Chapter 912 Africa Is in My Writing

Alan Wilson was somewhat impressed by the name of Total Oil and Gas Company. It was the largest oil company in Africa in later generations. France has never let go of Africa. It is not surprising that Total has such a status.

As for the news from Spain, it has been so long since the world war. Spain, which was once in a state of being liquidated, has passed the most difficult period and joined NATO two years ago.

Although Mexico, which followed the United States and wanted to establish a separate country, has always been at odds with Spain, it has not succeeded in preventing Spain from joining the United Nations. Spain's international isolation has ended.

Even Spain has survived international isolation, and Portugal's Salazar is naturally more comfortable.

There are at least four colonial countries around the Gulf of Guinea on the west coast of Africa. Although Equatorial Guinea is small, its location is extremely special. It is normal for Spain to want a piece of the pie.

Alan Wilson, who at first just wanted to raise funds for the development of the Dominion of Nigeria, released the news about oil in the Gulf of Guinea, but unexpectedly it triggered a chain reaction.

Even when we arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, Ismay, the permanent undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically mentioned this matter, but the tone of mention was quite strange, "The Franco regime expressed that it wanted to talk about the division of the Gulf of Guinea. To prevent conflicts. And it has received the support of the Salazar government. Paris has not made any move yet, but it is estimated that there will be no objection. All this is because of the news you released."

"Dear Sir, I was also considering the development of the Dominion of Nigeria. I did not expect such a chain reaction." Alan Wilson shirked the responsibility with a serious face, "You know, the development of the Dominion of Nigeria will create demand. , it is very important for the UK which is going through an economic crisis cycle."

"Of course I understand. I didn't expect that such a lively thing would happen in my short career as deputy secretary-general." Sir Ismay paused for a moment before suddenly asking, "If you were in my position, Taking the lead in this round of negotiations among the four countries, will you choose to reject or promote good-neighborly and harmonious relations?"

This good-neighborly and harmonious relationship almost made Alan Wilson laugh out loud, and said directly, "Of course harmonious relations with European countries are more important, but we must also admit what Washington's reaction will be."

"What Washington is most concerned about right now is the intercontinental missile test, and the other is the economic stimulus policy. One involves the national face of the United States, and the other involves people's livelihood, both of which are very important."

Sir Ismay looked around, but his attention was still on the issue of steel, "So you agree to start negotiations with France, Spain and Portugal around oil interests in the Gulf of Guinea?"

"Yes!" Alan Wilson nodded without any hesitation on this question.

"Then get ready. I'll leave this job to you." Sir Ismay said calmly,

"is that OK."

"Although I work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I am now the High Commissioner of a colony." Alan Wilson was stunned and said with a wry smile, "It seems that it is not appropriate to conduct diplomatic work."

"After the colonies became independent, the colonial high commissioners were directly transformed into diplomatic ambassadors. Especially for the African colonies, the names remained unchanged and they were still called high commissioners." Sir Ismay raised his eyebrows. "I don't have enough energy. I was originally going to NATO. As Secretary-General, it’s just that the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs cannot be left for a while.”

"And this incident itself was caused by you, and it is only appropriate that you solve the subsequent impact."

"I just think about the work of the Malayan colony and Australia's launch plan." Alan Wilson readjusted his mentality and agreed immediately, "Since the deputy secretary wants to train me, I will try my best to handle the matter satisfactorily."

"As much as possible is not enough." Sir Ismay corrected him calmly, "Actually, you are the executive deputy secretary-general of the Overseas Assets Management Committee. You have been dealing with various places, so you are more suitable to work on diplomatic work."

"Then I will stay in London temporarily and wait for representatives from the three countries to come." Alan Wilson said.

"No, the negotiation location is set to be in Paris. It's better not to let the troubled French come to the door." Sir Ismay shook his head and said, "This way the French will not have the mentality of suffering a loss, and it will also take care of the fragile self-esteem of the French."

"Are the French so fragile that they are taken care of like this?" Alan Wilson was a little confused. "Why should we take care of them? From 1945 to now, have we taken less care of them? Even the French Expeditionary Force in Vietnam We helped deliver it.”

"This is one of the reasons." Sir Ismay smiled knowingly. "France's tough attitude towards the colonies is very gratifying. It is nothing to let the French occupy the home field advantage in diplomacy."

"Don't we ever have the upper hand?" Alan Wilson muttered reluctantly.

"Usually not much, and it's a long time ago." Sir Ismay also fell into memories, "For example, the Battle of Waterloo in 1815."

Paris is the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty. At least at this time, it is very normal for Alan Wilson, who has a heavy responsibility, to come to Paris for work. When he comes, he always needs to find a place to stay and visit some old friends. It also makes sense...

In terms of personal hobbies, although Alan Wilson is a literary and artistic young man, he also likes to watch football games. There is no need to hide this normal hobby. He is also a literary and artistic young man and likes to watch football games. Showdown, he is Ingrid. A long-time Bergman fan.

"I really want to suffocate you to death." Ingrid Bergman held the man's head in her arms and said in a vicious tone.

"You want our two daughters to have no father." Alan Wilson, who struggled out of the mountains, raised his head. Although he faced the heavy oppression, he spoke without changing his expression, "I ask myself, I treat all the women I am close to. I try my best, you can say that as long as I have a stutter, I would rather drink water myself than let you have enough to eat, but now I am facing this end."

"If you hadn't had the responsibilities of a man, I would have thrown you aside a long time ago. I can still take advantage of you so much." Ingrid Bergman said angrily, "You don't look like a high-ranking official at all. He only cares about this. thing."

"What else do men need to care about? It's all a waste of energy." Alan Wilson took a deep breath, which made Ingrid Bergman tremble and sigh unconsciously.

"The most admirable thing about you is that you are as hard as iron." Ingrid Bergman squinted at the man, "Woodpecker Pictures will always open the door for you."

"I want to be the leading actor." Alan Wilson stretched out his hand and hugged Ingrid Bergman's body, and said meaningfully.

A few days later, the diplomatic conference on the rational development of oil resources in the Gulf of Guinea officially began. This meeting attracted the attention of many countries. Before the official start of the conference, Alan Wilson and representatives of the other three countries resolutely refuted the idea that the conference A slur comparable to the Berlin Conference of 1884.

"The independence of the Nigerian Dominion has reached the final stage. This is an irreversible fact. In fact, it is to protect the interests of the Nigerian Dominion after independence that the United Kingdom will attend this meeting and talk about it."

Alan Wilson, dressed in formal attire, faced questions from reporters from major newspapers, "Britain has suffered losses on the demarcation issue and does not want a recurrence of the bloodshed after the partition of British India. In fact, Lagos and I have always maintained a Communication. The UK’s position is to get a fair solution that is acceptable to all parties, especially one that does not lead to war.”

"The UK is willing to take responsibility and cannot leave these complex issues to a post-independence Nigeria."

Alan Wilson used the tragedy after the partition of British India to justify Britain's participation in the conference that decided the fate of West Africa. This justification was recognized by France, Spain and Portugal, who all said that this was a decolonization conference. . It is completely different in nature from the Berlin Conference of 1884.

Diplomats from the four countries unanimously agreed that this meeting would be an orderly retreat from the post-colonial era.

If the United States does not force its way in, this rhetoric is enough to cope with it.

There were doubts about the purpose of this meeting in Washington, and they finally put pressure on them to participate in this meeting, claiming that the United States was willing to witness the end of the colonial era.

According to explanations from Paris, France once opposed the United States' participation in this meeting, and the Soviet Union might also request to participate, which might increase the Soviet Union's influence in Africa. However, the United States was unmoved and must attend this meeting. What on earth do these colonial countries want to talk about?

It must be said that the United States' distrust of its allies has deeply hurt feelings within the free world.

So under the witness of the U.S. representatives, the decolonization meeting that was being talked about outside fell into a state of spitting and spitting from the beginning. The four countries refused to give in to each other and started a competition around the oil resources of the Gulf of Guinea. …

Spain's Equatorial Guinea is the smallest in area, and Spain has reached the point where it has nothing to lose, so its attitude is the toughest. Portugal also stands on Spain's side to jointly deal with France, which is the strongest in West Africa.

Facts have proved that the United States' concerns are justified. The decolonization conference announced to the outside world is no different from the Berlin Conference.

Washington is worried that some colonial countries are up to no good, and several countries are really up to no good, not even concealing the presence of Americans.

Alan Wilson did not say much. He just adhered to the principle of neutrality and supported whoever made sense. "Everyone knows that the Dominion of Nigeria has entered the stage of independence. The United Kingdom participated in this meeting only for a fair result. Regarding the Gulf of Guinea On the demarcation issue, the main thing is to listen to everyone’s thoughts.”

Alan Wilson sounds nice, but in his heart he has taken on the role of Lloyd George. I can change the future destiny of an African country by just drawing a line in Africa.