Chapter 776 Touching the Heart
Destroying the war potential of North Vietnam, which Alan Wilson certainly supported, the French expressed their persistence in colonial policy and their willingness to deter evildoers, coupled with the destruction of Indonesia and the bombardment of Jakarta before the Dutch withdrew from Indonesia many years ago. It can effectively deter major colonies.
The French have shouldered the bad influence, but the benefit belongs to everyone. Paris has done this, but Alan Wilson can’t even applaud from the side? This matter should not only be known to British Malaya, but also the entire British colonies.
"Everyone should know how to handle the commissioner's telegram. It should be reported from a neutral perspective. We are not biased towards any party." In the Malayan Administrative Office, Alyssa looked up at the telegram in her hand and said pleasantly to her colleagues.
Everyone nodded. The so-called not taking sides means taking sides with France. The fact is actually very obvious. This is France's revenge before withdrawing. In terms of public opinion, everyone's job is to make the obvious facts not so obvious.
"Then let's take the French position described by the commissioner in the telegram, that is, France is only taking back what it once sent." Richard, the head of the administrative bureau, said, "That's how it is. Without us, Malaya's five hundred Don’t even think about entering modern society.”
"We do not take a position, we are just a porter of news. As for contact with other colonies, the Office of the Overseas Assets Management Committee will contact us." Edel was silent for a moment and said, "We also need to pay attention to the news in Malaya. After all, it is an extraordinary period. , be careful of infiltration from all parties.”
"Pay attention to newspapers whose public opinions are contrary to the official attitude, especially Chinese newspapers." Alyssa nodded, "Anyone who disagrees with us at this time is an enemy of the British Empire."
This move was a fool's errand. Alan Wilson, who received the call back, was very pleased, but he was not surprised at the first thought. The reason was the same. If North Vietnam's destruction and withdrawal went smoothly, he could just pat his butt and leave.
As the only hegemony of public opinion that was not severely damaged by the war, all the British colonies immediately reprinted France's just actions. This is also reasonable and the public opinion guidance was very successful.
Many colonial newspapers tended to believe that the French had reasons to do this, which of course caused dissatisfaction in the Soviet camp. A war of words broke out instantly. As a country that had broken through the hegemony of the free world in this era, the Soviet Union certainly could not take it lightly.
However, it is not worth making a fuss about. These days, colonies are generally not yet independent, and the free world’s hegemony of public opinion in the third world is still very stable. The instability lies in the huge pro-Soviet ideology in European countries. As long as there is no major chaos in European countries, wars of words will always be with us.
France was the first country to fight back against the Soviet Union's accusations. Although the French Communist Party was the second largest party in Europe, France's support for the colonial hardline attitude far exceeded that of the French Communist Party.
Although France is in chaos in terms of public opinion, when has the French political sphere not been in chaos since the French Revolution? France has already developed a way of not disturbing each other. You scold you and I do mine without delay.
As for the United States, which is preparing to pick peaches, it is not as enthusiastic as Britain, France and the Soviet Union. It is in completely opposite positions and accuses each other. For the current Washington, it can be aloof from the world and watch the countries involved fight.
Standing on the side of Britain and France may support colonial policies, while joining the Soviet Union may lead to the alienation of Britain and France. This is simple. Even the United States believes that the Soviet Union's accusations are justified. It just needs to be silent and silent. It is also wonderful to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.
There were only a few days before the official withdrawal date of October 8. The French army's crazy actions before leaving exceeded the Viet Minh's expectations. The wanton destruction would cause huge damage to the army in the long run, but what the French army headquarters released was The troops, composed mainly of North African soldiers, were also prepared for contingency, alert to the last moment, and began to evacuate after destroying the planned targets.
At this moment, three Royal Navy warships, one large, two small, had sailed into Tokyo Bay. Rear Admiral George Ball looked up into the distance.
He was silent in the command cabin, seeming to listen to the sound of the sea.
The destination this time is Haiphong Port in North Vietnam. The role of Haiphong Port in Hanoi is similar to that of Dagu Port. It is the first line of defense to defend Hanoi. It is currently controlled by the Viet Minh. The purpose of this small fleet is to prevent the evacuating French troops from being blocked by the Viet Minh soldiers on the coastal defense and to deter them in the outer sea.
France is very familiar with this kind of sabotage, not because it killed a chicken in Africa a few years later to scare the monkeys, and specifically selected one colony to destroy, to deter other colonies from pursuing independence, but because it had already happened.
In order to maintain the centripetal force of the colonies towards the mother country, France often destroyed local historical sites and cultural forms, causing people to gradually forget their original racial attributes in the centralized management with French characteristics.
France once specially found the jade seal of the Vietnamese king in Vietnam and smashed it. This experience is evident.
The current operation is only on a larger scale. Factory facilities in North Vietnam that are still in the hands of the French army have been planted with bombs or directly shelled. After the explosions, the local French army did not hesitate to retreat to Hanoi.
Facts have proved that if an army wants to do banditry, it often does not need anyone to teach it. Since ancient times, it is absolutely reasonable for soldiers and bandits to be a family. The French army stationed there showed more physical strength and professionalism than in previous battles.
"We can emphasize that France's behavior stems from the sequelae of France's frequent revolutions. As we all know, the French themselves are making trouble every day, which affects the military. It is normal."
Alan Wilson held a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms in his hand and very rudely urged Vivien Leigh to help him write the letter. Didn't you notice that his hands are all wrapped up? He wants to work now but is powerless.
Vivien Leigh rolled her eyes at the man. How could she not know that this man was pretending, and that the British treasure was also an accomplice? She could only ask while writing, "Your hobby of reading is really good."
"Reading a book is a kind of communication. No matter how a book writer avoids it, he will inevitably add some subjective factors of his own. I can tell who the person is by reading the book. It would be even better if it is a full-time author. You can see his understanding at different stages of life." Alan Wilson put down the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and expressed his feelings.
For example, Mr. Jin Yong, an admirer of Xia Meng, wrote the book "Sword of Enmity" when he was in his twenties, and "The Deer and the Cauldron" when he was in his forties. We can see Jin Yong's mental journey in the past twenty years.
As for Qiong Yao, she is a mistress, and the mistresses in her works are all Bai Yueguang.
Even online novels are like this. The protagonist of Tudou's novel is a passionate person, while the protagonist of Hongmao's novel wants to be arbitrary and fight for eternity. As for Tang San's novel, Qi Ba Gu, Ba Dayi and his family are all immortals. He wants to be an official and return the favor. Remarkable?
"Whatever you say makes sense!" Vivien Leigh couldn't stand up to Alan Wilson, and then she took the paper and said, "It's written, do you want to send it directly? You should send it in person."
"It's not a secret, just ask Radwich to send it to Kuala Lumpur." Alan Wilson hid his merit and fame and said nonchalantly, "I am an Englishman who traveled thousands of miles to South Vietnam to help France find action agents. Excuse, what kind of spirit is this.”
"You have many reasons, but are they useful?" Vivien Leigh came over and sat on the man's lap and asked, "After destroying it, the North will no longer have the ability to go south, and South Vietnam will be safe."
"This is only useful in the short term. As for North Vietnam, don't worry, someone will pay for them." Alan Wilson is not unaware of the consequences. On the contrary, he knows very well that North Vietnam's losses will not last long. The consequence of destroying many facilities in North Vietnam will naturally be that some countries will bleed, but even if you know it, you have to do it.
Even the French Air Force, which had not been deployed for a long time, also joined the operation, but this time the bombing target was no longer the Viet Minh army, but factory facilities, dams, power stations, warehouses and grain depots, all included.
All facilities that cannot be taken away, as long as they are still in the hands of the French army, will be destroyed except houses. With this instruction, the French army in North Vietnam did not hesitate to use ammunition, and they did not expect to take away the ammunition anyway.
Even the Viet Minh did not expect that the French army would act so thoroughly. When many Viet Minh troops bordering the French army heard the news, they arrived. What I saw were booby traps buried in objects, even in iron mines. Livestock were killed everywhere, and granaries controlled by the French were burned to the ground.
"The evacuation operation in Hanoi will not move buildings, but will completely destroy the power supply. Explosives will be planted in important warehouses and will be blasted at the same time on October 8."
At the French military headquarters in Hanoi, General Cogny loudly issued an order, "Ensure the destruction of North Vietnam's industry and war potential. This is the only thing we can do at the moment. Starting today, Hanoi will be under military control, and any suspicious elements found will be shot without mercy."
Facts have proven that once imperialism becomes shameless, the Third World will never be able to match it. Once France no longer considers maintaining its rule, the sabotage orders it issues will be absolutely destructive.
The operation that was supposed to take place in French Africa without leaving a single telegraph pole fell on North Vietnam first.
Off the coast of Haiphong Port, the Royal Navy fleet coming to respond was looming. George Ball was mentally prepared to immediately bombard Haiphong Port once the French troops evacuating from the Red River were blocked.
The Royal Navy has already established contact with the French headquarters in Hanoi, and each other knows the other's existence. At the end of the colonial empire, the two colonial empires, Britain and France, showed a unity that had never appeared in the past three hundred years.
"It's really touching!" Alan Wilson sobbed twice, stretched out his hand to touch the corners of his eyes, and wiped away the non-existent crocodile tears. "It is estimated that North Vietnam will have to wait for two years."
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