Chapter 864 Martin Luther King
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As of now, all the aircraft carriers before the British Eagle-class aircraft carrier are useless. The Eagle-class and the newly commissioned Queen-class are respectively in the mainland and the Mediterranean. The Glorious-class is in the Pacific Fleet, and the Vengeful-class aircraft carrier has not been retired. It is the result of the British getting rid of it. the result of debt.
After the two Queen-class ships are put into service, the low-level modifications of the two Resentment-class ships may be greatly reduced. It used to be a theoretical possibility, but now it is not even a theoretical possibility.
It has not disappeared from the Royal Navy's sequence, which is the result of the efforts of First Sea Lord Mountbatten.
Because of Australia's arms sales, the Vengeance class may not be retired so soon, but it is basically in a state of doing nothing.
Britain has been selling aircraft carriers since the war, but due to technological advancement, the inventory in hand is depreciating at the speed of light. If carrier-based aircraft did not develop so fast, there would still be a need to retain these aircraft carriers, but now they are in a useless state.
If given the opportunity, Britain is very willing to get rid of these burdens and make the Royal Navy's configuration healthier.
Among the various outcomes of aircraft carriers, decommissioning and storage is the most expensive method. It does not create any value and requires money to maintain.
Taking advantage of the fact that France was now asking for help, Alan Wilson asked his wife to quickly facilitate the arms sale and dump this burden on France. And for France, the Resentment-class aircraft carrier is also needed. France's support for the Algerian war does require the existence of a grudge class.
Returning to London this time, Pamela Mountbatten also wanted to form an urban planning team and hire teachers to go to Malaya to develop the education industry. Meeting the circle of the United States of Europe was an unexpected gain. She should take the opportunity to remove the burden of the Resentment Level during negotiations. Throw it out.
"One last thing, a black leader in the United States named Martin Luther King is launching a movement to boycott apartheid. This is something Australians should be concerned about."
Pamela Mountbatten couldn't help but smile, picked up the phone and said, "Marina, tell the Australian newspapers to report on the black boycott movement in the United States. They need to do some smart reporting and add pessimism about the future of the United States. But don't Too obvious."
"I'll contact Perth right away." Marina's voice came from the phone, and she hung up the phone after a few words.
Australia's founding policy is the White Australia Policy, and so far, the White Australia Policy is still being firmly implemented.
But the United States is different. The peak of white Americans came after two world wars and white Europeans immigrated to the United States.
In 1945, the white population of the United States reached a peak of 92%. Five years ago, in 1950, it reached 90%.
It is now the end of 1955, the baby boom has not yet ended, and the population proportion will not change significantly in a short time. But with just one percent drop, Pamela Mountbatten could have the controlled Australian media reporting it as if the world was shattering.
It is useless in Australia to denigrate the United States in other fields, but it is definitely useful to denigrate the United States on racial issues. The root cause is still the White Australia Policy, which combines the increase in the black population in the United States with the uneasiness in the hearts of Australians, and firmly believes that Australia is on both sides. Determination.
From this day on, Martin Luther King, the American equal rights pioneer, received more attention in Australia, which was isolated overseas, than in the United States. Comparisons of the growth trends and fertility rates of different races also began to become a popular topic in various parts of Australia. Talk.
All of this Alan Wilson is deeply hidden in his achievements and fame, and he is still sweating it out for his second child plan. Celebrating the birthdays of Hedy Lamarr and Vivien Leigh, I was so busy that my life was so fulfilling.
In distant Paris, Pamela Mountbatten became a salesman, constantly selling the Vengeance-class aircraft carrier to Sylvia Bodini, the wife of the President of the Council of the United States of Europe.
"Madam, you have misunderstood. When it comes to France's major political policies, how can we get involved?" Sylvia Bodini forced a laugh, indicating that she did not have the ability.
"I just hope Mr. Monnet can help. I don't have connections in Paris. But I'm not sure it will pass in one go." Pamela Mountbatten said with a reserved smile, "This arms sale is actually very simple. The British Royal Navy The scale is excessive, while France is just the opposite, and its naval power for cross-sea operations is somewhat insufficient. Of course, the Royal Mediterranean Fleet helps in the Mediterranean, but we can’t help all the time, right?”
The Algerian War is a top priority for France at present. If Sylvia Bodini said that France does not care, it would be an absolute lie. There are now 600,000 French soldiers in Algeria, and there may be more. Whether they pay attention to it or not can be determined at a glance. You can tell.
While Sylvia Bodini was still hesitating, Pamela Mountbatten continued, "The unity of Britain and France is the basis of European stability. Although Britain has criticized France's colonial policy on some occasions, in fact Yes. But is it European economic integration? The problem is more complicated. Of course, we also hope to feel the goodwill of France. If France is willing to help, my father will definitely express his gratitude. The British side is definitely not a problem."
"Britain is willing to support integration?" Sylvia Bodini asked hurriedly after hearing this.
"It can only be said that the probability has increased. How can anything in this world be 100%?" Pamela Mountbatten replied with a smile. "Of course, during formal negotiations, the UK may add some conditions, but I am willing to do this." The premise is that Mr. Monet can show his kindness."
Pamela Mountbatten still expressed conditional support. European economic integration will definitely get Britain to nod because of an arms sale. Once formal negotiations begin, the UK will definitely have other conditions, but that will happen in the future.
Even if the Mediterranean is calm, it is still a sea. The logistics of the 600,000 French troops will largely require the support of France. The Royal Navy cannot always help in vain, but it is willing to provide two 30,000-ton aircraft carriers as a backup plan. Not bad for France.
After Sylvia Bodini left, she relayed Pamela Mountbatten’s words to her husband, who was twenty years older.
"Actually, France is not at a disadvantage. France really needs to protect the supplies of frontline soldiers and cut off other countries' support for the resistance forces." Monnet thought for a long time and asked his wife, "She said that as long as we can handle Paris, the British will never Putting up obstacles to the sale of aircraft carriers?”
"That's what she said, mentioning that General Mountbatten was happy to see the arms sale completed, and that the price might not be as high as imagined." Sylvia Bodini immediately replied, "It seems that, at least on the colonial issue , it is easy for the two countries to reach a consensus."
"Invite Schumann for me and let's talk about this." Monnet made a quick decision and decided to seize this opportunity. Anyway, France does need it and is not losing money on the issue of arms sales.
Monet was not only concerned about national affairs, he asked his wife, "You seem to be at home these days, why don't you go out and walk around."
"Ingrid and Heidi are said to have gone to Asia for vacation. At the film company, only Greta is hosting. She basically doesn't show up much, and I have nowhere to go." Sylvia Bodini sighed, "Over there What’s there to play with?”
Why not? The imperial commissioner was almost exhausted from playing, and was more tired than the buffalo held by the farmer uncle.
After the two domineering female CEOs came to Malaya, such a diligent commissioner stopped working overtime and stopped working until two o'clock in the afternoon. He formulated a strict time management plan to make the two movie queens feel at home. .
Pamela Mountbatten returned to London, while Monnet was discussing with Robert Schumann how to gain British support for European economic integration. "Today, we all understand that although Britain has joined the Coal and Iron Community, its attitude is very different. keep."
"More than that, Britain also used the industrial base of the Commonwealth to dump the European market." Robert Schumann did not hide his emotions when facing his old friend, "It's just that France does need Britain's help at the moment. After the war, Britain did On certain issues, sincerely help France. Now that the Algerian war is not over, France still needs help from Britain."
"Yes, there are quite a lot of supporters of the Algerian War, and many people express their support clearly." Monnet couldn't help but shake his head when he thought about this war, and then mentioned the arms sales, "The United Kingdom intends to sell two aircraft carriers. I have The little girl mentioned this when we were talking to the Mountbatten Group.”
Considering Monet's age, it is very normal for a girl to call Pamela Mountbatten. It does not mean that he does not recognize the strength of the Mountbatten Group. Robert Schumann obviously also knows the strength of the Mountbatten Group. "It is hard to imagine that a person who was born before Even though I saw it with my own eyes, I still don’t believe that a very ordinary noble daughter has such a huge fortune in such a short period of time.”
"There are indeed some lucky people in this world." Monnet shook his head in confusion and went straight to the point, "Robert, do you think France will suffer from this arms sale?"
"If it's the people like Piduer, they want the arms sale to be concluded as soon as possible, and the military's attitude is similar." Robert Schumann said without thinking, "What? We'll help too."
"The Mountbatten Group now has an important position in the UK, and Mountbatten himself is also an important face of the British military. If we can express goodwill towards European integration, it will save us a lot of work. As you know, the UK has always been very good in the field of diplomacy. It’s difficult to deal with, even if it saves a year, it also saves huge costs.”
Monnet expressed his attitude and looked at his old friend eagerly. Robert Schumann did not answer immediately, and finally said uncertainly, "Well, I hope this new capital upstart can feel our goodwill."
At the same time, Pamela Mountbatten, who returned to London, was also mentioning this arms sale to her father, hoping that it would happen naturally. Mountbatten was a little unsure, "I don't know if the cabinet will approve it. Of course I agree. "
"Now I need my father to submit a professional report on the low modification potential. As for the work in Whitehall, I will talk to Frank." Pamela Mountbatten said immediately, "The relationship between Alan and Frank is not bad."
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