Chapter 829 Colonial Division of Labor

If an old colleague is interested in the position of Persian Gulf Commissioner, he will feel it is his duty to help. Everyone can see the influence of the Persian Gulf and its importance to the UK.

The Persian Gulf Commissioner is based in Aden and has to take care of the Suez Canal issue. Alan Wilson certainly prefers that having a familiar and reliable colleague there makes communication easier.

It would take some time for the plane to take off. The main reason was that Alan Wilson was so popular that he needed to take away the gifts from his trip to Sudan. He could not refuse people who were kind to him thousands of miles away.

During this time, the two had some exchanges about the possible impact of Sudan's independence on the situation in Africa.

John shook his head and smiled bitterly, "The French are very dissatisfied now and feel that Britain is irresponsible in allowing Sudan to become independent. I have received hints from many French African officials."

"There are really not many solutions to Sudan's problem. This is not just a Sudan problem. What's special about Sudan is that it also has Egyptian factors." Alan Wilson spread his hands and said that he had nothing to do. If Egypt were like Algeria, There are millions of British immigrants who can serve as domestic responders, and the probability of the British taking action is no less than that of the French.

But none of the colonies in British hands now have the same foundation as Algeria. Even the stability of Malaya requires the help of Australia and New Zealand within the framework of the Commonwealth.

"Emphasis on the special nature of Sudan, saying that Britain will not allow African territories to continue to be independent in the short term. However, we also have our demands, hinting to the French that the victory or failure of the Algerian War will determine the future choices of the two countries, not The French family." Alan Wilson narrowed his eyes and said to his old colleague, "I believe that as fellow colonists, the French must understand our underlying meaning."

"Oh my god, you're really afraid that the French won't be ruthless enough." John grinned after hearing this. This was a clear attempt to kill with a borrowed knife.

"They can do it better than us. We should cherish France's attitude at this stage." Alan Wilson chuckled, and then sighed, "There is no one else here. If I tell the truth, our situation is worse than that of the French." It’s a bit more difficult. Even now, the UK’s spread is much larger than France’s, and it’s more difficult to shrink it than the French.”

Does France still have interests in the Far East now? The three countries in Indochina have become independent, and French power has declined from the Far East.

But Hong Kong and Malaya are not yet independent, and Britain must continue to invest in the Far East.

Does France have influence in the Persian Gulf? I wouldn’t say it’s not at all, but basically it’s not. But Britain does. Britain also has a bunch of protectorates in the Persian Gulf, which are small in area but of great value.

Even in Africa, even if Sudan has become independent, the British market is not even a little smaller than that of France.

Although France was the second largest power in the colonial era, it was still incomparable to the British Empire where the sun never set.

So here’s the problem. France has been able to shrink its tentacles around the world and concentrate on completing its mission in Algeria. The UK cannot do this, and the UK must continue its policy of orderly evacuation.

Leaving tentacles that can intervene and focus on operating a few colonies, such as waiting for his flight to Northern Rhodesia, is one of the options.

Not long after, the harvest of the trip to Sudan had been transported. Grace came over with a group of assistants from Northern Rhodesia. Alan Wilson could only say goodbye to his colleagues, "Then our cooperation ends here. Sudan's system The status of design and sterling is up to you, and we may have opportunities to cooperate in the future.”

"It's touching that you can come and help this time." John glanced at Grace and nodded.

Stretching out his hand and shaking it with Alan Wilson, he said, "Then, I wish you a happy performance."

"Goodbye." Alan Wilson nodded, waved and boarded the plane. A few minutes later, the Comet took off and disappeared over Juba.

A few hours later, Alan Wilson had arrived in Northern Rhodesia. This was not his first time here. This time he also wanted to get agricultural information here and talk about his wife Pamela Mountbatten's grain merchant. road, and the question of how to achieve a win-win situation with Northern Rhodesia.

Alan Wilson thinks, if the Confederate States of America had existed today, what would Northern Rhodesia look like? But after thinking about it, it is still closer to the Rhodesian model.

These ruthless people who were born in the Balkans, when they first arrived in Northern Rhodesia, they used the massacre of Indians to cleanly take advantage of the black people. Compared with the sophistication of the operation, what is more rare is the courage.

The situation now is obvious. The ruthless actions at that time had eliminated the possibility of black people making a comeback.

Alan Wilson feels that the Slavs living in Northern Rhodesia now live very close to a collection of armed farmers.

Northern Rhodesia already had the capability to manufacture small arms and minefields were set up on its east and west borders. If it weren't for railways and animal migration, Northern Rhodesia would probably be surrounded by minefields.

Mikhailovich is still alive, but he has indeed entered old age and is not as strong as when they first met, but his health is still good. It is obvious that he is quite satisfied with the life in Northern Rhodesia.

"In fact, after several years of observation, we have closed the gap in the north during the migration of animals. The migration of animals in East Africa has only affected a small area in the northeast of Northern Rhodesia. Those animals have returned I won’t come.” Mihajlovic said happily, “The barbed wire fence and the minefield, this kind of layout for a battle, make me feel very safe.”

"It seems that you are almost semi-closed. You have to live behind closed doors. However, at the border between Italy and Yugoslavia, you continue to encourage Yugoslavs to flee, which has led to the delay in repairing the relationship between Britain and Yugoslavia." Alan Wilson He said with a bitter look, "How can I compensate for the losses caused by this?"

"Isn't it enough that Northern Rhodesia does not pursue independence? Hasn't Newfoundland been transformed into a royal territory? We are not opposed to the monarchy, and we can do this." Mikhailovich solemnly assured, "I "From what Grace said, Sudan is already on the track of independence, and I don't believe that Britain seems to show that it doesn't care."

How could you not care? Wait for the next Sudan, then wait! Alan Wilson secretly cursed and turned to look at the endless farmland, "I can still help with the development of Northern Rhodesia. In fact, the route of agricultural power is a good idea for Northern Rhodesia, which has a small population. A good choice. The UK relies on Spain for many of its fruit and vegetable supplies. As you know, the UK’s climate can handle growing food, but there are too many other things to think about.”

"I'm willing to listen to what the commissioner has to say? I still remember the scene at the beach. I never thought in my life that one day, with hundreds of thousands of followers, I would be like a pig to be put on the shelf." Miha Ilovic paused for a moment before saying, "I have no other intention, I just want to show that both parties understand each other."

Mikhailovich knew the Zhou Bapi style of the person in front of him, and Zhou Bapi in his eyes was not timid at all. Both sides have leverage in the other's hands, so it's very equal.

In terms of altitude, most of Northern Rhodesia is a plateau, but plateaus are different from plateaus. The plateau of Northern Rhodesia is only high in altitude, but its agricultural conditions are quite good, unlike the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Northern Rhodesia has many rivers, vast forests, and rich hydraulic and forestry resources. Hydropower accounts for 99% of the total power generation, and the forest coverage rate is 70%. At the junction of Northern Rhodesia and Rhodesia, there is the world-famous Victoria Falls, and the forestry distribution is relatively concentrated.

With the current population base of Northern Rhodesia and more than 700,000 square kilometers of land, Mikhailovich and the others simply cannot develop it. But even so, these Balkan version of the fish that have slipped through the net are not prepared to take advantage of black people. Use minefields and barbed wire to seal off land that cannot be developed to prevent loopholes from being exploited.

There is no doubt that Alan Wilson is once again in a position to help the evildoers. To make the journey of the Mountbatten Group grain merchants through the initial stage smoother, Northern Rhodesia needs to realize its agricultural potential.

"The headquarters of Mountbatten Agricultural Group can be set up in Lusaka. What do you think?" Alan Wilson suggested, "The market exists objectively, for reliability reasons. Britain needs colonies like Northern Rhodesia, Take responsibility in the agricultural sector."

"Sounds good!" Mihajlovic took a sip of black tea, and unknowingly he began to have some British habits.

"The most important thing is standardization, and agriculture and animal husbandry also need to be standardized." Alan Wilson looked sincere, and his heart was equally sincere, showing his sincerity in cooperation.

Standardized agriculture will defeat small farmers, and this does not only occur in food with huge output. It can also appear in market segments.

Take tea as an example. Everyone knows that China is the hometown of tea, but the largest tea in the world is Lipton Company.

Lipton's tea may not be as good as China's top teas, but so what? The quality of tea at the same price is definitely not as good as Lipton's products. As for the tea that can beat Lipton's, the price is astonishingly high.

Alan Wilson's idea was that Newfoundland would be a financial offshore center, Northern Rhodesia would be agriculture and animal husbandry, British Malaya would mainly develop industry and necessary agriculture, and the British garrison in the Persian Gulf would ensure energy.

The remaining colonial task is to scrape as much land as possible before independence. This is considered the contraction is completed.

If successful, even if France really turns Algeria into the land of the Gobi French, Britain can still maintain its advantage over France.