British civil servant

Returning to the real estate purchased by Pamela Mountbatten in Canberra, Alan Wilson smiled all over his face, as if he had taken away the princess’s first time. After Pamela Mountbatten asked, he knew the reason of the matter, "What is there to be happy about? ?”

"You don't understand, the navy definitely wants to continue to follow up with larger tonnage aircraft carriers, but the cabinet does not give money. Since Australia intends to want better aircraft carriers, this is the key to solving the navy's dilemma." Alan Wilson whistled road.

"Father should be very happy in this way." Pamela Mountbatten knew exactly why her husband was happy.

"My wife is really smart." Alan Wilson praised without hesitation, "Including but not limited to aircraft carriers below the Centaur-class aircraft carrier, the modification potential is limited, which means that the aircraft carriers that the UK can use for more than 20 years can only It is bigger than it, and the Glorious class in the Pacific Fleet is also very dangerous. That is to say, there are only six [-]-ton aircraft carriers, and they will appear in ten years. Even among these six ships, two Vengeance-class ships are just over three With a displacement of [-] tons, as the carrier-based aircraft gets bigger and bigger, it will become more and more powerless."

In other words, ten years later, only six of the British aircraft carriers running across the oceans still have the potential to be refitted.It is more likely that there are only two Eagles and two Queens left to support the scene.

Most of the less than [-] aircraft carriers currently in stock are either sold or dismantled.Can't let the Malayan colony keep so many battleships, and at the same time keep no fewer aircraft carriers than battleships?

Hurry up and see which country has more stupid people and more money. It is better to be a pick-up man, and you can earn a modification fee.

"What are you going to do?" Pamela Mountbatten was well aware of her husband's nature, and could she bear it when something good happened to her?

"Although it's a little hard to say, it's for the benefit of the country, and it's also for Mountbatten's dream. I'm going back to the UK right away." Alan Wilson was a little embarrassed, and the plan didn't change quickly, emphasizing, "We Can't let the simple Australians down, I must get this done."

Pamela Mountbatten sighed quietly, "Well, you are like this, as if nothing can be separated from you..."

"As a British official, this is what you should do." Alan Wilson, as if the British cannot do without Ai Zhongtang's master spirit, almost bowed and kowtowed in the direction of London three times and performed the loyalty of the emperor. thing.

Although he was the high commissioner of the colony of Malaya, he has been working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Many ambassadors of African countries in later generations were originally called high commissioners. People who don't know think that the British Empire is still there.

"The Secretary of the Sea is just trying to have fun. It's up to me to really promote the construction of aircraft carriers." During the farewell of his wife, daughter and sister-in-law, Alan Wilson boarded Comet [-]. Just a few days after arriving, he turned on again. A return trip.

But before doing this, he still hasn't forgotten to greet his confidante from all over the world according to the list in the diary.

Dear First Sea Lord, Alan Wilson received a telegram from his son-in-law long before he got on the plane.The telegram directly said that there was something good to tell, which made Mountbatten fidgety. He didn't know what good thing his son-in-law had, and what did it have to do with him?

24 hours later, from Paris to London, a tired Alan Wilson arrived in London with the breath of a woodpecker. It is shameful to waste time. He never wastes even a minute, especially in terms of logistical support.

The dual reasons of jet lag and physical exhaustion made Alan Wilson groggy and he walked lightly, but he did not regret it. In this state, he appeared in front of General Mountbatten and confessed his communication with Australia.

"Since the completion of the two Queen-class ships, the Royal Navy has not built any warships, not even a single frigate. If there is no new warship for a long time, it will make the talents aging. If there is a new project one day, it will also be because of The lack of talent has led to rising costs. But this will not convince the cabinet, the Royal Navy's stock is too large, there is no valid reason, the cabinet will only see increased military spending."

Needless to say, the son-in-law, General Mountbatten has already drawn inferences about other cases. The lack of potential aircraft carriers must be sold or dismantled. The Malayan colony can't keep all the old warships of the Royal Navy, right?

"Does the Admiralty have a plan for the construction of a new aircraft carrier?" Alan Wilson asked after referring to Australia's needs.

"Of course there is. It's another matter if the cabinet is approved." Mountbatten said decisively. He remembered the CVA-01 plan. "The other thing is that the cabinet is going to sell an aircraft carrier to India."

Chapter 842 No Difficult Business

"Oh!" Allen Wilson said inexplicably, and emphasized, "Is that going to be sold to Portugal? You must know that Goa is still in the hands of the Portuguese. In fact, if Pakistan has enough financial resources, it will be sold to Portugal. It would be fine to give Pakistan one to balance."

Now East Pakistan is not independent. At the time when East Pakistan was not independent, simply speaking, Pakistan’s economy can be summarized as follows: West Pakistan spends money, and East Pakistan earns foreign exchange. This is such a model.

From this point, it can be seen why this country will split sooner or later. The finances of the two places that do not border each other are not balanced. No wonder East Pakistan will be troubled.

No one can control this matter. Mountbatten in front of Allen Wilson warned Jinnah at the beginning that once India and Pakistan are divided, Pakistan will split sooner or later.

Everything has been said, and Ali Jinnah can't do anything if he doesn't listen to anyone.However, judging from the current economic level, although India was solemnly moving towards a big country during the Nehru period.

But Pakistanis are generally richer than Indians, and this trend is getting bigger and bigger. Indians are richer than Pakistanis, that is a matter of the 21st century.

"Let's talk about this kind of thing later!" Mountbatten obviously doesn't care about India and Pakistan. The deputy king of India is a thing of the past. He is now the British Sea Lord. Send in the documents for the CVA-01 plan.

Whether the cabinet will pass the budget, let alone support the navy's shipbuilding, the Ministry of the Navy plans the design of the new aircraft carrier is its job.If you don't do it, it can only show that Mountbatten, the top leader of the navy, has failed in his duties.

Half an hour later, an officer of the Admiralty arrived at Mountbatten's home in military uniform and brought the CVA-01 plan documents and sketches. Mountbatten asked the officer to go back. Introducing the CVA-01 project is still not in the hands of others.

"This is it." Mountbatten took out the sketch and introduced, "The estimated cost is 3000 million pounds."

Alan Wilson took a breath when he saw it. He didn't know what the sketch of the aircraft carrier was, but the number units marked next to it could still be understood, "Is it bigger than the American Forrest-class aircraft carrier?"

"That's right, that's how it was conceived." Mountbatten didn't feel radical at all. After all, he was a sea minister who proposed an ice carrier. "British shipbuilding has always focused on innovation, and this is a consistent design philosophy."

Alan Wilson is using his basic mathematical knowledge at this time, and it is easy to come to a conclusion after doing some calculations.The tonnage should be at the same level as the improved Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier of the Forrest-class aircraft carrier.

The problem is that the Kitty Hawk class is now a blueprint, and the construction sequence of the Forrest class aircraft carrier has not been completed yet?It was also after the Forrest-class aircraft carrier entered service that the United States improved it, and the Kitty Hawk-class was born.

Now the Kitty Hawk is definitely a concept, and the CVA-01 plan in the hands of Mountbatten is also a concept.

Mountbatten told Alan Wilson what old-fashioned imperialism is, and said, "Although it is not certain yet, we can already judge that the US Navy's philosophy is to carry out rapid and gradual improvements in the ten years since the war."

"Small steps and quick runs!" Alan Wilson described it with a more appropriate word.

"Small steps and quick runs? It's almost the same, but the batches are larger." Mountbatten nodded and continued, "But according to our observations of US aircraft carriers, the combat effectiveness of the aircraft carrier itself is mainly determined by its air traffic control capabilities. The air traffic control capability of an aircraft carrier mainly depends on its deck design. On the Forrest-class aircraft carrier, the Americans took the lead in trying to increase the float on both sides of the aircraft carrier to stretch the deck area."

"The inclination angle of the inclined deck of the aircraft carrier is too large, which means that the carrier-based aircraft cannot approach from directly behind the aircraft carrier when approaching the aircraft carrier. Instead, it has to turn right and fly to the aircraft carrier about five kilometers away from the aircraft carrier. on the extension line of the inclined deck, and then turn left to align with the inclined deck itself, and then concentrate on controlling the aircraft to land on the deck that is constantly shifting to the right. As long as the above process is slightly different, the landing carrier aircraft It is possible to hit the aircraft in the rear staging area on the port side of the aircraft carrier and the front staging area on the starboard side of the aircraft carrier. The whole landing process is very dangerous."

"The angled deck with too large an angle also naturally divides the flight deck into two independent areas, the right front and the left rear. Such a messy division will inevitably lead to poor traffic between the maintenance areas, and affect the maintenance and maintenance of carrier-based aircraft. Take-off and landing efficiency. It will further lead to embarrassment on the left and right rear decks of the aircraft carrier."

Although Alan Wilson didn't understand a word, he frowned and nodded thoughtfully, and asked as if this was the case, "Then how to solve it? The Americans should have discovered it too."

"Whether they find it depends on the completion of this batch of construction, and then the improvement of the next batch can be seen."

Mountbatten explained, "However, when we held a meeting at the Ministry of the Navy, we believed that the efficiency could be improved by integrating the landing deck and changing the angle. This is the way to maximize the tonnage. The take-off and landing efficiency of aircraft carriers of the same tonnage will be improved. However, we also need to consider the installation of steam catapults. If the United States continues to expand the tonnage, we may only be able to guarantee [-] tons of aircraft carriers with [-] tons, and optimal design cannot solve all problems."

"That's all right!" Alan Wilson said in his heart that this could save tons of [-] tons, what else do you want?Use a [-]-ton aircraft carrier to do what a [-]-ton aircraft carrier can do?Just modify the Eagle-class aircraft carrier directly, and still need to build a new one?

The CVA-01 plan deck layout can be divided into three parts: the take-off deck at the front of the flight deck, the landing deck on the left, and the maintenance deck extending from the starboard side of the bow to the middle of the stern.

Alan Wilson thought for a long time, and asked the question in his heart, "Is it impossible to not have a little shackles?"

"You have asked the key question. If this design is to be realized, the standard displacement must be at least [-] tons." Mountbatten said with a wry smile and shook his head. "The current two Queens are a bit smaller."

"No wonder this sketch is bigger than the Forrest-class aircraft carrier." Alan Wilson understood that this design must have enough space, even the current two Queen-class ships are not enough.

"That's the problem." Mountbatten shrugged. "With a military expenditure of 15 billion pounds a year and the current size of the army, we are far less rich than the Americans. We can build an aircraft carrier for [-] million U.S. dollars."

Alan Wilson admitted that although the exchange rate between the British pound and the US dollar is stable at 01:3000, the cost of the CVA-[-] plan of [-] million pounds can be compared with the cost of the nearly [-] million US dollars of the Forrest class aircraft carrier, which is really incomparable conscience.

According to the principle of doubling military spending, it shouldn't be too much to sell a ship to Australia for 6000 million pounds.Iron mines in Western Australia have been discovered so many years ago and have been sold for several years. Now Australia's finances are extremely healthy.

When I think of Australia in the future, buying a submarine and spending 900 billion in one go, I simply don’t pay attention to the impressive big country. Even if it is because blood is thicker than water, the reduction of 1000 million pounds, the United Kingdom squeezed everywhere and made it. It's no problem to keep one of the two ships.

Besides, haven't you already thought about buying one and getting one free, and charging a giant-class modification fee.In this way, in theory, the UK can start construction on three ships at the same time, and use Australia's money to do Australia's affairs, not to mention planning to search for it from India.

Allen Wilson's face was cloudy and uncertain, and he was thinking about how to make the world easy to do business. General Mountbatten frowned slightly, "What are you thinking?"

"I'm wondering how to make Australia feel that it has taken a big deal." Alan Wilson said quietly, "Father, the current information is not enough, and the support of Whitehall and the cabinet is still needed at the critical moment. The proof of the start of construction, I can sell the most advanced aircraft carrier in the UK to Australia. It is not easy. The Giant class is negotiating with the Indian government. Once the arms sales with Australia are leaked, the Indians may regret it. I know the Indians best. I always want to use a price of one rupee to do a thing of one pound, and the confidentiality work must be done properly."

Indians have never known what humility is, and they have always been confident that they are right.But we must not let India find out, otherwise the giant class will not be sold.

At this moment, Alan Wilson felt the heavy responsibility of the empire on his shoulders. You said that he was a colonial commissioner, why did he start working for the navy?

Of course, Mountbatten hoped that the CVA-01 plan, which could hardly be approved by the cabinet, would see a turnaround, but he still had some doubts, "Is the heart of Australia really rich now?"

"Australia's minerals are amazing, including gold." Alan Wilson replied indifferently.Gold is money in this era, so there is no need to find out where it ranks, because South Africa is still at its peak in this era, and there is no difference between second and tenth.

The pinnacle of gold mining in Australia will be a few decades later, and the gold mines in South Africa have long since ceased to flourish.Australia has discovered a large gold mine, which is mined at a rate of [-] tons of gold per year.

It would be amazing if Australia's gold had been fully discovered in this age of the gold standard.

Otherwise, why until today, the Exploration Team of the Mountbatten Group still wanders like ghosts on the land of Australia?

The Admiralty is no longer a problem, relying on the relationship between Weng and his son-in-law, and Mountbatten's obsession with the Royal Navy.Nothing could make the CVA-01 project come true.Mountbatten didn't care who it was manufactured for.

Alan Wilson put away the CVA-01 project and went to Whitehall No. 70. If the respected Sir Norman Brooke helped in this matter, the success rate would definitely increase greatly.

Chapter 843 PPT Building an Aircraft Carrier

The money is at stake, and he understands that better than anyone, and that won't change just because Britain is out of debt.

When the CVA-01 plan was placed in front of the cabinet secretary, a look of helplessness flashed across Norman Brooke's face, "I even suspect that the First Sea Lord specially called you back."

"Absolutely not, my lord sir. I found the business opportunity!" Alan Wilson said solemnly, "Although I should have nothing to do with this matter in the scope of work of the Colonial Commissioner, but out of the patriotism of a British citizen I cannot turn a blind eye to this, the integrity of a member of Whitehall, and the spirit of ownership of the country. When the country is in trouble, it is necessary for individuals to maintain keen insight and not let go of any clues, including but not limited to... ...Overall coordination..."

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs you." Norman Brook listened to the words without changing his face, picked up the CVA-01 plan and shook his head, "No matter what it is, land, sea and air, there are countless armament plans, but implementation costs money. Is the current government in this regard?"

Alan Wilson said in his heart that this is not a problem with the Labor Party government. This means that the Conservative Party did not come up this time. Otherwise, in the next three years, there will be a large-scale reduction of 70 British troops to 37, which is almost cut in half. .

"Only by being good at using the soft power accumulated over the past hundred years can we implement the plan of flying with two wings together. Only then can we win enough space for us to operate. Dear Sir, this time I am going to Canberra. Australia intends to form an aircraft carrier formation. Of course, it is not the current Royal Navy. The warships currently in service should be more advanced, such as the Queen class."

Seeing that Norman Brook was interested, Alan Wilson continued, "Since the discovery of iron ore in Australia, because the United States itself is rich in resources and the demand is not large due to the distance, it has formed a win-win relationship with the Malayan colony. Mineral exports Make Australia rich, and the steel processed from Malaya comes to Europe. Into the big cycle, Jazz must understand this, I mean, Australia's finances are unprecedentedly abundant, and it is very normal to want to be moderately armed. "

"That's it!" Norman Brook narrowed his eyes and savored carefully, then suddenly smiled, "Tell me what you think."

"In fact, we all know that normal replacement is necessary, and we have no intention of accusing the cabinet of attempting to control military spending. However, there are many models of arms sales, and sometimes they can be innovative. The key lies in sincerity."

"From a national point of view, Australia is a reliable target for the UK. It is lonely in the southern hemisphere and urgently needs the support of its mother country. It has sufficient finances and will never be hostile to the UK. It is difficult to find such an excellent target for arms sales. .Since Australia took the initiative to speak, of course the UK should do everything in its power to help, I mean..."

Alan Wilson talked about Russia's aircraft carrier operations in India, and then added, "Of course there is one thing, I am not trying to harm Australia. This matter is a win-win situation. The UK also needs to be updated. Australia has security needs, and the UK There is a need to keep the shipbuilding industry alive."

"It's a very novel idea. In fact, we are also helping, and Australia requested it on its own initiative." Norman Brooke's eyes lit up. It would definitely not pass the cabinet's hurdle when it comes to increasing military expenditures, but if it only increases a small amount of expenditure, he will also I believe the cabinet will not be too unreasonable.

Norman Brook also hopes to stabilize the normal replacement of the Royal Navy, although selling the old aircraft carrier seems to be more worry-free.But as Alan Wilson said, the new aircraft carrier has benefits that cannot be reflected in numbers.

Norman Brook left behind the CVA-01 plan, and said, "If you can negotiate, I don't think there is a big problem with the approval of the cabinet."

"My lord, I can't go to Canberra with a draft, at least I need documents from the relevant departments. If anyone thinks this is a plan that will inevitably appear in the UK." Let Australia pay for the teeth.

Why do you need the official approval of the Ministry of Defense?Cabinet approval is required.He doesn't have Mr. Jia's ability to build cars.

"No problem!" Norman Brook agreed very happily, and officially approved the project?Cabinet approval, it seems difficult.

What happened to the official project of a country?It is not possible to cancel at any time. It seems like a child's play, but it is actually a child's play.

The rest belonged to Norman Brooke, and all Alan Wilson could do was wait.

At No. [-] Downing Street, Norman Brooke and Attlee had an in-depth discussion around this matter, "Norman, of course I am not hostile to the military, you know that, but the establishment of the new aircraft carrier project Passed, what if things can’t be done?”

"If it can't be done, it will be cancelled. We have canceled quite a few military projects since the war, declaring that the technology is not mature enough." Norman Brook said without thinking, "It's just a problem that can be solved by a spokesperson. Bai Everyone can do it.”

"And in essence, there are two lines in the arms sales this time. On the bright side, our performance is to sell or donate an aircraft carrier to earn a refit fee to ensure that the shipyard will start construction. As for Australia's participation in joint manufacturing A generation of aircraft carriers is a secret agreement."

Listening to Norman Brooke's words, Attlee asked rhetorically, "Aren't there any problems with Alan?"

"He always does this kind of thing. There is absolutely no problem. If we fail to negotiate, we will not lose anything. But in order to ensure the government's support for this. We'd better come up with a whole set of documents to prove that this is an official project."

Norman Brooke made gestures, and then brought the topic to the approval rate, "Actually, judging from the recovery momentum of the opposition party in the last general election, some voters may prefer the opposition party's proposals on some foreign policies."

"So?" Attlee was attracted by the approval rating, and asked after a while, "Norman, do you think the cabinet has lost points in diplomacy?"

"Judging from polls, the public is generally satisfied with the economic policies of the cabinet. They also recognize the diplomatic achievements of avoiding joining the Korean War. But in terms of overseas interests, the opposition party always has some advantages."

"It's easy for those people in the Conservative Party to do nothing but talk." Prime Minister Attlee said sarcastically.

"It is always necessary to consider the position of the military. The 80 soldiers are also a big public opinion. To a certain extent, the Royal Navy is still defending the stability of the colonies. The Malayan colony has proved this point."

"Okay!" Prime Minister Attlee nodded, just like Norman Brooke said, if it doesn't work, then cancel it. After the war, the cabinet also canceled many military projects. Similar operations are already very proficient.

In this arms sale, the United Kingdom showed the flexibility of the old imperialism. Alan Wilson's PPT aircraft carrier suddenly changed from a sketch that can be held with one hand to one that covers all relevant departments and needs to be packed in a suitcase. official project.

The efficiency is so fast, it is hard to imagine that this is something that an electoral country can do, and it is even more skilled than cheating France.

At this time, Alan Wilson was not fighting alone. Jack Ma, Mr. Jia and other commercial predators, as well as the ardent hopes of the entire cabinet, inspired his innate status as a public servant.

A day later, Alan Wilson had arrived in Rome with the officially approved PPT aircraft carrier document. Audrey Hepburn was filming War and Peace.

"You're willing to leave, after only staying for one night." Hepburn's index finger drew circles on the man's chest, with unknown sorrow on her dignified face.

"Honey, because it involves state secrets, I can't stay for too long." Alan Wilson's distressed face was no less than that of Hepburn, "Sometimes, I really want to let go of everything and live a peaceful life with you. See When it comes to the actor who works with you, I am always afraid that you will fall in love with the play."

"Really? My assistants haven't been in touch with you often?" Hepburn's eyes flashed and she whispered, "Don't think I don't know who found these assistants. I'm not that stupid."

"I'm also worried." Alan Wilson decisively admitted that he was afraid of losing Hepburn and showed his possessiveness when necessary.

Hepburn was very happy, this man was still very honest.I'm a bit busy, but I'll come whenever I have time.

Then he went to the southern hemisphere with the deep affection of the ball flower. This circle made him dizzy. It was entirely by willpower that he overcame the round-trip time difference that spanned half of the earth in a short time.

Arriving in Canberra, handing over the paperwork to his wife, and Alan Wilson falling asleep, he had to adjust.

"I ran back and forth in such a short time!" Pamela Mountbatten could only shake her head and sigh, helping her husband sort out the PPT aircraft carrier files. Now it seems that her husband needs to rest for two days.

"It's better to communicate with the Australian Prime Minister through the governor." Princess Margaret looked at her unconscious brother-in-law and whispered, "This is more appropriate, and Marshal Slim is a soldier. Although the military is different, it can increase his authority. .”

Two days later, the master of time management corrected the jet lag and returned to a lively state.

Just a few days ago, it was just an internal draft of the Ministry of the Navy. Now, although the documents of various departments are complete, it is still a PPT aircraft carrier project. Alan Wilson appeared in the Australian Prime Minister Robert Gordon Menzies before.

At this time, Alan Wilson was confident, as if his innate self-confidence made him impeccable.

When one document after another of various British departments was placed in front of Menzies, Alan Wilson said with a look of contempt, "It can be said that the sale of such a weapon platform has caused quite a bit of controversy. But those who are in favor believe that Australia is different after all and cannot be compared with ordinary countries.”

Chapter 844 The Munich Expert

Then, there was a lot of rhetoric that blood is thicker than water, and Australians believe in this and are willing to work hard for it.

Holding the PPT aircraft carrier plan, Alan Wilson began to introduce it emphatically, and connected the basic facts of its blockade of Indonesia, saying that Britain very much hopes that Australia can shoulder the responsibility of protecting the South Pacific.