"Where does this start?" Marshal Mountbatten was confused. In his opinion, the world economy is stable, and there is no possibility that the advantages of the United States can be overturned in the short term. Even if the United Kingdom increases investment, it is impossible to strengthen military and military cooperation.
Comparable to the United States.
Alan Wilson couldn't say that the United States spent nearly 300 billion on the Vietnam War. He pondered for a moment and said, "Germany and Japan, with the acquiescence of the United States, lowered their exchange rates to promote exports. There is a severe underestimation of the national economy. Now the U.S. economy
The bulk of the balance lies in the automobile industry, and in recent years we have seen the development of the German and Japanese automobile industries. Once American cars cannot withstand the competition from Germany and Japan, the import and export balance of the United States will easily be broken..."
"The automobile industry looks high-end, but it's really not that difficult for major industrial countries."
Of course, for late-developing countries, it is easy to read wrongly from good classics. For example, the automobile industry in a certain big country cannot be said for all. Most car companies are just waiting to die. Car companies with some pursuits like Great Wall are still rare.
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Even in the field of electric vehicles, before Tesla entered the domestic market, there were many models that cheated on subsidies. They dared to buy 500,000 for a range of 200 kilometers. Tesla came in, and then they became conscientious.
"The import and export balance of the United States is fragile. Once someone launches a financial attack on the United States and the United States enters a deficit, the United Kingdom will inevitably not be affected." Alan Wilson explained.
"Who dares?" Marshal Mountbatten couldn't help laughing, and then he heard his son-in-law lazily say de Gaulle's name, and then he felt awe-inspiring, "If it were him, he might really dare."
"Strengthening our military strength is beneficial in every aspect. After the war, the economies of European countries have generally recovered. If the UK does not show its identity as a military power in a certain sense, it may be looked down upon. I think,
Prime Minister Eden is not ready to accept the fact that he will become an ordinary partner of the United States. He will be compared with France, Italy, and Germany."
Just kidding, the UK's economic aggregate is three times that of the above countries. Even if these countries have always used currency devaluation to promote exports in recent years, it is a fact that the UK is three times larger in a numerical sense.
The incomes in Malaya and Japan are the same, and the current per capita income in Japan is about half that of Italy and more than one-third that of France. It can be said that the per capita income of Malaya is not far different from that of France.
Anyway, even if the residents of Malaya come to Europe, they just take a quick look and cannot see much of the difference.
Numbers don't deceive people? Numbers don't deceive the rich, they always deceive the poor.
France was the core of Alan Wilson's persuasion to his father-in-law to increase military spending. Britain's economic conditions were the basis for increasing military spending, and the external conditions were that France might have an impact on the United States and Britain's influence.
"Even on one ship?" Alan Wilson said in the tone of a Navy son-in-law, "It can still save the shipbuilding industry."
For a senior official, finding sufficient evidence to justify his claims is as easy as getting a raise.
If he could, Alan Wilson could, in an instant, swamp the cabinet with professional documents from the Treasury, Foreign Affairs and Defense Departments.
The reason is that who is going to push this matter? At least so far, Alan Wilson does not have the ability to push for an increase in military spending. He strives not to bother his father-in-law all the time in the future, but now, Marshal Mountbatten has to do it. He
There can be help from Whitehall.
"You may have taken the wrong path. Didn't you consider joining the army at first?" Marshal Mountbatten chuckled. "If you can be the chief of defense staff in a few decades, you will definitely be loved by the military."
"This is not a question of love or not. Since Britain considers itself a powerful country, its military cannot be too weak." Alan Wilson said truthfully, "The glory of the empire on which the sun never sets is based on the defeat of Spain, the Netherlands, France and Germany.
, without these, it’s just a small border island.”
To put it bluntly, no country's prosperity is not reflected by its military strength. The Han and Tang Dynasties were recognized as powerful after they defeated the Xiongnu and Turks head-on. Even if the late Tang Dynasty fell into endless civil war, the middle and early Tang Dynasty will still be remembered.
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Looking at the Song Dynasty again, it would definitely be a slander to say that the civil service was not up to standard. Six of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, three of the Four Great Inventions, and three of the Four Great Mathematicians of the Song and Yuan Dynasties must have made great achievements in civil service.
, can such a result be achieved.
But without a strong external record, people think that they can't fight, so it's natural for them to be criticized.
"I understand the truth, but it's not that easy?" Marshal Mountbatten was a little embarrassed. "We have increased military expenditures before. Now we can mention it through the response to France, but it may not be successful. John Prover
Mo is not an easy person to deal with, is he?"
"The Secretary of Defense has been replaced?" Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows. He was not very surprised. The average tenure of cabinet ministers was not very long. However, the four major ministers of state were still a little more stable. He muttered, "John Pro.
Fermo?"
An idea flashed through his mind. It seemed that around the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis, an important politician in the British Conservative Party was caught in the spy scandal. It seemed that this was his name.
"You know him? You shouldn't." Mountbatten was very curious. His son-in-law had many connections in Whitehall, but in cabinet circles, he seemed to have never heard of anyone being particularly close to him.
Even his father-in-law cannot slander his son-in-law like this. Alan Wilson believes that he still maintains a good personal relationship with Mr. Macmillan, the Secretary of Education. Even if the other person is no longer as popular as before, he will still say hello politely when he sees him.
"If you don't know me now, it doesn't mean you won't know me in the future." Alan Wilson looked like a cornerstone of the country. After so many years, he should also contribute to Britain, such as catching a spy or something.
If John Profumo, the Secretary of Defense, has sense, he would quickly block his future as an important figure in the Conservative Party and side with the military on the issue of another increase in military spending.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Otherwise, Alan Wilson was infinitely loyal to the British Empire and would not be able to tolerate such a defense minister betraying his motherland.
"The situation in the Southern Mediterranean is getting out of control, and military spending must be increased." Marshal Mountbatten's hoarse voice appeared in John Profumo's office.
Alan Wilson, who returned to the Department of Defense, called Guy Liddell from the Government Communications Center and assigned an important task. Fortunately, he was the Secretary-General of the Joint Intelligence Committee. If he were an official at the same level, he would definitely be questioned.
"The matter is so important, no one can believe it now..." Alan Wilson whispered solemnly, "Of course we hope nothing happens, but if it is true, we have to consider all the impacts."
Alan Wilson doesn't know if his acting skills have declined now. It seems that he should ask Hepburn to make up for his mistakes. Acting skills are not enough without training. This is the foundation of a life.
As the nominal head of British intelligence, Guy Liddell naturally did not dare to neglect the situation and said that he would arrange monitoring work immediately. Then he comforted Alan Wilson, "Secretary-General, you also
Don't worry, it might be nothing."
"Of course this is what I'm after. I'm just afraid. Forget it, be careful." Alan Wilson said with a sullen face. Philby was just having fun with the counter-espionage. If he really wanted to talk about counter-espionage, he would have to take action himself.
In history, this unlucky defense minister lost everything because of this espionage case.
Before that, John Profumo was a well-known politician.
He was a respected member of Parliament and held several prestigious positions, most recently as Secretary of State for Defense. He often traveled to famous places with his wife, a former actress.
But these are no longer important after the revelation. In the House of Representatives investigation, he had an improper relationship with the model Christine Koehler. What is more serious is that Profumo is said to have shared Chris with Ivanov, a former Soviet navy captain.
Ting.
Another person implicated in the scandal is osteopath Dr Stephen Ward.
Ward was accused of being the matchmaker between Profumo and Christine. He once told the woman that Profumo could obtain high-level secret information for the Soviet Union from Profumo. Profumo's behavior seriously endangered national security, and the whole country was shocked.
The British government almost dissolved as a result, the Labor Party shouted "resign", and the credibility of Prime Minister Macmillan and the Conservative Party plummeted. Soon, Profumo resigned from his post, and Dr. Ward was arrested.
If military spending is increased this time, John Profumo can stand on the side of patriotism. Anyway, it is currently limited to secret investigations. Alan Wilson may let the defense secretary retire unscathed.
After all, John Profumo is now considered a giant in the Conservative Party. If his development goes smoothly, he might be able to form a good relationship with the Conservative Party.
People can't always consider the small profits in front of them. If the Secretary of Defense develops smoothly, it may help him with something in the future. As a pillar of Whitehall, he must have a long-term vision and be able to reach beyond.
Thinking about it carefully, Elu Wilson thinks that he is very tolerant. Unless he is someone like Duncan, he has a very harmonious relationship with ministers, such as Macmillan, the Secretary of Education who is increasing the number of literature courses.
"The increase in literature courses is not useless at all, it is basically useless. But it is useful for the stability of the country. Let them get caught up in these minutiae and they will not think too much."
Alan Wilson commented on Macmillan's new job during a chat with Lawrence, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Education.
"Isn't this exactly our purpose?" Lawrence smiled slightly, took the initiative to raise his glass and touched it with Alan Wilson, his face straightened, "We are to popularize brilliant culture and bring it deep into the people. We can also reduce the unemployment rate."
"Cheers to culture and the reduction of unemployment." Alan Wilson raised his glass and drank the whiskey in one gulp.