But that's fine too. If the UK can't resist the 60 million US dollars in economic aid, then all kinds of efforts will be unnecessary. What the US did this time can be regarded as a test for the UK.

Although this test came a bit late, it must be experienced. Compared with the Suez Canal War, which would be discredited once lost, the Iranian oil crisis can only be regarded as a one-month test.

The Gulf dignitaries who came to Basra included Princess Badiya of Iraq, Emir Abdullah Salim Al-Sabah of Kuwait, and the chiefs who were later collectively called the United Arab Emirates, but are still independent, including Qatar and Bahrain. This is because the United Kingdom can still control the countries of the Persian Gulf, and Iraq is the most powerful.

Coming 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, which caught the minister by surprise.

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

For countries like Kuwait and Qatar, the UK only needs to say a word, and they can only follow through. They have no ability to resist at all. After all, Iraq is different and stronger.

However, since it is an old acquaintance, Princess Badiya, who is here, I believe that at least there will be no misunderstanding between the two parties. It depends on whether Alan Wilson can make the Iraqi royal family understand the severe situation now.

While Tehran was cheering and feeling that the United States had sent a shot in the arm, Basra, a major city in southern Iraq, opened the market and energy security conference this time.

Alan Wilson, the richest man in the world with a piece of cloth on his head, appeared in front of the royal family of the Gulf countries in a light-colored Arabian robe. This surprised the Foreign Secretary Harold Wilson. Even if he wants to do as the Romans do, it is a bit too much. .

No matter how hard it is, the royal family can't suffer. Although the Gulf countries are not lying on the oil depot like the later generations, the royal family's ostentation is still very amazing.

It is not difficult to determine the identity and status of a big man, obviously it is a very conspicuous target, he is wearing a decent Arabian robe, its texture is much better than that worn by ordinary people. The pleats were wide, yet not bloated around his somewhat **** but still graceful body.

There was little sign of peace and contentment in the face of the visitor, just as there was no sign of contempt for worldly pomp in his clothes. His appearance can be regarded as correct, but there is always a faint glint of pleasure lurking in the corner of his eyes, which shows that he has a carefully concealed desire for sex.

In other respects, his position taught him to control his expression at all times, and he could suddenly become stern and sanctimonious, despite the natural lightheartedness of that face and the pleasure-seeking nature of his disposition.

Even religious precepts cannot restrain this noble man. He has rolled up his sleeves and holds an exquisite Damascus steel knife in his hand.

Although his entire attire is in line with his beliefs, the exquisite clothes and the luxurious accessories can be seen at a glance. Although he maintains a very ethnic dress, the exquisite materials and workmanship can still add a sense of elegance to the simple clothes. Showing off the meaning makes people smell too much worldly vanity.

"The Emir of Kuwait, Abdullah Salem Sabah." Dixon reminded in a low voice.

"I said why there is a kind of nobleness rushing towards you." Alan Wilson bowed his head decisively 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 handsome, looking back at the past and thinking about it carefully, you can never forget the princess's magnificence."

"Mr. Wilson doesn't look like a gentleman at all. He's not afraid of Pamela making trouble for you." Princess Badia pointed out, using Pamela Mountbatten to scare the man in front of her.

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

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

This is also a fact. Alan Wilson, who was suspicious and unfounded, opened a gap from Princess Badia, and then took advantage of the opportunity to communicate with Emir Sabah of Kuwait.

Not only did Dixon admire him, but even Harold Wilson was amazed. The son-in-law of the Mountbatten family really had a lot of friends.

With good wishes for many monarchs, Alan Wilson introduced the current British Foreign Secretary, Harold Wilson, who will not know when he will be gone, for the representatives of these feudal reactionary forces.

Alan Wilson knew that the only difficult thing to deal with was Iraq, what Kuwait and Qatar had no resistance in front of the United Kingdom. Once you get Iraq done, you can get things settled.

Historically, the United Kingdom lost control of Iraq, which is the same as the United States lost control of 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 were either pro-Soviet states or neutral states. After the Iraqi Revolution, it was considered neutral and pro-Soviet, not as obvious as Syria and Egypt. Saddam had only visited the Soviet Union in his life.

Faced with the request for a private talk, Princess Badia, who handed over the home court to the men, accepted Alan Wilson's invitation.

"Mr. Wilson, although we have a good relationship with the Mountbatten Petroleum Company, we need to think more about turning against neighboring countries." Since Princess Badia came to Basra, she naturally knows what the purpose of the United Kingdom is.

"That's right." Alan Wilson calmly looked away from the leaf-chewing guard.

Khat? It has the same effect as drugs. He had seen locals in Aden look like walking corpses. I didn't expect to see him on such a solemn occasion. Could this be Princess Badia's lover?

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

She didn't know that the mind of the man in front of her jumped to drugs, wondering if this stuff was rampant in the Arab region. It may be that the genes in the bones 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. 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, "A friendly relationship of more than a thousand years."

"Yes, a friendly relationship that lasted more than a thousand years." Alan Wilson saw it through, and changed the topic, "Well, most of the people in Iraq are Shia, but what a coincidence, the royal family is Sunni. Said To be honest, under the influence of religion, if Iraq and Iran are hostile, who will they support? Christians are not credible. After all, Christians are a minority. As long as there is a tendency to support them, it is easy to become a royal supporter. What does Princess Dia think? Since the establishment of the Royal Guard, has the security of the royal family been greatly improved?"

Even the guards chewing khat stopped moving because of what Alan Wilson said. The dominance of Shiites was not brought by the British colonists, but the legacy of Sasanian Persia, which has been left over to this day.

These words speak to the heart of Princess Badiya. Christians have become royal guards. Has the kingdom of Iraq experienced fewer mutinies? Is the connection between Shiites and Iran a fact?

Egypt, the most powerful country in the Arab world, has a smaller population than Iran. What's more, Iraq, with a population of only a few million, is 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, "Britain has just passed the decision to establish a national oil reserve for 180 days. Of course, this can be done with North Sea oil, but this decision is actually used to The profits go to the oil producers that are friendly with the UK. That includes Iraq, of course."

"We support the strength of the Kingdom of Iraq, we can open a series of arms purchases, and support Iraq's national development. The United States can help Iran, and it will be easier for the United Kingdom, because there is still a small half of Africa in the hands of the United Kingdom. Iraq's needs , Regardless of the technology market or raw materials, the UK can solve them.”

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

"It turned out to be a prince, no wonder it looks unusual." Alan Wilson explained that he looked at a drug addict and modified it into a knife catcher who is a real hero.

The result of this exchange is very good. After all, Britain still has influence on Iraq. When several people returned to the crowd, Alan Wilson made a victory gesture to the foreign secretary.

Harold Wilson let go of his heart, and he also became more at ease, and his three sentences were inseparable from the traditional Anglo-Arab relationship. And willingness to help the development of the Gulf countries.

"We can even say that, driven by the United Kingdom, many countries in Europe may try to establish national oil reserves, and the demand for oil will usher in a surge." Alan Wilson added, "This is very important for the countries of the monarchs here. Said that it will be an opportunity to take off, and we can guarantee that our territory will definitely develop faster than Iran."

"There is no doubt about it." Harold Wilson answered firmly, and the combination of the two Wilsons cooperated very well.

With Iraq settled, the remaining countries have no difficulty for the UK. Three days later, the European Community represented by the UK, and the EU including Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar were signed three days later. 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, declaring to the outside world that they would protect their own interests and reach a fairer agreement with Europe.

Before leaving Basra, Foreign Secretary Harold Wilson called the agreement a great example of cooperation.