Chapter 690 Worry about Fatty (fourth update, please subscribe)
Who else is more important than Attlee?
Of course it’s Fatty Qiu. In fact, to a certain extent, Li Yian doesn’t like dealing with Fatty Qiu, because this guy is definitely a British Empire politician in the traditional sense, and in his eyes, it has always been British interests. Supreme.
For the benefit of Britain, he could cooperate with the devil - he used similar words to describe aiding Soviet Russia. For the benefit of Britain, he would of course betray allies - such as betraying China during the war.
In short, although his bottom line is flexible, his stance will always be - Britain comes first.
"I have been serving this country all my life."
In the living room, Fatty Qiu held a cigar in his hand, waving the cigar and gesticulating as he spoke. "The reason I stand up again is because those guys in the Labor Party are destroying Britain. If no one stops them, they will smash the British Empire to pieces."
When they let India become independent, you I also voted in favor... Li Yian thought in his heart.
“I believe you will win next year’s election.”
Li Yian said with a smile.
"The UK really needs someone to stand up and turn the tide."
"Yes, that guy Attlee has destroyed not only the UK, but also the status of the UK!"
Fat Qiu didn't He said angrily,
"We started the plan to develop an atomic bomb eleven years ago. Our scientists participated in the "Manhattan Project." Originally everything was going smoothly, but that guy stopped the development plan. , otherwise, we should have the atomic bomb earlier than the Russians!”
Until now, Fatty Qiu is still worried about the “atomic bomb”-if the Labor Party did not excuse financial reasons three years ago, it would basically be If the development of atomic bombs was suspended, Britain would already have its own atomic bomb.
He won’t be reduced to Nanyang to be the third in the world!
In Churchill's view, this is simply... not very harmful, but extremely insulting!
You know, this is Nanyang!
It is precisely because of this that Fatty Qiu became furious with the public opinion community and accused the Attlee cabinet of hostility.
“So, next year you will definitely beat Labor,”
Li Yian smiled after taking a puff of his cigar.
“This can be considered an assist!”
Looking at Li Yi’an who was smoking a cigar leisurely, Fatty Qiu said.
"Are you coming here for Malaya?"
Obviously, even if he is not in his position, Fatty Qiu is still very well-informed. As early as Li Yian came to visit He had already known Attlee's plan before.
"I don't have any territorial ambitions for Malaya."
Li Yi'an said directly.
“If I have to talk about ambition, that is, I hope that in the future of Malaya, the Tang people and the Malays will treat each other as equals, rather than favoring one side. In fact, you should know that for the Malays I have always kept a distance from the affairs of Asia, because my special relationship with the United Kingdom prevents me from intervening in the affairs there.”
Fatty Qiu agreed with Li Yi’an’s statement. , this guy has reached out to the Philippines, but has always kept a distance from Malaya.
"Yes, Your Majesty, your reason is the fundamental reason for the harmonious relationship between Nanyang and Britain."
After agreeing, Churchill said again.
“It’s just that now Attlee has put Malaya on a dinner plate in front of you, so you can’t resist its temptation, right?”
“ No."
Li Yian shook his head and said.
“We all know that the strategy promoted by Attlee there is wrong. My entry is just hoping to help Britain correct its mistakes and avoid many possible consequences of the Malay family becoming dominant. It’s just a problem. After all, geographically speaking, for Nanyang, a stable and friendly Malaya that, like Nanyang, has been within the British Commonwealth system for a long time is the most important. Moreover, Nanyang’s goods need to enter through Malacca. European market.”
There is no need to talk about being sneaky in front of Fatty Qiu. How could Fatty Qiu be as shrewd as not to see what Nanyang's purpose is.
“Attlee will give you the kind of influence you need.”
Fat Qiu said straightforwardly.
"He will give it to me, but I am not willing to trade with him."
Shaking his head, Li Yian said.
"As a king, I have never believed in politicians. Compared to politicians who rely on so-called promises to please the people to achieve success, I believe in nobles and civil servants more. The titles of nobles are given by the royal family. They are passed down from generation to generation and are loyal to the royal family. Civil servants are bound to the country for life, and these two groups are definitely more reliable than politicians."
Li Yi'an said without thinking. "Politicians will ignore the long-term interests of the country in order to please the people, but nobles will not."
"Civil servants will follow the footsteps of the winner."
Fat Qiu Said directly.
"If the nobles win, they will support the nobles. If the politicians win, they will support the politicians."
Churchill's seemingly casual words answered Li Yian's questions. Once upon a time, he could not think of He understood how those imperial civil servants who were extremely shrewd before the war performed so poorly after the war. Now Fatty Qiu's words made him understand the reason.
The reason is not that civil servants suddenly become incompetent, but that the British political system determines everything. The biggest problem with civil servants in the British Empire is that... they always change with the changes in the government. , when the Labor Party is in power, they will naturally implement the orders of the Labor Party. This is the essence of the problem - they always follow the winner.
Grass!
So this is the problem!
No wonder the Labor Party’s dirty tricks and those imperial career bureaucrats don’t seem to react. Not only do they not respond, but they will also comply with the Labor cabinet’s dirty tricks. When the Conservative Party comes to power in the future, they will also follow the Conservative Party’s policies. , and then, in a sudden change, he will become a fierce defender of the empire.
As for now, when the Labor Party wants to dismantle the British Empire, what the British professional technocrats are doing is not to defend it, but to help the Labor Party achieve this goal.
For them, there has never been a British Empire, only... the victors of political struggles!
“You see the essence of the problem.”
Li Yian smiled.
"And this is why I came here. I believe that our interests are the same on the issue of Malaya."
"So, you are not prepared to cooperate with Attlee. "
Take a puff of the cigar and Churchill said,
"Actually, if you know what he wants, you will definitely refuse."
"I know. What does he want?”
Li Yian said with a smile.
“The atomic bomb!”
Churchill was stunned and said.
“You know?”
“Some things can be guessed,”
At first, Li Yian really didn't guess it, but after quickly connecting things with each other, he also guessed a rough idea.
“Before the atomic bomb was tested, Nanyang had always been dispensable in the eyes of London. Considering the current dissatisfaction of the British people with the Labor cabinet, if an atomic bomb test can be carried out in the short term, then It will undoubtedly help them win next year's election, but it is obviously unrealistic to conduct such an experiment in the short term. That's why Attlee thought of Nanyang and Malaya as just a bait. He should have other options. "
After listening to Li Yian's analysis, Fatty Qiu said.
"But you will refuse him, right? After all, no one in this world will give up the atomic bomb."
"Why not?"
Li Yian asked back,
"What?"
Fat Qiu was stunned.
“That’s an atomic bomb!”
“This is Britain!”
With a smile on his face, Li Yian took a puff of his cigar.
"As a member of the Commonwealth, I believe that Nanyang should maintain in-depth cooperation with the United Kingdom, including but not limited to atomic weapons."
Li Yi'an remembered that the British atomic bomb development was originally scheduled for next year. After Churchill came to power, it took only a year and a half for a comprehensive restart. In October 1952, the "Hurricane Plan" was successfully implemented and the first atomic bomb test was successfully conducted.
In other words, with or without the help of Nanyang, Britain will have the atomic bomb in two years. No one can stop this. Since you can't stop it, then join in, because only by joining is it possible Get greater benefits!
So, why refuse?
It is also very cost-effective to take it out and make a deal while there is room for negotiation. Moreover, compared to the atomic bomb, Li Yian has a more far-reaching goal!
The atomic bomb is just a stepping stone!
(End of this chapter)