British Civil Servant

v2 Chapter 1123: Southern Mediterranean Balance

Britain has an industrial base in its hands, and the Suez Canal remains unimpeded. If the volume is increased, the cost will not be higher than that of Italy. Don't think that Italy is closer to Libya.

If there is no relevant industrial support for urbanization, it will directly lock the upper limit of a country's development.

Take Malaya as an example, the construction of urbanization was very early. If he had a little bad intentions when he was a high commissioner, Malaya would be the route of Brazil and Argentina.

The reason why it can continue to develop still depends on the subsequent industrial transfer of the UK. After all, it is a colony, and the UK can still be balanced. A slight mismatch in development steps is not a big problem.

It is not a big problem for Libya. The population of Libya is only 1.5 million. As long as the capital Tripoli and Benghazi are established as county-level cities. Most of the country's population has already been accommodated, and urbanization is complete.

Idris I was able to be persuaded, mainly because centralized management helps to avoid revolution, and it is easy to control the long-standing tribal politics in Libya, such a set of rhetoric.

"Mr. Wilson, there have been rumors recently that Britain has threatened His Majesty the King..."

At the critical moment, the media people who had already been arranged officially started this round of double-reed performances.

Bring the topic to the question of how His Majesty the King defends the interests of the Kingdom of Libya without fear of power.

"A very sharp question!" Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, and then said according to the script, "The United Kingdom did not threaten Libya, it was my personal behavior. Even now, I don't believe that Libya can complete urbanization and transform into a North African country." Switzerland, although Libya has rich oil resources and a small population, it looks somewhat similar to Switzerland.”

"However, the weakness of the Kingdom of Libya is also very obvious. Libya is definitely not destined to be a powerful country. The population base of 1.5 million is probably equivalent to the number of French troops in Algeria. The concept of large-scale armed defense is definitely not compatible with Libya. And similar The route of British soldiers? In fact, it is also very difficult for Libya."

Alan Wilson opened his own tirade, devaluing Libya for a penny. All the journalists in the venue felt the voice was very harsh, even the British ones.

Before this kind of imperialist arrogance stimulates people to the extreme, the long speech after first suppressing and then raising is finally over, "However, His Majesty Idris I finally convinced me that it is useless to insist on unequal distribution. As the situation eases, Britain is willing to give Libya a chance, and we will provide some help. I hope Libya can follow the path of Switzerland and realize its theoretical talent.”

"His Majesty the King resolutely explained to me that he will definitely use the share of the oil back in Libya for the construction of Libya. His attitude is very tough. I asked back then, aren't you afraid of the British army landing?"

"The king's answer is fear, but the king's responsibility makes him have to do this, thank you king."

Alan Wilson looked dignified, as if he was really impressed by Idris I's toughness, but in fact this was not the case at all. During most of the conversation, the two only talked about the distribution of oil interests.

On the issue of benefit distribution, Alan Wilson recommended Malta as a retreat for the Libyan royal family. Once the consequences of the revolution occur, the Libyan royal family can withdraw quickly and wait for British intervention.

In fact, this is the idea of ​​many monarchs. He remembers that in history, when the Kingdom of Egypt and the Kingdom of Iraq were overthrown, the royal families of both countries had counted on the British army to protect them, but in the end they could not count on it.

And now, he assured the king of the Libyan kingdom that Britain would try its best to preserve the existence of the Libyan royal family.

After he finished speaking, King Idris I said, "Actually, as Sir Wilson said, I know that the Kingdom of Libya only has a population of more than one million, which is not as good as a city in Britain. Libya is a peaceful country. I have no ambition to establish my own order, and my wish is to get back the oil and provide Libyans with a guarantee of living in a modern society."

"Libya will definitely become a peaceful country. The oil benefits will be invested in construction and education. Libya will coexist peacefully with other countries..."

Only God knows how difficult it is for Idris I to be proficient in the words of Professor Allen Wilson. He has been in office for forty-five years and is now an old man of eighty.

However, in terms of appearance, Idris I is indeed a very deceptive person, like a highly respected patriarch, but in fact he is indeed the patriarch of the Senusi Order.

Witnessed by the media of the two countries, King Idris I promised to set up an oil fund with the oil profits he got back to promote the development and education of Libya. credibility.

At the same time as the two performed to the media, the same city had returned to their European attire. Otherwise, wearing an Arabian black robe might misunderstand the photography team from Paris, what happened to their boss.

"Let you all come to Libya and shoot a documentary." Heidi Lama put her legs together, with a ladylike attitude, and said to the producer who came, "It's a personal documentary of the King of Libya."

For Alan Wilson, it is a routine operation to be a villain himself, and then to make a documentary to tout the spokesperson of the slave country's imperialism. He has touted Nigeria's Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe before, the king of the Kingdom of Egypt Farouk I.

This time it was just a habit, and the protagonist was regarded as Idris I, and in terms of appearance, Idris I was indeed very photogenic and very deceptive.

On the evening of this day, on the streets of Tripoli, people in the capital celebrating the return of oil shares, holding the flag of the Kingdom of Libya, holding up the portrait of Idris I, shouting long live the king...

Alan Wilson was in his room at the Windsor Castle Hotel, watching the scene with his arm on the window sill.

"You Brits are villains!" Heidi Lamarr's voice came from behind, and then hugged the man's back from behind, her face full of comfort.

"So what, if you have to make your opponent a hero, it's better to find a controllable one." Alan Wilson said indifferently, "Being a hero depends on what you do, anyway, I got everything I want."

The development of any place must not be separated from the factor of security. Malta, which is located between the Italian peninsula and Libya, must have no problem in the north, but if Libya is going to be chaotic, it will also affect Malta's security attributes.

If Malta is reserved as a military base alone, Britain will inevitably continue to invest in it. This is not Alan Wilson's goal. He hopes that Malta can in turn supply blood to the United Kingdom, and even if it cannot, he must strive for self-sufficiency.

Under the premise that France has suppressed Algeria, Malta's future can be expected. It is believed that neighboring Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia will also be happy to approach the United Kingdom to balance the oppressive force brought about by France's annexation of Algeria.

Not only is Algeria a colony of the French, but Morocco and Tunisia are. Today, France can suppress Algeria's resistance. Who dares to say that it will not make a comeback tomorrow?

"History is written by people like you." Heidi Lamarr looked at Alan Wilson with tenderness.

Some things require talent, such as Heidi Lamarr's face, who can resist being looked at by such a person?

"Why aren't you old?" Alan Wilson reached out and caressed Heidi Lamarr's cheek, and couldn't help sighing.

"Also old, but slower than others." Heidi Lamarr complained to herself. "Seeing Taylor is like seeing myself a few years ago."

"If I remember correctly, Ms. Elizabeth Taylor, she is not yet thirty years old." Alan Wilson suspected that Heidi Lamarr was boasting in disguise, but there was no evidence.

Before arriving in Malta, Alan Wilson had a halo. For the local British army, he was the son-in-law of Marshal Mountbatten. For the locals in Malta, his resume as the administrator of Newfoundland was even more eye-catching. .

"Reducing the registration threshold and building an offshore financial center are not enough. I want to talk to the Italian government about mutual visa exemption between the two places. The development of Malta is inseparable from Italy's friendly treatment. In fact, Malta should Visa exemption for all European countries, at the next EC meeting, the UK will fully promote this matter."

"My current goal is to obtain friendly policies from the Italian government first~lightnovelpub.net~ Alan Wilson stayed in Malta for two days, and what he is most concerned about is the current unemployment rate in Malta. The unemployment rate is quite impressive In the past, but Malta is not Newfoundland, an area of ​​more than 300 square kilometers is indeed a bit barren.

However, the British ambassadors to Morocco and Tunisia sent good news one after another. The two countries accepted France's tough suppression of Algeria on the surface, but were dissatisfied in their hearts. And I am also worried that France will use this to interfere in the internal affairs of the two countries in the future.

Tunisia, in particular, deeply felt the threat from France, and its expectations for Britain were raised to a higher level.

"I remember the demarcation of the border between Tunisia and Algeria, which was the source of conflict between the two countries decades later."

Alan Wilson suddenly remembered that the arms race in North Africa in the 21st century will be dominated by Algeria and Tunisia. Alan Wilson immediately called back and asked if the ambassador to Tunisia could reach a military cooperation.

When he finished his visit to Italy to test Italy's views on the situation in the southern Mediterranean, the British warship from Malta had already set off for this friendly visit to Tunisia.