British Civil Servant

v2 Chapter 1331: bridge between east and west

There is a term in Germany called Finlandization, which refers to Finland’s follow-up to the Soviet Union in the field of diplomacy, but Alan Wilson thinks this is all about standing up and talking without back pain, as if the Germans can now become tougher on the Soviet Union.

Regardless of historical reasons, Finland was once a part of Imperial Russia, and it was not easy for Finland to maintain its existence after the war carefully.

What's the point of blaming Finland from the moral high ground? It is as if there were no Soviet troops stationed in the GDR, and there were no British, French and German armies in the Federal Republic of Germany.

"If we choose Finland, we can circumvent possible constraints to a certain extent. I mean, the constraints may come from the United States. If you expand trade with the Soviet Union, you know, Prime Minister, that the United States is not the United States it was 20 years ago. .” Alan Wilson explained his thoughts, “Our business in East Asia takes the Xiangjiang River, and Finland can serve as the Xiangjiang River between us and the Soviet Union.”

Compared Xiangjiang to Finland, Harold Wilson understood immediately, and heard his cabinet secretary continue, "In fact, the economic center of the Soviet Union is in Leningrad, not Moscow. Of course I don't deny it, like It is a huge country like China and the Soviet Union, and the economic center is actually just a decoration. If the capital wants to, the economic center can be changed to another city overnight."

"Cities with a good economy often think highly of themselves and look down on other places. If you apply it to the UK, it means that London looks down on country people. Of course, in our country, London also has the responsibility of the capital. It can be said that the two are combined. We It should be good at taking advantage of Leningrad's economic status to make a profit. Helsinki is really a good choice."

Alan Wilson remembered that the country with the best economy in the Soviet bloc was not the Soviet Union, nor the Democratic Germany that stood on the front line, but Finland. Finland is indeed a member of the Soviet bloc. Although its political system is different from that of the Soviet Union, once the two camps go to war, Finland will definitely join the Soviet Union.

The population of Finland is only 4.5 million, which is only about one-tenth of that of Ukraine. Not to mention compared with the entire Soviet Union, with the current momentum of the Soviet Union, Finland will never say no to the Soviet Union. It is a fact that the Soviet Union did not win the Soviet-Finnish war beautifully, but it is also a fact that Finland was almost wiped out in 1945. In fact, if the Soviet Union had held on to Finland in 1945, it would have been feasible to annex Finland.

How difficult is it to annex Finland, which has a population of 4 million and has already buried its vitality on the battlefield? For the Soviet Union, which conquered Berlin, it is actually not difficult at all.

It is not easy for Finland to survive to this day. For example, the Germans are talking about Finlandization, and Alan Wilson disagrees. Germany's own land is full of occupying forces.

At this time, the special state of Finland is also an object that the United Kingdom can use. Direct economic and trade relations with the Soviet Union may arouse the suspicion of the United States. For example, Finland's current state is a good time for the United Kingdom to play its traditional arts. It is a good offshore Balance platform.

Harold Wilson couldn't help but smile wryly at the words of the cabinet secretary trying not to arouse the suspicion of the United States, "Many people say you are pro-American, Alan, what explanation do you have?"

"Join them, defeat them, I have nothing to explain." Alan Wilson responded without changing his face, "This is a correct judgment based on the comparison of economic aggregates. It is based on the national interests of the United Kingdom. It is also a balance of the United Kingdom's foreign affairs. In terms of economic and trade relations, eggs still cannot be put in one basket. So why do you have to explain it? When we exchanged intelligence with the United States, the Americans asked me whether the Prime Minister is a Soviet spy, and whether Gatzke was poisoned to death by the Soviets. Pushing you as leader of the Labor Party, I would equally argue that this is nonsense."

"Oh, the Americans think I'm a Soviet spy?" Harold Wilson laughed, nodding to himself, "There's a saying that suits the mentality of the Americans."

"Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolute disloyalty." Alan Wilson replied, "Even in the opposition party and the House of Lords, there are indeed people who think that your coming to power will put the royal family in danger and hang many people. Streetlights, but the Queen does not endorse such rumours."

"Thank you for the Queen's approval." Harold Wilson breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that the cabinet secretary in front of him had a great connection with the royal family. The two of them, Wilson, are actually out of tune.

It's not that no one suggested that Alan Wilson be replaced, but he still vetoed the suggestion. He understood what the cabinet secretary represented, and the two got along well before.

Harold Wilson handed over the contact with Finland to the head of Whitehall. Since the secretary-general of the cabinet is a well-known pro-American faction, the policies formulated will definitely be recognized by some people. If he did it himself, Possibly another smoking gun for Soviet espionage.

The relationship between the UK and Sweden is very good. As the source of the two major offshore balances in the European continent, this friendship is reflected in all aspects. The three Scandinavian countries, Norway joined NATO, Sweden is pro-Western neutral, and Finland is pro-Soviet neutral .

Although Finland is a parliamentary country, it will definitely be an ally of the Soviet Union if something happens. This is determined by the current comparison of national power. It has only been 20 years since World War II, and most Finns will not be fooled by the words of "defeat". Touched, only 4 million people were captured in one surprise attack, and it is the result of the Soviet Union weighing the pros and cons of being able to live to this day.

Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker, on instructions from Prime Minister Harold Wilson, is about to embark on a trip to Northern Europe, including Norway, Sweden and Finland.

"Finland has been chosen as a place for offshore balance. Do you want to follow Xiangjiang?" Pamela Mountbatten saw the original intention of this plan at a glance when her husband was still busy with work.

"Finland also plays this role. Now it is also paying for the decision made in 1945." Alan Wilson shrugged. The reason why he said this was because Finland was also betrayed by the United Kingdom.

It's just that Alan Wilson was still a **** when he sold out, and he didn't catch the hot spots. At that time, the Attlee government had not even come to power, it was a wartime government led by Churchill. As for the person directly in charge, former Prime Minister Eden.

Eden likes the prime minister who scores points in the diplomatic field so much. He never went to Finland when he was the prime minister. The reason is that when he established the situation in Finland with the Soviets, he was the one who represented Britain.

Stalin wanted to create a security belt around the Soviet Union, which could of course be composed of homogeneous institutions deeply influenced by the Soviet Union, but it could also be composed of countries that remained politically and diplomatically neutral.

Finland maintains diplomatic neutrality and can also defend the northwest frontier with Leningrad as the core. And why can the Soviet Union tolerate the neutrality of "not being hostile to the Soviet Union" in Finland's diplomacy? Because when the post-war sphere of influence was divided, although Aiden was very ambiguous towards the Soviet Union on the Nordic issue face-to-face, the Soviets used espionage methods to obtain the trump card of the British high-level on the Nordic issue: Britain is preparing to deal with the Finnish issue. Cater to the Soviet Union.

Britain wanted Finland to retain parliamentary democracy and commercial independence, but recognized the influence of the Soviet Union on Finland and was not prepared to challenge the Soviet Union's position in Finland.

That is to say, Finland is the sphere of influence of the Soviet Union, and it does not object to it. Moreover, the British did indeed do this later. In the Allied Governance Committee, the British tried to be consistent with the Soviets as much as possible. The British Foreign Ministry also expressed to Finland that in the following negotiations on the formal Soviet-Finnish peace treaty, Britain will not help Finland and bargain with the Soviets.

The emergence of the word Finnish is also partly due to my great Britain. When Aiden was prime minister, he naturally didn't pay much attention to his own failures.

"Germany's growth has also begun to peak. I estimate that within two years, Germany will try to reconcile with Eastern European countries." Alan Wilson fiddled with a pen, as if a German chancellor was about to kneel down.

"Finland is currently under the Social Democratic Party government, so the Labor Party's visit is very appropriate." Pamela Mountbatten agreed with her husband, "Can borrowing Finland and the Soviet Union to develop economics and trade ~lightnovelpub.net~ Can bring about economic growth."

"The Soviets want technology. The current off-road models, your Land Rover is second to none. If the country needs it, how about transferring some technology to the Soviet Union." Alan Wilson asked.

I know Pamela Mountbatten's face. Once something happens to her husband in England, the first thing she thinks of is to let her take the lead.

Allen Wilson couldn't agree with this. Isn't the wealth he brought to his wife much more than what he took out? For example, follow the French to run on gold.

After frank and in-depth exchanges, Pamela Mountbatten agreed that her name would appear on the list of investing in Finland, and there was nothing that manned spaceflight could not solve.

The focus of British diplomacy in the next few months is undoubtedly the Eastern Strategy, which requires the promotion of the government and the participation of British capital, so that it can go far and even go beyond.

Compared with the Eastern strategy proposed by Brandt, the United Kingdom has already started to implement it earlier, taking the opportunity of visiting Finland to develop friendly relations with the Soviet Union.

Foreign Minister Patrick Gordon Walker's trip to Northern Europe has already begun. After today, he arrived in Helsinki and had friendly exchanges with the current Social Democratic Party government in Finland. Under Finland's strong suggestion, Foreign Minister Patrick did not mention the misfortune of twenty years ago The conflict, that is, the Soviet-Finnish war, shows that this time the United Kingdom is sincere and hopes that Finland will play the role of a bridge between the East and the West.

"I am going to visit Moscow at the same time to contribute to the easing of relations between the East and the West." Foreign Minister Patrick's statement in front of the Finnish Prime Minister was completely reassuring.

"Finland is also willing to promote the détente between the East and the West." Rafael Pasio breathed a sigh of relief, "Strengthening the connection between London and Moscow is an important basis for maintaining peace in Europe."