British Civil Servants Chapter 1,729 The Last Governor of Hong Kong
The tax cut bill will be the biggest victory for a certain section of the British people after the end of the Cold War, and this section of course includes Pamela Mountbatten and her friends.
But this is just the beginning. Alan Wilson still has a lot to do, such as adjusting overseas policies.
After MacLehose, in principle the governor of Hong Kong will be a diplomat, but Mrs Thatcher broke many rules. Alan Wilson remembers that the last governor of Hong Kong was a politician.
This shows that the cabinet's performance is really ugly. It is in the interest of the British Empire to settle matters while it can still exert influence.
The current Governor of Hong Kong, Sir David Wilson, has received a call from the glorious collective of Whitehall in London, including but not limited to, Scottish Hydro Power Co., Ltd., Director of the Pacific Foundation, a member of the British Council, University of Asia and Africa, London
He has been invited to serve as a member of the Latin America Research Society, chairman of the Bhutan Research Society, chairman of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, president of the British and Australian Economic Societies, and South Pacific Cultural Promotion Ambassador, just to name a few.
Wilson only needs to do one thing, leave office early due to illness, and do a good job in selecting the next Governor of Hong Kong, such as selecting David Hartley as a candidate to succeed him.
For such an important event as the victory of the Cold War, the Governor of Hong Kong, who is thousands of miles away, should of course return to London to exchange views with the Cabinet Secretary about the interests of the British Empire in the East, and to decide on a candidate for the Governor of Hong Kong. There are differences in the cabinet.
The idea of how to unite the front.
Wei Yixin, who already had a plan in mind, was naturally willing to show cooperation and asked, "Is the president of the United States too eager to think? The Soviet Union is still there."
"But the Soviet bloc is no longer there." Alan Wilson replied. "Of course, the problem in Asia may not be that simple. But the Americans are the first to bear the brunt. The first island chain is not in our hands, although the Malay
Asia also faces the very important Pearl River Delta, but it is far away, and the Pearl River Delta is not as important as the Yangtze River Delta, which will be the economic center of gravity for some time in the future."
As a person who is slightly involved in regional conflicts, Alan Wilson knows that this is a future that will definitely appear. It is not the time in the 1980s when people said that the Pearl River Delta depends entirely on policies. When it comes to himself, it all depends on personal efforts. This is also very normal.
London is always connoted by other British cities, which is inevitable.
Alan Wilson suddenly wondered if there was such a mutual connotation in Xiangjiang. Wei Yixin shook his head and said that he did not know about it. The supreme authority said that you should indeed give up your position to a more reliable person to stand up for the British Empire.
The last shift is here.
"Our strategy in the East focuses on economic exchanges. This strategy will not change until the first island chain operated by the United States is broken through."
Alan Wilson has set the tone for Britain's Eastern Policy, "The current situation is delicate, and all places must be careful. Once an anti-British wave of unknown origin appears, don't worry about where it comes from. Put it out first. This is not only what Xiangjiang should do.
Malaya, Rhodesia, Newfoundland and the South Pacific Territories should do the same."
The supreme authority does not trust the United States. Maybe Bush will restart the attack on the British overseas system if he feels that the Soviet Union no longer poses a threat. Who can guarantee that this will not happen?
Although Newfoundland is geographically dangerous, it has no big problems in other aspects. It has a small population and a high standard of living. Australia now has 20 million people, while Newfoundland has just over 500,000 people.
Living a pretty good life guarding the newly discovered oil and the original large fishing grounds, especially better than the old rival Iceland.
Rhodesia is located in the interior of Africa and is surrounded by black countries. The issue of survival must be placed at the forefront of any issue, especially the current political turmoil in South Africa. It is not easy for the United States to take action.
The most important location, the largest population, and the place that can best enhance the British power is Malaya, which guards the Strait of Malacca. The main ethnic group is not white immigrants, so it is easier to attack than other places. So be sure to guard against some Americans, Wei Yixin will be there soon
I fell ill, so the candidate for the governor of Hong Kong was about to be announced.
Strictly speaking, Wei Yixin still has less than two years left in his term. Once someone takes over his remaining term, it is almost certain that he will become the last governor of British Hong Kong. After the news spread, all forces began to gear up.
, Alan Wilson will never give in on this matter. No matter what conservative giants think, the last governor of Hong Kong must have a reliable person in charge.
Under the strong suggestion of Wilson, the White House finally chose the candidate recommended by Wilson, and strongly supported David Hartley to succeed Wilson. The reasons were naturally easy to find, such as local knowledge and deep understanding of the local area.
Trusted by the Hong Kong administrative system, and so on...
"Will the secretary-general compete with the cabinet for the candidate of Hong Kong governor?" Middleton still has some doubts. This time, the initiative of Whitehall is somewhat obvious.
"It's not about the two-year term, it's about deciding the last term in advance. Many things cannot be taken at face value. Nothing is simple."
Alan Wilson said, "This is to fight for the interests of Whitehall. I will retire in just over a year at most. It is more appropriate for me to come, so that your job will be easier in the future."
Among many famous events, the one hidden behind is actually of decisive significance. For example, during the An-Shi Rebellion, An Lushan was much more famous than Shi Siming. But in fact, An Lushan was quickly killed by his own son. He led
The rebels only lasted a little more than a year. During most of the Anshi Rebellion, the backbone of the rebels was Shi Siming.
During the Battle of Yecheng, Shi Siming defeated the nine military governors of the Tang Army, including famous generals like Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi, which allowed the Anshi Rebellion to continue for such a long time.
Alan Wilson is still very optimistic about Middleton. It is not necessarily true that he trusts him a lot, but he is willing to create a good environment for the next cabinet secretary. He just hopes that Middleton can look at Arnold differently during his term and let a reliable government representative
Passed down from generation to generation.
Whitehall believes that the last governor of Hong Kong should be appointed by one of its own people, and the same is not true in the cabinet. Mrs. Thatcher chose Chris Burton, the environment secretary, who was responsible for the implementation of the poll tax, which caused widespread controversy.
Criticism: Alan Wilson opposed this policy on behalf of Whitehall when he was still being interviewed.
If Alan Wilson had not opposed the poll tax, an ancient tax, it would have been an insult to the intelligence of British citizens.
The poll tax has been rolled out in England since April. Adults over the age of 18 in the UK include foreign citizens living in the UK, except secondary school students, those who are hospitalized or receiving care for a long time, the mentally ill, and those working in charitable and non-profit organizations.
Representatives of international organizations and their families, except prisoners serving sentences, must pay a poll tax.
Partial exemptions may be given to people who cannot afford the full tax due to certain reasons, such as low income, pensioners, disabled people, etc.
Chris Burton was the minister used by Mrs. Thatcher to shape the poll tax. Alan Wilson had previously opposed the poll tax, and now he opposed Chris Burton's appointment as the last governor of Hong Kong.
"Give me a reason." Mrs. Thatcher asked Alan Wilson, "You opposed my policies before, and now you oppose my candidates. What do you want to do?"
"Prime Minister." Alan Wilson sat down directly face to face and stared into Mrs. Thatcher's eyes. "Don't spread the power of political parties to other areas. That is not a place for you to interfere. I have better candidates here, more
Younger and more powerful, instead of sending a minister who has been criticized now to go to Xiangjiang, what will he do? Is he going to restore the poll tax in Xiangjiang?"
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"I think I will take back the tax cuts." Mrs. Thatcher threatened. "Maybe this will allow the Cabinet Secretary to see who is leading the UK."
"I am doing this for his own good. You must know that the traffic accident rate in Xiangjiang is very high, even higher than that in the UK. It will be boring if you don't finish your term." Alan Wilson said unmoved, "Actually, there are some things
Don't think about the present, power is eternal. Whoever maintains his influence for a long time will have more advantage."
Alan Wilson thought of an example. Andy Lau is actually an actor with little talent in acting in the eyes of the public. However, as of the end of the Infernal Affairs series, his movie box office in Hong Kong far exceeds that of any two-week box office. As for the other actor who is rumored to have good acting skills,
Tony Leung, even Andy Lau can't bear the ashes.
"What? Were you bold before retiring?" Mrs. Thatcher put away her smile. She could feel that the man in front of her was serious and would not compromise.
Alan Wilson nodded. He could not allow the choice of the last Governor of Hong Kong to fall by the wayside. He had many reasons to oppose it. For example, Chris Boten was a Catholic, but one reason was actually enough. It had been agreed that a diplomat would serve as Governor of Hong Kong.
If it is customary, then it cannot be changed, not even Mrs. Thatcher.
This attitude was so tough that it was almost stiff. Mrs. Thatcher couldn't help laughing. Why? Alan Wilson told the truth and showed his greatest sincerity, "Maybe the Prime Minister doesn't believe it. I can pull you to step down together."
The Governor of Hong Kong, Wilson Wilson, had to end his term early and return to China for recuperation due to his health. After cabinet discussions, the new Governor of Hong Kong was replaced by David Hartley, and the appointment was immediately issued.
"We all know that there is a certain marriage between Downing Street and Whitehall," some ministers grumbled secretly after the cabinet meeting.