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"Secretary-General, the European Community informed us to participate in the meeting on responding to 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 Whitehall's response. Oil Crisis Preparedness Report."

"Understood, Wick, relax." Alan Wilson replied with a smile, "The European Community meeting is indeed very important, but for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the increasingly chaotic world is an opportunity to reflect the value of work, we Relations with Arab countries are okay, although not all are."

Before going to work, Alan Wilson also talked with his wife, who was about to meet with representatives of the four major grain merchants, about the response to the oil crisis on the European side.

Most European countries have little resistance, that's for sure. Even if Europe's resource reserves are at the level of a big country, they won't always be negotiated in terms of energy.

But the problem is that Europe is not a big country in this regard, on the contrary, it is very similar to a powerful country.

Can we fight this oil crisis from our position of strength? It can only be said that France can, 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. It is useless at all. Except for Portugal, the African colonies of other countries have become independent. Even Portugal may not be able to persist. Angola And Mozambique, these Portuguese colonies are in guerrilla warfare.

Energy countries that are already independent will not raise prices just because of a single word from European countries. This involves the issue of adding money. Selling at a cost price at a lower price because you want to have a good relationship with Europe?

As for the recent Libya, Italy cannot let the Libyan Kingdom take care of Italy's interests. In the face of money, who maintains a traditional friendly relationship with you.

Only when it is truly controlled in its own country can its 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 estimated to have enough. The Lisbon government has been very reluctant to deal with the guerrillas. If the price of oil rises , the Portuguese army will not become the hope of Europe. It is very possible to follow Saudi Arabia to increase prices to balance military spending and ease financial pressure.

The problem that Britain and France can solve is 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, and of course, the price rises along with the Arab countries.

"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 the meeting of the European Community to deal with the oil crisis, as well as the visit of Chile, and maybe we can represent Europe and have a good talk with the Arab world." Alan Wilson raised his eyebrows, "The British The Empire is the leader of Europe after all, and maybe there are many countries that have put their hopes on us now."

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

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

"Alan, what a joke." Harold Wilson whispered, "The Arab League announced an oil embargo. You seem like nothing has happened to you when such a big thing happened. Does Whitehall have any suggestions?"

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

Alan Wilson sat down with a smile, a pair of Chang Gong possessed a decisive victory thousands of miles away, and quickly moved the oil gun 20 meters with a halo of self-satisfaction, "It will take time to increase oil production in the North Sea, but it happens that after the Iranian oil crisis , Britain 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 to be no problem." Harold Wilson became relaxed, and seemed to have thought of a bright future in which his approval rate rose.

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

Alan Wilson shrugged and said, "In fact, on the issue of oil prices, the Middle East, including Iran, has a delicate relationship with Europe and the United States. Even without this Middle East war, sooner or later, due to the issue of energy prices, the two sides will still have a showdown. Fortunately, No matter when the showdown is, the UK will definitely be the least affected European country because the Middle East showdown is better and the UK won't 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 and other countries are affected and there is an economic recession, the UK will inevitably not be affected. The economies of various countries are inextricably linked.

"What the Prime Minister means is that we sell North Sea oil to European countries at cost price in exchange for their praise?" Alan Wilson asked with a half-smile, "A very bold idea."

"Of course not." Harold Wilson shook his head immediately. "Although European unity is very important, countries must pay for their actions."

"That is to follow the price increase, so that the government's expenditure can be balanced, and the oil companies can also make money." Alan Wilson nodded, "adopt a price that balances the interests of all parties, and fully allows Europe and the Arab League to understand the UK's position. Diplomacy The ministry seems to be busy for some time to come."

The oil price hike is as simple as it is, or it can play a leading role, forgive the material resources of the United Kingdom, and win the favor of the European Community, and get thanks for all the interests of the European Community.

Or they can sell oil to European countries after the oil price rises. The embargo problem cannot be solved by the United Kingdom, but the oil 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 with the French. It is common sense that France will not sacrifice itself to stabilize Europe. Why? But there is also a slim chance that the French are really stupid.

Alan Wilson thinks this possibility is not big. Europe has always been lacking in terms of collectivism. There is no such thing as profit, otherwise there will be two world wars?

Although the slogan of European unity after the war was loudly shouted, it really involves interests, or can be regarded as huge interests. Are you really sacrificing yourself for the sake of European unity?

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

"There is no doubt that this oil embargo is a feast for oil companies." Harold Wilson sighed, if it were not for the North Sea oil in the UK, he would even want to rob the rich and help the poor.

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

Alan Wilson understands the Prime Minister's mood very well, and Sleeping King also accused the American energy giants of taking the opportunity to make money and earn more than God.

This is very normal. If the UK is also plagued by inflation, it is estimated that Harold Wilson will not think about it, but will have to pay for it.

"I will arrange a diplomatic itinerary immediately, and I will send it to the Prime Minister at that time." Alan Wilson nodded to the Prime Minister, preparing to leave a deep impression on the glorious days of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

At the moment, there is an oil crisis and a mining crisis, such as Chile, which accounts for a large proportion of the world's copper mines. Before that, Alan Wilson asked his wife, who was talking about food sales, to ask what the French Total Group thought. .

After all, in the distribution of Libyan oil, Britain and France are one and a half. After a series of integrations and adjustments, the French part is now in the hands of Total. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com

"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 district civil servants a face, "The Soviet Union bought grain again this year, and it was a good talk 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, now that Chile has changed, life in Rhodesia will be better. Happy New Years."

"We and the Soviet Union are not enemies." Pamela Mountbatten snickered. Before the coup in Chile was smashed, the price of copper remained low. Allende smashed the coup, and the price of copper rose all of a sudden.

"It's also because oil has driven commodity prices to rise. You will be happy in the next few years." Alan Wilson reached out and rubbed Pamela Mountbatten's cheek, "Australia's good days are just beginning."

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

Experts presented a report on "embargoes could lead to more severe inflation, deficits and unemployment". The report pointed out that in the next year, the total number of unemployed in the countries of the Community will reach 4 million.

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

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

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