Chapter 171: Routine Conversation

Alan Wilson went there, naturally, leading the agents of MI5 to check the hotel where the Soviet delegation was staying from the inside and out, so as to prevent the despicable Soviets from leaving the listening equipment.

The result was very gratifying, the possibility of the East Window incident was gone, Alan Wilson said solemnly with a serious face and an MI5 agent, "It is not too careful to treat a country like the Soviet Union, and all suspicious objects are handed over to me." ”

After some cleaning with his own eyes, Alan Wilson was convinced that there would be no more risks, and he even took the toilet paper from Fortseva's room, and no one would know that he had been to Fortseva's room in those days when there was no genetic testing.

Then he concentrated on preparing for his last job in London, graduating from the Oriental College, and then departing for New Delhi. In recent days, Alan Wilson has been to Oriental College a lot more.

Decades later the highest enrollment rate at the School of Oriental at the University of Oxford, for those wishing to study theology and Oriental Studies.

This broad and demanding degree is especially suitable for those who want to explore the world's great religious traditions beyond Western society.

Second only to the University of Cambridge in theology and philosophy, it can be seen that in terms of gold content, the Oriental College can be called a parallel commodity within the University of Oxford, but hanging the Oxford University brand is definitely good for the future.

Alan Wilson has always believed that it is very correct that the liberal arts are inherently susceptible to subjective influences.

In terms of promoting social progress, unless it has the status of Voltaire and Hugo. Otherwise, no matter what Orientalism, theology or philosophy is, it is nothing, and it may not be useful to study lawyers.

However, as a colonial empire, the emergence of the Oriental Academy is naturally to cultivate professional talents, and at the same time increase the understanding of the world, whether it is China, India or Arabia, the talent pool of the colonial empire is sufficient.

In terms of elective languages, Alan Wilson got a record Chinese test score at Oriental College, and even so, he was not proud, and continued to work hard for his studies at Oxford University with a humble integrity.

But it wasn't the outbreak of war, the old man felt that Europe was more dangerous, and Alan Wilson had already graduated. The old man's judgment proved to be wrong, and war broke out in Asia as well.

Before graduating, Alan Wilson was already able to have a friendly exchange with the lecturers of the college, and was known as a student with a keen foreign talent, and his age advantage was incredible.

If it weren't for the damn war, Alan Wilson might have been a scholar with broad sympathy.

But all that changed, and he went down a different path, and he had to defend the British Empire for the rest of his life.

In fact, he had just defended it once, which made the Soviets taste the bitterness of passivity, but this kind of thing that hides merit and fame cannot be said, only Alan Wilson's merits are unknown, and Allen's name lives on forever.

I don't know if it's a delusion, but after returning to London, Alan Wilson felt that his driving skills had improved considerably.

Driving to the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alan Wilson was quite grateful for the work of receiving Soviet cultural representatives, and if there were more people like himself in this world, world unity would definitely come as soon as possible.

George Milton, director of the personnel department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Alan Wilson in his office, and after asking whether he was comfortable with the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he said with a pleasant face, "Alan, in fact, you know that there is no estrangement between native civil servants and colonial civil servants, but they are in a complementary relationship. Because of the large number of colonial civil servants, we have improved our professionalism, after all, isolation is always bad, we need to understand this society. ”

Forehead! Alan Wilson savored George Milton's words and asked, "I don't know if the director can say it more intuitively, after all, I have not been trained in complex society, and I am quite limited in understanding the important spiritual aspects." ”

"Oh, Alan, don't you have any ideas for your future?" The tiredness on George Milton's face flashed, and he had to pick and say, "If you are in the interests of the empire and let you work in the far east, I believe you will not refuse." ”

The appointment is coming! Alan Wilson almost jumped up, he had been thinking about such a good thing for months.

Could it be that the cultural tsar absorbed European energy? Transshipment?

Alan Wilson suppressed his joy and said, "I personally never pay attention to what position I am in, no matter what position I am in, I am always contributing to the British Empire. Of course, if my superiors believe me, whether it is Mumbai or New Delhi, I am duty-bound. ”

As in duty bound? Aren't Mumbai and New Delhi both British Indian? It is incumbent on us to say that it is incumbent, but in fact it has been particularly obvious.

However, George Milton did not break it, but showed a very satisfied expression with this answer, and said, "Actually, Sir Alexander and I are very satisfied with your work in the Foreign Office, and we very much want to keep you. ”

"But the world is vast, the war has just ended, and there are still many places to show their strength. Extensive colonies need to be managed, countless people who support His Majesty need to be properly guided by the Empire, and the interests of the British Empire are all over the world, so I can't selfishly keep you in the Foreign Office, the work of the Indian Office is still very busy. ”

"The importance of British India to the British Empire is self-evident, and whether it is to preserve the unity of the Empire in the end, or to give freedom to the Indians out of good intentions, we need someone who knows the local area well, and who has the courage and, most importantly, the ability to do the difficult work."

After a tirade as if chanting, George Milton gasped and asked, "I wonder if Allen is ready to go to his new job?" ”

"Of course......," said Alan Wilson, who felt as if he had been in a hurry as soon as he spoke, as if he was disgusted with the work of the Foreign Office, "although it has only been a short time, I must admit that I have been deeply impressed by the work of the Foreign Office, and I have seen my colleagues all the time with all their dedication to safeguarding the interests of the Empire." ”

"It is only in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that we can understand the complexity of the whole world, and above all our enemies or allies, and the presence of a large number of elites in such departments, which adds unexpected difficulties to the work of diplomacy."

"I believe that my work experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a very valuable asset in my life, and this wealth will play a vital role in my future work experience. The Foreign Office taught me reconciliation and tolerance, and if I went to work in British India, I believed that I would be compassionate to the people of British India and spread the gospel of the British Empire to the whole subcontinent. ”

Originally, it was just casual talk, but later Alan Wilson actually had a feeling that he believed it. Is it the environment that changes people, or does personal character determine the future development?

George Milton was deeply impressed by this tirade, and it was rare for a civil servant of his age to be able to utter such a long paragraph of nonsense with his eyes open.

"Don't be so solemn, I'm just routinely asking for the opinions of the parties. Of course, many of my colleagues and I agree with your appointment, especially Sir Edward. George Milton said meaningfully, "The formal appointment will be officially issued after you have taken care of your personal affairs, and I wish you all the best in your new job." ”

"Thank you, Dear Director." Alan Wilson took a deep breath softly to prevent being seen by the human spirit in front of him. Finally able to go back, it is false to say that he is not excited, his heart is pounding now, quite surging.

If he hadn't returned to his homeland, Alan Wilson couldn't have imagined how good his friendship with Ali Khan, the former richest man in the world, would have been, and how much friendship he could have received in these months.

Although the profits of tobacco factories in the British-occupied areas are explosive enough, who can be too little for money?

If he had been in British India, perhaps he would have been more efficient, balancing the interests of both the individual and the country.

It has to be said that time will prove that Alan Wilson's departure from India will be a loss for the entire British Empire. But now, he finally has a chance to set things right, and he can finally go back.

There was only one thing left, to hurry up and graduate from the Oriental Academy, and as time passed, Alan Wilson's dissatisfaction with the backward class, that is, the school lord, although he was young enough, but time was precious.

"I have no objection to the glorious history of Oxford, but it is quite disappointing that some, some, a handful of lecturers have delayed."

In the evening, in front of the Treasury officer, Alan Wilson poured bitter water, but did not dare to have any dissatisfaction with Oxford, whether it was Oxford or Cambridge, which was very influential among the civil servants of the British Empire, he only thought that there was a problem with some of the lecturers.

"I believe it should be soon, and when it comes to education, you may need a colleague from the Ministry of Education to answer your questions." Henry shrugged and drank a glass of whiskey, "Oxford and Cambridge are different after all, if you are talking about the London School of Economics and Political Science, we can urge it by passing the word." I guess that's just a few days away! I don't know if we can still get together from time to time like we do now after Alan leaves. ”

"Of course, I believe there is definitely that opportunity." Alan Wilson raised his glass and said, "Maybe it'll be more frequent." ”