Chapter 1255 Anglo-Australian Security Agreement

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After a powerful miracle occurred in Indonesia, Britain was not without losses. According to information from MI6 chief Richard White, at least nine MI6 agents were missing, and they were probably in the hands of the Sukarno government. It was only a judgment that it fell into the hands of the Sukarno government. In fact, he did not know whose hands it fell into.

Alan Wilson felt a little guilty. He thought it would not happen so soon, but he did not expect that the Soviet Union would be reckless without respecting military ethics. Now it may have nine British pillars in its hands.

Richard White was still looking at Alan Wilson eagerly, with a look that was obviously asking the supreme authority to wipe his ass. Alan Wilson cleared his throat and said, "If safety can be guaranteed, of course, we must save it. We will not treat lawful citizens as being detained without reason."

Just as Richard White heaved a sigh of relief, Alan Wilson changed the subject, "But this matter is very troublesome. First of all, we don't know whether they are still alive, or unfortunately they were captured. If they were captured, The current public information has not been used to make a fuss. If we take the initiative to rescue, maybe Moscow is waiting for us. If he died in the chaos and we take the initiative to ask, it will give Moscow an excuse. Moscow has always said that the United Kingdom is trying to launch a rescue operation in Indonesia. Launch a coup."

Alan Wilson meant to wait a minute. It’s not like the free world has never suffered losses. Think about the U2 reconnaissance plane incident three years ago. Isn’t it similar to this incident? Actively admitting it will give you a handle. If you don't admit it, it is not easy to build an information cocoon in this era. The United States did not admit the U2 reconnaissance plane incident at the beginning.

Until the Soviets showed the captured pilots, the United States experienced the feeling of yellow mud rotting in the crotch.

"Secretary-General, they all work for the interests of the United Kingdom." Richard White said this, not from the perspective of caring for his subordinates. It is not accurate to say that subordinates are expendable, but he The secretary-general's subordinates cannot be sacrificed.

"Richard, strategic focus." Alan Wilson promised vaguely, "As long as the opportunity is right, Whitehall will definitely find a way. We will not let the sacrifice of the country's pillars be in vain."

Now Alan Wilson can only pray that these pillars of the country have really sacrificed their lives for the country, and it would be difficult to survive. It would be cheaper to find an opportunity for Fortseva to kill her and silence her than to rescue her.

The dust of the times is like a mountain when it falls on an individual. Even though Alan Wilson already knew the possibility of intelligence agents falling into the hands of the enemy, he still followed the original plan and planned a joint military exercise with Egypt, Iraq, and Australia. Leave it to the Prime Minister to exercise Plan Freedom Shield.

He believed that even if the captured intelligence officers were alive, they would still have general knowledge and would definitely be able to understand the current difficulties of the British. As for rescue, they could talk to the Soviets through the Moscow embassy.

After all, the UK has just helped the Soviet Union solve its food shortage problem. Isn’t it possible that the UK can’t even beat you and me?

"Joining Egypt and Iraq is a quite bold response considering the factors of faith." Prime Minister Eden asked, holding the action plan handed over to the Ministry of Defense by Alan Wilson. "When will the exercise be conducted to clarify Britain's response to Indonesia's subversion?" What’s your position?”

"Dear Prime Minister, let's first take a look at Australia's clear attitude." Alan Wilson said, "I believe Marshal Mountbatten can bring us clear news."

Even if public opinion is not the most important thing, it is still very important for electoral countries, but most of the time politicians tend to make public opinion ineffective. This is not impossible. If you do the same thing, you are betraying national interests. If I do it, it will be historic and far-sighted.

Since becoming the British Chief of Defense Staff, Mountbatten felt that his decades-long military career had reached its culmination as his years of vision came true. At this time, his status in the British armed forces was second only to the civilian Secretary of Defense, but in the eyes of the public, he was much more important than the Secretary of Defense and was the real master of the entire British army.

After Indonesia's disgrace changed, the Supreme Commander of the British Army visited Australia, which naturally attracted great attention in Australia, which was experiencing turbulent public opinion. For the arrival of Marshal Mountbatten, Australian Prime Minister Menzies expressed his welcome in a very high-profile manner, which also proved the unbreakable relationship between Britain and Australia. The Australian flag and the British flag complement each other, and the Australians waving both flags are so heartfelt.

"Father, I really didn't expect you to come in person." Pamela Mountbatten thoughtfully offered Marshal Mountbatten orange juice. "Mother will be here soon. The environment here is very good in Australia. The temperature and rainfall are good, and my mother lives here. Very comfortable too.”

"As long as Edwina is satisfied." Marshal Mountbatten sighed and couldn't help complaining, "Your husband didn't force me to come to Australia because he said I had this connection."

"It's persuasion, persuading you to accept it." Pamela Mountbatten modified the words of persecution in her father's mouth. "Actually, who else besides you? Indonesia's population is close to 100 million, which puts too much pressure on Australia. Australia's population is only one Ten million to come forward."

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"I seem to have heard Alan say that most places in Indonesia are not very populated." Marshal Mountbatten said, and he seemed to have indeed heard his son-in-law say that.

"Yes, the core of Indonesia is on Java Island, and 60% of the population is on that island of just over 100,000 square kilometers." Pamela Mountbatten nodded and replied, "In a good year for Australia, the country Food production is less than half that of Java."

If compared with the agricultural conditions of Java Island, Australia, which covers more than seven million square kilometers, is not enough to cover half of Java Island. The land in Australia is really barren.

"With so many people crowded on such a small island, no wonder the Indonesian Communist Party developed so fast." Marshal Mountbatten shook his head. The Communist Party of India developed very fast when British India was under British rule. Mountbatten knew about the existence of the Communist Party of India, but at that time He is also powerless. The population density of Java is much higher than that of India.

Not long after, Marshal Mountbatten's wife Edwina arrived. Pamela Mountbatten left some space for her parents. With the blessing of her youngest daughter's abilities, Edwina's health improved greatly compared to previous years. Acute illness, far from the end of the road, living with the children in Perth for a long time, now no problem.

Listening to Edwina's praise of Perth, Marshal Mountbatten couldn't help but whisper, "My dear, I will live here with you after I retire."

Alan Wilson did his best for the country, but he didn't know that at this moment, he suddenly became a naked official. He was on the front line of the Cold War, and his whole family was in the rear.

To say this is to underestimate the role of his wife. Pamela Mountbatten greatly aroused Australia's interest in the American affirmative action. Year after year, Australians are extremely concerned about the chaos caused by black Americans. Many Australians believe America is on the verge of decadence.

The criticism of the White Australia Policy is no longer discussed. This trend of thought has erupted again at this time when Indonesia has changed its color. Black Americans are indeed black, but Indonesians are not that white either.

Of course, at the same time, limited-edition movies are also circulating among the Australian diaosi community, and movies about black people and white people have made this trend of thought even more widespread. To be fair, Woodpecker Pictures itself is doing this. Without the care of the Cabinet Secretary, there would be no chance of doing good.

Australia is a member of the five-nation defense alliance led by the United Kingdom and a member of the US-Australia-New Zealand Security Treaty. Two major countries serve Australia alone. Isn't this a small blessing?

This time, Marshal Mountbatten arrived in Canberra, the capital of Australia, after spending a day in Perth. He discussed that after Indonesia turned hostile, Britain should clarify its protection obligations to Australia, that is, a new treaty was needed to appease the country. Australia in anxiety.

The main contents are: the two countries maintain and develop the ability to "resist armed attacks" through "self-help and mutual assistance". When any of the contracting states is "threatened", they should consult together. When any of the contracting states is subject to "armed attacks," should be dealt with together.

The treaty is valid indefinitely. According to the treaty, a direct communication platform was established composed of the chiefs of staff of the two countries, an assistant meeting of the Council composed of assistants to the foreign ministers of the two countries, and a military representative meeting composed of military representatives.

The so-called Assistant to the Foreign Minister was actually mentioned deliberately by Marshal Mountbatten. He had not forgotten that his son-in-law kicked him to Australia. Alan Wilson also serves as the Permanent Under Secretary of the British Foreign Office.

The agreement clarifies that the UK has special security obligations towards Australia to prevent any extraterritorial country from posing a threat to Australia, and the two countries jointly protect the safety of free navigation.

Then a piece of heavy news came. Australia spent a lot of money to ask Britain to build a modern fleet for the Australian Navy and order high-altitude interceptor aircraft. The navy and air force used British weapons to cooperate with the British garrison in Malaya. The combined orders for the navy and air force totaled £400 million.

Defense Minister Profumo said when being questioned in the House of Commons, "The Ministry of National Defense will strengthen the deployment of forces in the Royal Pacific Fleet and mobilize three large aircraft carriers to join the Pacific Fleet. In the future, the Queen Elizabeth class will replace the Eagle class aircraft carrier and be permanently stationed in the Persian Gulf. Suez To the west of the canal, the Queen Victoria-class aircraft carrier will be responsible for all, with Cyprus and Malta as support to ensure the safety of the Mediterranean."

In terms of arms sales, Profumo sang praises, believing that this would create a large number of local jobs in the UK, which was certainly a good thing for economic development. Of course, his role ended here. Where economic development is explained, it would be more appropriate for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to answer.