Chapter 1372 Britain and America Are Different
It was only a matter of time before the Suins Canal was returned to Egypt. Successive governments knew that such a day would come sooner or later, but they did not want it to happen during their own term. However, the Aswan Dam was completed during Harold Wilson's term. Well, there is nothing anyone can do about it.
"Stir up the public opinion and pay attention to several aspects." At the critical moment, Alan Wilson still trusted the family. When it was time to pay, he had to pay and let his wife pay attention to certain issues.
This can also be regarded as a warm-up before the arrival of Prince Munam of Egypt. There is no need to warm up on the Egyptian side, it is almost hot.
This warm-up and a number of sharp questions it raised have aroused widespread concern among British citizens. After all, the general election has just ended, and the political fever is still there.
During the general election, the Conservative Party expressed a tough stance on the issue of the Suinstein Canal. Judging from the election results, the gap narrowed from nearly a hundred seats to more than 30 seats. This should be useful, right? No one can say for sure.
The so-called tough questions range from the ownership of the Suinshi Canal to whether the Prime Minister is a Soviet spy? The suspicion of such a few specific groups.
A few days later, Alan Wilson entered the BBC studio and accepted an interview with one of the few media outlets in the future that could make a certain big country and a powerful country jointly hostile.
"We all know that Britain is now looking for its position in today's world. Today we invited Sir Wilson, the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to talk about major issues that are of concern to the glorious British citizens." Moderator Ludwig extended his hand. Making an invitation gesture to the camera, "Speaking of Sir Wilson, people may have the impression that he is an unsmiling old man, but the actual image may be beyond everyone's expectations."
"Sometimes I wonder if you in the media can experience the love that the rest of us have for Britain. We love it and are proud of it." Alan Wilson replied calmly.
"There have been many problems recently that have left citizens confused and it seems they can't see the way forward. Sir!"
Ludwig smiled and said, "I believe Sir must be aware of these issues. There are many very sharp issues among them, such as some that can be classified as rumors. For example, some remarks about the Prime Minister. And whether the United Kingdom should Fight for the due rights and interests of the Su Yinshi Canal."
"The latter issue may lie in my responsibilities. I cannot elaborate too much because Prince Munnam is currently in close consultation with the government." Alan Wilson said cautiously, "Of course I will use the utmost sincerity to Really answer all questions in a language everyone understands.”
"Thank you very much. As an authoritative media, the BBC will not bow to the government. The issues may be very acute." Ludwig took out a stack of paper, obviously prepared.
Alan Wilson is not very nervous. He believes that his wife has already filled the pockets of BBC executives with pounds. Even if there are some acute problems, he will not be able to deal with them.
Citizens always need an outlet at certain times, so that they can release the pressure in their hearts. Even if it is Hui, citizens also want to know why they want Hui.
In fact, most British citizens understand that this time Egypt will most likely get what it wants and take back the Suins Canal. However, the private sector is self-comforting and there is no official explanation that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
There is no doubt that the BBC's ratings will be guaranteed on this day, because there are big questions, such as asking Alan Wilson what he thinks of the rumors that the Prime Minister is a Soviet spy.
"The British democratic system ensures that any group can say what they think, and I believe that more outrageous remarks do not exist." Alan Wilson first defined this kind of speech as the gossip of some small groups. Then he said, "But this is also the value of the democratic system. Of course we admit that the democratic system is not without flaws and there are many areas that need improvement. Of course you can say this kind of thing..."
After singing a hymn for our British system, Alan Wilson returned to the essence of the problem. He did not rule out the attack on the Prime Minister by some foreign forces.
As for who the so-called foreign forces refer to, Alan Wilson did not answer.
As for the more important issue of the Suisse Canal, Alan Wilson shook his head slightly when he heard the host talking about some citizens hoping that the UK would take a tough stance to solve it, "There is an example that can be used for reference. The Panama Canal is still controlled by the United States. , we isolated the canal zone and made it a state within a state. But to be honest, the complexity of the Suins Canal is something that the Panama Canal does not have, although the Panama Canal is also important."
"There is no country that can reach out to the Americas to support Panama in taking back the sovereignty of the canal, and the Soviet Union cannot do this. But the Suins Canal involves many countries, from the Arab world, Europe and Asia, from Ireland to the Far East, All the countries along the way have their eyes fixed on this golden waterway."
"It's not that we are delaying returning the canal to Egypt, but the security situation around Egypt is not clear. You must know that Egypt and Israel have disputes. Once a war breaks out. Once the canal is affected, this will not be the case for the United Kingdom alone. Instead, the recovery of the entire Europe will be affected. As the leader of Europe, the UK may be criticized by other countries. Therefore, one of the factors in our negotiations with Egypt is whether Egypt can guarantee that the Suins Canal can remain in a safe state. , even though Egypt is already involved in war. This is a focus of negotiations."
"Of course we all know that Egypt is the leader of the Arab world. This worry is not a question of Egypt's capabilities, but a very reasonable worry. After all, anything can happen if a war breaks out."
First, he did not hesitate to use the Panama Canal to step on the United States, indicating that the United Kingdom was very conscientious and willing to discuss this issue, and then he reasonably expressed the importance of the Suisse Canal to Europe and even the entire Eurasian continent. Alan Wilson sincerely His remarks were different from those of many Whitehall officials in interviews, which made people feel good.
At the Soviet Embassy in London, Alexeyev stared at the TV with an expressionless face. Ambassador Victor pushed the door open and saw this scene. He chuckled and said, "The British clearly don't want to leave, but they say what is for Europe, anyway in the diplomatic field, this time we must say something fair for Egypt.”
"Well, yes." Alexeyev's face became uncertain upon hearing this, and he nodded vaguely, "For moral reasons, there is no problem for us to support sovereign countries in taking back their own things."
Although this demanding interview was very uncomfortable, Alexeyev was reluctant to accuse him. There was always some reason.
At the roundtable meeting held, Egypt's Prince Munam was arguing hard to refute the doubts expressed by Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker about whether the safety of the Suins Canal can be guaranteed.
In fact, the main focus is that Britain wants to clarify in the handover treaty that once Egypt is attacked, Britain is obliged to protect the smooth flow of the Suins Canal if Egypt calls for help.
At the same time, Egypt also promised not to allow any country to enter the Suins Canal after the British troops left. Of course there is no problem with the latter, but there is a huge problem with the former.
Now it is time to see how much strength Britain still retains. If its own strength is not enough, many French people still own the shares of the Suins Canal, and the Suins Canal is very important to the entire Europe.
The UK can of course express its concerns about the Suins Canal on behalf of the whole of Europe. After all, Europe is not a place where you can live well by relying on resources. The scarcity of resources is common in Europe, except for the Soviet Union.
The United Kingdom used its concerns about energy security as an entry point and quickly attracted the support of a number of countries, hoping that Egypt would make a commitment. At this time, flattery is necessary. Some newspapers hope that Egypt will make a solemn commitment on behalf of the Arab world. promise.
"What's the use of the Soviets complaining and weird things at this time? It's not like we won't return the sovereignty of the Egyptian canal." Holding the English version of Pravda, Alan Wilson was not as rigorous as he was during the interview, and his tone was much more frivolous. I switched to the BBC report to wash my eyes.
"To be honest, everyone understands the truth, but it is really disappointing to give such an important canal to Egypt and it really becomes a reality." Pamela Mountbatten sighed, "Britain's influence will be reduced again."
"Actually, it's a matter of time. Isn't the Strait of Malacca still very stable?" Alan Wilson pondered for a moment. "The least important of the world's three golden waterways is the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal can only affect the Americas. Now the Suisse Canal Egypt, but will not be tainted by other countries. We concentrate on operating the Strait of Malacca and remain the framework of a global power. Of course, we will be tied to some friendly forces and may need to make sacrifices."
"Sacrifice?" Pamela Mountbatten directly greeted her husband when she heard this. According to her understanding of this supreme authority, the first thing to sacrifice would be to sacrifice her to serve the country.
"My dear, don't look like this. Binding some forces will only make you stronger. In fact, in normal years, grain merchants are not as profitable as your other industries. But grain is a life-saving thing for some countries."
Alan Wilson spoke to comfort, "For the sake of Britain's influence in the Middle East, I think you should take out some shares and share the grain company. First, have a calm talk with Grace and the others. The emirates in the Middle East have been in a long time. , are all important customers who cannot be offended, and the relevant forces work together to protect the grain company in proportion, and everyone's interests are closely integrated, and your status will be higher."
"Instead of giving shares to countries like Yinlaqi and Kuwait, give them to the royal families of these countries. In this way, once the royal family is overthrown, you will not lose anything. I believe that once they do this, they will also find ways to compensate in some areas. .These countries are not places with good agricultural foundations.”
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No new group has been created in the past two days, and the old group is full and cannot be entered. I only have two permissions for five hundred people. It would be embarrassing if it exploded twice.