Chapter 1104 The Indecisive Pahlavi

Promoting a coup is nothing more than a few plans to provide financial assistance to the opposition. This is the safest and most convenient method.

If that doesn't work, assassinate. Assassinating the leader of the target country and replacing him with a friendly leader is a drastic option.

Destroy and strangle the target country's economy, impose economic sanctions on the target country through overt or covert means, or control the country's media propaganda department. Create opportunities for unrest and create unrest in society.

In addition to assassination, Alan Wilson's plan included everything, and prepared 300,000 pounds of funds as support for this. Kermit Roosevelt also prepared 1 million US dollars to bribe pro-American forces to facilitate Taking control of Iran after the coup.

Kermit Roosevelt knew that this time Britain was very determined and had a certain mindset of venting its anger. But he didn't care, because Mossadegh's pursuit of independence in a sense was, in the eyes of Washington at this time, almost the same as defecting to the Soviet Union.

Since this year, both Cuba on the doorstep and Congo in the center of Africa have fallen under the control of the Soviet Union.

This gave the United States a huge sense of crisis. Not to mention the existence of pro-Soviet parties, the United States could not tolerate even a true nationalist. It was nothing more than the difference between defecting to the Soviet Union now and defecting to the Soviet Union later.

After the leaflets appeared on the streets of Tehran, Kermit Roosevelt immediately dominated the monarchy-leaning newspapers, launching a fierce attack on the behavior and expressing support for Iran's Shah Pahlavi.

At the same time, he invested his funds in the hands of conservatives and military leaders to launch a political attack on Mossadegh. At the same time, he used public opinion to incite conservative supporters, supported Pahlavi to attack Mossadegh's supporters, and created Tehran. of tension.

Major McCordick, representing the British Naval Intelligence Agency, started another section.

On this day, a well-known religious leader in Tehran was attacked. This was the first violent incident against religious figures. This widely loved religious leader was attacked and killed, opening up the chaos in Tehran.

When the nearby police arrived, they only saw the body of the religious leader and obtained the Soviet-made weapons left behind by the criminals when they escaped. This incident shocked the Iranian police.

Near Tehran, countless pro-King people armed with daggers and hoes were coming from all directions to enter the capital to support King Pahlavi in ​​their eyes. These people broke through the obstacles along the way and approached Tehran.

It sounds like the steps are complicated, but in fact these are the changes that occurred in Tehran in just 48 hours. For Britain and the United States,

It is not too easy to subvert the politics of a country, even if Iran is not a small country in the traditional sense.

After entering Tehran, these royalist people went straight to the Iranian Parliament to petition and express their support for King Pahlavi.

Alan Wilson, who stayed in Basra and was discussing cooperation and support with Princess Badia, received the progress telegram from Major McCordick. He couldn't help but think of a sentence, "If we don't elect a president who satisfies us today, no one will." Want to leave..."

"Sir Wilson?" Princess Badia couldn't help but be curious and asked Alan Wilson what happened.

"Your Highness, there seems to be some demonstrations in Iran." Alan Wilson explained in a nonchalant way.

Princess Badia nodded. Britain has imposed sanctions on Iran for such a long time, and there is no way it will not have any impact. In fact, there have been some voices coming from Iran this year, saying that some people are dissatisfied with Mossadegh's policy and believe that it has destroyed Iran's economy. "Are they supporters of Pahlavi?"

"I don't know, I don't know much about Iran either." Alan Wilson shrugged. If he is not the most knowledgeable person in the world, he is one of the most knowledgeable people. He also knew that most of the Iranians working as laborers in Germany were supporters of Pahlavi.

"We still continue to talk about cooperation in oil. India is a country that lacks oil resources, and its huge population is destined to have a great demand for oil resources. Unless Indians live forever hundreds of years ago, but I think This is unrealistic. We in the UK have an idea to jointly operate with the Kingdom of Iraq to exert influence over India..."

Alan Wilson talks eloquently, he is appeasing Iraq, but in fact smaller countries, such as Kuwait and other emirates, need India to provide markets more.

"Indians..." Princess Badia's face remained unchanged. She had a bad impression of Indians. Who asked the Indian academic community to question the glorious history of Sumer and Babylon.

The Kingdom of Iraq is also proud of its history as the center of world civilization. No one wants other countries to make irresponsible remarks about the civilization of their motherland, but Princess Badia does not know that the source of all this is right in front of her.

"The Soviet embassy has been surrounded by supporters of Pahlavi. Who do we support now, restoring Pahlavi as the de facto monarch or managing Iran in the form of a military junta?"

At the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Major McDick asked Kermit Roosevelt what the United States thought, "Since the longer it takes to take action, the greater the risk. If the Soviet Union feels that something is wrong, we will be passive. It may also damage Iran and British and American relations.”

Major McCordick actually doesn't care at all about the quality of the relationship between Iran and Britain. It can't get worse than it is now. Saying that just puts pressure on Kermit Roosevelt.

"Wait a minute, we are in contact with the Iranian military, and there will be news soon." Kermit Roosevelt comforted Major McCordick. Even now, he could not remain calm, but he could only wait for the news.

At the same time, the Iranian Parliament was also in an uproar. The chaotic situation in Tehran made Mossadegh's political opponents no longer silent and attacked Mossadegh. "We have been in a blockade for such a long time, and many people are I am very dissatisfied with this, are you going to destroy Iran’s people’s livelihood in one fell swoop?”

"You are right. Although the UK signed the memorandum, there is no actual restriction in the memorandum. The UK can continue to drag it out. Which other country can help us? The countries of the Basra Conference are already the major powers in the world today. Who will stand still? Here in Iran?”

"Look outside, there are thousands of people outside the parliament demanding an explanation. If you are not careful, it will be a riot."

One after another, people stood up and opened their mouths to put pressure on Mossadegh, asking the previously widely loved prime minister to think of a solution.

"The king's representatives are persuading the demonstrators to leave the parliament!" At this moment, a voice came from outside the parliament.

Following this voice, the members of the parliament looked, and then relaxed, and recognized the minister of the palace.

"His Majesty the King has no intention of interfering with the operation of Parliament. He just did what a king should do. He reassured the people and ensured the safety of the capital. However, he still hopes that the Prime Minister can say something to comfort the citizens who are in trouble."

When the palace minister spoke, his eyes swept across the congressmen and paused on several people. These people were all congressmen who had just stood up to attack Mossadegh.

While the palace ministers came to parliament to express goodwill, another American executive, Donald Wilbur, met Pahlavi at the palace. "The Iranians are unhappy with their increasingly difficult life, and as long as His Majesty orders the removal of Mossadegh. The British and The United States will support you, and if there is no response, Iran will become a republic sooner or later."

Pahlavi remained silent. He was moved. Mossadegh did have a history of opposing the monarch. He had opposed his father's establishment of the kingdom.

That was more than thirty years ago, when members of the Iranian parliament who supported Reza Khan advocated legislation to dissolve the Qajar dynasty and make Reza Khan the new king. Mossadegh voted against Reza Khan's self-proclaimed king, which he believed subverted the Iranian constitution.

He spoke in parliament, praising Reza Khan's political achievements and calling on Reza Khan to respect the constitution and remain loyal to his position as prime minister, rather than becoming the Shah. However, Mossadegh's opinions were not recognized by other members of the parliament. The parliament deposed Qajar, and Reza Khan became the new king of the Kingdom of Persia. He was also the first monarch of the Pahlavi dynasty.

Mossadegh had a history of opposing the royal family, and Mossadegh also had another identity, that of a member of the royal family, but a member of the Qajar dynasty, and his wife was a princess of the previous dynasty.

"Can London and Washington guarantee that I will take back my power? What do the Soviets think?" Pahlavi was still worried about the Soviet Union's reaction. His father, the former king, was a Cossack and knew the Soviet Union too well.

"Not only does it support the king to take back power, but he also supports the king to eliminate some national forces that are malicious to Iran." Donald Wilbur vowed, "The king does not have to worry about the Soviet Union, and the Soviet Union cannot invade a sovereign country. , if we do this, it will definitely arouse the hostility of the free world."

"Okay!" Pahlavi called the palace minister and asked him to make another trip to Mossadegh's residence. On the grounds that the religious leader was assassinated, he hoped that Mossadegh could resign and calm down the hidden opposition in the country.

After collecting the information, Major McDick once again informed Alan Wilson of the latest situation by telegram.

"Are you so naive?" Alan Wilson looked disgusted after reading the telegram. He now understood why Pahlavi was overthrown in the 1970s. He was born to be indecisive.

He usually looks decisive in killing, but when he needs to be bold with real swords and guns, he starts to look forward and backward.

Alan Wilson, who was about to take a break, called back directly, "When are you still worried about the impact? Are you still considering the so-called public opinion and passing a formal decree to allow Mossadegh to resign?"

Numerous historical facts throughout the ages have proven that such a monarch will not end well. It seems that Pahlavi is destined to be eventually ousted.