Chapter 843: Building an aircraft carrier using PPT
It's all about money, and he understands that better than anyone, and that won't change just because Britain is out of debt.
When the CVA-01 plan was placed in front of the Cabinet Secretary, Norman Brooke's face flashed with helplessness, "I even suspect that the First Sea Lord specially called you back."
"Absolutely not, dear Sir. It was me who discovered the business opportunity!" Alan Wilson said solemnly, "Although within the scope of work of the Colonial Commissioner, I should have nothing to do with this matter, but out of the patriotism of a British citizen I cannot turn a blind eye to this, as well as the integrity of a member of Whitehall and the spirit of ownership of the country. When the country is in difficulty, individuals need to maintain keen insight and not let go of any clues, including but not limited to... …Overall coordination…”
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs you." Norman Brooke listened to the words without changing his expression, picked up the CVA-01 plan and shook his head, "No matter whether it is land, sea or air, there are countless armament plans, but implementation costs money. What will the next government do in this regard?”
Alan Wilson said in his heart that this is not a problem with the Labor government. This is because the Conservative Party did not come forward this time. Otherwise, in the next three years, the original time and space would have reduced the 700,000 British troops to 375,000, which is almost A generous act of cutting in half.
"Only by being good at using the soft power accumulated over the past century can we implement the plan of flying on both sides. Only then can we gain enough operating space. Dear Sir, this time I am going to Canberra. Australia intends to form an aircraft carrier formation. Of course it is not the current Royal Navy. The warships currently in service should be more advanced, such as the Queen class."
Seeing Norman Brooke's interest, Alan Wilson continued, "After the discovery of iron ore in Australia, the United States formed a win-win relationship with the Malayan colonies because of its rich resources and low demand due to distance. Mineral exports It made Australia rich, and the steel processed from Malaya came to Europe. Entering the big cycle, Jazz must understand this. I mean, Australia's finances are unprecedentedly abundant, and it is very normal to want to be appropriately armed. "
"That's it!" Norman Brook squinted his eyes to taste it carefully, and suddenly smiled, "Tell me what you think."
"Actually, we all know that normal upgrading is necessary, and we have no intention to accuse the cabinet of trying to control military spending. However, there are many models of arms sales, and sometimes they can be innovative. The key lies in sincerity."
"From a national perspective, Australia is a reliable target for the UK. It is alone in the southern hemisphere and urgently needs the support of its mother country. It has abundant finances and will never be hostile to the UK. It is difficult to find such an excellent arms sales partner. .Since Australia has taken the initiative, the UK should of course do all it can to help. What I mean is..."
Alan Wilson talked about Russia's aircraft carrier operations against India, and then added, "Of course, I am not trying to harm Australia. This matter is a win-win situation. The United Kingdom also needs to upgrade. Australia has security needs, and the United Kingdom There is a need to keep the shipbuilding industry alive.”
"It's a very novel idea. In fact, we are also helping. It was requested by Australia." Norman Brooke's eyes lit up. When it comes to an increase in military expenditure, it will definitely not pass the cabinet level, but if it only increases a small amount of expenditure, he will also
I believe the cabinet will not be too unkind.
Norman Brooke also hopes to stabilize the normal replacement of the Royal Navy. Although selling old aircraft carriers seems more worry-free. But as Alan Wilson said, new aircraft carriers have benefits that cannot be reflected in numbers.
Norman Brooke left the CVA-01 plan and said, "If you can negotiate it, I don't think there is a big problem with cabinet approval."
"Dear Sir, I can't go to Canberra with a draft, at least the documents from the relevant departments, if anyone thinks that this is an inevitable plan in the UK." Alan Wilson was a little embarrassed to say it, he couldn't say it clearly.
Let Australia pay for it.
Why does it need the official approval of the project from the Ministry of National Defense? It needs the approval of the cabinet. He doesn’t have Mr. Jia’s ability to build cars in ppt.
"No problem!" Norman Brook agreed happily. The project was officially approved and approved by the cabinet. It seemed difficult.
What happened to a country's official project? It can't be canceled at any time. It looks like child's play, but in fact it is child's play.
The rest belonged to Norman Brooke, and all Alan Wilson could do was wait.
At No. 10 Downing Street, Norman Brooke and Attlee had an in-depth discussion about this matter, "Norman, of course I am not hostile to the military. You know this, but the establishment of a new aircraft carrier
If it passes, what if the matter cannot be done?"
"Cancel it if you can't do it. We have canceled quite a few military projects since the war, claiming to the outside world that the technology is not mature enough." Norman Brooke said without thinking, "This is just a problem that a spokesperson can solve. Bai
Everyone can do it.”
"And in essence, this arms sale has two lines: light and dark. On the bright side, we are showing that we are selling or giving away an aircraft carrier to earn a modification fee to ensure that the shipyard can start construction. As for attracting Australia to join in jointly manufacturing the
A first-generation aircraft carrier is a secret agreement."
Attlee listened to Norman Brooke's words and asked, "Is there nothing wrong with Alan?"
"There is absolutely nothing wrong with him doing this kind of thing, and we won't lose anything if we can't negotiate. But in order to ensure the government's support for this, we'd better come up with a complete set of documents to prove that this is a formal project."
Norman Brooke spoke and gestured, and then turned the topic to the support rate, "In fact, judging from the opposition party's recovery momentum in the recent general election, some voters may prefer the opposition party's ideas on some foreign policies."
"Is that so?" Attlee was attracted by the approval rating and asked after a while, "Norman, do you think the cabinet has lost points in diplomacy?"
"Judging from the polls, the public is generally satisfied with the cabinet's economic policies. They also recognize the diplomatic results of avoiding participation in the Korean War. But when it comes to overseas interests, the opposition party always has some advantages."
"It is of course easy for those people in the Conservative Party to do nothing but talk," Prime Minister Attlee said sarcastically.
"The position of the military must always be taken into consideration. The eight hundred thousand soldiers also have a lot of public opinion. The Royal Navy is still protecting the stability of the colonies to a certain extent. The Malayan Colony has proved this."
"Okay!" Prime Minister Attlee nodded, just like Norman Brooke said, if it doesn't work, cancel it. The post-war cabinet also canceled many military projects, and it has become very skilled in similar operations.
In this arms sale, Britain showed the flexibility of old imperialism. Alan Wilson's PPT aircraft carrier suddenly changed from a sketch that can be held in one hand to one that covers all relevant departments and needs to be packed in a suitcase.
official project.
The efficiency is so fast that it is hard to imagine that this is something that an electoral country can do. It is simply more skilled than France.
At this time, Alan Wilson was not fighting alone. Countless business giants such as Jack Ma and Mr. Jia, as well as the ardent hopes of the entire cabinet, inspired his innate identity as a public servant.
One day later, Alan Wilson arrived in Rome carrying the official PPT aircraft carrier project document. Audrey Hepburn was filming War and Peace. Of course, he refused to let it go and spent one night filming the live-action version.
"You are willing to bear it. You have just stayed for one night and are leaving." Hepburn drew circles on the man's chest with her index finger, with an unknown sadness on her dignified face.
"My dear, because it involves national secrets, I can't stay too long." Alan Wilson looked distressed, as sad as Hepburn, "Sometimes, I really want to drop everything and live a peaceful life with you. Look.
When it comes to the actors you work with, I'm always afraid that you'll fall in love because of acting."
"Really? Several of my assistants haven't been in contact with you often?" Hepburn's eyes flashed with wisdom and whispered, "Don't think I don't know who found these assistants. I'm not that stupid."
"I'm worried too." Alan Wilson decisively admitted that he was afraid of losing Hepburn and would show his possessiveness when necessary.
Hepburn was very happy. This man was very honest. Although he was a little busy, he would come whenever he had time.
Then he headed to the Southern Hemisphere with the deep love of Qiuhua. The round trip made him dizzy. It was only by sheer willpower that he overcame the round-trip time difference that spanned half the world in a short period of time.
After arriving in Canberra and leaving the task of organizing documents to his wife, Alan Wilson fell asleep. He had to adjust.
"It took such a short time to travel back and forth!" Pamela Mountbatten could only shake her head and sigh, helping her husband sort out the PPT aircraft carrier documents. Now it seems that her husband needs to rest for two days.
"It is better to communicate with the Australian Prime Minister through the Governor." Princess Margaret looked at her unconscious brother-in-law and whispered, "This is more appropriate, and Marshal Slim is a soldier. Although the military branches are different, it can increase his authority.
.”
Two days later, the time management master corrected the jet lag and returned to a lively state.
Holding what was just an internal draft of the Admiralty just a few days ago, and now although the documents from various departments are complete, it is still a PPT aircraft carrier project, Alan Wilson appeared in front of Australian Prime Minister Robert Gordon Menzies
before.
At this time, Alan Wilson was confident, as if his innate self-confidence made him invulnerable.
When documents from various British departments were placed in front of Menzies one after another, Alan Wilson said with a scornful expression, "It can be said that the sale of such a weapons platform has caused quite a controversy.
But those in favor believe that Australia is different after all and cannot be compared with other countries."