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His daughter Pamela was very helpful, and then digging down to Mrs Thatcher's daughter Carol.

Although the secretary-general of the cabinet is very professional, this is not what the people who eat melons care about. Alexander even felt that the other party's appearance of having experienced many battles meant that he, the secretary-general of the cabinet, knew all about the internal affairs of the BBC. There are also friends with higher status, so as to warn him not to ask random questions.

The stunned host waited until Alan Wilson finished talking about the nature documentary before continuing to ask, "I was shocked by Jazz's profound knowledge."

"What's so shocking, it's nothing compared to my invention of the mouse."

Alan Wilson responded with a smile, "However, there will be even bigger surprises in a few years. By then, you will know what a revolution in communication is. In terms of appearance patents in mobile phones, it may even let me An extra income. The current project that Whitehall is fully promoting is the national coverage of the cellular mobile phone network. We are already slower than Japan in this regard, which is unacceptable.”

"Mobile telephony has been considered by Whitehall as a new growth point, as some low-end jobs disappear, providing more skilled employment to solve the unemployment problem."

"Oh, that's really good news." Alexander said very happily, "I believe that the citizens listening to the radio at this time will definitely be interested in the new industry that Sir is talking about."

"This will be a communications revolution, reducing the entire planet to the concept of a global village." A well-known ignorant scholar, cabinet secretary-general Alan Wilson, proposed a new concept at this time to express his optimism for the communications industry , while the host on the opposite side was full of confusion.

Originally, I wanted to interview the Secretary-General of the Cabinet before the election, and increase the ratings by taking advantage of the third season of the minister's hit, but it seemed a bit off topic.

The development of electronic communication is not what ordinary people care about. Alexander continued to guide the core of the discussion, "In the TV series, Sir, as the Secretary-General of the Cabinet, is known as the most powerful person in Britain. But how does Sir view this issue. Your existence Is it so unshakable, it seems that Jazz has been the secretary-general of the cabinet for many years and has led the power center of Whitehall for many years."

"The most powerful person in Britain? If I were really so powerful, the nationalization of coal mines would not have happened. I was firmly opposed to the nationalization of coal at that time, because coal is not a scarce commodity, and its added value is also very low. Nationalization The disadvantages outweigh the advantages, especially in the long run."

Alan Wilson shook his head seriously, "As for my being elected as the cabinet secretary, there seems to be a reason that my wife is a famous rich man, so I will not embezzle myself."

Alexander had a gossiping face, he was sure that this was a topic that the audience cared about, and he hoped that the other party would say more with an instigated expression.

Alan Wilson did not live up to this wish, and said in a complaining tone, "Of course I am not happy for this reason. In fact, I was good friends with Ali Khan, the richest man in the world 40 years ago, and the then Maharaja of Hyderabad. , and also helped to handle a deposit of 700 million pounds. In fact, there are such friends, some not too big numbers, it is really hard to tempt me.”

The 700 million pounds in [-] can be turned into tens of millions now. Alan Wilson used this to show his integrity, and at the same time denied that he was the most powerful person in Britain. He opposed the nationalization of coal mines. Eventually the coal mines were nationalized.

"Whitehall is only the seat of a department that implements cabinet policies. In fact, if the prime minister wants to abolish the size of the civil service, I have no choice."

It's not completely impossible. For example, the two foundations in Whitehall, the cabinet cannot intervene, because this is not only British money, but also funds from other places. The government has no right to use it without the knowledge of other regions. funds inside.

But Alan Wilson can, he used to be the chief executive of Newfoundland and Malaya, and the speaker of Rhodesia is still his relative.

When Alexander asked what he thought of the series of The Minister, Alan Wilson quite let himself go, "If I really have such power as in the show, I guess I should find some mistresses anyway, let Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Taylor, Monroe, Heidi Rama, and Ingrid Bergman are the best stars to play, but the Soviet spies are so powerful, why don’t they attack me. Let me find my own united front value, otherwise I will die Jealous of Whitehall in the TV series."

The supreme authority expressed half-truths and half-false accusations against fate. Most citizens who watched the interview would smile heartily, but a few people did not think so. For example, Ms. Hepburn and Ms. Monroe who were also watching, Not only did she not laugh, but she also scolded men of the same status as her husband as shameless.

"Jazz is really humorous, but I have to say it from a man's point of view, it's too frank." Alexander said with a look of admiration, "I don't know what Jazz thinks about this election. Whitehall is leaning towards the Labor Party. The idea is still the idea of ​​the Conservative Party.”

"Whitehall civil servants must uphold the basic principle of neutrality, and no matter which party it is, it cannot destroy this principle. If the ruling party is determined to destroy this principle? I don't want to use the word enemy to describe it, but I can't find any other To be honest, I don’t even object to some of the cabinet’s monitoring measures against Whitehall, but every monitoring measure must have no loopholes, and only Her Majesty the Queen herself can be exempted from such monitoring. Apart from this, the UK cannot have any exception."

At this time, Alan Wilson was the one described in the series, the person who controlled the country, there was a silence in the studio, but the silence ended immediately, Alan Wilson added, "Just kidding, don't be so nervous, Some congressmen are a little bit stupid, but our system allows such people to exist."

That's all for the topic of the general election. Alan Wilson just connoted the elected members, not to mention criticizing, and then went on to work on his own affairs.

Most of the comments in the London media also tend to believe that if the general election is early, the Conservative Party will get a majority of votes.Of course, the development history of the post-war British political situation has repeatedly shown that voters cannot be "one-sided".

But it is important to observe from the political platforms of each party that the Conservative Party has a slight advantage with its clear political platform.

Mrs. Thatcher advocated as much as possible to ensure that financiers and entrepreneurs have a relatively good investment environment, so as to prosper the domestic economy and enhance the competitiveness of British enterprises in the international market.

Compared with the clear-cut policies of the Conservative Party, the Labor Party is much less.In terms of domestic policy, Labor has only one rallying cry: jobs.The Labor Party did experience economic stagnation during Callaghan's administration, and was also affected by the oil crisis caused by Iran.

The biggest problem for the Labor Party is not the economic issue. After all, during the post-war Labor Party period, Alan Wilson led Whitehall to output with all his strength, and the results were quite impressive. Except for the late 70s, most of the time when the Labor Party was in power, the economy was also booming. .

The problem is that the Social Democratic Party, a party split from the Labor Party, diverted the supporters of the Labor Party. The Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party also formed an alliance. As for the alliance between the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party, voters were even more confused.

They have criticized Margaret Thatcher's "monarism" policies and Labor's policies on both sides, while their own policies are very unclear.At best, the coalition can only play a role in spreading votes in the general election, and it is impossible to compete with the two traditional parties.

The nationalist enthusiasm aroused by the victory of the Falkland Islands War has not diminished, and the "heroic image" of Margaret Thatcher still exists.This is an important political capital for the Conservative Party.

When the two parties were preparing for the general election, Alan Wilson fined the Japanese company Nissan 1000 million pounds. This company once privately stated that if the Labor Party wins the general election, it will suspend its investment plan in the UK. This is interference. UK elections.

Then he went to No. [-] Downing Street with the punishment document, and conveyed another matter, "Of course we should support the deployment of Pershing missiles in Europe, but France will not allow its own country to deploy such weapons, and of course the UK cannot, and the UK is not without it. Nuclear weapons, deployed in countries like Germany and Italy."

"Oh, good." Mrs. Thatcher hurriedly stood up and said, "I'm going to Buckingham Palace."

"Then I wish the Prime Minister all the best." Alan Wilson was well aware of Mrs. Thatcher's purpose. A few hours later, Queen Elizabeth officially announced the dissolution of Parliament.

The first thousand and 590 chapters and seven Arnold's suggestions

So far, the British general election has entered the final intense sprint stage.There is only a one-month gap between the announcement of the general election and its holding.During this period of time, whether it is the ruling party or the opposition party, the most important thing is undoubtedly the sprint for the general election. The daily work of the British government naturally falls into the hands of the cabinet secretary.

To be honest, Allen Wilson is eager for the UK to have ten government elections a year. These politicians in the province are always jumping out to make trouble. The general election is a rare moment of relaxation in Whitehall.

Watching the Conservative Party and the Labor Party tell their own awe-inspiring campaign platforms, but in the eyes of Whitehall, they are ridiculous.

In addition, with colleagues in Whitehall, during the general election period, shouldering the heavy responsibility for the operation of the country, Makins said, regarding the issue of military assistance to Pakistan from China and the United States.

"This is a good thing. China, the United States and the Soviet Union are competing in the hinterland of Asia. Let's work hard." Alan Wilson wished with a relaxed expression, "Now Vietnam is also in the middle of two-tier consumption, and the Soviet Union has to support Vietnam, as well as Nicaragua in Latin America. , Angola in southern Africa, it’s pretty shocking to think about.”

"Yeah, it's really shocking." Maggins felt the same way. Although Britain's hard-core record has been unquestionable for hundreds of years, there has never been a country that has fought against so many battlefields at the same time, even for seven years. The war, and the Prussians on land as scapegoats.

"This is the advantage of being an island country. Unfortunately, the disadvantages of an island country are also a headache. Our basic base is not big enough." Alan Wilson lamented the truth that blessings and disasters depend on each other.The Soviet Union is not the first country in Europe to encounter this kind of problem. The situation in Germany was worse than that of the Soviet Union.

Earlier, there was France. Before France, there was the Hamsburg dynasty that ruled Spain and Austria. They were also a proper European overlord. When they were strong, they fought in all directions. When they were weak, they were besieged from all directions. Down from the throne of supremacy.

"It would be great to consume a wave of several countries." Maggins said his wish, or prayer.

"It would be better for the Soviet Union to enter the crematorium and the United States to enter the operating table, right?" Alan Wilson smiled tacitly. Everyone understands the truth, just like the British eagerly hope that Japan will do what it says and do it, and it is the same as a decisive battle with the United States. , As a result, the Japanese broke their promise.

Therefore, it is understandable that the cabinet secretary has been unfriendly to Japan for so many years. Japan has indeed lived up to the hopes of the United Kingdom and has not fought the Americans to the end.

If Japan killed 800 million people and dragged down 80 Americans, wouldn't the post-war international situation be much more balanced?He believes that Japan's surrender has an inescapable responsibility for the emergence of the Cold War.

Alan Wilson returned home after get off work hours. He accepted an exclusive interview before, and he talked for a while, but the misunderstanding has been cleared up. He is just a son-in-law. How can He De have ladies of Hepburn's level and the same status as his wife? ?The richest woman believed this rhetoric, or acted like she believed it.

When Whitehall was going on as usual, Mrs Thatcher was of course busy with the election, further publicizing the achievements of the ruling party, and talking about the various advantages and benefits that voters could see and touch in real life.She did not evade the unemployment issue that the opposition party vigorously attacked, but only spoke with facts.

Mrs. Thatcher pointedly pointed out that unemployment is the product of the replacement of old and new, and it is inevitable, thus fundamentally denying that the unemployment problem has anything to do with the New Economic Policy she promoted.

She also pointed out to the journalists who interviewed her that the unemployed in the UK will soon find jobs in the rapidly growing service industry. Some businesses close down and others rise up. This is a common law of development in modern markets.

Of course, the figurative metaphors and the preaching of the truth need to be talked about, enough to talk about, but when Pamela Mountbatten asked her husband how he commented on the Prime Minister’s speech, Alan Wilson answered honestly, "It is true that some industries will be eliminated by the times. The current income of the UK is really not enough to do mining. But the unemployed population is engaged in the service industry? The service industry itself does not promote the country's strength. The country has no strength. The current international pound of 20.00% six The settlement share can’t be kept.”

While the couple were talking, Mrs Thatcher’s latest speech to her supporters was being played on TV, “The Labor Party is as keen on nationalization as anyone else is on stamp collecting. They want at least one of each—in the big banks. One in Big Pharma, one in Big Electronics, one in Big Construction: Beecham, General Electric, Plessy, Barrett, Taylor Woodrow. Who's to say whose turn will be next?

"Under a Labor government, that's effectively nationalizing wherever you put your savings.

"Labour wants to use your money to socialize the country and if they get elected they will get your money, they can say and do it.

"Put your money in a bank and Labor will nationalize the banks. Put your money in a pension fund or a life insurance company and Labor will force them to invest it in a socialist program. Just put the money Put it in your socks, and they'll nationalize socks too."

"Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. What's wrong with nationalized banks?" Alan Wilson couldn't help grinning when he heard about the nationalization of banks.

"But a privatized bank is more reassuring, isn't it? My dear." Pamela Mountbatten asked back, "In this way, our energy will be even greater."

"But the country needs to be balanced. Once everything is privatized, the balance between the Conservative Party and the Labor Party will be broken. After the election, the Conservative Party wants to eliminate the Labor Party supporters. To remind the Labor Party, and with the Social Democrats If the turmoil continues, the graves of the ancestors will be dug up." Alan Wilson said with a playful smile, "In the long run, the Conservative Party cannot feel too good about itself."

"I sent someone to West Berlin last time and met Hess." Pamela Mountbatten nodded and mentioned the issue of this heavyweight prisoner.

"Since this is the case, remember to leave audio and video records. For example, the children of politicians commit crimes. I always keep files, but Hess belongs to the celebrity of the century, and there are not enough paper records. If you want to choke the relevant person's throat, paper The evidence is too thin." Alan Wilson asked, lowering his voice, "Did you enter during the time of the Soviet prison chief?"

Pamela Mountbatten nodded. She felt that her husband was so unfathomable that he was able to get the Soviet Union to cooperate with her.

How can Alan Wilson have such ability, the one who has this ability is the cultural tsar, and the big guy inside the Iron Curtain, the KGB boss is now the talker of the Soviet Union.

The cadres of the direct line departments are naturally rising, and Alexeyev is also a high-level KGB. With the help of the department, it is not too much to do a favor when the Soviet Union is handing over.

"However, I heard that the Soviet Union is conducting an anti-corruption campaign, which has caused quite a stir." Pamela Mountbatten asked, "Aren't you afraid that the Prime Minister will also come to the local civil servants once?"

"Decision-making is made by the cabinet. If it can be treated equally and includes members of parliament, I will have no problem. Otherwise, don't learn how to operate in another world. I am not afraid of this kind of investigation, but I Also protect my colleagues." Alan Wilson stated his attitude.

Arnold, who had high hopes, ended his trip to Asia with Elizabeth Hurley, who provided logistical support, and was ready to buy the bottom of the Japanese financial system.

The richest woman naturally knew about this, and she didn't ask about the source of the funds. Instead, she asked a woman of the same status as her son and daughter-in-law about the future.

Turning around, Arnold complained to his father, "Father, what mother said to Hurley is very arrogant, and I found that mother is not friendly to women subconsciously."

"Is there? What did you say?" Alan Wilson became more and more familiar with Arnold's narration. This seemed to be the fallacy he instilled when he first met Pamela Mountbatten who was alone.Including but not limited to, a woman must ensure her fidelity to her sensibility and take into account the overall situation.

"That's right, isn't it?" Alan Wilson stood beside his wife with his hands in his trouser pockets, "You see, apart from her appearance, this girl is far from your qualifications, and she should be the one who accommodates you, I don't think there is any problem at all. I don't pay much attention to the rules of the nobility, but your mother is more particular, and you'd better be obedient. Because when it comes to the issue of standing in line, your mother and I have lived together for so many years, and our relationship must be relatively good You are profound, and you also know how I will choose."

The supreme authority doesn't think this is a big deal. Elizabeth Hurley should be very clear about how to make choices in her future life through a small show of strength of 30 billion pounds.

He turned around and went to the palace. Otherwise, Daying couldn't leave Lord Zhongtang at all. Prince William has been born for a year. It has played a certain role in the relationship between the crown prince and his wife, but not much.

Princess Diana still hopes to save her love, and hopes that the amiable elders can guide her in the maze. When she saw Alan Wilson and Arnold appearing, it was like grabbing a life-saving straw. Facing the supreme authority to ask, whether So when she got into an argument, Diana shook her head.

"That's good. It's pointless to argue with the crown prince about this matter. His character will only make things worse. I will solve this problem."

Alan Wilson comforted him, and put the other hand directly on Arnold's shoulder. The supreme authority agreed to solve this problem, but he must not be the one who should follow up. It should be handed over to a good son who is more energetic.

After calming down the princess's mood, Arnold followed his father out in a muffled voice, murmuring, "How can we solve this emotional matter? Could it be that we get rid of Camilla?"

"Oh, this suggestion is really a decisive one. Even those politicians who fire bombs indiscriminately don't have this kind of decisiveness, but sometimes it is necessary."

Alan Wilson's face was full of relief. Since all the good sons have spoken, there is no need for him as a father to speak out, and he has to maintain his image no matter what he says.

Arnold's suggestion was decisive, and was approved by Alan Wilson who was waiting for the answer without accident. For the sake of the national interest, sometimes sacrifices should be made.

590 Chapter Eight Summits and Reelections

"Do you want to test the queen's thoughts?" Arnold shook his head and said, "Father, I don't think killing a mistress can solve the problem. The problem lies with the crown prince."

"I can't do anything to the crown prince. I think that woman is unlucky. As for Her Majesty, although the crown prince is not loved by Her Majesty, he is also a biological son. Your Majesty will definitely stand by the crown prince and let the princess be patient. But obviously the princess is not that kind of person."

Alan Wilson shrugged helplessly and said, "It's much easier to kill a mistress, and Her Majesty the Queen doesn't need to know about it, but the princess should know the inside story afterwards."

"Will the princess leak out at that time? There are too many reactions that need to be estimated." Arnold asked, "Since my father thinks that the princess is not easy to bully, what if the crown prince doesn't change? If we come up with one, we will solve the other, and things may happen." Eventually it gets out of control."

"Ordinary mistresses are still different. There is such a thing, maybe the crown prince will not be so blatant, and will hide it more carefully in the future."

Alan Wilson paused when he said this, and began to play the emotional card, "You see, your sister Pamela is obviously not suitable for this job, and her ability is limited. Albert is serving in Rhodesia, and he obviously doesn't have the time In a few years, he will go to the Rhine Army. Only you, my good son, you are definitely enough in terms of IQ. Our family has plenty of manpower. Make a good plan. You see, I also helped you solve the problem. Now it's my turn It's up to you to help."

The solution to the problem that Alan Wilson said was not brought by Arnold just because of his lust, but brought by Elizabeth Hurley. Pay attention to?Anyway, there was a commotion, which caused dissatisfaction in the restaurant and quarreled.

When Arnold was at a loss, didn't he, his father, help solve this problem and vent his anger on his daughter-in-law in a reasonable, lawful and aboveboard manner?

The solution is actually very simple. The restaurant is a traffic artery with constant traffic. Out of the idea of ​​generating income after the Prime Minister came to power, Alan Wilson asked the Ministry of Communications to add a traffic light there. Parking indiscriminately will result in fines. The effect is obvious. The supreme authority felt that the fine restaurant would have to close its doors in less than a year.

Now that the big man is in charge, Alan Wilson put forward a number of requirements, hoping that Arnold will come up with a practical and adaptable plan, preferably involving the problem of finding out the link with the crown prince after the accident, of course, in the end It is his job to tell the crown prince to disassociate himself from the relationship, and it is Arnold's job to do it and other parts.

Arnold finally accepted the task, complaining, "I feel that this is much more difficult than my layout in East Asia."

"There is no difficulty, it is simply incomparable. The thing in East Asia is nothing more than that after Xiangjiang was lost, we put Asia's financing center in Singapore. After the reunification, it declined, and the responsibility is not ours."

Alan Wilson looked indifferent, "This work can be done slowly, and it will take ten to 20 years to operate. Singapore will slowly replace Xiangjiang."

Xiangjiang is indeed a place that relies on policies, but then again, which city does not delay policies? London also supports policies. Doesn’t the City of London rely on policies?

It is not shameful to eat the policy, but I am afraid that after eating it, it will be very annoying if I work hard on my own. Arnold also agreed after listening, "The financial center should still be controlled by us."

"It's still very simple." Alan Wilson said optimistically, "It's not about fighting ground warfare. This is what we are good at."

It is not impossible for Britain to fight ground wars, depending on the scale, if it is a war with a scale of 20, Britain will not be afraid of any country.But the problem is that what the UK says doesn't count. They want to mobilize millions of troops. Where can the UK find this kind of manpower?

Therefore, for several countries with a large population and a large area, the purpose of the UK's military buildup is to have a good discussion based on its strength and status, not to really clamor.

Time is not forgiving, and Alan Wilson has been fishing recently. He does not have the stimulant of the general election to motivate him, and he is as tireless as the female prime minister.

As soon as the election date was announced, Mrs Thatcher was on the go without a moment to spare.Instead of chairing meetings, listening to reports, writing or revising speeches, or going on a whirlwind of activities, visiting factories, farms, hospitals, schools, and streets, giving speeches, meeting voters, visiting the poor, and asking the poor and the poor.

Sometimes her assistants and entourage are exhausted and paralyzed, but she is still high-spirited and energetic, looking tireless in front of the public and the reporters' cameras, talking and laughing with ease.

The prime minister's schedule was so full that he didn't move the cabinet secretary-general who was fishing. The only thing he could do was to remind the prime minister to take a break, and that was all.If he offered to help set the bone, maybe Mr. Thatcher might not agree.

There is still time for rest, which is the current seven-nation summit meeting, attended by US President Reagan, French President Mitterrand, German Chancellor Kohl, Italian Prime Minister Fanfani, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.

The vast number of voters in the United Kingdom proudly watched the scene of their Prime Minister meeting with leaders of other developed countries in the United States through television.The exotic style, tropical scenery, deep red strip carpet, solemn and mighty national guard of honor, luxurious and sumptuous banquet, and huge group of journalists.

All these evoked the voters' pride in the Kingdom of Great Britain and their sincere love for the well-mannered Prime Minister Thatcher.

In particular, Sone Yasuhiro had something to communicate with Mrs. Thatcher. He felt that there was a misunderstanding about the fact that Nikon had just been severely fined by the British government.

"This matter is now at a sensitive moment in the general election." Mrs Thatcher looked at the cabinet secretary who was almost asleep on the other side, and then explained to Sone Yasuhiro, "Once the matter leaks, the Labor Party will stir up public opinion." Storm. So handle it with caution.”

"Isn't it hard to find a reason to deal with Japan?" Alan Wilson didn't notice the British Prime Minister's stare at him, and was still making suggestions for US Treasury Secretary Donald Reagan. The attitude is not good, what do your US troops stationed in Japan do? I don’t believe they can beat tanks.”

"Look, sir." Donald Reagan couldn't laugh or cry, "The US military stationed in Japan is to protect Japan from external threats. How could it be possible to do this?"

"I understand that this kind of thing can't be done for real, but the Japanese must understand that this is not a bluff." Alan Wilson waved his hands tacitly and suggested, "I have a suggestion, through some economic and trade relations with the Soviet Union Let’s start by finding the Japanese’s handle to suppress, so that there will be an explanation for the American citizens.”

In terms of specific behavior, Allen Wilson hinted to Donald Reagan, "Think of a way in the embargo directory in Batumi, I believe I will find it."

How could this kind of black-box operation bother the prime minister? Of course he, the secretary-general of the cabinet, was the one to communicate. Of course, the prime minister had to be the focus of the audience, showing that he stood out from the crowd and was petite and exquisite surrounded by a group of men.

She can attract attention and adore her every gesture and gesture; while other leaders attending the meeting showed respect and courtesy to the "Iron Lady", showing courtesy and courtesy, a modest and gentlemanly demeanor, for the "Iron Lady" Mrs. Thatcher added a bit of charm.

This time the seven-nation summit meeting itself also meant that other countries would stand for the UK. After all, the Labor Party government and the United States are indeed not very familiar, let alone have any special relationship.

Reagan is now calling for a tough response to the Soviet Union. If the Labor Party were in power in the UK, it would definitely not cause a huge response.