"According to the itinerary, it is after the third performance, at the cultural exchange symposium between the two countries and the subsequent cocktail party." Alan Wilson lowered his head and flipped through the itinerary, then turned to ask the diplomat behind him, "Is that so?

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"That's right. London attaches great importance to this cultural visit of the Soviet song and dance troupe. It reminds us of the years when we fought side by side." The diplomat named by Alan Wilson spoke eloquently, and his attitude was very consistent with the current Anglo-Soviet friendship.

the general direction.

From the anti-French alliance to the First World War, as well as the current gang fight against Germany, Britain and Russia have always stood together on key issues, and the two countries are natural allies.

Alan Wilson agreed with this conclusion with a sullen face. Of course, the Crimean War and the previous alliances between Britain and Russia that blocked Imperial Russia's access to the sea were all misunderstandings. Even the best of friends will inevitably have a quarrel one day.

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"This is an era of reconciliation. We focus on the future, seek common ground while reserving differences, and reach consensus. Discover each other's strengths!" Alan Wilson told a sour lie, his face as usual, and he had to admire his thick skin, which is better than the city wall.

Alexander Alexandrov is essentially a soldier and does not understand the art of diplomacy. But he still understands that he should not speak when he should not, even if he has already remembered the Crimean War.

So on the surface, Alan Wilson's official statement achieved good results, at least he thought so.

The first performance of the Red Flag Song and Dance Troupe will be at the Royal Opera House in London. The Royal Opera House has a history of hundreds of years. The period before the war was the glorious period of the Royal Opera House. The theater's career was growing day by day, and artists with international reputations were

People come here to perform on stage one after another, and the theater ranks among the world's first-class opera houses.

The great French composer Debussy once praised it as representing the best of the British. It is not only magnificently decorated, but also has perfect sound effects. Listening to music here is a great enjoyment.

Originally, according to the plan, the Royal Opera House in London was not to be opened until next year. However, since foreign friends are coming to London to perform, the Opera House, which was not damaged during the war, was opened in advance. The Alexander Red Flag Song and Dance Troupe,

Became the first group to perform.

This has fully demonstrated London's courtesy and efforts to improve relations between Britain and the Soviet Union.

On October 18th, the Royal Opera House in London was buzzing with people outside. Audiences lined up to enter the theater. The opera house, which can accommodate 2,200 people, was already full.

With a smile on his face, Alan Wilson greeted Furtseva who was also present in the box. This made the future Soviet cultural tsar confused and asked, "What conspiracy do you have?"

"You Soviets, don't be like this, this is London!" Alan Wilson frowned, reminding Fortseva where this place is, and it is not Potsdam in the Soviet-occupied area now. Fortseva is the best when she speaks.

Be respectful.

As for the reason why Alan Wilson was happy, it was nothing more than selling a few scalper tickets. In the arduous task of receiving the Soviets, he made a small sum of money and realized the original intention of working without delaying both public and private matters.

No more would be enough, because many people from the upper class also bought tickets. As a sign of the importance they attached to the visit to the Soviet Union, British Prime Minister Attlee, Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin, and some conservative newspapers said

Pro-Soviet elements also attended the Red Flag Song and Dance Troupe's first performance in the UK.

On the stage of the Royal Opera House in London, the first performance of the Alexander Red Flag Song and Dance Troupe in the UK officially began. When the chorus of the Red Flag Song and Dance Troupe began, the Royal Opera House in London, which was full of people, was silent.

In the box of Prime Minister Attlee and Foreign Secretary Bevin, the situation had nothing to do with the performance at this time. The issues they discussed were still related to the current situation in Europe.

"Luxembourg intends to participate in the Brussels Conference and become a member of it." While listening to the chorus, Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin turned to talk to Prime Minister Attlee about this matter. "How do we respond?"

"Is Luxembourg's attitude very enthusiastic? I believe that joining another country will not attract the attention of the United States and the Soviet Union. Luxembourg is so small." Attlee looked away from the stage and replied, "Then let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs talk about it.

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If Alan Wilson had been in this box at this time, he would have discovered that the corrective nature of history is at work.

After World War II, Europe's first military alliance was not actually the well-known North Atlantic Treaty Organization, but an organization called the Brussels Treaty.

Initiated by the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg participated. After the foreign ministers' meeting of the United Kingdom, the United States, the Soviet Union, and France failed to reach an agreement on the German issue, the United Kingdom advocated that Western Europe jointly strengthen defense to deal with the Soviet Union.

With the support of the United States, the United Kingdom began negotiations with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and other countries. The five foreign ministers signed the 50-year "Brussels Treaty" in Brussels. In order to "not offend the Soviet Union and cause trouble", Britain and France at that time,

The preamble to the treaty states that the purpose of the alliance is to prevent the resumption of Germany's aggressive policy, and also stipulates that if it is attacked by armed forces in Europe, the contracting states shall provide all military and other assistance.

The Consultative Council of Foreign Ministers was established. Later, a Defense Committee was established, a supreme headquarters was established, and Montgomery was appointed commander-in-chief.

However, with the establishment of NATO later, the Brussels Treaty Organization existed in name only, and its military functions were merged into NATO. That is why it is not well known, but this organization has always existed.

Member states include Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece.

In this time and space, because of the clarification on the colonial issue, the Brussels Conference occurred two years in advance. However, after the Brussels Conference, Luxembourg immediately expressed its desire to join.

"What does Paris think?" Attlee thought for a moment and asked Ernest Bevin, "Actually, if de Gaulle agrees with this, there is nothing to say. It's just that the Soviet Union is afraid of this.

To raise doubts, we must know that the current member states all have extensive overseas interests, but Luxembourg does not. If Luxembourg joins, will it arouse Moscow's suspicion of Western Europe and think that we are adopting a containment attitude towards the Soviet Union?"

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Moscow's attitude is indeed worthy of consideration." Ernest Bevin nodded and replied, "But for a pocket country like Luxembourg, Moscow should not make a fuss about it, by the way.

According to the remarks of some senior officials in Moscow, there seems to be an idea of ​​​​letting all the armed forces of the four countries withdraw from Germany and turning Germany into a neutral country. What do you think?"

"This is absolutely unacceptable! Even if we agree, the French will not agree." Attlee simply refused, "Once the four countries withdraw from Germany, the Soviet Union, which has the strongest ground power, will not suffer any losses, but we can only prepare

Fortunately, France resisted a possible invasion."

The Soviet Union can withdraw its troops from Germany under certain conditions and unify the occupied areas of the four countries. The premise is that a unified Germany must be strictly neutral. Another indispensable condition is that the Western camp should pay huge compensation to the Soviet Union for this.

But the condition in 1945 was that when the Soviet Union withdrew its troops, the United States, Britain and France also had to withdraw their troops.

While the two were discussing the situation in Europe, Guy Liddell, the deputy director-general of MI5 and the person in charge of security for this reception, knocked on the door and came in to report, "Members of the Soviet Union's visit want to come in and report to London.

Thank you for your warm reception.”

"Let the Soviet comrades come in." Attlee put on a gentle smile and said to Guy Liddell.

After Guy Liddell turned and left, he gestured to Ernest Bevin, "We will discuss this issue later. It is not just a matter for the United Kingdom, but also for France and the United States. The countries involved are more and more important."

The more, the more complicated it becomes. If people talk too much, there will be no consensus. If there are too many people talking, but nothing will be done, there will naturally be no results."

"We in the UK will suffer a loss by completely withdrawing from Germany. There is no reward for the British-occupied area now." Ernest Bevin agreed. No matter what, the British mainland must completely restore the pre-war situation. We can talk about it at that time.

It just means that we can talk about it, but it doesn’t say that we must talk about it and get results.

On the stage of the Royal Opera House in London, the performance of the Alexander Red Flag Ensemble is still going on. The audience is immersed in the exciting and thunderous singing of the choir. The sounds of balalaika and brass are rising and falling, and 2,200 people from

British audiences from all walks of life stood with bated breath, and the loud chorus could be heard.

Not everyone has been to the battlefield, but all the audience seemed to feel that the battlefield was right in front of them. The Red Flag Song and Dance Troupe's soul-piercing chorus brought all the audience into it.

At the end of the stage, two hundred members of the Red Flag Choir sang "God Save the Queen". Countless audiences at the Royal Opera House in London stood up and danced to the music of the Soviet choir, singing God Save the Queen!

There is no doubt that the Alexander Red Flag Song and Dance Ensemble's first performance in London had a sensational effect.

"Thank you gentlemen for the warm reception!" Fortseva came to the Prime Minister's box and raised a wine glass to Prime Minister Attlee and Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. "I hope this cultural exchange event can

Reduce misunderstandings between the Soviet Union and Britain and enhance understanding between the two countries."

"There is no hostility between Britain and the Soviet Union. I am also a socialist." Attlee raised his glass and introduced Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. "When the news of the establishment of the Soviet Union came, I and I

Bevan was overjoyed by this and felt that the working class had found its own motherland. For this reason, we also refused to help the armed forces hostile to the Soviet Union transport aid supplies."

"But we hope that the Soviet Union can show healthy competition, which will be of great benefit to world peace." Ernest Bevin also raised his glass and drank the wine in one gulp.
Chapter completed!