Chapter 703 Stalin’s Funeral
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At the end of the discussion, a report was produced about the new leadership of the Soviet Union that might lead to easing. The report stated that this might be an opportunity to end the Berlin crisis, which had great appeal to Britain at this time.
In making the judgment that the situation might be de-escalated, Alan Wilson was basing his decision on his own memory. Among the current Soviet leadership, only Molotov thinks in the same way as Stalin.
Alan Wilson had seen what Khrushchev would do later. As for Malenkov and Beria, their opinions were similar. Beria also specifically stated that he wanted to promote the reunification of Germany. No matter who he was, it would be easier to deal with it than Stalin.
In fact, the biggest reason lies in the Korean War. Stalin firmly supported the Korean War and wanted to seize this opportunity to bleed the United States. After Stalin's death, the Korean War ended in less than four months.
This background is the reason why the Soviet leadership after Stalin will not look for trouble in the short term.
What is certain is that given the current situation, any change can be considered a good change. Just like comparing what Britain is like in the 21st century, how Alan Wilson messes with the current Britain is a good thing.
So what Britain has to do now is simple. It should exert its influence to bring about the end of the Berlin Crisis and the Korean War.
The Berlin crisis is related to the security of Europe, and in this time and space of the Korean War, Britain did not send ground troops to participate in the war. It is perfectly fine to say that it is a neutral country as soon as it closes its eyes.
These two items are also at the core of this review and were sent to Cabinet Secretary Norman Brooke.
"The Prime Minister is inclined to personally visit the Soviet Union, especially after seeing your two core clauses." The next day, Norman Brooke asked his personal secretary to call Alan Wilson over and ordered, "This is actually a warning to politicians. It’s a very courageous move.”
"Courage! It may cause a decline in support rates." Alan Wilson frowned slightly, "Maybe my suggestions are a bit radical and have risks that should be avoided."
"After the storm surge, the cabinet's approval rating was very high. The prime minister may feel that this trip, if it can make achievements in the diplomatic field, will help increase his political reputation."
After Norman Brook finished speaking, Alan Wilson made a look of realization, "So that's it..."
"Alan, you actually have a lot of contact with the Soviets. You attended the Potsdam Conference.
"Norman Brook thought for a moment and said, "I added your name to the list of entourage, and used your knowledge of the international situation to assist the Prime Minister in completing this visit. "
After all, Stalin's funeral was not a formal diplomatic occasion, but it could be used for diplomatic work. Prime Minister Attlee chose to attend this funeral for a good reason.
"Of course, I feel extremely honored to have such an opportunity to accompany you. Now we can see what the Soviet-controlled world looked like during this visit, which will also help in future assessments of the Soviet Union." Allen Wilson was already a little eager to try,
In fact, you don’t need to think about it to know that half of the world is in grief now, and Alan Wilson doesn’t think this is fake.
Time is running out, and Alan Wilson, who has always been perfect, decided to talk to Hedy Lamarr about his parting feelings. In the past two days, he has been reading a newly released novel called 007 vs. Casino Royale, which sells for ten shillings and sixpence.
"Are you going deep behind enemy lines and imagining your own destiny to change the world?" Hedy Lamarr played with the murder weapon and said with a smile, "When are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow!" Alan Wilson reluctantly put down the novel in his hand to divert Hedy Lamarr's attention. "I think this novel can be changed into a script. What do you think?"
"A spy movie? It's a very novel category." Hedy Lamarr reluctantly withdrew her little hand.
"It may be a very popular series!" Alan Wilson said firmly, "Looking at the current environment, it is actually very suitable for this category. In fact, the factors are very simple. First, it must conform to the international situation; second, it must There are beautiful women, and men, as the main force in the box office, like this."
This is what men care about. The combination of sex and beautiful women is always detrimental to male audiences in movies.
Alan Wilson, who was about to go on a foreign expedition, spent his last night in London and embarked on a journey with the Prime Minister and his entourage.
This visit is aimed at achieving fruitful diplomatic results on such an occasion, and it is completely reasonable.
Interviews with the new Soviet leadership would help Britain's future diplomacy with the Soviet Union.
Although there was not much time, every member, including Prime Minister Attlee, was full of energy.
"From the information collected previously, we have learned that leaders from all Eastern European countries will attend. The same is true in Western Europe. France's Torres, Italy's Palmiro Togliatti and others also rushed to Moscow. I believe everyone can see how much influence the Soviet Union has today."
"For this reason, this visit is of great significance. There is a saying in the East that a sight is worth a hundred hearings."
The Comet special plane has approached the Moscow airport, and Prime Minister Attlee is also talking about the significance of this visit.
With such a prime minister, it is no wonder that Americans always feel that Britain is unreliable. However, before Attlee left, he had communicated with US President Eisenhower, hoping to use such an occasion to find an opportunity to end this round of confrontation. .
Prime Minister Attlee also had fun. Alan Wilson, for the sake of the British Empire, stated that the purpose of Britain's trip was mainly to test. As long as McCarthy stopped spitting on this matter, Britain's great diplomatic pressure could be resolved.
Attending Stalin's funeral was just a pretense. The most important thing was to establish the international influence of the British Empire.
At this time, half of the world became a huge place of mourning. People gathered in villages, factories, and squares, listening to the condolences broadcast on the radio, with solemn expressions. It feels like a genius has disappeared and no one can lead them forward.
These people from cities, mountains, villages, mines, and factories spontaneously gathered together to mourn Comrade Stalin. Wreaths filled the Red Square, and sad people poured in like waves of the sea. Whether it was generals, workers, artists or poor people, there were tears on their cheeks. It felt like an old father left a group of children who didn't know where to go.
Leaders of other countries also gathered together, with solemn faces, and were saddened by the death of the Soviet leader.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Stalin's funeral began grandly. The entire Red Square was packed and red flags were everywhere. But with so many people gathered together, there was no noise.
The Soviet leadership held Stalin's coffin. Alan Wilson hid among the crowd of foreign guests. Remember these people muttered in an inaudible voice, "The first one on the left with a top hat is Beria, now He indeed had the greatest influence in the Soviet Union."
The coffin bearers for Stalin were all senior Soviet officials, including Khrushchev and Beria. After that, Beria quickly took control of the country, took over power without any hindrance, and continued to consolidate his position and power by enacting reforms. However, in the struggle for power, Beria was eventually defeated by Khrushchev.
"He understands it very well!" A man and a woman not far away were also watching this scene, and they looked strange next to them. There seemed to be something invisible separating the two from the others.
"Keep your voice down!" The woman blamed the man angrily and whispered, "Just take a look."
"I know! No one else can hear it." The man shut his mouth obediently. It's not like he has never experienced it before. He was in the position of Beria a long time ago, and he even experienced two similar occasions.
The conversation between this man and woman was quite loud, but people close at hand could not hear a word, as if the two people did not exist. In fact, in the eyes of others, this man and woman who may be a couple do not exist.
"Obviously, those imperialists don't want the Soviet people to live happily." The man said these words to his wife after a long time, the blue brim of his hat shining brightly in the sunset.
Unaware, Alan Wilson memorized the sequence of supporting the spirit and prepared to increase his importance in front of the Prime Minister.
After the funeral, imperialist agent Alan Wilson followed the British delegation directly back to the hotel to report to the Prime Minister on whether the current Soviet leadership could be contacted.
There is no doubt that among the foreign leaders visiting this time, Attlee is undoubtedly the most important figure.
"Judging from the order of carrying Stalin's coffin, Beria's position is extremely high. It can also be said that Beria has a high position now. We can see that the people in the front are Beria and Malenko. Husband, Molotov and Khrushchev.”
Alan Wilson immediately analyzed these positions one by one, and said that the next meeting should be to end the Berlin Crisis and the Korean War. If one of these two issues can be achieved, it will be considered victory. If both issues can be achieved, it will be a victory. Once it is resolved, the British Empire will move from one victory to another.
This discussion lasted for a long time, and Prime Minister Attlee nodded in approval. This was a very reasonable suggestion.
Stalin's funeral is the biggest news in the world today, but in the UK, as a country in the free world, there is an opposition party, and the opposition Conservative Party has been trying to find ways to regain power.
This time, after Prime Minister Attlee's outstanding performance in handling the storm surge, the Conservative Party had no choice but to shut up. Now that the Prime Minister has attended Stalin's funeral, the famous troll MP Churchill in the House of Commons will not let it go.
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