British Civil Servant

v2 Chapter 1331: East-West Bridge

Germany now has a term called Finnishization, which refers to Finland's step-by-step approach to the Soviet Union in the diplomatic field, but Alan Wilson thinks that this is all about standing up and talking without back pain, as if the Germans can now be tough on the Soviet Union.

Not to mention the historical reasons, the factor that Finland was once part of imperial Russia, it was not easy for Finland to carefully maintain its presence after the war.

What's the point of blaming Finland on the moral high ground? Just as there is no Soviet garrison in the GDR, there are no British, French and German armies in the Federal Republic of Germany.

"By choosing 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, Prime Minister, as you know, the United States today is not the United States of 20 years ago. ." Alan Wilson explained his thoughts, "Our business in East Asia goes through Hong Kong, and Finland can be the Hong Kong between us and the Soviet Union."

Harold Wilson immediately understood when he compared Hong Kong to Finland, and heard his cabinet secretary continue, "In fact, the economic center of the Soviet Union was 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 a decoration, if the capital wants, the economic center can be changed to a city overnight.”

"Cities with a good economy tend to think highly of themselves and look down on other places. If it is applied to the United Kingdom, it means that London looks down on the country people. Of course, our country, London, also has the responsibility of the capital. It can be said that the two are combined. We Leningrad's economic position should be exploited for profit. Helsinki is a really good choice."

Alan Wilson remembered that the country with the best economy in the Soviet bloc was not the Soviet Union, nor the GDR, 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 side.

The population of Finland is only 4.5 million, which is only about one-tenth of Ukraine. Not to mention that 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 true that the Soviet Union did not win the Soviet-Finnish War beautifully, but it is also true that Finland was almost wiped out in 1945. In fact, in 1945, if the Soviet Union held on to Finland, it would have been feasible to annex Finland.

How difficult is it to annex a Finland with a remaining population of 4 million who has already lost its vital force on the battlefield? Actually, it is not at all difficult for the Soviet Union to conquer Berlin.

It is not easy for Finland to survive to this day. For example, the Germans are drooling about Finnishization. Alan Wilson disagrees. Germany's own territory is an occupation army.

The special state of Finland at this time is also an object that the United Kingdom can take advantage of. Direct trade with the Soviet Union may arouse suspicion in the United States. As Finland is now, it is suitable for the United Kingdom to exert its traditional skills. A good offshore Balance the platform.

Harold Wilson couldn't help but smile bitterly as the cabinet secretary tried not to arouse suspicion in the United States, "Many people say you are pro-American, Alan, what's your explanation?"

"Join them and defeat them, I have nothing to explain." Alan Wilson replied 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 Britain's external affairs. In economic and trade relations, eggs still cannot be put in one basket. So why do you need to explain? When we exchanged intelligence with the United States, the Americans asked the Prime Minister if you were a Soviet spy and whether Gaiske was poisoned by the Soviets, okay? Pushing you as the leader of the Labour Party, I would also argue that this is nonsense."

"Oh, the Americans think I'm a Soviet spy?" Harold Wilson laughed and nodded to himself, "There is a saying that fits the American mentality very well."

"Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolute disloyalty." Alan Wilson replied, "Even in the opposition party and the House of Lords, there are people who believe that your coming to power will end the royal family in danger and hang many people. Street lights, 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 lot of connections with the royal family. The two Wilsons are actually incompatible.

It's not that there is no suggestion to replace Alan Wilson, but he also rejected this suggestion. He understands what this cabinet secretary represents, and the two got along well before.

Harold Wilson handed over the contact with Finland to the head of Whitehall. Since the cabinet secretary is a well-known pro-American faction, the policy he formulated will definitely be recognized by some people. If he did it himself, Maybe another piece of solid evidence of Soviet spies.

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

Although Finland is a parliamentary country, it must be an ally of the Soviet Union if something happens. This is determined by the current national power comparison. It has only been 20 years since World War II. Moved, only 4 million people were won in one raid, and it is the result of the Soviet Union weighing the pros and cons to survive to this day.

Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker has been instructed by Prime Minister Harold Wilson to start a visit to northern Europe, including Norway, Sweden and Finland.

"Have you chosen Finland as a place for offshore balance, do you follow the example of Hong Kong?" Pamela Mountbatten saw that her husband was still busy with work when she returned, and she could see the original intention of the plan at a glance.

"Finland also plays that role. It's also paying for the decision in 1945." Alan Wilson shrugged. He said that because Finland was also sold by Britain.

It's just that Alan Wilson was still a **** when he betrayed him, and he didn't get into the hot spot. At that time, even the Attlee government had not come to power, it was a wartime government led by Churchill. As for the direct person in charge, former Prime Minister Aiden.

Eden likes prime ministers who have scored points in the field of diplomacy so much. When he was prime minister, he never went to Finland. The reason is that when he established Finland's pattern with the Soviets, he was the one who represented Britain.

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

Finland is diplomatically neutral and can also defend the northwestern frontier with Leningrad as its core. And why did the Soviet Union tolerate Finland's "not hostile to the Soviet Union" neutrality in diplomacy? Because when the sphere of influence was divided after the war, although Aiden was very vague about the Soviet Union on the Nordic issue in person, the Soviets obtained the trump card of the British high-level officials on the Nordic issue through espionage: the United Kingdom was ready to deal with the Finnish issue. cater to the Soviet Union.

Britain wants Finland to retain parliamentary democracy and commercial independence, but recognizes Soviet influence in Finland and is not prepared to challenge the Soviet Union's position in Finland.

That is to say that Finland is a sphere of influence of the Soviet Union, and there is no objection. And the British did so later. In the Allied Governance Committee, the British tried their best to keep in line with the Soviets. The British Foreign Office also told Finland that in the next negotiation of the Su-Finland formal peace treaty, Britain will not help Finland and haggle over the Soviets.

The emergence of the word Finnishization is also partly due to me, Great Britain. When Aiden was the prime minister, he naturally wouldn't pay more 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 the pen, as if a German chancellor was about to kneel.

"Finland is now a Social Democratic Party government, so a visit by the Labour Party is also very suitable." Pamela Mountbatten agreed with her husband, "Is it possible to use Finland and the Soviet Union to develop trade and economic growth?"

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

Pamela Mountbatten had a look on her face that I knew. Once her husband encountered something in England, the first thing she thought of was to let her stand on top of her.

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

After a frank and in-depth exchange, Pamela Mountbatten agreed that her name will appear on the list of investing in Finland, and there is nothing that human spaceflight cannot solve.

The focus of British diplomacy in the next few months will undoubtedly be the Eastern strategy, which requires the promotion of the government and the participation of British capital, so that it can be long-term and even beyond.

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

Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker's Nordic tour has begun, and after today he is in Helsinki to have a friendly exchange with the current SPD government in Finland. At Finland's strong advice, Foreign Secretary Patrick did not mention twenty years. The previous unfortunate conflict, that is, the Soviet-Finnish war, shows that this time Britain is sincerely hoping 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 easing relations between the East and the West." Foreign Minister Patrick's remarks in front of the Finnish Prime Minister were completely reassuring.

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