British civil servant

"Cheers!" The two congratulated at the same time, and then drank the red wine in their glasses.

Chapter 916 Equal Sharing of European Unity Benefits

"It's really unexpected. The UK is willing to come up with such a plan to protect the interests of all parties." Constantine shook his head and sighed. "This protects the interests of our countries. It doesn't seem like what you, the UK, offered."

"Oh, is that so?" Alan Wilson said perfunctorily. The matter was very simple. At the peak of the British Empire, there was no inland sea in front of the Royal Navy. Britain could go wherever it wanted, and no one could interfere or blame it.

What was the [-] nautical mile exclusive economic zone at that time?The waters of the entire world belong to the United Kingdom, so is it unnecessary?

But haven't times changed?Now the most powerful navy in the world has become the US Navy, and the United Kingdom has become the former vested interest. At this time, it is necessary to protect the former vested interests.

You can't do this by yourself, you have to pull many countries from the previous era to do it together, otherwise it will be too obvious.

"Oh, by the way, the current plan is currently limited to the division of the Gulf of Guinea. Our view is that we should not rush to spread it to the whole world, at least not before testing out the attitude of the United States."

Alan Wilson explained to Constantine, "I believe you French people also understand the attitude towards the colonies. In [-], the United States raised objections to the status of Vietnam."

It is no secret that the United States wants to weaken Britain and France. The United Kingdom is retreating in an orderly manner and releasing a colony every once in a while. France is obviously unwilling to do so.

Alan Wilson also asked about the current situation of the Algerian war, and Constantine said that France took the absolute initiative. Alan Wilson felt that this was half-truth, and only the French themselves knew how much water it had.

However, France has indeed hoarded heavily in the oil-producing areas of Algeria, and the local oil pipelines have been under construction, so it must be much stronger than in the original history.

"You France are still lucky, at least not as big as the difficulties faced by Britain after the war." Alan Wilson congratulated Constantine.

Constantine was stunned, not understanding the true meaning of what Alan Wilson said.

His words are of course based on facts. In order to stabilize the situation against the Soviet Union, the United States has taken a supportive attitude towards the countries at the forefront of the Soviet Union, and one of the important things is to allow these countries to Depress the exchange rate to promote exports, but this does not include the UK.

The United States has never been prepared to let the United Kingdom slow down. For the United States, the pound is either worthless, or it will maintain a strong monetary policy and not depreciate at all.

Even the previous depreciation of the pound from [-]:[-] to [-]:[-] was done by the British forcibly announcing the devaluation, regardless of the interests of the Commonwealth.

When Alan Wilson was in British India, he had already used all the tricks he could think of.They even fought the great famine to scrape land. Fortunately, the Indians before independence were frightened by the British and did not dare to intensify the conflict with the British.

He even turned into an outstanding cadre of the Soviet Union, which allowed Britain to survive the most difficult stage.

Fortunately, the 400 million-square-kilometer British India has temporarily reassured the United States. The independence of the Nigerian Dominion has entered the de facto stage, which is also a continuation of the above-mentioned policy, but that is where it ends.

If France had won the Algerian War, Britain would have to think carefully about the next steps.

For the colonies in black Africa, it is unrealistic to keep them for a long time, but after meeting the needs of Britain, other considerations should be considered.

Soon, the Franco government in Spain and the Salazar government in Portugal both brought back positive feedback.The consensus on the demarcation of the Gulf of Guinea is already a certainty, but there is no rush to sign a formal agreement.

It must be determined at the meeting of the European Community's foreign ministers, and at the same time, France will also propose to block Iceland's cod from entering the European Common Market.The time is NO.12 next month.

While he was busy delimiting the Gulf of Guinea, the United States was still working tirelessly to catch up with Soviet missile technology.The Atlas strategic missile conducted two more test launches, one of which exploded in the air, and the second launch was successful.

This is the first success after the Atlas strategic missile test, and this success boosted the morale of the United States.So it was decided to make persistent efforts, and the fifth test shot exploded again and failed.

"The United States really spares no expense." Alan Wilson was also shocked by the high frequency of test launches in the United States.The spirit of the United States in this era is really very different from that country in the 21st century.

It is simply two countries, one is ambitious and the other is stagnant. It is hard to imagine that the same country will look different in 50 years.

Surprises are one by one, and there are subtle differences from history. Khrushchev faced the attacks of Malenkov and Molotov a few months later, but the result has not changed.

Members from all over the country rushed to Moscow, and under the escort of the military plane arranged by Marshal Zhukov, they helped Khrushchev to turn the tables at the Moscow Conference. Xiaofu has a unique position in the Soviet Union.

This was a struggle within the Soviet Union, and the free world only learned of the changes at the top of the Soviet Union after the dust had settled.

Alan Wilson, who was enjoying a rare leisure time in Paris, thought of Fultseva for no reason. He remembered that Fultseva was a major contributor to Khrushchev's comeback. Supporting Khrushchev, Khrushchev, who has fallen into a desperate situation, cannot turn defeat into victory.

"She is about to enter the highest level of the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson was quite complicated in his heart. From this time on, it was also the time when Fultseva Ekaterina III resounded through the land of the Soviet Union.

When Greta Garbo entered, she saw a naked bureaucrat, pretending to be in a deep daze, and couldn't help but wonder, "What are you thinking? Can you put on your underwear."

"Oh, it's not that I haven't seen it, don't you like it too." Alan Wilson laughed, and quickly changed from a primitive savage to a beast in clothes, "Look, I finally stayed in Paris for a while, You always look like this, you know how difficult it is."

"Britain trained you so that you have such profound attainments in time management?" Greta Garbo sighed angrily, "I didn't think about how you would contribute to the UK, so I was busy doing that."

"My little brother is busier than me, and it's human nature." Alan Wilson followed Greta Garbo step by step. Although the time in Paris was comfortable, it was quite exhausting.

The days of ease are still over. The four countries of Britain, France, Spain and Portugal successfully got rid of the stalking of the United States through the European Community Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Brussels. Alan Wilson was called to feel the atmosphere of the European Community Foreign Ministers Meeting.

In Brussels, he happened to meet the female head of the Hellmann family who came to Brussels to discuss business, and talked with Bokina about a big deal worth hundreds of millions. Both of them were satisfied with the deal.

The four countries that successfully got rid of the constraints of the United States in the European Community directly announced the delineation of the exclusive economic zone of [-] nautical miles in the Gulf of Guinea. In the adjacent waters, the principle of the middle line is adopted. If there are islands with clear sovereignty, the sovereignty of the islands Mainly, and so on a series of division methods.

Although Greece is not a member of the European Community, no matter which European country it is, it is well known that Greece is the cradle of European civilization. On the one hand, island sovereignty is really beneficial to colonial countries. On the other hand, the territorial waters of Greece and Turkey are also considered. question as a reference.

Although Turkey won the War of National Independence after World War I, successfully recovered East Thrace, Izmir, and Western Armenia, and abolished the consular jurisdiction and financial supervision of European and American powers, but at the same time Turkey was forced to Concessions in some places, such as its territory in the Aegean Sea is limited to no more than three miles from the country's coastline.

This established a pattern in which Greece controls most of the Aegean Sea. Turkey is very dissatisfied with this and intends to change the status quo.In addition to territorial disputes, another major dispute between Greece and Turkey surrounding the Aegean Sea is the width of territorial waters.

Alan Wilson told Foreign Secretary Morrison and Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sir Ismay that this time the demarcation of the Gulf of Guinea will definitely have consequences, and many countries will follow suit.

Alan Wilson of other countries can't guarantee that China's response to the [-] nautical mile territorial sea and the exclusive economic zone is very fast. The [-] nautical mile exclusive economic zone was advocated, and China immediately followed up.

Now he's making the first move by demarcating the Gulf of Guinea before Iceland makes the move, but that won't change anything.China will not not follow up on this demarcation plan just because a bunch of colonial countries formulated it.

In the final analysis, there is no law of hating imperialism, only hating oneself is not imperialism.

As long as you think you can take advantage of it, who cares whether the first proposed country is a colonial country?

Belgium did not participate in the previous negotiations in Paris, because Belgium already knew that this matter would be discussed at the European Community Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and it was completely in time to join the discussion in its own capital.

After the five countries of Britain, France, Spain and Portugal reached a consensus and announced the results of the demarcation of the Gulf of Guinea.According to the previous agreement, the French side banned Icelandic cod from entering the French market on the grounds that the Icelandic waters were polluted.

The continental blockade came as scheduled, and France's proposal was immediately approved by the United Kingdom, followed by Spain, Portugal, and Belgium, and it was passed almost immediately at the European Community meeting. Europe was united and the interests were shared equally.

And just like that, the Icelandic cod ban was passed with astonishing speed.At the end of the European Community Foreign Ministers' Meeting on October [-], it became a common resolution of the European Community member states, just like the demarcation of the Gulf of Guinea.

Chapter 917 The First Artificial Satellite

"Now I see what Iceland will do." After the successful conclusion of the European Community Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Alan Wilson said to his immediate boss Sir Ismay with great ambition, "Even if the next European Community Foreign Ministers' Meeting is held, at least it will be It’s next year, how long can Iceland last? I’m looking forward to it.”

"Well done." Sir Ismay praised with full approval. "Of course, from a personal point of view, it may be a bit of a big deal, but the reckless behavior of the Icelandic side is the reason for this fate."

"Icelanders are not worthy of sympathy." Alan Wilson nodded indifferently, "When they hit the British fishermen, they should have thought that we will not let it go."

If it hadn't been for the United States to be sidelined during the Cod War, Iceland would have been landed several times by the British Marine Corps.

Iceland now has the territorial waters it needs, but at the cost of excluding Icelandic cod from the EC market.

As for the European countries that have not joined the European Community, they are Scandinavian countries. Iceland can find a way to sell cod to Eastern Europe and see if Moscow is willing to open its market to Iceland.But it’s enough. The Hokkaido fishing ground is now in the hands of the Soviet Union, and Iceland also has a US military base. With so many factors mixed together, Iceland has few choices.

It can be said that the test facing Icelandic Prime Minister Herman Jonasson has just begun, "Will the Americans put pressure on it? After all, Iceland is extremely dependent on the European market."

"You also said that the next meeting of the European Community's foreign ministers will be held next year. We all know that major resolutions must be agreed by all countries. Although we and France can persuade other member states. But, we can do this, It is also possible not to do so, as long as there is a country that does not agree to lift the ban, we will have to wait."

Sir Ismay explained in a frivolous tone, and Alan Wilson nodded and whispered, "Until Iceland surrenders."

Sir Ismay nodded. Generally speaking, this time the European Community meeting mainly started to discuss the demarcation issue of the Gulf of Guinea.

The Netherlands has no colonies in Africa, so as long as the five major African colonial countries recognize it, it will be over.

After all, the Gulf of Guinea is far away. If it is North Africa, there may be voices of opposition in Italy.After all, Italy still has plans for North African countries. Because of the world war, Italy lost Libya, and then the Mountbatten Group discovered oil in Libya.

This is bad news for Italy. Seeing that France is still occupying Algeria, the sense of imbalance in the hearts of Italians has only aggravated.

But the distant Gulf of Guinea has nothing to do with Italy. Italy has no reason to object. France even promised in private that Italian capital can carry out oil development in the territorial waters demarcated by Spain.

Under this kind of temptation, the sense of justice that the Italians did not have much disappeared directly, waiting for a share of the pie in the Gulf of Guinea.

In order to avoid the United States saying something, the British Foreign Secretary and Permanent Undersecretary returned to London directly after the European Community meeting, while Alan Wilson remained in Brussels. He still had some big deals to discuss with Pokina.

Flicking Pokina's wavy short blond hair, Alan Wilson slowly couldn't put it down, indulging in neutral beauty and unable to extricate himself.

"It looks good." The short-haired strong woman half-kneeling in front of the man raised her head, and glanced at the condescending imperial commissioner with a hint of charm.

"There is no part of your body that is not beautiful." Alan Wilson looked like the world bowed its head in front of me.

"I know it sounds good." Pokina, who covered her mouth, left quickly, and came back after a while, "You countries have divided up the second Persian Gulf after talking casually. You really deserve to be a colonial empire."

"I have to correct you. Britain is different from other colonial empires." Alan Wilson burst out with patriotism, and at the same time he said with conviction, "If the colonial era is an inevitable choice, the world being colonized by Britain is an inevitable choice." This is a kind of luck. Of course, other countries may not think so because they have different positions.”

The colonial era is definitely evil, but some countries that are colonized by themselves will definitely develop together, and they will not be so cruel and brainwashed.

When Emperor Russia expanded, it seemed that it was not merciful.As for a certain big country, the Qing Dynasty would not choose the path of colonization. It would be more in line with the expansion of the Qing Dynasty to think of going too far with the sword and changing people.

As for the non-conquering kingdoms of the Ming Dynasty, they almost surrounded themselves in a circle, which basically eliminated the possibility of expansion.

The policies of the two dynasties are similar. Cultivating seedlings and expanding their careers is a continuous policy of the two dynasties. There is no difference between the Manchus and the Han people in this respect.The subtle difference is that the Qing Dynasty suppressed the Han Chinese, and the Ming Dynasty suppressed the Jurchen.

For other ethnic groups in the territory, the policy is consistent, and if they refuse to accept it, they will die.If there is an almost impossible possibility, the two dynasties really try to colonize, and there is nothing more than leaving a sentence in the history books. During a certain period, there was a great integration of nationalities...

As for the people who are fused, a country that halves its population after changing dynasties is a routine operation, so there is no need to think about where it is going.

Of course, in the real history, Britain was the biggest beneficiary in the colonial era, and what it did can’t be regarded as never happened. Pokina confided in him that he could be beaten and stood at attention, but if he wanted to replace Britain with other countries to implement colonial policies, The world is better, and Alan Wilson doesn't believe a word.

"I'm not blaming you. The Gulf of Guinea is so big, so we can do something." Pokina's aggrieved and whispered plea fully reflects the characteristics of opposing war defeat and not anti-war. From this point of view, Pokina has already Is a psychological German.

"No way, you can try to merge an oil company in France and use an indirect way to enter the Gulf of Guinea. Don't even think about Total, France is not as easy to talk to as we are in the UK." Alan Wilson pondered for a moment and pointed out for Pokina A curvy road to save the country, "France still wants to win over Germany, seize this point and think of a way."

Pokina doesn't want much, at least in the eyes of Allen Wilson. The Gulf of Guinea is so big, and with the help of Germany's power, it may make the European power in Africa more stable.

Of course, Alan Wilson can't guarantee whether it will be successful. The French have always eaten ugly.Britain is the moral high ground among colonial countries, and this is not a casual talk.

As a pioneer of equal rights, he has always done his best to help women, especially ladies with the same status as his wife.

Before he came to Brussels, he also instructed two female presidents to help members of the Zodiac sign endorse French luxury brands and explore the North American market.

Although Bokina has a criminal record, he is still willing to help as long as he asks.Who told him to be pro-European? The colonial empire is crumbling, and if one more European country helps, it will be more powerful.

The meeting of foreign ministers of the European Community determined the demarcation of the Gulf of Guinea, so that the countries involved are gearing up to send people to dig black gold. At this time, almost all the big names in the world's rocket field are ushered in.

Sergey Pavlovich Korolev, Mikhail Kuzmich Yangel, Glushko, Cheromey and other the most authoritative expert team of the Soviet Union, as well as von Braun The whole team was there.

The entire launch site has been surrounded by the Soviet Red Army and the KGB General Administration of Military Management, and it seems like an enemy is approaching.

"Mr. Werner is here too. I hope we can bring mankind into a new era through this cooperation." Korolev greeted von Braun and his team who entered the command room.

"This is our common goal." Von Braun nodded, also expressing his recognition of Korolev's ability.

For the von Braun team, Soviet experts including Korolev are convinced. Without this team, the Soviet Union would never have made such great progress in the field of rocketry. This kind of respect is entirely due to von Braun. My major does not involve whether the other party is a German.

After a friendly expression of goodwill, Korolev said to other people, "The party and the country are waiting for the news of our victory. This launch is of great significance to all mankind. The people of the motherland are looking forward to it, and we heavy responsibility."

In other rooms at the launch site, a series of evaluations are being carried out, from orientation to humidity, to find the most suitable weather conditions.The whole process was methodical and orderly.

As the answers from all parties expressed that they had no questions were passed into the command room through the microphone, the faces of Kolerov and von Braun did not ease at all. This launch mission was unusual because there was an artificial satellite in the R7 rocket.

"The companion number is normal."

"The R7 rocket has been checked and there is no abnormality."

"The weather conditions are good and suitable for rocket launch missions."

Korolev said into the microphone, "All the conditions are in place, and the launch mission is requested."

"Approved." Accompanied by a rustling sound, approval came from the other end of the microphone.

The countdown begins, and every second that passes, the pressure in the entire Baikonur Cosmodrome Center seems to increase. The R7 rocket ignites successfully, and the rocket flies upward from the launch pad under the thrust of the tail flame. The whole launch process is very smooth , but that's just the beginning.

It wasn't until the rocket entered the predetermined orbit and the successful release of the artificial satellite was confirmed that the Baikonur Cosmodrome Center fell into a sea of ​​joy.

Immediately, the TASS news agency reported on the success of the launch mission, "The first artificial earth satellite has been born and was successfully launched by the Soviet Union...The artificial earth satellite will pave the way for space travel, which seems to indicate that the current generation will witness How people in the new socialist society use free and autonomous labor to turn mankind's most daring dreams into reality."

Chapter 918 The Darkest Hour

Alan Wilson has been expressly hinted that he will make achievements in the field of diplomacy in the future. It is very normal for him to read the report of the Soviet Union's TASS news agency. He is the first group of people who knew on the same day that the first artificial satellite was launched into the sky and lived in a free world.

Looking at the newspaper with a stern look, this posture made Pokina very embarrassed. At this time, the dragoon was in a complicated mood. On the one hand, she cherished the superior life now, and at the same time, she also made such great achievements for the original motherland. I'm happy, but seeing Alan Wilson looking like an enemy, I dare not show it at this sensitive moment.

"Aren't you happy?" After a long time, Alan Wilson put down the report and asked Bokina sincerely.

"No." Pokina quickly shook her head, "Do you think Britain feels threatened?"

"No." Alan Wilson also denied it categorically, adding, "The Soviet Union has long been able to threaten Britain. The distance between the two countries is so close. Now it should be the United States that feels the headache."

The United Kingdom has long been targeted by Soviet nuclear weapons, and it is too late to realize the threat now.

So it's not that Alan Wilson is too nervous to take it seriously, that's the situation.The United States should have felt the threat from the Soviet Union for the first time since this year.

If before this, the United States had one eye on the Soviet Union and the other on Britain and France, then from now on, the United States should have focused its main energy on the Soviet Union.

"You were taken aback just now." Pokina let out a breath, admitting that she was startled by that expression just now. "The Americans are being threatened. You don't seem to be worried. It seems that you are very confident in the technical capabilities of the United States."

"Yes, the foundation of the United States is still quite strong. The reason why it has fallen into this fate is entirely a system problem." Alan Wilson curled his lips, expressing his contempt for the United States.There is no problem with the strength of the United States, but it has encountered conflicts between the military services.

It is similar to the contradiction between the Japanese navy and the army. It is not possible to play the operation of the army's aircraft carrier, but the destructive power is not bad at all.