Chapter 1017 Duel with Germany and America

It is no exaggeration to describe this meeting as hitting it off. Germany is currently short of labor, with 300,000 vacant jobs across the country, while Iran's unemployment rate has skyrocketed due to British sanctions.

Although the best Aryan statement is politically incorrect because of the defeat of the Third Reich, it does not mean that no one in Germany believes this statement. Opposition to defeat but not anti-war also exists in Germany. And Germany also needs a reliable energy supplier.

Because of the objective factors of Germany’s coastline, the division of the North Sea is at a disadvantage compared with the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Norway. Compared with Germany’s huge manufacturing industry, the share of North Sea oil in the hands of Germany can only be said to be better than nothing.

For various reasons, this was almost a win-win situation. At the beginning of 1960, Britain ushered in the Federal Republic of Germany, its rival in both world wars, which gave Britain a critical blow that no one expected. to the fact.

On January 1, the Federal Republic of Germany announced the signing of a labor introduction agreement with Iran, and came up with four standards. It is limited to unmarried people, family members cannot follow the workers to Germany, the working period must not exceed two years, and they must be educated people. .

At the current juncture when the UK is imposing sanctions on Iran, the German government's actions are undoubtedly a stab in the back of the UK.

Alan Wilson didn't need to say anything. The whole country was filled with simple emotions. They thought so, and even some remarks about being wary of Germany were circulated among the people again.

"I'll be right over." Alan Wilson, who was driving Greta Garbo with one hand, nodded while holding a microphone in one hand.

"Is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling you?" Greta Garbo glanced at the man clearly and whispered, "It's time to work. You can't just lie in bed and watch the birds. What are you going to do?"

"In principle, we are prepared to sanction Germany." Alan Wilson stood up and dressed, finally transforming from playing in the free world to a well-dressed beast. "In the face of sanctions against Iran, it is impossible not to make some reactions."

After dressing up, Ellen Wilson bent down and had a verbal battle with Greta Garbo, "Don't forget to exercise, wait until I come back from my work."

To be honest, among these ladies with the same status as their wives, Hedy Lamarr and Greta Garbo can really gain a foothold in the fame and fortune fair with just their faces.

Ellen Wilson also didn't expect that it would be Greta Garbo, the oldest woman, who could best withstand the passage of time. The original one was indeed amazing.

This is also the reason why Hedy Lamarr's idea of ​​going under the knife was severely stopped by Alan Wilson. Plastic surgery can elevate mediocre people to another level. For a woman like Hedy Lamarr, destroying the muscle tissue on her face will only disappoint her.

Half an hour later, the Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was carrying a heavy load, appeared in front of Foreign Secretary Macmillan with a cup of soaked wolfberry to discuss this time the Federal Republic of Germany stabbed the United Kingdom in the back.

"If this was the UK fifty years ago, considering the presence of British troops stationed in Germany, the current discussion should be whether to overthrow the current German government." Alan Wilson looked like an old-school gentleman and said the most emblematic of the empire. doctrine, and then changed the topic, "If there is no response, citizens may have doubts about the capabilities of this government, so we must now consider a way that is less harmful to the relationship between the two countries while expressing our solemn position." method of sanctions.”

Alan Wilson's opinion is simple. First of all, we cannot treat it as if nothing happened, otherwise it may jeopardize the government's support rating. But if we go to war, it seems that it is a bit of a fuss.

It is impossible not to respond, otherwise it will damage the UK's leadership of the European Community, but if it imposes sanctions on important German industries, it may also hurt itself. The trade between the UK and Germany is still quite large.

"Sanction Germany?" Macmillan asked hesitantly, "Is the move too big?"

“The key point is that Germany’s actions to help Iran cannot be concealed.

"Alan Wilson said solemnly, "We have to give an explanation to the citizens. We have to sanction some German industries so that we can calm the anger of the citizens. Of course, this measure still needs to be determined. I am going to communicate with the Ministry of Interior and the industrial department to ask them to provide some categories for sanctions that will not harm the economic and trade relations between the two countries. "

This is another question that is both necessary and necessary. The new government has only been in power for half a year, and the conservative party, which is known for its patriotism, came to power. When he came to power, he lost Iran without saying a word? Even if you lose it, you have to act like you're fighting back, you can't just act like it.

"As for internal propaganda, challenging Germany and the United States alone should be enough for citizens to understand the government's determination to defend the country."

Alan Wilson eloquently said, "This way, even if it fails in the end, citizens will not blame the government for it."

"Won't it undermine the unity of the free world?" Macmillan asked again and again, fearing that the situation would get out of control.

"Probably not. In a few days, I will come up with a list of sanctions categories and hand them over to the cabinet. Everything is on my shoulders, dear minister, I am a pro-American faction." Alan Wilson solemnly dealt with Macmillan.

There is no obstacle to British public opinion in striking a heavy blow to Germany, even though both countries are German in a broad sense.

But the UK doesn’t think so. In the UK’s eyes, Germany’s Germanic propaganda is similar to the Aryans in the broad sense recognized by Iran. They are a bunch of lunatics. Who wants to talk to you?

"Although I don't want to take advantage of the tragedy, you asked for it. Don't blame me." Alan Wilson walked out of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. He had already thought of a way to challenge Germany and the United States in this round. Two areas of sanctions against Germany were biopharmaceuticals and chemical industry. .

On the one hand, this is because of industrial conflicts, and on the other hand, there is a tragic event that the UK should avoid. This is the thalidomide incident that originated in Germany and affected many countries.

Around the 1960s, doctors in at least fifteen countries in Europe and the United States were using this medicine to treat women's pregnancy reactions. Many people did not vomit after taking the medicine, and their nausea symptoms were significantly improved, so it became " Ideal for pregnant women."

As a result, "Thalidomide" was mass-produced and sold. In the Federal Republic of Germany alone, nearly one million people had taken "Thalidomide", and the monthly sales of "Thalidomide" reached the level of one ton. In some states of the Federal Republic of Germany, patients can purchase "Thalidomide" without a doctor's prescription.

This drug was first developed by the Grennansu Pharmaceutical Factory in Germany and was used as a prescription drug for the first time. When thalidomide was first introduced, scientists said it could control stress during pregnancy, prevent nausea in pregnant women, and have a hypnotic effect.

The thalidomide incident led to the emergence of a large number of seal babies around the world, and many pregnant women suffered premature births and miscarriages. The UK is the country most affected after Germany.

Among the major countries, the United States was spared because this type of drug was banned in the United States and the drugs entering the United States were smuggled. Naturally, China was not affected. The reason is simple: China is too poor. The country affected in Asia is Japan.

Now, taking advantage of the Federal Republic of Germany's backstab against the UK, Alan Wilson wants to ban German biopharmaceuticals from entering the UK, and even the entire Commonwealth market.

"The chemical industry is not easy to deal with. It involves too many aspects. Biopharmaceuticals are fine." When Markins saw Alan Wilson coming to his door, he smiled bitterly when he learned about the situation. "Is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs really planning to sanction Germany? No. Is it your personal idea?"

"Of course!" Alan Wilson coughed softly, "Of course not. The main reason is to defend the dignity of the United Kingdom, which drives us to fight back. Now all citizens are watching. Since the chemical industry is widely involved, we can change the approach and formulate The list will be divided into batches, starting with biopharmaceuticals, and let out rumors that the second batch of lists includes those in the chemical industry. If citizens are already satisfied, there is no need to release the second batch of lists."

"Is it really you?" Makins looked disgusted, and even though his thoughts were patriotic, he asked, "What's the reason?"

"Pamela has a pharmaceutical industry in India that has been developing for a long time and is now on the right track. What's the reason?" Alan Wilson put his hands in his pockets and said with an upright face.

"This reason is perfect, leave it to me." Maxins raised his eyebrows and agreed decisively.

In early 1960, only a few days after the Federal Republic of Germany announced that it had signed a labor import agreement with Iran.

When public sentiment among British citizens was raging and anti-German waves were spreading, the Eden government announced sanctions on all German biopharmaceutical products, banning them from entering the British and even Commonwealth markets.

And it was also released that this is only the first batch of sanctions, and it does not rule out that there will be a second and third batch.

The Federal Government of Germany immediately responded, believing that the sanctions launched by the UK were essentially a trade war. "The British government's move is not good for the UK, not good for Germany, and even worse for the entire world. Britain and Germany are each other's important markets. As soon as possible, A situation has been formed in which you are surrounded by me and I am surrounded by you. This not only harms the interests of Germany, but also harms the interests of the United Kingdom. I hope that the Eden government can stop when enough is enough and withdraw its decision to sanction Germany."

"Germany and the UK are not rivals, but should be mutually beneficial partners. One-sided sanctions on the UK will ultimately suffer."

In a one-on-one challenge between Germany and the United States, I, the British, are invincible. Alan Wilson, who is jumping up and down to promote sanctions against Germany, lingers in the world of luxury cars to enrich his test drive experience.

This time, the United Kingdom included German biopharmaceuticals in the sanctions list, which also shocked its friends in the European Community. Is the empire on which the sun never sets returned? They even sanctioned Germany. Germany is not Iceland. The two are completely different.

Other countries also know that the reason for the sanctions this time is that Germany helped Iran, which caused friction between Britain and Germany. They can only express their opinions about the overall situation, and dare not read too much into it.