Chapter 97: The General Election
Alan Wilson did not expect anything to happen to Fortseva, who was a member of the Soviet delegation after all. Breaking through national taboos and having a little in-depth exchange may put a good future into it, which is not a wise choice for Alan Wilson, who is bent on progress.
Moreover, the other side is not easy to fool, and now the German sub-occupied areas are all in ruins, and the British, French, and American occupied areas in the west have been bombed, and they look even more miserable than the agricultural areas in eastern Germany. He wanted to show the Soviets the prosperity of capitalism, but there were no such conditions at present.
On the military plane heading for the British-occupied zone, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward between the British delegates and the delegates sent by the Soviet Union. Finally, Alan Wilson had to say a few words to Fortseva, at least on the surface, everyone was still an ally, and this was the case before Japan surrendered, which was not conducive to the unity of the allies.
The first impression of the Soviet representatives who arrived in the British occupation zone was that of the German soldiers in the British occupation zone, and Fortseva said dissatisfiedly, "You have rearmed the German soldiers? ”
"There is no talk of arming, but only the release of prisoners of war and the formation of auxiliary forces to maintain stability in the British-occupied areas." Alan Wilson admitted Fortseva's accusation and pulled the United States down the drain by the way, "Ordinary prisoners of war obey orders to fight, and the reckoning cannot be liquidated against them, and if the Soviets know anything about the American-occupied areas, they know that a large number of German officers in Bavaria have regained their freedom, and that side is even more excessive." You can send someone to see ......."
The British Empire's hostility towards the Soviet Union was just for fun, and it was really anti-Soviet, and it was the Americans. Sure enough, under the backdrop of Alan Wilson's worse tactics, the hostility of the Soviets was immediately transferred to the Americans.
Regarding the liquidation of German criminal organizations, Alan Wilson raised his hand in favor, the American-occupied zone was the stronghold of former high-ranking German officials, and Himmler's beautiful daughter was also there. Let the Soviets bite the United States, the British Empire can take a friendly and neutral attitude and watch.
"The British Empire fully complied with the Geneva Conventions, and as for whether you Soviets and Americans will abide by them, and how much, the national conditions of each country are different, and we cannot interfere." Alan Wilson sneered at Fortseva.
"You mean that we, the Soviet Union, deliberately mistreated German prisoners of war so that they disappeared naturally?" Hearing this, Fortseva asked dissatisfied, "You imperialist countries are innocent of your hands?" What a joke. ”
"To be exact, I'm only referring to the United Kingdom, not the United States. It is your freedom to make people disappear, but if we do it, we will have to make a decision through democratic discussion and final decision. Alan Wilson raised an eyebrow, this is already a British occupation zone, he doesn't have to send people under the fence like in Berlin.
The lives of prisoners of war in the British-occupied areas are guaranteed, which is not a bad thing, and only by preserving enough labor force can the British-occupied areas have the basis to take off first, which can allow Britain to occupy a greater voice in the future merger.
On the basis of this, the British occupation area is still very advantageous, and the important industrial area in Germany, the most densely populated area, and the area with the most ports. As long as it preemptively recovers in the other occupied areas first, creating a siphon effect, Britain will gain great benefits.
The siphon effect exists everywhere, even in South Asia, India has long been the richest country in South Asia, don't look at the eyes of people in other places India is poor to death, but Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal around India are all poorer than India.
Once the siphon effect takes over, it is difficult for latecomers to catch up. Not to mention that the British-occupied zone itself is the most populous part of Germany, and once it first emerges from depression, it will have an impact on both the American and French occupied areas. At that time, Britain will also be more confident when it negotiates with the United States on the German issue.
It was a little early to think about this, and Alan Wilson took Fortseva and other Soviet representatives to the British command to get identification.
Because Montgomery was enjoying the welcome and applause of the European countries, he was only the nominal head of the British occupation zone until the celebrations were over, and the British command was in charge of Lieutenant General Ronald Weeks.
The last time Alan Wilson came to Hamburg, he met with Lieutenant General Ronald Weeks, and the other party still had an impression, and after learning about the intention, he asked, "Is it Soviet?" To receive the German merchant fleet? ”
"I'm afraid so!" Alan Wilson shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly, "I just came to assist in the reception of the Soviets, and it was the American side that put pressure on us and exchanged the German fleet for concessions from the Soviet Union on some issues." ”
"Americans don't do good things." When Ronald Weeks heard this, his face was not very pleasant. Everyone was wary of the Soviets, which does not mean that the United States, Britain, and France are in harmony. There are a lot of filthiness, but they are not as obvious as they are.
"There is no way, the Soviet Union is the obvious enemy, the United States is a suspicious ally, both concerned about our British possessions." Alan Wilson said bad things about the United States, and for the sake of the future of the British Empire, he had to make a cheerful appearance and put the German fleet in the hands of the Soviets.
Now Alan Wilson is not as resistant as he was in Potsdam, in fact, the German fleet stays only to serve as icing on the cake, and it is just as good for the Soviets to be given.
Britain had a well-developed shipbuilding industry, and Germany lost these merchant ships, but the demand for the whole of Germany was still there. It may also be a good for the British shipbuilding industry, and maybe it will also deepen the British control over the British occupied areas.
Britain's existing fleet of 18 million tons, even without the replenishment of the German fleet, can still be said to have shipped the goods of the colonies from all over the world to Europe, without delaying the reconstruction of Europe.
For citizens of Britain itself, the first post-war general election was more important than for Europe. The glory of the British Empire is important, but the consequences of the war cannot be diluted by the glory of the British Empire alone.
At the same time that Alan Wilson led the Soviets to point fingers at the German fleet, it was also at the same time that Prime Minister Churchill was unable to do anything at the Potsdam Conference. Britain's first post-war general election officially began, with the ruling Conservative Party, which led the British Empire to victory in World War II, and the Labour Party, led by Clement Attlee.
Clement Attlee challenged Churchill at the Potsdam Conference in his assertion of a happy life for British citizens and the nationalization of important industries, and on July 5, the first post-war general election began.