilson's suggestion is only a little bit different, which is to guide Turkey to send troops to help the Greek government forces suppress pro-Soviet armed forces.All other conditions are the same!

This was originally Britain's countermeasure on the Greek issue, but Alan Wilson made it clearer with a reminder.

On the Greek issue, Britain and the United States are actually not facing the Soviet Union. The biggest supporter of the Greek Communist Party is Tito of Yugoslavia, so they should consider teaching Yugoslavia a lesson when necessary.

After a few more days of playing professionally and playing with girls online, Alan Wilson has become very familiar with the three actresses who stayed in New Delhi, but two of them are not as familiar as Joan Crawford for the time being.

Derek, who was counting on his outstanding performance in front of the Morgan family, finally couldn't help it, and sent someone to look for Alan Wilson again.

The second contact between the two parties finally took place under the premise that the delaying tactics of the commissioner and civil servants were successful.

"Mr. Allen, I can acquire the Mysore Iron Mine at a price of 3000 million US dollars. At the same time, I will give you a benefit fee of 100 million US dollars." Derek said with a straightforward expression, "100 million US dollars, you may earn it all your life Not enough money."

Alan Wilson did not refuse to take kickbacks. After all, he is a civil servant in British India. Later generations of India even received kickbacks for arms sales. Of course, they learned the fine traditions from the British Empire, but they did not learn the essence. Indian methods are very easy to be used. Grab the handle.

"30 million pounds? Mr. Derek, let's not mention it for now. You are trying to bribe a loyal imperial civil servant in a black-box operation. Let's talk about your insincere offer first." Alan Wilson gave the other party a deduction first. A hat, and then Shi Shiran said, "Let me first propose a merger and acquisition case, the Merseyby mine acquisition, Mr. Derek is very familiar with it. It was personally operated by the old Morgan, the leader of your U.S. steel company. [-]."

Rockefeller's Metherby Mine, located on the banks of the Great Lakes in Minnesota, was the largest iron mine in the United States at that time. At that time, the proven reserves were 5000 million tons, which could meet [-]% of the demand of the United States.

After some contests between the two parties, Rockefeller finally determined the conditions of the sale. He offered a sky-high price of 500 million US dollars, and demanded that the payment must be made in the shares of the United States Steel Corporation.Morgan didn't counter-offer, and the deal went through.

After the merger, the stock of U.S. Steel Corporation rose sharply, and the Rockefeller family received more than 500 million shares.

In 500, the merger and acquisition of Metherby Mine was finally priced at 45 million U.S. dollars. Now, after 3000 years, Derek said [-] million U.S. dollars in alms.

"You seem to think of me as a chief of a primitive tribe. It is painful to treat the expectation of [-] British Indian civil servants as a handout."

Chapter 289 A Big Deal of Hundreds of Millions

"This is a mine with a reserve of nearly one billion tons. The most important thing is that it is more than 60 kilometers away from the port of Galore. There is a railway in the local area, and the sea transportation is very convenient." Alan Wilson tapped his finger on the table, "Then Mr. Derek , opened a sky-high price of 3000 million U.S. dollars? It is already close to half of the Messerby Mine, which had 5000 million tons of reserves in [-], should I especially thank U.S. Steel for its generosity?"

It's a joke. Even in the original Metherby Mine acquisition, Morgan ignored the little Rockefeller's premium and took a lot of extra money to befriend the Rockefeller family.

But it has been 45 years, and now it is also buying a mine with at least ten times the original reserves, only to take out half of what it was 45 years ago?Even at the original price Derek was enough to go to the Soviet gallows and be hanged.

"Mr. Allen, you should consider the additional cost of shipping." Derek was silent for a while, and then explained that the additional cost due to distance would put enormous pressure on the company's already meager profits.

"Small profits? Now that the world war has just ended, all countries need to rebuild. It is good for the steel industry. Will there be meager profits at this time?" Alan Wilson said with an expression that seemed to be teasing me, "U.S. Steel Is the company a small company with thin margins?"

What else did he want to say after seeing Derek, Alan Wilson has already opened up the next battlefield, emphasizing, "Mr. Derek, please spread your thinking. Once this iron mine is owned by the US Steel Corporation, it is not just a mine. problems, as well as market problems, an opportunity to enter the Indian market, even if British India becomes independent some time in the future, new countries emerge in the subcontinent, new countries need to be built, and the demand for steel is still strong. U.S. Steel not only It got an iron mine, and also got a broad market.”

Forehead!Derek was stuck in his mouth when he wanted to refute. He had to admit that the colonial official's words made sense, but he still said bluntly, "We have a special relationship with China. We are close allies. China also has markets. Raw materials In fact, China also has them, unlike what Mr. Allen said, it seems that there is no other choice."

"Wow." Alan Wilson leaned back tactically, staring at Derek with a half-smile, "Do you want to compare China with British India? It seems that they can't be compared in any aspect except for the number of people? Except for the number of people, Derek Sir, you can now summarize the data in any field in [-], excluding the population first, as long as there are more than three points where China surpasses British India, I will take what you said is true."

An industrial destroyer like the Cannon Party wants to surpass British India?That seemed to be a joke, not that Alan Wilson belittled this party. In terms of industrial development, the Cannon Party and even Yan Laoxi, a provincial warlord.

"Eh?" Derek didn't know what to say again, as if they were really incomparable, he said instead, "China also has iron mines."

"That's another problem." Alan Wilson came prepared, even if he wasn't prepared, it doesn't matter, he just doesn't need to be prepared for China's problems, "Mysore's iron ore is hematite, as the United States Important people in the steel company, I believe you understand what this means."

Hematite is iron oxide, which is heavy and hard.Hematite contains up to 70.00% iron and can be produced in large quantities, so it is the most important iron ore.Hematite gets its name from the dark red color it emits.

The iron ore in Mysore state does not contain 70.00% iron, but it is more than 60.00%.It is an absolute bonanza. As for China, China is a famous country that has a large reserve of everything, but the quality is very average.

Even in the mines in Mysore, most of the iron ore is not hematite, but at least one-fifth of the ore is now hematite. Based on the total reserves, more than [-] million tons of iron ore can be extracted. steel.

From geographical transportation costs to market size to iron ore quality, Alan Wilson has a lot to say.

"It's a pity that Mr. Allen doesn't do business. If he was in the United States, he would be a successful person." Derek sighed and smiled bitterly.

"Maybe, I'm also quite happy being a civil servant." Alan Wilson replied with a reserved face. In the United States, who said he couldn't be a monopoly capitalist?Maybe you can still be a slave owner!

The dialogue between the two seems to be tit for tat, but the atmosphere is not in a state of confrontation. In the final analysis, discussing business is not about running a colony. Talking about business is about a win-win situation in a certain sense. It can be a real win-win situation, or it can be a special one. win-win.

Derek, who was expecting to win twice, has now given up his delusion of pie in the sky and restored a peaceful attitude. He has already made it clear that extreme pressure is not advisable.

"I hope our third meeting can reach a consensus on many issues." Derek said at the end that he would contact the country and come up with a truly win-win quotation. At the same time, the local transportation conditions and possible The conditions for entering the sub-continental market are reported, and the board of directors is waiting for a reply.

This has changed a lot from the first time the two met. Derek finally put away the unique savior demeanor of the Americans, and Alan Wilson's attitude eased a lot. Before leaving, he said goodbye, "Actually, we There is still a lot of consensus, how to say, blood is thicker than water also exists.”

"American businessmen have never been willing to do business with anyone. Our relationship with China is also very good, and we have helped the Soviet Union." Derek came out to send Alan Wilson and said very gently.

"The example of China is still open to discussion." Alan Wilson said that he did not want to make comparisons with this example.

For example, the Cannon Party's Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation. No one can find faults in the written articles.

Desiring to strengthen the long-surviving ties of reconciliation and friendship between the two countries by means that are sufficient to promote friendly exchanges between the territories of the two countries, provided for on terms adapted to the spiritual, cultural, economic, and commercial aspirations of the peoples of the two countries, it is decided to conclude .

The nationals of either contracting party have the right to live, travel, and engage in various occupations such as commerce, industry, culture, education, and religion in the "whole territory" of the other party, as well as the right to explore and develop mineral resources, and to lease and hold land; and Enjoy national treatment economically.

It looks very equal, the two countries are like brothers, any citizen can enjoy national treatment in the other country.It was even closer than the later China and the Soviet Union.

Allen Wilson wanted to know, if China and the United States were not separated by the Pacific Ocean, but were neighboring countries like the Soviet Union, would the Americans dare to come up with such a condition?

Vessels of this side may navigate freely in any ports, places or territorial waters opened by the other side, and their personnel and goods have the freedom to pass through the territory of the other side by the "most convenient route"; ships of this side, including warships, may, when encountering " In case of any distress", enter "any port, place or territorial water of the other side which is closed to foreign commerce or navigation".

Does the Cannon Party have warships that can sail to the United States?On the contrary, the United States is now the world's largest naval power, and it can completely regard any waters in China as its own home.

As far as the Governor's Mansion is concerned, Assistant Allen has been leaving early and returning late recently, and has not spent much time in the Governor's Mansion.Of course, some people know that the assistant to the commissioner has got a job as a tour guide for American female stars.

Of course it's more than that, Alan Wilson even negotiated a big deal with Joan Crawford for hundreds of millions.

"3000 million U.S. dollars?" Joan Crawford, apart from Bette Davis, knew the U.S. Steel Company's arrival in New Delhi best. Hearing this figure, he couldn't help exclaiming, "Alan, you are crazy!" Yes, a favor fee of 100 million U.S. dollars. You actually refused, you have to know what 100 million U.S. dollars means, if it’s just filming, it’s hard to say whether I can earn it in ten years.”

With the salary of an actress in the 40s, Joan Crawford is of course telling the truth, and she is over 40 years old, on the brink of a career crisis, and she is very incomprehensible to Alan Wilson's rejection.

"This money can't be taken." Ellen Wilson has an objective understanding of Joan Crawford again. These female stars who came to New Delhi have a different understanding of Ellen Wilson, the assistant to the commissioner.

As far as Joan Crawford and Bette Davis are concerned, although they are not in harmony, they have surprisingly consistent views when looking at Alan Wilson, that is, this assistant commissioner is not a big man.Joan Crawford even thought he was a softie.