Chapter 1057 Consolidating the Aviation Industry

Balance within the party was Eden's first consideration. At that time, Eden became the second-largest figure in the Conservative Party at a young age, but was suppressed by Churchill for many years. The world war finally ended, but he ushered in a long period of Labor rule. Aiden, who had a smooth life in the first half of his life, did not ascend to the throne of Prime Minister until he was in his sixties.

Eden cherishes his current position as Prime Minister very much because it is so hard-won.

And now Eden, like Churchill, has also chosen to suppress potential competitors.

"The Foreign Secretary is in an awkward position." Alan Wilson, who had left the dye factory, told Markins about Macmillan's situation. The change of host and guest status between Britain and the United States can also be used in intra-party competition.

Eden and Macmillan aside, just look at the complicated relationship between Attlee and Morrison in the previous government. Very few top leaders are willing to watch their former subordinates become their leaders.

Attlee defeated Morrison decades ago and then suppressed his party rival for almost a lifetime.

"Which minister is not in an embarrassing situation?" Makins smiled, "Not to mention all, most of the ministers have a partial understanding of the scope of their management. Who knows what they did before they were elected. Maybe they were involved in the women's movement. of!"

"I have really met such a minister." Alan Wilson said with a teasing expression. The minister of Indian Affairs more than ten years ago was a person who promoted equal rights and supported the women's movement. "But the field of diplomacy is different after all. Diplomacy is different." The minister is in charge of foreign affairs. Citizens of the country want to be as harsh as possible to foreigners, but the minister's job is exactly the opposite. Letting the foreign minister wander around from time to time also relieves his pressure."

Macmillan was to Eden what Brezhnev was to Kozlov. Their qualifications and status are not comparable, and they are a bit older than the other party. Normally, it would not pose much of a challenge.

Macmillan was able to take over thanks to Eden stepping into the sinkhole of the Suez Canal War without hesitation.

However, for now, Egypt is still relatively stable and there is no sign of unrest. Originally, another option for the six-party talks on the Iranian oil crisis was to hold them in Cairo, but later, out of balance considerations, they were held in Basra in southern Iraq.

Anyway, it must be held in an Arab city, pretending to be related to the Arabs, and forming an impression among ordinary Arabs that the Arabs can decide the fate of the Persians.

The two got in the car and returned the same way. Maxkins asked as he drove, "By the way, the whole of French Africa fell apart. You have been very busy recently, so you have to avoid having an impact on the British African colonies."

"Collapse? As of now,

Algeria is not independent yet. And I heard that the expatriates evacuated from Cameroon did not return to France, but went to Algeria. "Alan Wilson leaned comfortably on the passenger seat and muttered to himself, "As long as Algeria is still there, there will be no independence for French Africa. Even if Algeria becomes independent, maybe the French can do something about it. "

"Maintaining ties with France, which will have economic benefits; or becoming completely independent, and all assistance and protection provided by France in Africa will be interrupted." We will choose the former rationally, which gives France a lot of room for maneuver. .

Only Guinea, the unlucky one, chose to be completely independent. As a result, France cut off Guinea's phone system that day, all economic aid was canceled overnight, and all French personnel were evacuated. Not even equipment or telephone poles were left behind. After being blasted, everything from the 19th century onwards disappeared from Guinea.

"Do they still want to play a big game in Algeria?" Markins shook his head, "It's a very challenging idea."

"Who says it isn't?" Alan Wilson squinted his eyes and thought absentmindedly about another thing. What does the minister think of the merger of the Malawi colonies?

Except for the colonies in North Africa, most of the land in British Africa was far more livable than the French colonies.

In the 21st century, several countries in French Africa adjacent to the Sahara Desert are already living a very difficult life due to population expansion and deterioration of living environment. On the contrary, the independent countries of British Africa were far from poverty.

The British colonies were not countries without resource shortages but large populations. In fact, Malawi is, so the attempt to merge it with Tanzania is also based on the consideration of avoiding a humanitarian disaster.

For a parliamentary country, even if they want to, the parties with their supporters may not necessarily agree to merge into an unfamiliar place. Under the electoral system, this may bring unexpected changes to the political situation.

But Nyerere did not have this problem. Nyerere was a pro-Soviet leader. After independence, Tanzania was a de facto Soviet system country. Such a country at least did not have to consider the disadvantages caused by elections.

Since Zanzibar can be merged, Nyerere will probably not refuse it now if it is merged with Malawi.

In any case, before Algeria's ownership is determined, Britain must not let go of its currently independent colony easily. The innocuous and contiguous British East Africa has to be considered for a while.

Despite his busy schedule, Alan Wilson still found time to visit the home of Ms. Xia Meng, the oriental face most familiar to British citizens. The arrival of the destined lady allowed Xia Meng to cook in person, "Actually, I'm pretty good at cooking, Huaiyang." The food is very good, but even with the ingredients here in the UK, there may be some problems.”

"Huaiyang cuisine from the four major cuisines? Malaya also has it, but it's not as common as Cantonese cuisine." Alan Wilson smiled and praised, hugging Xia Meng's waist from behind, "I don't know what the difference is compared with Cantonese cuisine, but since It was you who did it, even if it is poison, I will take it and wipe it clean without blinking an eye."

The four major cuisines are a concept of this era, and in another thirty years they will be replaced by the concept of the eight major cuisines. This is normal. Each era has its own concept, and naturally there are different considerations when proposing concepts.

In Alan Wilson's previous life, there was the concept of new first-tier cities, but apart from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, how many others recognized it? But it’s just the cities on the list that are self-indulgent. Maybe it will be okay in a few decades.

"It's like your mouth was covered with honey." Xia Meng chuckled and looked back, "Are you telling the truth?"

"of course not! Alan Wilson lied with a straight face. What he just said is essentially the same as saying that Indian culture is profound and profound. Even if it is sincere, it is not much different. "Britain is special. If you are in a Latin country, don't boast about its food culture. People from all over the world have it." The tastes are different, there is no distinction between superior and inferior.”

It is difficult for public figures to stand up after being criticized for just one word, especially since Xia Meng is a foreigner and can easily be caught making a gaffe. People in our country do not have this problem. Currently, Europe and the United States are far from being able to pretend to be tolerant.

Xia Meng made Yangzhou fried rice and corn with pine nuts, and also fried mutton with green onions at the man's request.

Alan Wilson prepared oysters and then stir-fried a plate of leeks. Leeks are actually not available in the UK, but the main thing is to tell who wants to eat them. If he wants to eat them, someone will naturally deliver them half a world away.

The blush on Xia Meng's face had not gone away after this meal. Why was it that the food the man in front of her wanted her to cook had to do with that kind of thing.

Alan Wilson, who was eating a lot, said, "You're welcome, I'll tell you about the show later."

To be honest, he had a joint venture car project that he wanted to discuss with Xia Meng. Xia Meng was twenty-seven years old and it was time to think about the next generation.

As the night fell, Xia Meng leaned in the man's arms, the blush on her face still lingering. She drew circles on the man's chest with her fingers and asked in a low voice, "I heard that your wife is a very wealthy person and will not be an obstacle to you." Bar."

"Very rich? She is the richest woman in the world." Ellen Wilson lit a cigarette, which was like a red dot in the dark night. "Don't ask about her."

Pamela Mountbatten is not in London now. Otherwise, how could he have the courage to go to Xia Meng's place to spend the night?

The richest woman in Britain went to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, naturally for the Belfast strategic transport aircraft, because the parent company Short Brothers has limited financial resources. Although production has started in October last year, it has been stumbling. Progress is very slow.

Alan Wilson, who learned the news from Marshal Mountbatten, directly asked Pamela Mountbatten to try to talk to Short Brothers. The current British aircraft manufacturers are absolutely over-produced, including Short Brothers. There are also a series of aircraft manufacturers such as De Havilland, Avro, Armstrong Whitworth, Bristol, Handley Page, and Gloucester.

Many of these companies are comprehensive arms dealers who can build a little bit of everything. Full-time aircraft manufacturers like Bristol Company have put their chips on supersonic passenger aircraft.

Pamela Mountbatten, who had already made a fortune in Australia, returned this time to bring her talents to Belfast.

We are ready to have serious discussions with the aircraft manufacturing departments of these companies to integrate them into a full-time aircraft manufacturer to improve the competitiveness of British aircraft manufacturing and change the phenomenon of British aircraft manufacturers clustering together.

In Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, Pamela Mountbatten invited representatives from major airlines to discuss the merger and reorganization of British Airways on the grounds that Boeing was coming.

Bristol Company, Short Brothers Company and De Havilland Company all have experience in manufacturing large aircraft. They are also the companies that Pamela Mountbatten values ​​most at present. They are promoting the strategic transport aircraft project and strengthening the strength of the Comet passenger aircraft. To this end The richest woman is very generous.

Ten days later, news came from Belfast that had a profound impact on the British aviation industry. Pamela Mountbatten merged three companies with large aircraft manufacturing experience into one company for 60 million pounds. Bristol The company's supersonic airliner project was terminated, and the team was merged into the Comet Airliner team, with some joining the Belfast Strategic Transport Aircraft Team.

The Belfast strategic transport aircraft project has the full support of Pamela Mountbatten.