Chapter 1778 Sincere Invitation
"The French are too fast." Alan Wilson couldn't help but frown. Does France distrust Britain? Does Mitterrand also have election pressure?
In any case, France's move is very ugly. There is no need to rush. Why did France order the French army to enter Hungary just after returning, making it seem like someone is betraying the United States?
Alan Wilson called Middleton over and gave him a face-to-face explanation, "Just tell the Americans that during the Queen's fleet review, Britain will find an opportunity to talk to the French to resolve some of the current differences."
It is also good for the French to look ugly. Doesn't this cover up the British betrayal of the United States?
You cannot use public opinion to accuse France, but you can use the Five Eyes intelligence network to hint to the United States that Britain will find ways to bring the French back. This is not the first time France has made similar mistakes. The Cold War was declared over by President Bush. Against this background, it is not unreasonable to snatch profits.
Of course, he knew very well that the matter could not be hidden for long, but the day it could be hidden was one day. Britain could make a series of preparations to guard against possible containment by the United States.
But when the Royal Bank of Scotland announced its acquisition of a Polish bank, the Americans still cast their doubts on the United Kingdom. What agreement must the two countries have reached with the Soviets in Berlin?
Whitehall tried its best to express that the special relationship between Britain and the United States was rock solid, but it suspected that once it started, it would not end so easily. The CIA began to investigate whether Britain, France and the Soviet Union had any unknown secrets. The election date was approaching, and Mrs. Thatcher It was announced that on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne, navies from various countries would be invited to participate in the British Empire Ship Review. Of course, the invitation list also includes the Soviet Red Navy.
After the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne, the Conservative Party will start this general election. In order to win, Mrs. Thatcher also hinted that she will adjust some unpopular policies once she is re-elected. As for whether it includes the adjustment of the poll tax, it is only I can say it can be considered.
"This is the last stubbornness of the Iron Lady." Alan Wilson, holding hot tea in his hand, said in front of the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the British Army and his son Albert.
"Father, will the Americans go to war with Britain because of this?" Alan Wilson recently asked him to formulate a combat plan against the United States, which made Albert a little worried.
"The most important opponent of the United States is Japan. At the beginning, the gap in national power between the two countries was more than ten times. The United States' military achievements are not convincing, so there is a high probability that it will not happen, but we must be prepared."
Alan Wilson thought as he thought, "The Pentagon in particular has no confidence in the Army, that's a public fact, we all know it."
The economic strength of the United States is definitely stronger than when Britain ruled the world.
But in terms of military strength, it should be said that a country that defeats a generation behind is absolutely full of military virtue. But rather than saying that the army can fight, it is better to say that the bonus brought by science and technology is larger. With the advancement of science and technology, remote animal husbandry has also been developed, and war does not necessarily have to be used to solve the problem.
Alan Wilson does not believe that the United States can pull its aircraft carriers over and fight the Royal Navy, but it is very possible to provoke colonial independence.
"So Britain's main military preparation now is to protect the stability of the colonies." Albert nodded, "I will immediately contact the three major joint combat commands to discuss this matter."
"Actually, it's not a big problem. If something happens in the Middle East, there may be unexpected gains." Alan Wilson yawned, "I guess Mrs. Thatcher will announce the true content of the Berlin Conference in a while. Americans He must be furious.”
The entire economic system operated by the Soviet Union will have trade regulations calculated in pounds sterling, which will bring about earth-shaking changes. Although Japan's industry is strong, it is far behind Europe. The industrial system of Western Europe can be compared with the American industry, and now the Soviet Union and parts of Eastern Europe are added to it. , the difference is obvious.
There are only a few industrial zones in the world. As for petrodollars, isn't the UK still holding on to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait? Its relationship with the Kingdom of Yinlak is also stable. In general, Alan Wilson also feels that the advantage lies with me, but I have to be careful in the future to avoid making convertibles.
The U.S. debt ratio exceeds 60%. How many trillions of dollars did Reagan issue in excess? That is the United States' own business. The pound was also overvalued a lot during Margaret Thatcher's time. Doesn't this require the Soviet market and trade to solve the problem of the pound's overvaluation?
If the United States allows domestic and foreign trade to be settled in pounds sterling, the United Kingdom will definitely remain the most loyal ally of the United States. But obviously the United States cannot do this, so there is no other way.
If the pound wants to dilute its debt, it is obviously more suitable for a country that has never had a financial industry. The Soviet Union is such a country. As for the United States, it is a competitor. The outcome is already obvious. The United States cannot help Britain solve its problems, but the Soviet Union can.
This is a long-term future worth tens of billions, which is crucial to London's financial industry. Let alone a verbal threat, even if the United States actually sends an aircraft carrier battle group over, it will not have any effect.
Accusing France of being a cover-up, this time the United States finally failed in the face of in-depth investigation. When the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom came to the door angrily, Alan Wilson explained, "Dear Mr. Ambassador, the Prime Minister will announce the Berlin Conference in the House of Commons. Regarding the content, there is absolutely no need for Washington to be so anxious. I remember the last time it was so anxious was when it was asking about Saudi arms sales, and even further back it seemed that it came to persuade Britain to make concessions to Iceland."
"Sir, you know the alliance between Britain and the United States and the power of the United States." The ambassador was not satisfied with this attitude.
"Then do you know my power?" Alan Wilson didn't appreciate this threat, but he would still answer sincerely, "Look, talking like this is not what we want. I can only answer, this time The UK may choose to defend its own interests. After all, the UK is really not Japan. In fact, on a private level, from the 1950s to the present, due to the market grabs of Comet and Boeing, no one from any country would have any bones left. Yes, Boeing is an American industry, so we have always been in peace."
"You are just an ambassador who received political donations. Why do you have to act patriotic? You know that Kennedy's father also served as an ambassador. He died differently? Right?"
Alan Wilson has no intention of threatening. To be completely honest, the real bosses in the British financial circle are already looking forward to this strategic agreement. This is no longer something that an ambassador can stop?
This is Vision's trillion-scale interests. Let alone verbal threats, the prime minister's defeat will continue in the future.
The United States vents its dissatisfaction on various occasions, but what’s the use?
In the blink of an eye, in 1992, British public opinion has begun to look forward to the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne. For Queen Elizabeth, if she does not perform a truly great achievement, her life will be doomed.
Alan Wilson feels that in his memory, the Queen's reign was accompanied by the decline of British national power and influence. Apart from being evaluated as having the same status as Cixi, there is really nothing to say.
But he believes that this time will be different. In fact, he is not the only one who thinks so. London financiers have already determined that this will be a great era, because a week ago, Mrs. Thatcher officially announced the Berlin Conference The full content, in addition to the fact that the pound settled in the media but insiders already knew it, even included the fact that the UK was already an observer state in the Warsaw Pact, along with France, of course.
In her speech in the House of Commons, Mrs. Thatcher attributed the Soviet Union's transformation from wanting to proliferate nuclear weapons to being willing to disarmament, not returning to the Cold War, and liberalizing financial controls to herself.
After the speech, he officially issued an invitation to the Soviet Red Navy for the 40th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.
Mrs. Thatcher also hinted that her efforts for European peace would confirm Britain's leadership in Europe. Of course, she did not deny that France also played a role in some unimportant areas.
Bush felt that he had been stabbed in the back. At this time, the hostility of the United States to Britain and France had increased unprecedentedly, but it immediately began to cool down. Obviously, not all American politicians were willing to fall out with Britain and France. After all, these two countries were in conflict with each other. When we are together, our strength cannot be underestimated.
Whether short-term pressure or long-term planning has aroused discussions within the US government. However, it is obvious that such major adjustments are not as simple as being discussed today and announced tomorrow. And it is impossible to get ahead of Mrs. Thatcher’s election this time.
"I'm retiring soon. Can you come over?" Alan Wilson hadn't called Moscow for a long time. He was still thinking about asking Alexeyev to come over or the cultural tsar. But in the end, thinking about it, the cultural czar is more important.
Of course, the most powerful authorities have been calling recently, including but not limited to Hedy Lamarr, Greta Garbo and Ingrid Bergman, Porkina, and Anna.
Hepburn, Monroe, Vivien Leigh and Her Royal Highness the Princess were in London, so there was no need for him to send out a call for love, but he hoped to get the children to come together. Fortseva's children also wanted to sniff out and eradicate the traitors, so even if , the other children had better come back.
"What? Do you want to hold a curtain call ceremony?" Fortseva held the microphone, "Want me to witness the magnificent curtain call of the British Cabinet Secretary-General?"
"That's what you mean, are you coming?" Alan Wilson lit a cigarette, and the sound was transmitted to Fortseva's ears along the signal, "This ship review can be called the beginning of a new era, and I happened to be here too. Retirement age is indeed very memorable, and you might even make a lot of new friends!”
"I will go." Fortseva replied simply. "I mainly attend in person to see if the British fulfill their commitments. After all, your country is very cunning."
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