Chapter 715 Farouk’s Recognition

If faced with the man who was supposed to be the first NATO Commander-in-Chief, the current U.S. President Eisenhower, Mountbatten’s small-mindedness would have been recognized in an instant; both men were political soldiers, and even if Mountbatten had tried to conceal some of his aims, they would have been easily seen by Eisenhower.

On the matter of arming Germany and Italy alone, there is no doubt that Britain has once again come to a position that France is not willing to accept.

Of course, this is not new, after World War I, Britain due to the continental balance of power policy, in the Versailles Conference, all kinds of difficult to restrain restrictions on France, for example, in the French want to establish the Rhineland Republic, dismemberment of Germany’s hegemony in Europe, Britain strongly opposed!

Britain had disgusted France at that time in order to curb its post-war hegemony, and it didn’t seem much of a stretch to upset the French again this time.

But there was a difference, at that time, Britain was the hegemony was unstable, but the hegemony was still in the hands of Britain, Britain was not only disgusting France, but also the United States all over again.

And now that the U.S. was in the position that Britain was in at the time, Britain certainly couldn’t afford to offend the French on its own. Armed Germany Italy this matter, by the United States open mouth reasonable, Britain has no reason to offend the French.

The power of the country, forcing Britain can not think of themselves as the arbiter, even if the international status of France is not as good as after World War I, more easily pinned down.

Mountbatten is, in more ways than one, articulating that Britain has recognized the United States as the world’s hegemon. Currently Britain is more focused on pursuing as much domestic happiness as possible, which simply means recognizing that the Sunset era is over.

“With only 50 million people in the UK, France with a smaller population than the UK, and Belgium and Holland counting together, which couldn’t mobilize much of an army to confront the USSR, London understood well the important role of the United States in the security of Europe. It’s just that the Korean War has involved America’s energies, which is why London has been adamantly opposed to U.S. involvement in the Korean War, and wants the war to end sooner rather than later.”

In fact, according to Mountbatten’s own style, he would have solved the problem more from the perspective of his personal connections. But he has a son-in-law, son-in-law’s favorite words on his lips is that the data will not lie.

Of course the data will lie, but when the data lie, it is easier to be molded into an objective reality. So once it was utilized for ulterior motives, the destructive power would be even greater.

Li Qiwei is no stranger to rearming this kind of thing, before he came to Europe in this time and space, he was the general who took care of the establishment of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, so it can be said that he has already done similar things once.

Now it is clear that the situation on the European side is even more serious, after all, the Soviet heavy group of troops on the European side is not a second line of troops placed in the Far East that can be compared.

Washington has long had the idea of rearming Germany Italy, after all, the previous defeated, which is not as big a threat as the current Soviet Union to come? Now there is a British at least tacit attitude is best.

Li Qiwei, who had already received Britain’s goodwill, was satisfied with this trip to London and was more than willing to run on it.

NATO Commander-in-Chief Li Qiwei’s stance almost made Mountbatten evaluate it as reliable, the reliable evaluation did not come out, but also with a very thankful attitude, praised the United States efforts to maintain world peace.

The main central argument of Mountbatten, who convinced Li Qiwei, was that the Sunset era was over and Britain accepted it.

But on another occasion, the opposite was true, and Alan Wilson, when confronted by Farouk I, focused on the fact that the age of the Sunset Empire was not yet over, although it was not as obvious.

With the Egyptian king, Alan Wilson’s aim was to communicate one country to another without interference from forces outside the country, which is nothing new; strong and weak countries like to communicate that way, and it’s often easier to do so.

In order for the US not to use the same approach against the UK, that’s why the UK has to hold on to the EEC’s interests.

Each finished their own work, Alan Wilson asked his wife to invite Mr. and Mrs. Mountbatten to their home for dinner, and after a full meal, the woman cleaned up the dishes, while the two sons-in-law exchanged information on their respective work for the day.

“Actually, rearming Germany and Italy would be good for Britain. The garrisons in Germany will not leave at all in the naked eye’s future, and Germany is destined to be a country that cannot escape control. Even if it were rearmed it would not have the ability to go to war again.” Alan Wilson said this turn of phrase said, “If the heavy burden of fighting the Soviet Union relies solely on Britain and France, the country’s military expenditures will surely remain high, and even if the huge military spending is taken out, it will only be able to maintain the existing weapons and equipment.”

“Normal renewal will still be affected, the Royal Navy has been considered to be the least affected military service, the qualities of the Navy decided, whether it is to catch up or step-by-step replacement, it is a long process.”

“By rearming Germany and Italy sooner, we can put our military spending where it’s needed more. Germany still has a larger population than Britain and Italy has a larger population than France, increasing the armies of those two countries. The pressure on Europe would be greatly reduced, which would give us room to optimize our military spending.”

Alan Wilson was not lying, Italy’s population was still three million more than France’s, and likewise the population of the Federal Republic of Germany was a little more than Italy’s, all of which had been built into the Soviet-occupied zone to somewhat seal off the trend of population flight.

“Like the naval treaty signed by Chancellor Chamberlain and Hitler after WWI? Partially endorsing German rearmament for use against the Soviet Union?” General Mountbatten cocked his head inquiringly, “Is that what it means?”

“Yes and no, that example is debatable. The Allies in Germany will not let Hitler repeat himself.” Mountbatten had few qualms about it, almost making it impossible for his good son-in-law to pick up.

The steps and aims were certainly similar, but the circumstances had changed dramatically, and just because Chamberlain couldn’t control Hitler in the first place didn’t mean that Britain, America and France couldn’t control half of Germany now.

Mountbatten did agree on one point, though, that the rearmament of Germany and Italy had more wiggle room in terms of military spending.

He didn’t care if the two countries were rearmed as long as he could retain the possibility of naval change.

Ridgeway was indeed quite willing to replicate what had been done in Japan and then again from Europe.

After returning to NATO headquarters in Paris, he quickly contacted Washington, enthusiastic about rearming Germany and Italy.

In the face of Washington’s misgivings, Li Qiwei, on the other hand, said that the difficulty lay with France, but as long as Britain kept quiet, it would still be easy to get France to acquiesce to reality.

Li Qiwei confident and Washington communication, do not know that at this moment in the London he just left, there is a promising Whitehall officials, in fact, the future of France to withdraw from NATO this matter, the heart is more willing to acquiesce to reality.

London in June, is considered to be a better climate when a clean and tidy room, vaguely heard the sound of good cheer, clothing scattered all over the place, a long time later, entangled men and women is considered to be the end, tightly embraced together.

“That day in Buckingham Palace, my heart is very uncomfortable, just afraid that you and ex-husband brother a little something.” Wrapping his arms around the smaller body of the Great British Treasure and not letting go, Alan Wilson had a jealous look on his face and didn’t forget to give the sweaty national treasure a kiss on the forehead.

“What ex-husband brother!” Vivienne listened to the incestuous word and gave the man a blank look with a sultry sigh, “I thought you’d already forgotten about Vivienne with young Audrey.”

“How could that be!” One hand rubbing back and forth on the smooth spine, Alan Wilson expressed the loyalty of the Great British Treasure, “I’d take care of you for the rest of my life, it’s any man’s dream to be able to have you.”

“Depends on how many dreams you have!” Vivien Leigh initiated the kiss, mouthing off for a while before saying, “Anyway, we’re having a baby, so you can’t afford not to love me in the future.”

“No, absolutely not.” Alan Wilson wrapped his arms tightly around Vivien Leigh, as if he wanted to set the national treasure in his body.

“After I finish attending this Oscar, I will accompany you then.” Vivien Leigh full of attachment rubbed in the man’s arms whispered, “The competition is fierce now, and I can’t compete with those young actresses anymore. Now a young actress called Marilyn Monroe in the United States has a good momentum.”

“She’s not as good as you!” Alan Wilson’s tone was decisive enough, by no means comforting Fei Wenli, in his heart that was what he thought.

Marilyn Monroe the actress, not that Allen Wilson was packing it in, was still inferior to the ladies he currently had wife status with.

Sympathy is some, because Marilyn Monroe because did not do before the actor, is a textile worker, so the three views are actually very positive, on the so-called free world to contain the evil Soviet camp this kind of thing, have their own views.

But that was all, there was no reason for him to help the lady unless the help would benefit Britain.

Li Qiwei had left London, and Alan Wilson had finally made it official, opening negotiations with King Farouk I of Egypt over the Suez Canal, which of course he was allowed to do, who made him Deputy Secretary General of the Overseas Assets Management Council.

“Honorable King, it would be best for you to spend more time in London if you want to project the impression that you are not afraid of power. This will facilitate the bubbling up of some instability while you are not in Egypt. And from the perspective of looking at the whole picture, this will create a personal image of His Majesty the King going into the tiger’s den alone because of fighting for the rights of the Suez Canal.”

Alan Wilson faced Farouk I and spoke eloquently, “This will easily inspire the Egyptian citizens to support and sympathize with His Majesty, what does Your Majesty think?”

“Oh Commissioner Wilson, your analysis of me simply makes me want to give you the title of Pasha.” Farouk I spun his somewhat fatigued body and said, “If the British were like you, I believe that the relationship between Britain and the entire Arab world would definitely be much better.”