Due to the unity and common interests between the colonial empires, Britain will support the French no matter what the colonial issues are. This is unquestionable. Even more countries can support it, keeping warm with the colonial empires that are still alive today.
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On a special occasion like the Potsdam Conference, Alan Wilson, who had barely managed to sneak into the decision-making circle, found out about it the next day, and he flattered him without hesitation and exclaimed, "Great..."
"Now we can be sure that France will fight back to Vietnam, and the Netherlands will take back the Dutch East Indies. Dear Sir Edward, these are places that British Malaya can reach. If we can guarantee the relative stability of British Malaya,
If it is stable, British Malaya can be used as a production base to supply combat materials to the French and Dutch armies."
Alan Wilson spoke unabashedly, "Sir, since the French are so eager to regain their glory as a great power, they must invest in the war regardless of the cost. British Malaya can be used as a base to support the Netherlands and France, as long as
If the war lasts for more than two years, British Malaya can take off with the help of the war, not to mention that we have Japanese prisoners of war as free construction labor. And we don't need to ask the French for anything, it is all chosen by the French and the Dutch.
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"For example, the French's military expenditure and repair costs, right?" Edward Bridges pointed out Alan Wilson's subtext. The French, with the embarrassment of having their throats cut by Germany in World War II, re-deployed troops and would not simply forget it.
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Massive investment is foreseeable, and as long as a little of these expenses flow into British Malaya, it will be a huge boost.
Alan Wilson did not deny it, but smiled sheepishly, "On the colonial issue, of course Britain and France must maintain the same position on the big picture, but on some detailed issues, the French are willing to set an example, and we can't stop them.
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"The Prime Minister said that in September, he will discuss with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain in Brussels the corresponding position on the territories. This matter is still confidential at present, and you must not leak it." Edward Bridges said seriously,
"I will give you instructions to go to Brussels when the time comes, and you should be prepared."
"Sir Edward, I simply can't tell you how grateful I am." Alan Wilson looked sincere. He really wasn't pretending. Who would have thought that he would be valued by the cabinet secretary.
"After all, it was you who proposed the economic revitalization plan. We affairs officers are just doing things. All glory and fame belong to politicians. You don't need to thank me." Edward Bridges said flatly, "You deserve this.
remuneration."
Regardless of the effectiveness of the future plan to connect British India and the British-occupied areas of Germany, including the dual-track price system, whether the UK can immediately get out of decline, and on a larger level, whether the European colonial empires can work together to tide over difficult times. As the first idea
Alan Wilson, should all be rewarded.
Within the scope of his duties, Edward Bridges did not mind letting the young civil servant go a little further. Not to mention that Alan Wilson was very capable in his own right.
Of course, it was impossible to formulate a comprehensive plan immediately. Once the Potsdam Conference was over, Edward Bridges returned to London and mobilized various departments to formulate a detailed plan. Before the Brussels Conference, he came up with a plan that was enough to convince other countries, especially France.
As for how to convince France, Edward Bridges has already made a record. According to the agreement with the United States and the Soviet Union, the Japanese troops in South Vietnam will also be surrendered to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom can cede South Vietnam to France and at the same time form British and French colonies in Southeast Asia to support each other.
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With Alan Wilson's tip, Edward Bridges had noticed the Japanese army's behavior of laying mines before the end of the world. The British Empire was an expert in laying mines. Since it knew the Japanese's behavior, it naturally had a way to crack it.
If the Japanese soldiers did not recover the weapons that were deliberately distributed to the local anti-colonial forces, their wish to return to Japan may not be realized so quickly.
Amid everyone's thoughts, time passed day by day, and the Potsdam Conference also came to an end.
All issues have been discussed and the results of the separation of Germany and Austria have been determined. Germany and Austria will be divided into four zones and will be occupied by the four countries of Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and France.
Disbanded the German Federation of Enterprises. It was stipulated that the supreme authority in Germany would be exercised by the commanders-in-chief of the occupation forces of the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union and France in their respective occupied areas in accordance with the instructions of their respective governments.
The new borders of Poland were defined, and the Polish government-in-exile in London could return to Poland to participate in Poland's post-war reconstruction.
All Germanic people outside Germany were expelled back to Germany and temporarily resettled in the Soviet-occupied areas. The German commercial fleet was owned by the Soviet Union, and the German naval fleet was equally divided among Britain, the United States, and France. Königsberg and adjacent areas were ceded to the Soviet Union!
The Black Sea Strait is an international waterway, and the Turkish government cannot set up defenses around the strait.
Soviet and British troops in Iran will evacuate in batches before the end of the year, and the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union will protect Iran's independent status.
In the proclamation against Japan, Japan's sovereignty was limited to Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku and other islands determined by the Allies. The Allies occupied Japan. After reaching and establishing a peaceful and responsible Japanese government, the Allied occupation forces
Retreat immediately.
On July 28, the Potsdam Conference officially came to an end. Soviet General Secretary Stalin, U.S. President Truman, British Prime Minister Attlee, and the French and Chinese delegations officially signed. The Potsdam Declaration spread throughout the world.
In Tokyo, Japan, Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki, who received the full text of the Potsdam Proclamation, presided over a cabinet meeting at the age of eighty. After intense discussions, most members expressed their refusal to surrender.
"Although the Imperial Southern Army in Southeast Asia has suffered losses, its skeleton is still there, and it has distributed weapons to local armed forces to jointly resist the British and American colonists."
"The previous decision was based on the decisive battle on the mainland. After four rounds of military expansion, 3.7 million troops and 67 divisions have been concentrated on Honshu Island. Once the US troops land, they will die without a burial place."
"Although Hokkaido is in the midst of a battle, our local defenders found that the Soviet Union had no backup and only had 70,000 soldiers who landed on the island in advance. Although the Soviet Union could have air force support to fight, the Hokkaido defenders could still use the terrain to hold the opponent back."
All voices were against unconditional surrender. In the end, Suzuki Kantaro, whose ears were ringing and could hardly hear others, agreed with the opinions of most cabinet members and said, "The battle number will be issued to all the subjects of the country. One hundred million jade will be broken into pieces and they will fight to the bitter end."
The news that the Japanese army refused to surrender unconditionally quickly reached Berlin, which shocked the representatives of the three countries of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union who had not yet left. Alan Wilson licked his lips and muttered in a low voice, "In a decisive battle on the mainland, 100 million pieces of jade will be broken into pieces, and it will be easy to summon a nuclear bomb."