Chapter 519 – The Cairo Conference Convenes

“In fact, honorable Sir, the important purpose of my coming to Cairo this time is as your companion.” Alan Wilson also knew that he was actually so little less qualified for the position of assistant commissioner when he was in British India.

Of course that was caused by a variety of reasons, Allen Wilson essentially did not mean disrespect to his superiors, only at that time the situation was critical, the British Empire urgently needed to come out in the quagmire formed by the Second World War.

This kind of thing others do not do as well as their own, so he directly on behalf of the work, in any case, two hundred million pounds a year, insisted on the last moment of British India, or solved the British mainland a great deal of problems.

Although so far there is no change in the situation of the Cold War, but the details of some changes, which is good for Britain, there is this bud is good, he did not have three years in his heart to hang the United States and the Soviet Union’s ideas, but only in how to protect Britain’s vested interests in the brain.

Egypt is not a colony, but a protectorate, as the first populous country in the Arab world. With the precedent of Ali Pasha in front of them, Egyptians have always had a desire to rebel.

Especially the army, and this is not just an Egyptian problem, it’s an old problem throughout the Arab world, the army always wants to go it alone, following the Japanese example of underhandedness, the biggest source of danger in the Arab world, especially for Britain.

Even just after Nasser came to power, the army is still an untouchable presence in Egypt, and the latter-day military business is the biggest economic pillar of Egypt. The biggest business in Egypt is not the richest, but the military business. According to the Egyptian constitution, the army’s budget and expenditure is a state secret that is not publicized or scrutinized, therefore, there is no official statistics on the size of the military enterprises, but according to a more general statement from the outside world is that it accounts for about one-third of the size of the Egyptian economy, which can be said to be the largest economic group in the whole of Africa.

If there was a ceiling for the military in business, there was no doubt that Egypt could be considered the benchmark of this world.

Sir Baron listened to his once subordinate’s words and opened his mouth to ask rhetorically, “So Allen, what are you going to do?”

“Of course to be a stepping stone on the way to your success Sir!” Alan Wilson smiled, “In principle we all support the Arab world in suppressing Israel through an arms race. But the countries supported can be different, for example, Sir you, can support Egypt, while I can oppose Egypt and support other countries such as the Kingdom of Iraq.”

“Oh?” Sir Baron was surprised, thinking that there is such a good thing, this assistant to the commissioner in the beginning will be a stepping stone on the way to success? “That’s not good, is it?”

“There’s nothing bad about it, as long as the entire empire’s strategy is successful, I don’t mind this.” Alan Wilson had a face that would do anything for the benefit of the empire, “Not to mention that the Kingdom of Iraq does have conditions that Egypt does not have, what does Egypt have? Nothing but population, Jordan and Iraq were already defiant, this doesn’t even need to be provoked.”

Never mind the fact that Egypt is nearly a million dollars in size, it’s not certain if any of Jordan’s land is valuable. Not to mention Iraq, which occupies two watersheds. And the royal families of Jordan and Iraq are descended from two brothers of one family.

“You support Iraq and I support Egypt?” Sir Barron’s mind was calculating, he knew Alan Wilson a little, not like a person who suffers, what’s wrong with this one?

“Yes, but my proposal, will be after the beginning of the meeting by Sir you unreservedly refuted, although my proposal has a lot of truth, such as livable environment, natural resources, I will say Egypt as a worthless country, of course, this is not a mistake, the truth is. For this reason support the Kingdom of Iraq as an ally in the Arab world.” Alan Wilson mused for a moment, “Sir Barron you will then use the overwhelming advantage of Egypt’s population to suppress my proposal and finally pass a decision in favor of Egypt.”

“In fact, we all know in our hearts that Egypt really has nothing but population, and pitifully little oil!” Sir Barron let out a long sigh, “The Kingdom of Iraq, although its population is small, it is not small in the Arab world, it is indeed more balanced.”

“That’s why the British Empire is supporting Egypt, keeping the whole process transparent and publicizing Egypt’s weaknesses in front of the entire Arab countries.” Alan Wilson said with a smile on his face, “In the end, Egypt became the ally of the Arab world, and it was best for countries like the Kingdom of Iraq to disobey, after all, we weren’t prepared to really support Egypt throughout the Arab world.”

“Most importantly, I support the Kingdom of Iraq to launch an attack on the position of the Arab allies, can create a Sir you to lay hands on the conditions, just to take the opportunity to remove Egypt’s juridical rule over the Sudan.”

As long as Egypt’s juridical rule over the Sudan exists, the possibility exists for this country to integrate the Arab world. That is why the Sudan must be divested of it, so that it becomes an independent state and no longer has relations with Egypt.

Such an Egypt would be a country with nothing but population, and even if it were to take the position of Arab ally, its Arab countries would not be convinced.

“It may cost you Alan some sacrifices, but it’s all for the sake of the British Empire.” It took a long time for Sir Barron to believe that this time Alan Wilson really came over to be a chaperone.

“It’s nothing!” Alan Wilson nodded humbly, he still felt that cultivating a relationship with Hedy Lamarr was no less important than this meeting of the Arab countries, “I think that before the meeting in order to make the King of Egypt more of a host, we can try to suggest blocking the Tiran Strait.”

Only after assigning roles with Sir Barron did Alan Wilson leave the British embassy.

Allen Wilson, so diligent a man, labored by day and by night, with an overabundance of energy that made Hedy Lamarr marvel and appreciate the benefits of a younger man.

“Is that how Vivian fell?” Hedy Lamarr looked at Alan Wilson critically, “And now trying to accomplish the same thing with me.”

“I don’t even know now if the purpose was accomplished.” Alan Wilson was a little deflated and didn’t hide his purpose, “It’s hard for any man to stay calm in the face of you guys, and that’s not exactly despicable behavior.”

You were close to accomplishing your purpose! Hedy Lamarr sighed quietly in her heart, “I remember you said that not being married doesn’t mean you don’t have feelings, but can you take care of it? Not to mention, Ingrid is still around.”

“It shouldn’t be a problem, I’m a bit younger after all, I have the energy to take care of you guys.” Once Alan Wilson heard this, he took the initiative to propose, “Let’s go rafting on the Nile tomorrow, and find the feeling of ancient Egypt.”

Before the Arab conference, Egypt’s King Farouk I issued a blockade order on the Straits of Tiran, spread throughout Egypt, before the international conference of great significance to the Arab world, from the Palestinian-Israeli war after the wind improved the king, made such a bold decision, so that the Egyptian civil society is extremely excited.

Israel’s ensuing protests, on the other hand, boosted Farouk I’s popularity. The Egyptian News headlined “Farouk I, the Natural Leader of the Arab World!” The headline praised Farouk I for setting a tough tone against Israel ahead of the international event, the most exciting thing to happen in Egypt since Ali Pasha.

“It would have been better if Israel had gotten Mossad to step in and take out an Arab king or two.” Alan Wilson, returning from rafting down the Nile, listened to the sound of drenching water in the direction of the bathroom and grunted in a low voice.

“Alan, not coming along?” Hedy Lamarr’s voice came from the bathroom, the invitation in her mouth obvious.

“Coming!” Alan Wilson rose straight away, the small matter between Arabia and Israel couldn’t delay the big thing he had going on right now.

On December 12, 1949, in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, the Arab League Conference was officially convened, with the leaders of the six countries of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Syria as well as their foreign ministers in attendance, as not all of the kings of the countries were able to be present, such as the king of the Kingdom of Iraq, who was studying in London, and so was attended by Prime Minister Sayyid.

King Farouk I of Egypt began his speech by welcoming the guests from Arab countries who had come to Cairo, and after expressing his welcome, King Farouk I of Egypt took a turn and said, “Egypt will never recognize Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine, and as long as I remain on the throne, I will make it my duty to put an end to Israel’s aggression.”

“Still got the ability to read from the book!” Alan Wilson nodded darkly as his eyes swept over the faces of the other Arab leaders, taking note of their reactions.

On the expression of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Iraq, Sayyid, it was possible to clearly see that this Prime Minister was not impressed by Farouk I’s speech, which was in line with the reality that the Kingdom of Iraq was in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian war and regarded itself as high.

Egypt’s King Farouk I’s speech continues, “Israelis should understand that, compared to the wider Arab world, Israel is not capable of confrontation, even if Israel’s hidden black hand behind the back of the heart should be clear, the Arab people’s demands, will not be compromised because of foreign interference, I don’t want to describe my speech with a warning, but It is a fact that the Arabs desire peace but do not fear war. The blockade order on the Straits of Tiran is just a symbolic warning that Israel will not fall into fanatical Zionism and open its eyes to the world.”

“Whether to choose the olive branch or the gun, the choice is in the hands of the Israelis, but the finger on the trigger always belongs to the Arabs.”

Farouk I’s speech ended with prolonged applause throughout the room, and Allen Wilson rose to applaud along with the Arabs, and he was justified in doing so; he had written the speech.

The front pages of the Egyptian newspapers throughout the country that day carried Farouk I’s brilliant speech, and the Egyptians spread the king’s pronouncements by word of mouth, and looked forward to the coming meeting with great anticipation.