"Secretary-General, the European Community has informed us to attend a meeting on dealing with the oil crisis." Wick was already waiting for work the next day, "Just now the Prime Minister's private secretary called, and the Prime Minister also wanted to hear what Whitehall had to say. Oil Shock Preparedness Report.”

"Understood, Wick, take it easy." Alan Wilson replied with a smile, "The European Community meeting is indeed very important, but for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the world is becoming more and more chaotic, but it is an opportunity to reflect the value of work. We The relationship with the Arab countries is okay, although not all of them are okay."

Before going to work, Alan Wilson also talked about Europe's countermeasures against the oil crisis with his wife, who was about to meet with representatives of the four major grain merchants.

Most European countries have no resistance. This is for sure. Even if Europe is at the level of a certain big country in terms of resource reserves, it will not always be taken advantage of in terms of energy.

But the problem is, let alone Europe is at the level of a certain big country, on the contrary, it is very similar to some famous big country.

Can we fight this oil crisis from the position of strength? It can only be said that France can do it, but other countries are enough.

Don't look at the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, it seems that several former colonial countries seem to have a layout, which is useless at all. Except for Portugal, the African colonies of other countries have already become independent. Even Portugal may not be able to persist anytime soon. Angola And Mozambique, these Portuguese colonies are all in guerrilla warfare.

Energy countries that have become independent will not stop raising prices because of a word from European countries. This involves the issue of additional money. Because you want to have a good relationship with Europe, you want to lower the price and sell it at the cost price?

Just like the recent Libya, Italy can't let the Kingdom of Libya take care of Italy's interests. In the face of money, who will maintain a traditional friendly relationship with you.

Only when they are truly in control of their own country can their own resources be used. North Sea oil and Algerian oil belong to this category. As for the oil in the Gulf of Guinea, Portugal is probably not enough. The Lisbon government is already very reluctant to deal with the guerrillas. If the price of oil rises However, the Portuguese army will not become the hope of Europe. It is very possible to follow Saudi Arabia to increase prices to balance military expenditures and ease financial pressure.

The problem that Britain and France can solve is a part of the oil embargo. As for the increase in oil prices, any united Europe is bullshit. It is the result of the market economy.

"The spring of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary-General, but there are too many things." Wick shook his head and smiled bitterly. The supreme authority has always been so calm, which is really enviable.

"There can be more things, before and after attending the European Community's meeting to deal with the oil crisis, as well as the visit to Chile, and maybe we can also represent Europe and have a good talk with the Arab world." Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, "British After all, the Empire is the leader of Europe, and there may be many countries that have placed their hopes on us."

The Glorious Age is back, Alan Wilson said sternly, entered his office, and then came out a second later, showing that he was not late, and then walked to No. 10 Downing Street.

"Dear Prime Minister, you look good." Arriving at No. 10 Downing Street, Alan Wilson greeted refreshedly, expressing his respect for the current Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

"Alan, you can be joking." Harold Wilson whispered, "The Arab League announced an oil embargo. You act as if nothing happened for such a big event. Do you have any suggestions from Whitehall?"

"No." Alan Wilson replied bluntly, and then explained, "The oil crisis may be the first time other countries have seen it, but the United Kingdom is an exception. During the time of Prime Minister Attlee, the United Kingdom once fought against Iran. After the oil war, India was embargoed because of the India-Pakistan war, and we helped. All the preparations were also pre-planned, and we have completed them many years ago."

Alan Wilson sat down with a smile, looking like an ordinary man who was determined to win thousands of miles away, and quickly moved the oil gun 20 meters with a halo of ambition, "It will take time to increase oil production in the North Sea, but it just so happens that after the Iranian oil crisis , The UK has established a 180-day oil reserve system, which can completely survive the oil embargo, not to mention that Britain is not on the list of oil embargoes."

"It seems that there is no problem." Harold Wilson suddenly became relaxed, as if he had already thought of the bright future of his rising approval rate.

"It's not just that there is no problem, the problem is actually the price increase, not the embargo. Oil-producing countries have always believed that precious oil resources are being used cheaply by industrial countries."

Alan Wilson shrugged and said, "Actually, on the issue of oil prices, the Middle East, including Iran, has a delicate relationship with Europe and the United States. Even if there is no war in the Middle East this time, sooner or later, the two sides will still have a showdown because of energy prices. Fortunately, No matter when the showdown comes, the UK will definitely be the least affected European country because the showdown in the Middle East war is better, and the UK will not be affected."

"But many countries in Europe? You know, Alan, energy is a big problem in Europe." Harold Wilson said that even if the UK is not affected, other countries will be affected and have economic recession, and the UK will inevitably not be affected. The economies of various countries are inextricably linked.

"The Prime Minister means that we sell North Sea oil to European countries at cost price in exchange for praise from various countries?" Alan Wilson asked with a half-smile, "Very bold idea."

"Of course not." Harold Wilson shook his head directly when he heard it. "Although European unity is very important, countries must pay for their own actions."

"That is to follow the price increase, so that the government's expenditure can be balanced, and the oil company can also make money." Alan Wilson nodded, "Adopt a price that balances the interests of all parties, and fully allow Europe and the Arab League to understand Britain's position. It looks like the department will be very busy for some time to come.”

How easy is it to raise the price of oil? It can either play a leading role in favor of the European Community with its material strength, and be grateful for all the interests of the European Community countries.

Either it’s a matter of business, selling oil to European countries after the price rises. The embargo problem cannot be resolved by the UK, but it can be sold after giving money.

"It depends on what France thinks. Algeria also produces oil." Alan Wilson still reminded the Prime Minister to be careful of the French. Judging from common sense, France will not sacrifice itself to stabilize Europe. Why? But there is also a slight possibility that the French are really stupid.

Alan Wilson thinks that this possibility is still small. Collectivism has always been lacking in Europe. There is no such thing as profit sharing. Otherwise, will there be two world wars?

Although the slogan of European unity after the war was loud, but it really involves interests, which can be called huge interests. Are you really sacrificing yourself for the unity of Europe?

"This matter, I can ask Total through Pamela and find out the news."

"There is no doubt that this oil embargo is a feast for oil companies." Harold Wilson lamented that if it weren't for Britain's North Sea oil, he would even want to rob the rich and give to the poor.

Even if the head of the civil service now says that the UK will not be affected, he can't help but be envious of the huge profits of several British oil companies.

Alan Wilson understood the Prime Minister's mood very well, and the Sleeping King also accused the US energy giant of taking the opportunity to make money, earning more than God.

This is very normal. If Britain is also troubled by inflation, it is estimated that Harold Wilson will not think about it, but will take action.

"I will arrange a diplomatic itinerary right away, and I will send it to the Prime Minister." Alan Wilson nodded to the Prime Minister, preparing to leave a strong mark on the glory days of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Currently, there is an oil crisis and a mining crisis, such as Chile, which accounts for a large proportion of copper mines in the world. Before that, Alan Wilson still asked his wife, who was talking about grain sales, to ask what the French Total Group thinks .

After all, in the distribution of Libyan oil, Britain and France are half of the same family. After a series of integration and adjustments~lightnovelpub.net~the French part has now fallen into the hands of Total.

"Leave it to me. I have cooperation with Total in the business of the Kingdom of Libya." The richest woman in her busy schedule gave the mere civil servants a face, "The Soviet Union bought grain again this year, and they have good talks with several grain companies. Everyone benefits.”

"At the critical moment, my wife is still reliable." Alan Wilson stared at Pamela Mountbatten eagerly, "It may not only be the harvest of food, but now that there are changes in Chile, Rhodesia's life will be easier. Happy New Year."

"We and the Soviet Union are not enemies." Pamela Mountbatten covered her mouth and snickered. Before the Chilean coup was smashed, the copper price remained at a low price. After Allende smashed the coup, the copper price rose all of a sudden.

"It's also due to the fact that oil drives up the price of commodities. You will be happy in the next few years." Alan Wilson reached out and rubbed Pamela Mountbatten's cheek, "Australia's good days have just begun."

While Pamela Mountbatten colluded with Total with unprecedented momentum, Alan Wilson began to formulate a diplomatic itinerary. The European Community meeting is of course the top priority. The heads of state and government of the member states of the European Community are in Copenhagen A special meeting was held.

Experts produced a report on "the embargo may cause more serious inflation, deficit and unemployment". The report pointed out that next year, the total number of unemployed people in the Community countries will reach 4 million.

Prime Minister Harold Wilson and French President Pierre Mesmer had a candid communication. Does it reflect the responsibility of a European power? Still a purely market issue, and both men ultimately agreed that rising oil prices were just a market issue.

The in-depth exchanges between the heads of state of the two countries reflect the long-standing European political tradition of appeasement.