The most hotly discussed thing among Paris citizens throughout August is the Cannes International Film Festival, which has just begun. Many Hollywood stars from Paris are also coming to Paris. The arrival of these stars makes the passionate and romantic French people extremely excited. Many glamorous stars
became the center of the newspaper.
On August 29, 1949, a huge shock came from the Soviet Union and was monitored by the United Kingdom and the United States. The nuclear monopoly that the United States had maintained for four years was broken.
As the Cannes International Film Festival came to an end, the United States sent a reconnaissance plane deep into the Soviet Union and detected radioactive elements spreading in the air, proving the fact that the Soviet Union had successfully tested a nuclear bomb.
At the movie event that citizens of various countries care about, the romantic affairs of handsome men and beautiful women are discussed, but the British and American senior officials are silent.
"The Soviets are ahead of us. Can the finished product of the alloy tube project be produced?" Prime Minister Attlee asked solemnly at the cabinet meeting, "What should we do now? Both the United States and the Soviet Union have nuclear bombs, but we are the only one.
I don’t have any in hand! How can I protect the position of the British Empire?”
"According to the report of the project leader, we will be able to produce the finished product by the end of the year at most. What was unexpected was the Soviet Union. It is hard to imagine that they were ahead of us." Defense Minister Albert Alexander also expressed his concern about the successful test of the Soviet nuclear explosion.
Shocked by the news.
"We must come up with something that is enough to defend the interests of the British Empire. This is what we must do." Attlee said in a serious tone, "Time is precious. I hope all gentlemen understand this."
There are many things that put Prime Minister Attlee under pressure. The situation in the Far East was already worrying, and now such bad news has come.
After the meeting, Cabinet Secretary Norman Brooke entered the Prime Minister's Office, took out a stack of documents and said, "Prime Minister, this is a message from the United States. How do you respond?"
"Norman, you know it." Attlee ignored the documents in front of him and sighed, "This is unfortunate news for the British Empire. The Soviets were already indestructible on land. Now it is even more difficult.
It's become more difficult to deal with, and what we have to say is that Europe has become more dangerous."
"Maybe yes!" Norman Brook pondered for a moment and said, "I believe Washington is also in shock now."
"Of course. Truman must be anxious now, and so am I." Prime Minister Attlee said with a wry smile.
After thinking for a long time, Prime Minister Attlee began to read the documents sent by the United States on the significance of establishing the Export Control Coordination Committee.
The United States has more than just this suggestion. There is also a suggestion about the merger of the three districts. It also stated that if London can quickly promote the merger of the occupied areas of the three countries, it can obtain benefits in exchange. It also pointed out that after the merger of the three districts to establish a central government, Germany
, can be used as a natural defense against the Soviet Union's attack on Western Europe.
"It seems we have to agree!" Attlee took a few glances, thought for a while and said, "I now feel that the entire British Empire is in crisis, there is a crisis overseas, there is a crisis in Europe, even if it currently maintains 800,000
The military strength still feels not enough at all.”
"Yes, Prime Minister, the Far East, the Middle East, and Europe all need military assistance. At present, the situation in the Far East is the most precarious, but once a crisis breaks out, it will be the most deadly in Europe." Norman Brooke said with a bitter smile.
"Don't we have a suitable talent in the Far East?" Prime Minister Attlee said suddenly, "I remember Allen is a talent in this field. Can he stabilize the situation in Asia?"
"Actually, I've been thinking recently about where he would be more suitable. But recently he's been making friends with McCarthy!" Norman Brooke introduced Alan Wilson's work in the United States, and did not hide that Alan Wilson didn't even know much about the Boston Consulate.
After returning home, the only thing that stood out was the deep friendship that McCarthy established.
"If he really has that wish, let him go to Malaya to stabilize the local situation. Wait and bring him back first." Attlee did not hesitate for too long and decided directly.
On September 3, Alan Wilson also knew about the successful explosion of the Soviet nuclear bomb. It was not because of his great intelligence channels. McCarthy was criticizing the Truman administration on TV and used the fact that the Soviet nuclear bomb successfully exploded to prove his remarks.
The federal government was filled with Soviet spies and was riddled with holes infiltrated by the Soviets.
"I remember countless remarks proving that the Soviet Union will not master nuclear bombs within ten years. They are backward and poor. Now I want the gentlemen who were very optimistic about this to explain where the Soviet Union's nuclear bomb technology came from.
"." McCarthy's spittle seemed to be able to fly through the screen, and the whole person was very emotional.
Of course, in the eyes of McCarthy supporters, this sentiment of no one loves America more than me is the real America. The so-called well-dressed government officials are not American at all.
"Your friend is stealing the show!" Vivien Leigh leaned on the man's shoulder, pretending to be very interested in politics.
"Needless to say, the news of the successful explosion of the Soviet nuclear bomb will definitely keep the FBI busy." Alan Wilson chuckled and said, "Hey, London has already called me back."
"Then you go back!" Vivien Leigh looked at Alan Wilson understandingly, "I will come to you after I give birth to the child."
"I'm going to hand over the work, and it won't be too late in the next few days." Alan Wilson touched the British treasure's belly, "I have to hand over the work, and it won't be too late until the new Boston consul arrives in the United States."
He wanted to delay going back until Vivien Lean gave birth to her child. The reason was that he wanted to have a farewell ceremony with his friends in the United States. McCarthy was also specifically mentioned in the telegram.
"Actually, what do Americans have to panic about? Can't they do their own research?" Alan Wilson listened to McCarthy's loud voice on TV and said without saltiness.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Nuclear bombs are such terrible weapons. People say they can destroy the earth." Vivien Leigh disagreed a little. When she saw the remarks on TV, it was not said by this man at all.
That way.
"Ants always think highly of their own status. They may not even be able to destroy the human race, but they still want to destroy the earth. It's so interesting." Alan Wilson burst out laughing. "It's so interesting that Americans have such crazy self-confidence and low self-esteem.
, one moment says that it is impossible for the Soviets to manufacture nuclear weapons, and the other moment says that the earth will be destroyed, can we unite our opinions and speak together?"
Regarding the explosion of Soviet nuclear weapons, it seems that it has greatly stimulated the Americans. But as far as Alan Wilson sees it, this matter is so simple. The so-called Soviet spies have obtained American information. Even if all of it is true, it is only a small part of it.
use.
The emergence of projects like this cannot be solved through theft. The Soviet Union itself has this strength.
Just like the Soviet Union also helped a certain big country with its nuclear project, who can say that the nuclear weapons of a certain big country are all the credit of the Soviet Union and that it did nothing? Anyone who dares to say so will be sprayed to death!
But this is the case for most people. They must have gone through careful research and arduously started from scratch. Even if they get help from outside, it must be the result of their own efforts. But the same thing happens to other countries, that is, stealing
of.
Why don't Americans calculate how much help they received from Britain's earlier alloy tube project? And then regret it later?
Alan Wilson, in the name of handover, had a drink with McCarthy, "Joseph, my friend, I may have to return to my homeland. My working experience here is a day worth remembering, and the biggest gain is getting to know you."
"Oh, Allen, are you going back?" McCarthy said with some surprise, "This time you are here to say goodbye to me."
"If you have the opportunity to go to London or take a vacation somewhere else, if it's a British Overseas Territory, I can help you arrange it." Alan Wilson admitted sideways that his work as the consul in Boston has ended, "About the next step
Where we will go has not yet been determined. But no matter where I am, your friendship with me will not change, and we will not become estranged because of our age."
Alan Wilson looked sincere, and he had even decided to help the other party kill Chaplin, but there is a high probability that there may be some conspiracy theories that Chaplin's death may be related to the United States.
It happened that Chaplin had just been deported from the United States. Isn't this very appropriate?
Although it is morally unjustifiable to attack a world-renowned comedy master. However, in order to add fire to the American film industry and even the entire domestic environment, he believes that it is worth paying a small price.
Besides, he was not ready to take action immediately. Alan Wilson accidentally remembered that after Chaplin was deported, he would make a movie criticizing the United States. It seemed to be called King of New York, which contained his own experience of being deported from the United States. Wait until this movie
It should be more appropriate to start using it after it comes out.
McCarthy didn't know that his old friend was full of bad intentions, and he was ready to attribute the death of a comedy master to American factors.
However, Alan Wilson also showed a sincere side, which was considered as advice to McCarthy before leaving, "My friend Joseph, I have met many congressmen, and they may be different from those in the United States, but I believe that things are done from the same perspective.
Similarly, congressmen like you are very real. Although they show the support of American citizens, they may also be used by bad people, and I am very worried about this."
McCarthy was also taken aback by Alan Wilson's sincere performance. He understood that this young foreign friend was showing his true feelings in reminding him, and he was quite moved and said, "Alan, don't be so sad. You may be even more sentimental after returning to China."
Taken seriously by London."
"I hope so, but I'm talking about you now, Joseph." Alan Wilson was not changed. "We civil servants in Whitehall spend most of our time studying elected members, and we also know how to deal with these members. If I
If you are an American, the congressmen who serve you every day may find ways to deal with you."
"Don't criticize forces that are too powerful. For example, people in the literary and art circles have little energy but great harm, so they are a good target. But many departments cannot be touched. Once these departments have great power, once they join forces to deal with you, the consequences will be disastrous. In the end,
The most powerful department is undoubtedly the military, and you should never offend the military at any time."
McCarthy listened to the heartfelt words of his old friend and heard the sincerity he had never seen before. He finally agreed, "My friend, I have taken note of your suggestion. When the day comes when you return to China, I will definitely come to say goodbye."