But that's fine. If the UK can't even withstand the 60 million US dollars in economic aid, then all kinds of efforts will be unnecessary. This time the US has done so can be regarded as a test for the UK.

Although this test is a bit late, it must be experienced. Compared with the Suez Canal War, which is a test that loses its reputation once lost, the Iranian oil crisis can only be regarded as a one-month test.

The Gulf dignitaries who came to Basra included Iraqi Princess Badia, Kuwait Emir Abdullah Salim Al-Sabah, and later generations collectively known as the UAE, and now independent chiefs, including Qatar and Bahrain. This is that the United Kingdom can still control the Persian Gulf countries, with Iraq being the most powerful.

To meet these pro-British monarchs is in itself the purpose of the Foreign Secretary's trip to the Middle East. The Iranian oil crisis was purely a sudden event that caught the minister by surprise.

Alan Wilson knew in his heart that only one of these Gulf states was more difficult to deal with, and that was Iraq.

Countries such as Kuwait and Qatar, the United Kingdom only needs to say a word, they can only do it, and they have no ability to resist. After all, Iraq is different and stronger.

However, since it is an old friend of Princess Badia, I believe that at least there will be no misunderstanding between the two sides. It depends on whether Alan Wilson can let the Iraqi royal family understand the severe situation now.

Just as Tehran cheered and felt that the United States had sent a booster, the market and energy security conference in the southern Iraqi town of Basra opened this time.

A piece of cloth on my head, the richest man in the world, Alan Wilson, dressed in a light-colored Arab robe, appeared in front of the royal family of the Gulf countries, which surprised Foreign Secretary Harold Wilson. .

No matter how hard it is, the royal family cannot suffer. Although the Gulf countries are not like the later generations, they are not lying on the oil depot, but the royal family is still very ostentatious. Some big figures are not many, but there are many followers.

The identity and status of a big man is not difficult to determine, obviously that is a very conspicuous target, and he is wearing a decent Arabian robe, which is of a much better texture than the average person wears. The pleats are wide, yet not bloated around his somewhat fat but still graceful body.

The face of the person who came here was rarely peaceful, just as his clothes showed no sign of contempt for worldly pomp and circumstance. His appearance can be regarded as decent, but there is always a glimmer of pleasure-seeking lurking in the corners of his eyes, which shows that he has a carefully concealed desire to drink.

In other respects, his position taught him to control his expression at any time, and he could suddenly straighten his face and become sanctimonious, although the face was naturally lighthearted, and his disposition was amused.

Religious precepts cannot restrain this nobleman, who has a fine Damascus steel knife with his sleeves turned up and down.

Although his entire attire is consistent with his beliefs, the exquisite clothes and luxurious ornaments can be seen at a glance. Although he maintains a very ethnic style of clothing, the exquisite clothing and workmanship can still add a sense of simplicity to the simple clothes. Show-off means, let people smell too much worldly vanity.

"Emir of Kuwait, Abdullah Salim Al-Sabah." Dixon reminded in a low voice.

"I said why there is a kind of extravagance coming to my face." Alan Wilson decisively bowed his head to the supreme authority, took two steps forward, and greeted Princess Badia who appeared, "Dear Princess, I haven't seen you for so long. , you are still so charming, looking back on the past and thinking about it carefully, you can't forget the princess's peerless elegance."

"Mr. Wilson doesn't look like a gentleman at all, and he's not afraid that Pamela will trouble you." Princess Badia said something, and used Pamela Mountbatten to frighten the man in front of her.

"Respected princess, what Pamela admires most about me is that I am very honest and never say anything against my will because of the identity and status of the other party." Alan Wilson pretended to be serious, "That's not me. pursuit."

"I think she appreciates your mouth." Princess Badia covered her mouth and laughed lightly.

This is also a fact. Alan Wilson, who had no basis for the car, opened a gap from Princess Badia, and then communicated with Kuwait Emir Sabah.

Not only Dixon admired it, but even Harold Wilson was full of admiration. The Mountbatten son-in-law really made a lot of friends.

With good wishes to many monarchs, Alan Wilson, as the representative of these feudal reactionary forces, introduced the current British Foreign Secretary, Harold Wilson, who will not be the same.

Alan Wilson knew that Iraq was the only troublesome thing to do. Kuwait and Qatar were powerless in the face of Britain. As long as Iraq is dealt with, things can be settled.

Historically, Britain lost control over Iraq the same way the US lost control over Iran because of the Iraqi revolution.

When the Soviet Union was the most powerful in the Middle East, the main Arab countries excluded Saudi Arabia, which could not be fought.

The others are either pro-Soviet or neutral. After the Iraqi Revolution, he was considered neutral and pro-Soviet, not as obvious as Syria and Egypt. Saddam had only visited the Soviet Union in his life.

Facing the request to talk alone, Princess Badia, who handed over the home to the men, accepted the invitation of Ellen Wilson.

"Mr. Wilson, although we have a good relationship with Mountbatten Oil Company, if we turn against our neighbors? We still need to think about it more." Since Princess Badia came to Basra, she naturally knew what the UK's purpose was.

"Really." Alan Wilson calmly took his gaze away from the leaf-chewing guard.

Arabic tea? And drugs are an effect, he has seen the locals look like corpses in Aden. I didn't expect to see such a solemn occasion. Couldn't this be Princess Badia's lover?

"Mr. Wilson, you don't seem to be as sharp as before." Princess Badia interrupted Ellen Wilson's thoughts.

She didn't know that the man in front of her thought jumped to drugs, and wondered if this thing was widespread in the Arab region. It may be the genes in the bones that are at work.

"Oh, Your Royal Highness, I'm sorry I was thinking about how to answer your words just now." Alan Wilson shook off his chaotic thoughts, and now is not the time to think blindly, and said through the question just now, "Except for Turkey, which has long been decadent in the Middle East, The Arabs still have two great enemies, the Jews and the Persians, and the Persians and the Arabs have been neighbors for a thousand years."

"Yes, we are good neighbors." Princess Badia nodded, "more than a thousand years of friendly relations."

"Yeah, more than a thousand years of friendly relations." Alan Wilson changed the subject without saying anything, "Okay, most of the Iraqi citizens are Shiites, but it's a coincidence that the royal family is Sunni." To be honest, under the influence of religion, if Iraq and Iran are hostile, who will they support? There are no Christians who can be trusted. After all, Christians are a minority. As long as they have a tendency to support, it is easy to become the royal family's supporters. What does Princess Dia think? Has the security of the royal family been greatly improved since the establishment of the Royal Guard?"

Even the khat-chewing guard stopped moving because of what Alan Wilson said. The Shia dominance was not brought by the British colonists, but a legacy of Sassanid Persia, which has been left to this day.

These words speak to the heart of Princess Badia. Christians have become royal guards. Has the kingdom of Iraq become less mutiny? Is the link between Shiites and Iran a fact?

Egypt, the strongest country in the Arab world, has a population that is not as good as that of Iran, not to mention Iraq, which has a population of only a few million. Facing a heretical country with a population of more than 20 million, is it really like a thousand-year friendly relationship?

While Princess Badia was thinking, Alan Wilson showed his sincerity, "The UK has just passed the decision to establish a 180-day national oil reserve. Of course, this can be done with North Sea oil, but this decision is actually used to Give profits to oil-producing countries that are friendly with Britain. And that includes Iraq, of course.”

"We support the strength of the Kingdom of Iraq, which can open up a series of arms purchases and support Iraq's national development. If the United States can help Iran, it will only be easier for the United Kingdom to do, because there is still a small half of Africa in the hands of the United Kingdom. Iraq's needs , regardless of the technical market or raw materials, the UK can solve it.”

"Maybe we should talk about ~lightnovelpub.net~ the guard who was chewing khat," my father was actually thinking about how to face Iran. Let me introduce myself. My father is the regent of Saeed, Pakistan. Princess Dia's brother. "

"It turned out to be a prince, no wonder it looks unusual." Alan Wilson modified the look in the eyes of a drug addict into an explanation that the person who catches the knife is the real hero.

The result of this exchange is very good, after all, the UK still has influence on Iraq. Alan Wilson gave the Foreign Secretary a victory gesture as the few returned to the crowd.

Harold Wilson was relieved, and he was equally at ease. The three words were inseparable from the traditional relationship between Britain and Afghanistan. and willingness to help the development of the Gulf countries.

"We can even say that with the UK's lead, many countries in Europe may try to build national oil reserves, and the demand for oil will usher in a surge." Alan Wilson added, "This is a great opportunity for the countries of the monarchs here. Said, it will be an opportunity to take off, and we can guarantee that everyone's territory is definitely developing faster than Iran."

"This is unquestionable." Harold Wilson's answer was even more decisive, and the combination of the two Wilsons worked well together.

After Iraq was settled, the remaining countries had no difficulty with the UK. Three days later, the market and energy cooperation agreements were signed, with the European Community represented by the UK, and Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, together with Bahrain and Qatar. Eleven emirates officially signed for both sides.

Subsequently, these countries led by Iraq, Kuwait and Oman announced the establishment of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, claiming to protect their own interests and reach a fairer agreement with Europe.

Foreign Secretary Harold Wilson, who has not left Basra, called the deal a great example of cooperation.