British civil servant

Chapter 1 Antarctic Treaty

"Deputy Secretary of State, this?" Such a scene caused a commotion on the side of the American representative.

"It's okay, we will convince the British, and making a fuss will not change the result." Smith signaled to be calm, and looked at the Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko. What's the rush?It should be the Soviets who should be in a hurry.

"This is for the sake of world peace, to leave a piece of pure land for the earth." Gromyko said in a business-like tone, although he was angry in his heart, but did not show it. The result of joint discussions with the United States is also the view of most countries in the world, although many countries did not participate in this Antarctic meeting."

"This is power politics." Alan Wilson put the corncobs on the table, showing indignation, just like Czechoslovakia at the Munich Conference, Poland at the Tehran Conference, and China at the Paris Peace Conference.

In any case, he has also been taught by many film queens by precept and example, and his performance of killing thieves but being unable to recover is still in place.

The reason for performing this scene at the venue is just to hope that the Iran issue can be exchanged for concessions from the United States, but this possibility is extremely slim. The son has grown up and is about to open the copy of father's kindness and son's filial piety.

"Temporary adjournment, we believe that we can come up with a result acceptable to all parties." US Deputy Secretary of State Smith said at this time, unwilling to fall out with the British Deputy Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in public.

The British Deputy Foreign Minister has such a saying, but Whitehall generally does not recognize this title.It is still more acceptable to call the executive deputy minister, and the deputy minister is generally used by other countries.

Smith feels that it may take a few days to convince the British people that the world should have the final say.At that time, Secretary of State Dulles will be notified to come to Paris to sign the contract.

As for the farce of raising corn cobs at the venue, although Smith was happy to see this scene from a private perspective, in order to ensure the solemn atmosphere of the diplomatic conference, he still felt that it was not appropriate to publicize it. This would not be conducive to the easing atmosphere between the US and the Soviet Union. Less than two months have passed since the visit to the United States, and it is too soon to turn around.

After the meeting, US Deputy Secretary of State Smith sent someone to invite Alan Wilson. The visitor first expressed his understanding of Britain's anger, and then explained that the two countries should talk in private.

This invitation was actually not unexpected. Alan Wilson is very familiar with the black box operation, and he sold Poland.

"Antarctica's sovereignty, why should the United States stand on the side of the Soviet Union." After meeting, Alan Wilson expressed the United States' indignation at the betrayal of the special relationship between Britain and the United States.

Of course, because the United States has no reason to swear sovereignty over Antarctica, it cannot let other countries take advantage of it.

The truth is this, but Smith can't say that. It's peace and environmental protection. He said a lot of stereotypes, and then said directly, "Britain should be in the same position as the United States, otherwise it may affect the special relationship between Britain and the United States."

"Your Excellency is threatening Britain." Alan Wilson asked with a long face, "Because of an ice sheet?"

"Sir Wilson, some things don't require a certain attitude just because the two countries are allies." Smith shrugged absently, "As the Soviets said, there are so many countries in the world. The country’s occupation of Antarctica will definitely not be recognized. If you discuss this issue at the UN General Assembly, it will embarrass you, right? We put the Antarctic Conference in Paris to protect the influence of Britain and France. I hope Britain and France can understand Washington's heart."

"Then do I have to thank the United States." Alan Wilson sneered, "Otherwise the United Kingdom would be ashamed in the United Nations."

What does it mean to conjure a card out of thin air and hold it in your hand? I didn't expect to be able to experience it in my previous life, and I can still meet it in a different country in this life.

"Sir Wilson, I still suggest that London think carefully about it." Smith said lightly, "How much benefit can the UK actually get? Almost none. The UK is nothing more than safeguarding the interests of the two countries of the Commonwealth, Australia and New Zealand. The attitude of a country really doesn't matter."

Smith is telling the truth that Australia and New Zealand, far away from the hot spots in the world today, are not necessarily more present than Latin America. The current main interests of the United States are still in Eurasia.

"I will inform the minister and the prime minister of the attitude of the United States." Alan Wilson looked at Smith with three points of humiliation and seven points of unwillingness, and his tone was unprecedentedly heavy, "Iran issue?"

"Let's finish the Antarctic Conference first, and we're talking about the Iran issue. Thank you Sir Wilson for conveying the message. The special relationship between Britain and the United States is unbreakable." Smith looked as if he was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, watching the British Deputy Foreign Secretary get up and leave, and then looked at his assistant , "Look, it's actually not difficult to communicate with the UK."

"I'll give you a hard time sooner or later, to let you know that your father is still alive." Alan Wilson, who was driving to the British embassy, ​​made a face, but he didn't say how humiliated he felt.

He had already prepared for the Antarctic meeting to be fruitless, and performed a parody show, just for Australia to see.As for the Iran issue, it will not be as simple as Smith said. If the sanctions continue, the United States will ask the United Kingdom.

He just walked away, but he just didn't think about how to make a price, to see how long the United States can hold Iran strong.

After conveying the attitude of the United States to London, Alan Wilson decided to go to Woodpecker Films to relax. At this time, he needed the comfort of the queens to relieve his mood of pretending to be affected by diplomatic failure.

"Through this Antarctic meeting and the Iran issue, we can test out the deep-seated attitude of the United States towards the United Kingdom. If it succeeds, even if the interests are taken away by the United States, we can adjust our diplomatic strategy and deal with it carefully."

While discussing the latest progress of the Antarctic Conference in London, Alan Wilson was discussing with Anna, the little dragoon who had sneaked into Paris, about developing the friendship of the Aryans since ancient times, whose blood is thicker than water.

"If you really can't stand it, it's time for the Hellman family to enter the Persian Gulf and get a piece of Iran's oil share." Alan Wilson, with his hands on the dragoon's slender waist, contributed to the development and growth of the Hellman family. Make suggestions.

"Don't think I will thank you, you are also thinking about your son." Anna held the man's face and pressed it on her chest, laughing, "Think about it, I will make you unable to breathe today."

Philosophical thought does not hinder the appreciation of art, and the thinker does not suppress the expression of emotion; he distinguishes imagination from fantasy.

Now, for example, he criticizes ideas but admires style; he curses political intrigue but praises every detail; he loathes politicians but loves their dialogue.

Adhering to the executive deputy minister who is submissive to the United States and the Soviet Union and aggressive to the third world, the way to mediate his mood is also very simple, so he wandered around the slums of Paris to increase his happiness. Doing charity on a private level is like saving French women on the streets of Paris many years ago.

There is only one house on the ground floor.Close to the wall in the back, there is a large bed without a curtain, and a kneading tank is placed by the window. A piece of glass is broken, which is pasted with a sun pattern cut out of blue paper.

In the corner behind the door, under the flagstones of the wash-floor, were some half-nailed boots with bright nails, and beside them a bottle full of oil, with a feather stuck in the neck; A copy of Matthew's Almanac lay on the dusty mantelpiece, among the flints, candle stubs, and bits of tinder.

Finally, what seemed superfluous in the room was a portrait of the Goddess of Honor playing the trumpet, cut out of some perfume advertisement, of course, and affixed to the wall with six spikes.

"It's really an imperialist bureaucrat." Anna wandered around with Alan Wilson, seeing this man doing good deeds as if he was giving alms, and feeling in her heart that Gazner's education is a lot of reality in this world.

The river flows silently, looking fast and cool; slender aquatic plants lie in pieces in the flowing water, floating with the water, like green hair that has not been combed, and the reflections of the two can be vaguely seen .

"Things are divided into two sides. We are not as evil as you say, and the Soviet Union is not as great as he claimed. We all live on this earth. Why do you have to look like you are saving the world? It's really annoying."

After doing good deeds every day, Alan Wilson's mood improved a lot. Before he came out to hang out, London had already called back, commending his efforts to safeguard the interests of the United Kingdom, now that he has gained enough favor in front of Australia and New Zealand.

Anna looked at Alan Wilson angrily, pinched her waist with her hands and said, "Don't you have any ideals?"

"If you have ideals, you can be a spy. I have never had any ideals in my life. I have a family and plan to be a civil servant for the rest of my life." Alan Wilson boasted proudly, "It seems that I have protected you too well, I should go more Go and see the real world."

Anna pursed her lips and muttered in a low voice, "I've seen it a long time ago, and I also gave birth to two children for a domineering occupying army. I was only old at that time, and you can do it."

Allen's part is over, and the final result will be left to US Secretary of State Dulles and British Foreign Secretary Macmillan. They arrived in Paris at the end of November for face-to-face negotiations. Then on December [-], The Antarctic Treaty was adopted, of which Article IV of the Antarctic Treaty clarified the question of sovereignty, and any party to renounce its previous rights or claims to territorial sovereignty in Antarctica.

When the news came, the whole of Australia was in shock and disappointment. They couldn't figure out how this result could happen.

Chapter 14 The British Pound Crisis

This result is diametrically opposed to Australia's recent optimism. The public opinion accepted by Australians is that Britain and France also have sovereignty claims over Antarctica, and more than half of the countries in the Antarctic Conference have sovereignty claims.

Even if the United States has no sovereignty claim over Antarctica, it is from the perspective of the same language and the same species, and it will never object.

If you think about it this way, it seems that the only country that can oppose it is the Soviet Union itself.

With the firm support of Britain and France, and the solidarity of more than half of the countries at the Antarctic Conference, as long as the United States takes a slight bias, won't Australia's claim to Antarctic sovereignty be confirmed?

But Australia’s imaginary flying dragon riding on the face did not become a reality. The final result of the Antarctic Conference was completely contrary to what the Australians thought. It suddenly caused an uproar in the entire country’s public opinion, and they were eager to know why this result happened.

Not to mention the widespread disappointment in Australia, which was naturally led by Pamela Mountbatten, who taught by example.

The affairs in Paris are far from over. US Secretary of State Dulles and British Foreign Secretary Macmillan did not just sign the Antarctic Treaty in Paris. The two countries still have their own affairs to discuss.

The talk is naturally about the Iranian oil crisis that has lasted for a long time, and we are looking for a solution that can be accepted by both parties.

For Macmillan, the foreign secretary with an American mother, Alan Wilson still has a lot of distrust. He is always afraid that Macmillan will find an opportunity to sell Britain. You must know that it was when he was prime minister that he signed the Nassau Agreement.

Alan Wilson viewed the foreign secretary as the Soviets saw an enemy of the people.

However, when talking with Dulles, Macmillan did not make any promises to the United States, and the first meeting ended in vain.

Although Macmillan is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the person who really makes decisions about British foreign policy is the former Foreign Secretary and current Prime Minister Eden. Who made Eden consider himself an expert in the field of diplomacy?

U.S. Secretary of State Dulles expounded the U.S. view on the Iranian oil crisis, hoping that the U.K. would give up sanctions, and the U.S. would seek a solution to preserve the interests of the U.K., while explaining Iran’s important role in curbing the influence of the Soviet Union in the Middle East.

Macmillan said that the UK cannot accept such a move that tramples on the dignity of the UK for no reason.

As we all know, the oil agreement between the United Kingdom and the Middle East countries has been revised. It is no longer that I take all the original ones, but half of the same family as the United States. This behavior of the Iranian government is completely unreasonable.

"It was Allen who adjusted the distribution of oil profits at that time." McMillan pointed to Allen Wilson who was present.

"Uh, it's me." After being pointed at by the criminal suspect, Alan Wilson suddenly woke up and nodded.

"Britain should think about the overall situation of the free world, instead of going its own way like it is now." Dulles frowned slightly. "In the face of unprecedented enemies, sometimes sacrifice is inevitable."

Allen Wilson frowned, and looked at McMillan to hear the suspect's answer.

"Is it like the situation in Cuba?" McMillan said with a sneer, "Should Britain make some sacrifices? Is this how the United States works in the diplomatic field? Regardless of the traditional friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States, it is necessary for some regional interests to At the expense of British interests?"

"Mr. McMillan, what the Secretary of State means is to ask the UK and Iran to take a step back. It is not to let the UK sacrifice in vain. As long as the UK can first express its goodwill, there is room for us to operate." Undersecretary of State Smith glanced at him in disbelief. Dulles of Chongqing said, "It's not about forcing Britain to make any concessions."

Cuba is the opposite of the Dulles brothers. Few people dare to speak about Cuba in front of the Secretary of State, because it will offend the two brothers, the Secretary of State and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

At this time, Cuba has been controlled by Castro, forming a government that includes figures from various parties with different tendencies against Batista.The new regime realized fundamental social and economic changes, implemented land reform and industrial development, announced the nationalization of the properties of American companies and the local middle and large bourgeoisie, and implemented policies to oppose imperialist intervention and maintain national independence.

In the eyes of the United States, a proper Soviet Union appeared at its doorstep, and the attitude of the entire United States towards Cuba took a turn for the worse, and the Dulles brothers were the first to bear the brunt.

"Deputy Secretary Smith, the matter in Iran is very complicated, and we may still have to discuss it slowly. Even the closest allies don't have to be consistent in everything, right?" Alan Wilson smiled at the United States Deputy Secretary of State Smith said.

Just a few days ago, when talking about Antarctic affairs, the other party answered him like this. It's really a good reincarnation.

Smith opened his mouth, as if regretting his negligent attitude a few days ago, he shouldn't have spoken so bluntly.

Each of them stated their positions, which was the biggest achievement of this meeting between Britain and the United States. Macmillan and Dulles left separately.

"The Iran issue must be resolved as soon as possible." Dulles and his deputy Smith said, "If it is delayed for a long time, it may affect the general election. We must find a way to force Britain to submit."

Almost at the same time, Alan Wilson suggested to the respected foreign secretary, "The United States will have a general election next year. They should be more anxious than us. I think we can still continue to fight for it."

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence. At this moment, Britain and the United States have a kind of 80 vs. 60. The advantage lies in my psychology.

It's just that the United States really thinks so, and the United Kingdom just pretends to think so.The gap in national strength is still irreparable, even if Britain has got rid of the aftermath of World War II.

But if it turns against the United States, it is estimated that the Conservative Party government still needs to have a certain amount of determination. The Iran issue alone is not enough for the UK to have such determination.

Without Iran, Britain still has Iraq, Kuwait, and a series of emirates that later formed the United Arab Emirates.

Dulles wanted to settle the Iran issue quickly because the US general election was about to begin.It was also because of the general election that Alan Wilson suggested that Britain should drag down the Iranian oil crisis.

In the next few meetings, Macmillan, the nominal British foreign minister, could only explain the British position because of the presence of the prime minister, Eden.

Neither Dulles nor Macmillan could stay in other countries for a long time. In the end, this interview could only come to an end. It was just for the US Secretary of State and the British Foreign Secretary. The Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is here.

The situation turned into a conversation between two assistants again, and Alan Wilson was not in a hurry at this time, "The United States will have a general election next year, isn't it, Mr. Deputy Secretary of State? Maybe the new government will be more friendly."

The United States will hold a general election next year. This is something the whole world knows. As a member of the earth, how could Alan Wilson not care?The final result was that Kenya narrowly beat Nixon. It was said to be a narrow victory, but in fact, since the adoption of televised debates, Nixon's dignity was destined to suffer, especially compared with Kennedy.

"Sir Wilson is very confident." Smith said with a serious face, "Britain has already prepared to reject the goodwill of the United States. What consequences will it face? You must know that for most of the time after the war, the United States has taken the UK's international status. Those who support the attitude, just such a request to hope that the United Kingdom will take care of the overall situation, have been rejected like this?"

"Why do you say it so directly? Mr. Smith." Allen Wilson sneered, "Isn't it satisfying to lose British India's colony of nearly 500 million square kilometers? The United Kingdom has realized that the world will be the United States. and the world of the Soviet Union, but we also have to consider the livelihood of the people in our own country, and we can’t even say a word about the confiscation of such important assets as BP, right?”

"Perhaps Britain will lose more by then." Smith's voice turned cold, "The world situation is so complicated?"

"Yeah, it's too complicated." Alan Wilson didn't seem to understand the ambiguity in the other party's words, and nodded solemnly, "It's so complicated that sometimes, it's hard to see why allies are cuter than enemies, right? "

"Then let's wait for the result." Smith stood up straight away. There was no need to talk about the matter so far. He now wanted to follow in the footsteps of Secretary of State Dulles and return home to discuss how to force Britain to make concessions.

What the United States needs now is to have both, and it is necessary for the United Kingdom to agree to the reconciliation of the United States, but not to involve the Soviet Union.

Fortunately, since Khrushchev's visit to the United States, the current relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union is in a stable state, which is an opportunity to fight Britain.

Alan Wilson also finished his affairs in Paris, and with the breath of Heidi Lamarr, Ingrid Bergman, Anna and Xia Meng, he embarked on a journey back to London. An Antarctic meeting exhausted him, There are still ball flowers and national treasures waiting to be fed in the country. He has paid too much for Britain.

This time the two countries failed to resolve the Iranian oil crisis, and almost immediately, diplomatic relations experienced twists and turns.The International Monetary Fund downgraded the UK's credit rating.

For a while, the pressure on the British pound suddenly increased, and the looming vultures around the UK began to circle one after another.

Prime Minister Eden, who has already learned about the attitude of the United States, immediately held a cabinet meeting to discuss countermeasures. At the same time, Whitehall is also discussing how this time the international hot money actually comes from the financial suppression of the United States.

The situation is quite optimistic, after all, currency is a reflection of a country's credit system.A strong country has a strong currency, and a weak country has a weak currency. The current national strength of the UK must be very different from the UK in Alan Wilson's memory.

"I have already discussed with the Nigerian High Commissioner and the Governor, and immediately set up the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and list it in London." Alan Wilson held a telegram from Lagos, "The price depends on the Ministry of Finance's decision." gone."

Chapter 15 Britain will never surrender

Frank, the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, took the document and nodded at Cabinet Secretary Norman Brooke, "We will give a professional assessment, and strive to benefit both Nigeria and shareholders."

The Nigerian Petroleum Company is the most valuable asset in Nigeria. In the 21st century, Nigerian Petroleum has provided more than 90.00% of the foreign exchange income of this country with a population of nearly [-] million.

Knowing from this point that Nigeria is dependent on oil resources, it can be seen that once the oil industry has twists and turns, the whole Nigeria will be in turmoil.

Now this wealth has just been sent from Alan Wilson to the Ministry of Finance to promote the listing of Nigerian Petroleum Company in London, which is also part of this currency war.

"Although everyone knows that I am a pro-American faction, there is nothing to say when it comes to the pound. Even if we don't want to, we have to fight the source of the pound crisis."

Alan Wilson's face sank, as if he was regretting the twists and turns in the special relationship between Britain and the United States.It's a pity that there is no audience for this performance. Everyone who loves the United States just listens to it. You are addicted to acting, right?

Alan Wilson was very wronged. He contributed to the export industry of the United States in Paris and bought a Cadillac for Xia Meng, which is enough to prove that he is pro-American, but this matter is not suitable for Whitehall to know.

[-] Cadillac Eldorado, special equipment including leather interior, chrome rims and radio, priced at $[-].

The current Cadillac, in the 50s, was positioned more above the Mercedes-Benz, not the bathing emperor who became popular with Toyota bayonets in later generations and was beaten by the German Big Three.When he was young in his previous life, Cadillac was still more popular than the German Big Three for a while.

It's just that later, like the fate of Land Rover Jaguar, it was thrown off by the German Big Three in terms of brand value.After Land Rover Jaguar was sold to India, the brand value dropped. Why Cadillac did this is not known.

Now, this is the most luxurious car in the world besides the sky-high prices in the UK. He bought one and gave it to Xia Meng, which is enough to prove that he is a pro-American.

"Okay, please sit down. This time the source is in Zurich. In fact, we all know where the source is. It is the focus of our meeting." Norman Brooke said calmly, "The Prime Minister is also very concerned about this matter. Considering it a provocation to the British Empire, we all believe that this run on sterling will be ignominiously defeated."

"Yes, yes." The senior Whitehall officials in the conference room nodded one after another, expressing their confidence in the UK.

"Alan also brought good news. The listing of Nigerian Petroleum Corporation is a test of market confidence. How to evaluate the value, the Ministry of Finance must come up with professional advice. How to stimulate the potential of the private sector is not a problem, I believe."

Norman Brook pondered for a while and said, "I am personally quite optimistic. The gold reserves of the UK have increased to [-] tons. Although there is a big gap with the gold reserves of the United States, but based on the total size of the UK economy In other words, the ratio is still higher than that of the United States, and of course there are other reasons.”

"In the final analysis, currency is maintained by confidence. There are various sources of confidence, including military strength, industrial strength, and national strength in essence. I believe that stabilizing the current exchange rate is definitely not a problem. Attempts to short the pound will not succeed."

Alan Wilson said confidently, "The Kuching Iron and Steel Base in Malaya has a total annual output of 500 million tons. It supports the construction of the Middle East, Africa and even Goa, and provides commodities entering the Australian market. With commodity support It could also be part of the sterling mechanism."