The partition occupation restricted Austria's population movement and material transportation. Coupled with the original post-war labor shortage and economic depression, a period of hard life was inevitable. Although Vienna was only involved in the late war, the losses it suffered were not significant.
But this is not a big deal because compared to Berlin, the depression of the entire city is visible to the naked eye.
After dealing with the travel issues of Vienna citizens, this time the negotiations between the United States, Britain, France and the Soviet Union have just begun. Before, they were just solving the problems of Vienna citizens. To put it bluntly, just a few months ago, Vienna citizens were the entire
Enemies of the Allies.
The launch of a joint ID card is just a move to win people's hearts and is not what everyone wants at all. The partition of Vienna is very complicated. The American, British and French occupied areas are surrounded by the Soviet occupied areas. This is not surrounded by the Austrian Soviet occupied areas, but by the Soviet occupied areas of Austria.
Surrounded by the Soviet occupation area of Vienna, such a complicated division must be managed uniformly, and it cannot be managed separately like Berlin.
After solving the minor travel issues for the citizens of Vienna, the remaining control of Vienna is a major issue for the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain and France. This is also the most important stage!
Alan Wilson proposed to the European Liaison Officer and the United Kingdom that the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain and France establish a joint agency to control Vienna. If problems arise, everyone can discuss them on the principle of the majority obeying the majority.
This proposal was recognized by the United States and France, but was strongly opposed by Petrov, who believed that Vienna was currently in a special situation, and the forces opposing the Allies were still very rampant, and they could not relax at this time.
By the time of the formal negotiations, Petrov had lost his tenderness towards Alan Wilson, whom he had previously seemed quite pleasing to the eye. Who doesn't know that imperialists like the United States, Britain and France just wear a pair of trousers?
If the minority really obeys the majority, it must be that the United States, Britain and France sit together to discuss it, and then inform the Soviet Union to implement it after the discussion.
Petrov, who has already realized that there is a trap ahead, will certainly not step into the trap obediently. This is simply an insult to his own intelligence and makes him a traitor to the people.
"I really don't understand why the Soviet Union objected. In my opinion, this is a very fair solution." Stevens spoke at the suggestion of Alan Wilson, "This can bring the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain and France together."
On one level, it should be a suggestion that no one would object to, and Mr. Petrov’s objections are unreasonable.”
As soon as Stevens finished speaking, diplomats from the United States and France immediately aroused a burst of agreement and spoke in agreement. The atmosphere of a grand alliance belonging to the imperialist camp has been heightened.
"We, the Soviet Union, will not agree." Petrov refused to give in and glanced at the opposite side with a cold gaze. Why? With the 100,000 Soviet Red Army soldiers currently occupying Austria.
Petrov, who has the support of 100,000 Soviet Red Army troops, will never agree to such a proposal that may marginalize the Soviet Union on the Austrian issue. This is simply impossible.
"Mr. Petrov, we are not trying to marginalize the Soviet Union or anything!" Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit stiff, he knew in his heart that the other party was Alan Wilson, who relied on 100,000 Soviet Red Army troops. Of course he understood the so-called advantages at present.
He was limited to the rhetoric of this special diplomat, so he opened his mouth to ease the atmosphere.
The Soviet Union has a solid 100,000 occupying troops, but it has nothing on its side. The large forces of the United States, Britain and France are still in Germany. If there is really going to be a conflict, why not just stare at it?
"Actually, we don't have any objections to the current division, but the area where the headquarters of several of our countries are located. If it is managed by one country alone, then it will be disrespectful to the other three, isn't it?" Alan Wilson considered
He said slowly, "We are only talking about the issue of District 1 now."
The four-nation occupation of Vienna divided a total of 22 districts, of which the Soviet Union occupied 60% of the area. The Soviet Union's nominal area was not many, but the area was surprisingly large. The areas occupied by the United States, Britain and France increased.
It was only two-thirds of the Soviet-occupied area. This was far from dividing Berlin. It was still in the middle of the Soviet-occupied area and was surrounded.
"Area 1 is the location of the headquarters of the four countries and should not be managed by one country. It is in the center of Vienna and can be connected to the occupied areas of the four countries. Let's talk about the management of District 1 now." Alan Wilson emphasized, "
We should consider the thoughts of other countries. Now the whole world is watching us. Don't let us allies start fighting among themselves before Japan surrenders. This is very shameful."
"Well, of course we don't want to become a backward society." Petrov pondered for a moment, "I want to ask Comrade Molotov for instructions, but I can't give you an answer for the time being."
"Thank you very much!" Alan Wilson expressed his gratitude concisely and concisely. Molotov was considered by the Western world to be the second-ranking figure in the Soviet Union. After all, it is impossible for everyone to know much about Minister of Interior Beria.
Petrov was willing to truthfully report the situation here to the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was considered very sincere. Neither Alan Wilson nor the diplomats present could find anything wrong with this.
Back at Schönbrunn Palace, Alan Wilson said to Stevens, the diplomat stationed in Vienna, "Petrov's contact with the country will also take a long time, but we have one thing that needs to be resolved urgently. It can no longer be done.
If the delay continues, I will personally go to Carinthia to check out the situation and see if I can persuade the Yugoslavs to go back."
Carinthia is the southernmost state in Austria. It is currently divided into the British-occupied area of Austria. It is bordered by Slovenia and Italy to the south, and it is right next to Tito's enemy in Yugoslavia.
Although there are many countries in Europe that are founded by a single ethnic group, Carinthia is home to some Slovenes in the southern region. These Slovenes also played a role in attracting refugees from Yugoslavia.
Alan Wilson's destination is Carinthia, to persuade Yugoslav refugees to return to their country, or to fail! It depends on which future emergence will be more beneficial to Britain.
Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia, is a large city in southern Austria. It has very convenient air, rail or road transportation. It is also the actual center of the British-occupied Austria.
Petrov was in a hurry in Vienna. Alan Wilson didn't even take a breath, he came here directly and performed a game of east and west. "Send me the information on Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia immediately. Now there are borders."
How many people are there and where are they stationed?"