Chapter 1235 Sunset Industry

After several failures, the Free Officers Organization became more and more similar to the organizational model of the Muslim Brotherhood. Many Arab countries are aware of the existence of this organization and even think it is an organization supported by the Soviet Union.

It doesn't matter whether it is really supported by the Soviet Union. The British think it is and spread public opinion in this regard.

What’s more, the Free Officers Organization was trained by Syria, the pro-Soviet stronghold in the Middle East.

This can prove to the reactionary feudal forces in Arabia that the Soviets are really here to hang your street lights. In this world, the Soviet Union wants to kill you, and the United States cannot be trusted. Only the United Kingdom, which is also a monarchy, is your reliable support.

Coincidentally, Alan Wilson was also discussing Britain's policy in the Middle East with Dixon, "Our policy in the Middle East has two points. The bottom line is that Egypt cannot become an anti-British country. After clarifying this point, it is to stabilize it in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman has a sense of presence. These small sheikhs are rich in resources and easy to control. As for Jordan and Iraq, which are relatively powerful, we adopt a cooperative relationship and treat them as regional powers like the Kingdom of Egypt."

The current British withdrawal from Yemen means that the British troops in Aden will be withdrawn to the Persian Gulf. The Middle East Joint Operations Command will be placed in Bahrain, the Persian Gulf Commission will be placed in Qatar, and bases will be established in Kuwait and Oman to complete the deployment of British forces in the Persian Gulf. .

Under this contraction, Yemen's importance was greatly reduced, and Socotra was selected as a balance to Yemen's offshore.

Then east of the Suez Canal, the British arrangement becomes the Middle East and Far East Combined Command, with the former in Qatar and the latter in Singapore to maintain Britain's world influence.

After the Suez Canal, the places still controlled or partially influenced by the British were Aden, the Persian Gulf base with Qatar as the core, Goa, British Malaya and Hong Kong jointly operated with Portugal.

Dixon expressed no objection. Foreign Secretary Rab Butler also believed that this arrangement preserved Britain's traditional influence to the greatest extent. With the Middle East as an energy base and the two largest markets in the world, it was necessary to try to maintain the situation. The best option for Britain.

"It's really gratifying that the minister thinks so." Alan Wilson nodded with a smile, and then asked, "The biannual European Community Foreign Ministers' Meeting has been held. Regarding the manipulation of Japan's exchange rate, we must try our best to communicate with the member states. Reach an agreement. If necessary, let the Germans go first. The most important thing is to win the understanding attitude of the French.”

"Secretary-General, Algeria controlled by France?" Dixon lowered his voice. Since France controlled Algeria, things have become complicated. Does that count as homeland?

"We and the French can talk about quid pro quo,

If the French believe that Algeria should be treated like the French mainland, then the crown territories of Malaya and Rhodesia must be recognized as having the same status as Algeria. However, this is not yet suitable to be made public. It would be best to wait until the Dutch and Portuguese colonies become independent before discussing this matter in the European Community. Our current goal is to understand each other in private settings. "

This is not just a matter for Britain and France. If we count it as a colony, what about Portugal and the Netherlands? Should these two countries also be given equal treatment? Two countries controlling the European Community are annoying enough, but two more?

Therefore, the Algeria issue is more suitable for London and Paris to reach a consensus in private rather than discuss it on the stage.

Alan Wilson believes that the French are not willing to see this situation arise. How can Portugal and the Netherlands be treated on an equal footing with Britain and France?

Fighting for Rhodesia and Malaya does not mean that we must also fight for other colonies that have not yet become independent. Alan Wilson really made Malaya a local construction. He was sorry for other places, but he was definitely interested in Malaya.

Nowadays, half of the life of the British Empire lies in Malaya. This statement is not an exaggeration at all. Malaya has broken away from the colonial system established by the British and has a higher status than the previous British India.

In the former British Empire, apart from the British mainland which had the industrial capacity to fight and fight, the other colonies were the source of raw materials. When things went wrong, the colonies were harvested, but if something happened, they would wait for the mainland to come to the rescue.

British India was nothing more than a human shield at the beginning, but now Malaya has almost become a community of interests. Don't think that Malaya has no responsibility at this stage. If something happens, the local people will have to work with the British to kill people.

Thinking about it, there are only two things that the UK considers important: accusing Japan of currency manipulation, countering with tariffs equivalent to Japan's closing of its domestic market, and then secretly discussing the issue of mutual recognition of interests with France.

Dixon opened his mouth, obviously thinking there was something else, and Alan Wilson tilted his head and asked, "What's wrong?"

"There are voices in Ireland wanting to join the European Community." Dixon said cautiously, "There are just voices."

"Then just pretend there is no voice. Their voices don't matter, but now that you know it." Alan Wilson pondered for a moment, "Just say that countries with territorial disputes are not suitable to join the European Community. Let's not say, find one The country says we have a good relationship with Salazar, let the Portuguese say it for us."

"Huh? Okay!" Dixon thought to himself. Is the supreme authority a person from the 19th century? He has always adopted an attitude of extermination towards small countries.

Dixon must have misunderstood. Not only did Alan Wilson dare to threaten small countries, he also threatened to organize Chinese people to go to Africa to massacre cities. He dared to have ambitions in Malaya. He dared to do this. What's the big deal? He was just throwing the blame.

With the best wishes of Prime Minister Eden and Cabinet Secretary Alan Wilson, Dixon accompanied the Foreign Secretary and arrived in loyal Brussels to talk about the first meeting related to European independence.

Regarding the fact that Japan is a semi-closed market and engages in trade protection, Britain and France quickly reached a consensus.

But it is not enough for Britain and France to reach a consensus. If Germany does not agree with the judgment of trade protection against Japan, then Germany will also be included in the trade protection countries.

"Don't worry about Germany." Anna put her hands on the man's shoulders. "Do you think I'm easy to bully? I think I'll call my sister over. Let's see how you explain."

"Dear, you misunderstood. I have no prejudice against Germany. I just hope that Europe will be united." Alan Wilson snorted and explained with a playful smile.

"I didn't see at all that you were good to Germany." Anna held the man's face and whispered closely.

With a kiss on the red lips, Alan Wilson denied the woman's accusation, "Germany and Japan are different. Germany is an integral part of Europe. How can they be the same."

Can you say that Magic City is the same as a third-tier city? No, the world is so unfair. What happened to our citizen Mr. Zhao and the suspect Zhao from the Northeast has happened so many times. Has anything changed? No!

Although Germany is also deliberately laissez-faire by the United States, Germany is one of Europe's own, and Japan is different. Japan can be dissatisfied, but who told you to stick to such a position.

"If Japan's statistics and growth fall below 6% next year, this time's increase in food prices in the international market will not be considered a loss." Alan Wilson, who put on his shirt, stood up and expressed his merit with a smile, " If it can last three to five years, it means that Japan's economy has been contained. Although I very much hope that this will be a fact in the future, it may not be that easy."

"This is also a good thing for you Germany. France has Algeria and half of Africa, the UK has the Commonwealth and Middle East influence, and the Malayan industrial base. The foundations of Germany and Japan are the same. The difference is that Japan has three remaining islands. Already extremely dependent on the international market, Germany can still be self-sufficient with some resources, and there is no shortage of food in France."

"It is also beneficial to Germany to prevent Japan's economy from overheating and develop steadily. Everyone will have a bright future."

"This time Krupp has a business crisis, you must help us." Anna dressed neatly, "With your help, the acquisition will be easy."

"The loan is covered by me, but to be honest, the steel industry is already a sunset industry. Not only Germany, but also the U.S. steel industry is declining in the face of competition from the Japanese steel industry. Can you compete with the Kuching Steel Base? ? The truth is unlikely." Alan Wilson's very conservative suggestion was that it is best to wait and see and not make such a hasty judgment. "Look at the attitude of the Bonn government. If Krupp is allowed to solve the problem by himself, we will talk about it then. It’s not too late to acquire.”

Extensive development is no longer suitable for Europe. Not to mention Germany, the UK has also seen a decline in the profits of its local steel industry.

"That's nice to say!" Little Dragoon Anna muttered, sitting on a chair near the desk, yawning profusely while re-reading a boring report published in the newspaper.

That report was about a fluffy affair yesterday. More than half of the surrounding trading desks were empty; some people were out on business, some were on vacation, and telephones and securities bills were scattered on the unattended desks.

Elsewhere it was a mess. The office feels like a library rather than a trading room.

Looking out the window, the gray tall buildings in London stood silently, pointing straight into the sky; the streets below were filled with a drowsy heat. A kestrel soars around the roof of the Chamber of Commerce Insurance Building.

The famous financial center has fallen into a dormant state, and it is difficult to believe what is happening in that sleeping world.

Anna, who had just undergone intense exercise, stretched her body long and showed off her graceful curves. She was thinking about how to explain to Pokina that a man of the same status as her husband judged that the Krupp family had not reached the end, and now it was time to talk about acquisitions. The fact of buying and selling at a loss.