Chapter 672 Equal Distribution of Benefits

Of course, the first meeting ended on bad terms. After both parties left, Makins also had some doubts about today's blackmail. "Alan, Whitehall asked us to come over and see if we can come to an agreement instead of messing things up." Smashed."

"I understand this better than anyone else." Taking off his headband and tearing off his turban, Alan Wilson took a deep breath and said, "From a British perspective, it's not that we have to be unreasonable, but the current environment. It forces us to show our strength first even if we are negotiating, otherwise the situation will develop in a direction that is unfavorable to us."

"If the United States is willing to forgive, I'm afraid the Soviet Union will cause trouble." Makins said worriedly.

"That's really a courageous thing!" Alan Wilson chuckled, "None of the Soviet Union's neighbors are on guard against this behemoth. Mark my words, there are no exceptions."

To put it another way, if we really can't reach an agreement this time, we should really consider throwing the blame. Alan Wilson's bottom line is that Britain must not suffer the consequences. Unless it evolves into an unpredictable situation, no one can think about it.

No country should be able to accept the benefits that the UK has enjoyed for such a long time without any cost. This is why he did not hesitate to threaten Mossadegh with a coup.

Once Iran is in chaos, the worst possible outcome is that each will support its supporters and start a war. Anyway, the civil war in China, the civil war in Greece, and now the civil war in North Korea is not over yet, and it has also attracted interference from other countries.

So many countries are in civil war, and it doesn't matter if Iran is added. As for how many people die, that is Iran's business. This is Mossadegh's own choice.

At the end of the meeting, Alan Wilson went into the telegraph room and elaborated on his blackmail strategy this time.

Britain has been the world hegemon for hundreds of years, and even its oil interests are not limited to Iran. This time, the conflict between oil distribution and Iran has no impact on the UK, because the UK still operates oil fields in Iraq, Kuwait and even Saudi Arabia.

It can be said that the embargo against Iran will not backfire on Britain itself, but it will be a big trouble for Iran. Alan Wilson told Mossadegh that it was definitely not a joke that Britain could block Iran for ten years if it wanted to. At least for now, Britain still has this ability.

The reason why London insists on not letting go is simply because it cannot set this precedent. If Iran launches a nationalization campaign today without paying the price, other countries will follow suit tomorrow.

Soon, London received the details of the first negotiation with Mossadegh, and discussions began immediately.

Although Alan Wilson wanted to have a good talk, he resorted to blackmail tactics first and became the focus of discussion in Whitehall. Finally, Norman Brooke forwarded the telegram and his suggestions to Prime Minister Attlee.

In terms of public opinion, the United Kingdom is also supporting the negotiations in Basra, saying that Iran's requirements are very harsh. Once London recognizes Iran's move, the confiscation of important British assets will be imitated around the world, and the entire United Kingdom will be plunged into crisis. .

Sir Barron, the commissioner who is already in the Persian Gulf and Alan Wilson's old boss, is running around to put pressure on Iran at the diplomatic level. The message released is that confiscation is undoubtedly an extremely bad act, but regarding oil The distribution of income is not out of the question.

"We are not unreasonable. If Iran is dissatisfied with the profits from oil distribution, it is not impossible to talk about it. After all, times are progressing, and the UK is not unreasonable. But the confiscation of this kind of behavior reminds me of the Soviet Union after World War I. move.

We are telling Tehran that confiscation is dangerous and deadly. "

In his speech to the Arabs, Alan Wilson expressed his fierce opposition to the confiscation.

But although he was outwardly indignant, Alan Wilson was thinking about something else. He felt that Britain lacked an Al Jazeera TV station. It is really inconvenient to speak now. It would be much easier if Al Jazeera TV station could help.

"Should we put Qatar or Bahrain?" Alan Wilson planned the position of this tongue. Later generations of Al Jazeera TV had a great influence on the Arab region.

The fundamental reason for being so influential is that it has money. Al Jazeera is headquartered in Qatar.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Saudi Arabia is already regarded as a country that rests on oil without worries, but compared with Qatar, Saudi Arabia is nothing. In the eyes of Qataris, Saudis are poor.

Saudi Arabia has no way to deal with Qatar, and the reason why it can't do anything is the same reason why Saudi Arabia benefits today. In countries like Iraq, Syria and Egypt, the reason why Saudi Arabia came from behind is that it has money. Although Saudi Arabia cannot defeat these traditional military powers in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is backed by other powerful countries.

Although Saudi Arabia cannot defeat them, they cannot defeat the United States either. The reason why Saudi Arabia has been unable to do anything to Qatar is similar. Although Qatar cannot defeat Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia cannot defeat the countries that support Qatar.

Currently, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman are all protectorates under the name of the United Kingdom. The UK still has troops stationed in the Persian Gulf, so this time differences in oil profits with Iran led to production cuts. The increase in production in these countries' oil fields offset Iran's production cuts.

On the contrary, Iran's blocked raw materials have caused Iran's economy to be in trouble.

After speaking out against Iran, Alan Wilson once again accompanied Princess Badia to visit religious leaders everywhere. The level of enthusiasm made Princess Badia sigh. Maybe the prime minister of the Kingdom of Iraq is nothing more than this.

"If the princess doesn't mind, you can make a photo seal and give it to me." Alan Wilson flicked his headscarf and said very confidently, "I can become a good friend of any monarchy. In fact, whether it is Sannibar, Egypt Even in Libya, I am willing to serve their monarch. There are not many monarchies in the world today, and they must unite with each other."

"I believe that all kingdoms like friends like Mr. Allen." Princess Badia pursed her lips and snickered, "But if it is just a collection, I can't think of a way. But what will Mr. Allen give in exchange? Can we still talk about our current oil profits?”

"Oh, dear princess, this request is really embarrassing." Alan Wilson squinted his eyes and said deeply, "I believe there will be a more equitable distribution in the future, and even all the expenses except the patent can be left to Iraq. , but it is not the time yet. It is not because the UK is greedy. We also need time to adjust. If Iran only talks about oil distribution, it is not impossible for the two sides to communicate, but if they want to confiscate it, there is no way."

Adjustment of distribution and confiscation is the fundamental difference between the two countries this time. No one wants to be an internationalist. The internationalists go to the United States and the Soviet Union. Now the United Kingdom is no longer the world hegemon. If we talk about business, we can talk about business and no one else. I want Britain to suffer in vain.

While Alan Wilson and Princess Badia were exchanging views, Sir Barron was also constantly visiting countries in the Persian Gulf to gain support, including but not limited to Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait. These countries all have a common characteristic. , that is, they are all British protectorates.

After wooing the protectorate, Sir Barron started a visit to Saudi Arabia. What he said was nothing more than that Iran is Persian. If Saudi Arabia takes the side of Iran very hastily, it may suffer backlash in the future.

Saudi Arabia also has Shia residents, who make up one-fifth of the population and are concentrated in the coastal areas of the Persian Gulf.

To put it bluntly, Shiites dominate the population in Saudi Arabia's oil-producing areas. Even if Saudi Arabia maintains a good relationship with the United States, it should side with the United Kingdom when it comes to oil distribution.

Otherwise, the former immediate boss had two brushes. After Sir Barron conveyed Saudi Arabia's support by telegram. Alan Wilson had to lament that the Shias really punched Saudi Arabia in its weak underbelly.

The so-called absolute dominance of Sunnis from the Peace Religion is just an illusion. The Shia population in the Persian Gulf is not weak at all. Otherwise, Saudi Arabia would not have a stranglehold on the Shiite arc.

With the understanding of Saudi Arabia, a heavyweight player, and Britain's firm support for Arab countries in their fight against Israel, this time the fight against the Persian Gulf countries can be considered a success.

The day before the second meeting, his wife Pamela Mountbatten sent a telegram from Paris. Mountbatten had arrived in Cyprus and officially took over the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. The aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth was also assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet.

"Although it may be embarrassing to say this, I have to say that General Mountbatten took over the Mediterranean Fleet, which made me sit up a lot straighter without realizing it." Alan Wilson held up his turban with one hand and puffed hard on his cigar. He took a sip and said to the colleagues on the left and right.

A few minutes later Mossadegh entered the conference room and the second negotiation began. Mossadegh's anti-imperialist ideas were only supported by the Iranians. All around the Persian Gulf, Britain had the Arab states figured out. The Arab world is on the side of Britain!

Public opinion generated by major media outlets believes that it is understandable for the British to be hesitant about Iran's confiscation. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq all believe that confiscation is not in line with the spirit of the contract.

Although they are only the Big Three in name only, it is still within the capabilities of the UK to target Iran with all its strength. The Arab world spoke in unison and put pressure on Iran, which also left Iranians at a loss.

Alan Wilson, who threatened a coup, did not change his original intention and firmly stated that all the consequences of the confiscation had been forgiven by the surrounding oil-producing countries. "The Arabs were very happy and increased their production in exchange for more foreign exchange. This is all thanks to Iran."

Mossadegh was silent for a long time, and even listened for a while to what Alan Wilson and my father-in-law Mountbatten were saying, and then he spoke again, "The UK and Iran share half of the oil profits."

"I think this request is too much!" Alan Wilson leaned back tactically and commented in a solemn tone.

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