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"Then hold this handle in your hands first, and wait until he makes a mistake for the second time." Pamela Mountbatten said softly, "Is this good, Margaret?"

3 Chapter [-] England in Restoration

"But you have to be careful, don't get carried away by love." Princess Margaret still reminded with concern that the famous love brain of the British royal family in later generations boldly reminded others not to fall in love.

"Understood, I will pay attention." Pamela Mountbatten couldn't help smiling, leading Margaret around.

At this time, Alan Wilson hurriedly took out the small notebook he carried with him, which was a habit he had kept in British India.Although a serious person keeps a diary, this is not a diary, but a reminder to remind himself not to miss the opportunity.

Although not all of them have been fulfilled so far, it can also be said to have helped a lot, and being thorough is not for nothing.

The situation in the Middle East is quite complicated. The Kingdom of Jordan and the Kingdom of Iraq belong to the same family, and they are two brothers of the Hashemite family, which was hostile to the Saudi royal family.The first king of the Kingdom of Iraq was also the king of Syria, but he was driven away by the French.

King Faisal I of Syria, who was driven out by the French, was later arranged by Britain to be king of Iraq.

In fact, it has been less than 40 years since the Hashemite family fought Ibn Saud decisively.It can be said that the Jordanian royal family and the Iraqi royal family should be relatively close. I don’t know what the Jordanian royal family thought when the Iraqi kingdom collapsed.

This is often the case in the Middle East. It cannot be viewed from the perspective of only one country, because once something happens, it often involves a different country.

For example, when Nasser called for Arab nationalism, Gaddafi in Libya, and the Arab Ba'ath Party in Syria and Iraq were all deeply infected, and the Arab Social Ba'ath Party even seized power in Syria and Iraq respectively.

At least there is a trend towards the unification of the Arab world. Of course, that is a later matter. For now, Alan Wilson has to think carefully, and he still owes the Prime Minister a detailed colonial analysis report.

The wedding of the Crown Prince of the British Empire, of course, need not mention the repercussions it caused around the world. For Alan Wilson, it did not have a big impact. His main job is to wait eagerly for his father-in-law, General Mountbatten, the Great British Dragon Aotian, Can you solve the problem of the Nasser-class battleship in the short time when you come back to attend the crown prince's wedding?

From this matter, his trust in Portugal is higher than that in Britain.Salazar was a nationalist dictator. In a country like this, the consequences of losing cities and lands are unbearable.

Until Salazar died of illness, he did not recognize Portuguese Goa as part of Indian territory, even though India had sent troops to occupy Goa for almost 20 years.

A leader like Salazar, who received assistance from the Marshall Plan, was likely to use it to upgrade armaments.This was not a problem at all for Salazar himself.On the contrary, the domestic situation is far less predictable than in Portugal.

"I'm back!" Just as the whole family was there, Mountbatten pushed the door open and walked in with strides, directly attracting the attention of his wife, two daughters and son-in-law.

Alan Wilson almost jumped up, thinking that the matter of the Nelson-class battleship had something to do with it.

Before he could say anything, he heard Mountbatten say happily, "I went to the Admiralty, and they said that I can return to the Mediterranean Fleet to continue working after I finish my work in India."

Mountbatten's determination to return to the navy has never wavered. His ambition is simple-to inherit his father's career and eventually become the First Sea Lord.In order to realize his ambition, he has only one way to go - to return to the Royal Navy.

"Of course it's a good thing for my father to return to the Mediterranean Fleet, but it seems that the Mediterranean Fleet has many of your subordinates." Patricia Mountbatten leaned on the shoulder of her husband John Braburn, first expressing congratulations, and then Said, "Interpersonal relationships will not be indifferent."

"No, our relationship is very good, and we all have our own opinions." Mountbatten understood what his daughter meant and gave an answer.

Mountbatten is a subordinate of the Mediterranean Fleet. After he returns to the Mediterranean Fleet, he will definitely change his name and call him an officer.

Mountbatten served as the supreme commander of the Allied Forces in the Southeast Asian theater, and is now the governor of British India. The low position is inappropriate, and the only few high-level seats are now crowded. Take others down?Besides, there is no dereliction of duty or fault by others.

Judging from the positions held, Mountbatten can directly serve as the Minister of the Navy when he comes back, but in terms of military rank, there are many in the Royal Navy who have higher ranks than him.

Returning to the Mediterranean Fleet must only be an official reinstatement. Compared with when he was the supreme commander or governor of a major Allied area, this position seemed insignificant.

The current commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean Fleet, General Arthur John Ball, was the commander of the East India Fleet under Mountbatten when he was the Supreme Commander in the Southeast Asia Theater; Douglas Pennant, the deputy commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, also served under Mountbatten .

"The last time I went to the Mediterranean Fleet, the commander-in-chief always called me sir, and I also called him sir, but it's really nothing."

Mountbatten went directly to his wife's side, sat down and said in a relaxed manner, "After I go back, I will finish dealing with the affairs of British India. I have finally fulfilled the cabinet's entrustment. There is nothing I can do about warning independence that will disintegrate.”

"This, Governor, about Portugal?" Alan Wilson asked obliquely, did he worry about the Nelson-class battleship.

"That matter is not a problem in principle, and it's actually not a problem." General Mountbatten waved his hand casually and said, "It's not the first time we've sold a warship, as long as there is no problem with Portugal, there will definitely be no problem with us. "

"On this matter, if the Portuguese government does not award the governor a large medal, I will be sorry for your mediation." Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, and finally settled the matter

Immediately, he turned on the rainbow fart mode with a look of longing, saying that no one except Mountbatten himself could do this so neatly. There is only Mountbatten in the entire British Empire who can settle things so quickly.

Mountbatten was indifferent on the surface, and by the way said that although this is an objective fact, he will not show it off. He is doing things for the British Empire and cannot take credit for it.

Alan Wilson said that he has been taught, and he must follow Mountbatten's example and work hard for the glory of the British Empire.

Is something like a battleship useful?Depending on how you look at it, it was still useful for colonial empires.

Even decades later, battleships are still a very threatening weapon for most countries in the world.

The two battleships are in the hands of the Portuguese. Once Goa is threatened, they can completely bombard Mumbai and copy the brilliant results of the Dutch navy in Jakarta, so why are they useless?

Bomb Mumbai into ruins, and even if Goa is lost by then, India will not even think of benefiting.

"Actually, there is no reason for the prime minister's worry." While the women were cooking, Mountbatten called Alan Wilson, who was looking at things objectively, aside, talked about the details of the incident, and then asked, "What do you think? When is the deal likely to happen?"

"Portugal has no money, but according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Portugal is among the countries that the United States provides assistance to Europe. After the meeting in Paris next month, it will probably be possible." Alan Wilson said truthfully, " The current job of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to get the biggest share from the US's share of aid to Europe."

"The domestic financial problem is still serious?" Mountbatten frowned, "But I feel that the atmosphere in London is much better than when I came back this time."

"If you can get assistance from the Americans, it shouldn't be a problem." Alan Wilson paused and said, "I'll ask Sir Edward."

It is absolutely right to ask Edward Bridges about this matter, because Edward Bridges, who gave up the cabinet secretary to Norman Brooke, who is also the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, directly took the Ministry of Finance into his hands.

"Oh, Alan." Edward Bridges was a little surprised by Alan Wilson's arrival, and immediately asked with a smile, "Why are you free to come to the Ministry of Finance?"

"Sir Edward, I thought that the financial issue that Prime Minister Attlee paid attention to must be a mess. I didn't expect you to manage it yourself." Alan Wilson greeted with a respectful smile, and waited until Edward Bridges He nodded before sitting down and said, "What a surprise."

"No surprises, because the Ministry of Finance is important." Edward Bridges said with an expression that you still don't understand, "Why do you want to be transferred to the Ministry of Finance? As long as you want, I can arrange it."

"That's right, Sir Edward. General Mountbatten asked about domestic financial issues. Of course I know it's inappropriate to reveal it, but he is Pamela's father." Alan Wilson said a little embarrassedly.

"The local indicators have all returned to pre-war standards. The current fiscal deficit is mainly the expenditure of the National Aid Act. Prime Minister Attlee wants to announce the construction of the United Kingdom as a welfare state next year."

Edward Bridges said, "In a short period of time, the National Aid Act will become a source of financial pressure, but at the current recovery rate, it is not a big problem. According to statistics from our Ministry of Finance, this year's domestic The growth rate is [-]%, which is quite optimistic.”

Become a welfare state next year?It is not yet [-], and Alan Wilson slandered in his heart, but welfare has its own standards for each era, and it is not impossible to build a welfare state.

"What I tell you must be kept secret." Edward Bridges emphasized with a smile, "Especially to General Mountbatten, otherwise the navy will ask for an increase in military spending, and the Prime Minister's hair will fall out. .”

Chapter 381 Definitely Next Time

A visit to the Ministry of Finance was not all about inquiring about the economic recovery of the National Finance Corporation, although Edward Bridges did not hide the current recovery situation, and even said a lot.

"By the way, the Prime Minister is going to sell a number of state-owned arsenals." Edward Bridges said this and looked at Alan Wilson with a half-smile, "Our Prime Minister is not interested in nationalizing all industries, yes The military industry wants to give up, because the war is over now. Now someone needs to take over, but I don’t think it’s so easy.”

"Oh!" Alan Wilson narrowed his eyes, "This may require a responsible company to help the country solve the problem. After all, this involves a lot of employment."

"Of course, the importance of the military industry to the country is self-evident." Edward Bridges nodded in approval, "You can't give up the workers who supported the British Empire during the war just because the war is over. Therefore, this batch of military industrial enterprises sold should be handed over to reliable people."

"Thank you, Sir Edward. I believe that these military factories will fall into the hands of reliable people." If Edward Bridges hadn't been watching him, Alan Wilson would have taken out the notebook he carried at all times. up.

As former cabinet secretary, Edward Bridges now talks about the economy, but not just about the economy.For example, he is also very concerned about the negotiations to be held in Paris next month, "Alan, your name is among the negotiators, right?"

"Yes, Sir Edward." Alan Wilson nodded. "I will try my best. In fact, the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is thicker than water. If it does not occupy the largest share, it is completely unjustifiable."

"It's true to say that." Edward Bridges sighed, "So I still suggest that the Prime Minister should not announce the news of optimistic recovery, indicating that the current situation in the UK is not optimistic, so that it will be easier Reach the goal."

You Brits also play this game?Alan Wilson was taken aback. He thought that the Labor Party was at least one level higher than the Conservative Party in terms of morality, but now it is all an illusion.

"In fact, according to the statistical methods of the Soviet Union, this kind of data can be shaped." Alan Wilson lowered his voice, "What's more, the Labor Party is in power now, and the rationing system has not ended yet. Such statistics are very logical."

What's so difficult about this matter? The combination of the Soviet Union's material product accounting system, that is, the calculation method that only counts industry and agriculture, can allow the UK to successfully obtain a data that has not yet been recovered.

It is not a shameful thing to change the data. Decades later, India, the pearl of the British Empire, often changed the data.

The calculation method of the Soviet Union will make the economic data much worse.But if you want to believe it, it is no different from stupidity. Can a data that is only one-third of the US economy be able to fight against the old imperialist powers with the US plus water for such a long time?

From the data, Japan is more powerful than the Soviet Union. Let Japan raise 500 million troops, the world's largest army, and the world's second largest navy and air force. Let's see if Japan has the ability to support it?

"Is this okay? But on the eve of economic aid, it's not considered deliberate deception to the United States." Edward Bridges heard it, and expressed that there is still something worth learning about socialism, and it cannot be generalized.

At present, the UK's economic recovery data for this year has not yet been released. After all, this year is not over yet. How can there be statistics at this time. At this time, the Americans are going to hold a meeting in Paris, and the timing is just right.

"Our attitude towards European countries and the United States is still balanced." Edward Bridges said that at next month's meeting, Alan Wilson should take this as the most basic criterion.

In this regard, Alan Wilson said that he must abide by this bottom line. Isn't this his attitude towards those Indian business families in New Delhi?I have collected everyone's money, which is equivalent to confiscating the money.

Alan Wilson left the Treasury to inform Mountbatten of the current true pace of domestic economic recovery.

There is one more important thing. Edward Bridges mentioned that the Prime Minister is planning to sell a number of military industries.

It is best that these factories fall into the hands of reliable people, and Alan Wilson feels that Pamela Mountbatten is that reliable person.

"Registering the company again?" Pamela Mountbatten was surprised when Alan Wilson finished speaking, "It's not enough to register a company without an industry. By the way, I still want to talk to you about the logo of a medical company." Well, make it simple and clear."

"How important the military industry is to the country. Now that we have received the news, we should make some preparations. This involves employment issues. As for the logo of the medical company, what is so difficult about it, I will draw one for you now."

Allen Wilson finished his righteous statement, then took out the paper and pen, contemplated for a moment, took an umbrella, painted half of the leaves in a dark color, and then put it in front of Pamela Mountbatten and said, "How wonderful! Is it appropriate to use an umbrella as the logo of a medical company?"

The umbrella company in the movie is the largest company in the world.The military strength is equivalent to that of a medium-sized country.There is as much money as superpowers.There are several sections that highlight the strength of the umbrella company.

Umbrella companies are all underground, and those who watch movies seriously will find that they are all below 1000 meters, Honeycomb, Kamchatgas Bay, Tokyo.Take tunnels and bridges as an example. Bridges are relatively cheap. They are on the ground and tunnels are underground, which is very expensive.

The same is true for the company, not to mention that it is still more than 1000 meters deep.Umbrella has many more subdivisions.France, UK, etc.

Alan Wilson naturally knew that it was impossible for Pamela Mountbatten's medical company to achieve such strength, but it could be used as an incentive to stimulate Pamela Mountbatten's career.

After talking about the logo of the medical company, Alan Wilson began to say that the Prime Minister would sell part of the military industry and privatize it. He took out the list of state-owned military factories to be sold this time from his arms, and said mysteriously, " I haven't stayed in China much, and I don't know the value, but I believe your father definitely knows."

"My father has only been back for a few days, and he is about to go back again. You are making it so difficult for him." Pamela Mountbatten gave Alan Wilson a blank look, and sighed, "I tell you, this is the last time."

"Next time, definitely next time." Alan Wilson smiled flatteringly, expressing that I was wrong, and the original intention of daring next time.

The recovery speed of today's domestic economy is not due to him?Absolutely, not even to mention his remarkable service in British India.

Just giving the German post-war fleet to the Soviet Union has made a great contribution to the London shipyard.

The fleet is gone and the demand is still there. Doesn't Germany need to import it?So, as the number one shipbuilding country in Europe, does this batch of demand fall on the UK?Moreover, during the period of building new ships, only the United Kingdom has the spare capacity for the fleet responsible for transporting German goods.

Alan Wilson was too embarrassed to take credit, and he felt that the Prime Minister was nothing more than that.Now I have to tearfully take over the sold national military enterprise, and I have paid too much for the British Empire.

Smiling and facing Prime Minister Attlee's sharp knife for cutting leeks is enough to show his deep love for this country.

While Pamela Mountbatten went to find his father to inquire about the inside story, Alan Wilson was still living his life without touching the ground.In this era, his industriousness has improved by more than one level compared to his previous life.

To trace the reason, we must do everything possible to make a fortune in the shortest possible time, and let the British Empire land smoothly by the way.

Alan Wilson, who was standing at the port waiting for the freighter to arrive at the port, complained to Ali Khan's housekeeper, "Alim, do you know that I am very nervous every day, and it is the sense of urgency that keeps me from staying."

"Putting these green stones in the port also requires a lot of storage costs." Arim couldn't understand Alan Wilson's complaints, and could only focus on some more practical things, "Is it too fancy to build houses. "

"Arim, you also know that I am an honest civil servant. Only Pamela's mother knows about these expenses." Alan Wilson said as if he had nothing to do with me, "You know, the Mountbatten family is a big family, and I I also suffered a lot.”

This kind of thing can never be said to be related to oneself, it is more appropriate to pin it on the Mountbatten family.

As for the value of these stones, it is stated in the customs documents that it is 49 pence per cubic meter, about five cubic meters per pound. They are completely ordinary stones and have nothing to do with luxury. There are many mining areas in Myanmar.

"Has the train been arranged? Are the farmers in Hoxon satisfied with the compensation?" Alan Wilson turned his eyes away and decided to talk about a lighter topic. "Thank you Majesty for your concern about my new home. If there is any important news, I will definitely contact the Majesty."

Alan Wilson will definitely keep in mind that Ali Khan Maharaja helped him build a house.

Sometimes I think about it, if conditions permit, Ali Khan is also a peace believer anyway, if Hyderabad cannot be kept, he can continue to be the monarch of Malaya.

Of course, this is just an idea. With the friendship between the two, there is nothing wrong with it.Of course, Ali Khan must be concerned about the cost of building Malaya, and nothing comes for nothing.

Of course, Pamela Mountbatten also has a mission. She ordered a batch of mine detectors to be used to build a house. Everyone knows that the world war has just ended. It is reasonable from a security point of view to explore whether there are any explosive bombs in Hawkson. .

Chapter 382 The Plan Didn't Change Fast

As a person who has a beginning and an end, Alan Wilson certainly did not forget his own job, and carried out the reception work of the Iraqi princess to the end, but God knows why Princess Margaret suddenly had a mentality of royal responsibility, which always appeared in Next to Princess Badiya.

Alan Wilson admitted that the appearance of the future queen's own sister greatly delayed his work.After returning home, she complained to Pamela Mountbatten, so she was questioned by Princess Margaret the next day.

"You can fool Sister Pamela, but you can't fool me." Princess Margaret pinched her waist and accused.

"If I want to, I can definitely do it." Alan Wilson said with a poker face, very helpless, "As a member of the royal family of the British Empire, you can't be so willful, you have a responsibility to the country. You can't think about anything Just do it. You look at our crown prince, it's much better than that."

"I'm not like my sister." Princess Margaret said disapprovingly, "I can do whatever I want."

"Your Highness, you lack a complete childhood." Alan Wilson said tactfully that there is a way for the princess to recover from her illness, and the beating is light.

Then he raised his wrist and took a look, and the time was almost up. At this moment, Pamela Mountbatten drove up, got out of the car, gave Alan Wilson an apologetic look, and stuffed the troublemaker into the car.

"Dear Princess Badia, our royal princess is still very young and not as stable as you." Alan Wilson turned around and expressed apology to Princess Badia.

Princess Margaret, who was sitting in Pamela Mountbatten's car, still looked angry, "Sister Pamela, what does a complete childhood mean."

"Oh ha ha!" Pamela Mountbatten immediately burst into laughter when she heard it. When she heard that this was what Alan Wilson said, she answered a series of consequences about the lightness of the beating.

The car was full of laughter and Princess Margaret shouted, "I will take you to Hoxon in two days. Alan and I are planning to make a home there. If the princess has time, I will get familiar with it."

"The recent military mutual assistance agreement between Iraq, Jordan and the United Kingdom has been discussed in the Foreign Ministry. The Jordanian and Iraqi royal families are both benevolent monarchs. I believe that there is absolutely no problem with regard to the treatment of minorities in the country. The two The royal family is a family, and it is appropriate to help each other." Of course, Alan Wilson had business to talk to Princess Badia, "As for the Palestine issue, I hope the royal families of the two countries understand that the United States and the Soviet Union are behind the Jews. It will make the British Empire extremely difficult."

It seems that the current British Empire is still at the same level as the United States and the Soviet Union.But the current British problem is that the navy is not as good as the United States, and the army is certainly not the opponent of the Soviet Red Army.In a very embarrassing situation!

"Then what is Britain's attitude towards this matter?" Princess Badia asked very solemnly.

"Of course we support the side of the Arabs. But you also know that one of the United States and the Soviet Union? It can still be stopped. If the two come together, the United Kingdom will also have the difficulties of the United Kingdom." Alan Wilson spread his hands, expressing that I am a British There are national conditions here, "If a war breaks out because of this, what is the attitude of the Arab countries?"