"Oh, that's a very simple answer." Norman Brooke smiled slightly, but said nothing special. "As the cabinet secretary, I have to have an overview of the overall situation. What do you think of the current situation? Whether it is the enemy camp or the free world."
"Actually, for the Soviet bloc, we can't fight them in Europe. People have to live on land after all." Alan Wilson pondered for a moment and said, "But in other directions, you can take appropriate risks. Since
If we can’t solve the problem of the Soviet Union, we will think of ways in other directions.”
At the critical moment, Alan Wilson still has to show his reliability and cannot show any so-called objectivity and impartiality.
The strategy of keeping an eye on the boss and hammering the second one will not change, just as it will in the 21st century.
And they all have a great chance of victory. Now that the Soviet Union is strong, it is not suitable to show off in Europe and the Soviet Union.
If you change places, you don't have to worry about the impact. Anyway, the overall economic strength of the free world is higher, and the more people die, the better. In the final analysis, it is just a number.
Nuclear war is an option where everyone may die together, but conventional war is much more certain.
Not only is this what it is doing now, but the United States will do the same a few decades later, but the battlefield is in Europe. To be fair, this strategy was implemented a little late. The Soviet Union was forced to join the war before it could recover from the Great Patriotic War.
cold war.
This is completely different from being treated in this way only after the opponents in the 21st century have grown up.
At this moment, just like that time, from the perspective of the United States, even if one billion or eighty million people die in the Old Continent, what does it matter? It is better for you all to die than for me to die.
"As for our camp, I feel that the United States may force the United Kingdom more and more to tie the United Kingdom and the United States together. Although I have always advocated the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, this time the Cuban Missile Crisis breaks out, it is better not to let the United States' strategic weapons appear in the
It is better on British soil. Britain will become a staunch ally of the United States, but we will not be a follower and will not sacrifice ourselves to fulfill the grand blueprint of the United States."
After finishing his thoughts, Alan Wilson felt a little nervous, wondering what Norman Brook would think.
"Rely on the strong economic power of the free world to suppress the Soviet Union, and use military power to bleed the Soviet Union's powerful allies?" Norman Brooke summarized the question, "Is that so?"
"It's not the free world, it's the United States." Alan Wilson responded compassionately. "Being the boss must have the responsibility of being the boss. Britain must accept the reality. We are now more suitable to be a firm ally. Sometimes it is the United States, and maybe sometimes it is the United States.
It will also be French.”
After careful consideration, although Alan Wilson wants to return to the majesty of the Empire on which the sun never sets, he must also accept reality. Is it necessary to rule the world with one-third of the United States' economic aggregate? This is impossible.
The military field has not been left behind, it has only increased the weight of Britain. It tells the United States that Britain is a force that can change the balance. Only in this way will the United States not dare to go too far towards Britain.
This answer made Norman Brooke very satisfied. He held the wine glass and said, "Okay, let's not talk about anything too serious. Today is just a casual chat. Within two months, there may only be a meeting of Commonwealth Prime Ministers and the United States."
The negotiations are worthy of concern. You should be involved in the future matters. As a cabinet secretary, you need to stand firm when facing politicians."
"Of course, this cannot be vague." Alan Wilson looked solemn, "You must also pay attention to strategy, gentleness, and tact."
"Especially reliable!" Norman Brooke added with a half-smile, "Therefore it is my responsibility to recommend to the Prime Minister a Cabinet Secretary-General who fully meets these conditions."
"This? I don't know if there is one right now?" Alan Wilson's heart was beating fast, and there was a rare trace of nervousness.
"You see, the essence of our business is not to find the right answers, but to find the right questions." Norman Brook said calmly with a reminder, "Let's see who can find the key questions."
Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows and drank the liquid in the wine glass. He understood, "By the way, Sir Norman, now let's change the question, what will you do after you retire?"
"Very good question, very well asked, maybe there is something to be done." Norman Brook said to himself with a thoughtful look on his face.
"Maybe there is something for you to do, continue to serve the country, no matter who your successor is. Maybe someone will hold a card for you, uh, to convince you to accept it."
Norman Brooke nodded and said with approval, "I do have some plans. Look, someone asked me to be the chairman of Lloyds Bank, and British Petroleum also has a place for me. But I think if I can work in the royal family's non-profit
Serving as chairman of a sexual institution should reflect my loyalty to the royal family. If possible, honorary chancellor of the University of Cambridge? Deputy governor of the Bank of England?"
"Very challenging!" Alan Wilson added with a laugh.
"Challenging, very good." Norman Brooke was very happy, "And the chairman of the National Security Council. And the chairman of the Overseas Oversight Committee?"
"Opportunities that benefit the public." At some point, Alan Wilson had already taken out the diary he carried with him, "I think someone will arrange these tasks properly for you."
"If Allen can think so, I will be very relieved." Norman Brook nodded and said, "Actually, I am old and have observed many things inaccurately. Some of the suggestions I may have made are
If it is known to the public, it will cause certain misunderstandings. You also know that times have changed, and those suggestions were very responsible and reasonable under the circumstances at that time."
"That's right, we can't look at the situation from the current perspective." Alan Wilson nodded in approval.
"For example, to suppress a strike movement, of course you need to be moderately armed for safety reasons, but is it recommended to equip heavy machine guns?"
Allen Weir solemnly replied, "There is absolutely no need to disclose this matter. There is no need for citizens to know. What do these stupid people know? They wake up, eat, and sleep. They don't know that they are alive."
"There are also some colonial matters that some so-called enlightened people may find unacceptable. I think the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Commonwealth Affairs are about to merge. What if one person can be the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth?"
"I really can't imagine anyone more suitable for the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth than Sir Norman." Alan Wilson said with some amazement, "The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth needs to mediate the affairs of the Commonwealth countries and must have superb skills and keen judgment.
With rich management experience, others are not suitable.”
"Do you think so too?" Norman Brook nodded with a smile, "Then I'll lend you some good luck..."
"I think a qualified successor will definitely take care of these affairs for Sir, and talk about the issues of the Commonwealth. In fact, Sir Norman, you also know that there is a comprehensive group in this country with a wide range of design businesses, including automobiles, chemicals
, steel, oil mining, even food security, aircraft manufacturing."
"Having said that, an enterprise that is so important to the country should be particularly loved by the government. Of course, the owners of this enterprise have always been upright and upright, relying entirely on their own personal abilities to benefit the United Kingdom. But as a British-owned enterprise
Enterprises have such an important status, and we cannot ignore them just because they are not needed. The government has always supported the development of star enterprises."
Norman Brooke nodded and promised, "That's right. Even if such an enterprise does not need anything, the country should provide appropriate support and protection. Otherwise, it will affect all aspects of the UK. Whether it is the aristocracy or the labor force.
public."
"Of course, I personally have nothing to do with this company, but according to some unverifiable rumors, this company needs an executive director who can care about the overall development, rather than making minor adjustments to the details." Ai
Len Wilson followed suit, "I have a feeling that Jazz's retirement life will be more colorful."
"Oh, yes, it sounds exciting." Norman Brook poured another glass, and then his face straightened, "I and most of my colleagues agree that you are the first candidate for Cabinet Secretary. In terms of age.
There will be some minor disputes, but Whitehall also needs a young face to inform the outside world of Whitehall’s determination to rejuvenate.”
"I don't know how many candidates there are?" Alan Wilson thought it would be better to ask important questions to give him a better idea.
"I can't think of anyone else at the moment." Norman Brooke replied in a reassuring tone.
"Dear Sir, I have another suggestion now. Can we set up a new department called the Freedom of Information Movement?" Alan Wilson said, "Today's opposition party will be tomorrow's ruling party. If Whitehall does this
, may make those politicians who are obsessed with support ratings have doubts, but if this association is led by someone who has faded from the public eye, the resistance will be much smaller. It can also ensure that freedom of information is not abused."
"What a great idea!" Norman Brooke shook his head and exclaimed. He was even more satisfied with the next cabinet secretary and raised his glass on his own initiative, "Cheers to a reliable government that will be passed down from generation to generation."
"Also respect the freedom of information." Alan Wilson also raised his glass, and the two exchanged glances, "Take the national interest as the criterion."
Alan Wilson was very sincere at this moment. He left Norman Brooke's house drunkenly, with his entire body weight being supported by Vivien Leigh's petite body, and he was still talking vaguely about dreams and blueprints.
"Okay, I know your dream and your blueprint." Great Britain Bao supported the man's body, comforting him like a good wife and mother, and helped the man to the bedside.
Alan Wilson grabbed Vivien Leigh and held her in his arms, "Vivian, let me hold her for a while."