British civil servant

It is obviously a good word, but doing so in the diplomatic field makes it difficult for other countries to bear.

After leaving the CIA, Alan Wilson has already made an appointment with Alexander Cadogan to discuss the countermeasures on the British side.Since the United States wants to eliminate the strong and help the weak, the United Kingdom must not be the same as the United States. It is the best decision to tend to appease India.

Chapter 434 Everyone Has Advantages

[-] was definitely an eventful year. Not to mention the civil war in a certain big country, the United States has already begun to enter the election atmosphere.

The same is true for the British Empire, except for the war between India and Pakistan, which has already broken out, over Kashmir.

This year is also the year when the British ended the mandate of Palestine. Since the end of World War II, the current Iranian crisis has not broken out. Otherwise, from the end of the war, if the Greek civil war is included, the UK is really in a precarious state.

The United Kingdom finally completely retreated to the British Isles. In addition to finally accepting its fate, the emergency across the board after the end of World War II really made London helpless. Press the gourd and float the gourd. The declining empire is already difficult, not to mention there are always people in it Step on the gas pedal at this time.

From the day it was established, the United Nations headquarters has been set to be located near New York. The previous meeting in London is just that the new headquarters has not yet been built, and of course it has not been fully built yet.

Including the previous files of the League of Nations, the United Kingdom has already handed over to the United Nations, and now most of the work has arrived in New York. When the United Nations headquarters is officially launched, in a general sense, it has proved that the hegemony has been handed over to the United States.

Alexander Cadogan, as the British ambassador to the United Nations, has also been active in the United States for a long time. This time when Alan Wilson arrived in the United States, he naturally had to pay a visit to the former head of civil servants of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Of course we should be inclined to India. After all, our interests in India are greater than those in Pakistan. And since the United States is inclined to Pakistan, it is okay for us to be inclined to India." Alexander Cadogan listened to what Alan Wilson said. There is no problem with the inclination. After all, Britain still has to look after its own interests. "By the way, Alan, you are already working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, right?"

"I still haven't figured out the difference between the work of the Colonial Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of the Commonwealth." Alan Wilson said in a daze, "In my opinion, they are all the same."

"It's the same, but facing different places." Alexander Cadogan said with a sassy smile, "I didn't ask around, who is more likely to become the executive deputy minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"

"Sir Milton?" Alan Wilson thought of the personnel director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When he was in London, the personnel director seemed to be very authoritative.

But Alexander Cadogan shook his head slightly and said, "There is a candidate with the same work experience as you, and the chance is even greater than Milton."

"Who? It can't be Sir Barron!" Alan Wilson couldn't help laughing out loud. At this time, Sir Barron in Aden shivered for no reason.

"No, but the Secretary-General of British India, Sir Ismay." Alexander Cadogan's answer completely ended Alan Wilson's delusion. He thought that he would have another chance to cooperate with his old boss.

"I have met Sir Ismay a few times, but I am not very familiar with him." Alan Wilson said with some distress, "We are not a system, but Edel is very familiar with him, he is his boss. "

"It doesn't matter. General Mountbatten is very familiar with him. The last time I corresponded with Sir Ismay, he was preparing materials for the independence of British India. There were many excuses for General Mountbatten's efforts at the last moment."

Alexander Cadogan reached out and patted Alan Wilson on the shoulder, saying that this is definitely not a problem. With Sir Ismay as the head of civil servants in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alan Wilson is absolutely at home.

"Oh..." Allen Wilson's expression stretched out. It turns out that he has a good relationship with his father-in-law. My father-in-law, Long Aotian from the British Empire, has all kinds of connections. There is nothing to say, they are all family.

If it weren't for the sudden outbreak of the India-Pakistan war, what worries the British most now is the Palestine-Israel conflict.Alexander Cadogan also made this point during the chat. In the past few days, the time for the British trusteeship has come, and London has decided to withdraw its troops.

"It seems that the conflict in Palestine is inevitable. Once we leave the Arabs, we will definitely attack Israel." Alan Wilson said after listening, "Our interests?"

"Of course it is on the side of the majority of Arabs? But Israel has the support of the United States and the Soviet Union." Alexander Cadogan sighed. The splint gas is far worse than it was before the war.

"I miss my old boss. I should send a telegram to say hello." Alan Wilson said suddenly. His boss in British India, Sir Barron, seems to be the current British commissioner in the Persian Gulf.

Therefore, it is beneficial to work in British India. My father-in-law returned to the Mediterranean Fleet and started his Long Aotian journey again. His immediate boss was in charge of Middle East affairs in the Persian Gulf. They have all become popular candidates for the executive vice-minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With such an intricate network of relationships, they will be sorry for this condition if they don't do a career.

He is now ready to continue in the United States and devote himself to the interests of the British Empire in the Middle East.

The British troops in Palestine are about to withdraw, so it is not necessary to take away their weapons and equipment. Now that there is a serious backlog of weapons, there is nothing wrong with leaving some for the local pro-British and friendly countries.

The local British troops have already started to evacuate, and it will be too late if they don't send a telegram.Leaving a batch of junk does not need to go through the minister, it is completely within the purview of the local commissioner.

Aden is a British colony in the Middle East. Like most colonies, there are Indian communities there.Even for a long time, Aden belonged to the territory of British India.

Ambani, the richest man in India who later built the world's most expensive house next to the poor kiln, was actually born in Aden.

For Sir Barron, there is a sense of familiarity here. After all, the climate is similar to that of New Delhi, and there is an Indian community as the dog's leg, just like he was still a commissioner in British India.

Soon Sir Barron knew that his vague sense of familiarity was definitely not groundless, because he received a greeting from Alan Wilson, the former assistant commissioner. Sir Root discussed the interests of the British Empire in the Middle East, and with the approval of Sir Alexander Cadogan, this telegram was sent to say hello.

Even if it wasn't actually there, Alan Wilson was just using the name of Alexander Cadogan to increase his persuasiveness.

"Huh?" Barron, holding the telegram, explained that he couldn't laugh or cry. He felt that something should happen in the past few days, but he didn't know where this feeling came from, but now this feeling has disappeared.

The withdrawal of troops is decided by the cabinet and the foreign minister, but of course he can decide on his own to withdraw troops in this way.

Some of the weapons left behind are of course within the purview. Anyway, the cabinet only gave a framework, and there are no specific measures. The specific measures are considered by him, the person directly responsible.

Because of the experience of British India there, Sir Barron can already feel that once the British army withdraws from Palestine, a war is likely to break out there, and judging from the attitude of the United Nations, the attitudes of the United States and the Soviet Union remain unchanged, and it is very likely that the British It will be on the opposite side of the United States and the Soviet Union.

In the telegram, Alan Wilson also mentioned the name of Princess Badia, saying that he should communicate with the sister of the Iraqi regent, and there might be unexpected gains.

In fact, some countries are preparing for war, Sir Barron knows this.

"This Allen, has he forgotten that Mrs. Mountbatten is a Jew?" Sir Barron said with a wry smile.

Forgetting is not forgetting, but the national interest is here, and Alan Wilson can only choose this way.Alan Wilson, who had been to Washington, had returned to the consulate in Boston.

Diplomatic agencies are semi-public locations of spies. Alan Wilson obtained some information from the Boston Consulate about the current U.S. Republican Senator McCarthy, about this person's personality, hobbies, and reputation, where he often goes, and his routine.

Alan Wilson felt that he had better become friends with McCarthy before the result of this general election.This is more logical, and it can avoid waiting until the other party has made a fortune before getting to know each other, as if the motives are bad.

How can the icing on the cake be as impressive as sending charcoal in a timely manner?When McCarthy is full of anger, Alan Wilson will post up, and the effort will be much greater.

"Consul, are you interested in this alcoholic?" Wick, the secretary of the consulate, was puzzled. How could his immediate boss be so enthusiastic about a senator with a bad reputation in the Republican Party? Often ridiculed by newspapers.

Wick has a keen interest in politics, and he has a quick mind and can articulate what's in his head.Like a Welshman in the eyes of many of his colleagues, Wick was often a better speaker than a writer, and he was good at writing.

Reading is his habit, especially the political newspapers in the United States have always been his favorite.In his impression, the senator the consul was looking for had always appeared in newspapers with a negative image.

Although Wick believes that McCarthy is just that he appears in the right place at the right time.While that may be true in general for many politicians who rise to the top at a young age, it fits McCarthy's case in particular.

"Oh, dear Wick, we have to look at the problem from the perspective of development." Alan Wilson said with a smile, "He has become a senator, so he can't be called a drunkard, although he does have a bad reputation. Early Success may be chalked up to luck, but a politician has a quality of his own, and I'm sure he has it, but it hasn't been discovered. Everyone has something, Wick!"

Chapter 435 Heated election campaign

In fact, it is the Democrats who impose ideological stamps and wave moral sticks everywhere. They agree with the domino theory and believe that if they do not confront the Soviet Union on all fronts, the dominoes will collapse.

This is exactly what the Truman Doctrine advocates. On the contrary, the Republican Party is a more pragmatic party.

This is the opposite of what the Republicans and Democrats advocate in the 21st century.

But McCarthy did attack the Democrats' foreign policy on the grounds of weakness toward the Soviet Union, backed by Republicans.This is related to the isolationist atmosphere that the Republican Party has always been in.

At this stage, the Republican Party tends to encourage conservatism.Their views, in addition to abandoning the United States' obligations to the world, also believed that relations with the East should be handled with a realistic attitude, and believed that once the external pressure disappeared, the Soviet camp would become dragged down by internal contradictions.

At the same time, because of the shadow of nuclear war, the Republican Party hopes to make peace with the Soviet camp and reduce the intensity of Cold War confrontation.

Eisenhower's eight years of conservatism is the embodiment of this idea.Some people later criticized him for losing more in eight years than he gained in World War II.At this time, the Republican Party is actually partial to realism.

In the 60s, the Republican Party and the Democratic Party had a basic exchange, and there were naturally a series of things to pave the way.Alan Wilson felt that Dewey, who was optimistic this year, was defeated by Truman, which was an important factor that led to the transformation of the Republican Party.

Even after Eisenhower came to power, the Republican Party began to return to realism, but the seeds had already been planted. After the Eisenhower period, the Republican Party completely transformed into what people in the 21st century see.

The current two leaders of the establishment of the Republican Party, one is Dewey who is about to start a debate with his opponent. He represents the establishment in the east and is also a candidate supported by Boston.The other was Robert Taft, who had just dropped out of the presidential race.

Robert Taft, a representative of the conservative wing of the Republican Party and the eldest son of former president and Supreme Justice William Howard Taft, has been the main opponent of Roosevelt's New Deal.After President Roosevelt died, he rallied conservative forces to successfully resist the power of labor unions.In foreign policy, he was one of the great advocates of non-interventionism.

Naturally, he also opposed the Marshall Plan. If Dewey came to power, he might also have an impact on the Marshall Plan, but that is still unknown. If Taft came to power, he would definitely have a knife on the Marshall Plan.

Dewey's disadvantages were his poor popularity in the Republican Party and his image of being stern, rigid, and calculating.

However, after Taft had a debate with Dewey's rival, Stassen, he successfully sniped Dewey's opponent. Although he did not shake the strength of both Stassen and Dewey, he also helped Dewey from the side.

Now that Taft has withdrawn from the election, the conservative supporters of the Republican Party he represents have begun to support Dewey's election.

There is still time, and it is better to come early than coincidentally. The debate between Dewey and Statham will enter thousands of households through radio for the first time. Alan Wilson happened to hear it on the radio at the Boston Consulate on May 17. , a debate between the two Republican candidates.

There were bursts of debates between the two Republican candidates on the radio, from economic policy, foreign policy to the development direction of the United States, which seemed to make people enter the tense atmosphere where the two candidates are located.

"The current proliferation of Soviet ideology in the United States is rooted in the country's failure to play a better guiding role. What I want to say is that the American Communist Party should be declared an illegal party immediately..." Statham's voice came through the radio, in the consulate in Boston The reverberation, I believe, also appeared in the homes of countless American citizens.

"Eh?" Alan Wilson looked at Wick and asked with a puzzled face, "I remember you said that he is a candidate for the liberals? Is there such a thing?"

"Consul, this is really surprising." Wick also put a question mark on his face, and explained in a surprised tone, "Rep. Statham has always been very tolerant."

"It may be to divide the conservative supporters of Taft behind Dewey." Alan Wilson said with a chuckle, "We all know that these politicians only have fish-like memories, and they will overturn their previous remarks at any time. Since Taft withdrew from the election , the supporters are more inclined to Dewey, and now Statham has made more extreme remarks than Dewey, forcing Dewey to stand on a tolerant position and dividing Dewey's support rate."

This is not surprising, British politicians are also like this, the entire House of Commons is almost like a zoo, each one is a chameleon.

While Alan Wilson was ridiculing politicians wantonly, Dewey's voice came from the radio, "You can't knock down an idea with a gun, can you? We must show tangible results to prove that the Soviets are wrong. Instead of using simple and rude prohibition methods."

"Banning is a means of dictatorships. Our democratic countries have always decided not to announce it through democratic resolutions." Alan Wilson explained to Wick, who was standing aside, listening to Dewey's blunt words.

"Consul, shouldn't you say that?" Wick listened to Alan Wilson's unscrupulous ridicule, "You must know that politicians are elected by the masses..."

"Doesn't this further prove the stupidity of the public?" Alan Wilson tilted his head and said with a smile on his face, "In fact, our people all understand that this country should be in better hands."

"Then what is the role of a politician?" Wick looked at his immediate boss, still hesitatingly asking out his doubts.

"Their role is to promote our achievements." Allen Wilson stood up calmly. It will not be officially announced until after the Republican convention.

Both parties have come up with candidates, and this election has begun to move towards a white-hot direction step by step.

Judging from the current situation, the election of the current President Truman on the Democratic side is sluggish. It is no wonder that public opinion believes that once the Republican Party convenes a general meeting to elect a candidate, it will be able to defeat Truman.

According to reports from Washington, both the Democratic and Republican conventions were to be held in Philadelphia.

Judging from the current news, the situation facing the Democratic Party this time is indeed very difficult. In addition to the fact that the Republican Party has come back from the end of the war in terms of momentum, the most important thing is that the Democratic Party has split.

To make matters worse, some liberal Democrats had left to join Henry Wallace's Progressive Party, and Democratic leaders feared that this would divide Truman's votes significantly, ceding the Northeast and Midwestern states to Republicans.

Not to mention that the southern whites who supported the Democratic Party since the Civil War did not have the same interests as Roosevelt's northern workers' power. It is no wonder that many people are not optimistic about Truman.

"Consul, from now on, the comeback of the Republican Party is a foregone conclusion. Do you want to establish a friendship with the Republican Party?" Wick still tried his best to advise his immediate superiors. He suggested contacting, Taft, Dewey and others.

"They are all bigwigs from the establishment. This time we are looking for a more grassroots figure." Alan Wilson shook his head and said, "Taft is the leader of the conservative faction, and his father was the president first and then the supreme leader Judge, Dewey is the establishment leader elected by the eastern industry and commerce. It is too difficult to get in touch. We need to find a relatively grassroots figure to show our favor. And before the result comes out, don’t say that the Democratic Party is doomed. Three years The former Churchill MP thought so too at first, but we all know that the great Prime Minister Attlee is currently leading the British Empire..."

Now contacting Dewey, didn't Alan Wilson replace the role of Chang Gong all of a sudden?This is absolutely not acceptable. As far as the current situation is concerned, it is not impossible to show favor to the Republican Party.

But also consider Truman's feelings. If Alan Wilson is remembered instead of Chang Gong, it will definitely be a devastating blow to him now.

Compared with bigwigs such as Dewey and Taft, McCarthy has no partisan inclination.Compared with the previous two people, McCarthy is now a grassroots among the grassroots, and his reputation is also poor. He is purely a senator.

It is very suitable for the development of true friendship, and Alan Wilson will not let the other party suffer. If the other party is a friend, there may be a chance to guide the other party to avoid capsizing the gutter.

All in all, when the Republican Party is about to launch a candidate, this is the right time to start contacting McCarthy.

The motivation to take the initiative to come to the door is too obvious, but now that the Republican Party is preparing for the general election, McCarthy, as a Republican senator, will definitely help the Republican Party in the election. This is his obligation as a senator.

You only need to find out about McCarthy's recent public itinerary. Northeast New England and the Great Lakes region are the traditional areas of support for the Republican Party. Republican senators, including McCarthy, will definitely travel around during this time.

All Alan Wilson needs to do now is to wait until McCarthy announces his campaign schedule, and then just wait for McCarthy in these two cities.

During this period of time, Alan Wilson handled some diplomatic work at the consulate. In fact, he participated in a reception and brought Pamela Mountbatten together to sing the praises of the special relationship between Britain and the United States.

From this time on, Allen Wilson has begun to contact some Republicans, who made Boston a traditional support area for the Republican Party.

I have to say that taking Pamela Mountbatten is still very effective. It is not before World War I. It is useless to have only one noble status, but if you have money and noble status, that is another problem. .

"Honey, I'm starting to think that it must be easier for you to be a consul than me." Alan Wilson sighed sincerely.

"Oh, yes?" Pamela Mountbatten said pretending to be reserved, "I have done everything, so there is no room for you to play. As a director's woman, I can't do this."

Chapter 436 The Empire Needs My Stomach

Old Versailles!Allen Wilson said in his heart, lowering his voice, "Sleeping with me, did you feel wronged?"

Pamela Mountbatten just wanted to tease her fiancé, when she met Alan Wilson's scrutinizing eyes, she suddenly said in her heart, "No, don't look like that, it's scary. I was wrong!"

"Don't dare!" Allen Wilson snorted and said with his hands in his pockets, "How dare I talk to a nobleman like that."

"Such a big man, don't be so stingy, let me order." Pamela Mountbatten was tearful, grabbed the corner of the man's clothes, and expressed apology for the gaffe just now.

"You are here, am I disturbing you?" Smithhammer came over to say hello with a smile, "Dear Consul, Mrs. Consul, there is a more important guest in today's reception, the children of the Kennedy family have just returned from college. , he is a very introverted person, but he is also very interested in politics, I wonder if the consul would like to chat with him?"

In college?It should not be the one who is the president. Alan Wilson nodded, expressing his hope to meet the elites who came out of American universities. Smith Hammer smiled, and was happy that he helped Robert Kennedy expand his network.

The Kennedy family had already gained a firm foothold before the First World War. Before the First World War, the old Kennedy had already earned $500 million in profits through trade. In the 20s, he invested in the film industry, doubling the family assets. In the 30s, he became a partner with President Roosevelt.It's just that when he became the Minister of Finance, his journey to emulate the Mellon family's prosperity was not smooth, and he finally disappeared from the political arena.

But for the cultivation of his sons, the old Kennedy is very willing to work hard. Doing the same thing, having power and power can increase the exposure rate. He has high hopes for several sons. John Kennedy, who has become a congressman, is his most Proud work.

Compared with his up-and-coming brother, Robert Kennedy looked unremarkable. At this time, he had just returned home to prepare for his graduation ceremony from Harvard next month.

Alan Wilson did not expect to meet the Attorney General of the United States more than ten years later before meeting McCarthy.

Under the introduction of Smithhammer, the two chatted. Robert Kennedy has no long-term plans for the future, and he also pointed out this point in the chat with Alan Wilson.

"Of course it's politics. I know something about your family." Alan Wilson actually understands how the Kennedy family made a fortune. From Kennedy's growth trajectory, it is obvious how much effort the old Kennedy spent. , like many fathers who expect their son to become a dragon, want their son to realize his unrealized dream.

"My brother John is now a member of Congress. My father is very happy. I think I can choose another way." Robert Kennedy mentioned his brother John Kennedy, with a sense of pride, "Compared with my brother, I'm a lot more mediocre."

"Oh, Robert, why do you have such an idea? Everyone is the protagonist in their own life, and also a supporting role in the eyes of others. We have to find the value of our own existence." Alan Wilson corrected with a smile, "No one will hide the brilliance of others, especially a family like yours."

Alan Wilson abides by his gentlemanly demeanor and acts as a mentor and friend to the still-growing Attorney General of the United States, illuminating the other party's way forward.

"If I have time next month, I will go to Harvard University to see my new friend's graduation ceremony."