Chapter 76: The Last Day

“Oh Alexander, there is no need for this kind of welcoming ceremony, you are aware that I don’t really like it!” With a well-deserved expression, Edward Bridges said in a bashful tone after getting out of the military plane, “like us, the kind of affairs officer, do can do is to defend the civilization of the British Empire, it’s all part of the job.”

“Mr. Edward, it’s actually these young and vibrant reserves that are very keen to learn from you. It’s not that I have to do this, but these fine boys have to think that this is the way to show their respect for you.”

Alexander Cadogan, as Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign Office, patted his horse in front of Edward Bridges with no trace of the fact that everything was public opinion here and contained no prejudice.

“And our esteemed Field Marshal Montgomery?” It was not that Edward Bridges expected the other to come over and greet him, but it was simply a question.

“Uh, Marshal Montgomery will be back soon, and Paris is not very far away.” Alexander Cadogan whispered.

Montgomery had gone to Paris to inaugurate the British Military Exhibition, and Paris had come out in force to welcome him. General de Gaulle held a colorful parade for Montgomery at the Parisian Home for Disabled and Elderly Soldiers and awarded him the First Class Medal of Honor.

As for yesterday, he flew to Antwerp to celebrate the city’s freedom. During the celebration ceremony, Montgomery was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Antwerp and the Golden Short Sword of Antwerp. The celebratory ceremony was followed by a sumptuous luncheon.

Edward Bridges nodded, he had brought the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bass with him this time, and was going to have Field Marshal Montgomery honor Field Marshal Zhukov at the start of the joint parade, to match the previous Victory Medal.

“Well, I won’t dwell on those details. The fact that the Marshal is welcome also shows the influence of the British Empire in Europe.” Edward Bridges gave the other party an approving look and walked in front of these diplomats, pausing for a moment in front of Alan Wilson to say, “Oh, I’ve read your file, are you still used to coming to Europe from British India? I hope your experience in Asia has helped you now.”

“Honorable Sir Edward, I have very much to learn, and every day there is something new to learn.” Alan Wilson bowed his head slightly in respect to the current British Cabinet Secretary.

“It seems Barron is still good at spotting talent.” Edward Bridges nodded slightly and stepped out of the crowd, leaving the runway and quickly arriving at the headquarters of the British Foreign Office in Berlin.

Edward Bridges, who had just arrived in Berlin, did not have time to lecture the power of the British Empire’s descendants who were full of respect for him, but instead quickly got in touch with the British Army in Berlin to inquire about the protection force for the Potsdam Conference.

Edward Bridges, dressed in a suit, was not timid in front of General Rheinland, the commander of the British Army in Berlin, and talked and laughed, again bringing an update on the current situation in London.

After the exchange with the military, Edward Bridges replaced Alexander Cadogan and said in a tone full of expectation, “Although not all is clear about the specific situation, but I believe that our clever reserve forces have probably been able to guess, not bad, Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union, the three major powers of today’s world that have a decisive influence on the world, want to discuss something to determine the future of the whole world , at least that’s what Prime Minister Churchill thinks.”

After a moment’s pause, Edward Bridges let out a long breath and said, “Now let me see how well the backbone of the future British Empire is prepared, as I’m sure Alexander has already told you.”

As soon as the words fell, the diplomats in the conference room, took out thick stacks of documents and placed them in front of them simply threw them down.

Edward Bridges pushed a black-rimmed glasses, sighed in his heart on the surface but did not move and said, “Fool’s version.”

Alan Wilson directly from the palm of the hand so thick among the documents, pulled out two pages of paper, than the response piled up with boring rhetoric, this is what the cabinet secretary needs.

“Out of respect for our negotiating counterparts, this meeting was predictably long. The Foreign Secretary is a politician I respect greatly, but we must not overwork him. After all, opponents are known for their cunning and fickleness!” Edward Bridges flipped through the documents and suddenly spoke up and asked, “Alan, the Oriental College majors in the Far East, India, and Arabia, even including the Eastern European countries, and you have no problem with the fact that you might have constructive input on matters in Eastern Europe.”

“Sir Edward, there is no doubt that our opponents, as well as the countries that are tentatively considered allies, are not easy to deal with, tugging and compromising, and doing our best to safeguard the interests of the British Empire ……”

Alan Wilson, because of the reason that the success rate was considered in the beginning, in the Oriental College, of course, chose to specialize in China. After all, the original base is there, can reduce many boring courses, but also more easy to produce results.

Edward Bridges asked about Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, which is not difficult to defeat him, his former life is similar to his homeland.

Edward Bridges also did not expect that he casually asked, did ask out of a Soviet Union analysis, seems to be all sides of the diplomat, pondered for a moment, “Alan, after the meeting began, you accompany the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, when the time comes, do not be nervous, take out your resourcefulness in nineteen forty-one.”

Edward Bridges had read Alan Wilson’s file, natural way before and after Pearl Harbor, and also knew that Alan Wilson was also an informant for MI6 at the same time, only the scope of activities was overseas.

Allen Wilson, who was hit by the pie in the sky, froze for a moment, immediately restrained ecstasy and said that he would definitely contribute to the British Empire for a lifetime, and could be directly involved in the talks, which could leave a colorful mark on his resume. Although he still preferred the free and easy environment of British India!

The next day at noon Field Marshal Montgomery completed his special appearance in various European cities and returned to Berlin. And history is different, this time the joint parade, with the current news General Patton is not going to come over, the United States side of the representative is General Eisenhower, has agreed to come to Berlin, can be said to be very much to take care of the Soviet mood.

Although Berlin was still a wreck, the ground for the parade had been cleared and was waiting for the opening of a good show.

During the day on June 23, in the midst of the sprawling refugee camps on the Austrian border, Mihailovic greeted his aide from the Yugoslav Fatherland Army and expressed his apprehension about the future.

“Tito is not going to be merciful to us, he is a Croat.” Talking to one’s men about doctrines may not be understood by the other, but when Mihajlovic mentioned Croats, these Mihajlovic’s men understood, and also said that they could not pin their hopes on Tito’s mercy.