"Arrogant Americans!" George Pidour was a little angry. The situation on the Indochina Peninsula was extremely important to France. Normally, the situation on the Korean Peninsula could be suppressed. After all, the Korean War was over, so it was not very important.
But from the perspective of Americans, the Korean Peninsula has American interests in it. The situation in Vietnam, at least for now, has nothing to do with the United States. It is a matter for the French. Therefore, the two major issues of this Geneva Conference are the ongoing war in Vietnam.
The secondary issue, North Korea, which the United States is more concerned about, became the main issue.
Dulles had been nagging about North Korea for so long, but in the end he made little progress, and the French defenders at Dien Bien Phu couldn't hold on. Only then did they get to the Vietnam issue, which was of great concern to France. There wasn't much discussion yet. The defenders at Dien Bien Phu
was defeated.
In George Pidoul's opinion, Americans have wasted too much time because they have ended the Korean War for a year.
"This matter ultimately needs to be discussed between the two of us. During this period, due to the North Korean issue, the relationship between the United States and China and the Soviet Union is very poor, so if we want to talk, we will inform the United States after there is a consensus." Morris saw George.
·Pidul came to the door and after listening to what the other party said, he also gave his own judgment.
First of all, the Vietnam issue has little to do with the United States. The previous relationship between the United States and the opposite group on the North Korean issue was already very bad. The former is unjustifiable for the United States to contribute, while the latter is even more serious and may even be counterproductive.
Therefore, Morrison believes that it is better and easier for Britain and France to win support from the United States after they have reached a consensus with each other.
"Talk to China?" George Pidour had some questions. "Can we bypass the Soviet Union?"
"If the Chinese are smart, they should have similar ideas to ours. After reaching a consensus, Molotov will know, just like we will inform the Americans later." Morrison smiled slightly, and they all belong to the same country.
Diplomats, who is worse at these tricks?
This kind of private transaction naturally does not require the two of them to come forward in person. At least for the UK, black-box operations have never been unfamiliar.
As the head of a country's diplomacy, they also know that even behind-the-scenes operations are not easy, and the harm of rashly stepping forward and failing to achieve their goals is also great. There is a saying that is right, there is no small matter in diplomacy.
Of course, it is not easy to get what you can't get on the battlefield at the negotiation table. You have to talk, and you have to demonstrate, and the best way is undoubtedly military force.
In Kuala Lumpur, the capital of British Malaya, Alan Wilson received a call from the British Army Command at his home. He was focused on her Royal Highness the Princess who walked out of the bathroom. This is what she should do. How noble the Princess is.
There should be this kind of treatment that does not leave the sight.
"Your eyes are about to catch fire." Princess Margaret, wiping her hair, looked sideways and waited until the man put down the phone before reminding her.
"If something happens to you, I really can't imagine how the country will deal with me." Putting his second brother in a less restrictive position, Alan Wilson sternly expressed the importance he attached to the princess's safety.
"It's the most unsafe place here." Princess Margaret snorted softly, and then asked who called.
"Commander Bilton, we have to make some gestures, such as going to Tokyo Bay for a military exercise." Alan Wilson said without hesitation, "It is to help the French strengthen their momentum. Now that Dien Bien Phu is defeated, we
If we don't help, the French people's situation will be even more embarrassing."
If you ask him if he is willing, of course he is not willing. The cost of this military exercise must be borne by the colony itself, but if the exercise does not last long, it should not be considered a heavy burden.
As colonial commissioner, Alan Wilson immediately proved his expertise, taking a piece of paper and starting adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
He would definitely not use too many fleets. A large fleet would be a gold-swallowing behemoth, but it would not do if it was too small. Considering the financial level of the colony, he had a rough idea in mind, and he was ready to talk to General Bilton.
The current British Royal Navy is not just two or three kittens in the 21st century. Even if it only dispatches some warships in Hong Kong and Malaya, it is very impressive. It seems that there will be more warships in later generations.
This Tokyo Bay exercise is indeed a gesture, but the dispatch of the Royal Navy is definitely not a trivial matter. Alan Wilson believes that the adoption of this kind of decision that is not in line with the style of the Labor Party has shown great sincerity.
"I didn't expect that before the Suez Canal War, Britain looked like a big country." Alan Wilson left home and sat in the back seat of a Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost with his hands on his chest, looking like he was thinking.
In fact, considering the scale of Vietnam, it is just the right time for the UK to establish its authority and feel like old-style imperialism. Moreover, France has just been defeated in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. If the UK does this, it will bring its own traffic and there will be no lack of attention.
What does Britain need now? Of course, it is to find an opponent without the ability to resist, to prove that Britain is okay. If you think about it this way, Vietnam is really suitable.
In the British military headquarters, Alan Wilson walked all the way and directly arrived at General Bilton's conference room. As the administrator of the colony, many people in the military knew him, and he was not hindered.
As for the difference between the High Commissioner and the Governor, this is also an important difference. The Governor of Hong Kong can mobilize the British garrison in Hong Kong, but Alan Wilson cannot. He could mobilize the garrison in Newfoundland because at that time in London
In the eyes of senior officials, Newfoundland was ready to be abandoned. As a result, after a referendum, Newfoundland did not break away from the United Kingdom, but became a royal territory.
In other words, it was a mistake made by London's political circles. Newfoundland was in a special period, and Alan Wilson made a mistake.
"Alan, the expenses for this exercise will be borne by Malaya and Xiangjiang." General Bilton saw Alan Wilson coming in and said directly, "The location is in Tokyo Bay. This is an opportunity to show off muscles, and maybe even
There will also be warships entering the inland river."
"What if there are mines in the inland river? That's not very safe." Alan Wilson raised a concern upon hearing this, "We don't even know whether Tokyo Bay is safe, otherwise there will be unpredictable consequences in an exercise."
Although Alan Wilson once said something like shelling coastal defenses, at this time, he still did not want the consequences of capsizing in the ditch. The British purpose was to demonstrate and not to be embarrassed.
"It should not be so. Many places in North Vietnam have just fallen, and North Vietnam is not in control." General Bilton frowned slightly, then shook his head and said, "The risk is also controllable."
"I hope so!" Alan Wilson sighed. Maybe the British on the warship also thought so about the Amethyst incident. "What is the scale of the exercise?"
"Deploy warships of all levels to form a task force to patrol Tokyo Bay, mainly warships from Malaya and Xiangjiang ports." General Bilton mentioned casually, this is not a secret.
Alan Wilson nodded, but even so, this fleet must also have battleships and aircraft carriers. Although the Royal Navy's large aircraft carriers are in the mainland and the Mediterranean, there are still aircraft carriers built during World War II in both places, at least they have not been retired yet.
After all, he is the son-in-law of the Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, and he has a certain understanding of the current Royal Navy.
After discussing for a while, there was nothing left to say. A few hours later, the warships in Malacca and Penang left the port. They would join the warships in the South China Sea and Hong Kong to form a task force to patrol Tokyo Bay.
It must be said that many of the warships under the Pacific Fleet, which currently uses the Malayan port as its home port, are relatively old. Although they are still great weapons against the third world, they do need careful maintenance once they are deployed.
After World War II, Britain had many warships still under construction and faced an embarrassing situation. Not to mention those warships that were already in service, some were even under construction and had not yet been completed, but they were already facing the embarrassment of falling behind.
Already.
But no matter what, the British Royal Navy was dispatched and held military exercises in the Gulf of Tonkin to frighten North Vietnam, which felt good about itself.
At this moment, when Europe is at war with each other and the war in Asia continues, Ellen Wilson is also very busy. Several actresses are actually very busy. Hedy Lamarr and Ingrid Bergman are already bosses. It is impossible.
Leave your company for an extended period of time.
Marilyn Monroe is not free. Although she is the current dream girl of the American public, she cannot not work for a long time.
Alan Wilson had great tolerance for these beautiful women and respected them in the colony he managed. When he bid farewell to Hedy Lamarr and Ingrid Bergman and returned to Paris, he was reluctant to leave and beat his chest.
The look shocked even Marilyn Monroe.
"I can't tell you're very popular." Marilyn Monroe pouted, "I've seen too many men like you who reveal their true nature."
"I have always been a good person, even your American celebrities said so." Alan Wilson put his hands on his waist and said, "At least while you are here as a guest, I should not be rude in any way."
Marilyn Monroe also admitted, then nodded and said, "This is a good experience for me. If I always stay in the United States, I may lack experience."
"With this kind of understanding, you really don't look like an American." Alan Wilson was shocked. Is this still the blind and arrogant American in his eyes? He actually became humble.
Marilyn Monroe was angry. She now felt that this British man had a prejudice against the United States. She had heard similar words more than once.
As expected, he is a hypocritical and arrogant British man. Her evaluation of this man is no different from the American in Alan Wilson's mind. It is simply a cycle.
"Actually, it doesn't matter if you return to the country, the current local situation is a bit delicate." Alan Wilson already knew that the dream girl in the eyes of Americans had set a return date.