To tell the truth, Alan Wilson really has nothing to say, and there is nothing that the Soviet side does not know about what can be said and cannot be said. In this case, he must have taken care of the interests of the British Empire, and he is not a Soviet cadre.

But apparently Edward Bridges didn't know Alan Wilson's keyboard warrior attributes in his heart, and he was not really good at wasting time doing nothing, and still demanded a civil servant who wanted to be progressive too much, and had a fight with the Soviets.

Just when the topic had shifted from post-war reconstruction to fashion trends for Soviet women, Fortseva, who was also not a professional diplomat, took the initiative to help Alan Wilson find something to do, "Should we talk or see on the ground the German fleet that is ready to be handed over to the Soviet Union?" ”

"Of course, no problem, but I need to ask for instructions from above." Alan Wilson stuck out his index finger and pointed at it, which was a good thing for him, and if he continued, the conversation would expand to postpartum care for sows.

In the evening, Alan Wilson reported to Edward Bridges, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary about the Soviet Union's request to inspect the German fleet, and Edward Bridges sighed and said, "The Soviets are really direct, and they don't want to wait for a moment. ”

"The United States and the Soviet Union were very anxious in this negotiation, and the United States eagerly demanded that the Soviet Union send troops, giving the Soviet lion a chance to open his mouth." Alan Wilson was not in a friendly tone, and he envisioned that the remaining 800,000 tons of German merchant ships should be used to contribute to trade between the British Occupied Zone and British India.

When these merchant ships were in the hands of the Soviets, they would not be used in the war against Japan, because Japan was about to surrender. The transfer of the fleet would not be beneficial to the British Empire, but the Americans agreed, and he naturally could not stop it.

If you look at the division of occupied areas, you can see that the best coastline and industrial areas in Germany are in the British occupation zone, and the American occupation zone is an inland occupation zone, so the potential losses at the level of the transfer of the German fleet will be borne by the British Empire.

This is why Alan Wilson, who preferred to let the British Imperial Warship Speed Maintainer, General Mountbatten, send the Asian Fleet to help the Soviet Union than to promise the Soviet Union a German fleet. The American-occupied zone could not divide the German fleet at all, and the Americans, of course, were generous.

However, Alan Wilson did not cheapen the Americans, and if the Soviet Union really succeeded in capturing Hokkaido with its determination at all costs, it would not be a loss when measured by the value of a Hokkaido and the value of the German fleet.

"Alan is still very young and doesn't know that diplomacy has to be trade-offs." When Edward Bridges heard this, he was unhurried in the round between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Robert Eden.

said that Alan Wilson was an unintentional mistake, and then changed the conversation, "Since the Soviets are so eager, you can accompany the Soviet delegates on a trip, and the meeting will be put on hold for the time being." When we got to the British-occupied area, everything was much more convenient. ”

This time the Potsdam Conference was in the Soviet-occupied zone, and the cabinet secretary meant that when he arrived in the Soviet-occupied zone, the initiative would return to the hands of Britain, and at the same time said that he still had something to discuss with the prime minister and the foreign secretary, and got up and turned back to Churchill and said, "Prime minister, I'll send Allen off." ”

Leaving the room, Edward Bridges's voice changed, and his gaze behind the lenses became indifferent, "Alan, although you didn't say it explicitly, the tone you just said, as well as your evaluation of the United States and the Soviet Union, are not advisable. ”

"Sir Edward, what's wrong?" Alan Wilson frowned and thought about it, not realizing anything wrong.

"With regard to the operation of the war against Japan, there is nothing inherently wrong with the dissatisfaction with the United States and the Soviet Union, but the present situation is such that the only remaining German fleet is indeed in our hands, and the Americans are indeed generous to others, giving to the Soviets what we hold in the hands of the British." Edward Bridges said slowly, "This result, if the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary think deeply, will think that you are secretly dissatisfied with the Honorable Prime Minister and the distinguished Foreign Secretary." ”

"Won't it?" The corners of Alan Wilson's mouth twitched, can this be associated? Is it too much imagination?

"So why do you think all public documents at the government level are written in that kind of vocabulary that is very neutral and boring, and you can't read it when you look at it?" Edward Bridges smiled slightly, nodded to himself, and said, "That's the reason, in a colony like British India, you don't have to care about this kind of wording, good is good, bad is bad, the British Empire is the ruler, to implement the policy of the empire, you can use any means, but the local is different." ”

"I see, Sir." Alan Wilson corrected his mistakes, even if he thought in his heart that Edward Bridges was making a big fuss, but the head of the civil service had good intentions, and he could feel it.

"Since the Soviets want to hurry, take you and accompany them to the port." Edward Bridges nodded with satisfaction, acknowledging Alan Wilson's attitude of correcting his mistakes, "It's not a bad thing to leave Berlin for a few days. ”

Edward Bridges's own consideration in the future, since it is a dark box operation of one thing, how can there be a change of ...... The truth of the change.

And the Soviet Union went to the British occupation zone to lead the way, and it was also Fortseva, who had the same disease as Alan Wilson.

In the official meeting, the three delegations publicly endorsed the event, demonstrating the transparency of the entire Potsdam Conference.

As she prepares to sail from Berlin to the British-occupied territory, Fortseva, probably going deep into imperialist control for the first time, is a little nervous, "What is our itinerary?" Does Marshal Montgomery want to see us? ”

"Field Marshal Montgomery has been a bit busy lately." Alan Wilson puffed out his cheeks, but told the truth.

Field Marshal Montgomery was on a European tour, and the man who had confined himself to the Tactical Command during the war seemed to be suddenly enjoying the cheers of the people. He kept in touch with many units and individuals: football clubs, charities and everyone who would write to him.

He was always willing to attend ceremonies in various countries, whether it was receiving the title of honorary citizen of a self-governing city, giving a speech at a grand rally, or receiving an honorary doctorate at Oxford University or Cambridge University. A casual look at his schedule illustrates this point.

Perhaps in the eyes of other diplomats, accompanying Fortseva to the British-occupied territories was still a beautiful mistake. And a beautiful Soviet lady, in the British occupation zone, maybe something will happen, especially the Americans, will definitely think so.