Chapter 434 Everyone Has Advantages

The year 1948 was definitely a troubled year. Not to mention the civil war in a certain major country, the United States had already begun to enter the atmosphere of elections.

The same is true for the British Empire, except for the war that has broken out between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.

This year is also the year when Britain ended its mandate for Palestine. Since the end of World War II, the current Iran crisis has not broken out. Otherwise, since the end of the war, if even the Greek civil war is included, Britain will really be in a state of turmoil.

Britain finally completely retreated to the British Isles. In addition to finally accepting its fate, the emergency after the end of World War II really left London at a loss. Pressing the gourd will lift the gourd. It is difficult for an empire in decline, not to mention that there are always people there. Now step on the accelerator.

From the day it was established, the United Nations headquarters has been determined to be near New York. The previous meeting in London was just that the new headquarters had not been built yet, and of course it is not fully built now.

Including the previous League of Nations archives, the United Kingdom has handed over to the United Nations. Now most of the work has arrived in New York. By the time the United Nations headquarters is officially launched, in a general sense, it has proven that the handover of hegemony has been transferred to the United States.

Alexander Cadogan, as the British ambassador to the United Nations, has also been active in the United States for a long time. This time Alan Wilson arrived in the United States, he naturally wanted to visit the former head of civil servants in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Of course we should lean towards India. After all, our interests in India are greater than those in Pakistan. And since the United States is leaning towards Pakistan, it is okay for us to lean towards India." Alexander Cadogan listened to Alan Wilson's words and expressed this There is no problem with the tendency. After all, Britain still has to look after its own interests. "By the way, Alan, you are already working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, right?"

"I still haven't figured out what the differences are between the work of the Colonial Department, the Foreign Office, and the Commonwealth Department." Alan Wilson said confusedly, "In my opinion, they are all the same."

"It's basically the same, but we're facing different situations." Alexander Cadogan said with a sly smile, "I haven't asked around, who is more likely to become the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"

"Sir Milton?" Alan Wilson thought of the personnel director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During his time in London, this personnel director seemed to be very authoritative.

But Alexander Cadogan shook his head slightly and said, "If there is a candidate with the same work experience as you, the chance is greater than Milton."

"Who? It can't be Sir Barron!" Alan Wilson couldn't help laughing. At this time, Sir Barron in Aden shivered for no reason.

"No, but the Secretary-General of British India, Sir Ismay." Alexander Cadogan's answer completely ended Alan Wilson's delusion. He originally thought,

I have another chance to work with my old boss.

"I have met Sir Ismay a few times, but I am not very familiar with him." Alan Wilson said with some distress, "We are not in the same system, but Edel is very familiar with him, that is his boss. "

"It doesn't matter. General Mountbatten is very familiar with him. The last time I corresponded with Sir Ismay, he was preparing materials for the independence of British India. There were many excuses for General Mountbatten's efforts at the last moment."

Alexander Cadogan reached out and patted Alan Wilson on the shoulder, saying that this was definitely not a problem. With Sir Ismay as the head of the civil service in the Foreign Office, Alan Wilson would definitely be at home.

"Oh..." Alan Wilson's expression relaxed. It turns out that he has a good relationship with his father-in-law. My father-in-law, Long Aotian of the British Empire, has great connections. What else can I say? We are all family.

If the war between India and Pakistan had not suddenly broken out, the conflict between Palestine and Israel would have been the most worrying thing for the British at present. Alexander Cadogan also stated this during the chat. In the past few days, the British mandate time has expired and London has decided to withdraw its troops.

"It seems that the conflict in Palestine is inevitable. Once we leave the Arabs, they will definitely launch an attack on Israel." After listening, Alan Wilson said, "Our interests?"

"Of course you are on the side of the majority of Arabs? But Israel is supported by the United States and the Soviet Union." Alexander Cadogan sighed. The glorious era is finally gone. Now he is always supported by the United States and the Soviet Union at the United Nations. The plywood spirit is far worse than before the war.

"I miss my old boss. I should send a telegram to say hello." Alan Wilson suddenly said. His boss in British India, Lord Barron, seems to be the current British Commissioner in the Persian Gulf.

Therefore, working in British India is still beneficial. My father-in-law returned to the Mediterranean Fleet and restarted his journey to Long Aotian. His immediate boss was in charge of Middle East affairs in the Persian Gulf. Even Ismay, the Secretary-General of British India, They have all become popular candidates for the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With such a complicated network of relationships, it is impossible to live up to this condition unless you make a career.

He is now ready to continue working in the United States for the interests of the British Empire in the Middle East.

When the British troops in Palestine want to evacuate, there is no need to take away weapons and equipment. There is now a serious backlog of weapons, and there is nothing wrong with leaving some for local pro-British and friendly countries.

The local British troops had already begun to evacuate, and it would be too late if they didn't send a telegram. Leaving a collection of rags did not need to go through the ministers, it was entirely within the purview of the local commissioners.

Aden was a British colony in the Middle East. Like most colonies, there was an Indian community there. Even for a long time, Aden was within the territory of British India.

India's richest man Ambani, who later built the world's most expensive residence next to a slum, was actually born in Aden.

This place has a familiar feeling to Sir Barron. After all, the climate is similar to that of New Delhi, and the Indian community is there to act as a lackluster, just like when he was still a commissioner in British India.

Soon Sir Barron knew that his vague feeling of familiarity was definitely not groundless, because he received a greeting from Alan Wilson, the former Assistant to the Commissioner. The telegram stated that he had just spoken with the British Ambassador to the United Nations, Alexander Cardow. Sir Alexander Cadogan discussed the interests of the British Empire in the Middle East, and with the approval of Sir Alexander Cadogan, this telegram was sent to express greetings.

Even if it doesn't actually happen, Alan Wilson is just using Alexander Cadogan's name to increase his persuasiveness.

"Huh?" Barron, who was holding a telegram, explained that he couldn't laugh or cry. He felt that something should happen in the past few days, but he didn't know where this feeling came from, but now this feeling disappeared.

The decision to withdraw troops is made by the Cabinet and the Foreign Secretary, but of course he can make his own decision to withdraw troops in this way.

Of course, the remaining weapons were within the scope of authority. Anyway, the cabinet only gave a framework and no specific measures. The specific measures were considered by him, the person directly responsible.

Because of the experience of British India, Sir Barron could already feel that once the British troops withdraw from Palestine, a war is likely to break out there. Moreover, judging from the attitude of the United Nations, the attitudes of the United States and the Soviet Union remain unchanged, and it is very likely that the British It was due to the opposition between the United States and the Soviet Union.

In the telegram, Alan Wilson also mentioned the name of Princess Badia, saying that there should be some communication with the sister of the Iraqi regent, and there might be unexpected gains.

In fact, some countries were preparing for war, and Lord Barron knew this.

"This Alan, has he forgotten that Mrs. Mountbatten is a Jew?" Sir Barron said to himself with a wry smile.

Forgetting means not forgetting, but the national interest is here, and Alan Wilson can only choose this. Alan Wilson, who had made a trip to Washington, had returned to the consulate in Boston.

Diplomatic agencies are all semi-open spies. Alan Wilson obtained some information about the current U.S. Republican Senator McCarthy from the Boston Consulate, about this person's personality, hobbies and reputation, where he often goes, and his daily routine.

Alan Wilson felt that he had better become friends with McCarthy before the outcome of this election. This is more logical and can avoid waiting until the other person becomes successful before getting to know each other, which seems to have bad motives.

How can the icing on the cake be as impressive as providing timely assistance? When McCarthy was so angry, Alan Wilson would have to put in a lot more energy if he posted it again.

"Consul, are you interested in this drunkard?" Wick, the secretary of the consulate, was puzzled. How could his immediate boss be so enthusiastic about a senator with a poor Republican reputation? He was neither senior nor had a good reputation. Often ridiculed by newspapers.

Wick has a keen interest in politics. He has a quick mind and is able to express clearly what is in his mind. Like the Welshman in the eyes of many of his colleagues, Wick often spoke better than he wrote, and he was good at writing.

Reading is his habit, especially American newspapers involving politics, which has always been his favorite. In his impression, the senator the consul was looking for had always appeared in the newspapers in a negative light.

Despite Wick's view, McCarthy was simply in the right place at the right time. While this may be true generally of many politicians who rise to prominence at a young age, it was particularly true of McCarthy.

"Oh, dear Wick, we have to look at the problem from a developmental perspective." Alan Wilson said with a smile, "Now that he has become a senator, he cannot be called an alcoholic, although he does have a bad reputation. In the early days, Success may be attributed to luck, but the politician himself must have an extraordinary advantage. I believe he must have it, but it has not been discovered yet. Everyone has advantages, Wick!"