Chapter 1028 The Wave of Independence

Post-colonial life for these African countries? There will generally be no change in status compared to when you were a colony.

There is a saying that goes like this, "We are simply living in a tragic era, so we do not want to panic and worry about ourselves. The catastrophe has come, we are in ruins, and we have begun to build some new small habitats, To hold on to some new, small hope. It is a difficult job. There is no clear road to the future, but we make our way in circuitous ways or climb over obstacles. No matter what happens, we have to live."

This passage is perfectly suitable to describe the situation of African countries. For Britain and France, it is necessary to set up a framework before leaving so that African countries cannot be truly independent from the mother country.

If there is any place in the world that the United States has little interest in, it can only be Africa.

Whether during the Cold War or after the Cold War, the United States can establish a strong influence in Africa if it wants to.

But the United States has never done this. It has always reacted passively to its strategic arrangements in Africa. Otherwise, France would not be able to become the king and hegemony, and China would not be able to catch up from behind in Africa.

But now that he knows this trait, Alan Wilson is confident to make some arrangements in Africa.

Now it is certain that a certain big country will also find that the weak link of imperialism is in Africa. Once there is a wave of independence in Africa, it will enter Africa in a big way. Although there is no specific data, Alan Wilson can estimate that among the currencies of the free world, the pound It should be the currency with the largest reserves of a certain big country.

With sterling reserves in hand, British Africa may be chosen as the target of intervention.

In fact, this can increase the circulation of the pound. Alan Wilson should not stop it. Then Chang Gong and his group are very disgusted. The extended power of the Americans has no positive effect on the United Kingdom, so it is natural for them to be liquidated.

Watching Alan Wilson busy, the strong love in Hedy Lamar's eyes could not be turned away. Any idea of ​​this man would affect whether a country with hundreds of thousands square kilometers and a population of tens of millions would be established.

When Alan Wilson put down the telegraph, he saw Hedy Lamarr's tender gaze, making a scared expression and patting her chest. It was really unbearable. Otherwise, no matter what movie she acted in, she would always have the same expression. Hedy Lamarr, after arriving in the United States, she directly changed the beauty standards of American blonde beauties.

"What's wrong?" Hedy Lamarr asked confusedly, why did the other party react like this?

"When you were in Hollywood, all the men in America liked you." Alan Wilson asked with a sense of accomplishment.

"Almost." Hedy Lamarr was quite pleased with herself, but then felt a little disappointed, "Not necessarily now, I'm not young anymore, but fortunately I still have a good home."

Good home feels that this evaluation is very high, and he is very satisfied to be rated as the No. 1 vase in history.

In the next period of time, he will make a good layout in Africa and contribute to Africa's independence cause.

The capital of Cameroon is an inland city, and it is inconvenient for Alan Wilson to travel there. Fortunately, in modern society, telegraphs can be remotely controlled to let the French know Britain's views on Cameroon's independence.

Independent countries have certain contradictions, which will allow the sovereign country to exert a certain degree of leverage. France, as a colonial country, will definitely understand this and naturally know what to do.

Soon the French called back, expressing that the heroes had the same idea. When Britain and France were beginning to promote Cameroon's independence, Grace followed the traces and came to the door again.

It was Hedy Lamarr who opened the door, and Grace greeted with a friendly smile, "Mrs. Hedy, it's you and Jazz who came to Africa again. The strength of your relationship is really enviable."

"Don't talk nonsense, we are just friends." Hedy Lamarr made a big blush, and her impression of Grace changed greatly. She made a duplicitous defense, saying that the relationship between the two was not that kind of relationship.

Grace smiled,

He felt that the friendship Hedy Lamarr mentioned must have been understood through in-depth understanding.

"Sir Wilson, why didn't you say anything when you came to Africa? I got the news and came here specially." Grace said familiarly after entering the door, expressing her disappointment at not telling them about their mutual affection.

"Isn't it because you are busy transporting medicines to the United States?" Alan Wilson replied helplessly. "That kind of industry may be of some use to groups with a small population, but it definitely cannot be used as a pillar industry in Northern Rhodesia."

"Actually, there is nothing wrong with it. Sometimes this issue depends on how you look at it. Although our transoceanic drug business is quite profitable, we actually have some good intentions towards the local Africans. Almost all the medicines given to the black tribes are It doesn’t make money.” Grace said in the tone of an old opium merchant, “This way black people get happiness and we also get safety.”

I really don’t know how Gollus described drug trafficking as so noble, but Alan Wilson was unwilling to correct him and asked directly, “There must be something wrong with you coming to me, otherwise you wouldn’t come here in person.”

"I heard that Sir is promoting Cameroon's independence on behalf of the United Kingdom." Grace saw Alan Wilson nodding with an interested expression, "I don't know how far it has gone. We are also very concerned about this."

"After all, our policies are different from France's, and they are still being discussed in some places." Alan Wilson answered slowly.

France's colonial policy is no different from that of other Latin countries. All Latin countries' colonies are based on plunder and do not build at all. Many facilities in Cameroon were originally built by the Germans.

The British usually build some facilities for local use. Now Alan Wilson has upgraded this kind of construction and started the construction of New Africa with real estate development in full swing. The purpose is to support a class with vested interests. In doing so, in the face of the Soviet Union The resistance is also a bit higher during large-scale penetration.

It is always necessary to build some colonies. Treating the colonies completely as raw material suppliers had merit in the past. Now that scientific and technological capabilities have improved so much, treating the colonies as primitive people will result in not being able to squeeze out much oil and water.

The widespread poverty in French Africa will eventually have a negative impact on the French mainland. The colonies are already backward, and it is useless to increase the pressure. Cultivating a certain market will be beneficial to the mother country.

Even if it creates a bunch of unfinished buildings, it is still much better than being used as a bed.

"Drink coffee." Hedy Lamarr was inspired by Mrs. Heidi's thrifty side. She served two cups of coffee and went out to entertain the guests. "I will go back to the bedroom first. You can chat slowly."

"Thank you, madam." Grace picked up the coffee and said in wonder, "Sir Wilson's life is really enviable. Madam is the most beautiful woman in the world. She is by your side."

Alan Wilson straightened his back and accepted the compliment from Gleus. Waking up to dominate the world and lying drunk on the lap of a beautiful woman were the dreams pursued by men. However, he still felt that this evaluation of the most beautiful woman in the world was too absolute. , where to put women like Vivien Leigh, Garbo and Bergman who have the same status as their wives?

"Grace, tell me your purpose. You are not here to see me." Alan Wilson sat upright. He did not believe that the friendship between the two parties had reached this point, although in theory he had saved the lives of these people.

"We have already talked with the white immigrants in the Belgian Congo, and they are very willing to live with Northern Rhodesia." Grace lowered her voice, "The trouble in the Belgian Congo is also very serious now. I don't know when we will You can get what you want.”

"The Belgian Congo was led to independence by Lumumba, right?" Alan Wilson frowned and said, "This man is very hostile to us and not enthusiastic about the United States. We are making a fuss out of him. He is not of the same mind as the free world. People will not get our support, and even the United States will not choose such a leader to support them."

What Grace wants is Katanga Province, which is close to Northern Rhodesia. Alan Wilson reminded, "The entire Katanga Province is too big. You can't swallow it by force. If you swallow it by force, you will not be able to live there." You know very well what the consequences will be if you take in all the black people from this land. With your current population base.”

"We only want the land south of Lubumbashi and are satisfied with changing the poor borders of Northern Rhodesia." Gleus reiterated his original proposition, "As long as this condition can be met, we are willing to pay any price."

"Wow. The reliability of Northern Rhodesia has yet to be proven." Alan Wilson knew that this was a good opportunity to ensure that Northern Rhodesia remained under British rule, and changed the subject, "Maybe we should sign a secret agreement. Come and ensure that North Lode has the royal domain first and its obligations to Britain."

He has now called Northern Rhodesia a royal territory. It seems to be no different, but in fact it is a quite huge change. Even Malaya is not a royal territory. The only royal territory in the United Kingdom is Newfoundland.

"As long as Sir Wilson is willing to protect the interests of Northern Rhodesia, what does a secret agreement mean? But Northern Rhodesia is loyal to Her Majesty the Queen. We are supporters of the monarch and have nothing to do with who the London government is. "

"Of course." Alan Wilson raised his wrist and looked at the time.

This action caused Gerlus to misunderstand, thinking that Sir Wilson was going to take a rocket ride with Mrs. Heidi and was about to leave.

"I am taking care of the independence of Cameroon, and my next stop will be Northern Rhodesia, but maybe, if the situation in Congo does not deteriorate too fast, I may go to Somalia first." Alan Wilson thought as he thought.

Regarding the independence of the Belgian Congo, he also had to think carefully about how to maximize the interests of Britain.

This could even delay the process of colonial independence. Lumumba? The leader of Congolese independence seemed to be a pro-Soviet leader.

While the independence process in Cameroon is in full swing on the African side, US Secretary of State Dulles also arrived in London, ready to have a frank talk with Eden about the recent diplomatic friction between the UK and the US.