Chapter 370 The Cabinet Secretary’s Shock

Norman Brooke could only take the meeting minutes and make a report to Attlee, sighing while reporting.

No wonder Alan Wilson had always been interested in working in the colonies, and he could talk to representatives from various countries about how to deal with it. He could talk until nine o'clock in the evening, and he did it with almost no preparation materials.

Faced with the succinct analysis that France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal could analyze, it seemed that all their talents were focused on the colonies.

"It's really full of fantastic ideas, even considering dealing with the United States. In fact, there is some truth in it, isn't it?" Attlee was listening to the cabinet secretary's report. At this moment, Alan Wilson knocked on the door lightly and pushed the door open. Enter through the door.

It was quite embarrassing at this time. He came in to report the proceedings of the meeting, but what the cabinet secretary was holding was the minutes of the meeting.

It seemed impolite for Alan Wilson to leave, and it seemed inappropriate to stay.

When he was in a dilemma, Norman Brook pointed to the seat next to him in his busy schedule. Alan Wilson sat aside knowingly, just like a student watching his class teacher correct his homework. This feeling is difficult to describe in words.

The contents dictated by the cabinet secretary were all Alan Wilson's wild remarks about the colonial powers, how to deal with French Southeast Asia, how to deal with the Dutch East Indies, how to deal with the African colonies of Spain and Portugal, etc.

"Migrating people is a long-term project." When Prime Minister Attlee heard the suggestions for Spain and Portugal, he couldn't help but chuckled, "Alan, do you think it will be successful?"

"To be honest, it is extremely difficult for the British colonies to succeed." Alan Wilson felt something was wrong when he said this, and then said, "In fact, South Africa can try to move the black people to Namibia under the mandate, or even make the black territory larger. It doesn’t matter, even if South Africa is divided equally in the end, considering the population of the white ethnic group, it will be a fair half of the family, and the white ethnic group will still make a profit.”

Namibia in Alan Wilson's mouth was originally called Southwest Africa, bordering Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana and South Africa to the east and south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The coastline is 1,600 kilometers long. Most of the territory is at an altitude of 1,500 meters. The western coastal and eastern inland areas are deserts, and the northern part is plains.

During World War I, South Africa sent troops to occupy Southwest Africa. After the war, the League of Nations "commissioned" South Africa to rule the land.

The most important thing is that Namibia covers an area of ​​800,000 square kilometers. Together with the area of ​​South Africa itself, South Africa directly rules an area of ​​2 million square kilometers, which is almost half of the current area of ​​British India and one-third of India after independence. two.

If South Africa is willing to carry out a backup plan that will definitely take more than ten years, move the black community to Namibia, and even give half of the land to the black community, retaining control of half of the territory. You might be able to keep your country in the future.

Even in the 21st century, Namibia's population is very small, with only two million people. Compared with the land area of ​​800,000 square kilometers, what is this concept? We can be a resource-rich country that sits on its back and eats nothing.

Namibia is almost like Australia, whose resources and population have shrunk tenfold. It will still live well as a country with resources.

But the key point is that the relationship between South Africa and Britain is very delicate, and they may not be very obedient. Even if London gives ideas, the local Boers may not listen. It is no wonder that people will never look back until they hit the southern wall.

The reason why the Dutch will listen to the current British advice is because the Netherlands is close to the United Kingdom. The Netherlands does need British support, but the Boers do not necessarily think so.

However, since the Boers are descendants of the Dutch, if necessary, let's see if we can work with the Dutch to help the Boers. Now the Netherlands can be regarded as asking for help from the United Kingdom, and there is room for cooperation between the two countries.

There was a time when the British Empire also started to talk more about soft power, not only soft power, but also the soft power of the Netherlands.

"Alan, you can answer the colonial problems of other countries, but what about our own problems." Prime Minister Attlee didn't know why he asked this question, but he just asked it, and he wanted it very much. Get the answer, "Let's talk straight, how to protect the interests in our hands."

Alan Wilson's face suddenly became more solemn, a look of thinking flashed across his face, and then he said, "I don't dare to say."

"You can say whatever you want without leaking it. We can all keep it a secret." Prime Minister Attlee said in an encouraging tone, "You can't remind other countries that they are all doing it to our own motherland. How can we do it?" Are they all gone?”

"Dear Prime Minister, just because it is your own country, you should be cautious." Alan Wilson shook his head slightly and said, "The British Empire is currently the largest colonial empire. I don't know where to start."

"Let's start from home. How can we protect the interests in our hands, at least part of them. Churchill and I are different. He thought that he could make the problem disappear by taking a tough attitude. I don't think so. "

Prime Minister Attlee had a strange expression when he mentioned Churchill, "Our era has finally passed and we have to face reality, but facing reality does not mean handing over the interests in our hands to others. How can we protect the interests in our hands? It has always been Questions I’m thinking about.”

Starting from home? After hearing what Prime Minister Attlee said, Alan Wilson blurted out, "First of all, Britain should have nuclear bombs, the sooner the better. The final result depends on the appetite of the United States. If the United States has a big appetite, there will be nothing left. Once the Soviet Union fully recovers While building the Red Navy, the colonies had to endure the crushing pressure of the Soviet Union.”

Prime Minister Attlee was stunned for a moment, then nodded solemnly. Although he did not say anything, it was mainly because Alan Wilson was not in a suitable position to know the progress of the alloy tube project. From the moment he came to power to resume and launch the alloy tube project, I have always been very concerned about the progress of nuclear bombs.

Attlee didn't know, even if he didn't tell, Alan Wilson knew that the British alloy pipe was being carried out in secret. It's the same whether you say it or not. The traitorous Labor Party is just a fallacy that follows what others say.

If you really want to say that you are traitorous, then how can the Labor Party be as professional as the Conservative Party, from Churchill’s alloy tube plan to Thatcher’s privatization? Also interspersed with the Nassau Agreement was the renunciation of independent nuclear weapons.

The only thing Labor has gone too far is that the welfare society has gone too far, causing a huge financial burden.

"Alan, from the perspective of a former colonial official, what are the places worth protecting currently? And what are the threats they face?" Attlee asked his second question.

"The biggest external threat at present is the United States. I don't know when the United States will lose its patience and attack the colonies in the hands of European countries." Alan Wilson said truthfully, "The Royal Navy, which we are most proud of, is not as good as The U.S. Navy is weak. When it comes to colonial issues, the threat from the U.S. is real, and the threat from the Soviet Union has not yet materialized. This is exactly the opposite of the current situation in Europe. The threat from the Soviet Union can be seen, and the U.S. can pretend to be a good person."

"As for the value of colonies, Malaya and the Persian Gulf are in no particular order, but if you want to maintain your influence, there must be no problems with the Suez Canal. At any time, the British Empire, even if it is united with France, should resolutely support the Sudan of Egypt. "

"But now that the world war has weakened us and the French, the vast colonies are resisting fiercely, and Egypt is no longer safe." Alan Wilson shook his head at this, "Please forgive me, dear Prime Minister, my thinking is a little confused. If the Prime Minister If necessary, I can calm down and write a report for the Prime Minister to read when the time comes, which will be much more rigorous than if I hadn’t prepared it now.”

"You have also had a day of meetings, and now you are tired. I heard Norman say that in today's one-day meeting, you alone took up half of the entire meeting. It almost turned this meeting into a meeting in the British Empire. Executive Council of India.”

Prime Minister Attlee didn't mind at all about Alan Wilson's current performance. On the one hand, it was certainly because of Governor Mountbatten. On the other hand, being able to hold a meeting involving many countries into a single talk was in itself a display of talent.

After letting Alan Wilson leave, Prime Minister Attlee continued to listen to Norman Brooke's report, leaving only the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary in the room.

Listening to Alan Wilson's analysis and response to the colonies of other countries, Prime Minister Attlee aroused a sense of anticipation for the report he was about to see. When Norman Brooke finished his report, Prime Minister Attlee said, "Alan is here When the British ruled India, he was very valued by you and Edward, right?"

"Yes, Prime Minister." Norman Brooke replied cautiously, "Alan is a man who is passionate about his work, and never refuses to deal with difficult issues, especially. He is young and energetic. Of course, Edward and I do not deny that this There is a certain connection with Governor Mountbatten in it.”

Prime Minister Attlee listened to the words of the cabinet secretary, nodded from time to time, and suddenly said, "Norman, actually what I am thinking now, if Allen's age is not too conspicuous, you know, I need a chief private secretary."

Um? Norman Brooke's eyes widened and he was shocked by Prime Minister Attlee's words.

"Age is a problem." Seeing Norman Brooke's shock, Prime Minister Attlee said instead, "If the age is appropriate, there is no problem. It is a pity."

Not a pity! Norman Brook thought in his mind, no matter what, being able to be remembered by the current Prime Minister's name would make attending this meeting worthwhile.

The next day's meeting was another full day, and in the evening Alan Wilson brought back the Portuguese representative Olivia, who presented a report on the lease of battleships, but did not comment on it.

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