Chapter 679 – The Princess’s Drooping

Shocked, too, by Alan Wilson’s single-mindedness, Farouk I, after a long pause of silence, blurted out, “Could England at once return the canal to Egypt?”

“It cannot! It could break out into war, so Britain would not like to see a change in the political situation in Egypt.” Alan Wilson balked, “We don’t want to see the overthrow of a monarchy in an important position, because past experience has shown that governments that emerge as revolutionaries always do very radical things. It’s not good for either country, and that’s the Soviet Union I’m talking about. The money owed to Britain and France is not being paid, and the USSR has been subjected to a prolonged blockade. The hostility it’s getting now is also related to the behavior it was subjected to in the first place.”

That behavior could be described as all aspects, and for Farouk I, the downfall of Nicholas II’s family was one of those aspects, so he could understand the psychology of this favor.

“So what else is there to say, the hostility amongst the Egyptian folk could be long lasting, and it’s not that I don’t know what the problem is, but you, England, won’t give it, and therein lies the problem.” Farouk I looked away from the courtesan and said in a nonchalant manner.

“We don’t want to see a change in the political situation in Egypt, so without hurting the control of the Suez Canal. I have a way to divert attention for the time being, but of course this requires the understanding of His Majesty the King to cooperate with the British government in a play.” Alan Wilson turned the tables and said, “In fact, the Suez Canal in the hands of Britain and France is conducive to the balance of the world, if His Majesty the King believes that this has nothing to do with Egypt, then because of this canal plus the oil resources of the Middle East, we will do our best to help the Arabs even more, to fight against Israel, and the confrontation will help the monarchs of the various countries to win the support of the people. ”

“The biggest benefit is that it will stabilize the position of the monarchs!”

“So your solution is to build a dam?” Farouk I frowned, “In exchange for Egypt not forcing back control?”

“While that’s true, it’s no fun to say it too bluntly.” Alan Wilson did not deny Farouk I’s statement, “Of course I believe that the Kingdom of Egypt has the relevant talent to make this matter acceptable to the Egyptian people. My idea is to do this slowly and give the Egyptians hope while giving Britain time.”

“Mr. Allen can be straightforward, I will seriously consider it.” Farouk I made an invitation gesture shuffling his ears.

As long as Farouk I does not oppose, this matter is completely have to talk, Allen Wilson’s meaning is, Farouk I with a year of time to first stabilize the position, and then to the United Kingdom proposed to recover the control of the Suez Canal.

Britain and France for the first time is sure to oppose, and then after a long negotiation and struggle, Farouk I put forward the construction of the Aswan Dam requires Britain and France to provide support for the conditions, in exchange for the temporary recovery of the control of the Suez Canal.

Alan Wilson remembers that the Aswan Dam took ten years to complete, the project was long enough to give Britain a long time to think about.

The Suez Canal would have to be reclaimed at least until the Aswan Dam was completed. After the completion of the construction of the Egyptian and British and French negotiations should not be too much to waste a few more years, pinch the fingers, the time has come to the mid-seventies.

By that time, Alan Wilson believed that the outcome of whether the framework of the world empire was to be maintained or whether it had already been contracted had been reached, and by that time the situation should have become clear. At best, Britain and France would agree to return control of the Suez Canal to Egypt, at worst they might still have to return it and even make it not very pleasant, but at that time, Britain and France should not have made the decision to go to war over control of the canal.

This way Farouk I could take advantage of the electrification brought about by the work on the Aswan Dam to pretend that Ali Pasha was alive. Britain and France could also have an honorable way to exit the war. This would have been beneficial to both sides!

Furthermore, with Egypt’s economic strength now, wouldn’t it be a good idea to enlist the support of foreign capital? Britain could provide that support, after all, it’s a money maker and it would also solidify the pound.

There might also be industrial support from British Malaya, which would also boost Malaya’s industrial exports. Generators and high-end machines won’t do, providing steel and cement is always possible.

Britain had already lent a hand with this one, confirming reliability in front of Farouk I. The blood in the streets of Cairo had not yet dried, and Farouk I, who was shocked and angry, finally agreed when he heard of this way of getting tangible benefits.

Make a promise of a king, Alan Wilson has no reason not to believe each other, at least a king is always more trustworthy than a politician’s promise.

Things have come to this point, Allen Wilson has a kind of draw the sword and look around, the world who is the enemy of the lonely feeling. This tour should be considered a successful completion of the mission, taking out a Pan-Africanist independent leader, resolving the Iranian oil disagreement, while helping Farouk I to remove the Free Officers organization.

Alan Wilson, who took on the Whitehall mission this time, can be said to have knocked out countless export markets for Malaya in the process. Britain gave Malaya an opening for exports in Europe while the remaining colonies and protectorates were steered.

With the population of British Malaya, this market was already no larger than the one opened by the United States to Japanese exports. After all, Malaya’s population was no match for Japan’s either.

At the end of this tour, Allen Wilson could say with a clear conscience that he had given Malaya the maximum facilities under the order that Britain could still control, and that he had done justice to his position as Commissioner.

All that remained was the question of competition with Japan, a question in which he could do little to help. One can only hope that the Chinese are not lazier than the Japanese social animals. If you can step on it, step on it, and if you can’t step on it, you have to run neck and neck.

Japan this country on what they have done in the heart as clear as a mirror, only on the surface to pretend to be confused. And to be sure, whether it is the geese array or the twenty-first century Japan first proposed the U.S., Japan, Australia and India Quadripartite Alliance.

All can easily see that Japan has always had a huge malicious intent towards China. This has nothing to do with Alan Wilson, a Briton, naturally, but the idea of him working for Britain’s benefit naturally cannot fall on a country with an American garrison. It was still the lower colonies that were more trustworthy at such a time, and anti-Japanese was the inevitable choice.

Alan Wilson, assured by Farouk I, returned to London in a special plane that turned back again. As for what he wanted to talk to Nkrumah about? People are gone still talk about what to talk about?

Gold Coast Davis work, can not let another trip to British West Africa, right? It’s all pretty busy and the throwing sticks are rusting.

If it is not Alan Wilson to get rid of to get rid of this fool, the abdomen has been the life of the wife simply do not have to leave London, specifically to help in Paris, at this time Pamela Mountbatten has returned to London, ready to recuperate properly for two months, in London after the day became bad to go to Western Australia to live.

A day later, drawing his sword and looking around without an enemy, Alan Wilson, has returned to London, he did not even stop in Paris, although as a man, he is supposed to be obliged to do so.

First went to Whitehall to submit a report, talked about the understanding of the Iranian negotiations, but also reported on the recent coup in Egypt organized by the Free Officers, which could not be hidden, even if he did not say, the British army in Cyprus will report.

But this unauthorized action was directly forgiven by Norman Brooke because of the success of the outcome.

“By the way, Alan, would you like to take charge of the Foreign Office after your term as Commissioner for Malaya is over? Do what Sir Ismay is doing now.” With a smile on his face, Norman Brooke spoke in a tone of I think highly of you.

A proper sign of progress, Alan Wilson of course received it and directly expressed a positive response to the civil service chief’s care and then also mentioned his own difficulties, “The work in Malaya is not yet on the right track, and I am of course more than willing to return to the mainland right away, but that is always unsettling.”

“No problem, and I’m looking forward to greater things from you.” Norman Brooke nodded with satisfaction, “It’s been hard on you these past few months, get some rest or Pamela might give me a hard time for being an old man who is inconsiderate.”

“Sir Norman, you are in your prime, but the word old has nothing to do with it.” Alan Wilson said in great awe, “I thank you for Sir’s recognition, I will leave you then.”

Regarding the tuition given to Farouk I, there were only two people at the time, and Grace, the only one who knew the inside story, had already returned to Northern Rhodesia. Alan Wilson then did not report it. This matter was, after all, some suspicion of digging into the corner of the British Empire, and although essentially he was looking out for Britain, it was something that could not be declared.

Pamela Mountbatten in Hawksin’s Emerald House Manor, because before Alan Wilson brought back some cuneiform clay tablets as a collection, Pamela Mountbatten put these historical artifacts in the Emerald House used to collect, I also went to Hawksin.

Allen Wilson felt when, Princess Margaret was also in, see a few months tour Allen Wilson back, both are very happy.

Seeing his wife, still thinking of throwing a stick to whip his face Allen Wilson, with the actual action to prove that he will never change in this life in front of women bragging about the problem, the Dragon Riders Sisters trick is simply tailor-made for him.

Talking about the contributions made to the empire on this tour, including but not limited to the merits of Egypt, Iran and the Gold Coast, Alan Wilson clasped his hands on his hips with a tone of bad bull.

“That was hard work!” Pamela Mountbatten knew her husband’s ultimate destination was the Iranian oil divergence, which kind of took the sting out of it for her, “By the way, want to see the clay plates you brought back? I left it in the Emerald House, go get the key.”

Said Pamela Mountbatten got up and went upstairs, Princess Margaret moved her butt and sat next to Alan Wilson.

Allen Wilson heart alert, staring straight at his sister-in-law, just wanted to open his mouth, the princess has a face of adoration to come up, leaving with warm red lips.

“You’re crazy, I’m your brother-in-law.” Allen Wilson, who was unable to avoid, reprimanded in a small voice, and did not forget to look upstairs.