No matter how hard some countries work, the upper limit is just like that. Excluding Sudan, Egypt fits this very well. What does Egypt have? Apart from the pyramids that prove that the ancestors were generous and can attract tourists, there is really nothing.
Ninety-nine percent of the country's population lives on both sides of the Nile River, and 97 percent of the land is desert.
Other countries in the Middle East and North Africa have oil and gas resources to a greater or lesser extent, but Egypt does not.
Therefore, after the sudden death of neighboring Kadazor, Egypt fought fiercely with Turkey over Libya's oil and gas, almost recreating the ultimate showdown between the Ottoman Sultan and Ali Pasha.
It is impossible not to rob. Both Egypt and Turkey are in deep economic recession. Egypt is in a worse situation than Turkey and has no retreat. The fundamental reason is population pressure.
Egypt, which has already experienced a population explosion in later generations, reacted violently to any rash actions by neighboring countries on the Nile River. That would threaten the lives and property of 100 million Egyptians.
It's not that Egypt has never wanted to curb population growth. Egypt actually has birth control, the propaganda is very strong, and rewards and punishments are very clear. However, because the population base has exceeded the warning line, it is already too late to take any measures.
Egypt exports everything that can be exported in the country and imports food. For this reason, it does not hesitate to sacrifice everything except food, including industrial accumulation, investment, life improvement, etc. In other words, it means that the refrigerator, color TV, and even your current job at home are all
Sell it for food. Obviously this model can only be maintained for a while.
Considering that Egypt is only covered with yellow sand, its potential has been drained out. As long as there is a problem in any link, Egypt will be finished.
Of course, Egypt in 1945 did not have a population of over 100 million, but the book population was close to 20 million. Regardless of the population, the population distribution of Egypt in this era will not be different from that in the past or in the future.
In his report, Alan Wilson imagined several scenarios, how the issue of ownership of the Suez Canal would be resolved once Egypt rebels and eventually moves toward independence.
The first method is to follow the current clear-cut issue with the Soviet Union about the Black Sea entrance, treat the Suez Canal as an international waterway, adopt an undefended attitude, and hand it over to the international community for trusteeship.
However, the chances of this option happening are pitifully low. Britain and France will not choose it, and it may also attract the prying eyes of Moscow.
The second method is to seize the upper reaches of Egypt, propose to build dams in Sudan and Ethiopia, and seize the throats of the Egyptians. Even if Egypt eventually takes away the Suez Canal, it will still give Britain a transcendent status.
The last resort is war. In his report, Alan Wilson mentioned that once a war breaks out over the Suez Canal, the Soviet Union will definitely release diplomatic pressure, and the United States is absolutely unreliable. The only one we can count on is France!
Only France may fight side by side with Britain because of the common interests of its colonies. However, if the United States and the Soviet Union adopt a common stance, even if Britain and France unite, it will be difficult to change the outcome.
"The Foreign Secretary asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do an assessment of the value of the colonies, and most of the assessments were official documents. Allen was really good, he really took stock of each colony from beginning to end, and also produced various records." Edward Bush
Riches put down the report, looked at George Milton, the personnel director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and said, "George, how do you feel?"
George Milton seemed to no longer be the personnel director in charge of life and death in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He said with a respectful and reserved look, "Sir Edward, your analysis is very in-depth. Even I can't find faults."
I doubt your words! Edward Bridges said calmly, "We can judge from the words and deeds of this outstanding representative of British Indian civil servants after returning to Europe."
Outstanding representative? This is an outstanding representative? George Milton murmured in his heart, "Sir Edward is right. I have been thinking about Allen's work and in what position he can be fully trained."
"His job has been booked, and he is very training." Edward Bridges nodded slightly, "Actually, the core issue in this report is whether to keep the point or keep the face. Most of them
The reports are all about keeping their face. This report is relatively rare, so you must be more conservative. It can be said that most of the reports of your Ministry of Foreign Affairs have different views!"
"I have no intention of criticizing the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Different perspectives will naturally lead to different results." Edward Bridges leaned on his chair with his fingers crossed and looked straight at George Milton. "But I hope that next time
When you submit your report, don't send me official writing that no one can understand, that's for the Foreign Secretary."
George Milton had the power of life and death over the personnel of the Foreign Office, while Edward Bridges had the power of life and death over all civil servants in the British Empire. The result of this round of confrontation was very obvious.
George Milton left the Cabinet Secretary's Office with trepidation, and Edward Bridges stuffed the colonial valuation report into his briefcase.
The so-called great responsibility comes from heaven! In the process of life, it is not always smooth. Alan Wilson knows this truth deeply. For example, he has been busy writing reports recently, and now he knows that Vivien Leigh will represent the United Kingdom and carry out cultural exchanges with the Soviet Union.
Don’t you just have to work hard to communicate?
Not far away, cultural representatives from the two countries were chatting happily. Alan Wilson found a hidden position. Although he could not see his gaze, if someone were to stare at him, they would find that this promising civil servant was using lewd words.
His eyes glanced at the pride of the British Empire, Vivien Leigh, who had already won an Oscar.
In this situation, Alan Wilson thought of a famous saying made by Prime Minister Cao when he entered Wancheng, "Are there any prostitutes in this city?"
Although a son and a nephew died, and a Dianwei was taken away from him, from the perspective of Prime Minister Cao's life history, Alan Wilson definitely didn't take it seriously and did not change his habit of loving his wife.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Vivien Leigh's gray-blue eyes are both tender and tender, but also reveal cat-like cunning. The emotional power that can explode in a moment is suppressed under the noble appearance.
There is no trace of cowardice or pretense in her whole person. Her softness and cuteness are mixed with an amazing amount of unruliness. This extraordinary personality can make a woman stand out from the rest at any time.
Next to Fortseva, Vivien Leigh, who is only 1.60 meters tall, does not seem to stand out, but if you consider the role of her face, during this cocktail party, almost everyone's eyes moved around Vivien Leigh's movements.
"This is Mr. Allen who is responsible for receiving us this time." When Fortseva saw Allen Wilson, the latter had already concealed the temperament of Prime Minister Cao. Allen Wilson, who was wearing a simple suit, was holding a wine glass and half
He replied jokingly, "Out of duty, I have to keep an eye on Miss Ekaterina and don't take away the national treasure of our British Empire."
"Mr. Allen can really make a joke. A star like Vivien Leigh is so eye-catching no matter where she is. Where can I take him?" Fortseva looked at Allen Wilson levelly, showing no sign of weakness.
He said, “The development of cultural undertakings has always been my interest.”
In a short time, it will become your job! Alan Wilson looked at this cultural czar and said calmly, "From the perspective of Russian history, I agree with Miss Ekaterina. Most countries think that Russia
Barbarism is just a symptom, I have never thought so. On the contrary, if Russia has always been a reliable ally during the period of friendly relations between the two countries, I hope that the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom will not become hostile."
This is half true and half false. Imperial Russia and even the Soviet Union are definitely qualified to be allies, but you never know whether the Russians were drinking when they were talking to you.
When things are going well, I wish I could wear a pair of trousers, but when there is a fight, I will scream and kill. So as an ally of the Soviet Union, the probability of something happening is about 50%. The British Empire, the homeland of Alan Wilson, is completely different. It fully embodies mature diplomatic skills.
It's only a matter of time before you betray your allies, but the difference is whether it's immediately or waiting.
"Do Mr. Allen and Miss Ekaterina know each other?" Vivien Leigh watched the two of them talking with guns and sticks. Out of the most honest considerations, she decided to adopt a friendly and neutral stance towards Allen Wilson, hoping that the atmosphere would not become too tense.
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"We knew each other. We were close comrades-in-arms at that time." Alan Wilson replied gently. "At the Potsdam Conference, the appearance of Miss Ekaterina made many diplomats fascinated, except me."
In the face of beauty, Alan Wilson did not hesitate to use the method of pulling and trampling, using the embarrassing performance of other diplomats to set off his majestic image. The effect was very obvious, and Fortseva's disdainful eyes were revealed.
Alan Wilson, who had evil intentions, got into the circle of two women with the attitude of protecting the national treasure of the British Empire. Of course, he also paid hard work, such as taking photos of Fortseva and Vivien Leigh.
A dignified imperial diplomat may usually do this at a low price, but considering the subject of the photo, a small discomfort is nothing.
"It turns out that Miss Vivien Leigh was born in British India?" Alan Wilson finally found the topic and boasted without leaving any trace, "This is really a hard thing to imagine. The local environment can give birth to such a beautiful lady. It is simply
God’s work.”
"My impression of British India is already blurred!" Vivien Leigh said with some embarrassment, "My impression of British India is neither good nor bad. Mr. Allen is very familiar with British India."
You asked the right person now. Alan Wilson introduced the local customs and customs, concealing his evil intentions to close the distance between him and Vivien Leigh, and everything seemed logical.
Although Vivien Leigh is over thirty, for some people, Alan Wilson does not mind relaxing the age standard.