Chapter 1040 Independence Day

"He is a minister after all. He is not an ordinary person. You also said that he is Churchill's son-in-law." Grace whispered incredulously, "What on earth did he make you so angry that he allowed you to choose such a risky decision?" .”

"If you have billions of pounds of overseas assets in your hands, and the minister feels that they should be managed by him, you will understand why. Grace, I am an affairs officer, and the minister's administrative officer, in principle, I am destined not to Whitehall cannot actually confront the cabinet directly, especially in the British Isles."

Alan Wilson handed Grace a cigar, then lit it and said Shiran, "These overseas assets are managed by dozens of high-level commissioners. Even if I agree, will they agree? If in my Now that the matter at hand has become a fact, am I still qualified to move to a higher position in the future? Who will support me? The source of a senior official’s strength does not come from himself, but from the huge people in every corner of society. supporter."

"For me now, what can I accomplish without the support of these high commissioners? Without them, I, the Standing Deputy Secretary, are nothing. If something happens, will you go or will I go? Northern Rhodes Why should Commissioner William of West Asia listen to me, and why should Ingram of the Gold Coast obey me?"

"Such a complicated network of relationships." Grace took a deep breath from her cigarette and puffed out the smoke. "If I help you deal with him, you can handle Lubumbashi's affairs."

"I will try my best." Alan Wilson held his head high and promised every word.

"No problem. If he dares to go to British Somalia, I will let him see God." Grace put out her cigar and said expressionlessly, "I hope our friendship can develop firmly."

"I think after several murders and arson, our relationship is no longer strong even if we don't think so." Alan Wilson recounted calmly, "I used this method to tie up the Chinese businessmen in the Malayan colony. "

"The method is a little old, but it is very effective." Grace praised sincerely, "If you want to say you have a bad heart, you still have a bad heart as an official."

Even so, Grace also understood Alan Wilson's reason for doing this. Billions of pounds of overseas assets, what an astonishing wealth is this? If he were in Alan Wilson's shoes, he would be tempted to kill just by looking at this number.

With her mind racing, Grace had already selected the weapon in her mind and started conspiring with the culprit on this matter.

"MI6 is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and I can be regarded as the indirect leader of MI6." Alan Wilson said calmly, "My idea is to use a British-made sniper rifle to kill in one shot."

"Then you will lead the investigation?" Grace asked with a slight frown.

"What kind of results will you find out?"

You will know by then that Alan Wilson betrayed the situation. The UK has just disarmed, and there are righteous people who have left the army and are dissatisfied with the traitorous actions of the former Secretary of Defense. Isn't that very normal?

The murderer will definitely not be caught, but this will not be a problem for the outstanding agents of MI6, who conducted a logical and rigorous investigation. Although there is no convincing evidence, MI6 will definitely deduce that the murderer should be a retired soldier, but it is just that he cannot be caught, and it is destined to become an unsolved case like Jack the Ripper.

The Overseas Asset Management Committee was established by Alan Wilson himself. This department is like his child. Whenever he sees the assets under his jurisdiction grow, he feels a sense of accomplishment. A minister can use his brains crookedly, is that all?

It doesn’t matter what relationship Marshal Mountbatten has with Duncan, or whether he knows him well or not. The disarmament of the Ministry of Defense is ultimately a national matter, but if the Minister of Commonwealth Affairs wants to take the opportunity to intervene, he cannot remain indifferent.

"At that time, I will ask the Somali High Commissioner to arrange a convertible car. It will be convenient for your people to target." Alan Wilson expressed his sincerity to work together.

If Kennedy, who was running for president at this time, had paid attention to international news and read the newspapers when things happened, he might have been able to avoid the fate of being fired. However, Americans are so arrogant, which should be in line with the truth that the biggest lesson for mankind is to never learn lessons. .

"You stay here first, and we will discuss it at any time to see how things develop." Alan Wilson did not believe that Grace would personally arrange an assassination plan. Regarding how to operate the Belgian Congo before and after its independence, the two also Exchange opinions at any time.

Chetnik’s unnamed next leader readily agreed. What was he here to do? Isn’t that just for this purpose?

For this reason, he also took on the private job of killing a cabinet minister. Even if Alan Wilson asked him to leave, he doesn't want to leave now.

Then just wait for the independence day of the Belgian Congo. Congo’s independence is not the end, on the contrary, in the eyes of Alan Wilson, it will be the beginning of Africa’s next stage. Americans don't have to be proud, there will be times when you cry.

If there is no problem with timing, Lumumba's request for help from the Soviet Union should have been when the U.S. election was in full swing.

The tropical climate has a dissuasive effect on Alan Wilson. It is normal for him to see the dragon but not see the end every day. After all, Ingrid Bergman has come all the way. He has the obligation to accompany the female CEO, and by the way, he can also go inside Rub rub.

Ingrid Bergman has always had a good test drive experience, and the two have twin daughters. After leaving Europe, Ms. Ingrid Bergman, the promoter of film development, became more liberal.

"Just accept these gems. We may use them when our daughter gets married." Alan Wilson has always been generous in this regard. It's just an extraneous thing.

"I'm afraid you will be investigated for this." Ingrid Bergman leaned on Alan Wilson's shoulder and whispered, "And Isabella and Ista don't need so much, they will be spoiled. .”

"My own child, this is nothing." Alan Wilson kissed the female president's cheek and said softly, "It's a pity that I forgot to bring my camera this time."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ingrid Bergman pushed the British gentleman dissatisfiedly and said, "I wonder who you learned this habit from."

The capital of the Belgian Congo was very lively on June 30. In a few days, Congo's history will turn a new page, and a new independent country will be born in the center of Africa. People are coming from all directions, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Belgium. The colonial rule of the Congo has come to an end.

Everyone was excited, with their dark faces baring their big white teeth, ready to celebrate this scene.

The lively scenes here were also faithfully recorded by the photography team brought by Ingrid Bergman, which will then be shipped back to Europe for broadcast.

Alan Wilson, who had always avoided contact with Americans, glanced sideways at the brightly smiling US Deputy Secretary of State Smith, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, and chatted with Spencer, the French High Commissioner for Central Africa. .

Unfortunately, his refusal to keep people away had no effect. Smith still came over, smiling as if he wanted to see how embarrassed the two old rulers were in the updated world.

"Dear Deputy Secretary of State, we are talking about the Six-Party Talks, are you interested?" Alan Wilson bared his white teeth and gave Smith a critical blow with a bright smile.

After all, it is rare to see a smile gradually disappearing, especially from an American official. "On the Iranian issue, the United Kingdom seems to have a misunderstanding of the United States."

"There is no misunderstanding, Mr. Smith. You seem to have forgotten that I went to Washington in person to win support from the United States. It was a coincidence that you were the one who received me. It seems that it was not too long ago, and you forgot so quickly? "

Alan Wilson had a smug face, but where was his arrogance from a few months ago? Isn’t it a rhetorical question that the era of the British Empire has passed? Now it has become a misunderstanding again, but it was not a misunderstanding at that time?

The appearance of King Baudouin I of Belgium interrupted the mutual sarcasm between the two. Under the protection of Belgian guards, King Baudouin I formally walked to the stage and delivered a speech congratulating Belgium on its independence and expressing support for the independence of Congo. , and hopes that Congo can maintain good relations with Belgium after independence.

"Belgium will continue to be concerned about the development of the Congo and will provide as much help as it can to this end." Baudouin I was sincere and passionate. In the speech when his father, the old king, had to abdicate, he ascended the throne as the new king. He was remembered by Belgians for his touching speech.

Unfortunately, this is not Belgium, but a colony that is about to become independent. Lumumba, who was not planning to speak, listened to the speech of Baudouin I and decided to speak on the spur of the moment. In a mellow tone, he reminded the Congolese people who came to celebrate their independence. , "Compatriots, Congo's independence did not come from anyone's charity, but was obtained through suffering, struggle and blood. This process was not easy. Today, we have taken back our own country."

Lumumba's impromptu speech directly overturned the speech of Baudouin I. It can be said that it did not give any face to the sovereign country.

Almost immediately it caused a commotion among the Belgians, and even Smith was a little stunned, not expecting such a thing.

Alan Wilson seized the opportunity and pointed at Smith's nose, "This is what the United States wants, right? Look who you support? The so-called leader of the free world, using all its power on its allies, When dealing with the Soviet Union, I just pretended not to see it. I forgot that the United States couldn't even defeat the second largest country in the opposite camp. It doesn't matter if you are a little stupid. The key is to feel good about yourself even though you are a stupid person."

The expression on Alan Wilson's face was called happiness. On another occasion, he finally avenged Washington.

Over there, Lumumba used his speech to criticize Belgium, and over here, Alan Wilson pointed his nose and scolded the US Deputy Secretary of State. The entire Independence Day almost became a farce.