Chapter 167 Cultural Exchange Reception

No matter how hard some countries work, the upper limit is the same. If you don’t count the territory of Sudan, Egypt is very in line with this. What does Egypt have? There is really nothing but a pyramid that proves that the ancestors are rich and can attract tourists.

Ninety-nine percent of the country's population lives on both sides of the Nile River, and 97 percent of the land is desert.

Other countries in the Middle East and North Africa have more or less oil and gas resources, but Egypt does not.

Therefore, after the sudden death of the neighboring country Kadazuo, Egypt fought with Turkey for Libya's oil and gas, almost reproducing the ultimate duel between the Ottoman Sultan and Ali Pasha.

Both Egypt and Turkey are in deep economic recession. Egypt’s situation is worse than Turkey’s, and there is no way to retreat. The root cause is population pressure. :(/

Egypt, whose population has exploded in later generations, will act recklessly against any neighboring country on the Nile River. All reacted violently. That's killing 100 million Egyptians.

It’s not that Egypt didn’t want to curb population growth. Egypt actually has birth control, with strong propaganda and clear rewards and punishments. But because the population base has already broken the warning line, it’s too late to take any measures.

Egypt exports everything that can be exported in the country and imports food. For this reason, it does not hesitate to sacrifice everything except food, including industrial accumulation, investment, life improvement and so on. In other words, it is to sell the refrigerator and color TV at home and even your current job in exchange for food. Obviously, this pattern can only last for a while.

Considering that there is only yellow sand everywhere in Egypt, the potential has been squeezed out. As long as there is a problem in any link, Egypt will be over.

Of course, Egypt in 1945 did not have a population of over 100 million, but the book population was approaching 20 million. The number of populations is the same, and the population distribution of Egypt in this era is no different from the past and future.

Alan Wilson envisioned several scenarios in the report, once Egypt rebels and eventually moves towards independence. How to resolve the ownership of the Suez Canal.

The first method is to imitate the current issue of the Black Sea estuary with the Soviet Union, treat the Suez Canal as an international waterway, adopt an undefended attitude, and entrust it to the international community for trusteeship.

However, the chances of such a plan appearing are pitifully small. The United Kingdom and France will not choose it, and it may attract Moscow's prying eyes.

The second way is to pinch the upper reaches of Egypt, propose to build dams in Sudan and Ethiopia, and pinch the throats of the Egyptians. Even if Egypt wants to take the Suez Canal away in the end, it must give Britain a detached position.

The last resort is war,

In his report, Allen Wilson mentioned that once a war breaks out because of the Suez Canal, the Soviet Union will definitely release diplomatic pressure, and the United States is absolutely unreliable. The only one to count on is France!

Only France may fight side by side with Britain because of the common interests of the colonies, but if the United States and the Soviet Union adopt a common position, it will be difficult for the United Kingdom and France to change the result.

"The Minister of Foreign Affairs asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to evaluate the value of the colonies, and most of the evaluations were official articles. Fortunately, Allen really took stock of each colony from beginning to end, and took out various records." Edward Brown Riches put down the report, looked at George Milton, the personnel director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and said, "George, how do you feel?"

George Milton seemed to be no longer the personnel director in charge of life and death in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He respectfully said with a reserved look, "Sir Edward, the analysis is very in-depth. Even I can't find fault."

I doubt your words very much! Edward Bridges said calmly, "We can judge from the words and deeds of this outstanding representative of British Indian civil servants after returning to Europe."

Distinguished representative? Is this an outstanding representative? George Milton slandered in his heart, "Sir Edward is right. I have been thinking about Alan's job and what position I can get full exercise in."

"His job position has been booked, and he is very training." Edward Bridges nodded slightly, "Actually, the core issue in this report is whether to defend the point or defend the face. Most of the The reports are all conservative, and this report is relatively rare, so be careful. It can be said that most of the reports of your Ministry of Foreign Affairs have different opinions!"

"I have no intention of criticizing the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From different perspectives, the results will naturally be different." Edward Bridges leaned on his chair and crossed his fingers, looking at George Milton. "But I hope that next time When submitting the report, don't send me official papers that no one can read, that's for the foreign secretary."

George Milton has the power of life and death over the personnel of the Foreign Office, while Edward Bridges has the power of life and death over all civil servants of the British Empire. The result of this round of confrontation is very obvious.

George Milton left the cabinet secretary's office tremblingly, while Edward Bridges stuffed the colonial valuation report into his briefcase.

The so-called heaven descends on all people! In the process of life, not all roads are smooth. Alan Wilson deeply understands this truth. For example, he has been busy writing reports recently, and now he knows that Vivien Leigh will represent the United Kingdom and conduct cultural exchanges with the Soviet Union. Is it?

Not far away, the cultural representatives of the two countries had a good conversation, and Alan Wilson found a hidden place. Although he couldn't see his gaze, if someone stared at him, he would find that this promising civil servant was using obscene His gaze swept across the pride of the British Empire, Vivien Leigh, who had already won an Oscar.

In this situation, Alan Wilson thought of a famous saying by Prime Minister Cao when he entered Wancheng, "Are there any prostitutes in this city?"

Although a son, a nephew, and a Dianwei were dead, Alan Wilson, judging from Prime Minister Cao's life history, the other party definitely didn't take it seriously, and he didn't get rid of his wife's problems.

Vivien Leigh's gray-blue eyes are both tender and cat-like cunning, and the emotional power that can burst out in an instant is suppressed under the noble appearance.

There is no trace of timidity or affectation in the whole person, her softness is mixed with amazing rebelliousness, this extraordinary personality can make a woman different at any time.

Beside Fultseva, Vivien Leigh, who is only 1.60 meters tall, does not seem to be outstanding, but considering the role of the face, almost everyone's eyes in this reception were focused on Vivien Leigh's movements.

"This is Mr. Allen who is in charge of receiving us this time." When Fultseva saw Allen Wilson, the latter had already hidden the temperament of Prime Minister Cao. He jokingly replied, "Out of my duty, I have to keep an eye on Miss Ekaterina, and don't take away the national treasure of our British Empire."

"Mr. Allen can really make a joke. A star like Vivien Leigh is so eye-catching no matter where he is. Where can I take him?" Fultseva looked at Allen Wilson, not weak at all. Dao, "The development of cultural undertakings has always been my interest."

Before long, it will become your job! Alan Wilson looked at the cultural tsar, and said lightly, "From the perspective of Russian history, I agree with Miss Ekaterina. Most countries think that Russian barbarism is just an appearance, and I have never thought so. On the contrary, if in the period of friendly relations between the two countries, Russia has been a reliable ally, I hope that the Soviet Union and Britain will not turn towards hostility."

This is half true and half false. Imperial Russia and even the Soviet Union are definitely qualified to be allies, but you will never know whether the Russians are drinking when they are talking to you.

When it's good, I can't wait to wear a pair of pants, and when I break up, I will yell and kill. So as an ally of the Soviet Union, the probability of an accident is half and half. Alan Wilson's motherland, the British Empire, is completely different, fully embodying mature diplomatic skills. It will be a matter of time to betray allies, but the difference is that it will be immediate or wait.

"Do you know Mr. Allen and Miss Ekaterina?" Vivien Li saw the two talking with guns and sticks. Out of the most simple considerations, she decided to take a friendly and neutral stance towards Allen Wilson, hoping that the atmosphere would not be too rigid. .

"Yes, we were close comrades in arms at that time." Alan Wilson replied gently, "At the Potsdam Conference, Miss Ekaterina's appearance made many diplomats fascinated, except me."

At the moment of beauty, Alan Wilson did not hesitate to use the method of pulling and stepping, and used the embarrassing performance of other diplomats to set off his stalwart image.

Alan Wilson, who has evil intentions, sneaks into the circle of two women with the attitude of protecting the national treasure of the British Empire. Of course, it also took hard work, such as helping Fultseva and Vivien Leigh take a group photo.

Diplomats of the dignified empire may be less expensive to do this usually, but considering the object of the photo, a little discomfort is nothing.

"It turns out that Miss Vivien Leigh was born in British India?" Alan Wilson finally found the topic, and flattered without any trace, "It's really hard to imagine that the local environment can produce such a beautiful lady. A masterpiece of God."

"My impression of British India has been blurred!" Vivien Leigh said a little embarrassedly, "My impression of British India is neither good nor bad. Mr. Allen is very familiar with British India." m

You are asking the right person. Alan Wilson introduced the local customs and customs, concealing his evil intentions and shortening the distance with Vivien Leigh. Everything seemed logical.

Although Vivien Leigh is over 30 years old, for some people, Alan Wilson does not mind relaxing the age standard.