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However, it is naturally a European meeting that demonstrates unity, and the venue of the meeting is set to be in the capital of Belgium. If Belgium wants Bai's benefits without paying, it is undoubtedly a dream.

The British Empire does not think it is helping too little, but it is afraid that it is not helping enough.No matter what it is, even if it stands up to make up the number, one more country and one more force, Belgium must also make its due contribution.

"Belgium and the Netherlands are neighboring countries. Even if it is out of goodwill, we should take action, even if it is to send a battalion." Alan Wilson said casually, "As long as the Belgian flag is in the Dutch East Indies Appearing in the sky is a great help to the Netherlands. At this time, we should let go of our selfishness and try our best to help stabilize the interests that belong to Europe. There is nothing mine or others in the colonies, it belongs to everyone.”

On another occasion, Alan Wilson would be moved to tears by himself, which is simply the spirit of internationalism.What Germany and France want to unite Europe is just for fun. If we really want to unite Europe, we have to have the British Empire.

Inspired by Britain and France, Belgium finally believed that Belgium should contribute to the issue of European unity, but at the same time asked, "In what name does Belgium dispatch appropriate troops to stand for the Netherlands?"

"Belgium, as an important member of the Allied Powers, helped the Netherlands to take over the Dutch East Indies occupied by the Japanese army. Isn't that a matter of course?" Alan Wilson said confidently, "Is it true that the only Axis powers are Germany and Italy? Japan It is also an important member of it, and it is normal for Belgium to shoulder international responsibilities."

"I think Allen is right. This is what France thinks." Nino Bertrand also spoke, singing praises for maintaining the precious friendship between Britain and France.

Now that Britain and France have found an excuse for Belgium, in principle Belgium has no objection to its role. The Belgian Congo is surrounded by British and French colonies. If London and Paris make any moves, it will still be very uncomfortable for Belgium. For a while.

After Belgium stated that a united Europe is a good Europe, Alan Wilson finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the six countries at the Brussels Conference finally adopted a unanimous position on the colonial issue.

For a moment, Allen Wilson had mixed feelings. Even if the predecessor of the European Union was just a shelf, as long as it appeared early enough, it would have a great effect. The national situation of Britain and France in [-] must be louder than that of Britain and France after the Suez Canal War.

As long as Britain holds a place in this alliance, even if Germany joins in the future, it will be much easier to suppress.

With mixed feelings, Alan Wilson even imagined the future of the European Community. Once Britain and France start a battle within this framework, they can win over those countries to support themselves.

From the perspective of the French, it is nothing more than that the Latin-speaking countries may be French supporters.It's not that Alan Wilson is narrow-minded. Liberty and equality are great, but it's okay to shout slogans, but it's a bit unintuitive when fighting.

The kinship between nations is an undeniable, living fact that has nothing to do with what the Germans call the idea of ​​race.

The first is an intimacy with language, civilization, and spirit in general, or, as it is sometimes called, country and customs.

Such a kinship undoubtedly existed among the Latin nations, chiefly including France, Italy, and Spain.First, they all have a very striking Catholic overtone.

The extent of this influence often strikes observers from abroad as inconceivable.Moreover, the close kinship in language makes it very convenient for Latin countries to communicate with each other.

For the three countries of France, Italy, and Spain, there is a close alliance between the various Latin civilizations.

Such a kinship of soul and spirit, which unites the Latin nations, should secure in their interrelationships within the Latin state a character of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which, if absent, would There can be no true democracy.

Winning over Italy and Spain already exists in the outline of the French State, which is a very influential document in France.

Then Alan Wilson considered from the perspective of the United Kingdom. Among the current six countries, the Netherlands is definitely easy to win over. Belgium and Portugal, in fact, both Britain and France have great influence.

France has cultural influence on Belgium and Portugal, while the United Kingdom is more direct. With the upper hand in fighting with France in the past 200 years, it is easy for European countries to blindly follow the United Kingdom.

It can be said that among the six countries in the current Brussels Conference, France can hold Spain, and Britain can hold the Netherlands.As for Portugal and Belgium, they are in a relatively neutral position.

In terms of the distance of the nationals of various countries, the countries that Britain can win over in Europe are much more than France.

In a broad sense, Germanic people include Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in addition to Germany.The countries that the UK can woo, except for Germany, which has the size to sing the opposite, have small populations. The UK is the natural big brother of these countries.

And Germany is a defeated country, destined to have no political say in the framework of the European Community.In fact, in the European Union decades later, France's political discourse power is also greater than that of Germany, regardless of the fact that Germany has already been unified.

Although the Germans do not actually have a big market in the UK, once they need to win over allies, the UK will temporarily admit that they are Germans to get closer to their supporters.

On the other hand, in France, the population and area of ​​Italy and Spain are not much smaller than that of France. The historical burden of Italy and Spain is not as heavy as that of Germany. Who dares to sing against France after a long time?

Although very tired, Alan Wilson's heart is very excited. No matter what the EC is now, there is a difference between having and not having it. He believes that this is a good start. The current EC may only scare people effect.Once the European economy recovers, it will become an important tool for Britain to maintain its glory.

"I heard that at today's meeting, the French proposed the establishment of the European Army?" Edward Bridges saw Alan Wilson after the meeting ended, and asked, "The Prime Minister has not heard from de Gaulle."

"It seems that the French's secrecy attitude is commendable." Alan Wilson said with a serious face that he was also taken aback, and said, "The French are extremely keen on establishing a military force in name, but I personally always have I fear that France will use this to compete with the British Empire for leadership."

Edward Bridges nodded approvingly, and expressed his appreciation for Alan Wilson's performance in times of crisis, "We must consider this matter carefully. If France does not provide enough benefits, London will not be tempted. Still Even if there is such a European Foreign Legion, the scale should not be too large."

"With the military power of our British Empire, there is no need for the so-called European Army." Alan Wilson, who has already had a deep understanding of the two-faced faction, stated without hesitation that the so-called European Army is the whimsy of the French, and then changed the subject. Dao said, "Of course, from another perspective, the people who need such a brand to frighten people the most are actually the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal. The military strength of the three countries is insufficient. I very much hope that there is such an organization to deter the colonies that are about to move."

At today's meeting, it may be because the French had informed in advance that the Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal, which felt that their national strength was insufficient, all warmly welcomed the concept of the European Army.

It can be seen that Nino Bertrand also did his homework, knowing that the Netherlands urgently needs the help of its European allies, and he has also pulled the Netherlands into his camp.

Edward Bridges and Alexander Cadogan were silent, and soon someone came in and said that the Foreign Secretary had sent Alexander Cadogan, the Foreign Secretary.

After a while, Alexander Cadogan went back and forth, came in and said, "The Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister also asked about the European Army, and asked if we have any suggestions, whether to agree, and if yes, what size would be more appropriate. "

"Actually, we and the French don't need to join in, and support sending staff officers to maintain daily work in the command structure." After thinking for a long time, Edward Bridges said, "As for Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain, some soldiers can be sent. , to prop up this so-called European Foreign Legion sign."

Alan Wilson thought while listening, and then asked in an uncertain tone, "In other words, although the British Empire does not join now, it reserves the right to join at any time?"

"France shouldn't join either. With the military power of Britain and France, it can be completely unrestricted. Instead, it will give guidance to the side." Edward Bridges said, looking at Alexander Cadogan, executive deputy minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Said, "This is the opinion of diplomatic assessment, if you ask again, just answer like this."

Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin and French Foreign Minister Georges Pidour said in an interview that rebuilding the European economy is more important than anything else, and this is also the biggest purpose of the Brussels meeting.

Turning off the radio, Alan Wilson stepped up preparations for the draft of the six-nation joint declaration, and had no time to listen to nonsense.

Chapter 157 Friendship Will Disappear

How to avoid finishing things in just a few sentences and completing a draft declaration that no one can finish reading is actually a test of endurance. Alan Wilson has no time to pretend to be good now, but to find ways All the nouns learned are found and added to the final manifesto that no one can see.

On his right hand is a document, which is the outline of Alexander Kojève's French State. Alan Wilson felt tired when he saw the name, and it was a proper Slavic name.

The fact is exactly the same. Alexander Kojève was born in the Russian Empire and left Imperial Russia after the Soviet appeared, so he was a White Russia in composition. France wanted to contain Germany before World War I. The French-Russian alliance was extremely strong and was the cornerstone of the Allied Powers. The friendship and trust between France and Imperial Russia are far above that of Britain and France.

After the collapse of Imperial Russia, a large number of Imperial Russian nobles chose France as a place of exile, and a large number of White Russians lived in Paris.

In terms of literature, the British Empire is actually not ranked high in Europe. The real cultural powers are France and Imperial Russia.Britain has never been able to compete with these two countries in intellectual circles.

After a long period of study, Alexander Kojève had established great prestige among the French intellectuals in [-], and he wrote the Outline of the French Nationalism as a reference for post-war France.

Now the outline of the French state has also become Alan Wilson's reference document. The reason for the reference is how to crack the future of the European Community. France will challenge the United Kingdom.

The State of France is mentioned in the outline. The Latin Empire is geographically dominated by France, Spain, and Italy, and at the same time unites vast colonies, Africa, and Latin America with close ties.

Politically, the Latin Empire must establish a realistic and effective political unity similar to the Commonwealth of Nations or the Soviet Union.

At the same time, the Latin Empire must have the confidence to establish an unprecedented concept of empire, because the various nation-states that the Latin Empire wants to unify have a long and independent history, and in order to achieve a high degree of unity within the empire, an imaginative concept of empire must be formed.

Alan Wilson remembers that France is about to start the establishment of the French Commonwealth, which is probably similar to the Commonwealth of Nations. This can be regarded as the embryonic form of the so-called Latin Empire, but in the end the French Commonwealth evolved into the French Community, and finally became the Francophonie organization that simply promotes French. .

It can be said that the idea of ​​establishing the Latin Empire in the French State was ultimately unsuccessful, but there should be many intellectuals in France who are enthusiastic about this concept.It is the job of an imperial civil servant to prepare some coping strategies.

It will not make Alan Wilson tired. When something happens, if it is taken seriously by the London government, this is another credit for showing ability. With a progressive heart, Alan Wilson believes that everything is worth it.

After all, in the outline of the State of France, the concept of the Latin Empire mentioned is still very bluffing. You must know that Spain and Portugal are two Latin-speaking countries. Because of their ancestors, the entire south of the United States is a Latin-speaking territory. .

Although it is almost impossible for this concept to be realized, since such a concept has emerged, it will not be a mistake to make a countermeasure for it.

After completing the draft on the European Foreign Legion and the analysis and response to the outline of the French state, Alan Wilson went to find Edward Bridges to see if he could pass the test smoothly.

"That's right!" Edward Bridges held the analysis document on the French nationalism outline, put aside the British position of the European Foreign Legion, and nodded reservedly, "It's just the declaration that comes out of every important international meeting. It’s all boring and boring, anyway, people from all over the world can’t understand it, and there are countless good people who analyze it from various angles, showing that they know a lot, so the Six Nations Declaration is not so important in essence.”

"But France, that's another question." Edward Bridges said with a chuckle, "We and our neighbor have been rivals for hundreds of years. We have had full exchanges since the Hundred Years' War!"

Alan Wilson nodded. The definition of the Hundred Years' War is really hard to judge. Whoever is right and who is wrong has their own reasons from different angles. The interior of France was originally the territory of the British king at that time.

However, the final result was the victory of France and the expulsion of Britain from European territory. If Britain won the Hundred Years War, a powerful country after the merger of Britain and France might have appeared in Europe hundreds of years in the morning.

"If there is an institution in Europe that all countries participate in, we still have to guard against the French, so of course your preparations are very ethical as imperial civil servants." Edward Bridges read the documents and finally agreed, "Establish The Latin Empire? The French really dare to think, oh, the author is a Russian, and two peoples who love fantasy have come together."

"This may be a desire for expression. In order to integrate into France, a Russian tried his best to make suggestions for France." Alan Wilson followed Edward Bridges's opinion and expressed his opinion.

"With regard to the European Foreign Legion, the Prime Minister and I agree that the number should not be too large. The four countries combined should not exceed [-], but the skeleton must be there. In order to deal with the future, we will decide at that time Whether to expand the scale." Edward Bridges nodded slightly, and said in a slow tone, "Speaking of which, the prosperity and development of the British Empire is also inseparable from the risk of some foreign soldiers, especially the support of British India .”

"Alan, this is a place you are very familiar with, isn't it?" Alan Wilson was just listening, but was unexpectedly called by the secretary of the kernel, and immediately replied, "Dear Sir Edward, it is like this."

"I have discussed with my colleagues from the Indian Affairs Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Everyone believes that a suitable candidate is needed to carry out the London phalanx to complete the task in this special period." Edward Bridges said this, Glancing at Alexander Cadogan, he said, "Alexander, is that so?"

"It's Sir Edward like this." Alexander Cardo immediately expressed his opinion after hearing the words, "We need an enthusiastic and energetic candidate to complete this matter."

"The most important thing is reliability." Edward Bridges added unhurriedly, "Alan, if you can return to British India and work in a familiar environment, will you be able to satisfy everyone? Woolen cloth."

"No matter where I work, I will do my best. As long as the empire needs me." Alan Wilson lowered his head, his tone was full of humility, which was completely the performance of a public servant of the people.

"Very well, after this Brussels meeting, you will deal with the work of the Trade Commission and wait for the notice." Edward Bridges said in a business-like tone, "I remember you haven't graduated yet. Complete the graduation procedures during this time, let go of all worries, and then set off for the land of dreams and expectations. Once London has a consensus on the fate of British India, you will devote all your energy to work."

"I believe that Indians have been waiting for this day for a long time." Alan Wilson suppressed his throbbing heartbeat. He finally paid off after his hard work. As an old friend of the Indian people, he can return to the land of dreams up.

Alan Wilson's exhaustion was swept away in an instant. Of course, the little civil servant did not get carried away, but said that even working in British India required constant teaching and criticism from the cabinet secretary.

This Brussels meeting was a great success, which is a historic breakthrough in European economic cooperation.Post-war reconstruction, safeguarding the interests of all countries, and restoring economic prosperity at an early date are the main contents of this Brussels meeting.

Britain and France need to properly handle the differences within Europe, strengthen relations with countries outside Europe, curb wars, promote reconciliation, and build a peaceful and prosperous world.The aim of this Brussels meeting is win-win and long-term benefits, and the ultimate goal is to achieve common prosperity for the whole world.

The heads of state and foreign ministers who participated in the meetings of various countries all expressed that Europe's tomorrow will be better.

In terms of curbing wars and protecting common interests, Britain and France stated that they should focus on the future, promote regional cooperation and common defense obligations, and promote a defense agreement that is beneficial to European peace.

On the basis of common interests, establish a defense force consisting of Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Belgium. The number of this military force does not exceed 10.

At almost the same time as the Brussels meeting, Stalin held an important meeting on post-war reconstruction in Moscow. The Soviet foreign minister then publicly announced that he would focus on promoting the issue of post-war reconstruction. The USSR will be centered on military construction.

The two news were released within a few days, and the cloud of war hanging over Europe for a while has dissipated.Newspapers from all over the world are filled with praises for the coming of peace.

"Who will maintain an army of tens of millions? It's just at this time, showing goodwill to the British Empire. The only thing the Soviet Union can do is the army, but this is the last card. I don't believe that the Soviet Union dares to fight us. Let's die together." Alan Wilson spoke arrogantly and arrogantly during the subsequent reception.

What is the mere Soviet Union? If it weren't for the Americans in the middle and muddy mud, the British Empire would definitely teach the Soviet Union how to behave.

"Alan, you have always believed in the weakness of the Soviet Union. Do you have any definite information?" Nino Bertrand asked whether Britain had its own people in the Soviet Union.

"Well, I don't have any specific information. It is calculated based on the losses of France fighting on the mainland in World War I." Allen Wilson inadvertently started today's insult to the law.

Nino Bertrand looks embarrassed and glances at the diplomats from various countries around him, so the friendship will disappear, right?

Chapter 158 Confidentiality Awareness

"Britain has always sincerely admired the spirit of sacrifice shown by France during World War I." Perhaps knowing that he had made a mistake, Alan Wilson immediately took a remedial attitude, praising France's sacrifices during World War I, and at the same time remembering The friendship in the trenches at the beginning.

France still has to win over. Relying on Britain itself, it will soon be crushed to pieces in the cracks between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Alan Wilson is really a European faction, hoping that the British Empire will avoid the fate of being reduced to a follower.

Nino Bertrand's eyes were filled with tears when he said those words, and the diplomats around him burst into applause, cheering for the friendship between Britain and France who fought side by side during World War I.

On the last night in Brussels, the reception was filled with an atmosphere of unity and deep hope for a better tomorrow.

The cabinet secretary, Edward Bridges, still sat on the sidelines, watching the lively reception with an attitude of a bystander. Given his age, he should stay away from such occasions and tasted whiskey when there were few people.

After the reception, Edward Bridges asked Alan Wilson to be called to his room. There was no particular reason, but he was going back to London tomorrow, and he wanted to talk to a few people tonight.

There are only a few people who can talk, and most of the topics are business affairs. From the colonization to the reconstruction, time passes bit by bit.

"But having said that, our Prime Minister agrees with Mr. Churchill in one thing, and that is the evaluation of General de Gaulle, which is surprisingly consistent, this bastard." Alexander Cadogan shrugged, "Why does this general have so many problems and always embarrassing us."

"His stubbornness is more conspicuous than his height." Edward Bridges said calmly, "If you are the leader of a country, even if you have a little doubt in your heart, you certainly won't It is incomprehensible that de Gaulle always expresses doubts about London's intentions when it is publicized. There is no doubt that from our point of view, the brigadier general is a nuisance."

"Dear Sir Edward, Sir Alexander, General de Gaulle is indeed a difficult character to deal with. But we are not necessarily too anxious, the Fourth Republic is also a parliamentary country. Perhaps there are countless people in France who are willing to involve this French hero. Pay attention." Alan Wilson expressed his opinion after the two immediate bosses had finished expressing their opinions, and the fortress was breached from the inside.

The current French political system is the parliamentary system of the Fourth French Republic. It can be said that the political instability in France is not something that happened in the twentieth century. It can be traced back a century.

Paris is known as the old revolutionary base area, and Paris itself is definitely the dominant position in France.Since modern times, Paris has always been the unique economic, political, cultural and artistic center of France.

Lyon, the second largest city, could not be compared at all. In this case, Parisians naturally have a certain arrogance. Salutation, think they're rustic.

This arrogance of the Parisians made them so dissatisfied with almost all government that at certain moments these discontents turned into anarchic riots, and even into revolutions, which overthrew a dynasty.

This is not the first time in the history of France. The newly established French Fourth Republic seems to have 12 governments in 22 years. In Alan Wilson's impression, this is faster than the Japanese changing their prime ministers.

If it weren't for the fact that French politics has been in an unstable state for 200 years, either revolution or restoration, and internal struggles again and again, Britain would not have suppressed France so easily.

"I hope those mature politicians in France, like our British politicians, can let de Gaulle return to a leisurely life as soon as possible." Edward Bridges said with a glass of wine helplessly, "Mr. Churchill is now He's much livelier, almost ten years lighter when he's back on the backbench, and he's always heard shouting in Congress."

"That's right. I heard from the Foreign Secretary that Mr. Churchill is most dissatisfied with the diplomatic field." Alexander Cadogan echoed with a smile, "He accused the Labor Party government of being an agent of the Soviet Union."

"Oh, what do the voters think?" Edward Bridges asked expectantly when he heard the interest.

"The situation is more complicated. The newspapers of the Conservative Party said that the Prime Minister served the Soviet Union, and the newspapers supporting the Labor Party said that the former Prime Minister served the United States." Alexander Cadogan said with a smile.

"In fact, there are so many problems. If the Soviet Union wants to get news from London, they can just find two backbench members of the British Communist Party. Pollett will tell Stalin everything he knows." Edward Bridges Speaking of this, he changed the subject, "Of course we don't want to get involved in the party, and let these congressmen with different opinions solve the problem by themselves."

At present, there are more than 5 members of the British Communist Party. In the [-] election, two party members entered Parliament and became backbench members. Just like Churchill's role now, they are backbench members who add obstacles to the ruling party. the greatest pleasure.

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However, the relationship between the British Republican Party and the Labor Party is not bad, and Prime Minister Attlee also claims to be a socialist. At present, in the UK, the voice of the Conservative Party advocating a tough line against the Soviet Union is still within a controllable range.

Regardless of the feud between the No. [-] and No. [-] figures of the Labor Party, Edward Bridges believes that the Labor Party should not encounter any difficulties in a short period of time. Of course, this also depends on whether the international environment is favorable for the Labor Party to govern.

On September 23, the Brussels Conference aimed at maintaining European unity officially closed. Except for a six-nation joint declaration that no one can fault, the rest is appeals.

But on the issue of defending Europe, one small step at the Brussels conference is one giant leap for the European people.Britain pulled France's plan not to join the European Foreign Legion, and at the same time it was to see how the United States and the Soviet Union would react.

The reaction of the Soviet Union was flat, and the reaction of the United States was not worth studying. However, the current attitudes of the United States and the Soviet Union can only be described as superficial phenomena. The United States, which has suddenly reached the top of the world, has many things to say.

It takes time to build any power, not to mention that the United States has not yet reached a consensus on world leadership in the new situation. role.

The United States has just begun the road to the human beacon. Compared with Britain and France, which still retain a certain strength, the situation in Europe seems to be relatively stable, but the civil war involving the largest number of people in the world is already brewing, and the Americans are showing the world for the first time in the Far East. The wrist of hegemony leadership.