British civil servant

Chapter 9 Four Constructions

"I'm embarrassed to keep you company all the time." Before leaving the apartment, Alan Wilson was very grateful, thanking Heidi Lamarr for ensuring the logistics work again, "Britain is in troubled times, and everything needs money. Come back, you raised 500 million US dollars during the war, can you do it again."

"Okay, I can consider auctioning my kiss once, as long as you can bear it." Heidi Lama said angrily, "I'm afraid you will humiliate me like this if you come to Africa and have no one to take care of you?"

"It was an unintentional mistake." Alan Wilson stepped forward and kissed Heidi Lamarr on the forehead, then raised his wrist and said, "Let's go, it's been a few months since the last meeting. The economic crisis has disrupted our lives. If If we always meet, there will be a little bit of mystery missing."

The meeting was held in Aden in the middle of last year, and it was held in Lagos at the beginning of this year.It is a little too frequent, and it seems undignified, but when the economic crisis comes, it can only be done in this way.

The annual meeting of the Colonial Commissioners, from the end of each year to the middle of each year, is now the beginning of the year.

Lagos was already the largest city in Africa in this era. There is no place in Africa that has such a large population. The reason why Nigeria became a British colony was based on this. In the name of colonizing Nigeria, it is Abolitionist movement.

In the name of Lagos being the center of slave trade in Africa, the British occupied Lagos under the banner of liberating black slaves, and then colonized Nigeria.

Lagos has such a population because it was declared a free colony after the British occupied Lagos. All blacks here are free and will not be trafficked.As a result, blacks from all over the world poured into Lagos, making it the most populous place in Africa.

A large population is not a problem, because Alan Wilson is in the white living area of ​​Lagos, because Nigeria has not yet officially become independent, and there are still people living in the white area, but once Nigeria officially becomes independent, the white people will soon immigrate.The clean and tidy white area will be taken over by black dignitaries.

Arriving at the former Nigerian Governor's Mansion, Alan Wilson, who arrived late, entered the Governor's Mansion under the guidance of the guards, met with colleagues who had already arrived, and said directly, "Colleagues met again, and the frequency of our meetings has changed. Improve. But there is no way, the economic crisis is sweeping the world, and Whitehall also expects us to come up with a solution."

"Governor Azikiwe has arrived, should he come in?" Niger Interests Commissioner Roberts asked.

"Let him wait for a while, there are some things he is not suitable to know." Alan Wilson took out a stack of documents, put them heavily on the table, made a muffled sound, and said, "This economic crisis has spread to all countries. The empire is no exception. Conventional methods are not very effective. We will change the method this time, not only to survive the crisis, but also to grow against the trend. This is the purpose of my visit.”

"Do you want to increase development efforts? However, gold mining on the Gold Coast has reached its limit." Ingram frowned. "There are not many other options. The colonial mining industry I manage is the pillar."

"If you have gold, you can place orders for local companies, but this time the solution is mainly in Nigeria. The population demand on the Gold Coast is not large, and the gold will be shipped back to the country in exchange for grid orders, and the supporting electrification construction will stop here. We want to stimulate Nigeria. This self-government with the largest population in Africa needs it.” Alan Wilson said that he refocused on Roberts, “Nigeria has a large population and agricultural bureau, which is also the common norm in colonies. Find a way from this aspect.”

"The specific measure is to flatten the tropical rainforest in the Niger River Delta. Is there any data?"

Facing Alan Wilson's question, Roberts said like a treasure, "The Niger River Delta is the gathering area of ​​the Igbo people. The area of ​​the delta is [-] square kilometers, but including the surrounding developable land, it is more than [-] square kilometers."

"The development area is enough, very good." Alan Wilson pondered for a moment, "acquire one-fifth of the original price of the European timber market, and put it on the European market. This price will definitely not fail to sell, after the forest is destroyed , distribute the land to the local people, if I remember correctly, the Igbo people have a good relationship with us."

"This is especially true when facing the pagans in the north." Roberts joked, "The living environment in the north of Nigeria is not as good as that in the south, but the Igbo population and the north are not dominant. But I still have a good impression of Britain."

"Developing land for distribution is only the first step. We have established three central cities in the three major regions. The current plan is to connect them with railways and roads." Alan Wilson proposed the plan to build Nigeria's road network, "As long as Nigerians can provide enough raw materials, and we can consider the degree of connection. As long as Nigeria needs it, hydropower stations can also be built.”

"It is planned to connect the railways and highways in the three major regions, it is planned to renovate the black district in Lagos, it is planned to develop the Niger River Delta, and it is planned to conduct resource exploration in the Niger River Delta. All projects will start immediately."

"Allen, Nigeria doesn't have that much money on its books?" Roberts asked in surprise, "Where can we find the money?"

Of course, money cannot be changed out of thin air. Nigeria’s oil resources have not yet been discovered, so the first fund, in addition to the reserves of Nigeria’s own dominion, can only be exchanged for agricultural products.

In this era, Nigeria's main export is agricultural products, unlike later generations built on the oil industry.

"Empty all the grain depots in Nigeria, and transport the stored grain to the mainland. Here is the tropics, and you can start farming anytime you want. Don't worry, storage in tropical climates is also troublesome. We are also thinking about the citizens of the Dominion."

With one stroke of his pen, Alan Wilson wanted to clear out the agricultural products in Nigeria and transport them back to the UK to stabilize prices.

Tropical rainforest is of little value in the eyes of Allen Wilson, and the general tropical rainforest is barren.

Even if it is turned into arable land, it will not take long for the soil to degrade. If the soil quality in the Niger River Delta is good, it can be used for decades. If it is the same as the general tropical rainforest, the cost of planting in five to ten years will Greatly improve.

But Nigeria was already independent at that time, and he didn't worry about Nigeria after independence, just now.

Clearly explain the planning of the documents brought in, and identify four aspects of planning involving energy, hydropower, transportation and agriculture.

"Then from this year, the four major construction projects in Nigeria will be officially launched. Roberts, call Azikway in." After Alan Wilson completes the part belonging to the Colonial Commissioner, he can inform Azikway of the final result.

At this moment, Azikewe is still in the dark, but this is also a good thing. Sometimes it is a kind of happiness not to know, such as Czechoslovakia during the Munich meeting.

Azikiwe is the current governor of the Nigerian Dominion. If nothing else, once Nigeria becomes independent, he will be the country's first president.

But this is not necessarily the case?There are always accidents in this world. After Azikiwe entered the conference room, Alan Wilson questioned Azikiwe's reliability on behalf of the United Kingdom, "Dear Mr. Governor, out of concerns about the development of Nigeria after independence, the cabinet formulated He has drawn up a grand blueprint, hoping that after Nigeria becomes independent, it can uphold the traditional friendly relationship with Britain and lead the development of the whole of Africa.”

Facing Azikiwe's modesty, Alan Wilson sneered and said, "Governor Azikiwe should not be humble. Considering the population of Nigeria, he has the ability to lead Africa. Of course, it is under the protection of the United Kingdom. Believe You won't deny that either."

"Secretary-General Wilson. The British Empire is so kind to Nigeria." Azikwe is an Igbo ethnic group that is closer to the UK. "I don't know where we can help the UK."

"Help? Nigeria doesn't have the strength yet. London is worried that after Nigeria's independence, it will be taken advantage of by the dangerous Soviet ideology. So I plan to support Nigeria, but the result is hard to say now. We also supported British India at the beginning, but the British India is divided, obviously Indians are not yet able to withstand the baptism of modern civilization. This is completely different from Malaya."

First, he belittled Nigeria's conditions, and then Alan Wilson changed the subject, "Britain hopes that Governor Azikiwe will play a leading role. The Niger River Delta is officially the Igbo residential area. If the locals can be mobilized, it can be regarded as Governor Azikiwe is a capable person who is capable of leading the country after independence, so we can rest assured."

It means that he is not relieved yet, and Azikewei was shocked. The British want to replace themselves?

Just as he was about to say something, a stack of documents had piled up in front of Azikwe, and Alan Wilson raised his wrist to look at the time, "Mr. Governor has one day to learn about the four major constructions of urban construction, hydropower, transportation, and agriculture. The time has come to prove your ability."

"This is the last test set by the British Empire to avoid the humiliating consequences of British India's independence. If Governor Azikiwe proves his ability, the future independent Nigeria will prosper under your leadership. If it can’t be done, even though it may be criticized, it’s not impossible to be replaced.”

Alan Wilson repeated his tricks, bluffing and intimidating the future Nigerian president who is about to reach the pinnacle of his life.Whether to go to the pinnacle of life or to collapse in the middle depends on Azikewei's consideration.

Azikiwe left in a daze, and Alan Wilson told Roberts, "Let's disclose the news about the four major constructions first, and see how the Nigerians react."

Chapter 9 and Five

As long as Nigeria is not independent, Britain can enforce its will in Nigeria.

Of course, there is a prerequisite for this, whether Azikewe is willing to cooperate, and if he does not cooperate, his face will be torn apart. Of course, Britain has nothing to do, and Nigeria does not need to pay any price, but Azikewe may end up miserable.

This depends on whether Azikiwe can be great enough to be willing to bear the dissatisfaction of the British for the Nigerian Dominion.

If Azikiway is willing to die and protect Nigeria's interests, then Alan Wilson will face failure before the transfer crisis begins. He can do nothing but kill Azikiway alone to vent his anger.

Now that this choice is in front of Azikewei, what kind of decision will be made can only wait until the time for a formal reply.

As long as Azikwe responds, the entire construction plan will start immediately. Alan Wilson has no grand blueprint. He just needs to push through the economic crisis cycle. Once the economic crisis is over, even if the four major constructions fail, the UK will not care.

Alan Wilson himself and colleagues in other colonies each set out a direction for the Dominion of Nigeria to build.Let's not talk about what will happen in the future, but show your intention first.

After the meeting, Alan Wilson returned to the apartment to rest, thinking about the success rate of this plan.

Although the Nigerian Dominion has a population of 4000 million, it certainly cannot stimulate the market of 4000 million people.

Even in British India before, the places that could be controlled by the British were not all of South Asia. Alan Wilson felt that the 1000 million population could be affected, which was considered a great success.

Who can mobilize a dominion of tens of millions of ignorance?Anyway, Alan Wilson couldn't do it, and being able to influence a quarter of the population through administrative means was considered very successful.

"The Igbo people's affection for Britain is deeper than that of the Hausa people in the north. Before we came, the Igbo people were extremely backward, but the Hausa people in the north believed in the religion of peace and were much stronger than the Igbo people. The Igbo people are in a position of being ruled. After we colonized Nigeria, the backward Igbo people are more willing to cooperate with us. You may not believe it, Alan. Although they are black, they were extremely backward black 100 years ago, but In British schools, the final grades are no worse than those of whites."

Dominion Commissioner Roberts, who came to visit as a guest, explained the local situation, "I just didn't expect that we trust the Igbo people so much, but they want to fight for independence."

"Time will teach them." Alan Wilson recalls the Nigerian Civil War, in which the Igbo were ultimately defeated.

Many of the Igbo people in Nigeria migrated out of Nigeria because of their defeat in the civil war.Originally, Wei, which divided the world into three parts, became Shu, which divided the world into three parts.

In fact, it is very simple. The accumulation of the Igbo people is not enough. The British ruled Nigeria for 100 years at best, and it was only 50 years after it was formally merged into Nigeria. The population is still too small.

The superstructures of the Igbo people spread all over the middle and upper strata of the current Dominion, which is definitely enough.But 50 years is not enough to widen the gap between the other two ethnic groups, especially the Hausa in the north.People have believed in the Peace Sect for hundreds of years.

Top-heavy, this is similar to the Cannon Party, but time is running out, as long as the Igbo people can benefit the UK, Alan Wilson will also provide some support.

"What is the attitude of the local soldiers?" Alan Wilson asked Roberts. For places like colonies, the military's attitude largely determines the direction of the policy.

"Speaking of which, I can see it. In the military of the Dominion, there are Igbo officers and Hausa soldiers." Roberts smiled sassyly. The achievements of the British Empire in the field of divide and rule are all in this smile Show it completely.

"Find a time, let's meet with the leaders of the Dominion's military." Alan Wilson said tacitly, "Mobilizing the military to improve administrative power can also put a little pressure on Azikwe."

Roberts nodded, and was about to leave. He didn't forget to invite, "Alan, why don't you go to the reception?"

"I just came here, I want to take a break, as long as my colleagues have fun." Alan Wilson came out with a smile to say goodbye, saying that there would be a chance until Roberts left.

After the other party left, Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and closed the door.At this time, Heidi Lamar came out of the bedroom, her eyes were full of blame, "I seem to be shameless, and I have to hide when someone comes."

"I've wronged you, dear. Didn't I stay? You know that Roberts' reception must have arranged a lot of black girls. Isn't it sincere enough for me to stay here to accompany you?"

Alan Wilson professes loyalty, as he did when entertaining his colleagues in Kuala Lumpur.The reception arranged by Roberts, of course, also has a sleeping session.

"It sounds so sweet, but you obviously don't like black people." Heidi Lamarr turned her head and spat softly, "It turns out that a group of colonial chief executives are gentlemen on the surface, but they are all like this behind their backs."

"I'm different from them." Alan Wilson smiled hippiely, pulled Heidi Lamarr's body to sit down, hugged the body of the goddess of the times as if licking a dog, "But it makes sense, everyone comes to work in the colony, is it construction From the third world? Isn’t it for the benefits that you can’t enjoy at home? You’re saying that black people have good-looking body proportions and delicate skin, and they’re not all shortcomings.”

"Then you go to the reception, I don't mind, I'm not you or anything..." Heidi Lama snorted softly.

Alan Wilson was not talking, and his big mouth was already close together, "I still like women who glow white at night, my dear, show me."

The Imperial Commissioner is willing to give everything for the British Empire, which of course includes the body, and fighting for the country is nothing.

The Dominion of Nigeria has a military force of [-]. Most of the British garrison in the Dominion has left, and only a thousand people are left. Now the Dominion Army has assumed most of the military functions.

Among the 3 military forces, few can be called generals. There are currently three Brigadier Generals in Nigeria. Alan Wilson invited them to meet. All three are Igbo people. They have all been trained in British military schools. Now they have become the giants of the Nigerian Dominion military.

Originally, the Commissioner of the Dominion was supposed to appear with Alan Wilson, but he didn't show up for a long time. Alan Wilson thought that this might be due to too much force at the reception, so he had to do it himself. Fortunately, there was no language barrier.

Britain can hand over the future power of the Dominion to anyone, because in terms of population, the Hausa of the Peace Church has a slightly larger population, and it is completely justified to hand it over to the Hausa.

Start from two aspects. On the one hand, after Nigeria's independence, praise it on the basis of being able to lead Africa in terms of population.

On the other hand, the ethnic conflicts that have been tried and tested in the United Kingdom are used to drive the Nigerian army before independence.

"In terms of belief and political sentiment, London certainly hopes that the Igbo, a Christian group, will lead Nigeria. However, in terms of the proportion of the group, the Igbo are still not enough. It is unreasonable to hand over power to the Hausa."

Alan Wilson looked at the three Nigerian generals, "Even your army is dominated by Hausa soldiers, which may be a hidden danger in the future. If some local Igbo people are recruited in the name of developing the Niger River Delta The militia may reduce many hidden dangers. The generals don't think so."

"Secretary General Wilson, do you think the military can play a bigger role?" One of the quite young brigadier generals asked his own doubts.

"Of course." Alan Wilson took out the major newspapers in Nigeria and placed them in front of the three generals, "Look, how much the Nigerian society is looking forward to this time, the four major constructions. The military should play a leading role in this matter force."

If you don't count on the military, Alan Wilson can't find someone to rely on. For many backward areas, relying on the military to implement policies is certainly not advanced, but there is no way.

Could it be that Alan Wilson is going to talk specifically with the chiefs of various ethnic groups, and you will complete the task?He doesn't want to provoke ethnic conflicts in Nigeria, and he doesn't want to expand the power of the military, but isn't there no way?

"As long as you make a statement on behalf of the [-] soldiers, you will take the lead for the entire Nigerian society." Alan Wilson offered a bargaining chip and said, "In exchange, I will jointly announce with Commissioner Roberts that a military precedent will be established to protect the interests of the military." Policy. Implementing the cornerstone role of the Nigerian Army in the Dominion. Now I can do it, it may not be so easy for Azikiwe.”

The three generals of the Dominion looked at each other, and finally the brigadier general with the most seniority said, "Of course the military is willing to take the lead for the prosperity of the Dominion."

"It is really a blessing to have such an army guarding the Dominion." Alan Wilson reciprocated, "I will immediately formulate the military first policy."

Governor Azikiwe immediately digested the four major constructions, and came to the Governor's Mansion again. He had heard that Alan Wilson had met with the military leaders, and he thought it was the British who were dissatisfied with their own dawdling. Pull down the road fan and replace it.

"Nigeria needs this construction to become a powerful country." Azikewe hastily stated his position just after he appeared, hoping that the road to saving his founding father will not be deviated.

"Very well, Governor Azikiwe is a reliable person." Alan Wilson looked at Azikiwe with a smile, "Actually, I didn't talk to the generals, I just hope that after independence, the military can be the one to protect Nigeria. Cornerstone, after all, Britain is leaving and cannot protect Nigeria as it did before. Has Governor Azikiwe misunderstood something?"

"There is no misunderstanding." Azikewe replied firmly.

Chapter 9 and Six: The Second Persian Gulf

"I don't think there is any misunderstanding between Nigeria and the UK." Alan Wilson is very satisfied. From this point of view, contacting the military is a coup. The relationship between civil servants and the military seems to be a common law in the world, and Nigeria is no exception. .

It is not without reason that there are always military coups in Africa. The social structure here has been destroyed by the long slave trade. Blacks have not resisted in the long history, but blacks are not a whole, and blacks of different ethnic groups have different interests.

Even if Queen Matamba fought the Portuguese for 80 years in order to oppose the Portuguese black slave trade, she could not escape pure crushing.

There are good reasons why military coups are much less frequent in countries in eastern Africa than on the west coast.

"Nigeria, where the Niger River exists, is a gift from God. Once it is developed, it will provide Nigeria with a huge amount of agricultural products. From then on, Nigeria will be far from famine. Therefore, development operations can only succeed and not fail. First, the forests in the lower reaches of the Niger River will be bulldozed. , this year I want 500 million cubic meters of timber. After all, the UK can’t help Nigeria in vain. I try to achieve a win-win situation, but I definitely can’t suffer from the UK alone. Mr. Governor also knows that the world is in an economic crisis, and the UK is helping Nigeria at this time How difficult it is."

It is obvious that the UK needs the development of Nigeria, a large colony, to seek economic growth, but in the mouth of Alan Wilson, this is not the case at all, "If it weren't for a bunch of French colonies around, London felt afraid that you would not be able to stand it after leaving , who will come all the way to help you make a development plan..."

"The Queen and the Prime Minister, I am very grateful for your love for the Dominion." Azikewe has been completely surrendered at this time. Under the threat of not being replaced halfway through the road of the Founding Father, the Founding Father chose to betray the country for the last time after careful consideration .

This attitude is very satisfactory. These independent leaders should show flexibility when necessary, which is good for everyone, otherwise it will be another result. The father of the country who fought for independence on the Gold Coast has disappeared until today.

Be wary of Nigeria after the French forces entered independence. It was also Alan Wilson’s excuse to explain to London why he wanted to increase Nigeria’s military power. He had to say hello to London and formulate a military-first policy for the Dominion.

Almost half of Africa is dominated by the French. Compared with the contiguous British East Africa, Nigeria and the Gold Coast are alone and surrounded by French Africa.

At this time, France is still fighting to maintain its colonial empire, and has no intention of giving in at all.This concern exists, and London will recognize it.

Soon Whitehall responded to the four major constructions and the military first policy, which was considered to have recognized Alan Wilson's actions.

In fact, this kind of worry is not groundless. The Algerian War not only determines the direction of French Africa.It was also noticed by Britain, who was watching from the sidelines. There is a term in history called the Year of African Independence. To sum it up accurately, it should be called the Year of French African Independence.

In the original history, taking advantage of France's big fight in Algeria, the United Kingdom let the turbulent Gold Coast and Nigeria become independent when the fight was fruitless, and concentrated on managing British East Africa while paying attention to the war trend of France.

The disintegration time of French Africa was earlier than that of British Africa. The African Independence Year is the independence time of French Africa except Algeria. When France felt that Algeria’s independence was inevitable, Britain would no longer hold British Africa. , also chose to make the African colonies independent.

Therefore, the United Kingdom has been watching France's actions in Africa, but it has not started the war as openly as France.

With this external environment, French Africa is not yet independent, so the reasons for embanking France are naturally not difficult to be recognized by London.

It’s just that this reason cannot be publicly used to mobilize public opinion. Fortunately, Azikewe, who has bowed to the real society, is now willing to cooperate, and soon began to prove his ability to the suzerain country, and announced the four major construction policies. At the same time, he is also an Igbo High-level officials of the Nigerian Dominion-based military also expressed the same meaning.

The government and military have come together to demonstrate to the UK that Nigeria is capable and willing to govern itself.Leadership must be demonstrated through the four major constructions.

"This is a test London has set for Nigeria. For the weak, it may be considered a challenge. But I don't think so. Nigeria should have a strong mentality. The strong will only cheer and put this big construction , as an opportunity to prove ourselves. Nigeria as a whole also needs this opportunity to prove that we are no worse than any other country. I think that after the successful construction, it will be time for Nigeria to hold its head high and welcome Independence Day.”

"Azikiway is not disappointing at least in terms of his words." Alan Wilson tilted his head and said to the Dominion Commissioner Roberts while holding the newspaper, "Public news and gossip should be circulated at the same time. I am deeply shocked by Zikewe's statement, and I don't really believe that Azikewe will succeed."

Now the role of Alan Wilson is more suitable for being shocked and scared to pee, reflecting the true nature of imperialism as a paper tiger.A villain that foils Nigeria's solidarity.

"Alan, don't you need to make such a sacrifice." Roberts said with a wry smile, "to set off the image of these niggers?"