Chapter 1044 Must Be Strictly Investigated
The colonial garrison, which had not appeared for a long time, appeared on the streets of Hargeisa because of the incident of Duncan Tuyile, allowing local residents to experience what it was like to be in the world of ice and fire. Martial law also brought chaos, and criminals took the opportunity to come out. Do evil.
During the chaos, there were conflicts in the city. Many people joined in. The fight was over and the people were happy. There is no real reason for this fight. But many people's relatives and friends are deeply affected by the disaster.
The chaos was soon limited to repairing a few fire-damaged houses, replacing broken windows, and moving the garbage that had accumulated in the city's central square to the swamp, where it disappeared even more quickly.
Merchants, who had closed their shops for several hours for fear of looting, are now making up for lost time. They opened the store early the next day and raised prices.
The supply was restored, but it had never really been interrupted. Nothing can change. Nothing has changed.
I believe that after a while, nothing will remind people of what they have experienced. They kept silent, hoping to forget about it. Based on past experience, they know that all stability is false.
No one can tell when an equally unreasonable and equally short-lived conflict will break out again, giving the loser a chance to prevail.
In this way, everyone will be able to recall the time they have experienced in the future, although no one knows what they are recalling.
Together with the convertible jeep, the body of Duncan, the Commonwealth Minister who came to Somaliland in high spirits, was sent to the morgue of the military hospital. Don’t think this is easy. Although Hargeisa is the colonial capital, few can handle assassinations. The hospital and resuscitation are not necessary, they just give Duncan a temporary place to stay while he waits for his return to China.
There were two wounds on the corpse. There was no need to carefully distinguish the fatal injuries. Whether it was the head or the chest, a penetrating wound was enough to be fatal. At best, the minister passed away peacefully and there should be no long-term pain.
Outside the silent morgue door, there was a series of crisp footsteps. Alan Wilson appeared in the morgue wearing a purple mask that had always been very coquettish. He didn't want to do this, but Hedy Lamarr wore this kind of mask. Color masks.
He took off his mask and had a cigar in his mouth. He flicked his other hand and lit the cigar with a metallic crunching sound. Alan Wilson exhaled smoke and bent down to look at it for a moment. "Something is not very decent and cannot be allowed. Will the minister leave peacefully?"
"The conditions are limited. There are no morticians in Somaliland." Evans did not dare to take a look at the body with his immediate superior. After all, the current honor was indeed unbearable. "I don't know what the current situation is in the country."
"What could happen?
The sensational news in the newspapers, but it is hard to say that there have been any changes in other aspects. Alan Wilson commented indifferently, "In the final analysis, he is just a minister. Although he inherited Mr. Churchill's connections, these connections have now disappeared with his death." "
Evans did not speak. He felt that his immediate boss was too understated and asked hesitantly, "What should we do now? Continue martial law or not?"
Alan Wilson threw away his cigar and stepped on it. He pondered for a moment and said, "There must be an explanation as to whether any evidence has been found. Otherwise, it will appear that the local colonial government is too incompetent."
"There are only two bullet casings, cigarette butts and an old-fashioned military uniform." Evans frowned. It was hard to say that this was conclusive evidence. Apart from that, nothing was found. What if the country started to investigate?
"That's good." Alan Wilson breathed a sigh of relief, "If nothing else happens, people from China will transport the minister's body back soon, and the investigation will follow. I believe we won't be kept waiting too long. "
"What about the independence ceremony?" Evans was a little confused, but his immediate boss found his backbone here.
"In principle, Somaliland's independence will continue. Let Egal, Rasman and others know the difficulties we are facing now." Alan Wilson said lightly, "We will not accuse the local residents before there is conclusive evidence. The fact that there is some harm reassures the two of them, and other matters can be discussed."
The trusteeship period has expired. Somaliland's imminent independence is such an important matter that it cannot be terminated just because of the death of a minister. Otherwise, where will the authority of the United Nations be? Anyway, what needs to be done still needs to be done.
"Wait for domestic processing." Putting on the coquettish purple mask, Alan Wilson turned around and returned the same way. He was absolutely sad. After all, he was a British minister, but as an upright adult man, he could not show such sadness. Even if Mount Tai collapses in front of him, he will remain calm, which is also what he pursues.
An important cabinet minister was killed in the street in the colonial capital. Alan Wilson was not exempt from the blame. He imprisoned himself with Hedy Lamarr as punishment for himself.
This is real life. From now on, the quietness, tranquility, sweetness, and peace that we love will become a prelude to death, or worse, a prelude to lies.
"Your wife will definitely come. She can't remain indifferent to such a big thing." Hedy Lamarr, who was like a pendant attached to a man, still hadn't gotten over the lingering fear of the day, with a trace of panic on her face. , "If she loves you, she will come right away."
"Actually, it's not necessary." Alan Wilson doesn't pay much attention to this kind of thing. After all, men and women have different ideas. "There will always be various accidents in life. Anyway, I don't care about this kind of thing. I have a wife and children, and you as my companions, so I don’t have much fear of death.”
Reaching out and pinching the man in protest, Hedy Lamarr stared into Alan Wilson's eyes, muttering with tears in her eyes, "You are amazing, you are noble, you are fearless, but you must also consider other people's thoughts. It really happened It would break my heart for you."
At this time in the UK, news of the death of Commonwealth Minister Duncan had been reported. Earlier, at the cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister and the ministers were shocked and immediately decided to launch an investigation and notify the Churchill family and Duncan's widow.
The British mainland passenger plane took off immediately, and also came with Alan Wilson's wife and sister-in-law, Lady Pamela Mountbatten and Princess Margaret.
Hedy Lamarr's estimate was a bit conservative, and even Alan Wilson himself was surprised. In this case, would the Princess come to Somaliland? Still a little too impulsive! Love brain attack?
The family and Duncan's widow came to Hargeisa. Churchill's daughter Sarah also saw her husband's body.
"Where is the murderer?" Sarah asked with red eyes, "My husband was killed in the street. What were you doing at that time?"
"What are you talking about?" Princess Margaret was reluctant upon hearing this and defended her brother-in-law, "No one wants something like this to happen. There is no point in blaming him now."
This is the wrong thing to say. Alan Wilson is very willing to have this happen. With more than 4 billion pounds of overseas assets, let alone a minister, even a prime minister, he dares to give it a try.
"We found two bullet casings and some evidence, and also captured some suspects, but currently there is not much evidence to identify the criminals." Alan Wilson, who knew that the real criminal had long since disappeared, told lies with his eyes open, telling the story of the current objective Difficulties in conditions, concern of international public opinion, everything should be considered in the long term.
"Don't talk about this for now. As long as you are safe." Pamela Mountbatten looked relieved. Seeing that her husband was safe and sound, she didn't want to care about other things.
"You... and Her Royal Highness the Princess don't need to come at all. Go and have a good rest first." Alan Wilson touched his wife's cheek and comforted softly, "She must have not had a good rest. Don't be so panicked in the future."
"Do you still want the future?" Pamela Mountbatten murmured softly, holding on to her husband's arm tightly and not letting go.
As for investigating the cause of the minister's death and identifying suspects, people from MI6 will naturally do it.
Hargeisa was under curfew, and it was quiet at night, but there were still many people who couldn't sleep and were busy with a series of follow-up reactions.
Duncan's widow has followed his body and returned to London immediately. It is estimated that there will be some reports about his glorious life. The world is like this. Often when a person dies, all his shortcomings disappear at once, and everyone becomes a respected person. Great man.
After communicating with London, Alan Wilson got the consensus that the process of Somaliland's independence will continue. Of course, who assassinated Duncan must also be investigated together. The withdrawal of British troops may have to be postponed for a while. Somaliland is about to usher in nominal independence, but the British troops will not withdraw for the time being.
This is a compromise, but it is also the most realistic at the moment. Alan Wilson asked whether another minister could replace Duncan to preside over Somaliland's independence ceremony. For example, if Foreign Secretary Macmillan was free.
This suggestion did not receive a reply. Apparently, ministers also seek advantages and avoid disadvantages for high-risk areas. What is certain is that Duncan's death will deal a heavy blow to the Churchill family's power in the Conservative Party.
The dead are dead, but for the living, life goes on. With a heavy heart, Alan Wilson inherited the minister's legacy and officially declared Somaliland's independence from Britain a few days later.
After good communication and mutual understanding, Egal and Rasman, who were promoted to president and prime minister, announced that they would launch an investigation into the assassination of the British minister. The British troops stationed in Somaliland will not evacuate until the results of the investigation are concluded. Stability in Somaliland.
Immediately, 35 countries, including a major country, announced their recognition of Somaliland's independence, adding one more member to the United Nations.
"Involving the military?" Alan Wilson held up the preliminary investigation report. "This result is not what London wants. If it is handed over, such a hasty judgment may not be suitable for publication."