Chapter 36 Humiliation of the Law Today
The news of Hitler's suicide immediately appeared in major newspapers in London, and almost every man, woman, and child in the streets and alleys had a newspaper. The news of the death of the German head of state who once provoked the world war in the hearts of the British seems to indicate that the world war that claimed tens of millions of lives has come to an end.
The dawn of peace has appeared, and many people have breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that family members who are still in the war will return safely.
As for how many German troops in Germany do not believe that Hitler is dead, and are still fighting for the great head of state to the last moment, that is not something that the British should care about.
"The time has not deviated too much, and the general direction of history has not been affected." Looking at the calendar, Alan Wilson locked the door and prepared to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The schedule for going to Europe has been set.
On the streets of London, many pedestrians holding this newspaper are cheering and expecting their families to come back.
"Are you going to Whitehall? The war is over, and our family will return safely soon." I don't know if it is a common problem in the world, but the drivers are very talkative, just like the taxi driver who pulled Alan Wilson .
"Most people should come back to live a peaceful life. Although the war in the Far East is not over yet. But there is mainly relying on the expeditionary force and the Indian Army to recover the lost ground. I believe there will be good news in a few months. It's coming." Alan Wilson replied politely, looking at the cheering crowd outside.
What is there to be happy about? Happily waiting for her husband to come back, and then happily accepting the expedition for two years, has a big fat boy been born? Only God knows how many soldiers who went out will choose to divorce when they come back.
After recent activities, he was already familiar with the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Indian Affairs. The final written instruction was just a routine. The reception staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not use any reason to express the urgency and importance of going to Europe.
Needless to say, Alan Wilson understands these truths better than anyone else, and he is even more concerned than other colleagues. When he returns to London, he still receives the salary of the Hyderabad commissioner from Ali Khan. It is not easy to get money for nothing.
Because there is no complete peace in Germany at present, before the necessary restoration of order, Alan Wilson, the diplomats representing the United Kingdom to form the order in the British-occupied area, the first stop is not any city in Germany, but the French capital Paris.
Judging from the divisions of the Yalta Conference, the British Empire, relying on 30 million square kilometers of colonies, is relatively on an equal footing with the United States and the Soviet Union. Steinland and southern Austria, including Bonn, Hamburg, Cologne, Kiel and other important cities.
The Ruhr area is an industrial area in Germany, Bonn is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Hamburg and Kiel are important ports. A large part of the essence of German industry is in the British-occupied area.
It must be admitted that people are born in a powerful country, and there are always certain advantages. When you arrive at Alan Wilson in the British-occupied area, you can search for what you want in the elite industrial area of the Germans.
The matter was not urgent. Ali Khan's London steward also came to the port to see him off and waited for the ship to start. Before boarding the ship, Alan Wilson ordered, "Alim, I will contact you when I arrive in Paris to guide you. Things are coming, if the food from British India arrives, you can go to Burgess, he used to work for the BBC, reporting the Maharaja's kindness to the current devastation in Europe, the BBC is the most suitable."
At this time, Alan Wilson didn't mind borrowing the contacts of members of the Cambridge Five, just to make money, not to shiver.
After chatting casually, Alan Wilson was informed that the ship was about to weigh anchor, and he bid farewell to Ali Khan's London butler.
The ship set off for the other side of the English Channel, and complaints came immediately. Many members who came to take office complained why they were sent by plane.
Can it still be shot down in France now?
"Maybe the Minister of Foreign Affairs wants us to see the real situation in France now, so that we can cherish peace more and express enthusiasm for work?" Alan Wilson whistled, knowing the situation in France without thinking. It's just better than the territory of Germany where the war has not yet ended, and it may not be much better.
"Oh, Alan, maybe what you said makes sense." Eifel, a fellow foreign representative, nodded and said exaggeratedly, "As we all know, the French have always been the embodiment of bravery."
"Of course, I'm sure they won't surrender a second time." Another foreign representative also joined in, and it seemed that the topic of France always excited the British.
"Maybe the French will say that because they surrendered to the Germans, they didn't lose much in the war. Why resist instead of reducing losses by surrendering?"
"It seems very reasonable for you to say that, or the French are smart."
Everyone talked to each other, the air was full of joy, and bursts of laughter burst out from time to time. Alan Wilson couldn't help laughing, did he enter the part of today's insulting the law so soon?
How can you slander the innocence of the French out of thin air? Alan Wilson thought so, and happily joined the discussion. It must be admitted that this is a good way to kill time. As soon as we talk about the French, everyone is not sleepy at once. As for not arranging a plane for them to do, small things, small things!
Crossing the sea and traveling to Paris by land at this time is far from an easy journey. After landing, everyone hoped to go directly to Paris by rail, but they had to give up this idea.
Because many railways have not yet resumed their ability to open to traffic, they had to stop after traveling for a while. We quickly got the help of the British army in the northern port, so that the appointment did not become a forced march of hunger and cold.
Looking around, there are very few people, and the traces of the war can still be seen. Just after leaving the port, you can see the fortress set up by the German army. Not good either.
The situation in France may be better than that in Germany, but there should be no famine. You must know that France is a big agricultural country in Europe, and it also has a place in the world agricultural hegemony of later generations. It should not be a problem to fill your stomach.
It is the Germans who are facing the situation of not having enough to eat now! Stopping and stopping, this impressive journey to the post came to an end when we arrived in Paris.