"But then again, how are you preparing for your dissertation? I don't know much about Oriental College, and you know that I'm from Cambridge! Henry tilted his head and asked with an uncertain look, "Isn't it similar to seminary?" Or is there a resemblance to our classical literature? ”

"Orientalism is a very broad concept that includes, but is not limited to, the disciplines of various other religions and civilizations of China, India, and Arabia. Most of the students are interested in Indian and Arabic studies, and my subject is relatively scarce. It's the extent of Far Eastern China, but that doesn't mean I don't know anything about British India and Arabia. Alan Wilson also changed his solemn expression and took a slow drink.

"In fact, the Slavs are also considered to be the East, and when it comes to this, I would like to ask Russia or the Soviet Union, whether they are Europeans or not?"

Alan Wilson has long wanted to ask this question, what exactly did these countries in Western Europe think of the Soviet Union? Is it Europe or not Europe!

"That makes me stop!" Henry pondered with embarrassment, "Of course, the specific situation needs to be analyzed in detail, and during the First World War, Imperial Russia was of course part of the great Western civilization. The Franco-Russian alliance took on most of the pressure on Germany on the ground, and the goddess representing the Russian empire was in the center of the most widely circulated posters. But now, the situation is different, the Soviet Union represents the other side, and in the discussions in Whitehall, it is considered more appropriate to think of the Soviet Union as a civilization outside Europe! ”

Just as Alan Wilson was about to nod his head to show that he understood, Henry added, "But there are also many objections, and the Soviet Union is certainly part of Europe, but of another part." In essence, this confrontation is still an internal struggle in the civilized world, and the Soviet Union should not be regarded as Persia or Turkey, but only the part of the world led by the Soviet Union, including some backward nations. ”

"I can understand that depending on the situation, the former adopts a realistic attitude, and if it is weak, it is not Europe, and if it is strong, it is Europe. The latter group believes that the Soviet Union was part of Europe anyway, but only a rebellious part? ”

Alan Wilson said this, and Henry thought for a moment and nodded, "Actually, it's not wrong to generalize like this?" ”

"Okay!" Alan Wilson stopped and decided to put an end to the broad topic of Schrödinger's Russia.

The distinction between cultural concepts is so fucked up, unlike science where there is a clear answer, right is right and wrong is wrong. The concept of culture depends largely on who has the loudest voice.

Therefore, when the hard indicators are not met, many countries like to emphasize the concept of culture. Even India in the 21st century claims to be a cultural powerhouse, saying that the religion that was born has influenced the world for thousands of years.

In the final analysis, culture does not have a universally recognized index to divide, and it can ignore objective laws and boast about itself. In this sense, Armenia is a cultural powerhouse, and Armenia is the first Christian country in the world.

However, for the current Alan Wilson, this is an advantage, and it is easy to fish in troubled waters under the brand of Oriental Studies.

Although he criticized Oxford University, a part, and a handful of lecturers, if Alan Wilson was in the other party's position, he would probably choose to go through the process.

Finally, when Alan Wilson and his colleagues in Whitehall were getting warmer, the Oriental College asked Alan Wilson to prepare his thesis for the lecture and bring it with him for his graduation speech on November 3, which was still the reason why Alan Wilson was already working in Whitehall.

Although learning the valve is particularly annoying, it is just a process, not a big mistake.

On the contrary, because Alan Wilson already had work experience in Whitehall, Oriental College showed amazing flexibility in the matter, giving Alan Wilson a very good stage to play.

"I'm really sorry for Brzezinski, your class jump may be a little harder because of my appearance." Alan Wilson took the prepared paper and felt sorry for Brzezinski, who had not yet made a name for himself.

This extreme anti-Soviet keyboard warrior, oh! Geography masters, you may have to study harder, improve your professionalism in order to eat and drink in the United States, otherwise you may be in a difficult situation.

Alan Wilson is actually very suspicious of this so-called master, first of all, this person was born in Poland, and belongs to the Polish class, so it is strange that he has a good impression of the influence exerted by the Soviet Union on Poland after the war.

With the idea of hatred of the Soviet Union, constantly giving advice to the United States, there is nothing special about it, except that it is worth mentioning for political correctness.

The eventual collapse of the Soviet Union led to Brzezinski, who, as far as he knew, had failed to fulfill almost 80 percent of his predictions for another country with the same system.

Why is it that the level of a different country analysis is completely different from before? Isn't this master too Schrödinger?

In fact, it is not surprising that he put forward democratization and economic development together, that is, the premise of economic development must give priority to democratization, which is actually not surprising, in his time, this view was politically correct, but like the people who are called strategic masters, everyone is like the clouds, and it seems that they do not deserve the title of strategic master.

It is nothing more than a convert who shows more faithfulness in order to integrate into the United States.

Feeling the importance that Oriental College attaches to him, Alan Wilson will inevitably return the favor by mobilizing a group of colleagues in Whitehall to give a lecture on his graduation thesis, for which he has spent a lot of personnel costs.

However, for the sake of future progress, it was all worth it, and the invited colleagues expressed their willingness to attend.

There are no foolproof secrets in the world, and no one wants to keep them secret, at least not Alan Wilson.

This graduation ceremony, before it even began, had already attracted the attention of a small number of people, especially those who, like Alan Wilson, were interested in politics and were thinking about progress all the time.

"Margaret, have you heard? At the graduation ceremony of the Oriental College, a large number of civil servants from Whitehall will be present. On the grass inside Summerville Academy, a girl said courteously beside the other girl, "I know you must be interested in this matter, so let's go and see it together?" ”

"Oh?" Margaret's collagen-filled face lifted slightly, and her eyes suddenly became attentive, as if she was really attracted by the news, "Which day?" I'll definitely go check it out then. ”

"I'll go with you and see if the people in Whitehall look like they're old and ugly." The girl who spoke also nodded, "Maybe our parents lied to us, maybe there are young and capable elites in it." ”

"It's not about looking at any man, we have to understand the political elite in London right now!" Margaret corrected with a stiff face, "Although we are girls, we also have to think for the country, let politics infiltrate our blood, in order to better influence the country in the future, I am the chairman of the Conservative Party of Somerville College." ”

"I know, you're a girl no less than a man, it's a pity that you have such a pretty face. If I had your face, there would be more boys who would want to be intimate with me. The girl sighed and said, "Let's go together then, what are you saying at that time, it will not end well, I heard that civil servants are neutral to political parties, don't insist on your own opinions." ”

"Of course!" Margaret said with a somewhat proud expression, "I'll see what level the officials in Whitehall are." ”

"It's like you're the prime minister, giggle!" When the girl heard her friend's words, she leaned back and laughed and said teasingly.

"Who says no?" When Margaret heard this, she asked unconvinced.

Margaret Hilda Roberts, the Conservative Party president of Somerville College, and her father, Alfred Roberts, ran a grocery store in the local town and was enthusiastic about local politics.

Margaret's mother's name was Patrice Roberts, and her maiden name was Stephenson; In addition, she had a younger sister named Mauriel, and her family was devout Methodist.

As a child, under the influence of his father, he had a certain understanding of conservative views and positions and developed a strong interest in politics.

In order to be able to continue her studies at Oxford, she spent a year studying Latin, which normally takes four years. Her father single-handedly raised her to be a strict Methodist.

Hearing the news from a friend, Margaret immediately made up her mind that she must go to the Oriental College that day to see what the officials working in the political center of the British Empire were like.

If she can know the thoughts of these civil servants, it will be of great benefit to her future development.

As for the current Alan Wilson, he is still defeating Brzezinski and stepping on the road of 10,000 feet.

He was going to call some colleagues to go to the Oriental Academy to make a big scene, but he also thought of this layer, and never thought that there were other people who wanted to improve, and they also wanted a piece of the pie when they heard the news.

Alan Wilson wouldn't be happy if he knew, and the one who wants to improve too much and the other person who wants to improve too much, usually don't have much in common.

On November 3, if you don't take into account the smog, the sky in London can be considered clear. The temperature of about 10 degrees Celsius was not unbearable, and although it was not as warm and pleasant as that of British India, the happiness was comparative, and the citizens of London had no reason to complain about anything compared to Northern and Eastern Europe.

On the street outside the gate of Oriental College, there are a lot of cars parked, which are a little different from usual, and they look very lively.

Because of the delay of the war, it is not that there has been a postponed graduation ceremony in the period after the station, but today is obviously a little unusual, and the entire Oriental College is in a warm atmosphere.