British civil servant

"It's not a secret, just ask Radwich to send it to Kuala Lumpur." Alan Wilson said indifferently, hiding his credit and fame, "I am a British, and I came to South Vietnam all the way to help France find action. Excuse, what kind of spirit is this."

"You have many reasons, but are they useful?" Vivien Leigh came over and sat on the man's lap and asked, "Is it true that after the destruction, the north will no longer have the ability to go south, and South Vietnam will be safe."

"This is only useful in the short term. As for North Vietnam, don't worry, someone will pay for them." Alan Wilson is not ignorant of the consequences. On the contrary, he knows that North Vietnam's losses will not last long.The consequences of destroying many facilities in North Vietnam are naturally that some countries are going to bleed, but it is good to know that they must do the same.

Even the French Air Force, which had not been dispatched for a long time, joined the operation, but this time the target of the bombing was no longer the Viet Minh army, but factory facilities, dams, power stations, warehouses, and grain depots, all of which were included.

All facilities that cannot be taken away, as long as they are still in the hands of the French army, will be destroyed except the house.With this instruction, the French army in North Vietnam did not spare ammunition, and ammunition was not expected to be taken away anyway.

Even the Viet Minh did not expect the French army's actions to be so thorough. When many Viet Minh troops bordering the French army heard the news, they arrived.What I saw were booby traps buried in the objects, even in the iron mines, and there were killed livestock everywhere, and the granary controlled by the French was even burned.

"In the evacuation operation in Hanoi, the buildings were not moved, but the power supply was completely destroyed. Explosives were planted in various important warehouses, and the explosions were carried out at the same time on October [-]."

In the French Army Headquarters in Hanoi, General Kony issued a loud order, "Ensure the destruction of North Vietnam's industrial and war potential. This is the only thing we can do at present. From today onwards, Hanoi will enter military control, and any suspicious elements found will be shot and killed."

Facts have proved that once imperialism becomes shameless, the Third World cannot hold a candle to it at all. Once France no longer considers maintaining its rule, the order to destroy it will definitely be extremely destructive.

The action of not leaving a telephone pole that was supposed to be staged in French Africa first fell on North Vietnam.

Off the coast of Haiphong Port, the Royal Navy fleet that came to respond was looming. George Bauer was already mentally prepared. Once the French army evacuated from the Red River was blocked, they would immediately bombard Haiphong Port.

The Royal Navy has already contacted the French Command in Hanoi, and they know each other's existence. The two colonial empires, Britain and France, showed a unity that had never been seen in the past 300 years at the end of the colonial empire.

"It's really touching!" Alan Wilson sobbed twice, reached out to touch the corner of his eyes, and wiped away the nonexistent crocodile tears, "It is estimated that North Vietnam will have to wait for two years."

Chapter 777 South Wave Bay, USA

At this moment, in the eyes of Alan Wilson, the situation in North Vietnam has no room for recovery, while South Vietnam is in chaos.There are many warlords of various types, mainly including the Pingchuan faction, Gaotaiming, Hehaojiao, and Catholic militias.

Neither the part of the Soviet bloc nor the part of the free world is optimistic.Now that the French have made such a move, the situation is even more pessimistic, but this is also good. This battlefield of more than 30 square kilometers can allow the two camps to make full use of it.

It must be admitted that Alan Wilson is not without the slightest sympathy for making Vietnam, which is not rich, worse, but some things are like this, and they know it is wrong, but they have to do it.After all, I do have a cow!Always find something for the relevant forces to do, otherwise it is not appropriate for the United States to always think about the legacy of Britain and France.

It can be said that the current British Malaya is ready to become a large rear area, which is definitely more sufficient than in history. Even Alan Wilson is already prepared to compete with the Pentagon, and [-]% of them are still Yes, three points depends on other people's faces, but it's not shameful, it's about making money, don't shudder.

Apart from not being able to lead the South Korean army to Vietnam like Park Chung-hee, Alan Wilson felt that he could do better in other aspects, with better psychological preparation, better industrial layout, and even better concealment of evil intentions.

If the Vietnam War is over and British Malaya is still not independent, then it can be considered that the first stage of the wave of independence should have passed. At that time, if Britain can still retain its strength, it is more optimistic that France will still have strength. Some, the two countries can have a good talk with the Americans.

Of course, these are still very far away, and it is still too early to imagine. Just watching the various forces in South Vietnam in person is enough for Alan Wilson. The place where Nanyue farts a little bit is exactly the same as the Pao Party. The local forces and warlords are no less than the Changgong camp, and maybe there are more.

In fact, even Navarre, the current commander-in-chief of the French army, is aware of the chaos in South Vietnam, otherwise he would not clean up the war potential of North Vietnam. In his opinion, the French cannot clear North Vietnam, and South Vietnam will fight against it. Absolutely out of disadvantage.

"This is expected, but it seems that the United States is still relatively confident." Alan Wilson responded indifferently. The French seem to have some fantasies about retaining their influence in South Vietnam. Think about it, after all, everyone There is freedom to think.

Alan Wilson knew in his heart that for a place like South Vietnam that is infinitely close to the Cannon Party, it is inevitable to be flattened by a wave.

As for the strength of South Vietnam and the Cannon Party, it is obvious that Chang Gong is not the ceiling of the US ally. In fact, the US prefers South Korea, which began to take the lead in the latter part of the Korean War.

Some people think that Chang Gong is more reliable than South Korea, which is obviously a filter brought by ethnic similarities.

At least Navarre's judgment is definitely more reliable than the United States' delusion that it can replicate and train the South Korean army. The commander-in-chief of the French army believes that the idea of ​​expecting South Vietnam to fight against North Vietnam alone is ridiculous.

The military and political chaos in Saigon, faction disputes are endless.It is impossible for anyone to establish a strong and stable government under such circumstances, and sooner or later the Viet Minh will control the whole of Vietnam.

Alan Wilson also agreed with this point, but he did not express his support. After all, from the perspective of the special relationship between Britain and the United States, Britain should encourage the optimism of the United States.

"If there are no accidents in the past few days, I will leave. When the South Vietnamese troops withdraw, the general can go to Kuala Lumpur as a guest if he has time." As he spoke, Alan Wilson put on his suit, nodded and said goodbye.

The U.S. still hasn’t learned the essence of the British offshore balance. Although it is all about eliminating the strong and supporting the weak, the U.S. chooses targets that are often too weak. Nizi still has a lot to ask his father.

It is almost impossible for South Vietnam to survive. If it survives, the US Pacific Fleet will definitely station in Cam Ranh Bay, facing the Pearl River Delta far away. This is inevitable.

Originally, in the last few days, Allen Wilson was going to hang around with nothing to do, waiting for the North Vietnamese withdrawal to be completed before leaving.However, the invitation from the American embassy made him quite astonished. Could it be that the distinguished ambassador also wanted to experience the peerless demeanor of the Saigon boxing champion?

Surprise is surprise, Alan Wilson took the initiative to drive to the US embassy to see what the Americans have to talk about.

"Mr. Wilson!" The second secretary, whose swelling has subsided, showed the open-mindedness that the United States has always had. I am submissive to the powerful, and attack the weak with heavy blows. , but I am sorry for harassing Mr Wilson's female companion."

"Everyone makes mistakes, it's good to know the mistakes." Alan Wilson tolerantly forgave the other party, although Xia Meng and Yaqian Cao Kaoru had nothing to do with him, but the other party thought so, and he did not deny it.

Following the other party, Alan Wilson met McClain, the US ambassador to South Vietnam. McClain was a young banker, and he was not particular about his attire. He greeted the guests warmly, "Mr. Wilson, welcome to Here, Mr. McCarthy mentioned you."

"Joseph is always so enthusiastic, and we haven't seen each other for a while." Alan Wilson said with a smile, "Because I have worked in British India and have some experience in evacuation, so I came here this time to have a look. The previous misunderstandings have already shown that I personally have certain responsibilities.”

"The United Kingdom and the United States are staunch allies. Even so, some misunderstandings are inevitable." McLean said that the matter had been overturned, and he immediately entered the topic, "Mr. Wilson, what do you think of the future of South Vietnam and even the entire Southeast Asia. "

"What?" Alan Wilson pondered for a while, "The free world is now undergoing an unprecedented test. This test is not only a test for Britain and France, but also a test for the United States. The United Kingdom is happy to see the United States play a role in global affairs There is no doubt that there is greater influence. The United Kingdom is willing to share some experience to assist, but in terms of specific measures, I believe that the United States does not need help from other countries, and it should have a record."

"Mr. Wilson is being polite. In fact, many officials believe that Britain's experience in handling world affairs is of great help to the current United States, especially after the Korean War." Not too much.

Alan Wilson frowned slightly. He felt that the American ambassador in front of him was very familiar with the clichés. He didn't look like a banker at all, but a professional bureaucrat, but then he laughed and said, "The most important thing between allies is Loyalty, in fact, if you have any doubts, you can speak up."

"Judging from the experience of the Korean War, we mainly resist the idea of ​​the Soviet Union, and we should localize the resistance." McLean hesitated to speak, "This should be no stranger to Britain."

"Of course, off-shore balance." Alan Wilson nodded and said lazily, "It's an old trick, but it works."

"In Southeast Asia, we must find a leader on our side who must recognize our free way of life, and only if our way of life represents the trend of the future." McClain said, "In fact, the United States does not need such a powerful ally, as long as It is enough to reach the level of South Korea, with basic self-defense capabilities."

"It's right to think so!" Alan Wilson sneered in his heart, but his face was all in agreement, "If you look at South Korea's performance at the end of the Korean War, South Vietnam's problem is not too big."

Since the US ambassador who came to Saigon earlier said so, it is obvious that some powerful factions in the State Department, the Pentagon and Capitol Hill probably hold the same view.Anyway, it's a pretty good result.

It seems that although the Kinseong Battle of the South Korean army was disgraceful, it finally allowed the United States to recognize the results of the training.Now the United States feels that it can replicate the successful experience of the past, repeat the deeds of the Korean Peninsula in the Indochina Peninsula, and block the path of the Soviet forces going south.

Of course Alan Wilson knew in his heart that the United States thought South Korea was a common example, but it was actually just a special case.

However, since Washington is full of confidence, out of the idea of ​​maintaining the face of the United States, it is better for him not to sing a different tune. This is a good ally.

Sometimes, if a person wants to commit suicide, he is unwilling to stop him. What Alan Wilson can do is to hide himself and the United Kingdom and overlook the consequences of the crazy export of the United States.

Alan Wilson couldn't help but raised his thumb, "If the performance of the South Korean army is really there, the free world can rest assured."

In Hanoi, the largest city in the north, all French troops have shrunk here, and the railway leading to Hanoi has been bombed.In the city, there was a flow of people rushing to the pier. The cars seemed to be walking on sawtooth, and the bumps made people dizzy.

Thousands of cars, motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles and even horse-drawn carriages full of passengers crowded the dusty streets.Pedestrians scurry between trucks and cars, forcing drivers to slam on the brakes again and again.

The flow of people includes both family members of the French army who look like whites, as well as people who know current affairs who have cooperated with France for a long time. Now they all have only one purpose, to leave the city and go to a safe place.

The evacuation operation had already started earlier. On October [-]th, the French army would lower the French flag over Hanoi. At the same time, the French army in the rear was on guard to prevent the Viet Minh troops on the outskirts of the city from entering the city.

Although this is not an inevitable event, necessary preparations should still be made.

In fact, there was indeed heated discussion within the Viet Minh about whether to seize the advanced city, but the British fleet off the coast of Haiphong was staring at it, which was worrisome.

Chapter 778 I'm Not Here

But now, the Viet Minh has judged that the French wanted to completely destroy North Vietnam before leaving.Even the complete reception of Hanoi, the largest city in North Vietnam, is an uncertain matter.

From the perspective of the Viet Minh, this is of course unacceptable, and no one wants to accept a ruined wall.If the French wreak havoc and leave, it will be a huge blow to the Viet Minh that is about to take power.

The commander, headed by Vo Nguyen Giap Van Tien Dung, suggested to the Viet Minh Central Committee that if necessary, they can consider taking over forcibly first.

"Actually, if France dares to do this, it must have made military preparations, and it has the support of many countries. According to the news from Haiphong, Britain has appeared in the open sea, and it looks like it is going to respond to France."

The Viet Minh is now in a dilemma. The actions of Britain and France are too coincidental, which makes people wonder.

There was a deafening bang from the Hanoi power supply station. With the bang, the whole building rolled up a cloud of dust, and the shattered rubble flew around. The evacuated French army had begun to damage the city's power system. This is just a At first, within a few minutes, the water supply organization was blasted, and Hanoi's hydropower system was completely paralyzed.

In the end, after a lapse of several months, the French army and the Viet Minh were at war again. The location was Hanoi, the largest city in North Vietnam. The French army stockpiled a large amount of weapons and ammunition in the center of North Vietnam. The reserved ones tilted out, there were bombers of the French Air Force in the air, and landmines were temporarily placed on the ground.

In the port of Hanoi, ships kept going away, carrying the evacuees down the river.

Outside Haiphong Port, in the command cabin of the heavy cruiser Devonshire, Major General George Bauer studied the telegram in his hand. Although he could not see the exchange of fire in Hanoi, he already understood the current situation through the telegram from the French Command in Hanoi.

"Bombard the coastal defense port, and the frigate rushes into the mouth of the Red River!" Major General George Ball issued a combat order. Although the London-class heavy cruiser was built during the treaty era, it has repeatedly made military exploits in World War II.

As Major General George Bauer's combat order was issued, the [-]mm turret, which had not been used for a long time and was almost covered in dust, once again showed its ferocious side.In the nineteenth century, there was an unwritten rule that no matter how powerful the firepower of a battleship, it should not head-on with a well-defended fortress.

This is the experience accumulated by the British and French allied forces during the Crimean War. However, with the exaggerated speed of warship replacement in the late [-]th century, the former fearless became super fearless in a few years. This unwritten rule has been gradually forgotten. up.

The salvo of the London-class heavy cruiser was the first time that Britain used force to solve a problem after World War II.At the same time, the two frigates accelerated and joined the shelling.

In the urban area of ​​Hanoi, some Viet Minh soldiers who wanted to take Hanoi forcibly were exchanging fire with French soldiers on guard.

Shells from the French artillery positions slammed into the position of the Viet Minh soldiers, and the Viet Minh soldiers who broke into the urban area also shot towards the opposite side from time to time.Under the cover of the citizens of Hanoi, several soldiers ran towards the building with an interpreter.

Just after rushing into the entrance of a building, a mortar shell hit the outer wall of the building, shattering the glass of the windows on the first floor, thick smoke billowing, and several soldiers also fell in a pool of blood.

"Good job, wipe out this group of monkeys in one blow!" The French artillery shouted happily, overjoyed.

Another bang, another shell.Shrapnel and glass flew across, the presidential guard suffered heavy casualties, and there were endless cries for help, screams, and wailing.Under the cover of artillery, a few French soldiers pulled the bolt, and the gun made a pleasant clicking sound. A golden shell was thrown out of the gun chamber, and the shiny metal products tumbled and fell on the granite. On the brick sidewalk, bounced twice and rolled into the drain beside the road.

The battle happened very suddenly. Neither side expected that the first meeting would be in this way. The Viet Minh soldiers entered the city less than 500 meters away. French.

The resolute counterattack was quite obvious, and this infiltrated Viet Minh small force stopped the ineffective infiltration.

The experience here is just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, the soldiers of the French army came down from the European battlefield after all, and they are no strangers to urban warfare. The key is that the Vietnamese never gave them a chance, and they always felt that there were Vietnamese talking in the grass. , Now this fighting mode is no stranger to the French.

On another street, a similar but different battle was also taking place. This was an encounter. The French guard soldiers and the Viet Minh soldiers who came in found each other almost at the same time.However, before the evacuation operation, the Hanoi French Army Command had issued an order, and the French were psychologically prepared for possible accidents.

The distance between the two sides was too close, and there was no need to do any aiming. The battle was short and bloody. Within a few seconds, several soldiers on both sides were shot dead. It was closer to execution than a battle. After all, the French firepower was fierce. the infiltration of these Viet Minh soldiers.

The infantry who were hiding in the building and waiting for a rabbit immediately rushed out from their hiding places.Line up in horizontal rows and shoot at the fleeing enemy soldiers with their backs turned away, just like playing a shooting game in an amusement park, the French soldiers happily knocked these defenseless targets to the ground one by one.

Alan Wilson didn't know the situation in Hanoi. He knew that France was indeed at war with the Viet Minh again, but he didn't expect the fighting power of the French army to return. To be honest, is this any different from the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?Perhaps the difference is that there was no city like Hanoi that the French destroyed in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.

He is British, not French, and the battle in Hanoi has nothing to do with him in the final analysis. What is more related is the shelling of Haiphong Port.

In good conscience, Alan Wilson never imagined this scene. How long ago was the gunboat diplomacy?It has been so long that Alan Wilson has forgotten that Britain still has the nickname of the Empire on which the sun never sets.

Alan Wilson, who came to the British Advisory Group to inquire about the situation, heard the news of the Royal Navy's gunboat diplomacy, frowned and thought hard about his words, "It was written in the telegram to the Far East Joint Command that the Viet Minh violated the treaty and forcibly took over Hanoi, and The family members of the evacuated French soldiers were intercepted, and Haiphong Port was in a state of combat readiness. For this reason, the French Command in Hanoi expressed its desire to the cruise fleet, but the Viet Minh soldiers at Haiphong Port first opened fire and provoked, and the Royal Navy had no choice but to counterattack.”

"That's right!" Lieutenant Colonel Klein immediately recognized the fact, and said, "Then where is Major General George?"

"Of course we must unify the caliber, and the responsibility does not lie with the United Kingdom." Alan Wilson said categorically that Major General George Bauer was a subordinate of his father-in-law, even if he used to be, but this time the other party helped, and there was no reason to slap his ass and leave and throw him away.

As for the so-called Joint Operations Command in the Far East, it was actually the Command of the British Army stationed in Ma.

The two sides, which have been quiet for several months, are at war again, and there will definitely be a war of words over who violated the treaty.Alan Wilson's remarks are basically in line with the facts. The withdrawal of the French army has not been completed.

As for the destruction of the controlled area before the French army withdrew, that is not a problem. The French army has the right to do so, and only the Viet Minh violated the treaty. This is a matter of right and wrong.

Alan Wilson took a moment to send a telegram to Whitehall, then rushed to the US embassy to seek the solidarity of the United States, met with Ambassador McClain, and informed him of the current situation.

In fact, the United States got the news no later than him. McClain was also considering it and asked, "Mr. Wilson, is the conflict caused by the treaty violated by the Viet Minh first?"

"Of course! At this critical moment, we have to believe what the French say." Alan Wilson said without thinking, "Now that France is about to withdraw, we should let the French leave calmly. Let the Soviets find an excuse, which is very bad for us."

What is the truth of the matter is not important in the final analysis, the most important thing is that the wrong person must be the other party, which is very important.

If the world was a reasonable place, so many wars would not break out. It is the duty of Alan Wilson and McClain to defend themselves and slander others at this time.

"Okay!" McLean thought for a while. He came to South Vietnam with an important mission to do work for the United States to intervene in South Vietnam to expand its influence. Now that the French are about to leave, the United States should really wait and see. Considering the friendship between the two countries, you should also trust the other party's rhetoric.

But McLean still made it clear that the reason he did this was to maintain the unity of the free world.

The subtext is to unite under the leadership of the United States. Of course Alan Wilson understands it, but his answer is rather vague. "This is obvious. We can see the leadership shown by the United States after the war."

The two unified the caliber, and the wording of the same big internal propaganda, shifted this conflict to the Viet Minh's breach of contract responsibility, and soon went to London and Washington respectively.

The unjustly dead Vietnamese civilians in Haiphong might not agree with that, but what does it matter?Who cares about their lives?

Almost immediately, a war of words broke out, the entire free world expressed its indignation at the Soviet bloc's treachery, and asked the Soviet Union to find a way to stop the North Vietnamese breach of contract immediately, or North Vietnam must pay the price.

The seamless connection in the whole process reflects the overwhelming advantage of the free world in public opinion. Although it is a backlash, Alan Wilson has a clear conscience. This is all for the unity of the free world. The choice, this multiple-choice question is not difficult.

Chapter 779 It's a big deal for France

Besides, it is not without benefits. Doesn't this demonstrate the unity between the United States, Britain and France?From the beginning to the end, Alan Wilson knew what he was doing, and he also knew that the current moral level of behavior was untenable, and he was serving a selfish force.

What can he do if he changes his position?Britain's strategic space is disappearing at a speed visible to the naked eye. In order to make his country a little easier, he should do this. There is no distinction between morality and morality, only right and wrong.

The Far East Joint Operations Command immediately called back and asked about the ins and outs of Haiphong Port. Alan Wilson, who had already contacted Major General George Ball, had already made preparations. Actively provoking, the Royal Navy is forced to fight back."

At night, the Far East Joint Operations Command did not continue to pursue, but Major General George Bauer's telegram had already explained this problem. General Bilton meant to get out as soon as possible.

This has already shown that the Far East Joint Operations Command has accepted the words of the two men. At least in terms of the division of responsibilities, it can be regarded as avoiding the possibility of being held accountable in the future.

As long as there is no loss, it is not difficult to turn the bombardment of Haiphong Port into a small matter.Maybe among some Conservative Party voters, this is still a happy thing, I am invincible in the world...

However, from Alan Wilson's point of view, there is another place worth celebrating, which is also the old father's love for Nizi. This incident may be used as a preview of the Tokyo Bay incident in the future, providing a script for the United States to frame up .

The Gulf of Tonkin incident was a landmark event for the United States to fully intervene in the Vietnam War. Of course, this incident has always adhered to the American political tradition, using a small incident to make things big. Compared with the USS Maine incident, the Gulf of Tonkin incident is enough to stand Stop.

The U.S. entered the Vietnam War following reports of an unprovoked attack in the Gulf of Tonkin at the time.The president knows the reports are false.At the time, the U.S. destroyer USS Maddox was stationed off the northern coast of Vietnam, in the nearby Gulf of Tonkin.Two days later, Johnson's government claimed to have been attacked again.After the second attack, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution almost unanimously allowing the federal government to "take all necessary measures" to protect U.S. troops in Vietnam.

It can be said that within 48 hours, Washington completed the unification of the two major attitudes towards the Vietnam War. It can be said that even the Soviet Union during the Stalin period may not have such efficiency.

After the "Gulf of Tonkin Resolution", the United States fully intervened in the Vietnam War. It was no longer as sneaky as before, and finally began to fight in person, educating and educating this disobedient little regime.

After this bombardment of coastal defense, if the Royal Navy retreats completely, it may increase the courage of the U.S. Navy, and maybe the Tokyo Bay incident may break out earlier.But Americans don't need to thank Alan Wilson. This is a by-product of the special relationship between Britain and the United States. He is already preparing to leave Saigon with deep merit and fame.