Chapter 1,736 Passed down from generation to generation
"It's really a matter of conscience that the United States' distrust of Britain has reached this level."
After listening to Middleton's report, Alan Wilson looked aggrieved. It was simply unreasonable. Since when did the special relationship between Britain and the United States become like this? Is there any trust left?
"Secretary-General, don't be sad." Middleton was also deceived by his immediate boss, thinking that Alan Wilson was really wronged, and immediately comforted him, "The restraint of the United States is actually justified, and it is not necessarily due to suspicion of the United Kingdom.
Dig a hole for the United States."
"Middleton, you know, it is undeniable that the Prime Minister does want the Cold War to continue."
Alan Wilson blinked his eyes, put away his sad expression and said, "But more importantly, a country cannot have enemies. It is better for the Soviet Union to be this enemy than for the United States to focus on Europe. When I want to have dialogue, it is better
Did you talk about the current trade war?”
Middleton nodded, and Alan Wilson commented with an expected expression, "So, we have to be careful. With the economic strength of the UK, it is certainly a powerful country. But 27% of international trade settlements are
It’s inappropriate. I don’t believe the United States can’t see this. So I’ve been studying with colleagues from various places recently on how to maintain stability. This matter will also be your job in the future.”
Hearing such suggestive words, Middleton undoubtedly puffed up his chest with pride, "The secretary-general's long-term hard work has been an example for the entire Whitehall."
"Although it is true, don't say it like that." Alan Wilson stood up and poured a cup of coffee for the second-in-command in Whitehall, and then said hurriedly, "There is a saying in the East that it is a crime to possess a treasure, which refers to..."
After explaining the crime of possessing a treasure, Alan Wilson counted on his fingers one by one, including oil from Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, minerals from Australia, minerals and food from Rhodesia, and even the offshore financial center of Newfoundland's fishing grounds. Which one is not?
Assets that cannot be measured in numbers?
And these belong to the management of Whitehall, and belong to the wealth that everyone in the British Empire can benefit from.
Americans don’t want to either? Although the United States is already rich enough, who can have too much wealth? From the British perspective, every loss will cause Britain to bleed.
Who wouldn’t like a place with fewer things to do and a lot of resources? But in places where maintenance costs are high, Alan Wilson has already scraped the land and thrown it away, and now what’s left are high-quality assets.
Middleton, holding a cup of coffee, listened to the Cabinet Secretary's indoctrination, "Actually, what makes us worse than the United States is that we have a smaller base. I never thought Americans were so smart. In fact, in the past few decades, we have
In the middle of the year, I laughed at the United States countless times. But they are so big that even if they make many mistakes, they are not fatal. We cannot make so many mistakes. And considering the fate of Japan and Germany, we cannot sell our sovereignty.
Be a follower."
When talking about the current amount of international trade settlements and the territories distributed in different parts of the earth, Alan Wilson was not praising himself, although he was fully qualified. Instead, he hoped that Middleton could also shoulder this important task. Now
The difficulty is lower than that in the 1950s and 1960s.
At that time, decolonization was like a mountain and a tsunami. Not to mention Britain, France, which had always resolutely maintained its status as a great power, was not happy that Algeria was left alone? At that time, there was really no way.
"Now independent countries have gone through decades of development. If they can do it, they can do it. If they don't, they can't. They are luckier than the Dutch. The British colonies have not been smashed into their hands. The remaining places, with the framework we have built, can
It has far surpassed the surrounding independent countries. It’s no wonder these countries are really poor.”
There are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys are kings. It is very suitable to be used in Rhodesia and Malaya. The difference between independence and non-independence is visible to the naked eye.
Alan Wilson still paid more attention to Asia. After all, Malaya could reach South Asia and was across the sea from East Asia. It was visible to the two most populous countries, which made it easier for Britain to maintain its influence.
Middleton also agreed with Alan Wilson, "It is true that there are some independent voices in Malaya, but compared with 20 or 30 years ago, the militants can be said to have decreased to the point where they are almost invisible."
"Times are changing, and Indonesia has kept a lower profile." Alan Wilson said, "When it comes to safeguarding overseas rights and interests, politicians, whether they are the Labor Party or the Conservative Party, are not trustworthy. Back then, they did not hesitate to fight for their own parliamentary seats.
Are you willing to sacrifice some petty gains, now what?"
"When British people want to immigrate to Australia now, they don't think about it. In fact, with a little compromise, Britain can build a closer British Empire. Going to Australia today is equivalent to going to Wales, and there is no need to wait in the immigration department."
This is the result of Alan Wilson's efforts to maintain it. In the world he remembers, the dignity of British citizens has long been inferior to Australia's living standards. How can there be anything to be proud of?
If you want to immigrate, you still have to look at the Australian government's attitude, how many places they give you, and you have to compete with people from other countries.
But in Middleton's eyes, the meaning of Alan Wilson's mention of Australia is that he hopes that when he becomes cabinet secretary in the future, he will continue to protect the home of half of the British aristocracy.
On the issue of how to face the United States, the two also discussed for a while and decided to try their best to be friendly, but to safeguard British interests.
After all, the strength of the United States is there, and it should try not to offend as much as possible. There are already many American military bases in this era, and their distribution is also very secret. Almost everywhere the British and French troops exist, the US military is present.
There are no US military bases in Latin America, Brazil and Argentina. In Europe, there are Britain and France. As for military bases in Southeast Asia, they are already rare and sparse places where US military bases are found in the world.
Speaking of which, that means Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. As for other countries, including Thailand, which is sandwiched between Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, Indonesia will definitely not exist if it turns red.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! It is impossible for India to allow the United States to station troops in its own country. Yin Lang has already revolutionized, so the US military bases in the area east of the Persian Gulf are not widespread, but very concentrated.
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The African region has always been a weak link among imperialist powers. The United States' strategic sequence is definitely stronger than Antarctica, so the United States does not have many military bases in Africa.
In fact, considering the Soviet Union's previous control of Eastern Europe, if we compare the military bases of Britain, the United States, and France, it seems that in terms of coverage, Britain and France together have the capital to bargain with the United States. In matters concerning America, Britain and France
The interests of the two countries are not great. France runs Africa and Britain runs Asia. They are two countries with large populations. In addition, Yin Lang, a powerful figure in the Middle East, is also a place where American influence cannot enter.
"If the Soviet Union completely loses its influence in Eastern Europe, it may destroy the balance." Middleton stood next to the supreme authority, pointing at the world map, and also explaining his own views, "From our perspective
, the best way is to borrow the power of the United States and let the power of the United States stand on the front line with regional powers, but it is best not to have excess power to dictate to Europe."
Alan Wilson took a sip of coffee and agreed with the successor's views, "So the relationship with France should at least not be too bad to prevent the Atlanticists from going crazy from time to time. But I think, even if I have retired by then, in this kind of situation
Maybe it can still help you."
Middleton actually has a background, which is why he has received the attention of the supreme authority and been promoted rapidly. This background is that Middleton's father is a veteran of World War II, and he is actually from a family with a title of Lord.
This background is not strong. After all, there are thousands of families in the UK like this. After Middleton's father returned from joining the army, he divorced his mother and her mother went to the United States.
After investigating his life experience, Alan Wilson promoted a group of civil servants with similar backgrounds. I don’t expect you to be anti-American, but obviously you can’t be pro-American. There are always more ways than difficulties. In order to ensure reliable government representation
From generation to generation, he tried his best.
Alan Wilson suggested that at this time, he should go abroad to inspect the work. After all, after taking office, he would be able to get acquainted with colleagues in various places. Middleton accepted this suggestion and set the first stop in Berlin, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Germany, and then
Go somewhere else.
"Isn't this not good?" Alan Wilson pretended to be modest and said to himself that your purpose is too obvious. You clearly know that my son is working in Berlin.
"Sir, my purpose for doing this is actually the same as yours. I hope that a reliable government can be passed down from generation to generation." Middleton replied in a tone of not shying away from relatives, "Taking national interests as the criterion, this
It’s all what I should do.”
"Okay, you need to show your decisiveness in front of everyone." Alan Wilson did not stop him and allowed Middleton to freely express himself.
Middleton set off, and Alan Wilson pointed for a moment, and said with a smile, "If I remember the time correctly, the time for German reunification has come, hehe."
Obviously, Britain's targeted efforts were successful in preventing the reunification of Germany. Not only that, he remembered that historically Kohl was in power in Germany until 1998.
One characteristic of German Prime Ministers is that although they implement a parliamentary system, many of them have been in power for a very long time, unlike countries with ordinary parliamentary systems that are constantly torn apart by internal strife.
It's a pity that Kohl, the chancellor who still had eight years left in power, was completely ruined this time. He had to recuperate due to physical reasons and left the throne of Germany's chancellor.
A few hours later, Middleton had already appeared in Berlin and expressed his closeness to Arnold who came to greet him. The two talked and laughed, as if they had known each other for a long time.