Chapter 673 Mixed Settlement

The anger on Mossadegh's face flashed, and he heard Alan Wilson continue, "Dear Prime Minister, don't mind, if it is a matter involving Mountbatten Oil Company, I can make the decision and approve it now. But when it comes to Anglo-Iranian Oil The company, this is not my wife’s property, and I cannot sell out the interests of the empire in exchange for your personal gratitude.”

If this matter were a matter between a private company and the Iranian government, Alan Wilson would have surrendered by holding the French flag high. The biggest taboo of a private enterprise is to confront a country.

Even if the opponent is a banana republic, it is impossible to guarantee victory, not to mention that Iran is much stronger than the banana republic.

But fortunately, Britain was prepared. Alan Wilson snapped his fingers, and Makins took out a stack of documents. Among them is data on Iran's current raw material shortage assessed by MI6. Especially the livelihood resources that are very important to Iran!

As in later generations, or more seriously, Iran's cities and vast countryside are completely two worlds. This round of sanctions has caused huge damage to Iran. Although Mossadegh is supported by the majority of Iranians, Iran is definitely not to the point where Britain cannot find an agent.

Iran is also different from Arab countries. The monarchical families of Arab countries in the Middle East can be traced back hundreds of years. Even if they are threatened by revolution, the situation cannot be worse than that of Iran.

There is absolutely no comparison between Iran's Pahlavi dynasty and these countries, and they are far behind in terms of legitimacy.

Morocco and Jordan also appear to be relatively secular and pro-Western. They may not have the social problems that Iran has, but they are as stable as a rock and can live a long life without the influence of external forces.

The key is that Pahlavi's father, Reza Khan, was born in poverty. At that time, Britain and Imperial Russia were drawing a line in Iran. The south belonged to Britain and the north belonged to Imperial Russia. Reza Khan was a Cossack general organized by Imperial Russia locally.

It was just in time for the collapse of Russia and the establishment of Soviet Russia. During such a gap period, the situation in Iran was controlled. It was not until 1925 that the Pahlavi Dynasty was established. Alan Wilson did not know if there was anyone younger than Iran in the world. monarchy country.

But the shortcomings of the Pahlavi dynasty can be seen at a glance. Reza Khan came from a very low background and was a military leader. His biggest supporter was the Cossack Corps he commanded at that time.

The Iranian dynasty is unstable, and Mossadegh must have known this fact when Mossadegh and his team read the information.

Alan Wilson said, "Prime Minister Mossadegh, I think half of the profits are embarrassing the United Kingdom. I have an alternative plan here. You can try a new currency settlement system so that on the surface Iran does not get half of the profits. share, but the actual benefits obtained are not less than half. If we get a consensus on this, you can give an explanation to the Iranian people, and we can also accept it, and the relationship between Britain and Iran can develop smoothly."

"I wonder what Mr. Allen's suggestion is?" Mossadegh took off his glasses and rubbed the corners of his tired eyes. He was deeply shocked by the statistics of various industries he saw. The reason for shock was that these data were all true.

It is conceivable that Iran now has no secrets from the United Kingdom. The British’s actual statistics on Iran are more accurate than Iran’s own statistics. Knowing so clearly can only explain one problem. The United Kingdom has previously threatened to withdraw from Iran. , is not groundless.

The current domestic situation in Iran was decided at the Potsdam Conference.

The Soviet Union still has influence in northern Iran. The United Kingdom is in the south, and the United States is deeply cultivated around Tehran, properly dividing the world into three parts.

The United Kingdom, the United States, and the Soviet Union were all involved in the political situation in Iran, and they did not dare to take action against each other. The secret fronts continued to increase in volume without stopping for a moment.

No one else knows about this situation, but Alan Wilson knows it best. He betrayed Iran with his own hands, and also taught the Soviets how to fill the consulate with thousands of people. The three countries have entangled interests in Iran, but they are afraid of each other and dare not take action. How could it happen? He deserves a share of the credit.

"I have a short-term plan. The UK can sign a five-year short-term settlement plan with Iran. And we can adjust the profit distribution of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company to 33%. The remaining 17% will be paid in sugar , iron ore, edible oil, and other commodities to supplement.”

Alan Wilson calmly explained his grand blueprint in a certain sense. Since Iran really wants to develop, it needs the import of these commodities, and it does not have enough foreign exchange. Then join the British Empire System of Preferences!

A major pillar industry in British Malaya was sugar production, and Australia's best-quality iron ore in the world today was in the hands of his wife Pamela Mountbatten. As for other bulk commodities, the British colonies were vigorously investing in them. Development can also be divided into Iranian ones.

This plan is a two-pronged approach. On the one hand, it will increase Iran's share to one-third, and on the other hand, it will give Iran and Britain preferential treatment under the Imperial System of Preferences to make up for Iran's losses.

But on the surface, the British still took advantage of it, and they were taken down a step by the British in this conflict. In fact, the benefits Iran has received are not small. Maybe more!

In fact, the quality of Iran's iron ore is not low. It is much better than the 30% quality iron ore in China and the United Kingdom, which is called rich ore. However, it must not have been discovered at this time because the embargo initiated by the United Kingdom affected Iranian steel. A huge blow.

Iran relies on imports of iron ore, and Alan Wilson can open an opening for Australia to export iron ore to Iran.

Using a two-pronged approach of one-third profit distribution and the preferential treatment of the Imperial System of Preferences, I believe we can satisfy the Iranians.

"This kind of subversion method can be used when civil servants raise their wages." While explaining the plan, Alan Wilson suddenly had such a flash in his mind. Bringing the role into the position of Cabinet Secretary.

In fact, Alan Wilson almost couldn't help but bring up the idea of ​​​​the petro-sterling, but he had already submitted the idea to Whitehall, but there has been no movement from Whitehall. There must be a reason for it.

He believes that Whitehall must be aware of the value of the petro-pound, but is pretending not to be so at this time, and must have other considerations.

To a large extent, countries are competing for military power. Some people always say that tanks and armored vehicles in the Soviet Union cost a lot of money. Whether it really cost a lot of money, Alan Wilson did not comment. He only knew that after the steel of these leaders was rusty, Russia would face endless humiliation from the United States.

With these torrents of steel, we might be able to live a better life, but without them, our lives would be almost gone.

Apparently Whitehall does not dare to promote the petro-sterling because it is afraid that the current British military strength cannot maintain the profits of the petro-sterling.

It feels like this is probably the reason. Naturally, Alan Wilson did not mention the petro-sterling. It is better to wait until the United States is confident enough to find its next opponent, while the United Kingdom is considering stabbing the traitor in the back.

"Short-term plan? Five years?" Mossadegh was silent for a while and said, "Thirty-four percent. I believe the UK will not be entangled in this concession. And I still have a doubt. I don't know what to do in five years." manage?"

"Uh!" Alan Wilson actually didn't think about it at all, and secretly sighed in his mind why Mossadegh asked such a question, catching him off guard for a plan that was entirely based on delaying time.

"If we have a second meeting by then and Iran takes back its share of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, it can consider listing it in London to raise funds. The UK can help Iran with its position in the financial industry."

Although he was unprepared for Mossadegh's question, Alan Wilson still appeared to be well prepared.

"Dear Prime Minister, in fact, even according to the previous treaty, in 1960, the treaty time has come. Why should Iran be anxious?" Seeing Mossadegh's hesitation, Alan Wilson began to persuade, "Iran will not give The British time has been adjusted, and Britain has been damaged. Iran is the battlefield for the United States and the Soviet Union. It is so difficult for you to drive away the United Kingdom, so what leverage will you use to get the United States and the Soviet Union to leave?"

In 1900, the British millionaire William Knox D'Arcy reached an oil trade agreement with the Shah of Iran, Muzaffar al-Din Shah. The agreement stipulated that D'Arcy had exclusive oil exploration and mining rights in Iran. , this agreement was signed for sixty years, and Britain’s exclusive rights to oil exploration expired in 1960.

On the one hand, Alan Wilson reminded Mossadegh to abide by the treaty, and Britain would naturally abide by the treaty when the time came. Another aspect has also proposed a package plan, for example, it can use the influence of the United Kingdom to allow Commonwealth countries to import Iranian oil.

"Australia needs oil and Iran needs iron ore. These are complementary. India is a huge market. The UK can come forward to talk to New Delhi and establish economic and trade relations between Iran and India." Alan Wilson said earnestly, "We have There are many areas where we can cooperate. Don’t look at the only one-third share. The expansion of production by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company can completely make up for Iran’s apparent losses, not to mention that you have no losses at all.”

"We need to think about it carefully." Mossadegh was interested, but he still didn't agree immediately.

"We have enough patience." Alan Wilson did not push, although he very much wanted to go to Cyprus to meet with General Mountbatten immediately to talk about the Free Officers Organization, and then go to Paris to slap a stick in the face.

After the second round of negotiations, Alan Wilson contacted Sir Barron and decided to focus the pressure on Iran to break the treaty. It was clearly pointed out that 1960 was the time when the treaty expired. At the same time, it was also rumored that the talks had a certain degree of progress. progress.

If Mossadegh shows sincerity, this dispute over oil revenue can end peacefully.

Mossadegh also used this period of time to calculate whether Britain could achieve the 50% that Iran expected if it was willing to give Iran the preferential benefits of the Imperial System of Preferences. The constant false news about the Basra Conference has made the public feel agitated.

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